Bukit Timah Primary

[sunflowerseed]

Funz… I hope you get a chance to speak with teacher and that your DS will not be scarred by this incident. I must say sometimes old school ways are not neccessarily better. Abit more understanding on the part of teachers will help children go a longer mile. I also get some stories from my girl in the same class - but because she’s not at the receiving end of some of these ‘punishing’ acts, I can’t really bring it up to the teacher …

[Funz]

It was not DS who first told me he was punished as he was still sulking. It was his classmate who told me. He was so defensive of DS and felt that the teacher was being so unfair. haha. Cute kid.


DS tends not to want to ‘gossip’ about things that did not happen to him, especially if they are unpleasant things. So I have not heard anything much from him. However, he has been very anxious about stuff and kept saying teacher will scold.

I am waiting for the teacher to return my call. Hope to speak to her soon to understand her stance and class management style.

[jongivy]

Wow! Which class is your DS in? I really think you should have a word with the teacher. Up to this point, I think the P1 kids are still quite blur on things. So it’s only natural they misplaced, not sure where are things (though its in the bag) or not conform to the school requirement or standard. They should be given some chance to improve by encouraging words and definitely not by punishing! That will definitely scare them or a turn off for the kids to go to school.

[Funz]

:slapshead:


Spoke to the teacher. Raised even more questions. And I explained to her that DS is a very serious boy. He takes rules and instructions very seriously. But he is still just a 6yr old kid and sometimes can get overwhelmed by everything that is happening and forget some stuff. So what happened yesterday affected him a lot. There was some

Anyway, now I have some idea what his teacher is like. More importantly, DS appears to have come to terms with what has happened. Told me, I know I am not a naughty boy and then ran off to play.

I think he will come back with more 'revelations' later. He is like that. If you explain certain things to him, he will keep quiet, or ask very few questions at first. Then when you think the issue is over or that he accepted what you told him, he will suddenly bring it up and disect that conversation that took place hours or sometimes days ago.

[jeanieg]

Hi mommies


Can anyone advise me on the use of chinese-english electronic dictionary in the school? I believe some schools allow its usage during exams. Been thunking of getting one but not sure which model to get? Anyone has advice for me?

[beary_hug]

Hi jeanieg


I think my DD1 (P3), another school, was told to buy and i bought her the Creative Hansvision one, which MOE has approved for it to be use in exam halls. Cant remember model off hand but if u visit the popular bookshops, they would be able to advise further. BTW, my DS2 in P1 Adapt has not been told to purchase any yet.
Hope this helps.

[jeanieg]

Hi beary hug


Yes I have heard of the Hansvision one. Think it costs about $30+.
Guess have to ask the Chinese teacher about it. Was thinking of getting a more sophisticated one as my Chinese is hopeless and I think it will be helpful.

Btw my girl is in P1 Adapt too. I have PMed you.
Thanks for feedback.

[jongivy]

Hi Jeanie and bearyhug,


I asked the mother tongue teacher before and she said no need for now. for me, I have been using google translate online to help DS with his Chinese. Same here, my Chinese is hopeless..

My DS is in P1 Adapt too!

[qrish]

Hi, my daughter is in p1 compassion. Does anyone know if any of the CCA has started aside from band?

[jeanieg]

Hi P1 mommies


I am not sure if you know of this, but there is a special Primary 1 blogsite under the school’s website. It’s on the left side of the website under BLOGS. You need to sign in using your child’s BC no. I think it is still under construction as there are some categories where there is no content yet. There are some photos of the PAL programme though and there is something called AsknLearn which is pretty useful. Do check it out.