PCF/PAP Kindergartens

[blur_mum]

Hi, anyone has k1 and k2 worksheet to sell? Used is ok.

My friend stayed with her kids for the last 5 years. Coming back sg next year. She wanted the materials o that she can run through with them when they are in usa.
Pls pm me.

[spongjess]

Hi Mummies...


Sorry this may be long...

My dotter is in K2 this year and since Nursery she has been studying at PCF in the west. I registered her there because its the nearest to my MIL. Nursery was peaceful and fine however from K1 a series of incidents happened.

1) She started crying and refuse to go School, after much probing realized that the Chinese Teacher forbid her to go Toilet because the teacher said that the Children keeps going toilet and this disturb her class!!! So from this incident onwards, i believed it was deeply imprint in her tiny mind though everything seems alright after we spoken to the teacher. Not long after the teacher was posted to other PCF and my dotter gradually get use to school.

2) in K2, during 1st term, my dotter suddenly tell me that the teacher does not allow her and some other kids to take their snacks because they can't finished their schoolworks. I told her to try to write faster if others can finish their work on time u can do it too and this seems ok however sometimes in Jun Holidays, one day she started crying saying she was scare of school and schoolwork especially Chinese. She will wake up in the middle of the night crying and say she wanted to learn to write difficult chinese characters. she will often be startled up in the middle of the night too. Everyday when she is about to go to school she will start to cry and we can see that she is really frighten. We decided to bring her to see a Psychiatrist and though this helps a little but she still cry and commented that she is afraid of the teachers. We spoken to the teachers and also the principle, what makes me furious was when my MIL said she want to talk to the principle, the administrator commented \" Auntie, we are very busy leh!\" Oh Gosh! My MIL was frustrated and rebuked, \"Hey, we wanted to tell you about my grand dotter's condition but you are actually stopping us. We pay for her to study here and not deprived!\" then only the principle shakes her butt out!!! This is not acceptable for an education provider!!! :stompfeet: :mad:

Today, my dotter cried too and commented again that she was scared of school. :gloomy: The teachers there knows about my dotter conditions but what they do is check temperature and the necessary checks and say \"Go\" (means to enter the class). I thought the basics for teachers today are to show care and concern to children and let the children feel safe under their care? Sorry but i must says that these attributes are not found in this PCF

You may wondered why i did not change school. After the 1st incident, all seems ok so i thought this was the most convenient school for my MIL who can fetch her. After the 2nd incident which is now, and almost end of the year so it dosen helps to get her to new school for 1mth.

Mummies, i would be glad to hear your advice. thanks!

[breadfish]

Mummy is your girl better in class?


I think it is ok for the teachers to exercise discipline and order in class. But it depends on the situation, if one is really urgent, teachers sld allow. After all, if there are "accidents", they are the one to clean after them.

But it is not ok for them to decline meeting parents, perhaps in that case, ur mil. Maybe there was a miscomm? Ur MIL perhaps asked during a busy period of time of dismissal? If a prior appt was made, or appt to be made at a later time, they would then be able to accommodate?

Btw which PCF branch is your girl in?

[Celestlau]

Any good PCF to recommend at Bedok area? Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

[mummyebest]

Looking for pcf bt panjang boy S/M size uniform and pe attire…any mummy giving away kindly pm me.thks

[Gabby]

My sons studied in PCF Toa payoh Blk 247. I have nothing but praises for the school environment and teachers. The teachers are very caring, patient and kind. Though there is minimal homework, my Sons are able to read independently and do sums on their own. They don’t have English or Maths enrichment ao I credit it to the teachers who inculcate in them the habit of reading.

[JazN]

I’m seeking around & happen to find out pcf only offers 4hrs study. R these 4hrs sufficient to encompass math science Chinese for the year? Will learning by the kid possible? Is each class child ratio be per mcys guideline.


Hope to learn more about the curriculum & whether learning is passed on to the child?

Tq v much!!!

[JazN]

I’m seeking around & happen to find out pcf only offers 4hrs study. R these 4hrs sufficient to encompass math science Chinese for the year? Will learning by the kid possible? Is each class child ratio be per mcys guideline.


Hope to learn more about the curriculum & whether learning is passed on to the child?

Tq v much!!!

[sembgal]

Han Seo:

Does having difficult spelling list means the kindergarten standard is very high? If that is so, even my grandma can do it.


What is the purpose of giving difficult spelling words when the word has no meaning to the child? The child may be able to memorize it for the test but after that, it is totally forgotten. Worse, the child will come to hate reading and writing and once this thinking sets in, it is difficult to erase.

I would think school readiness goes beyond knowing how to spell x no. of words. What is important is also the ability to listen and take instructions, to get along with others and also to love learning. The emotional and social aspect is often neglected but these are just as important when our child starts formal schooling.

I was reading your post and this is so true and I agree with you. Parents are busy and send their children to PCF kindergartens to let teachers teach their children. It is also important to find a good kindergarten with good teachers who strike a balance between academic and play. Parents have to support teachers by teaching their children at least for 10mins one to one every day. The truth is parents are so busy. Whatever it is, your children's time is too precious to be wasted. Let our children learn something from us everyday. That's why we are in this forum to learn more from other parents to help guide our own children.

[skmuak]

Hi mummies in Jurong West,


Any reviews on PCF at Blk 813/825 Jurong West St 81, Treehouse Kindercare Corner and Carpe Diem at Blk 739 Jurong West St 73 pls?

Planning to enrol my gal in 1 of these when we shift over this March.