Marymount Kindergarten

[Power Puff]

I suppose whether a kindy or childcare centre is suitable for your child depends on the needs of the parents, and whether there are other suitable caregivers at home who can care for and at the same time teach the child especially if both parents work long hours. Interestingly, I placed DD2 in a childcare centre so that I could ferry DS1 to enichment classes. In the end, I took her out as I found that too much time was wasted on mealtimes, waiting around, etc. Felt that she was always restless and not learning anything. I have also stopped DS1’s enrichment classes (all that ferrying around and logistical nightmare was taking a toll on both me and son) so have taken over the coaching myself. DD2 will join DS1 next year. I like that MMK is run like a mini-primary school with wholesome classroom and school activities, with many caring staff. The children are likely to adapt to primary school setting better. I feel that as long as the children spend 3 hours of kindy everyday productively and parents take some time to coach them, that should suffice. I can do this only because I’m currently on no-pay leave. When I return to work, I might have no choice but place both kids in a a good childcare centre instead (but that’s another headache altogether - which childcare centre is good)

[postpet]

Dear parents,


anyone with kids starting Pre-Nursery in 2013? I know the orientation is this friday. But I did not receive any letters to know what time does it start and if we need to bring anything?

Does anyone know and can share? If its in the day, i need to take leave.

The school line is not being answered. I think office closed till Friday.

[ryanbunny]

it’s 12pm for the second session, this friday

[dolliepollie]

Hi daddies and mummies,


most likely my two kids will be joining MMK in feb or mar for PM session.
DS in Nursery and DD in Pre Nursery.

any feedback on homework or teaching?

[meowie323]

dolliepollie:

Hi daddies and mummies,


most likely my two kids will be joining MMK in feb or mar for PM session.
DS in Nursery and DD in Pre Nursery.

any feedback on homework or teaching?

My DD just joined Pre-N (PM session too) this month. No \"homework\" so far, but I'm pleased with the teaching. DD comes home singing new songs every few days, and I have seen significant improvements in her linguistic skills e.g. forming longer sentences etc. After a few days of crying initially, she is now happy and looks forward to going to the school everyday.

The teachers make effort to communicate with you via the school note book very regularly e.g. when your child falls while at the playground, when your child has mild diarrhea etc. DD's form teacher even called me once to inform me that my child fell from a chair while in class. There are also regular letters from the school.

How come you are only joining in Feb/Mar?

[dolliepollie]

Hi meowie323,


Both my kids started full day cc since 18mths, and I was on wait list in mmk since 2011 but no news since den till recently I withdraw both from CC in December and make a trip down to mmk. The school admin was very helpful and arranged the same session for both my kids.

I receive a call yesterday and will be going down for payment Tml.

[meowie323]

Hi dolliepollie,


Wow, you were on the waitlist since 2011? Why didn't you go for the public registration in Feb 2012? I went to register during the public registration and from what I heard from the teachers, you normally get a place if you register during public registration. If you fail to register during public registration, most likely you would end up on the waitlist.

The pre-n and nursery teachers are very patient and good with children. I'm sure your kids will love going to school!

[piyobaby]

Hihi, my son just joined mkg beginning of the school term too in the PM session as well and I was rather impressed with the orientation for first 3 days. I like the systematic way of each class visiting the washroom with the gate closed which is a good safety measure including the fact dat no 2 classes are in together to avoid confusion and mix up.

[hippomummy]

Hihi, there’s no homework for pre nursery and nursery levels. Now my son is in K1 so every friday he has to bring back home work to do then submit on monday. But the homework is very simple and usually 1 worksheet for Eng, 1 for Chinese.

[princesssze]

Hi,


My boy is joining the pm session (playgroup) in Marymount starting from Term 2. He is used to afternoon nap so I am concern if this is a problem when he starts school. Anyone has experience with this?

Also, I’ve just checked with the school bus auntie. She mentioned the bus will be picking my boy at 10am and reach school at 11am! School only starts at 11:45am so what will they do between that time?