daisyt:

MXYMum, Mr Koh's English also so so. Seems that Koh and current P are Chinese pai while Miss Eek (before Mr Koh) is angmo pie. I personally prefer Chinese pai.

Well, it's just comments from the kids. Personally, I prefer Chinese pai too, especially since RV is a SAP school. Many older Chinese pai write better than they speak. Haa! Maybe she should just speak to the kids in Chinese.

MXYMum,

Participating (i.e. to hold ownership) in the IPad programme is an option, the school had some units of IPad for loan and use during the lessons.

If your kid lacks the self-discipline in the use of the IPad, it's of utmost priority as parents to institute strict usage protocol of the mobile technology. Else, you should have opt out of the IPad 1:1 programme and loan the unit for use in school as mentioned by the former principal.

All programme and workplan instituted by the school would not be successful without the unyielding support of both parents and students.

A thinker for thoughts.[/quote]


Hi Poet2010, Thanks for your reply. From my understanding, the iPAD units for loan are limited and tailored for those with financial difficulties. Moreover, the students are to bring their iPAD home as assignments and notes are loaded online. For some classes, students were to complete assignments using iPAD and send them to teachers. If parents opt out, the kids may have problems accessing the teaching materials and completing their homework. So do we parents really have a choice??

As raised by many parents during the discussion with P, not all pupils are so disciplined that they use their iPAD solely for learning purposes. Just pick out a few iPAD randomly from any student, browse through the apps installed on their iPAD, and you will know what I mean. While using their iPAD during their 'learning', they also get distracted by other 'fun' apps on iPAD. Kids also use them to chat all the time. They have class IDs for i-message and I see their iPAD constantly bombarded with messages from fellow classmates.

My kid is one with poor discipline, but I know there are many facing similar issues. I have spoken to other parents and they share similar sentiments. :frustrated:

daisyt:

First day, new P has been walking around the school, talking to students. So far she has portrait a motherly feeling. Hope she can provide a family feel to the students School is their second home mah.


My dd so lucky, witness 3 Ps in 5 years. Haha

Great to hear that! But I heard that her English isn't too good? She has strange pronunciation for some words?? Not sure if my source can be trusted though ... :roll:

Daisy, Maybe your dd can help to 'rate' the 3 Ps later on. For some reason, the younger kids have grown to like Mr Koh and haven't adjusted to the style of the new P. Hopefully, their attitude will change with time.

WeiHan:

onemore:

HCI done the right thing to kick him out of their school early in his career, however, the RV alumni sitting in the board must certainly be all sleeping and let this guy trash the good name of the school.

The alumni of a government school unlike independent school has no admin power to negotiate with MOE for a principal candidate. That is one of the shortcoming of a government school.

HCI managed to discontinue his contract because an opportunity arised due to implementation of IP...no school will veto MOE under normal circumstances.

The new P has a tough job to do. I am looking forward to a better year for RV under her leadership.

Wonder if there'll be any changes to the iPAD programme. As a parent, I am against the programme. It has caused more harm than benefits to my child, and created more work for me. Just wonder how many parents out there having problems managing their children on the proper use of iPAD? :frustrated:

Hi, Any recommendation on a Chemistry and Physics tutor at 1-to-1 for a RVHS IP programme student for Year 2 going Yr 3 next year? Female tutor is preferred. Maybe an undergrad? Thanks!

Hi sgrvstudent,


Noted. Thanks for your advice.

It's GPA 2.2 or 2.0, not 3.2 lah. Otherwise, there will be many repeats every year. :scared:

dolphinsiah:

MXYMum:

My DS is struggling with Maths and Science in Y2. The pace in RV seems to be too fast for her. For Maths, she's generally unable to complete the test within the allocated time. Any recommendations? Y2 parents, how are your kids doing?

MXYMum,

I understand that RV teachers will conduct after school classes for students who are unable to cope with their studies....

But with this extra classes still cannot catch up....better seek for external help
before is too late....

IP school teach subjects different from the normal secondary schools...

If I am not wrong if a student GPA falls below 3.2 , they are made to repeat ....

Note: I am not working for tuition centre... I just KPO....

Thanks Daisy!

My DS is struggling with Maths and Science in Y2. The pace in RV seems to be too fast for her. For Maths, she’s generally unable to complete the test within the allocated time. Any recommendations? Y2 parents, how are your kids doing?

sall:

Augmum:

Huh ?? U dont need to be connected to the internet to play ipad games,
juz download fr the apps store beforehand.

Talking abt ipad teaching......
Last yr, one of gal's teacher used his own ipad to teach the class which was connected to the overhead projector.

dd overheard some classmates talking about downloading movies and all those stuff. That's why I still think this ipad thing is a bad idea.

I fully agree with you. Kids these days are so addicted with Facebook, U Tube etc. Actually, by using iPADs in class, the teachers will also be exposed to 'threats' as they will need to be very mindful of their actions and words. Students can video tape them in action and upload them into internet. If the students abuse their rights, there will be complications. That was one of the reason why most schools prohibit the use of handphone in class. Kids these days are not easy to manage and discipline.

There were students video recording using their handphones during the YR2 iPAD Parents' Briefing, thus, all the shouting and arguing were recorded. Most recorded the session for their parents, but if someone were to publicize it, it'll be bad publicity for RV!