Marymount Kindy is not affected, neither is Marymount Convent Primary School which is just next to the kindy. However, an old folks’ home in the same area will have to go. It’s still not quite clear how the construction will be, but definitely the kindy stays.

[quote]example:

if boy from Maris Stella primary miss HCI COP by 1 mark (this year cut off at 259), he can appeal. if appeal fail, can fall back on MS affliated Sec. ie. he has to put HCI as 1st choice (dream school), and put MS Sec as 2nd choice (but 2nd choice must be a confident school to get in, in the event 1st choice fail).

example:
if he score 255 + (3) ==> 258, he can appeal to HCI (COP at 259). in the event appeal fail, can still fall back on MS Sec at 258.[/quote]Just a note that if the affiliated school is placed as second choice, the child will not be able to enjoy the affiliated COP. Children can only enjoy affiliated relationship if the affiliated school is placed as the first choice.

Hi,

Many parents do wait around on Day 2 of Phase 2B to confirm that the school is balloting, and whether the balloting is for those within 1km, 1-2km, or outside 2km.
I believe the MOE announcement of balloting schools will be out the next day (or maybe that very night?). However, the actual balloting day is not immediately after Day 2 of Phase 2B. It's a few days after. You can always ask the school or check MOE website. The balloting day is fixed by MOE so all schools balloting in Phase 2B will ballot on the same day.

Good luck to everyone! :rahrah: :rahrah: We had to ballot for a place for DS last year. I swear I didn't breathe until his name was called ... :nailbite:

IMHO, the food has improved. The kids already have water bottles so I feel there's no need to give more drinks. Two slices of orange is better than the processed snacks they were giving at the beginning of the year. I hope to see more veggies on the food, that's all...

SPIES:

kancheong mum:

[quote=\"SPIES\"]
do you have a pic of the whiteboard? is those hard one with metal frame or just any cheapo 'whiteboard' sheets that can be found at value dollar shop?

my son did not write in the maris buddy and no letter, so i thought he kidding me and is just to play with classmates.

Hi Spies,
The form teacher told us to get one at the parent-teacher meeting. Mine is quite cheapo at $1.90. A4 size. I found it at AMK central near the central where this fashion and sportslink is. There were also spongebob and Ben 10. Comes with 1 marker (with a tiny duster tip) and two magnets.

did ur son mind bringing that? did his classmates make fun of him? I bought one which has design and my son refused to bring and insisted that i get one which is totally plain. he said that his classmates will laugh at him if he bring one with design. Even though the other side is totally plain.[/quote]He's quite happy with his board, no complaints ley. In fact when I asked him what his classmates' boards looked like, he said he has 1 friend with the exact same board as his whereas the other kids mostly had plain ones. Maybe in my DS's case, it helps that there's another kid with one that has a picture? Also Transformers is his favorite cartoon character.

Is the picture on your whiteboard very big or at the corner? Maybe can hide it with some white paper/tape if your son really wants a plain one?

SPIES:

2DMommy:

My ds Chinese teacher asked us to buy the whiteboard. The board is kept in the class and will use it during her lesson. She made the boys write the hypy on the board and show her. You can get it at the bookshop at $2.50, just ask your boy to tell them “小白板“.


As for the AskLearn, sometimes the teacher will post notices, homework for the boys to do. You can log in as and when to check or if there's any homework, the teacher will inform the boys. You can also let your boy try the interactive lessons, they are quite fun.

do you have a pic of the whiteboard? is those hard one with metal frame or just any cheapo 'whiteboard' sheets that can be found at value dollar shop?

my son did not write in the maris buddy and no letter, so i thought he kidding me and is just to play with classmates.

Hi Spies,
The form teacher told us to get one at the parent-teacher meeting. Mine is quite cheapo at $1.90. A4 size. I found it at AMK central near the central where this fashion and sportslink is. There were also spongebob and Ben 10. Comes with 1 marker (with a tiny duster tip) and two magnets.

2DMommy:

My ds Chinese teacher asked us to buy the whiteboard. The board is kept in the class and will use it during her lesson. She made the boys write the hypy on the board and show her. You can get it at the bookshop at $2.50, just ask your boy to tell them “小白板“.


As for the AskLearn, sometimes the teacher will post notices, homework for the boys to do. You can log in as and when to check or if there's any homework, the teacher will inform the boys. You can also let your boy try the interactive lessons, they are quite fun.

Hi,
My DS said that the bookshop ran out of the whiteboards so I got one from AMK central for $1.90. Had transformer pic so DS was pleased.

Re catering, I suppose there're pros and cons. I read other threads and see parents fretting cos their kids are spending money on stationery rather than food. At least in MSH they are eating. That said, I was unhappy with the misrepresentation, ie giving us a menu but not following it.

With the P's assurance that they are taking the caterer to task, I think things will improve. Also I give my DS a banana or other fruit to supplement his recess so he gets more nutrition.

vicki:

kancheong mum:

[quote=\"bigfoot\"]
kancheong mum, you have been smoked. why would a P1 kid need a Macbook? Anyway, see u at the orientation... Nov is coming soon. We were still in the midst of balloting a few months ago. lol...

Thanks for the replies.

Bigfoot you said that the bus company told you your pick up point may be as early as 6am. Where do you stay? I have a friend whose boy is also starting P1 and she said the MSH bus comes about 6.30pm (her neighbour's kid is MSH boy). She lives in the Sin Ming area opp Thomson plaza.

Hi, i stay in Tiong Bahru. The bus aunty told me they might do a 6am for my boy![/quote]Hi Vicki, how much did the bus aunty quote you?

bigfoot:

kancheong mum:

Hi MSHS parents,


I am a newbie My son is starting P1 in MSH next year and we are so excited for him!
I heard that MSH requires all its boys to get a Macbook. Wondering if any parents can help tell me when the boys are required to get the Mac? Is it in P1 or later on?

Thanks a million!

kancheong mum, you have been smoked. why would a P1 kid need a Macbook? Anyway, see u at the orientation... Nov is coming soon. We were still in the midst of balloting a few months ago. lol...

Thanks for the replies.

Bigfoot you said that the bus company told you your pick up point may be as early as 6am. Where do you stay? I have a friend whose boy is also starting P1 and she said the MSH bus comes about 6.30pm (her neighbour's kid is MSH boy). She lives in the Sin Ming area opp Thomson plaza.

Hi MSHS parents,


I am a newbie My son is starting P1 in MSH next year and we are so excited for him!
I heard that MSH requires all its boys to get a Macbook. Wondering if any parents can help tell me when the boys are required to get the Mac? Is it in P1 or later on?

Thanks a million!