Sorry… I hv questions again. During Chinese module lesson, 3 kids were taken out of every Chinese class to go to banding room for lesson. So there will be about 12 per class ( banding room), which consists of pupils from different classes. My girl was one of the kids taken out. She is a bit frightened cos she does not have any friends in the banding class, except one boy from her class. Anyone knows why the school is making such a arrangement? How long is this banding class going to last?

Thanks, busyMom n Tingting. Ya… Got the test schedule… So many tests again. Is the term 1 Chinese marks considered in SA1 marks? My girl’s CL tr told me that one test in term 1 n one test in term 2, then both marks add together, take average, multiply by 5%. Then now got 2 CL written tests for term 2? Calculations still based on average of 3 papers n take 5%? But it was stated in test schedule: 5% of test 2 n 5% of test 3. So no more average? If we follow Math n EL dept, then term 2 Chinese is 10% already?

Hi, I am lost…term 1 gave out exam schedule stating that in term 2 week 2, there is a math test. But I did not hear any follow up on this. Is the Math test for this week still on? Has the term 2 exam schedule been given out for P2? Also, why is it that this Friday got no Chinese spelling? Anything going on? Thanks a lot. ( I tried writing email to ask the teacher… No response…)

Thanks to all who have replied me. I got my info from one teacher. From the way I see, seems that different teacher says different thing which means THEY will NOT tell. As for top 4 HA class, it’s zig zag streaming. This, I am sure cos the school did e same for other levels n GEP, Masta classes. It’s more scary cos competition is more " close", as close as full marks for whole class.

Hi,

I was told that streaming from P2 to P3 is based on Marh only, plus recommendation by form teacher ( to top 4 classes). Is this true? Are the teachers objective in recommendations? How come is not based on all 3 subjects? Is that e reason why at P1, the kids have so many Math mini tests? Can someone advise me? Thank you. My girl is very good in English n Chinese (almost full marks) Math is low band 1, so I am concerned. P1 this year.

Fernvale do not have CA cos the school is fairly new n is adopting MOE’s new initiative PERI assessment. It’s all rounded n many prestigious schools are also adopting this assessment. Even school like nan Chiau still don’t have. Personally I think it’s more fair. Imagine 2 kids sit for written exam only n the weaker one goes to " lousy" class based on that paper only? Imagine the weaker pupil can speak very well n the better kid cannot? Peri assessment test on presentation, speaking, listening and writing. It’s very fair. In easy terms, it’s called bite size assessment or formative assessment. This form of assessment is good for lower Pri ESP P1 since they are very young. Good training too. As for teachers, high MC cos they are at family planning stage. So long as they make up for it when they return, e kids won’t miss out too much. Do note that the school gives differentiated worksheets to pupils according to their learning ability. They don’t force feed. Popular schools in this area also don’t have. Too complacent, I guess.

I thought all must meet teachers, according to VP? Confusing.

Regarding the rumors about the P, can just check with ex teachers or anyone from moe HQ. You will get lots of stories. Or can also check out staffs’ Facebook. U will see " warriors" and " devil" stories. Current teachers dare not say too much cos their Ranking in school is at stake.
The school lost their " centre of excellence- Chinese"? Mr Ren, Mr Kelvin Wong , Mr Gene Lim, senior teacher Ms Linda also resigned. Heard more are leaving… Even a few non teaching staffs left.

Have anyone heard about the latest news? The whole ICT dept in the school is "crashed". The whole team resigned! Wonder what is wrong internally that the staffs made such decisions. The team did a lot for the school, with the latest " glamour n collection" Future School, added to the "glory". Seems that every year, there is at least one experienced teacher or leader from the middle management leaves. Mr Jason Tan, Mr Jeremy Lee, Mr Chew Kian Beng, Ms Ng Kah Ghee etc… Now that the team resigned, what’s going to happen to the ICT program? Not forgetting the teaching part. What’s the existing quality of the teachers? Really puzzled.

Seems that rumor about the P is true…whatever is the case, hope the children’s learning will not be affected.

Hi VeryKiasu 2010,

Thanks for the info. I met e VP n she told me it’s 130pm for P1. She will check it out why so many classes are down so early. She has seen it herself!

Hi,

I am confused. Can anyone help me? Are e P1 released at 130 or 100? My girl has been coming out to e school gate at 120. I went to fetch her personally today and saw many pupils in the canteen at 115. No teaching during last period? According to timetable, there should be lessons until 130. It’s dangerous if the kids are dismissed so early n there is no one to monitor them.