Poi Ching

[angel64]

Hi All,


I think there is nothing you can prepare for the orientation. But importantly is that your child has to be able to read independently for both languages.

Yes, I agree that the school chinese standard is high especially the Yun Yu. But look at the positive side, they start at high standard later on yrs they will see the fruit of it.

My boy currently is in P1, but if for a 7 year old child, i think we can’t leave the child alone to cope with the school work. Yes it is quite heavy and we have to guide him along most of the time.

Despite there are no exams, but there are weekly chinese and English spelling, small test as well as those CA test and SA test as well. So to me I still regard those as like exams.

Just some advice, before orientation, try to get your child into some reading by himself/herself. They do ask some question with regards to the reading of the passage to gauge their level of comprehension. Some children can read perfectly but level of comprehension may not be there.

These are some advices I will share from my last yr’s experience.

[coolarse]

angel64:

Hi All,


I think there is nothing you can prepare for the orientation. But importantly is that your child has to be able to read independently for both languages.

Yes, I agree that the school chinese standard is high especially the Yun Yu. But look at the positive side, they start at high standard later on yrs they will see the fruit of it.

My boy currently is in P1, but if for a 7 year old child, i think we can't leave the child alone to cope with the school work. Yes it is quite heavy and we have to guide him along most of the time.

Despite there are no exams, but there are weekly chinese and English spelling, small test as well as those CA test and SA test as well. So to me I still regard those as like exams.

Just some advice, before orientation, try to get your child into some reading by himself/herself. They do ask some question with regards to the reading of the passage to gauge their level of comprehension. Some children can read perfectly but level of comprehension may not be there.

These are some advices I will share from my last yr's experience.

Hi angel64,

thanks for the advice for the orientation that we will be experiencing this Novemeber.

definitely it is nice for parent to share with us newbies whom is sending our darling in Poi ching next year. Can i ask what is the usual number of book that they will be bringing to school for the 1st year, this is to source for school bag.

[angel64]

It is common these days, parents are spending more for those ergonomic bags, like SPI, Deuter etc. Each cost more than $100 SGD.


I got mine when I was in HK, Dr Kong, equally good at a cheaper price.

Bag is heavy, as they have math / chinese /English file. In fact the 3 subjects are taught everyday, certain days, they are expected to bring art and craft stuff, Social studies book, etc.

Shoes I got those normal ones, but no need to use those white paint … I find it hassle. 2 pairs as the white shoes can turn into black shoes just in days, so alternate days, I change them and wash.

Now 4th term, we have to prepare them for the SA test … hectic esp I am a FTWM, reach home almost 8 ++ and I still have to teach him. I am like half dead … really not easy. Now I understand why some mothers quit their job. But at this junction, where dual income is needed to sustain a family. I choose to keep my job. So that we can plan for some extra enrichment classes, yr end holiday etc.

While I still have a job, I will work for it, till I have a golden hand shake, maybe time to slow down.

[coolarse]

[quote="angel64"]It is common these days, parents are spending more for those ergonomic bags, like SPI, Deuter etc. Each cost more than $100 SGD.


I got mine when I was in HK, Dr Kong, equally good at a cheaper price.

Bag is heavy, as they have math / chinese /English file. In fact the 3 subjects are taught everyday, certain days, they are expected to bring art and craft stuff, Social studies book, etc.

Shoes I got those normal ones, but no need to use those white paint … I find it hassle. 2 pairs as the white shoes can turn into black shoes just in days, so alternate days, I change them and wash.

Now 4th term, we have to prepare them for the SA test … hectic esp I am a FTWM, reach home almost 8 ++ and I still have to teach him. I am like half dead … really not easy. Now I understand why some mothers quit their job. But at this junction, where dual income is needed to sustain a family. I choose to keep my job. So that we can plan for some extra enrichment classes, yr end holiday etc.

While I still have a job, I will work for it, till I have a golden hand shake, maybe time to slow down.[/quote

Hi Angel64,

thanks for the valuable info, I saw the Dr kong bag at Kiddy palace (Nex shopping) price is also abt 100+ so if the price is abt the same as SPI / Impact. what would be the recommendation?

Indeed it definitely tough to survive with one income with so much to be taken care nowadays. Let hope our children will leave better than us.

Can I check whether do the P1 need to take up CCA, and if does normally it is on which day?

[skyebread]

Hi all,


Good news for parents of P1, 2012! Received reply from VP that they
will do away with the assessment on orientation day for this year, due to feedback from parents of P1, 2011.

Children will be randomly assigned to different classes and they will only conduct a test around 1 mth after schoool reopens in 2012 to identify weaker students for supplementary lessons.

Regards

[janice_0950]

wowowo! that’s really good news!!!

No test assessment on the orientation day for this year. Such of amazed!!!
2012 primary 1 such of lucky!!!

Poor kids which been went through all kind of test assesment in such of young age @ K2.

I remembered my boy faced this @ last 2 year.
What a nervous and seemed parents have nothg can help. Oops! this is my thinking only. As I did not prepare my boy in Chinese. Esp, I knew pupils in PCS have to know 2000 to 3000 words. As I do not what will be test. So I just keep my fingers cross. And parents encouragement is very important. So that’s, all I prepare for my boy. And now, he is in Pri.2. Time really past very fast.

However, it is really vvvvv tough for the (lower primary) kids to know thousand words:(…

[Woonster]

Hi all

My kids will be following me overseas till sept 13. Any idea will the sch conduct test or assessment to see if they are suitable to carry on p1 or will the sch ask my kid to start p1 e following year. Pse advise… Feeling the stress now after reading the posts here…

[Woonster]

Hi all

My kids will be following me overseas till sept 13. Any idea will the sch conduct test or assessment to see if they are suitable to carry on p1 or will the sch ask my kid to start p1 e following year. Pse advise… Feeling the stress now after reading the posts here…

[janice_0950]

hi Woonster!!!

here is the link of Poi Ching school (read it out).......^_^ to know more .....LOL
http://www.poichingsch.com/

Regarding the Primary 1 orientation will be on conduct on 18th November (Friday).....
however, as Angel said there are no assessment (test) given for this year. Thumbs up!!!
And I think it is very fortunately for all the kids. Isn't.......?
well, regarding the pri.1 assessment am not really too sure.
Could possible we as parents must keep fingers cross and relax.

Well, it is so fortunate which that no need assesment (test) for the kids.
My kid is reaching to Pri.3 next year.:(.... Time really past very fast!
He went thru the assessment. If I not wrong during that time I did not really prepare for my child.

Yeah!!! Exams are over..................what a relieved!!! LOL

Good Luck!!!!! Good Luck!!!!

[phtthp]

P1 orientation for 2012 P1 intake at Poi Ching :-

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November 18 (Friday) afternoon, 2 pm.