Pat's Schoolhouse
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debpch:
Hi debpch,Shiyunu,
oh.. so u considered the tanglin branch as well?
for us, we were given a choice of emily & tanglin...
we did have a preference for emily because it is more convenient, but we felt so comfortable with Ada that in the end, we decided to try tanglin...
don't know if it will work out though cos although emily is far for us, tanglin is even worse...
that's why we probably will have to opt for full-day... anyway, Ada told us to think about it slowly & get back to her when school starts next year.
your kid will be classmates with crystalbelle's then...
is your kid attending any classes at the moment? i am so concerned about the falling sick and separation anxiety... top that with the transport logistics... :!:
what do you think of school bus?
When is Tanglin's gg to start next year?
They getting new teachers or transferring from exisitng Pat's?
Guess U dont have to worry too much abt separation anxiety, most of the kids take ard 1 week. And when they realise that the rest of the kids are not crying at all, they will stop eventually.
Its common to take school bus at Mt Emily, since its on a \"mountain top\".
Not sure about tanglin.
No issue with school bus so far.
Why did u eventually choose Tanglin since its further for u? -
crystalbelle,
really? only 1 week? my fren was telling me that her kid cried for 2 months!
i dun think i can endure 2 months of crying...
tanglin is actually starting Dec this year. but, i will be sending my kid in next Jan... so, we can start PG immediately...
teachers-wise, understand that there will be a mix of new (hired and undergoing training as we speak now) and old teachers (from other branches)
I like Tanglin cos it is more school-like (i.e. classrooms) and as I said previously, we are comfortable with the principal. Disadvantage include:(1) distance, (2) air-con... so, still have to see how...
so, you kid is on 2-way school-bus? What time is the pick-up? What time do they arrive in school? What time do they leave school? What time do they reach home? I am also exploring the school-bus option cos being FTWM, I can imagine my stress level if I have to make sure that kid/me is not late for school/work & prob have to leave early to pick kid up... :slapshead: -
Hi debpch,
I guess it depend alot on the kid's nature.
Maybe shy shy ones willl take longer.
I also notice that those prone to crying, they have a tendacy to cry when others start to cry.
For your case, since its a new branch, and everyone will be new there, guess \"mass crying\" should be common.
Mine was ok within a week. And most of the kids there were.
Since they come in by piecemeal and the majority were behaving normal, so maybe the crying one will feel odd if she keep crying.
Oh, taking old teachers from other branches...
Hope they doesnt take away my kid's teachers.
They are great!!
Its good to have individual classroom. I can understand why you choose Tanglin. Somemore everything is new there since its a new branch!
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School bus wise, it purely depend on where you stay.
THe further your place is from the school, the later your child will reach home.
Is there someone at home to pick your kid up at the dropoff point? if not, u still have to rush home before yr kid gets drop off.
Most likely my kid will be in full day program next year. So keeping my fingers crossed that the programs are good.
Were you brief as to what they do in the afternoon after their nap?
I do hope they can have things like speech and drama etc, but i think its meant for older classes, not for 3 years old. -
Hi Pat’s mummies,
Anyone know why Pat’s dont have school uniforms/Tshirts?
Is that the trend all this while?
Its always a headache to choose clothes every morning. Another headache when the child came home with colorful patches all over the new clothes. -
crystalbelle08:
My concern about the lack of school uniforms is the security concern. I guess this is part and parcel of the Pat's philosophy? When I asked, the answer is that the school issue standard school bags to the students. If you ask me, I think same school bags everywhere is worst, easily mistaken! Whereas I think the child should wear school uniform and carry unique bags easily identifiable. This is just my own opinion....Hi Pat's mummies,
Anyone know why Pat's dont have school uniforms/Tshirts?
Is that the trend all this while?
Its always a headache to choose clothes every morning. Another headache when the child came home with colorful patches all over the new clothes.
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crystalbelle08:
Hi crystalbelle08,
Hi MLJ,
I suggest, u go down and take a look and check with the principal.
I just understand that there is a room for the playgroup after all.
converted from a storeroom.
So maybe for yr kid who is 4 year, the nursery class, they can convert somewhere into a room also.
Went down today, not too impressed. The rooms look a bit cramp and the partitions are low. But I did not spend much time there, I went in, took a quick look and then had to rush off. Now am thinking about Eton but they are quite expensive. I am not sure if it is worth it? Have you decided on which branch to go for you child yet? -
yes mummy! in fact i did asked before and i m always being asked by neighbours we bump into on why my girl go to school without uniforms.
She has stained most of her clothes and yes i personally do not like the idea that the school does not need the children to wear uniforms. -
crystalbelle,
i probably will get the schoolbus to drop off at grandparents' place & then i pickup from there. we stay really far... so, if the ride is like 2 hours, then probably have to forget this option liao...
in fact, i was even thinking of getting a chartered taxi... i have seen some people at my workplace coming to office everyday in the same taxi so i am wondering if i can make an arrangement like that? any suggestions? :?
actually, i did ask about what the kids do in PM for PG... think it is something like: 1 to 3 pm nap and 3 to 5 pm enrichment. but most of the activity is in AM.
which makes me wonder... what if there is a half-day PM class, will kids on full-day be expected to go through the same stuff that they go through in AM? Isn't that weird? Otherwise, or PM kids are there for\"enrichment\" only?
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uniforms… yahor, my husband was asking me the same question… he was saying that kids look so cute in uniform so why dun have?
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MLJ:
Hi MLJ,crystalbelle08:
Hi crystalbelle08,
Went down today, not too impressed. The rooms look a bit cramp and the partitions are low. But I did not spend much time there, I went in, took a quick look and then had to rush off. Now am thinking about Eton but they are quite expensive. I am not sure if it is worth it? Have you decided on which branch to go for you child yet?
Have decided to stay at Mt Emily for next year since there is a \"room\" for playgroup after all. Even though its converted from store room, its better than sharing the big room with the bigger kids.
Yes, that big room is indeed cramp and the partitions is low. At most shoulder level.
When my kid is promoted to nursery level next year, i will have to consider again as that open concept is not quite ideal.
Whats the fees for Eton?
Have you consider Pat's Tanglin?
Understand from fellow mummies that it is a new branch. Vacancies shldnt be an issue.
By the way, Eton has school uniform?
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