Actually i do heard of 1 sch which had 2 orientation. First 1 in mid Nov (1st week of yr end holidays) then 2nd 1 end dec but only the p1 pupils will be in school with their classmates and form teachers.

Agree, 30 dec a bit too late. Maybe just after xmas like 27 or 28 would be good. The trs can have their yr end break then come back to wk at the last few days.

i think is the branding and for the courses (except for kinder art) the children gets a certificate in the end. (they are actually part time courses).

Mayb also just like swimming, u would want to be train under Ang Peng Siong.

jce:

Rosmary


I do agree with the move in allowing parents in for only half a day, reason being, the sooner you let go, the sooner the child will be able to adapt. Of course on the other hand, the child may get scared and resist going to school...

As for buddy system, I think P2s are a bit too young to be a buddy. The P3s or P4s were out to help last week, guiding them to the school hall from the various entrances. Otherwise during recess, teachers are around so I guess they're there to help those who need a helping hand.

I also thot earlier we let go the faster they can adapt. Anyway nowadays most kids attends pre sch or enrichment classes so not many children cries in p1.

Luckily my gal has made a fren in class (she calls her the best fren already) so during recess she goes ard with her fren).

cbreeze:

jce:

Cbreeze, parent support group can be involved in ad hoc projects, eg, fund raising events, student field trip etc. Also can help with reading, mentoring the weaker students. That's what I read on the parent volunteer form.

Tks Jce for your reply. :celebrate: BTW, how do you find the new principal? Know that he was formerly from Maris Stella (VP), he does look a little stern and I certainly hope for this year's (i.e. next year P1) orientation programme will be held earlier than 30 Dec....Read that Catholic high had theirs in October last year!! I also hope there will be more input from parents of Pei Chun children so as to rally and garner support for this school. :rahrah:

I thot if have 2 orientation would be gd. 1 in Nov and another in dec (nearer to sch reopening) cos if too early then the child might forget abt the environment.

Vonne:

i was surprised there were no buddy system! Day 1 and 2 I've asked and Travis said no one, no buddy.

But i heard from him that each child has a partner from his class and his partner is always missing.. hee hee

jslow, which class is your child in?

My gal is in 1G.

Savoury fare at upp east road (near katong) or from The Hiding Place (Jalan Kayu).

I'm from Fengshan too! Graduated in 1988. :oops: So old liao! I also remember Ms Ho, stern looking, thick makeup and strong perfume. But otherwise seems nice. Also remember my ex P6 teacher Ms Siti. One of the ex tr that used to be ex-Rosyth 's principal. I miss the big big field and the canteen food.

I’m going for the briefing on Sat. So far from what my gal told me, there is no buddy system like the P2 will buddy the P1 during recess. Is it like that for last year? Sorry to say but i have never see a school who does not arrange for buddy syst for the P1s.

My gal also said that she like the NAFA art school cos the tr is a lady. :roll: Also the tables are bigger hence more space to do her work.

I like the fact that they have 2 trs in the room. Can reach out to more students. The only thing that i can complain so far is the dist from my place in sengkang.

My tots is that they it is difficult for them to be able to go overseas for studies hence they are more serious and they are focused. I also used to have Malaysian classmates during my poly days and they are always at the top.