Poi Ching

[nonKiasu]

dark chocolate:

Books - Somehow, i realize the teachers collected different books from different students. I did a check with other parents of the same class I happen to see and all feedback they had some books collected whereas the same books for my DS are still in his bag for the past few days and vice versa. Hmmm ..


Shorts - DS' shorts became looser than during point of purchase. Haiz, I just altered the buttons to take in more material. If he tries tomorrow and its ok, I will need to alter another 2 pairs of shorts. And I sewed in a hook for the wallet cord clip to try out.

There seems to be many letters/stuff for parents to read/go through everyday. I am hunting the whole bag everywhere in case there are notes or what that I slipped out.

My DS' art lesson was today, said he did some drawing but its not indicated anywhere to bring what kind of art materials for next art lesson. Need to fish more info from him again tomorrow ...

Yesterday's rain was really heavy. I went to check on SC's teachers fetching the kids back from PCS and was glad to find they were systematic and calm throughout. So far after school reopened, SC needs quite ok. Hope they maintain this way.

I believe the teacher collect the same set of books. Just that our kids blur blur and did not bring out the book from the bag. This is what happened to all my sons. After the 1st day with so many books back, I thot the teacher didn't want to collect. So, on 2nd day, they went literally with an empty bag except pencil case and colour pencil. Then they came home and said that teacher say must bring \"ALL\" the books esp DS1. When I ask which book, DS1 keep saying ALL lah, ALL! So, I took out those 1A book again and gave them an briefing on each book title and cover. Finally, some books are 'missing' from their bags yesterday. So let's see they have a lighter bag again today bec today both classes ask for HE and SS books. Last nite, I brief them on the HE and SS title. Ended up, we had so much fun finding the duck in the SS activity book. All of u shd try that too.

1H has more letters than 1E, k. But I prefer more letters. Otherwise, our kids std answer of Dunno will drive me crazy.

Glad to hear the SC is good. If I can't stand it being a SAHM, I will definitely need to source SC out.

I am planning to let my DSs bring snacks to school rather than giving them pocket money as I know that the chance of them losing the money is very high. Last year in K2, they have outing to Giant to experience buying things and with no surprises, my DS3 lose the money at the start of the journey.

[nonKiasu]

cpdalin:

hi hi,

ya.... i asked my gal same qns... all dunno:S ask if teacher teach anything? said yes further qns all dunno :S

Did the teacher teach anything?
I am so busy asking each DS what to bring and guessing what is really needed the next day that I have no time and energy left to ask what the teachers do in the class. But I know they have meet all their teachers bec they were comparing the names of the teachers in 1E and 1H. Ha, when DS2 said his form teacher is Ms Tan, DS1 said his is Mrs Ong, my DS3 panic and said \"Dunno mine is Ms Tan or Mrs Tan.\" We certain hear alot of Dunno this week.

[nonKiasu]

Btw, I just went to the PCS website to update profile. Realised that each child email address is given "a number"@poiching.edu.sg. We are suppose to overwrite this field with our actual email.


For the 1E parents, just curious whether is THAT number of yours lies between 61 to 90? Incidiently, I found that my DS1 number is bet 61 & 90 while DS2/DS3 bet 151 and 180. I am guessing that that NUMBER is our child ranked number??? If so, the so call top 90 are evenly distributed in first 3 classes is bull-shit.

[angel64]

I think we just let the kids enjoy their school years,


Too streeful now to paper chase … as long as they are consistent in their work. I think it should be alright.

Me also in same number range …

Do you mean those kids in 1 C will be less than 30 ?? Since 30 kids inside there,

Any input from 1C parents ??

[dark chocolate]

PE attire - I heard previously that PCS intend to implement all students to wear PE attire on Wed, DS’ form teacher said start date not known yet. DS’ PE is on Mon and Tue, if they implement Wed to wear PE attire also, that means need 3 sets of PE attires to be safe. I bought 3 sets of uniforms that time instead, argh.


DS had homework last night, the small yellow booklet (think its the STELLAR programme where the teacher reads the big book to them) was completed with a list of words at the back. Have not received notification that those are spelling words but seems so based on what was heard during the talk on Day 1. There were also reading required from the chinese textbook since Wed and yesterday.

DS’ number in PCS website is indeed less than 30! Could it be that they allocated the children to various class already then assign the number by class?

[ululu]

I noticed DD looks pretty tired as early as around 8pm… while in K2 days, she was as alert as a bat late into10pm…activities must be packed in school…


Can’t believe now I need to come here everyday in order to get more updates… Thank you all for sharing. At least I am less blur after reading your posts.

[cpdalin]

nonKiasu:

cpdalin:

hi hi,

ya.... i asked my gal same qns... all dunno:S ask if teacher teach anything? said yes further qns all dunno :S

Did the teacher teach anything?
I am so busy asking each DS what to bring and guessing what is really needed the next day that I have no time and energy left to ask what the teachers do in the class. But I know they have meet all their teachers bec they were comparing the names of the teachers in 1E and 1H. Ha, when DS2 said his form teacher is Ms Tan, DS1 said his is Mrs Ong, my DS3 panic and said \"Dunno mine is Ms Tan or Mrs Tan.\" We certain hear alot of Dunno this week.

for CL, there is hanyu pinyin... in fact all subjects started lesson, but becos books are with the teachers, thus she cant really tel me wat is being taught. Fri came back with quite a bit of homework.... i hope tis kind of load is only during wkends, else i will have a hard time..... my gal is so tired after a day's of student care and sch.....really hope she can tahan:) luckily she is happy with the student care.... telling me the food there is nice... and teachers at the center make them do assessment books...... continue to monitor.....

[wi11anna]

dark chocolate:

DS' number in PCS website is indeed less than 30! Could it be that they allocated the children to various class already then assign the number by class?

Think so. My P2 ds's number is 300+.

[1G2B]

nonKiasu:

Btw, I just went to the PCS website to update profile. Realised that each child email address is given \"a number\"@poiching.edu.sg. We are suppose to overwrite this field with our actual email.


For the 1E parents, just curious whether is THAT number of yours lies between 61 to 90? Incidiently, I found that my DS1 number is bet 61 & 90 while DS2/DS3 bet 151 and 180. I am guessing that that NUMBER is our child ranked number???? If so, the so call top 90 are evenly distributed in first 3 classes is bull-shit.

. Hi, nonkiasu, I think you are right. Eg. 1c is from 1 to 30. But, number given is not equal to the ranking, is according to the alphabetic order of pupil name. Anyway, let the kids to enjoy the schooling is more important. Ranking to p1 pupil before starting p1 is really not making sense. To me, teacher allocation is more important than class allocation.according to vp of the school, the best teacher is in last two class. But, the teacher who in charge the assessment is in 1c. So up to you to think whether they are telling the truth to parents.

[angel64]

Strongly agree, it does not make sense … to grade these kids just by the literacy and comprehension test.


Anyway, I think it is fair to put the best teachers to the weaker class.

I have just spoken to one 1C parent, yes indeed they have quite a bit of school work. I had a small booklet, the stellar program. After my DS read all the words, I will tick and sign off below.

I am not sure of other homework. Later I will check.