why not go for the 2 weeks trial at 18 mths and if he likes, to continue? at 24 mths it will be the end of the year (i think a lot of schools are busy with concerts and year-end celebration activities during this period). Besides, maybe better to send him before 2nd bb arrives so he doesn’t get the idea you’re sending him away? just my thoughts! When 2nd one arrives, #1 is can be quite clingy or possessive even if you prepare them well.


my dds go to Sunflower ikids at Saraca road - used to be cambridge but was acquired/taken over by Sunflower group last Aug. I love the teachers in the school - most are quite experienced and i find them very loving towards the kids. I also like that they have a garden and no air-conditioning.

i’ve read some bad reviews about some sunflower centres but strangely never found any review about my kids schoool - so maybe all parents happy? I am. Anyway - i believe the teachers and caretakers are most important in the school regardless of curriculum because if they don’t love children then they can’t do a good job of taking care for yours. So there may be some flaws here and there about the school, but I don’t really care as long as my children are happy and enjoy to go.

I have some other friends who send their children to Cambridge in AMK and Mei Hwan.

[quote]I got it, thank you![/quote]
Hi S-H,
you're welcome.
Sorry I was interrupted while posting so didn't reply you properly after I edited my first answer. Great that you caught sight of the edited one

[quote]A, B and C are 3 numbers. A is 1/2 the sum of B and C and B is 1/4 the sum of the 3 numbers. Find the ratio of B to C to A in its simplest form.[/quote]
A : B+C
1 : 2
(total 3u x 4 to get 12u)
4 : 8

B: A+B+C
1 : 4
(total 4u x 3 to get 12u)
3 : 12

B: C : A
3 : 12-3-4=5 : 4
3 : 5 : 4

[quote]When Mrs Tan was 40 years old, her son was twice her daughter's age. Mrs Tan will be twice her son's age when her aughter is 28 years old. How old was Mrs Tan when her daughter was 20 years old?[/quote]
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glad i could help

[quote]prancingpony wrote:

I am stressed and would appreciate some advice please. In what way can one tell one's son to take his studies seriously? I have encouraged, pleaded, scolded my son but he seems to not be too concerned, even saying that he knows he has been lazy! He did ok in his first 2 years of sec school but since last year his grades have been falling. He spends too much times on computer games during holidays (i do not allow computer on school weekdays) and i can only control him when i am at home. When he does not get the computer he goes to his phone to watch videos. I am at a loss as what else to do to get him to take his studies seriously. I know he's capable of doing well enough if he works hard, but he seems to not care. How else can i encourage him? Should i bring him to any motivational seminars? Are they any?[/quote]Hi Pracingpony,

At this age, most teenagers don't listen to their parents as they have a mind of their own and think that they can handle their own problems. Only peer pressure works effectively in such cases, or a mentor.

I will suggest, instead of scolding and nagging him, try to give him more trust, emotional support and care, but at the same time basic discipline should still be instilled (like no games on weekdays is good, and homework, schoolwork should be done). The more you nag, the more he dislikes it, and the more you push him away.

Maybe you can tell him that, you trust that he is now old enough to know what is in his best interests, and you will be there to support him. If he thinks he can manage, you trust he can do it. If he needs help, he should voice out to you and you will try your best to help him. Let him have his \"independance\".

Many students come round and \"wake up\" before the prelims because they feel the pressure in school from friends and teachers and miracles will happen as long as they have a positive attitude and have their parents faith and support.

Of course, I know it's too frightening for some parents to wait till they \"wake up\" cos you never know if and when it will happen.

But at this age, you can't force them to do what they don't want to do, and their self-motivation should be triggered by positive sources. If he has a dream job or course, perhaps you can also start to explore together with him how he can get into that (like what kinds of schools, courses, what kind of grades they need etc). Try to focus on the big picture and his future goal instead of his current results. With something to aim for, it is easier for him to be motivated.

Hope this helps. Have faith. If you don't have faith in your child, who will?

(btw, I'm speaking from experience having worked with many teenagers who fall exactly into the kind of situation you are describing - and, imho, I don't think motivational courses work for people who have no self motivation, have a strong mind, or who join the course unwillingly)

rearrange the equation for one side to be exactly the same as that of the graph - i.e. x^2-2x-4


in this case,
1 + 3x - x^2 = 0
x^2 = 3x + 1 ----can skip, shown here for understanding
x^2 - 2x = x + 1 ----can skip, shown here for understanding
x^2 - 2x -4 = x -3

(since y=x^2 - 2x -4 , then y=x-3)

therefore, the line y= x-3 has to be drawn to find the solution for the equation.
the point of intersection will be your solution (x, y)

Hi Buds, (and Hi to all other mummies and daddies)


Just want to say Thank you for all the info you posted. I read a lot intensively over the past few days on teaching phonics (and more) from your blog and postings. Also thankful to all the other mummies and daddies for the sharing. I was so engrossed in all the info that I stayed up all night to read! Well, the only time I can afford to use anyway while my 2 DDs (3 and 1) and DH sleep.

My wish is that I don’t have to send my DDs for any enrichment or tuition so they can have a great childhood of fun and made of nice memories - so trying to start them young with a good foundation and positive attitude towards learning. It’s so wonderful to have all you experienced parents share your experiences which really makes it so much easier for us.

But…coming onto KSP also starts to make me KS!! Already thinking about PV while DD1 registration year is in 2016. I guess we all want the best for our kids!

Have a great day ahead everyone!

cheers
jojoberry

at least in international schools they will make friends with children in similar situation, i.e. moving around a lot or jetsetting parents.


btw int’l schools are usually doing IGCSE and IB programs unless they are UK centric thn they will be doing GCSE O and A.

i’m sure she and the other celebs are used to it, and the much worse kind …