ohdaddy,


Huge difference in teaching styles and standard. I find that the international schools my daughter went to - kids really have more time to grow at their own pace. Primary levels are very much ‘discovery’ phase. From Year 7 onwards, workload increases but not as crazy as here. Children are more matured by then and therefore better able to handle more writing etc. Kids enjoy school. They turn out more confident about who they are - individuals.

ohdaddy,


She was in Jakarta, Manila and KL (German International). Needless to say, mainly German kids there :). While in Manila and KL - international schools where kids from all countries - Americans, Canadians, British, Asians, Europeans, etc attended from Nursery to Year 11 (that is like 'O' Level).

gorilla:

Good Morning All!


Gin, that's quite a fair bit of homework! My DD was given hw but all to be handled on Wed. Phew! At least the girls would have the afternoon to relax!

Traffic was super heavy this morning! Can't imagine what it's gonna be like later.

Think all of us are eagerly waiting for the Parents Briefing on 3/2. It's been a rather chaotic start

Wishing all prosperous year of the Dragon! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Hi gorilla,

We were there at 7am so traffic was still ok. But as we U-turned to go back towards Bishan, we could see the long queue of cars going towards MCS. I guess it is only so when the P1 to P6 classes are together in one session.

KSMUM:

Gin:

Good morning everyone! DD managed to finish her Homework last night. She went to bed at about10.45pm though. Woke her up at 6.30am this morning. She was very tired but thank God she did not complain about it. Will let her take a long nap this afternoon. I do pity kids in Singapore. Not much can be said of their childhood. Everything is done in a rush. They feel the 'rat race' already at such a young age.


One thing I thank God for - her Form teacher who responds promptly to queries and concerns my DH and I have.

The workload that teachers have here in is incredible. Kudos to all teachers, including all mummies and daddies!

Dear KSMUM,

Thanks for the encouragement :). However, I do not think the workload on our dds will lessen. I see students everyday.


Gin, ... Great job and effort. :rahrah:

ohdaddy,


Yes, the morning shift begins at p3 :). It is deja vu for me. My dd1 is already 23 this year, however, it was quite different then. She was in international schools as we were overseas. School started at 8.30am then.

Good morning everyone! DD managed to finish her Homework last night. She went to bed at about10.45pm though. Woke her up at 6.30am this morning. She was very tired but thank God she did not complain about it. Will let her take a long nap this afternoon. I do pity kids in Singapore. Not much can be said of their childhood. Everything is done in a rush. They feel the 'rat race' already at such a young age.


One thing I thank God for - her Form teacher who responds promptly to queries and concerns my DH and I have.

The workload that teachers have here in is incredible. Kudos to all teachers, including all mummies and daddies!

12 pages of Maths Homework and 1 poem one night before they have to wake up early in the morning for school. My girl is just finishing them!

Has anyone seen the Maths papers 1.5 to 1.7? Some ridiculous questions. I suppose they are typo errors but I think it is crazy to hand out such papers. Confusing our dd’s.

The letter I received from the Principal states that teachers will inform the pupils on the lessons that will be conducted and the necessary books and stationary to bring for tomorrow. However, we did not receive any info till date. Does tt mean my dd need to bring all the books and art folder? What kind of CNY celebrations are they organizing? No clue at all.

My DD is in 1 Perseverance.


I think it is a standard rule to be at The Assembly Hall by 12.15pm so that all the children are at one place during that time.

As for your 'no reply' to your DD's choice of CCA, I guess it would be good if you email her form teacher to find out. I really think the school should at least inform you if your DD is selected or not. As it is, LLX04 and I find that it is a bit last minute to inform us that our DDs have been selected (today) and lessons begins tomorrow! We have not been given any information about what to prepare or bring for the lesson and it would have been nice if they would have given us some clues as to when our DDs can have their lunch or whatever. Sad that we have to guess what might happen tomorrow. I will have to call the school first thing tomorrow morning to find out.