Marymount Convent

[Tinkerbelle]

Gin:

Hi everyone,


Does anyone know how schools grade their students? How come some schools have got Foundation English or Foundation Chinese and how does one get into the different levels?

Thanks for your help!

Hi Gin,
All pri sch have Foundation classes now but it only starts in P5. In line with MOE's initiative, Subject-based banding have since replaced EM3 stream in 2008. Based on the child's P4 results of each subject, the sch will recommend the level (Standard or Foundation) your child should take for each subject in P5.

Majority of the students will go on to do Standard levels for all subjects. However, students who are weaker in any subjects will be recommended to take their weaker subjects at Foundation levels and for subjects they are stonger in at Standard levels. In other words, the student can have a mix of standard and foundation subjects. To quote an example, if the student is weak in 3 core subjects but is good in MT, the student can take all 3 core subjects at Foundation levels and take MT at the Standard level. That way, students who are weak in any subject can learn at a pace that is more suited to their needs in the Foundation level and at the same time, have the opportunity to stretch his/her potential in the subjects they excel in at the standard level.

Gin:

How are students from different categories 'grouped' when it comes to admission into Secondary Schools?

Students taking subjects at standard levels will progress to \"Express\" or \"Normal (Academic)\" streams in sec sch based on their PSLE scores. Previously, EM3 student tend to move on to Normal (Technical) but with Subject-banding, Foundation level students who are taking some subjects at Standard levels may have a chance to take these subjects at standard levels at sec sch.

Hope my explanation helps. :lol:

[Tinkerbelle]

Hi everyone,


MOE's annual MOE Excel Fest is back again. It'll be conducted on 2 April (Saturday) from 10am-6pm at Suntec convention & exhibitin centre Levels 2 & 3. Free entry. You'll need to pre-register for the seminars. Some seminars are full already.

Check out this link if interested: http://www.excelfest.com/index.php/seminar/index/time

[wkong]

Hi P1 and P2 parents,


Any idea tomorrow the girls are having Gymnastics for their CCA? I am asking on behalf for DD’s classmate.

Thanks,
wkong

[funkymonkey]

cantbearit2:

funkymonkey:

Hi tinkerbelle,

actually we are already exempted from MT no need to do exams etc...
i just thought that it'll be good for my gal to sit in and listen during MT class if the teacher doesn't mind...
She was like i mentioned; kinda cold...and maybe like you said,i should give her a chance.....I actually spoke to the AED and she agreed to sit in with my gal during MT lesson in Term 2 onwards till my gal is familiar and no longer afraid of the teacher.......good idea huh?
Her other subjects are at the \"Good\" range ,we got the report book just now...but my gal sooooo scared whenever i mention MT teacher...she doesn't even want to enter the MT classroom..i think we have to wait and see...if in term 2 ...by second week she still cannot feel comfortable in the MT classroom without AED then we'll forget about the whole thing
Its really sad coz my gal wants to learn and is a keen learner,even if she is a slow learner
Thanks so much!!!
:lovesite: :thankyou: :thankyou:

Great! Looks like u R still keen to gif it a try. Watever the outcome, like wat Tinkerbelle said, u have our support. :hugs: :hugs:

Hi can't bear it,
Thanks dear!! :love: :love: :thankyou:

[funkymonkey]

Tinkerbelle:

funkymonkey:

Hi tinkerbelle,


actually we are already exempted from MT no need to do exams etc...
i just thought that it'll be good for my gal to sit in and listen during MT class if the teacher doesn't mind...
She was like i mentioned; kinda cold...and maybe like you said,i should give her a chance.....I actually spoke to the AED and she agreed to sit in with my gal during MT lesson in Term 2 onwards till my gal is familiar and no longer afraid of the teacher.......good idea huh?
Her other subjects are at the \"Good\" range ,we got the report book just now...but my gal sooooo scared whenever i mention MT teacher...she doesn't even want to enter the MT classroom..i think we have to wait and see...if in term 2 ...by second week she still cannot feel comfortable in the MT classroom without AED then we'll forget about the whole thing
Its really sad coz my gal wants to learn and is a keen learner,even if she is a slow learner
Thanks so much!!!
:lovesite: :thankyou: :thankyou:

Hi funkymonkey,

Excellent idea that the AED is willing to sit in with your DD for MT class till she's used to her new teacher. I must admit the AED is very supportive and understanding. Given the phobia your DD has with anything MT, sounds like a good idea to take things slowly. Test the temperature first then jump into the pool...keke. Wish your DD all the best with her trial sessions when sch reopens. Hope she can \"melt\" her MT teacher's coldness. Like you mentioned, if your DD still doesn't feel at ease by end of week 2, then can abandon the idea. :xedfingers:

Wow...your DD did well for her report book. :ugogirl:
Definitely deserves the reward & shopping trip.

Hi tinkerbelle,
Thanks dear...
all in KSP have been super supportive and boosted my moral support!!!!
we should all meet up one day so i can all hug all of you and buy you all \"kopi\"

:thankyou: :thankyou: :thankyou:

[funkymonkey]

cantbearit2:

autumn82:

[quote=\"Tinkerbelle\"]
Hi cantbearit2 & autumn82,

Not drinking enough water is common in pri sch as the sch imposes rules like \"No drinking in the classroom\" thus many children can only drink water during recess & PE. That's way our gals can't finish their water.

I just asked her today if her teacher allows drinking water in classroom. She said yes, if you wanna drink water, raise 1 finger. If wanna go ladies, raise 2 fingers. :lol: :lol:

Tsk, my gal has been nursing her cough since the start of P1 until now, I hope she gets well soon.. This Mar hols, will pump her with more water & rest!

Hey, tats a pretty nasty cough yur DD has. Better take gd care of her during the hols.[/quote]Hi autumn 82,
Hope your gal will get a gooooooood rest this coming holidays!
Take care

[funkymonkey]

cantbearit2:

autumn82:

That's fast!

My gal gotten back her report book. Tsk. Teacher commented she needs to focus during lesson. :lol: See told u I have a dreamer here.. tsk.

My DD oso got back her report book. FT said she has made an effort to write neatly. Hee....!!!! At least my efforts paid off. Phew! But guess her penmanship still need to put in lots of hard work.

Hi can'tbearit,
:congrats: :congrats:
Well done to your gal!

[funkymonkey]

cantbearit2:

funkymonkey:

[quote=\"wkong\"]Yeah.. P1 and P2 students no need to attend school on 25 March due to MCS is having 50th Annual Athletic Meet :rahrah:

Hi all
:rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:
My gal circled the 25th of March on her calendar and wrote SHOPPING!!!!!
:rotflmao:

Hm....wonder whr yur DD got the shopping genes fr? Daddy, maybe??? Hee....!!!! :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:[/quote]Hi can'tbearit,
I dun know where she got this shopping \"gene\"
I'm sooooooo anti fashion...i look like i'm wearing a potato sack
on some days....
my DH sometimes look like coolie...
enough said....
:rotflmao:

[autumn82]

wkong:

Hi P1 and P2 parents,


Any idea tomorrow the girls are having Gymnastics for their CCA? I am asking on behalf for DD's classmate.

Thanks,
wkong

I'm not sure abt it, but I guess if the CCA is cancelled, the teachers will issue a letter to inform the parents. Coz this week, my gal's CCA was also cancelled and a note was given.

[wkong]

autumn82:

wkong:

Hi P1 and P2 parents,


Any idea tomorrow the girls are having Gymnastics for their CCA? I am asking on behalf for DD's classmate.

Thanks,
wkong

I'm not sure abt it, but I guess if the CCA is cancelled, the teachers will issue a letter to inform the parents. Coz this week, my gal's CCA was also cancelled and a note was given.

Yeah, DD took up netball for CCA and was given a letter as well as I rec'd SMS from Ms Chow that it will be cancelled due to teacher-parent meeting.

I'll let DD's classmate know. Thanks.