Nan Chiau Primary

[timtim]

Suaku_mum:

Exactly! I think I am more stressed than DS, haha. To think that we hv to write Chinese compo for his speech and he has to memorize, faint.


This is this english \"reading\" test in next 2 wks where they are supposed to read a passage fluently... Any parent can advise what passage will that be (from textbook) or teacher will pick one randomly?

There is no english text book, so difficult to know where the passage comes from. I'm trying to write the chinese passage for him so that he can start practising now and to memorise it before even talking about expressions, tools to being etc. Dont know how to fill the 3-min with such a straightforward topic, it will also be so long and don't think he can memorise it. I'll tell him not to say too fast, instead make sure pronounciation is clear and correct.

For english, I will practice with him using storybooks or the reading passages from the \"A Guide to English Oral Skills\" I bought from Popular.

I am surprised school did not even teach and guide them on oral skills and presentation, and yet they will be tested soon on such skills.

[DoDo_DoDo]

timtim:

Suaku_mum:

Exactly! I think I am more stressed than DS, haha. To think that we hv to write Chinese compo for his speech and he has to memorize, faint.


This is this english \"reading\" test in next 2 wks where they are supposed to read a passage fluently... Any parent can advise what passage will that be (from textbook) or teacher will pick one randomly?

There is no english text book, so difficult to know where the passage comes from. I'm trying to write the chinese passage for him so that he can start practising now and to memorise it before even talking about expressions, tools to being etc. Dont know how to fill the 3-min with such a straightforward topic, it will also be so long and don't think he can memorise it. I'll tell him not to say too fast, instead make sure pronounciation is clear and correct.

For english, I will practice with him using storybooks or the reading passages from the \"A Guide to English Oral Skills\" I bought from Popular.

I am surprised school did not even teach and guide them on oral skills and presentation, and yet they will be tested soon on such skills.

hi hi,

am not sure which level your kids are in - P1 or P2. If its P1, no real need to be that stressed. just speaking from my own experience, i confess that i was initially quite stressed the first time when my kid had to prepare for the chinese show and tell. but after a while, from observation of the subsequent show and tell sessions (teacher allowed less than 3 min, for the students to read off the script etc), i gather that the school's intention is really just meant for the kids to gain confidence to speak out loud in class.

[chris_koh00]

Hi, any parents put your kids in Polaris Student care? Would like some feedback from you about the teachers, environment, the teaching and the food? Thank you!

[yym]

DoDo_DoDo:

timtim:

[quote=\"Suaku_mum\"]Exactly! I think I am more stressed than DS, haha. To think that we hv to write Chinese compo for his speech and he has to memorize, faint.


This is this english \"reading\" test in next 2 wks where they are supposed to read a passage fluently... Any parent can advise what passage will that be (from textbook) or teacher will pick one randomly?

There is no english text book, so difficult to know where the passage comes from. I'm trying to write the chinese passage for him so that he can start practising now and to memorise it before even talking about expressions, tools to being etc. Dont know how to fill the 3-min with such a straightforward topic, it will also be so long and don't think he can memorise it. I'll tell him not to say too fast, instead make sure pronounciation is clear and correct.

For english, I will practice with him using storybooks or the reading passages from the \"A Guide to English Oral Skills\" I bought from Popular.

I am surprised school did not even teach and guide them on oral skills and presentation, and yet they will be tested soon on such skills.

hi hi,

am not sure which level your kids are in - P1 or P2. If its P1, no real need to be that stressed. just speaking from my own experience, i confess that i was initially quite stressed the first time when my kid had to prepare for the chinese show and tell. but after a while, from observation of the subsequent show and tell sessions (teacher allowed less than 3 min, for the students to read off the script etc), i gather that the school's intention is really just meant for the kids to gain confidence to speak out loud in class.[/quote]Thanks for sharing.. Was really worried originally cos my chinese is not good at all...Really helps me put my mind at ease now...

[timtim]

DoDo_DoDo:

timtim:

[quote=\"Suaku_mum\"]Exactly! I think I am more stressed than DS, haha. To think that we hv to write Chinese compo for his speech and he has to memorize, faint.


This is this english \"reading\" test in next 2 wks where they are supposed to read a passage fluently... Any parent can advise what passage will that be (from textbook) or teacher will pick one randomly?

There is no english text book, so difficult to know where the passage comes from. I'm trying to write the chinese passage for him so that he can start practising now and to memorise it before even talking about expressions, tools to being etc. Dont know how to fill the 3-min with such a straightforward topic, it will also be so long and don't think he can memorise it. I'll tell him not to say too fast, instead make sure pronounciation is clear and correct.

For english, I will practice with him using storybooks or the reading passages from the \"A Guide to English Oral Skills\" I bought from Popular.

I am surprised school did not even teach and guide them on oral skills and presentation, and yet they will be tested soon on such skills.

hi hi,

am not sure which level your kids are in - P1 or P2. If its P1, no real need to be that stressed. just speaking from my own experience, i confess that i was initially quite stressed the first time when my kid had to prepare for the chinese show and tell. but after a while, from observation of the subsequent show and tell sessions (teacher allowed less than 3 min, for the students to read off the script etc), i gather that the school's intention is really just meant for the kids to gain confidence to speak out loud in class.[/quote]One thing need clarification is that did the school actually prepare or teach the students about how to \"show & tell\", the approach, the techniques etc such as diction, tone, expressions etc. We were not taught this in our times so how do we coach our kids on this aspect? School should have covered this as part of curriculum, with parents supporting, instead of the other way round. It's really difficult for us as we are also busy with so many other aspects of school already and not trained to teach. Sometimes kids learn better in school environment/with friends than with parents. If they have exposure to show & tell training in school, it'll be easier for us to guide them at home.

[jsky145]

Has anyone done parent voluteer in NCPS before? Can share your experience please, thank you.

[Suaku_mum]

chris_koh00:

Hi, any parents put your kids in Polaris Student care? Would like some feedback from you about the teachers, environment, the teaching and the food? Thank you!

DS is with the centre for few weeks now. He has no complaints to date; teachers are quite friendly & for DS who has no homewrk fr sch, the centre's teachers gave him assessment books to work on & teach them spelling (based on ncps's spelling list). They only hv outdoor playtime on fri. Food is ok, DS din complain either n finished his food. They showered there and walk to sch together aft 12 noon. I mz say he became more independent, he can put on uniform n shoes w little difficulty by now.

[b2b3m4]

How’s everyone coping with teaching your children han yu pin yin? Yesterday taught DD till almost want to vomit blood. She kept mixing the u & w and i & y… I wonder how’s her spelling today.


Polaris,
I find it quite good. They go thru the kids’ spelling together and they ar very discipline with reagrds to manners and how they wear the NCPS uniform. I am very happy with the centre.

[b2b3m4]

Talking about the Chinese show & tell, 3 minutes is indeed very long. I came up with 1 script describing 5 people in the family and i realise i am done in 2 minutes. Think need to drag the time by bringing in some tools!

[DoDo_DoDo]

timtim:

DoDo_DoDo:

[quote=\"timtim\"]
There is no english text book, so difficult to know where the passage comes from. I'm trying to write the chinese passage for him so that he can start practising now and to memorise it before even talking about expressions, tools to being etc. Dont know how to fill the 3-min with such a straightforward topic, it will also be so long and don't think he can memorise it. I'll tell him not to say too fast, instead make sure pronounciation is clear and correct.

For english, I will practice with him using storybooks or the reading passages from the \"A Guide to English Oral Skills\" I bought from Popular.

I am surprised school did not even teach and guide them on oral skills and presentation, and yet they will be tested soon on such skills.

hi hi,

am not sure which level your kids are in - P1 or P2. If its P1, no real need to be that stressed. just speaking from my own experience, i confess that i was initially quite stressed the first time when my kid had to prepare for the chinese show and tell. but after a while, from observation of the subsequent show and tell sessions (teacher allowed less than 3 min, for the students to read off the script etc), i gather that the school's intention is really just meant for the kids to gain confidence to speak out loud in class.

One thing need clarification is that did the school actually prepare or teach the students about how to \"show & tell\", the approach, the techniques etc such as diction, tone, expressions etc. We were not taught this in our times so how do we coach our kids on this aspect? School should have covered this as part of curriculum, with parents supporting, instead of the other way round. It's really difficult for us as we are also busy with so many other aspects of school already and not trained to teach. Sometimes kids learn better in school environment/with friends than with parents. If they have exposure to show & tell training in school, it'll be easier for us to guide them at home.[/quote]For this, I think you will need to speak to the HOD or for that matter the Ministry. Personally for me, I don't really expect the teachers to be experts in this field. S&D strictly speaking is an academic discipline in itself. I think the school's hands are also bound in that it is the direction from MOE and they have to work towards that direction. But with it being the new emphasis in recent times, I think everyone is also trying to cope.

So just on my own expectation for the school - it is for them to give a setting for the child to have the confidence to speak aloud in class (i.e to a group) and probably pronunciation of words. Other than that, I would look elsewhere for the coaching in this area.