[quote=\"i3mum\"]Not too sure about which type of Chinese dance handkerchief, but you can try costume connection. The prices are reasonable.


http://www.costumesconnection.com.sg/Accessory.html

Thanks i3mum. I'll bring my girl there to pick her handkerchief. :thankyou:

NAFA also offers classes in classical ballet and chinese dance. My CC (Dover CC) also offers balet and chinese dance (different teachers, different days). Perhaps you can check out your CC too. I think lots of CCs offer ballet, and some offer chinese dance too.

Does anyone know I can buy chinese dance handkerchifs from, in Singapore? I’d rather not order online.

Recess for P1, 3 & 5 is from 10.10 to 10.40. Recess for P2,4 & 6 is 9.40 to 10.10. And there’s a 1 hr recess on Wednesdays fr 10.10 - 11.10 for all Pri levels.

My family drove up to Desaru last weekend. The drive there was smooth. There were no traffic jams at the Woodlands causeway. We had breakfast in JB, then drove by the E22 to Desaru. Look out for the entrance to the Ulu Tiram toll booth 3-5 min after Tesco/ Jusco shopping centres. Then is about 30 min fr there to Desaru.

We stayed at Lotus. We got the Rm 150 per nite deal too. Lotus is OK. Its not like S’pore 5 star standard. The rooms were a little musty, cupboards musty, toilets sandy … but the bed and bedding didn’t smell of its previous occupant, and general cleanliness OK, but don’t look under the beds or shift the sofas. And its got a lovely large field next to the beach and a nice little Italian cafe just by the beach. So the kids could run and play the field while the adults could watch them and have a drink at the cafe.
There’s 3 restaurants there - the Italian one, an International Buffet, and a Chinese restaurant on the 2nd floor of the club house. I you can order A la Cart fr the International Buffet at the Chinese and Italian restaurants, but only if the waiters agree to bring you the food. The International Restaurant didn’t want to serve a la cart at meal times - only the buffet was available. Otherwise there’s another 2 hotels just a 10 - 20 min walk along the beach.
We had a lovely time there - just chilling and enjoying the beach. We even caught a couple of small crabs, which we then released back into the sea. There’s fewer sea shells compared to a few years ago. We collected them for our sand castles then let the sea wash them away too. We also got to try Go cart - Rm 30 per car for 15 min. There’s also an eating place at the Go Cart tract.
No posh 5 star hotel this, but a reasonably priced "family" getaway with reasonably maitained facilities.

Hi!

We went last nov. DD loved it, even if everything was in Japanese. They do have park guides in English, some of the shows are in English, others in Japanese with English subtitles. And some of their staff speak English, the rest do a pretty good mine to get their meaning across. Do visit the aquarium when you go to Osaka, it’s got two gigantic whales. And the kid’s palace is pretty cool too - like a large science centre built along Gaudi lines.

I’ve been to pilau Ubin several times. Once we stayed at Pungol marina’s chalet. They let you park in Pungol marina, then take their boat over to Ubin. Facilities are basic but clean enough if you don’t look into the nooks n corners.

N Parks operate a guided tour to Chek Jawa, and their volunteers take people on the tour climb down to walk on the sand banks to look at and touch the marine life there. They did not let people who are not on the tour walk on the sand banks. But if you do not take the tour, you can still walk on the broad walk above the sand banks. But it’s best to check for low tide as it’s much more interesting then. You can take a "bus" from the jetty to chek jawa. I think there is a large car park next to the jetty at the S’pore side.
My DD n her friend were 7 then, and they had lots of funcycling around the island. Just be careful when the occasional car comes round.

Arielyn:

Hi,


I'm an old girl of SCGS and have a pair of B/G twins. Some major hesitation on my part, re. sending DD to SCGS vs. registering both DD and DS at the SAP school near my place, stems from the following:

1. Distance - We stay in Katong. As my Hubby travels quite a bit, either my Mom or I (working mum) will have to make a concerted effort to drive DD to school every morning, while my Dad will have to take my DS to school nearby. I'm not sure how sustainable this arrangement will be, since Bkt. Timah is easily 20-30mins' drive away. If I were to arrange for school bus tptn, does it mean that she will have to board the bus by 6am *gasp*, if not earlier? WHat time does school start for SCGS?

2. Homework - How's the workload in SCGS like? Just thinking about sitting down with the twins to go through 2 sets of h/w fills me with great trepidation....

3. Elitism - I've gone through some of the postings in this thread, centred on this. Actually, it's also a concern close to my heart, especially since my DD is already the more intellectually developed and articulate or the two. I'm quite worried about her picking up some of the snobbery inherent in certain factions of the students, and looking down on her brother. I've spent 10 yrs in SCGS and much as it instilled great pride in me, and provided me with the excellent well-rounded education I had, and the opportunity to forge many firm friendships, it's a fact that most of the students, including myself back then, were quite cut-off from the outside world. And I was also staying in HDB back then (I was from the minority group from HDB dwelling). But even then, I don't think I was ever exposed to the harsh reality of the income divides, the haves vs. the have-nots. I don't think I was snobbish, cos' my parents and background kept me grounded, but elitist and sheltered, yes, to a certain extent, for sure. It was not until I entered JC that I found myself integrating with students from different rungs of society.

My kiddos are due for registration next year, but the stress has kicked in since last year. EVery other day, I find myself struggling with the options. I'm tempted to enrol both in the school near my place, but the mere thought of not leaving DD with the SCGS legacy, is like selling her short on my part. Any comments? Anyone staying in Katong, and whose DD takes the school bus? Could you share with bus pick-up/drop-off times?

Much thanks!

Hi Arielyn!

Assembly's at 7.30 but students should try to be there 10 min earlier. They're not very strict in P1 & 2.

Some teachers give lots of homework, some teachers feel that all work should be completed in school. Some parents prefer teachers who give lots of homework, some don't. ,

DD doesn't feel there's any elitism in school. Friendships seem to be based on where you sit (eg. short girls befriend short girls), CCA (eg.girls fr gym hang out with girls fr gym) ... Girls are encouraged to speak up confidently and present themselves well so they are given lots of opportunity to speak in class, perform. Every year has its \"Art's Day\" where all the students perform an item or two. So, say, each P1 class will put up two items on its Arts Day. Its an annual event, and every child will perform an item with its class. They
are not shy - so it may come across as arrogance in our conservative culture.

I'd say SCGS is a great school. Not only is it a full school with Pri & Sec, now its going to have an affiliated Pre-U too! Students tend to get complacent. Look at the number of former SCGS students who were \"late developers\".

No stress. Registration is a breeze for former students.

Cheers!

Ah ya! Got the dates for thanksgiving wrong. Thought I’d booked the weekend just after! Oh well, can’t be helped. Airlines n hotel already paid for. Cannot change coz it’s the cheep one. Will just have to "enjoy the atmosphere". I’m got a vacation apt at SGD700 a week for 6 pax (fr relative). Thanks anyway. Will try bookit for domestic flights.

Emelyn:

Laura02:

Hi!

I'm planning to travel to Orlando this Nov too. I've booked Sin-Houston on SQ. Then we're taking a domestic flight to Orlando. The price difference makes it worth the trouble, since DH insists on travelling long-haul on SQ. I'll remember to give enough time between connecting flights.
And I've been told that that the US immigration is a lot more friendly in Houston, than in either LAX or NY.
We're doing a self-planned, self-booked free-n-easyholiday. Does anyone have any advice on renting a car there?
Thanks!

Hi Laura02,

Have you booked the all the tickets ? Erm... can share sha outletre how much?
Also, you plan to sight-see in Houston ? Where are the good places to go to ?

Cheers !

Hi Emelyn!

Sure. The tickets for two adult & 1 Child (including taxes & surcharges) cost SGD 6763. I expect to pay approximately USD 400 per per pax for the 3 hr flight fr Huston to Orlando.

I'm going free n easy, so the list of places I'd like to visit are : Disneyland, Lego land, Key West, Cape Canaveral, ... and ... er ... stop by every factory outlet on the way

Cheers!

Hi!

I’m planning to travel to Orlando this Nov too. I’ve booked Sin-Houston on SQ. Then we’re taking a domestic flight to Orlando. The price difference makes it worth the trouble, since DH insists on travelling long-haul on SQ. I’ll remember to give enough time between connecting flights.
And I’ve been told that that the US immigration is a lot more friendly in Houston, than in either LAX or NY.
We’re doing a self-planned, self-booked free-n-easyholiday. Does anyone have any advice on renting a car there?
Thanks!