Marymount Convent

[Gin]

Hi michiyms,


My older one has a life of her own and I don't expect her to be helping out with her sister's school work. They love each other very much and that is all that matters :). My hubby and I will help our DD2 and it should be ok. Teaching wise, I am well prepared. The thing is, it all depends on how our DD2 takes to the stressful education system in Singapore :). My DD1 attended international schools while we were overseas. Back here in Singapore, I intend to let DD2 find her own footing as much as possible and let her enjoy her younger years :). I do believe in 'studying smart' without the overly long hours and drills that children are put through here in Singapore. I guess we will just have to wait and see..... :).

[gorilla]

Good Morning All


Welcome new P1 2012 mums!

Wow Gin, you've a 22 yr old daughter! Envy envy... me a long way.

[jnemummy]

Hi P2012 mums and dads,

Have you rec’d the letter confirming enrollment and orientation? I still have not rec’d on Sat?

[michyms]

Gin:

Hi michiyms,


My older one has a life of her own and I don't expect her to be helping out with her sister's school work. They love each other very much and that is all that matters :). My hubby and I will help our DD2 and it should be ok. Teaching wise, I am well prepared. The thing is, it all depends on how our DD2 takes to the stressful education system in Singapore :). My DD1 attended international schools while we were overseas. Back here in Singapore, I intend to let DD2 find her own footing as much as possible and let her enjoy her younger years :). I do believe in 'studying smart' without the overly long hours and drills that children are put through here in Singapore. I guess we will just have to wait and see..... :).

Gin, yes I do understand. I think at 22 years old, she is pretty much on her own. It's great that your dd1 had the opportunity to study in an international school abroad. That is wonderful exposure. Is she already in the workforce now? I agree that we should try to let our kids enjoy their childhood. I find that its a constant struggle to find that balance between letting them play, and pushing them in their studies in this rather stressful system. I hope I'll be able to find that balance somehow

[michyms]

jnemummy:

Hi P2012 mums and dads,

Have you rec'd the letter confirming enrollment and orientation? I still have not rec'd on Sat?

jnemummy, they could have mailed it on Friday, so you'll probably get it early this week since mail doesn't get delivered on Saturdays now. If you want to mark your calendar, orientation is on 19.11.2011 at 8.30am. Registration starts at 8am (super early for a weekend :shock: )

[serpent2105]

jnemummy:

Hi P2012 mums and dads,

Have you rec'd the letter confirming enrollment and orientation? I still have not rec'd on Sat?

me too... been opening letterbox daily for the confimation letter.... :nailbite:

[ohdaddy]

Gin:

Hi michiyms,


My older one has a life of her own and I don't expect her to be helping out with her sister's school work. They love each other very much and that is all that matters :). My hubby and I will help our DD2 and it should be ok. Teaching wise, I am well prepared. The thing is, it all depends on how our DD2 takes to the stressful education system in Singapore :). My DD1 attended international schools while we were overseas. Back here in Singapore, I intend to let DD2 find her own footing as much as possible and let her enjoy her younger years :). I do believe in 'studying smart' without the overly long hours and drills that children are put through here in Singapore. I guess we will just have to wait and see..... :).

Yeah, I agree with michyms, the exposure and experience would be awesome for your DD1, but at their age, they probably won't appreciate it as much or appreciate it differently from us parents :).

Not sure about the drills, do they do it still or differently? hmm

[michyms]

ohdaddy:

Gin:

Hi michiyms,


My older one has a life of her own and I don't expect her to be helping out with her sister's school work. They love each other very much and that is all that matters :). My hubby and I will help our DD2 and it should be ok. Teaching wise, I am well prepared. The thing is, it all depends on how our DD2 takes to the stressful education system in Singapore :). My DD1 attended international schools while we were overseas. Back here in Singapore, I intend to let DD2 find her own footing as much as possible and let her enjoy her younger years :). I do believe in 'studying smart' without the overly long hours and drills that children are put through here in Singapore. I guess we will just have to wait and see..... :).

Yeah, I agree with michyms, the exposure and experience would be awesome for your DD1, but at their age, they probably won't appreciate it as much or appreciate it differently from us parents :).

Not sure about the drills, do they do it still or differently? hmm

ohdaddy, I'm sure they still drill, just in a more sophisticated manner, that even parents cannot figure out. Looking at the P1 maths assessment books, I wonder if they are teaching maths or english. The problem sums are like an entire essay, IMHO :shock:

[michyms]

Here's what to expect in P1: http://www.marymountconvent.moe.edu.sg/wbn/slot/pagetree/ct1090/dc39bd5bf_1089860.pdf

Doesn't seem easy at all

[ohdaddy]

michyms:

Here's what to expect in P1: http://www.marymountconvent.moe.edu.sg/wbn/slot/pagetree/ct1090/dc39bd5bf_1089860.pdf

Doesn't seem easy at all

OW that is a real dampener on all thoughts that primary school should be fun, of course learning can be fun too but it is sure different from when we were primary one!