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[MMM]

paulineteo:

Hi MMM, thks for the info... By the way, any ideas which Chinese and Maths enrichment programs are good?

Pauline, if you refer to the thread above, I put my kids in Molin for chinese, Enopi for maths and British council for english. So far I find that literacy circle for english is also worth considering. I will most likely let my nursery start there next year.

I didn't join PSG but I am on their SMS list. So whenever there are any events, they will sms me and ask if I want to join. I prefer this than joining the committee as I feel that in this kind of committee setup, bound to have some politics. I just want to enjoy myself volunteering without having to handle the \"extras\". Also, I am a wkg mum so I prefer to volunteer as and when my schedule fits. Just like today, I just volunteered for lower primary games day and had a satisfying time. BTW, it also enable you to foster a closer relationship with the kid's teachers since they see how committed the parents are.

[paulineteo]

Hi thks alot for the great info. Btw, just to check how do you gt yourself on the sms list w/o joining the PSG? Think what you are doing seem to make more sense and won’t take up too much of your time too. Am I correct?

[MMM]

I think it’s really subjective and depends on individual. I find this kind of adhoc arrangement works best for me.


I got myself on the list after participating in P1 1st few days parent volunteering. Or you can just approach any of the committe member and let them know your intention. They will be more than happy for extra help.

BTW, do note that if there are alot of parents volunteering for the same class, you might not get to help out in your kid’s class. You will be assign to other classes. This can be "disappointing" but it also depends on what kind of mindset. End of the day, it can still be fun when you try to liase with the other kids and then at the same time, pop by your own kid’s class to say hi. Eg. today I was helping out at another class and was joking with the kids. After their games, they were excited to tell me the outcome. My son would also wave at me occasionally from his table and his friends were like… that’s your mother,etc… as they know me from the earlier event. Importantly, I know my son is happy that I am helping out in school, I also get to meet the faces that he always talk about at home and talk to those kids. So it’s still a win win situation for me. I truly enjoy it.

[paulineteo]

Hi MMM, greatly appreciate for all your great info. Shall call the school to find out more. Thanks alot.

[dizzyguy]

Any idea what time is MBS having their balloting today ?


Maybe should call and ask.

[baong]

Hi Parents,


My boy will be in MBS next year. Like most parents I worry about if he could cope academically. But another issue on my mind is if he has problem making friends there and also will there be any bullies in school.. So far I have not heard from neighbours/friends whose kids in MBS about school bullies. The reason why I worry is that my boy is a little insensitive social wise. I am just worried that he has a problem there.

Any parents whose kids in MBS currently have something to share about this? And if your kid is being bullied in school, what will you do to help your kid?

[MMM]

Hi Baong,


Frankly, kids are kids. At this age, I don’t think the kids "want" to be a bully but rather due to characters, some kids (esp boys) tend to be more rowdy/ rough than others. It’s not that they want to be a bully but rather they might not realise they are a bully.

Eg. My P1 son is fine in school but in the school bus, they tend to get very rowdy (again I can observe that this is due to 2 P2 boys in the bus who belong to the loud and rowdy type). Sometimes when they are having fun, they cannot weigh the implication of their actions eg. getting physical,etc… (not fighting but like "play fighting" and this pose as a problem when they accidentally hit one another). In the case of my son, I rec’d the feedback from another parent whom I happen to have contact that my son kicked his son’s groin while they were playing on the bus. To prevent that kind of issue once and for all, I stipulated that he MUST sit at the front together with the uncle (mini van). It worked and so far it has been peaceful. In fact, the other boys now think it’s so cool to sit infront with uncle but uncle stipulated that the seat is only for my son as I related to him what happened.

Sometimes out of fun, there are also "name calling" etc… My P2 girl had that last year even though the name she was called is quite innocent and nothing rude but it upsets my girl. We role play with them on how to handle it. So when a particular friend call her "name" again, she actually responded to that girl by saying, you are so lame and ignore her. The girl stopped doing that realising that it’s not fun as she is not getting a huge response from my girl. In such situation, if a child gets more upset, the other kids will find it more fun to "disturb" him. So if the child does not have much reaction, the kids will stop as it is boring.

To prepare the kids, try to role play different situation. Eg. if this thing happen, teach the kid how to react, etc… If all fails, speak to the teacher about it to help to keep a lookout. My son’s teacher is P1 manager and she is known to P1 and P2 to be very very fierce. But she is actually a very nice lady. But the kids generally behave well inorder not to make her angry.

[baong]

Hi MMM,


Thanks for your reply. I think role play is a very good idea. I'll observe what happen next year and act accordingly. Mayb I worry too much! But I am very excited for my boy who is starting P1 next year. I hope everything will go fine for my DS..

[MMM]

For all 2010 MBS parents,


FYI, the uniform shop is at :

Shirley season wear
Blk 266 Serangoon Centre Drive
#02-251
S(550266)
Tel : 6280 4917

They are usually open from 12-8pm except sat. They are close on sunday and it’s good to call before going down.

It’s good to go to the shop directly to get the uniform iso having to squeeze with other parents to try out the uniform on orientation day. For PE t-shirt, you will need to know the color of the t-shirt before buying.

Shirley season wear also makes name tag. I was typical kiasu mum, previously I got my P2 girl to make for my P1 going (can only be make by bookshop then) so that by the time school re-opens, his name tag is already ready unlike other kids.

There are no compulsory socks or school shoes for MBS unlike some schools. But note that Shirley also sell MBS school socks (not compulsory) but my kids are keen to get it as they find it cool as compared to normal white socks. Such socks though not compulsory are allowed in school.

[jsmum]

Hi MMM,


Are there any changes to the material and design of the uniform since the school change the vendor this year? Thinking of getting the PE shorts for my gal who is in P3 this year.

I wrote an email few weeks ago to Shirley Season Wear. At that time she did say the new uniforms are not ready.

My kids like the socks too given by the school during the Learning Week. Shirley Season Wear selling those too?