Marymount Convent
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JonC:
Thanks JonCArticle from http://imcmsimages.mediacorp.sg/CMSFileserver/documents/006/PDF/20110120/2001FPG003.pdf
North South Expressway gets the go-ahead
Dylan Loh
Govt to acquire land; owners have 2 years to move once land acquired
SINGAPORE - By 2020, motorists travelling between the city area and housing estates in the north will have another faster option: The Government yesterday gave the nod to the new North South Expressway (NSE), which will provide a high-speed road link from residential estates such as Woodlands, Sembawang and Ang Mo Kio to the city centre.
The NSE will ease the growing traffic along the north-south corridor currently served by only the Central Expressway (CTE).
But, the greater convenience for motorists will mean disruption to several property owners.
In a massive acquisition exercise, the Government will have to acquire some 40 lots and over 30 partial lots of land for the construction of the NSE.
This means that houses along Marymount Terrace, as well as several properties on the Marymount Convent site including the Orange Valley Nursing Home, the Good Shepherd Chapel and Rose Villa, will have to relocate.
However, Marymount Kindergarten and Marymount Convent School will remain where they are.
Work on the new expressway, which runs parallel to the CTE and will also connect to existing expressways such as the Seletar Expressway, is expected to begin in 2013 - and that is the deadline for the properties to move.
Responding to media queries, the Singapore Land Authority and Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a joint statement: \"All owners whose properties are affected by the acquisition will be given two years from the date of acquisition to vacate the premises.\"
Residents at Marymount Terrace who spoke to MediaCorp said they have received the acquisition notices and have little option but to move.
One of them, Ms Joseph Esther, said she will be looking for a new home.
Another resident, who declined to be named, said he was getting his property evaluated before entering into discussions with the authorities on compensation.
The congestion on the CTE, especially during peak hours, has been a perennial complaint among motorists.
According to LTA, even with the completion of the CTE-widening project by the end of this year, traffic along the north-south corridor is expected to continue to grow. It added that the NSE will help ease traffic on major arterial roads, such as Thomson Road and Marymount Road.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority said the sites at Marymount Terrace and Marymount Convent will be considered for residential development after the completion of the new expressway.
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jesyeo:
Hope yur mom gets better soon. Take care.Hi all,
I will not be able to go Tmr. My mom was admitted to hospital, will need to bring my DD to visit her tomorrow morning. My DH will go to the briefing instead. So u gals don't have to look out for Moon Teng. Miss the chance of meeting u all. Shall wait for the next opportunity. -
jesyeo:
Hope your mom gets well soon!Hi all,
I will not be able to go Tmr. My mom was admitted to hospital, will need to bring my DD to visit her tomorrow morning. My DH will go to the briefing instead. So u gals don't have to look out for Moon Teng. Miss the chance of meeting u all. Shall wait for the next opportunity. -
acbj:
acbj, looks like yur DD's interest is in the outdoor sports. :evil: But mummy tink otherwise. haha...When I asked DD how was the art audition, she asked me if she can go and join netball! She told me she saw the upper Pri playing and wanted to join in, but they told her it's 'private' so she cant join them. Hahahaha.....
I told her that I only fill in Art club as she has never mentioned netball to me before.
:? :?
My DD didn't get into Art Club.
Congrats to all who got into a CCA!!! Hv fun!!!
BTW, din catch preggie lady tis morn. Did u go? -
funkymonkey:
Aiyo, me in lilac leh. During P's briefing seated on the left (direction: facing the P), mayb ard 5 or 6 rows back.
I was looking out for can'tbearit too and didn't see anyone in lilac...got dark purple...
I would LOVE to meet all the KS parents next time...
Like can'tbearit suggested...bring a rose?
:? Or maybe hold up cards that say KS parents...then we know where to line up! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Anyway, din c acbj. thot she's the easiest to spot. Hee......
Nex time we gather at a specific pt b4 gg up to the hall. Rose a bit paisay. :oops: I v shy leh.... -
cantbearit2:
Alamak..didn't see u then.
Aiyo, me in lilac leh. During P's briefing seated on the left (direction: facing the P), mayb ard 5 or 6 rows back.funkymonkey:
I was looking out for can'tbearit too and didn't see anyone in lilac...got dark purple...
I would LOVE to meet all the KS parents next time...
Like can'tbearit suggested...bring a rose?
:? Or maybe hold up cards that say KS parents...then we know where to line up! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Anyway, din c acbj. thot she's the easiest to spot. Hee......
Nex time we gather at a specific pt b4 gg up to the hall. Rose a bit paisay. :oops: I v shy leh....
I sat right in front of the principal!!!
no no not KS...my girl said her teacher told them to ask parents to occupy front row so my gal dragged me there! :oops: :oops: -
LLX04:
Hihi LLX04
Omg, u still awake at 4:40am? Lol, hope to see ya later in responsibility class, I will be wearing a grey blouse with jeans.
Nice to meet you!!!!
My Bb 'woke me up' and after which its hard to go back to sleep... hv been an early riser for the past few weeks... It's similar to my 1st pregnancy. I also wake up around this time. Seems like her bio-clock cos after I gave birth, she also wake up around 4am++ for feed. Thankfully it's only for the first 4 months....
Takes after jie jie.... Hope that it won't take long for this one to sleep through the night too.
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cantbearit2:
Yes! I was there with my big belly!!!!
acbj, looks like yur DD's interest is in the outdoor sports. :evil: But mummy tink otherwise. haha...
BTW, din catch preggie lady tis morn. Did u go?
Next time let's hv a booth!!
I am too shy to carry a rose.....
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abeT,
the P juz did a re-cap on d VP's presentation during orientation day so din find it informative (except for the toilet & upgrading issue). U can go thru the slides in the aftn.
As for the class time wif Mrs. Sarah Tan, it was info overload for me. Din expect so much thgs for our young ones. For yur benefit & other Perseverance parents, these r some of d notes i took down:
1) MCS slated for upgrading by MOE in 2012
2) Humility & Compassion will b d top 2 class after banding exercise at the end of P1 (d rest r mixed abilities)
3) MOE has changed toilet contractor and will prob comes in ard Feb 2011
4) CCA at upper lvl is not compulsory as in other sch cos MCS have PE3 (their PE3 CCA will b recorded)
5) Try to get yur DD to read books whether fr sch library or yur own hse's collection (every 4 bks read, DD will b able to colour a rectangular box beside their name on a chart right at the back of their classroom)
a)Each bk read shld b recorded inside the helpmate (can't remember the page no. but towards the back)
b)Make sure yur DD shows Mrs. Tan the recorded helpmate after reading 4 bks.
6) Compo-will b shown 1 pic wif some helping words. DD needs to form 50 sentences wif these helping words
7) Compre-need to come straight 2 d pt. Dun start ans wif \"it's bcos....\" or worse still copy fr d question. eg. Why did Sarah come to sch crying? \"Sarah come to sch crying b'cos.....\" recommended ans: \"She lost her purse along the way to sch...\"
Handwriting is oso impt (one of d graded component) My DD is in deep trouble for this (her handwriting is juz like a typical boy, haha....)
9) Make sure sch shoes & jacket r labelled, ever had gals lost their shoes :shock:
10)Need to initial on the helpmate if sighted any Mrs. Tan's remarks in the helpmate
11)Need to initial for work done in sch if DD brings back (eg. spelling bk)
12)Muz bring 1 storybk everyday (MT story bk instead of Eng for Fri only)
13)Nurses will b coming to MCS 1 wk aft CNY for immunization. More details to follow (therefore will b collecting health bklet nearer the date)
Sorry the above r not in sequence but hope that helps. D slide will include the assessment weightage and it's 0% for term 1. Still have time to catch up.
BTW, for all GSSC parents, chked wif them liao. They will go whr MCS goes meaning, no worries for us lah. Phew!!!!
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funkymonkey:
Haha...not KS then y r u in this KSP forum??? :evil: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Alamak..didn't see u then.
I sat right in front of the principal!!!
no no not KS...my girl said her teacher told them to ask parents to occupy front row so my gal dragged me there! :oops: :oops:
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