Hi Fruitypie, I would like the contact as well. Please pm me

Hmm.. makes sense!

Overall on AGPS, :salute: Time flies! I remember I was like the mummies here who enrolled their children into AGPS, but at that time 3 years ago, (see the first 2 pages of this thread), there wasn't much information about this school.


However, I commented on my first impression of the school during orientation then, and I still maintain my compliments now It's really a \"healthy\" school I would describe. Healthy in a sense that my girl (now P3) does not feel pressure in learning. Everyday she would come home and describes what she has done in school and occasionally relates the events during the assembly with enthusiasm. The school also implemented healthy food sets sold in the canteen for the students. My daughter learns things in a fun and interactive way, even the teachers and principal play down to be their levels during events such as sports day, children day etc. I actually agree to their teaching methods so I have no complaints with that. Unless you are those very very strict ones and think that schools should be a solemn place to learn things.

That say, it doesn't mean they are not strict. They just convey the methods to the students in a light-hearted manner. If you don't pass up homework or misbehave, there will be consequences too!

Suchusmom:

Can somebody please give me a feedback on 'Life Community Service' student care which is located in Blk 306C. Does anybody's kids go to this student care? I am thinking of enrolling my child there and would appreciate an urgent feedback. Thanks.

Hi, I have no children sent to that student care but my mum stays in that block and before I moved out, I stayed there too. My opinion is, it is quite noisy most of the times. And sometimes when I walked past, the older students mixed with the younger students were creating a ruckus, nuisance basically (it caters to 7-12 years old if I'm not wrong). So all these while I do not have a good impression.

Actually if I want to take her for such diagnostics tests or profiling, where do I take her to? Poly clinics? Children specialist?

One of my kids is like that and we do some role-plays about social situations when he is dumbfounded or does not know what to say, what will be a temporary answer he can give people. I know of introverted adults who have learnt how to let people know that they are thinking by saying \"I'm still listening to what you're saying but I\"m thinking about my own response.\"[/quote]

We've also done that, and it works somewhat for one-on-one conversations and with people who are more familiar with her. But in groups and with people who aren't used to her, they just find her very hard to talk to! Oh well, that's just something she has to deal with. Actually, I don't think she cares if no-one talks to her, but we are concerned how she is going to manage in things like oral exams (are there oral exams at 'A' levels and higher?) and job interviews.[/quote]

Yes, my concern is on the latter. Just days before she was one of the selected to become a prefect but her interview (nowadays they have INTERVIEWS??) didn't get her through.

Vez:

Hi chic_savvy ,

May I know did u bring your DD to any diagnostic test? Have a DD who is the same age as your who loves to read, loves art, creative and draws. The way you describe your DD is exactly like mine.

Really don't what to do already. Hopefully she can wake up soon

Hahaha so cute you! *hope she can wake up soon*

I have not take her to any tests (yet). My daughter she gives me confuse feelings. Just the other day, she told me she was praised in class and her teacher also emailed me on her good performance and behavior. But at home, she likes to show me her laziness leh. Or is it becos she's already too tired from school and just wants to chillax and play since she's done her \"work hard and play hard\" part? :stupid:

ChiefKiasu:

slmkhoo:

I have a 16yo daughter like that too. The problem is that many people are very impatient and will not give her time to plan her answer then speak. It means that she is usually left out of conversations as it moves on before she has a chance to take part. It's OK at home as we will give her the time she needs, but with other people, they think she is unwilling to speak, or just too dumb to answer. Any suggestions?

There's nothing wrong with thinking before you speak. It's better than shooting off and then regretting the moment. I see it more as a virtue than a fault.

lol! Indeed! But it's true about children and especially adults, they don't really have the patience to listen (some teachers too) thus, the kid at school may become outcast

Hey parents, I'm back! Geez.. so busy with stuffs. An update on my girl's progress (who is turning 9 this year at primary 3).


As she grows, she begins to remember things slightly better now. BUT, her tendency of forgetfulness is still high. Recently, I've started to notice that she also has some speech problem. When she tries to explain things or on some encounters, she will be like \"mummy, (start off with) it's so funny. you know errr.. that day.. I erm.. very funny.. I ermm....\"

The way she tries to explain or relates things, it takes so long to the main point that it could make people lose interest in listening. And when she does that, she would fiddle her fingers greatly. I do think that it is a form of anxiety that she is trying to cope, like focusing her nervousness elsewhere. Since young, she is very shy in greeting people or takes the initiative to talk to people, unless asked to.

Now I always stop her from fiddling her fingers whenever I catch her doing so, I also tell her to speak slowly and plan what she wants to say first before saying out to improve her confidence. I told her if she is not going to speak properly and clearly, no one is going to listen to her eventually. It doesn't matter if she speaks slowly but as long as she gets to the point clearly.

Ironically, her knowledge of words are very good. Those very \"chim\" words and their meanings. She loves to read a lot, loves art, creative and draws very well, not to mention playing app games is her forte! :slapshead: She just has difficulties in expressing herself well, oh and the forgetfulness!

I am feeling stressed up again. My gal did the \"I forget\" and \"I don't know where my...\" It's making me mad fire! She was punished for writing lines, given some assessment work during her school holidays but all these were not complete. I got so mad with her, for the first time, I said \"carry on with this behavior, *I blurted out* \"You're hopeless!\" Slap me parents cos I know its so wrong to mention words like that. I mean, I've always believe negative words will hurt a child's esteem and I don't even say shut up (just keep quiet!) to my children but this time I really lost it. And out of desperation to find out why she is behaving like that, I looked into the possibility of ADHD. I read one of the subtypes of ADHD that is ADD or ADHD-I/PI (predominantly inattentive) symptoms suit her characteristics very much. Well except for losing focus in play but pretty much everything falls into place. I haven't ask her teacher in school if they notice any \"lagging\" behavior but the last time I heard and with her last year's feedback, she was well-behaved and usually quiet but plays well with her peers. ADHD-I symptoms have to be constant at home, in school and anywhere. If it only happens at home, then what is it? deviant behavior? or I'm already starting to find excuses for her behavior :stupid: *berserk* Perhaps I should really get her tested..


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The following symptoms are common indicators of ADD in children:

Difficulty keeping attention on work or play activities at school and at home
Losing or forgetting things like toys, pencils, books, or tools needed for a task
Avoids or dislikes activities that require sitting still or a sustained effort
Seems disorganized and doesn't pay close attention to details
Has trouble with tasks that require planning ahead
Forgets things and is easily distracted
Does not follow directions or finish tasks, often skipping from one uncompleted activity to another
Does not appear to be listening when someone is speaking
Does not pay attention and makes careless mistakes
Is forgetful about daily activities
Has a tendency to daydream
Becomes easily distracted by irrelevant sights and sounds
Rarely follows instructions carefully and completely
Throws temper tantrums

To help recognize ADD, some of the symptoms that cause impairment must:

Be present before seven years of age
Be present consistently for a period of six months

Above all, the behaviors must severely compromise at least two areas of a child's life, such as school, home, or social settings. (click link above to read the whole article)