Hi melodyrain2, my son is in P1 "I". I have been packing milk and bread for my son to tide over the late the late lunches. I thought this is normal for Primary Schools but apparently, some single-session schools have included a 15 mins lunch break. Although he ate more during recess, somehow having lunches after 2pm doesn’t seem to be right for a growing child.

Hi Hi. my kid is currently studying at DLS P1. Any parents here has concern about their kids having late lunches? From the timetable, the school didnt include any lunch breaks and twice a week, DLS kids can only go back for lunch after 2pm?!

Favplusle:

melodyrain2:

Hi Favplusle,

Please tell me about the culture and learning environment at DLS? What CCAs DLS is strong at or what are the interesting ones? I read from the thread that teachers can be fierce, is it happening?

I just registered my DS under Phase 2A2 for P1 next year, so I have very interested to find out anything about the school. DS is looking forward to studying at DLS too.

Well,I find the learning and culture environment is good where the teachers are helpful and they emphasize on values like gratefulness , respect etc. If your child is a catholic he/she will attend catechism , If not he/she will attend character value lessons .

For the CCA part, im not so sure... I only joined CCAs which has all girls in it.
If your child loves sports,Basketball and Taekwondo can be quite interesting.
If your child loves outdoor stuff, Scouts will be good
If your child likes IT, Robotics club will be fun

During my 6 years in DLS, I have encountered fierce teachers, but they wont be fierce (or terrible) to the extent where they pull students hair etc.
As more new teachers come to teach with others leaving the school, it may be a different case for your child.

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i just got my kid registered under Phase 2A2 as well. Was an old boy years back when DLS was in Telok Blangah. Personally, I do not mind having strict teachers. To me, discipline is very important. What matter most to me is the affliation linked to the secondary and college. The education system in SG has got so competitive nowadays so much so that 1/2 point can make a difference on which secondary school your kid can go to.

Gg to register for my kid for P1 this 12July.