MMM:

bluefish7677:

when my kids can read independently I think it's enough.

I think what we did was to try to start my youngest on enrichment since K1. We also do more revision with her to ensure that she has a good foundation. So compare to her siblings who can't really read at K2, at least we can see some results with her. But I was telling Teacher Monica that we hope to do it right with her after our experience with the older ones. I am still holding the hope that hopefully by P1, she can write grammatically correct sentences

Sorry I made a mistake. my kids are attending Launchpad course instead of foundation.

Teacher Leah is much older. I’ve spoken to her before and similarly, I find that she is quite pleasant too. There was once, think she forgot the time and overrun by 15 mins and we were waiting anxiously outside as my P3 need to rush for his CL class. When I spoke to her, she even offered to help my P3 mark his compo if he does it on his own. Unfortunately we haven’t got to that as too many things to do. But so far I’ve pretty good impression of her.


Don’t worry. I think both teachers are fine. My K2’s class will have 9 being the maximum. No choice. I wanted her to complete her lift off by end of the year so she can move to success in P1.[/quote]

Thanks alot for your info.
Your k2 should be can complete her liftoff by this year. she was good at phonics and reading already.
when my kids can read independently I think it’s enough.

MMM:

bluefish7677:

Teacher told me that My K2 attends foundation first( He will start from today) then go to liftoff in Apr or May.

Do you know who is taking your K2? I just realised that Teacher Monica teaches my P4. I had a lengthy conversation with her last night and she seems very pleasant and down to earth type as well. She sounded very confident of their program. My P4 told us that quite a no. of her peers are in top class in their respective primary school (eg. hong wen and maris stella).

Teacher Monica teaches on Wed and Thur, at firt I wanted my kid to attend her class but I found there were 7 students in both two class.
I think Monica is a very good teacher because my hubby had a lengthy conversation with her.
Teacher Leah teaches on Fri and only two kids in her class, so I let my kids attend today maybe can learn more.
Hope Teacher Leah is nice like what you said because we never seen her.

MMM:

bluefish7677:

Hi, I registered for my kids yesterday, you can check with LCentre.

thanks alot.

Thanks. BTW, which class is your K2 attending? I am thinking of switching my K2 for April class as well.

She is currently with Jan & Elly which she will complete her advanced phonics by June. She is also with LW english enrichment since K1. This helped her to read independently and introduce to more words but I feel that LW is not academic enough for P1 so I've been on the lookout. She just did the assessment and she has to do liftoff. Some part might be repetition but overall I think it's a good introduction given the comprehension, etc.... Though she knows her blending, it doesn't come automatically yet. So yes, most likely I've to switch her in order to ensure that she completes her lift off program by yr end so she is well placed for success program in P1. That means I've to give up my deposit in LW.

Teacher told me that My K2 attends foundation first( He will start from today) then go to liftoff in Apr or May.

MMM:

bluefish7677:

Looking for referred for LCentral Kovan. Pls pm me your details. Thx

Any feedback for Teacher Monica and Leah?

Hi,

I've PM you. I like teacher Leah as my son is currently taught by her. She makes an effort to mark their work thorougly and she appears to be very encouraging to me.

Hi, I registered for my kids yesterday, you can check with LCentre.
thanks alot.

MMM:

Yes, everyone only has 1 chance. If more than that, I think the entire registration system will be even more chaotic. :!:


In your case, it's really tricky where to \"place your bet\" on Good luck with your selection.

You are right.
Thanks alot.

MMM:

Hi bluefish,


Great to meet you here again under this thread (after Lcentral).

Concidentally I also have a 2005 child whom I've intention to put to Lcentral or something after she completes her advanced phonics program at Jan & Elly. I think we are in the same vicinity. For us, we are a traffic light away from HIPS.

For 2010, highest PSLE scorer in HIPS is 266 while HPS is 267. So pretty close. The plus point of HIPS over HPS (my personal opinion) is that it is a SAP school (stronger focus on chinese language and culture) and it has a affiliated secondary school (quality of secondary school is a separate discussion). For that, I would personally choose HIPS over HPS.

For balloting history, you can refer to following link. The way I read it is both schools require balloting for phase 2C for those staying within 1km.
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/hougang. One consideration is that HIPS has 300 places while HPS has 240. You might want to look at the absolute no. of places left at Phase 2C.

I am so glad to meet you here again.
You are right, we live so near.
I compared websites for the both school and feel HPS is better.
But HIPS focus chinese culture that is what I want.
We only have one chance to register for Primary school.?

Hi all,


My son was borned in 2005. (register this year)
we stayed in Hougang Ave 4 within 1 km of HIPS and HGP.
Please let me know:
1) which school for HIPS and HGP is better?
2) For balloting in 2C, which school is easier to enter?

MMM:

bluefish7677:

Looking for referred for LCentral Kovan. Pls pm me your details. Thx

Any feedback for Teacher Monica and Leah?

Hi,

I've PM you. I like teacher Leah as my son is currently taught by her. She makes an effort to mark their work thorougly and she appears to be very encouraging to me.

Thank you very much!MMM!

Looking for referred for LCentral Kovan. Pls pm me your details. Thx

Any feedback for Teacher Monica and Leah?