2018 P1 registration exercise for 2019 intake
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lipstickhoarder:
Thanks! I read that 2 sets of uniforms and 3 sets of PE uniform will also do for those who will do regular laundry. I think I might get 3 sets of each hmm. As for shoes, it's been a while since my time and I hear that kids can wear white or black (depending on school) sports shoes to school now? No need to just wear those canvas shoes? Would like to get something with more support for my son...[/quote]Good advises for both. Will just need to see which one more comfortable for each parents. I might go with 3 sets each too. For shoes, do we need to get from the school supplier too or can get from outside shop as long as black or white?zac's mum:
[quote=\"BrieBee\"]Quick check also on the uniform, how many sets do we need to buy based on experience of parents in this forum?
For FTWPs without helper, I strongly suggest 5 sets of uniform and at least 2 pairs of shoes. If your budget is not too tight.
Then you don’t have to wash anything until weekends. Saves you untold amount of hassle and time during your precious weekdays :imcool: -
lipstickhoarder:
You can also bring a set of your child's clothes (which is the size of the school uniform you intend to buy) as a guide. Then need not waste time getting your child to try over the clothes that he/she is wearing on the spot...
Great advice, thanks for sharing! It's my first time with a kid in Pri school so from what I understand, we are to bring our kids with us for orientation but it will be be a madhouse with parents and kids trying on school uniforms, etc. So if you know which uniform supplier is assigned to your child's school, you should make a separate trip down to try the uniforms instead of rushing on orientation day.Estéema:
I wld encourage parents not just to attend sch P1 orientation & visit only bookshop.
Whilst u're there, spend some time walk ard sch compound & let yr young child get familiar with sch canteen, library, garden & playground. If u're applying for a specific sports, you might reccee the school's facilities such as the tennis court, sports field, music room, etc.
I don't do the abv and looking back, I thot this will help FTWP bcoz u can get into conversation after yr child starts sch next year. On Day 1 of school, my child was held back in a long queue during recess. I went round taking pics of the library & beautiful playground, etc. When DC returned fr sch, I showed all the pics & he was enticed by all the possible activities. Managed to get him to agree bring healthy sandwiches rather than queue for canteen food & spend time at other activities ard school more productively. Just sharing.
Hope all P1s have a good & exciting start of their Pri education! :grphug: :love: -
quote] Good advises for both. Will just need to see which one more comfortable for each parents. I might go with 3 sets each too. For shoes, do we need to get from the school supplier too or can get from outside shop as long as black or white?[/quote]
Do check what the school practise… some sch is does what we did in the past where there is a separate set of PE attire (diff top & bottom)… whereas, some sch like my DD’s where their PE attire is just a diff of a bottom which is an elastic waist band shorts… on days where they have PE class, pupils will directly wear the same uniform top + that elastic waist band shorts… normal days without PE class, pupils wear the same uniform top + their skorts/short with hook at waist… no changing of clothes during the day…
I do washing daily so I bought 3 uniform set (2 to rotate & 1 as backup)… 2 PE bottom (1 is good enough actually as they usually have 2 PE class per week, unless they have PE class on consecutive days which usually shouldn’t be the case la… and 1 as backup)…
Same goes for student care, see what they practise… usually it is just a uniform top to change into, bottom remains… and I stick to my usual in getting 3 top (2 to rotate & 1 as backup)…
Rem to get enough name tags for the school uniform top… for sch bottoms and student care top, I use back the normal iron-on stickers. And for sch bottoms, I put the iron-on stickers on the inner part of the fabric. -
For school uniform, is best to check with school vendors or even form teachers or parents with kids already there.
Different school has different practice.
For my elder boy school, due to the hot weather, his school allows them to wear PE attire 5 days a week.
End up he hardly wear his school uniform. -
lipstickhoarder:
Thanks! I read that 2 sets of uniforms and 3 sets of PE uniform will also do for those who will do regular laundry. I think I might get 3 sets of each hmm. As for shoes, it's been a while since my time and I hear that kids can wear white or black (depending on school) sports shoes to school now? No need to just wear those canvas shoes? Would like to get something with more support for my son...[/quote]If you don't buy from school, you can get those from Bata... as long as it is plain black/white shoes... Suggestion: don't get too expensive ones, especially for boys... heard a lot from my friends that their son's shoes can last for like only 3 months and need to change liao cos damaged... good times, lasted 6 months... :slapshead: so end up, they buy from taobao... cheap cheap... Also, check if you can let your child wear those white socks with black/grey/navy base... easier to wash...zac's mum:
[quote=\"BrieBee\"]Quick check also on the uniform, how many sets do we need to buy based on experience of parents in this forum?
For FTWPs without helper, I strongly suggest 5 sets of uniform and at least 2 pairs of shoes. If your budget is not too tight.
Then you don’t have to wash anything until weekends. Saves you untold amount of hassle and time during your precious weekdays :imcool: -
LLL_Family:
Also, check if you can let your child wear those white socks with black/grey/navy base... easier to wash...
That's genius. Thank you! And yes makes sense not to splurge on shoes since they are still growing anyway. Good to know! -
If you don't buy from school, you can get those from Bata... as long as it is plain black/white shoes... Suggestion: don't get too expensive ones, especially for boys... heard a lot from my friends that their son's shoes can last for like only 3 months and need to change liao cos damaged... good times, lasted 6 months... :slapshead: so end up, they buy from taobao... cheap cheap... Also, check if you can let your child wear those white socks with black/grey/navy base... easier to wash...[/quote]
:faint: lots of investment haha. Yeah, just get cheap cheap one. -
I bought 3 sets uniform and 3 sets PE attire for my elder boy, but he can wear PE attire or CCA tees the whole week (except for the weekly tie day (if there is no PE on that day)). So for the didi, i am thinking to get 1 set uniform and 3 or 4 PE attires.
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lipstickhoarder:
http://euniforms.com.sg/schedule.html - school uniform supplier for several schools - their shop is at Sembawang Shopping Centre.BrieBee:
How do we find out on the school uniform supplier? Sorry, it's my first time too with a kid in P1. No idea on what is the orientation like or will be
I found the uniform supplier info on the school website.
Otherwise maybe can call to ask! -
lipstickhoarder:
for shoes, schools are more flexible now. bata days are over.
As for shoes, it's been a while since my time and I hear that kids can wear white or black (depending on school) sports shoes to school now? No need to just wear those canvas shoes? Would like to get something with more support for my son...
I am particular about the sole padding since they would need to jump and the padding has to be thick. I get either reebok or adidas school shoes. don't buy too late though (as in late dec) as common sizes are sold out fast. for lower primary, I get Velcro ones. morning rush, just wear without having to wait for them to tie shoe laces.
as they progressed to p3, I switched to shoe laces especially for my son.
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