Teck Ghee Primary

[Ninjago]

Did not expect the P1 learning journey to be quite a tiring journey - First thing DS said when he saw me yesterday was teacher says - next time must bring plastic bag, spare PE shirt and raisins… Then he explained got a few classmates vomitted… So I think the teacher n PVs must have really tire out too…

[rejoice137]

Hi Ninjago,


I went with DS2’s class for the learning journey. It was very hot that day. The kids have to stay under the sun most of the time. Some of them did not bring enough water and the teachers have to buy water to refill their bottles. I think it was the heat plus the excitement that caused so e of them to vomit. Some of the kids dozed off in the bus returning to school.

Overall it was fun and the kids were very friendly, too friendly I think as some of them asked me to go to school to see them everyday after the trip, haha. It was a good experience as I could see how DS interact with his classmates and put faces on names whenever DS tells me about his class. After this trip, I strongly encourage parents to at least join one of the LJ just to experience it.

[ForeverW]

Hi,


anyone knows if there a lost n found office or desk at the school?
My girl has lost 1 brand new watch, 2 water bottles, 1 wallet at school, mostly at the canteen but the second water bottle was at her class after PE.

I keep telling her to inform her form teacher but she is afraid, n keep reminding her to watch for her own things.
I stopped giving her new things but still old item was taken away by someone.
I’ll have to talk to her again to make sure the facts before writing to her teacher.
Noted her colour pencil, pencils n eraser keep missing as well, but those probably due to sitting together n young kids don’t really care so much when packing n rushing home.

[Ninjago]

Hi forever,

Vaguely recall there is a lost n found cabinet outside the bookshop, at the canteen. But is locked so must approach staff for help.
It is part of training social skills to the kids on taking care of own stuff n approaching teachers for help. They will be 'snubbed' by teachers at times so that is learning when to speak up appropriate times... My DS mentioned times when he was told not to speak up n keep comments to himself n he has to learn as I discuss with him.
Would suggest you label the child's name n class on all items so that there is higher chances of getting it back if found by honest pupils. Even to labelling colour pencils I guess - my DS lost his 'black' colour pencil as the rest was pen-marked except black that was impossible to be written over

[rejoice137]

Hi Forever,


Agree with Ninjago. This is part of the learning and training for the kids going to a big school from per school. Eventually they will be veterans on taking care of their things. My DS1’s items also disappeared a few times at school. He lost his new watch once which is black in color and can’t be labeled as well. However, the student who fund it returned it to school and DS was able to find it back. I think TGPS kids are quite honest so encourage your girl to approach the general office to look for her lost items at the lost and found cabinet. If she is shy, she can ask her friend to accompany her. Hope this helps.

[beauty79]

If the item was just lost, like 1 or 2 days, can go general office to ask. Only if nobody claim the items will they be displayed in the cabinet in front of the bookshop. My daughter lost her wallet and I went to GO to look for it. The staff asked since there’s no name how can I proof the wallet is hers? That left me speechless!

[ForeverW]

My girl lost the items for quite sometime already. The water bottle has her name, however. Can we not describe the lost item if they ask? Not like I have seen what they have displayed in the cabinet. The cabinet is a display rack with transparent glass? If so, my girl can take a look if the items are there.

[Ninjago]

ForeverW:

My girl lost the items for quite sometime already. The water bottle has her name, however. Can we not describe the lost item if they ask? Not like I have seen what they have displayed in the cabinet. The cabinet is a display rack with transparent glass? If so, my girl can take a look if the items are there.

Saw the glass cabinet before - can see everything inside. Is just next to the first drinks stall, facing the bookshop. If there is name indicated, should be easy to claim back from there.

[ForeverW]

I’ve asked my girl to check. None of her items is there. so someone really took it at the canteen.

She saw her friend’s water bottle there, however. I’ve asked her to inform her friend.

[CMUM]

rejoice137:

Hi Ninjago,


I went with DS2's class for the learning journey. It was very hot that day. The kids have to stay under the sun most of the time. Some of them did not bring enough water and the teachers have to buy water to refill their bottles. I think it was the heat plus the excitement that caused so e of them to vomit. Some of the kids dozed off in the bus returning to school.

Overall it was fun and the kids were very friendly, too friendly I think as some of them asked me to go to school to see them everyday after the trip, haha. It was a good experience as I could see how DS interact with his classmates and put faces on names whenever DS tells me about his class. After this trip, I strongly encourage parents to at least join one of the LJ just to experience it.

Hi rejoice,

I agreed with you! I also joined my gal's learning journey as a PV and had so much fun with the kids. Their excitement really rubbed off on me. I got to know my girl's classmates and can relate better when my girl talks about them.

It's a learning journey worth going and no regret taking leave for that.