<![CDATA[Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy?]]>Hi am in a dilemma on which of the above 3 kindergartens will be a more conducive & better environment for kids? Would appreciate if anyone who have encounter or any experiences with the school(s) provide me with their valuable inputs and opinions of the schools? If given a choice, care to share which is your preference assuming distance to the 3 schools are about the same? Thanks! :lol:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/16784/ascension-barker-road-methodist-church-or-st-james-kindyRSS for NodeSun, 01 Nov 2026 16:40:35 GMTSun, 05 Dec 2010 02:50:03 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:56:11 GMT]]>Hi,


Any idea if there is any chance to join the class in the middle of the year?
They sounded like very rigid, have to register before a certain date for entry the following year.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/360903https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/360903Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:56:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:31:32 GMT]]>Hi ryes,


i intend to send my son to AK next yr so waiting for the resgistration this April. I called the school up and was told that the fees might go up. They can't confirm yet but lightly mentioned it.

How much are the fees now?

The most frustrating thing is.. they actually have this policy where they said she will accept babies born in 2009 up till Oct. My son is born in 2009 December and they told me to try to enrol him later in the yr 2012. Is that right? Why must my son be left out simple because he was born later in the year. 😞

Anyway I'd like to know their curriculum more. Care to share? What are the lessons they take in a day for Pre nursery?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/357098https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/357098Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:31:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:23:29 GMT]]>

ryes:
My girl is studying at Ascension this year and will be gg to N2 next year.

Will be more than delighted to share info if need be.

Registration for year 2012 will start in late March/April and are mostly filled up very fast.
Hi Ryes,

Thks so much for yr info and advices. If I need any more info, I will consult u. Thks ya!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/313204https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/313204Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:23:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:40:28 GMT]]>My girl is studying at Ascension this year and will be gg to N2 next year.

Will be more than delighted to share info if need be.

Registration for year 2012 will start in late March/April and are mostly filled up very fast.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/312380https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/312380Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:40:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:25:00 GMT]]>

Faun:
faithgurl:




Hi Faun,

Juz to chk with u, u hv mentioned that u r not a christian so what religion are u? I'm actually buddhism so actually quite concern about the praying before meal and those bible related teaching. In fact, AK is my preferred school but this is one of my main concern. Any advise for me? Thks!


have pm u.

Hi Faun,

I hv replied to yr pm.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/312230https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/312230Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:25:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:47:58 GMT]]>

faithgurl:



Hi Faun,

Juz to chk with u, u hv mentioned that u r not a christian so what religion are u? I'm actually buddhism so actually quite concern about the praying before meal and those bible related teaching. In fact, AK is my preferred school but this is one of my main concern. Any advise for me? Thks!

have pm u.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/312136https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/312136Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:47:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:50:25 GMT]]>

Faun:
Just to add, dd said they went to the chapel once a week. Sometimes a teacher would play the piano and they sang. She said she enjoyed the chapel trip because the place was peaceful.




faithgurl:

[quote=\"Faun\"]

Most delighted to. We're not a Christian family too. They do pray before they eat and sing some Christian songs during assembly. I had no issue with that as I felt it was quite mild. They do not do any religious studies.

I liked the school alot then because it was very musical. The energy was good. That's some years back. Not sure how it is now. Heard Mrs Quek, the old principal has retired.

Hi Faun,

Oh, they do pray before their meals? I think I will go down to take a look cos in fact this school is my priority. Thks ya!

[/quote]
Hi Faun,

Juz to chk with u, u hv mentioned that u r not a christian so what religion are u? I'm actually buddhism so actually quite concern about the praying before meal and those bible related teaching. In fact, AK is my preferred school but this is one of my main concern. Any advise for me? Thks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311805https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311805Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:50:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:28:15 GMT]]>Just to add, dd said they went to the chapel once a week. Sometimes a teacher would play the piano and they sang. She said she enjoyed the chapel trip because the place was peaceful.




faithgurl:
Faun:

[quote=\"faithgurl\"]Hi Faun,

Can check with u since Ascension is a church based kindergarten, will the curriculum include any bible related or praying session? In fact, Ascension was one of my shortlisted preschools but since I'm not a Christian, this factor was taken into my consideration. Hope u can help. Thks!

Most delighted to. We're not a Christian family too. They do pray before they eat and sing some Christian songs during assembly. I had no issue with that as I felt it was quite mild. They do not do any religious studies.

I liked the school alot then because it was very musical. The energy was good. That's some years back. Not sure how it is now. Heard Mrs Quek, the old principal has retired.

Hi Faun,

Oh, they do pray before their meals? I think I will go down to take a look cos in fact this school is my priority. Thks ya![/quote]

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311711https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311711Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:28:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 03:48:45 GMT]]>

Faun:
faithgurl:


Hi Faun,

Can check with u since Ascension is a church based kindergarten, will the curriculum include any bible related or praying session? In fact, Ascension was one of my shortlisted preschools but since I'm not a Christian, this factor was taken into my consideration. Hope u can help. Thks!

Most delighted to. We're not a Christian family too. They do pray before they eat and sing some Christian songs during assembly. I had no issue with that as I felt it was quite mild. They do not do any religious studies.

I liked the school alot then because it was very musical. The energy was good. That's some years back. Not sure how it is now. Heard Mrs Quek, the old principal has retired.

Hi Faun,

Oh, they do pray before their meals? I think I will go down to take a look cos in fact this school is my priority. Thks ya!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311472https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311472Fri, 10 Dec 2010 03:48:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:54:15 GMT]]>

faithgurl:

Hi Faun,

Can check with u since Ascension is a church based kindergarten, will the curriculum include any bible related or praying session? In fact, Ascension was one of my shortlisted preschools but since I'm not a Christian, this factor was taken into my consideration. Hope u can help. Thks!
Most delighted to. We're not a Christian family too. They do pray before they eat and sing some Christian songs during assembly. I had no issue with that as I felt it was quite mild. They do not do any religious studies.

I liked the school alot then because it was very musical. The energy was good. That's some years back. Not sure how it is now. Heard Mrs Quek, the old principal has retired.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311345https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311345Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:54:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:01:55 GMT]]>Double posting

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311321https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311321Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:01:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:01:31 GMT]]>

Faun:
Kluvs:

Hi am in a dilemma on which of the above 3 kindergartens will be a more conducive & better environment for kids? Would appreciate if anyone who have encounter or any experiences with the school(s) provide me with their valuable inputs and opinions of the schools? If given a choice, care to share which is your preference assuming distance to the 3 schools are about the same? Thanks! :lol:


my dd from Ascension in 2005-2006. Wonderful place. She had a very good time there. The school has been around for more than 45 years. DD got to experience alot of muscial instruments there. They used the Orf (Austrian) music program last time but I heard it's now changed to aN Australian program. There was alot of visual and,performance arts for the kids then. They're very organized. Kids go through assembly and sing alot of positive songs to start the day.

I wanted a less academic place for dd so at that time Ascension was a great choice. They have an indoor gym and alot of props in the classroom for them to play make-believe.

Hi Faun,

Can check with u since Ascension is a church based kindergarten, will the curriculum include any bible related or praying session? In fact, Ascension was one of my shortlisted preschools but since I'm not a Christian, this factor was taken into my consideration. Hope u can help. Thks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311320https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311320Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:01:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:36:44 GMT]]>Thanks for the inputs. Seems like there are pretty good reviews on Ascension. Are there anyone who could share their experience on St James & Baker Road Methodist Church Kindergarten (BRMCK) as well? All are church based kindergartens.. If given a choice, what would be your choice? 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311256https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311256Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:36:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:14:48 GMT]]>Hi, my dd will be going to ascension next year for nursery 1. I have no idea if she would like it there but I put her there cos of the environment. I like that the compound is fairly big unlike those private houses type. There is variety in the open space play area and that it is shaded. I like that there are programmes that might interest her although we hv to pay extras. I'm glad that the whole N1 cannot subscribe to yakult cos she would scream her lungs out if others get it and she doesn't.


Academic wise I'm not sure if they are providing great stuff, but I'm not too concerned. I only wish for her to be happy in sch and to interact well. For a church kindy, I feel that fees are quite ok. If I'm going to let her do ballet, piano, gym, kumon, berries or who knows what in future, I certainly do not wish to pay so much sch fees and still have to supplement others.

My neighbour has an older child in ascension too. The kid seems to speak quite well and confidently. I think she's 5. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311227https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/311227Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:14:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:15:44 GMT]]>

Kluvs:
Hi am in a dilemma on which of the above 3 kindergartens will be a more conducive & better environment for kids? Would appreciate if anyone who have encounter or any experiences with the school(s) provide me with their valuable inputs and opinions of the schools? If given a choice, care to share which is your preference assuming distance to the 3 schools are about the same? Thanks! :lol:

my dd from Ascension in 2005-2006. Wonderful place. She had a very good time there. The school has been around for more than 45 years. DD got to experience alot of muscial instruments there. They used the Orf (Austrian) music program last time but I heard it's now changed to aN Australian program. There was alot of visual and,performance arts for the kids then. They're very organized. Kids go through assembly and sing alot of positive songs to start the day.

I wanted a less academic place for dd so at that time Ascension was a great choice. They have an indoor gym and alot of props in the classroom for them to play make-believe.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/309536https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/309536Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:15:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:31:49 GMT]]>Hi twotwobravo,

Really thanks for your inputs. So have all the 3 kids graduate or still currently schooling there? Any special comments by your friend? Think the compus is really nice as it’s near nature. But all the 3 schools has it’s strengths & weaknesses hence it’s a tough choice…

Please do feel free to share any thoughts or comments on your experience with the school(s) if you have any as it will be much appreciated. Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/309454https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/309454Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:31:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ascension, Barker Road Methodist Church or St James Kindy? on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:16:44 GMT]]>

Kluvs:
Hi am in a dilemma on which of the above 3 kindergartens will be a more conducive & better environment for kids? Would appreciate if anyone who have encounter or any experiences with the school(s) provide me with their valuable inputs and opinions of the schools? If given a choice, care to share which is your preference assuming distance to the 3 schools are about the same? Thanks! :lol:

mine friend's 3kids were from st james even though she is staying in Jurong area.
she gave very comments of the school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/309444https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/309444Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:16:44 GMT