Thanks, jetsetter. Your \"die-die\" analogy really tickled me. Yes, we have a lot of luggage...one just for ski suits and snow boots . Also, thinking of setting up \"base\" in Paris and just book day trips...save the hassle of driving route planning and driving...but havent made up mind yet.
Posts made by Miracle Child
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RE: Travel: France
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RE: Travel: France
Thanks, pirated. Yes, indeed planning to visit Normandy for D-day tour and Mont St Michel…still contemplating whether to self-drive or take day tours out from Paris.
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RE: Travel: France
Hi, I am planning a trip to France in Dec. Can anyone recommend some accommodation options?
Is it better to stay near
1. Paris Gare du Nord (so that we can take RER directly from CDG to the hotel without need for transfer/taxi, and especially considering we will be taking rail to tour Paris and then TGV to Alps region); or
2. near the tourist attracions?
How far is Paris Dare du Nord from the usual tourist attractions?
Was thinking of doing day tours (from Paris) to Normandy and Mont St Michel. Any good day tours to recommend?
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RE: NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
Supposed to clear security post and get the sticker. No other purpose.
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RE: NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
No luck in booking ptm slots for so many subjects :slapshead:
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RE: NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
Thanks Sun_2010 and dagong99 for the advice.
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RE: NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
Just to share on the journey that we went thru with our DS last year…if it is useful to anyone. My DS was ex gepper and offered COs from a few schools. We went through the decision process with DS. It was a tough decision but we respected his choice. He was very firm with his decision with NUSH. He is very happy in school; enjoying the curriculum and overall experience.
What I like about the school:-
1. Very dedicated and caring teachers. DS had tummy aches in the first 2 weeks; mentor teacher was concerned whether it was stress from new school or curriculum. She called me to discuss. I and impressed with the level of thoughtfulness. (DS was just having some gastrointestinal problems and not stress induced haha).
2. So far, DS peers are a nice lot. No unhealthy competition.
3. Curriculum is of sufficient depth and hands on (for the sciences) which DS enjoys.
4. Modular system and students are assessed throughout the semester via quizzes, tests n of cos end of semester exams. But the quizzes and tests are ways to assess how the child is coping and areas of weakness. Personally (just my own view), it is a better way to guage a child’s ability through continual assessments than one big-bang exam.
5. The school recognises every kid is different in abilities and so there will be opportunities for acceleration (not that my DS is in it) and collaborating with teachers on specific ideas/projects/initiatives. -
RE: NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
DS class was told their CCA allocation today. They are to report in the hall at 3.50pm this Friday for their first session of CCA.
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RE: NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
He is in Nobel. Great start to a brand new chapter/journey.