Any feedback from current parents who have kids at GK@Serangoon?

spongebb:

Any idea how much does the enrichment program cost?


And also since there are P3 students next year, will the enrichment program be converted to CCA?

the enrichment programmes' fees range betweeen $80 to $200

no news yet on conversion to CCA.

spongebb:

Thank you julynn for the positive feedback! :rahrah:


Hmm... can i ask how about the homework load?

spongebb, no worries! happy to share as I know many of you are going through the same as what I have been through. haha!

homework is minimal. and usually taken home if the child is unable to complete in class. they also advocate a \"No homework during Public Holidays\", which is good.

the only time when my girl had more to do than usual is during the PSLE marking week, and that is ok because they are home most of the time and should be able to finish them before school starts the following week.

Hi all


My daughter is in P1 this year.
Just logged in and read some of your comments and would like to share my \"1-yr\" experience here. Haha!

Schoolbag - no need to get a big one as most of their worksheets/ workbooks are kept in school. Students can also choose to keep their art & craft supplies, whiteboard, etc in school.

Uniform/ PE attire - my girl has enrichment on Tues and Thurs and she only wears uniform on Weds. This will vary from class to class, depending on the timetable. I would think two sets of uniform and two sets of PE attire will suffice at the beginning. After getting the firm timetable, then can buy more if required.

Orientation Day - there will definitely be a q on that day. If Daddy and Mummy can tag team, things will get done faster. But generally its still ok, no overwhelming crowd. A little patience is required of course. Many opt to order online for the books and collect it at a later date.

Enrichment - school provides quite a few kinds of enrichment. My daughter took Jazz and Ballet, and its been great. She is also taking the Jazz exam. Going to stop ballet for her next year as after trying out for a year, she has decided that she will choose Jazz over Ballet. Also to free up time for her in preparation for P3.

Nap/ Rest time - my daughter does not nap at all during schooldays. Haha. She came from 4 years of childcare as well - with two hours of naptime everyday. But that will also mean that she will be tired and sleeps before 9pm. She wakes up around 630am - so that is an avg of 9.5hrs of sleep for her during schooldays. Weekends she will sleep longer. My take is - train them to sleep earlier on weekdays. Haha.

My overall feedback and view on SKGPS - it has been a great year! Teachers are very supportive. Being a relatively new school with lesser students to manage compared to other more established schools, teachers and Principal are committed and have more time to spend with them. They have many activities organised for the different festivals and celebrations, as well as those organised by the Parent Support Group.

My daughter have had a wonderful P1 journey and we look forward to more good times with SKGPS. :rahrah:

shufang:

julynn:

[quote=\"shufang\"]any idea when will the kids receive the name tag?

i asked on the general office on sat and they said have not arrived...

ok, thanks julynn[/quote]no worries

shufang:

any idea when will the kids receive the name tag?

i asked on the general office on sat and they said have not arrived...

eu-ern:

julynn:

[quote=\"amaratine\"]For sch enrichment, do u all intend to sign up for 1,2 or none? 2 meaning will stay back till 3.15pm on 2 days a week.


Yr children started any homework this week? Mine had 2 pages of simple hypy writing yesterday.

probably just 1 for my dd as she has her own enrichment for english and chinese already. she is also attending gym classes. so i reckon just 1 enrichment from school...

Which gym is yr dd at? Prime?[/quote]MyGym @ AMK

amaratine:

For sch enrichment, do u all intend to sign up for 1,2 or none? 2 meaning will stay back till 3.15pm on 2 days a week.


Yr children started any homework this week? Mine had 2 pages of simple hypy writing yesterday.

probably just 1 for my dd as she has her own enrichment for english and chinese already. she is also attending gym classes. so i reckon just 1 enrichment from school...

shufang:

CarefreeMom:

[quote=\"julynn\"]my dd loves school and looks forward to recess time everyday! haha!

she sleeps by 930pm and wakes up @ 630am.

received her spelling list and learnt all the words already. her spelling is on 16 jan.

today im asking her to go to the bookshop to purchase the A5 Music Ring File. let's see if she succeeds. haha!

Did your dd manage to buy the Music Ring File?
My ds went to the bookshop today but was told that no stock.

My dd went too. she told me that the auntie tell her is for P2.
P1 not yet.[/quote]ya... my dd came home and told me the same as well.

CarefreeMom:

julynn:

my dd loves school and looks forward to recess time everyday! haha!

she sleeps by 930pm and wakes up @ 630am.

received her spelling list and learnt all the words already. her spelling is on 16 jan.

today im asking her to go to the bookshop to purchase the A5 Music Ring File. let's see if she succeeds. haha!

Did your dd manage to buy the Music Ring File?
My ds went to the bookshop today but was told that no stock.

no... she said the lady told her P1 Music Files have not arrived...