Yangzheng Primary
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Samsel:
If school doesn't follow the homework guideline, why has it implemented and confused parents?its888me:
Does anyone have any thoughts after receiving the Letter to Parents yesterday?
I was quite stunt to see that YZ implemented the Homework guidelines, ie. No certain homework on certain day. I thought it is inflexible and redundant. Teachers may be restricted by this which stop them from giving HW on certain day and instead pressurized to give more on certain days. Indeed, my child came back home also didn't feel comfortable. In fact, the children themselves already talked among themselves that they didn't like it. So, yet to see how it will turn out.
Every year the letter also said the new school shoes is a phase-in. However, at school, it was communicated to children that the new shoes and sorts is a MUST at ALL levels. I think YZ really needs to improve its communication within the school itself as well as to parents.
Hi,
About the homework guidelines, I feel that it's just an idea about what to expect in case your child didn't tell you that there's homework, so you could monitor accordingly, so I feel it's quite good for working parents that didn't have much time to monitor too closely on their child's homework. So far, my child has homework almost everyday, didn't really follow too strictly.
As for the phrasing in of new school shoes, I don't think they'll get parents to change them, only to inform you that newly improved ones are out, so if the existing ones are spoiled, then please switch to the new ones.
Hope it helps.
My point regarding the shoes and socks issue is that the communication to students and to parents are different. At school, the students were told to wear new shoes and socks regardless whether they are worn out or not. This was communicated differently in the letter to parents. I am glad that school is much understanding now. -
Hi YZPS,
Can the school shows the % of quality pass ( A n A*) in each subject on it’s website. Showing merely the result of it’s top student for the past few years is not reflective of the school performance . As parents , we are more interested in the school performance in each subject for the past few years. -
its888me:
Hi its888me,If school doesn't follow the homework guideline, why has it implemented and confused parents?
My point regarding the shoes and socks issue is that the communication to students and to parents are different. At school, the students were told to wear new shoes and socks regardless whether they are worn out or not. This was communicated differently in the letter to parents. I am glad that school is much understanding now.
I guess you're right, they shouldn't confused parents, but also depend alot on what class they're in, usually top classes will have more to drill.
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Hi magiccastle,
Actually in Yangzheng, after P1, they'll start to stream them according to Mother tongue. They'll group better ones together.
Then the actual streaming will be at the end of P2, they'll stream according to Maths & English. So in P3, good ones will be placed under A & B classes while the rest will not be ranked. Eg. pupils that scored 95% & above for both Maths & English will go to P3A, pupils that scored 90% & above for both subjects will go to P3B, all others will go to P3C,D,E,F etc, not rated, meaning those who go E class doesn't mean that they're weaker than C class.
Then at end of P3, they'll stream again according to English & Science, no longer Maths cos for Maths, they've already recognised better ones to be placed in group 1, 2 etc.
Higher chinese will start in P5, so it's optional.
So this method of banding of class, help each individual student at their own pace. If the student is avg in Maths, she'll not feel so stressful if she's in other class rather than A & B class. For eg, a student from A class may score 49/50 but he's rank in class is only 12, while a student from D class scored 43/50, he's rank in class is top 3.
I personally find this type of method quite good, the only thing is they'll have to go to different classes for different subjects. Maybe will be confusing at first, but eventually they'll blend in.
Just like initially when my boy has to attend morning session on every wed, I feel that it's horrible, like upsetting their sleep pattern, but within a week, he's well adjusted. In fact, we like it, at least there's plenty of time in the afternoon for other activities on every wed. Anyway, next yr onwards, will be single session, so no diff!
As for P1 & P2, those who are struggling reading, Yangzheng do have Learning journeys, where parent volunteers will guide & read to them. They also have Buddy reading, where a buddy in the class that is better in reading will be assigned to a weaker reader to guide him along the way. :hi5: -
Hi samsel,
Thks a lot for the sharing. Very informative. -
Hi samsel,
Where is the source of your info?
Look forward to hear from you.Samsel:
Hi magiccastle,
Actually in Yangzheng, after P1, they'll start to stream them according to Mother tongue. They'll group better ones together.
Then the actual streaming will be at the end of P2, they'll stream according to Maths & English. So in P3, good ones will be placed under A & B classes while the rest will not be ranked. Eg. pupils that scored 95% & above for both Maths & English will go to P3A, pupils that scored 90% & above for both subjects will go to P3B, all others will go to P3C,D,E,F etc, not rated, meaning those who go E class doesn't mean that they're weaker than C class.
Then at end of P3, they'll stream again according to English & Science, no longer Maths cos for Maths, they've already recognised better ones to be placed in group 1, 2 etc.
Higher chinese will start in P5, so it's optional.
So this method of banding of class, help each individual student at their own pace. If the student is avg in Maths, she'll not feel so stressful if she's in other class rather than A & B class. For eg, a student from A class may score 49/50 but he's rank in class is only 12,
while a student from D class scored 43/50, he's rank in class is top 3.
I personally find this type of method quite good, the only thing is they'll have to go to different classes for different subjects. Maybe will be confusing at first, but eventually they'll blend in.
Just like initially when my boy has to attend morning session on every wed, I feel that it's horrible, like upsetting their sleep pattern, but within a week, he's well adjusted. In fact, we like it, at least there's plenty of time in the afternoon for other activities on every wed. Anyway, next yr onwards, will be single session, so no diff!
As for P1 & P2, those who are struggling reading, Yangzheng do have Learning journeys, where parent volunteers will guide & read to them. They also have Buddy reading, where a buddy in the class that is better in reading will be assigned to a weaker reader to guide him along the way. :hi5: -
Did anyone attend the sports fiesta on Wed? I thought this year is much better than the previous years. More parents attend and the school even arranged for Milo and H2O vans to be there for the children.
The food sold by the school seemed to be cheaper than previous years as well, though I thought school shoud not do it for fund-raising purpose…
Anyway, good effort from the school and hope more parents can go to support their children instead of just for events related to academic. -
My son in P1. We attend the sports fiesta and find it very well planned n executed.
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Hi Samsel
Thanks for the information above.
If the student manage to do well for P4or P5 will they move to A or B class?
If is not than they will stay at the same class from P4 onward till P6, am i right? -
have been very busy for the past few months. Just logged into the forum to catch up on some of the posts.
I find the education level nowadays is way too high for our little kid to cope. It is very stressful everyday that they have so much to squeeze into their little brain.
After reading Samsel’s posts, it is worse! I thought the streaming only starts from P3?? My idea is that P1 & P2 is to build up their foundation and familiarise with the curriculum.
Samsel, may I know where did you get the information? Is it from the school website?
Thank you.
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