I found it to be a small school with dedicated teachers.

NadyaEleanor:

eetsc:

[quote=\"NadyaEleanor\"]Hi there,

Anyone whose son is taking golf as their CCA? Able to share more info on this. Thkq

Hi,
My P1 boy takes golf as CCA. What do you wish to know?

Hi eetsc,
I would like to know more about the CCA
1) do yr son enjoy the training? How many times a week?
2) how does the training go about it, do parent need to send the boy to any other location for training?
3) and how much do we need to pay and lastly what advise will u give
:thankyou: for your time[/quote]Hi,
Yes, my son enjoys golf. It's once a week.
The school changed the golf operator this year. It's at mandai golf now. Am not sure who they used last year. Training for P1 and P2 is on mondays.

The kids have lunch, and then assemble at a classroom where they are guided by the teacher in charge to the chartered bus which will bring them to/fro. Golf lessons are from 1.45pm for 2 hours. After that, the bus brings them back to school and the parents can pick them from there.

For 20 lessons, we pay $500. These 20 lessons stretches till end of school terms as they stop CCA on holidays and exam periods. This does not cover green fees. They only bring the kids to the green if they are at level 2.

Currently, my kid is at level 2, but I think they will only start bringing them to the greens in July onwards so am not sure about green costs. But kids are expected to have their own full set of golf clubs to go to the green. If you want your kid to take up golf as a serious sport, then you should send him for further training. The kids are divided into 2 groups currently; level 1 & level 2 players depending on their skill and maturity level. Each group has between 8-10 kids. Level 1 group has 2 coaches as there are more kids there; while level 2 has 1 coach.

derberg:

Anyone having prob with school bus either late, never show up or didnt wait for ds n left school? Is it there only 1 school bus pickup/return from puggol?

Yes, had a couple of problems with the bus driver previously. Once or twice left without kid and didn't even call. Another time, did not appear - but coz driver was in hospital & new driver lost his way. These couple of incidents happened within a two year period; so I think it's quite acceptable. Have since started fetching my son to school this year. It does appear that there is only 1 bus driver pickup/return to punggol.

NadyaEleanor:

Hi there,

Anyone whose son is taking golf as their CCA? Able to share more info on this. Thkq

Hi,
My P1 boy takes golf as CCA. What do you wish to know?

If other levels, you can get the uniform for him from the Shirley shop at Upper Serangoon any time.


As for books, look out for the book list. The dates available for buying the level books are stated there. No point going on any other day as the bookshop will not stock the books for that level unless it’s stated as the date for the level books to be sold. Alternatively, you can buy online and it will be delivered to you.

derberg:

Do anyone knows when can where can we purchase the school uniform and text books for next year? Any orientation in Nov/Dec? thanks.

Hi,

Didn't you receive a huge envelope? The orientation is on 16th November - morning. You will need to fill in the forms in the envelope and make sure you bring all teh documents listed in there. The book lists, uniform, shoes etc. can be purchased on orientation day. Oh, bring your son along coz he will be in his class getting orientated with his form teacher and classmates.

Cheers!

Hi, my son's school has not given out any results. May I know for those who have managed to view their kids' results online, how do I go about getting the log in and password? TIA!

wenthena:

eetsc:

Hi Wenthea,


Sorry saw your msg late - think your son should be in Morning Star by now.

For school holidays, just let him dress in home clothes, but put on shoes with socks - normal outing or school shoes will do. So that he can play outdoors.
No need to pack extra food as everything will be under Morning Star - that's why we pay extra $25 a week for holidays to cover the extra meals etc.

For school holidays, in Morning Star, they do arts and craft or other research work assigned by the centre. Like last year, March holiday, they did Charlotte's Web (did the play, craft on the play as well as read the story and watched the movie). June, they did Japan - so they learnt something about Japan everyday like food, clothes, a few new words, musical instruments, weather etc etc. Sept, they did the book Wizard of Oz. Dec, they did Egypt. This holiday - I remember reading the leaflet on the topic too, but I seriously can't remember now.

For holidays, mornings, they do the special project - depending on what the topic is given by Morning Star. Afternoon, they will concentrate on usual activities like completing their homework etc. So, if your son finishes his holiday homework set by his P1 teacher, then better to let him bring some assessments to do in his free time there.

Hope this helps.

Hi eetsc,

Wow! This is VERY helpful! :goodpost:

Yea my son in morning star already.. And I guess the only toot one in full school uniform! Hopefully no one will at him. :rotflmao:

He finished ALL his homework last friday before coming home.. So I guess i need to prepare assignments for him.

But based on what you say, it sounds really fun! At least they use their time constructively. I feel so guilty that all other kids are going on holidays, going theme park, and other activities but then i stuck at work, my boy in morning star...

Sigh... I feel extremely guilty too. Just a week or two ago, my son brought home journal homework. He had already completed. Title: What I do during the holidays. And he wrote, \"During the school holidays, I go Morning Star. etc etc...\" ai yoh, I feel so sad for him. Poor boy!

Hi Wenthea,


Sorry saw your msg late - think your son should be in Morning Star by now.

For school holidays, just let him dress in home clothes, but put on shoes with socks - normal outing or school shoes will do. So that he can play outdoors.
No need to pack extra food as everything will be under Morning Star - that’s why we pay extra $25 a week for holidays to cover the extra meals etc.

For school holidays, in Morning Star, they do arts and craft or other research work assigned by the centre. Like last year, March holiday, they did Charlotte’s Web (did the play, craft on the play as well as read the story and watched the movie). June, they did Japan - so they learnt something about Japan everyday like food, clothes, a few new words, musical instruments, weather etc etc. Sept, they did the book Wizard of Oz. Dec, they did Egypt. This holiday - I remember reading the leaflet on the topic too, but I seriously can’t remember now.

For holidays, mornings, they do the special project - depending on what the topic is given by Morning Star. Afternoon, they will concentrate on usual activities like completing their homework etc. So, if your son finishes his holiday homework set by his P1 teacher, then better to let him bring some assessments to do in his free time there.

Hope this helps.

Hi mommies of kids P2 and higher,


I received the ICAS form yesterday. Any of your kids done this before and is the written assessment given subsequently useful? Thinking if I should let me son go for it. Is it to be held in the school grounds?