Ya, I suppose. Just a description of what I saw, don’t be too sensitive. I don;t think it makes any difference if the couple is black, white or green. But ya, good point not to mention the color of the skin in case of some sensitivity here:)

You tell me!!! But that’s the loop holes in the Singapore education system. MOE should not allow changes when the phrases are over then it’s fairer to those at the later phrases. Well, let’s pray for the BEST outcome and may peace and joy fill us up instead of anger:) All the BEST for next Tuesday C180:)

I saw the last Indian couple that went in to register. I was so happy as I swing by to check the latest status and as I was getting into the car, saw the Indian couple parked in front of me and went to the registration. Ya C180, I’m so frustrated. Thought just nice 42 spaces for 42 applicants!!! What a let down!!!

Hi all,


I just drove by to check the RGPS status, it was 43 applicants for 42 vaccancies as at 4:30pm. I was so happy at first as it was 42 applicants for 42 vacancies but last minute, an Indian couple came by and that was it, P2C has to go into balloting! OMG!!!

It’s encouraging reading this thread and I would love to share my story.


I do everything by myself, like cooking, grocery, driving my 2 kids to school, laundry, ironing, cleaning the house/toilets, P1 preparatory work with my DD and teaching my DS reading and both on Chinese. It’s not easy but I find it very satisfying. Of course, there are testing time so mommies who screamed and feels like ‘crazy’, you’re not alone (me included).

Even when I had a maid (in fact 2 maids initially, hopping not to overwork the maid), she just have to do general cleaning. I cook all the time as I believe it’s cleaner and it’s a way to show my love for my family by cooking their favorite food in a clean and healthy way. (Pls don’t get me wrong, maids can be trained to cook healthy and clean food too. It’s just I like to cook). Since not having a maid, I’ve switched to organic food and my whole family is benefiting from it. We’re closer as a family and we do more activities together.

I’m not as lucky to have any extended family help from family as both my parents had passed on and I do not have relatives. At least with some family help, it’ll free you up for some ‘I’ time, which I try to have weekly. Like taking a walk in the nature, reading a book, or just relax by the pool. Occasionally, my DH and I would have a date night and we’ll engage a babysitter off the web (pls be careful when selecting the babysitter for your children safety. I normally take those who works as preschool teachers, a reference point in case something happen).

In a nutshell, we’re much happier without a maid and we do what we can as a family. It is also healthier from a mental prospects as I do not have constant worrying and my children will learn to be more self sufficient and independent(Some parents are good in setting boundaries for their children to share the housework chores etc, which is excellent).

So to all the mommies without maid, kudos to all of us:)

Oh really!? I’m didn’t know that, tks for the infor:) Anyway, personally, I wouldn’t spend so much on diamonds and we all know why but if there are ppl who has so much money to throw then it’s their wishes la. Actually, wearing too much jewelry also attracts a lot of ‘unwanted’ attention so I more ‘kiasee’, just try to avoid such situation:) But they’re nice to look at.

Whoa, looks so real! Ya, don’t ask, don’t tell…hehe…but if wanna show off, cannot escape the eyes of those who had an eye for that but just to show off to the general crowd, I guess this is a very good choice:) Thumbs up!!!

Ya, only if that’s the case. truth is the guy had to borrowed money to satisfy his woman’s desire. I don’t think the guy’s parents are rich, average, quite old already. He was just trying to satisfy the girl’s request. I pity him but then again, as long as he’s happy, no matter how sort lived, it may be worth it for him. Good luck to him!

Wow, expensive weddings. But love can be blind la. A co-worker girl, very ‘smart’. Twist her most recent boyfriend into buying her a diamond ring for $65K and then another new BMW and held their wedding at St Regis, each table cost $1,200 and they have invited every tom, dick and harry on the block - 500 pax. Now the boy is broke and jobless…so not sure what happened. Yes, agree must teach my son to ‘siam’ such material girl. No matter how rich, the rate these girls spend, even if one owns a gold mountain, I guess also to enough to let her spend money like that…scary…

Hi Busymom,


Ya, I was shocked myself. Actually saw twice, once a transparent see through top then another with the mini skirt and long boots, very ‘fashionable’. This is the one with the attitude but I don’t know which level she’s teaching as she’s always floating around to relief teachers and also no names mention here pls:) My DS’s chinese teacher is one of the best, she’s been very good and my DS loves her so so much.

As for the nice dresses and hair pin for my DD, I nearly fainted when I was told to do that because I never expected that. Of course, in government school, everyone is expected to be obeying certain set of rules. But this is Pats and since there’s no uniform given or dress code, I was shocked to be told otherwise.

Busymom, I would love to share but this forum is not about washing other people’s dirty linen in public and I believe every school would have the pros and cons. And I personally feel that unless you’re being confronted by the situation, not very fair to comment too much because Patricia told me she’s investigating and I respect that. So before any verdict, I think I should try to contain the situation first. Yes, I also heard both sides that Patricia is strict with her staff but I’ve also heard parents commented that she’s good at pacifying parents, so I don’t know what to think. But I think it’s her brand name at stake so I’m sure she’ll try to so as much as she can. Afterall, she’s been in the business for more than 20 over years.

Pad’s Schoolbag, also just curious, in your first thread, you gave me the impression that you’re happy with the principal and every time you approached her, you’re always well received so why suddenly in the last posting, you said you thinking of taking your child out to Eton? Why the sudden change of attitude? And besides, what you mentioned about your observations and listening to what the principal and teachers said in school, isn’t that a classic case of 'He say, She say?" just curious.

And yes, I’m very curious to know how your kid is being belittle in class, did you approach the new principal? What did she said or do? Not sure about the shower time stories, maybe you wanna share more with all of us at the forum. We’re very keen to know, interesting. Look forward to your reply. Cheers!