xinnamag:

Hi,


I'm enrolling my son in K1 next yr and I have difficulty choosing between Soka and Riverlife Kindergarten.

It's a tough decision to make as both schools are very good in their own aspects.

Would appreciate your comments on these 2 schools.

:thankyou:

Just today my hubby's friend recommended Riverlife. His 2 kids attended Riverlife and they highly recommended. I am also considering. Planning a visit tomorrow.

Hi Buds


Thanks, kind of you. I told the center principle of the other parent’s feedback and she didn’t say a word about it. She was listening, so I’m convinced the incident is true. Also, I was told recently, the children were practising so hard for the concert from 8.30 - 1 without food and water. When asked, teacher mentioned, they overlooked. To me, this is unacceptable. Again, I don’t want to be caught in this situation later on. There are more feedback which I don’t want to pen all down. There must be alot of other good feedback on the school. Strong academic and conducive environment but that again is not enough. The least you want the mgt to walk their vision and mission. Somehow, even though I am not directly impacted, I just don’t feel comfortable with the center anymore. So coincidental, today my son didn’t want to go to school. He tells me he doesn’t like to go to school and want to stay home. Not sure if I am over reacting but just concerned that I don’t want to push him too hard on the learning aspect rather want him to enjoy learning as learning itself is a long journey… If I can’t find a good monte around my place. I rather put him back in his previous CC where he was happy only that I found he was picking up Singlish and environment was too relaxed and I wasn’t sure if he was learning. Maybe I decided too fast or Maybe a relaxed environment is better for him… still thinking and feeling worried. Going to see his Josiah teacher today to get her feedback on how my son is doing. Let’s see how it goes…

If anyone keen on the CC which my son attended, it was Star Learners @ Simei. He was there from 18 months to 3 years. He had very good, caring PG teachers.

Jenny Lam:

I visited a new Montessori school at level 2 Bedok CC more than 1 wk ago. They have other centres elsewhere. All by same operator and not franchised. Not sure if the fee is cheaper than Josiah. They have a expat Montessori teacher. Nice environment. You may want to look at their website first? I havent decide whether sending my child there cos I got to work, I need to put my child in full day school. :sad:

Hi Jenny Lam

Thanks for your suggestions. I may drop by to have a look. I also browsed another thread on this center and the feedback hasn't been positive so it's confusing. Nevertheless, I will visit to make a judgement for mysefl. Thanks again.

buds:

schnapps_7:

Hi Buds

Hello there! :peekaboo:

schnapps_7:

Can I have your views on Josiah Monti? My son has started attending that school for 4 months now and they are planning for fee hike. I am wondering if I am getting the \" bang for the buck\". Any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks.

In all honesty, i've never stepped into Josiah Montessori as i never saw the need to recce for a school so far away from where i reside hence the reviews i share on Josiah are purely by word of mouth either from fellow friends or from other parent acquaintances.

Only some simple questions of reflection is required on your end to decide.

>Has your son been more than happy to go to school these 4 mths and being treated well by his teachers?

>Has the past 4 months seen him being a more motivated learner?

>Do the teachers brief you about his progress periodically?

>Does the centre explain the activities or curriculum they are going to cover with him? Via newsletters, parent-teacher meet-ups, communication book, etc?

>Have you had any issues with the centre at all since you enrolled him there?

If your answer is yes to most (if not all), there should be little reason why you should contemplate an environment adjustment for him. Having a happy child eager to attend school every time is already half the battle won. The rest is up to the teachers to facilitate and us parents to support.

By far, Josiah has maintained a good standard of Montessori Education from what has been gathered by most feedbacks pertaining to the centre, teachers and its curriculum. As for the part on getting the bang for the buck, if you ask me personally... if i could afford to (which i can't) send my child to a centre that hires the best teachers and treats them well, it transcends to having happy teachers teaching my children, which indirectly means having me ultimately being a happy parent... for i know when my child is firstly.. happy to learn; can the learning then begin from the heart...

I cannot answer the question for you but i am sure as a parent, you are the best person to decide what's best for your child after reflecting upon his learning journey thus far.

Share here once you have decided.

Thank you so much for your views. Initially, there were a lot of struggles when my son started Josiah. Now it’s ok just that occasionally, he says he doesn’t want to go to school. I think that’s just that he being very playful, he rather stay home and play. I can’t tell if he is a keen learner.. he is an active child and prefers to play than sit and learn. I don’t have much issues with the school other than the admin staff keep telling me that they are going to increase the school fees etc. They sure keep me informed about his progress and all. Lately, I heard negative feedback around mgt and the yearend concert experiences which totally surprised me and upset me and kind of bugs me. I don’t want to be caught in that situation thus I wanted to get views on this school. Anyway, I am looking around the east for a school. I have 2 kids and $200 or more raise is substantial and more so as I have another kid who needs to attend preschool next year. Surely, will update on my decision. Thanks.

Hi Buds


Can I have your views on Josiah Monti? My son has started attending that school for 4 months now and they are planning for fee hike. I am wondering if I am getting the " bang for the buck". Any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks.

Hi


I am also looking for a CC or a Kindergarten for son. He is currently attending Josiah Changi. Josiah is planning to raise their fees thus I am looking for alternative around Simei, Tampines, Pasir Ris. I like to get reviews on Holy Trinity Kindy. Any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks.