vlim:

I don't remember them doing composition in pri 1, maybe write a few sentences. I think still managable. However, you have to build up your kid han yi ping ying foundation as mbs is a sap school and they are studying higher chinese text book since p1. If your kid is already attending hypy enrichment class, then I think it should be fine...

i dunno how to instill interest in Chinese leh...my gal is reluctant to speak mandrain...she has problem expressing herself in mandrain....hai...really headache...

chasingjelly:

I have a copy of the booklist and my child is in p1 now. What do u need to know?


If it is of any comfort, I am shocked to know how slow MBS is, in terms of EL. The pace is really horrifying compared to neighbourhood school. Til date, no mini class test to gauge how much they have learnt. I would say it is super relax and in a way, I am glad bcos it allows my child some time to settle down.

You really don't have to worry abt cloze passages, comprehension or even creative writing for now. All these will happen later. If you take a look at the MBS test papers online, the comprehension is also v v straightforward.

I would say the only challenging about EL is oral. Doing picture description of a storybook can be easy but prediction may not come easy for kids who are not being read to frequently.

Length is not tested (in SA1) for MA and I feel fair enough bcos addition within 20 requires lots of drilling.

As for CL, I am all for sending to enrichment ctrs like Berries in preschool yrs. Berries has prepared my child well. Do give your child as many opportunities to recite something in CL if possible. This will come in handy too.


hth.

hi, can u let me have the name of textbook MBS is using for English, Chinese and Maths? I'll like to take a look at what they are teaching...sorry to trouble u ah...i tried looking at the school website..for english MBS using Houghton Mifflin Anthologies but what's the title??

Thks for letting me know abt MBS pace for English, at least i can \"relax\" abit....but still it will really help if i cld look at their papers, how to retrieve those papers online?

Oral wise i think my gal shld be ok, she is a rather talkative gal and she's very conversant in English...BUT her mandrain sucks...Seems like MBS focus more on Chinese...She has been attending Berries since Oct last year (N2), I regretted for not sending her earlier and placing too much emphasis in English..esp now knowing that MBS focus more on Chinese.......I hope she'll be able to catchup with the help of Berries...

vlim:

Admummy:

HI, where can i get the booklist for Pri 1 2010?

huh I think now too early to ask for it :? ..maybe other mums can advise

i am really curious what's the expected standard of pri 1 at MBS...When i look at the pri 1 assessment books sold at popular bookstore, i was SHOCKED :!: :!: There's close passage, comprehension, composition (??) ...i remember during my era only start doing all these in ard Pri 3??? i am really panicky now....

HI, where can i get the booklist for Pri 1 2010?

hquek:

hi admummy,


I think your maid is very familiar to your ways, and therefore exhibit those symptoms. When we have conversation, I expect that at least she face me, and definitely not see her back/bum. I would have counselled her and told her like this I cannot accept cos she is not showing me face. If she persist, i know that she's not keen to continue with me.

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ya i think she think she expert leow so very ya ya papaya...i hate confrontation and negative feeling that is why i never confront her by telling her to face me...u got any tips how to counsel her nicely whenever she is \"off track\"?

hquek:

hi admummy,


As for relative visit, honestly I would be wary....her relative is maid - dunnid to work meh? Her employer so good to let her out? It is ok to meet outside (eg on offdays) but to visit at home?? I think better not. Scarly she take your drinks, sit on sofa like queen like that, can you take it?

her relative is off on sunday...that time when my maid asked me for permission, i told her ok but only if one time and with us around....coz my maid dun have off day...i also warned her that that relative cannot pass anything to her vice versa....then she called the relative abt the good news but on the actual day, her relative called to say she's sick so the appointment was cancelled...

I’ve a maid who’s been with us since my no. 2 was 6mths old…though her 2 yrs contract expired in 2009, i continued to use her till todate as i was expecting no. 3 then…recently, i find her actions a bit intolerable and i’m not sure is it i too petty…what do u guys think?


she spoilt my bb’s mobile by over winding the "spring" and when i asked her why spoilt, she said "dunno"; last time, when she newly arrived in singapore, she would apologise and volunteer to deduct from her salary but we never do that just ask her to be careful next time …

i discovered panadol on the toilet vanity top, asked her did she take the pills, she said yes and turn her back on me, facing the sink and do washing…then i said to her (despite back facing me), if u take medicine, u must let me know…but she did not turn around to face me or acknowledge …so i said "did u hear me" then she mumble yes (still back facing me)…dun u think she’s rude?

once i opened a can of milk powder but i forgotten and asked her, she said "m’am u open one u dunno meh?"

she turned on the TV set when we were not at home…

all of the above really pissed me…but sometimes i always tell myself to give her the benefit of doubt afterall she is quite a capable worker and i cld rely on her to take care of my children and bb when i return to work…recently, she told me her relative (also a maid in singapore) wants to visit her and whether we ok with it…i was really grateful that she was honest with me and told me abt it coz if she wanna do this secretly she cld have done it without seeking our permission coz sometimes she’s at home alone with the bb …i dunno how "qing cai" i shld be…scared one day she "climb above me head", so what do u guys think i shld tighten the lesh again or let go or just be it?

Does SHHK give recommendation letter to all its members or just selective? If selective, how do they select, what criteria they look for to justify for the recommendation to the affliated schools? Sometimes I feel that the whole thingy about PV and clan/etc is a bit unfair, MOE shld do away or implement some controls over it…haiz…

Anyone out there tried this? Pls share your experience…thinking of investing on one but afraid end up as white elephant in kitchen…thks…

Wow thks so much! u gals have brought out many good points! Factors like independence, characters, etc. I was too focus on the vanity part n overlooked all these.


Well, she cld hv mirror my actions coz she always like to watch me dress up for work or put on make up…now she even wana follow me put on night cream, eye gel etc… Told her she’s young got nice skin so dun nid to put whereas mummy old need to rely on skin products to take care…end up she will sulk n said she want it so no choice I will just dip a little to let her try…So to prevent this, now I got do it discreetly but somtimes she even remind me.

Then there’s occasion that she wld overdress like wearing a tiara n princess gown for enrichment class. Of course I stopped her nonsense n end up with weepy n unhappy child… She dun understand appropriateness… To her, she want to dress nicely but it’s not appropriate dress code lor…really dunno wat to do with her…now I hv to resort to hiding some of her clothings and I try not to fuss over my attire or appearance in front of her…

I hate to do all these but if I dun do, I think she’ll go overbroad…