Maris Stella High

[emdad]

My DS (in P1) said he is supposed to take some test this week. When I asked him what test and who told him, he said dunno what test and not the teacher who told him but the person who helps the teacher (I supposed he was referring to allied teachers?). Anyway, he blur like sotong most times about such things. So my DW and I told DS that since he has been telling us that he has been been paying attention in class (I am a little sceptical btw … haha …), then he should be able to sit for whatever test that comes and do it well, simply need to check his work, do his best and leave the rest to God. My DS was like, Er ok (in his usual as happy as he could be attitude). Haha … trying to filter down my "jai" (aka cool and relaxed) behaviour and not show any signs of panic or stress about schooling. I just found out that there is a difference between "studying" and "learning". Studying is not fun and it "de-motivates" the desire to know more. On the other hand, learning is fun and spurs one’s hunger to want to find out more.


So I hope, my DS (and yours too) will take whatever test result that comes as a reflection of his knowledge gap and have the desire to acquire more knowledge. On reflection, I can’t recall any famous inventor/scientist that were "forced" to become one. In fact, they were all hungry for knowledge, a little querky, a little hyper active (in some areas and especially in their hunger for knowledge), etc.

I know I know … for us parents, its easier said than done … Hahaha …

[snail]

Hi


Haha… think my DS is very sotong. Never hear of any test for P1.
Does anyone know details of this test? which subject?
Btw, do the teachers explain what they have taught each day in the marist book? haha… when I asked my DS, he always said "don’t know" sigh…thanks

[cindyll]

Few years back when my DS was in P1, the form teacher used to update homeworks & exams on class blog. Not too sure if the P1 teachers are still doing now though.

[bbyy]

hmm… i didnt hear my boy talks about any test either. but this week there will be his first HYPY spelling and next week will be his first english spelling. the teacher will write to us almost daily on the progress and what they had learn in class. and i am also being hopeful that he is able to be as happy as he was in childcare.


i hearsay other pri sch has already selecting / selected CCA for their kids. have you guys got any notification on this?

[snail]

Hmm my boy receives only English but no Chinese spelling notice hmm strange

Btw anyone knows of any good after care school in serangoon other than tlc? Tks

[scang]

snail:

Hmm my boy receives only English but no Chinese spelling notice hmm strange

Btw anyone knows of any good after care school in serangoon other than tlc? Tks

you can try Bethesda.
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4513&p=705946&hilit=Bethesda+TLC#p705946

[nguan]

cindyll:

Few years back when my DS was in P1, the form teacher used to update homeworks & exams on class blog. Not too sure if the P1 teachers are still doing now though.

my DS form teacher emailed me last Friday on his progress. she did mention that there will be English spelling this week.

guess different teacher will use different method to update parents on their student progress.


Cheerio,

[valaiggy]

snail:

Btw anyone knows of any good after care school in serangoon other than tlc? Tks

My son's put up at Morning Star Hougang (Lorong Low Koon) opposite Holy Innocent primary. A distance away but I think they have a good environment. Large grass compound. Go there by school bus, about 8 from MSHS.

[nms1]

I know this is very early but can anyone tell me when MS usually holds P1 orientation? Is it before or after the end of term 4? Weekday or Saturday? I am in the midst of putting together our work events calendar for the year so it would be great to try to avoid missing it as my son will be joining next year

[scang]

nms1:

I know this is very early but can anyone tell me when MS usually holds P1 orientation? Is it before or after the end of term 4? Weekday or Saturday? I am in the midst of putting together our work events calendar for the year so it would be great to try to avoid missing it as my son will be joining next year

Admin day around Oct.
orientation day around Nov.
both week day.