Pat's Schoolhouse

[Freesia]

Yes I agree :))

[Snow Crystal]

MandyMummy:

:yikes: wow, times have really changed. Last time, they were seen as providing a one stop solution to parents who want CC/ preschool and enrichment.

I thought so too.... Last time many years back :oops: those who go Pats seldom or don't go enrichment. I remember being impressed cos they said the K2 kids there already learn to write nice compos in K2 many years ago.

[Freesia]

Last time P1 standard not the same as p1 now leh. P1 now come term 4 must start to write compo leh. maths - time, money, multiplication, dividion, mass, numbers to 100 etc. Good preschool inculcate character building which takes up a lot of time.

[Freesia]

I mean to say compo with details

[VooVoo]

The Halifax lease will run out by end of 2012. Both Baby Haven and Halifax preschool are looking for alternative location

[Kabby]

Hi freesia,

I think it depends on the parents. My elder son is in P2, younger son in K2 Pats now. Next yr P1.

In Pats, he is in extended half day so he has all the afternoon enrichments. I don’t enrol him for any other enrichment at all. From what I see, the weekly reports, the PTMs and the portfolio he brings home, he should be well-prepared for P1 and beyond.

My elder son is in P2, so I know my ds2 definitely knows all the work in P1 and P2. He is able to do the worksheets of my elder son independently.

As for compositions, yes in Pats, they do both Chinese and English writing too. My sons’ Chinese is weaker but they can still write pretty ok. English no problem. My elder son is still topping his class in all 3 subjects.

Just some assurance for those parents whose kids are in Pats and not having enrichment. I think it’s not necc to shell out extra $$ for enrichment. Of course, if the parents want, it’s a bonus.

[grace220]

My son at Whitley branch. Agreed that pat’s school not prepare chinese better.

[sher_yeo]

Smurfy


I too worry when he doesnt sleep well. He will also have dark eye rings. How does a parent prepare the child if he or she is attending half day afternoon? My son wakes up about 630am everyday. He will nap about 1130 for 2 hours. How to get him ready for afternoon session nursery with lunch at home squeezed in? He takes about an hour to eat!!!

Anybody knows what is the curriculum for half day afternoon at Pats? So if one attends afternoon session means he cant have extra enrichment in Pats?

BabyRR
Congratulations on your new job. I share your same concern on Aroozoo branch. How can we tell if the teachers and facilities are on par with other branches? The building is so old now that I cannot visualise how they can refurbish. Happy for you that Aroozoo works for you. I think you and I face the same problem if they go to Eton. The choices are quite clear now

[footix]

Hi all PSH parents,


I would like to check if PSH asks for advance school fees payment for January 2012 in order to secure your child’s place in PSH for 2012?

(My child’s current school is doing so. I’m pulling her out and put her in PSH next year.)

[Koolmama]

Hi Footix,


YES Pat's not only asks you for advance payment, they ask for it all the way before in AUGUST!!! If you don't pay by Sept, your child loses a slot for the following year...

footix:

Hi all PSH parents,

I would like to check if PSH asks for advance school fees payment for January 2012 in order to secure your child's place in PSH for 2012?

(My child's current school is doing so. I'm pulling her out and put her in PSH next year.)