Maha Bodhi

[2818]

Can anyone share why is it that for the coming opening of MBS on the 1 Jul, only student involved need to go to school. I thought all student would have to attend this happy and grand event.

[7788]

2818 - it’s the school’s decision…perhaps you should pose the question to the school. the kids who are not involved in the opening ceremony would appreciate the super long weekend (since the following monday is youth day’s school holiday). for those who are involved, it’s going to be hard work this week for them and their parents who have to fetch them to school for rehearsals etc.

[7788]

anyone whose kid went for the nanjing immersion trip care to share his/her kid’s experience?

[2818]

7788:

2818 - it's the school's decision...perhaps you should pose the question to the school. the kids who are not involved in the opening ceremony would appreciate the super long weekend (since the following monday is youth day's school holiday). for those who are involved, it's going to be hard work this week for them and their parents who have to fetch them to school for rehearsals etc.

I thought for those who are not involved should also have fun for the day.

Thank you.

[chasingjelly]

2818:

7788:

2818 - it's the school's decision...perhaps you should pose the question to the school. the kids who are not involved in the opening ceremony would appreciate the super long weekend (since the following monday is youth day's school holiday). for those who are involved, it's going to be hard work this week for them and their parents who have to fetch them to school for rehearsals etc.

I thought for those who are not involved should also have fun for the day.

Thank you.

Well, that's because ESM Goh Chok Tong will grace the occassion. *sigh* It's not nice to have school holidays cut short to 3 weeks only. :censored:

[MMM]

7788:

anyone whose kid went for the nanjing immersion trip care to share his/her kid's experience?

Hi 7788,

My girl went. You can catch what the kids do in the following link.

http://mbsgoingplaces.wordpress.com/

The teachers did a very good job providing daily updates and pics of what the kids did for the day. They also provided twice daily updates via sms. So this left the parents at ease with what's happening in Nanjing. Overall I still feel that it's a good exposure for her.

Heard for P5 kids, they have to wash their own clothes.

[MMM]

Hi,


For siblings joining MBS in 2012 via phase 1, have any parents here receive the school notification???

I recalled receiving it quite late for my 2nd child. Just want to make sure that my child is not missed out otherwise we still have phase 2A1 to count on.

[7788]

Hi MMM,


Thanks for sharing. I was in Beijing during the 1st week of the school holiday and it was super hot there. I would imagine Nanjing to be even hotter but it didn’t seem to be the case. The kids were either wearing or having their windbreaker/ jacket with them most of the time as seen in the photos.

Trust she must have enjoyed the trip. Did she have any problem adapting? Read that some kids cried initially as they missed their family. By the way, they didn’t stay in a hotel but a dormitory right? i saw double-decked bed…hmm a bit challenging for my boy if he were there. haha. Anyway, will consider signing him up for the P5 immersion programme next year having seen that the school has done a great job in running the programme.

[MMM]

7788:

Hi MMM,


Thanks for sharing. I was in Beijing during the 1st week of the school holiday and it was super hot there. I would imagine Nanjing to be even hotter but it didn't seem to be the case. The kids were either wearing or having their windbreaker/ jacket with them most of the time as seen in the photos.

Trust she must have enjoyed the trip. Did she have any problem adapting? Read that some kids cried initially as they missed their family. By the way, they didn't stay in a hotel but a dormitory right? i saw double-decked bed...hmm a bit challenging for my boy if he were there. haha. Anyway, will consider signing him up for the P5 immersion programme next year having seen that the school has done a great job in running the programme.

Maybe depends on location. I was in shanghai during end May and it was around 15 degree. Didn't expect that kind of weather so I only went with a shawl...

My girl apparently didn't miss us as much initially. Hubby was like she got her genes from me No calls from her,etc... But we know she is in good hands as we saw her pics in the update. Teachers update that site every nite so I really applaud them for that effort.

Yes bed is double deck but they only sleep on lower deck. Toilet. Condition I heard need adjusting to as well. During that time, she also had some issues with her friend who broke her water bottle. But for us, it is all about independence when she is there by herself and learning to manage socially. Glad she survived it

[lostbunny]

MMM:

Hi,


For siblings joining MBS in 2012 via phase 1, have any parents here receive the school notification????

I recalled receiving it quite late for my 2nd child. Just want to make sure that my child is not missed out otherwise we still have phase 2A1 to count on.

Hi MMM,

I also havent received any confirmation for the enrolment.