Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[ngl2010]

sha:

Hi Snr Parents/ Boys


Can anyone give some guidance on the packing list for Student Leaders Camp?

Your boy will be given packing list. Just wait.

[ngl2010]

lalaland:

Any yr 3 parents here given the option for term 3 boarding? It used to be compulsory unless you have special reasons. Now it is voluntary opt in i believe due to limited spaces. I am wondering what if after opt in it is still over subscribed. How will the school decide?

Boarding has never been compulsory. It is always opt in.

[sha]

ngl2010:

sha:

Hi Snr Parents/ Boys


Can anyone give some guidance on the packing list for Student Leaders Camp?

Your boy will be given packing list. Just wait.

They wont be given a packing list this time. They have only indicated some compulsory items and the rest......take charge of your own packing.

So a little clueless.[quote][/quote]

[ngl2010]

sha:

ngl2010:

[quote=\"sha\"]Hi Snr Parents/ Boys


Can anyone give some guidance on the packing list for Student Leaders Camp?

Your boy will be given packing list. Just wait.

They wont be given a packing list this time. They have only indicated some compulsory items and the rest......take charge of your own packing.

So a little clueless.[/quote]DS still keeps his Student Leaders Camp packing list from last year. Here it is. It was for 4 days 3 nights. Please note that the list was for last year's camp so this year your son may need different items if the length of the camp or the activities are different. Enjoy the camp!

4 School/house/PE/CCA shirt
2 sets Wet attire (shorts/drifit shirt/long sleeve/tights)
4 Sports PE shorts
1 Towel
1 Track pants
1 set Toiletries (shampoo/soap/toothbrush/tooth paste)
At least 4 Undergarments
1 Poncho/rain jacket
At least 4 socks
1 pair Slippers/sandals
1 pair Covered shoes
1 Water bottle 1.5 litres
Personal medication if required
1 Watch
1 Metal cutleries (fork & spoon) non disposable
1 Plates or bowl
1 Cups or mugs
1 Small backpack (Day-pack)
2 Trash bags (for waterproofing)
1 Insect repellent & sunblock
1 Toilet paper
1 Sleeping bag
1 Tights for walking
1 Powder
1 Torch light

[sha]

Thank you so much ngl2010!!!

[iRabbit]

RafflesianSnr:

iRabbit:

[quote=\"iFirefly\"]
Y6 PTM is this Sat, 9am to 4pm. Parents can choose to see max 4 teachers. I've booked to meet Civics Tutors and GP teacher only.

When is Y1-Y4 PTM ?

I guess sch gave priority to Y6 parents, and rightly so since it's A level year. Y1 only allowed to book the timing of one of the 2 FT, and it's on a weekday.

Would we get the report book on the day of PTM?

It's been a while since my time at Y14 - don't remember when PTM were there. Academic progress report only after major tests (MYCT, EOY) and usually it's on the last week of school or even later.[/quote]Thanks for the info, RafflesianSnr. Nice of you to continue to share in this forum despite having left the school.

[iRabbit]

ngl2010:

Academic progress report usually is available before booking of PTM so we can decide whether to go for PTM or not. However, I am not sure about this year.

That's good to know. In ds' pri sch, certain years I would get the report book during the PTM. I'm not so aware of how ds is doing academically nowadays since he doesn't update me regularly. Thus, I would rather receive the progress report before the PTM, or at least have the grades reflected in Stamford before the meeting.

[iRabbit]

naggo-nitemare, you have pm

[iFirefly]

iRabbit:

RafflesianSnr:

It's been a while since my time at Y1/4 - don't remember when PTM were there. Academic progress report only after major tests (MYCT, EOY) and usually it's on the last week of school or even later.

Thanks for the info, RafflesianSnr. Nice of you to continue to share in this forum despite having left the school.

RafflesianSnr is still @ RI (Y6)..

[iFirefly]

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/a-bold-purpose-behind-my-nonnas



Raffles Institution

A bold purpose behind My Nonna's

It serves up value-for-money Italian favourites at a modest canteen stall in Raffles Institution (RI).

But My Nonna's, which started operating in RI five months ago, serves a bold purpose - it provides culinary training and employment to people with special needs, such as autism, intellectual impairments and physical disabilities.

Ms Geraldine Tan, founder and chief executive officer of My Nonna's, said: \"Besides giving them a job, it also builds their self-esteem and independence. They also get a chance to interact with others.\"

Running a stall with special needs employees is challenging, admitted Ms Tan, who is in her 40s. \"It takes time and patience. It can take some of them a few months to learn. They have to be taught step by step. Italian fare is structured, so it is easier to teach them the steps.\"

The stall, which offers about 20 food items, is known for its flavourful oven-baked pasta dishes, such as spicy tuna and creamy mushroom baked pastas. It also offers other items, including quesadillas. The items cost between $1.50 and $3.

\"We started off with the basic pasta range, and we realised that the oven-baked pasta dishes were popular among students. Slowly, we added more items,\" said Ms Tan.

\"To them, it is like comfort food.\"

Ms Tan is not stopping there.

She plans to add more items, such as pizzas and tiramisu. \"It is good that students have a variety of items to choose from. If they like something, they will come back.\"

The social enterprise runs similar stalls in three other schools. Each stall employs about two assistants with special needs, and at least one able-bodied stall manager.

Stall assistant Goh Wei Ting, 28, who has an intellectual disability, has worked with My Nonna's for two years. She enjoys learning how to prepare items such as waffles, as well as cooking for the students.

Ms Tan said her stalls allow students to interact with her team of young adults with special needs.

\"The students will be able to understand people with special needs, so they will have no issues working with them in future. When they become employers, they can help design jobs to allow those with special needs to integrate into society.\"

Year 5 RI student Zara Karimi, 17, frequents the stall for its waffles. She said by doing so, she also gets to help the disadvantaged.

\"People with special needs are part of our society, and we should give them our support,\" she said.