Club FTWM

[Imami]

The "busy season" in my office has started. Haiz… So dreading it. The worst was last year when I was practically working every weekends, public holidays, week nights for three straight months. Gosh, I really felt that I had neglected my son.


This year, I hope things will be different although the way I see it, things seem to be getting worse…

[MintyMin]

Imami:

MintyMin:

Imami,


Problems as in late in picking them up? So far i do not have such issues.. N the student care principal did say that they will stay till kids being picked up.. but of coz we shld not make it into a habit..

As for source of bad influence.. i guess it is inevitable.. as long as they go to sch.. there is no way you can stop them.. n we shld aws trust tat our kids remember wat we taught them at hm.. constant reminders and explanations are needed no matter if they are in student care or not.. IMO..

Yup, late in picking them up. I would have such problem a few times in a year (which is not very bad, but when I am late, I am very late).

I see.. can ur dh help during times tat u can't pick ds up? Or do u stay near any relatives tat might be able to help?

[heyhoe]

I had my share of being late in picking my kids up. Although we tried not to, it’s really difficult at times.


Thus, I made arrangements for the student care teacher to send them to "koufu". With extra cash, my kids will buy some snack/dinner while we rushed to pick them up.

[Kissgurami]

Imami:

Yup, late in picking them up. I would have such problem a few times in a year (which is not very bad, but when I am late, I am very late).

Where is the student care located near the school or your home?

[ftwmum]

Kissgurami:

ftwmum:

Hi all,


As you can guess from my nick I am a FTWM with no maid. DS starting P1 next year, hope to get him into student care as we cant afford a maid.
My mum is currently looking after DS after school.

Would love to hear more from the FTW mummies here who use BASC.

Thank u

Hi ftwmum

For BASC, I would agree it is tougher to receive feedback on. I did the scouting on my own as I was deciding between 3 BASC. I actually went during 3 different timing and days to spot check how is discipline handled within BASC. How the kids interact. Had the BASC show me around, see the food menu , their focus. Example, DDs BASC has 1 day in a month where they observe being vegetarians. their school holiday activities include visitings to old folks home, understanding various occupations and caring about pets.

The centre has to give you a good feel and mine includes revising spelling and making sure school homework is done in BASC.

Took me 3 months before I was firmly decided.

Hope this will help you

Thank u Kissgurami
Dunno if I can just arrive unannounced to the BASC within DS's future school.....The other is a tuition centre so cant just walk in as and when?
The one at the tuition centre sounds good but fee is $320pm

[Imami]

MintyMin:

Yup, late in picking them up. I would have such problem a few times in a year (which is not very bad, but when I am late, I am very late).

I see.. can ur dh help during times tat u can't pick ds up? Or do u stay near any relatives tat might be able to help?[/quote]
my husband? If he is in sg lor. But that's the point - he is hardly in sg!

My fil is working and mil is not in good health. Won't want to bother them. Besides son's cc is not near their home.

[Imami]

Kissgurami:

Imami:

Yup, late in picking them up. I would have such problem a few times in a year (which is not very bad, but when I am late, I am very late).

Where is the student care located near the school or your home?

Neither. My son is only 5yo. It's five min drive from our place. If I leave office on time, I can reach his cc within 30min. If I leave later, then I would be caught in a jam.

There was once I was stalled in office until 7pm and cc closed at 7pm. The traffic was horrible and I had to chiong the bus lane. Haiz... End up reach there at 7.50pm (50min late)....

The teachers were informed that I would b very late when I was on my way. They were cool when I finally reached but I felt very bad about it. Bought them two gifts the next day to show my appreciation.

[Imami]

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Kissgurami:

Imami:

[quote=\"ScaredyMum\"]Realised that this Club is not as active as Club SAHM wor.... hahaha...

Ya boi!

LOL, busy working, cleaning the house and trying to revise with kids? :siam: :rotflmao:[/quote]We are doing great - got a few postings today!

[Kissgurami]

ftwmum:

Thank u Kissgurami
Dunno if I can just arrive unannounced to the BASC within DS's future school.....The other is a tuition centre so cant just walk in as and when?
The one at the tuition centre sounds good but fee is $320pm

You can actually and that is the first check, if someone stops you

Safety check, if the BASC doesnt even bother who comes in and out, it is a concern.

Dds BASC monthly is 350. it is a higher cost compared to the other BASC but I like the environment and DDs are happy there too.

[Kissgurami]

Imami:

Neither. My son is only 5yo. It's five min drive from our place. If I leave office on time, I can reach his cc within 30min. If I leave later, then I would be caught in a jam.

There was once I was stalled in office until 7pm and cc closed at 7pm. The traffic was horrible and I had to chiong the bus lane. Haiz... End up reach there at 7.50pm (50min late)....

The teachers were informed that I would b very late when I was on my way. They were cool when I finally reached but I felt very bad about it. Bought them two gifts the next day to show my appreciation.

I see, this happened when DDs were also near my home. I was alone so like you, there wasnt extra help. I used to be late twice a week and paying the fine or the CC teacher will bring DDs home as she just stays in the same block and provide meals . That too came with a cost. So in the end, I transferred DDs out to the CC right opposite my work place so even if I finish at 6.55, i can still run over to grab them.

at that time, home at punggol and work at jurong. so every morning I just drive them over and head to work. when work is done, i just grab them home.

The CC opposite my work costs much more but when I had to pay $20 fine each time. I rather put the extra cash in having a better CC.

That really helped alot