tegami:

As per PA guideline, it was mentioned that only committee members in RC/NC, CCMC & CCC are qualify under phase 2B. However, note that CCMC & CCC is by recommendation from SCM due to your performance & dedication as grassroots leader or your profession as lawyer or director. Getting into WEC, SCEC & YEC is easier but you need to find out whether these committee members are also qualify under phase 2B. You can call up any CCs and talk to the SCM for clarification on this issue.

Hi tegami,

Just curious, why does lawyer or director gets into the committee automatically? Any other professions endorsed?

Thanks & Best Regards,
chie

Mishasha:

Hi Chie,


Sorry to interrupt. I went to Kinderland at Yio Chu Kang before but was quite upset with the Principal's attitude. I asked her what the children will be taught, she told me need not ask, just pay up school fee and she will tell me later. She seems more concern about the $ than parents' need.

Eventually I settled my gal with PMI at Newton for some time and now she's with School House by the Garden at Phillips Ave (opp Serangoon North Ave 1). Quite happy there now. Schoolhouse does provide transport.

Hi Mishasha,

I share the same feelings as you, though not with the Principle but more of the admin staff who took my call. It seemed to me that they are not too interested to share on the curriculum as she just tells me that to come down and take a look and when I expressed my surprise that no transport arrangements catered for half-day sessions, she did not address it also, it seemed like a \"take it or leave it\" kind of attitude.

Best Regards,
chie

Mishasha:

Chie,


There is a form you can download from Roysth's website. But I wrote a letter stating my expertise (what I can contribute ) in details. I support that with research and statitstics. So on top of saying you can contribute in general administrative work (like Pr 1 reigstration, School Fun fair, camps, Sports Day etc), you may wish to highlight in your letter what you can do (eg. IT website design n maintenance, teaching piano to students,
sports coach, health talk ).

I think the school requires parents a high level of committment. At the same time, you are able to gauge whether the school is really suitable for your child. They only mentiioned that due to overwhelming response, they have to reject some applicants.

Thanks Mishasha...:)
This PV route seems like a tough battle. Actually, all the routes for priority registration seem to be very tough...haha...
I am not in the \"fight\" this year but I can just imagine the kind of pressures. Good luck to you and Voo Voo. Hope both of u get selected.

Thanks & Best Regards,
chie

Mishasha:

Chie,


I am not selected yet, only went for interview. From the past yr record, there are only 56 seats under Phase 2B. So I guess they reserved half for PV and the rest for grassroot. :xedfingers:


Voo,

You have pm

Hi Mishasha,

Thanks for the reply.
Hope u get selected. Good luck!..:)

BTW, can I ask if you attach any resume together witht the PV application form? From the interview, which areas of expertise do u think they are more interested in? Did they ask u what would u do if you are not selected as PV? Any \"model\" answers to recommend?

Thanks & Best Regards,
chie

hairuliza:

I'm still stuck between deciding to enrol my boy to either Cambridge or Shaws..

Cambridge is nearer to my mom's place, so far good reviews of that place.
Same thing with Shaws... heard good reviews too.
Plus now, we're considering Kinderland @ Yio Chu Kang as well...

The teacher-child ratio @ Shaws is better than the other 2.
Will need to discuss with hubby now.
Thanks for sharing chie!

Hi hairuliza,

I have ever checked out Kinderland @ Yio Chu Kang, understand from them that there is no transport arrangements if you place your child in half-day childcare. Transport available only for full-day sessions. So, this maybe a concern if u want to enrol your child in half-day session.

Best Regards,
chie

Mishasha:

VooVoo,


Total 140 applicants, only 20 will be selected. So chance is quite slim.

Hi Mishasha,

Best of luck to you to get selected...:)

BTW, 20 out of 140 is very little. Do u know if they have more grassroots leaders taking up the places at phase 2B, that's why so little places allocated for PV this time round or some other reasons?

Thanks & Best Regards,
chie

hairuliza:

Hi chie


I'm also looking for 1 for my boy who'll be 24 mths this Dec.
Wesley is right next block to my parents' place.
I find it so-so...
I went to Cherie Hearts & talked to the P there but didn't register there.
Find the place OK, curriculum OK, but prefer a place where kids can play outdoors.
As for Shaws, only called them about transport... they didn't get back to me after calling them 3 times.
Have yet to visit to take a look @ the place.
I'm also looking @ Cambridge.. right now I'm in favour of it but not confirmed.
If you enrolled your kid to Shaws, do tell me how you find it.
Thanks!

Hi,

Yes, I have enrolled my child in Shaws eventually..the transport fees for 2-ways is $150/- per month. If only one way, it would be 80% of $150/-. There are seat belts on board the bus and 1 accompanying auntie.

I have went to the Shaws open house and went down a few times before I made the decision to enrol. I have not regretted the decision at all thus far.

The teachers were very open to share any information you want to know abt your child or their curriculum. U can also drop in any time. They speak proper English. I have not heard the teachers sprouting Singlish, the only exception are local parents like me..haha..

They have waterplay once a fortnight. daily activities include outdoor play, arts&craft, story-telling, music & movement and they have one hour of chinese lesson every day.

Most of the children there enrolled on a half-day basis, there are only a handful that are on full-day. There is the morning snack time at around 10am and a lunch time around 11.15am.

They have about 2 teachers to 10 children in the playgroup classes and so far from what I have observed, they have never left a crying child alone on his/her own. They will try to pacify the child.

Any other information that u want to know? Will be happy to share...:)

Best Regards,
chie

tegami:

chie:

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Do take note that you have to be Observer for 1 year minimum. To get to Executive Member would depend on how hard you work & whether any vacancy in the commitee a not.

Hi titank,

Vacancies in committee would be quite limited right? This means it is even harder going by the grassroot way as compared to PV?...:(...Can share if you are going by the grassroot way or the PV way? Thanks.

Best Regards,
chie

In actual fact, vacancies in committee are not limited as not many people are willing to come forward to volunteer in grassroots. The minimum term a person needs to serve to become executive member is subjective. It actually depends on the chairperson or senior constituency manager on whether he is willing to recommend you as executive member. They will need to get MP endorsement and writting to PA for approval.

Normally, it will be easier for them to convert you as executive member in the new lineup after the end of the current term of the existing committee. The terms of the committee is two years and their term has ended in April this year.[/quote]Hi tegami,

Thanks for the reply. The 2 yr term refers to the YEC right? In your opinion, should I be upfront to the chairman or senior constituency manager abt the intention to get priority at phase 2B registration? Is honesty the right policy in such case?

Many thanks for your reply in advance.

Best Regards,
chie

titank:

munchkukie:

please note that a new circular has been released. Only GRL with at least 1 year of continous service can register under phase 2B

Do take note that you have to be Observer for 1 year minimum. To get to Executive Member would depend on how hard you work & whether any vacancy in the commitee a not.

Hi titank,

Vacancies in committee would be quite limited right? This means it is even harder going by the grassroot way as compared to PV?...:(...Can share if you are going by the grassroot way or the PV way? Thanks.

Best Regards,
chie

mr.sparroe:

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Hi, I am mom of a 2005 boy. I have shortlised a few schools and found temasek pri best meet my criteria (I am focusing more on non academic areas like developing the child based on his strength, a nurturing environment ie motivating and patient teachers over academic excellence). This is based on my findings from reading their websites and the awards they have received.

Now, I wonder how life is really like for a child currently is or was from the school. I have no wish for my son to be constantly doing his homework and going for enrichments/remedials even during the holidays.

Is there such an ideal local school in Singapore

By the way, I am planning to move so location is not really so much of an issue.

Thank you for all your advices.

Hi mr.sparroe,

I was from temasek primary as do the rest of my siblings. Not sure if my feedback is still of relevance as I have graduated from the school long time ago. It is a very good school in my opinion. I recalled of reading sessions during assembly time and the the japanese students exchange programmes. I recalled the science festival where we had to come up with something we have to make ourselves that fulfills the theme of the project or something like that.

During my time, there were still the \"8 extended\", so i do recall of remedial lessons for these classes after school dismiss but there were no classes in the holidays.

Actually, thinking back now, I think I played more than study as there were really no academic performance pressures imposed by school. The principal then was a very nice man too.

If not for the distance, I would have wanted my children to go there.

Hope this helps.

Thanks & Best Regards,
chie