Marymount Convent

[chergaby]

cantbearit2:

Anyway, if any mummy is interested, it is a long....... waiting list. The centre supervisor says most likely they will call up all parents somewhere in Nov and will interview the parents. Priority will be given to needy families first.

Good news, cantbear12 and all!!!

Rcvd a call from the centre supervisor that they are able to confirm my waitlist!!! Going to check out the place this weekend!

[autumn82]

chergaby:

cantbearit2:

Anyway, if any mummy is interested, it is a long....... waiting list. The centre supervisor says most likely they will call up all parents somewhere in Nov and will interview the parents. Priority will be given to needy families first.

Good news, cantbear12 and all!!!

Rcvd a call from the centre supervisor that they are able to confirm my waitlist!!! Going to check out the place this weekend!

Congrats!!! :celebrate:

[autumn82]

Time really flies.... Now oredi Oct.. 2mths more and they r gonna be in P1!!!!

[kerbaya]

Tinkerbelle:

kerbaya:

Hi parents,


Kindly enlighten me how much is the monthly school fees at MCS? Is the amount the same for all pri schs?

TIA

Hi kerbaya,

Currently, there are no school fees for primary schools for Singapore citizens. You'll only need to pay the standard miscellaneous fees of $5.50 (applicable for all pri schs) and the second-tier miscellaneous fees of a maximum amount of $5.50 (varies with each sch). In MCS, you're looking at $11/month in mics. fees for Singapore citizens, paid through Giro.

Only PRs and foreigners need to pay additional sch fees of $3.50. As of Jan 2011, PRs' sch fees will be increased to $22/mth (exc. mics fees).

Hi Tinkerbelle,

Thanks once again for your patience and time in clearing all our doubts.

Cheers!!!

[Amberz]

kerbaya:

Hi Tinkerbelle,


Do you know when and why did MCS stop their sec school intake? :?
Otherwise our dd would be able to enjoy the benefits of affiliation.

Hi,

I'm actually an \"old girl\" - gosh that sounds awful! Anyway, I was there 10yrs - Pri through Sec. All levels shared the same building and it was really nice. They closed the sec levels when they tore down the old building 10+ yrs ago. Sad.

We were so small there were only 2 classes per sec level. But that meant that practically everyone knew everyone or at least almost everyone's names. And yes, we've churned out many eloquent speakers like Jean Danker and Margaret Lim and also many other successful women.

10yrs ago I organised our 10th Yr Reunion at the new sch building where your girls are now. It was nice to see the school upgraded to cater to the needs of the girls now but I think most of us missed our cosy old school. Can't believe I'm in the midst of planning our 20th (!) Yr Reunion next month! I can still remember my time in sch vividly, hard to believe that most of us are mums now (some even with daughters back in MCS). One thing for sure, none of our parents were as \"ON\" as you guys! Maybe you should rally for the reopening of the sec sch! I think many \"old girls\" like myself would be more than happy to back such a petition!

Anyway, all the best to you and your girls from an \"old girl\"! :rahrah:

[Tinkerbelle]

cantbearit2:

Tinkerbelle:

Hi Gecko,

Thanks for the update.
MCS has also done very well in the Plain English Speaking Awards in recent years. In 2008, MCS was the 1st runner-up for Upper Primary category. In 2009, a P2 MCS student was the Champion (Lower Primary) and she also won the Audience's Favourite Speaker Award. This year, our MCS girls were 1st runner-up for Lower Primary csategory and 2nd runner-up for Upper Primary category. Very proud of our MCS girls' achievements. :rahrah:

Wow, that's v impressive lor....

Tinkerbelle, do you know the % of MCS gals who got in their choice sch thru DSA? Not sure if the sch even release such results. :scratchhead:

Hi cantbearit2,
Sorry, I dunno the exact % as the sch does not officially release the results. I'm not sure about other CCA groups but 2 of our MCS rhythmic gymnasts have been accepted by RGS thru this year's DSA exercise. Well done girls!!! :congrats:

Anyone here with DSA success stories for this year's DSA exercise? Care to share?? TIA

[Tinkerbelle]

cantbearit2:

Tinkerbelle:

Hi cantbearit2,

Same here....I also had bad experiences with sch dentists as a child. Luckily for my DDs, they said that the sch dentists are better now.

I checked with both DDs and they said that all their classmates go for annual dental check-ups at sch. DD1 mentioned that some of her classmates go for the annual routine check-up but will usually see their own private dentist for extraction, polishing etc. If you're not keen, I believe you can opt out of this scheme during orientation where you have to fill up many forms (one of which is the dental form).

Thanks for the info, Tinkerbelle! :thankyou:

Think I will still choose to opt out (once bitten, twice shy) for DD.

Many forms during orientation? Do we need to pay for anything on the spot on that day?

Hi cantbearit2,

I agree that you should opt out of the dental prog. if you feel so uncomfortable about it. Just remember to remind your DD that she's not to have any dental treatment at sch because the dentist will sometimes ask girls to go for dental check-ups during recess and/or before lessons start. If your DD is not aware, she might just hop on that dental chair.... :politebleah: But not to worry, I'm sure the dentist will check the consent form.

Ya, quite a few forms to fill in during orientation but I can't remember the exact number...sorry. If I remember correctly, there is a form to update pupil's details, a form for Edusave Fund, a Giro application form for paying fees, Dental consent form and a consent form for catechism lessons.

Don't forget to bring NRIC for both parents and bank account number for Giro form.

Ya, need to make payment on Orientation Day. Don't know if there will be a price hike next year, but this year, we paid $77.50 (for those taking Chinese) and $63.50 (for those taking other Mother Tongues). Breakdown of fees: Gymnastics fees for the year-$60, Report book-$3.50 and subscription fee for Chinese 'hao peng you' (35 issues)- $14.

[Tinkerbelle]

chergaby:

cantbearit2:

Anyway, if any mummy is interested, it is a long....... waiting list. The centre supervisor says most likely they will call up all parents somewhere in Nov and will interview the parents. Priority will be given to needy families first.

Good news, cantbear12 and all!!!

Rcvd a call from the centre supervisor that they are able to confirm my waitlist!!! Going to check out the place this weekend!

:congrats: chergaby.

[Tinkerbelle]

autumn82:

Time really flies.... Now oredi Oct.. 2mths more and they r gonna be in P1!!!!

Hi autumn82,

SO exciting, right? The next 2 months will come and go quickly.
Your DD should enjoy the orientation programme. Get to come in full MCS uniform and meet form teacher & classmates. :lol:

[Tinkerbelle]

Amberz:

kerbaya:

Hi Tinkerbelle,


Do you know when and why did MCS stop their sec school intake? :?
Otherwise our dd would be able to enjoy the benefits of affiliation.

Hi,

I'm actually an \"old girl\" - gosh that sounds awful! Anyway, I was there 10yrs - Pri through Sec. All levels shared the same building and it was really nice. They closed the sec levels when they tore down the old building 10+ yrs ago. Sad.

We were so small there were only 2 classes per sec level. But that meant that practically everyone knew everyone or at least almost everyone's names. And yes, we've churned out many eloquent speakers like Jean Danker and Margaret Lim and also many other successful women.

10yrs ago I organised our 10th Yr Reunion at the new sch building where your girls are now. It was nice to see the school upgraded to cater to the needs of the girls now but I think most of us missed our cosy old school. Can't believe I'm in the midst of planning our 20th (!) Yr Reunion next month! I can still remember my time in sch vividly, hard to believe that most of us are mums now (some even with daughters back in MCS). One thing for sure, none of our parents were as \"ON\" as you guys! Maybe you should rally for the reopening of the sec sch! I think many \"old girls\" like myself would be more than happy to back such a petition!

Anyway, all the best to you and your girls from an \"old girl\"! :rahrah:

Hi Amberz,

Nice to see an \"old girl' here, still taking an interest in MCS. You ladies really live up to the sch motto. It's truly heart-warming to see some \"old girls\" still visiting the Sisters at the convent and volunteering to bring the Sisters out on a regular basis. Most impressive!!

Wow! 20th Year Reunion!!! Must be a great sensation to see old pals again after so many years. Good luck with the preparation.

Sounds like a good idea to rally for the reopening of our sec sch but I guess with only 2 classes per sec level, MOE might not think it's viable to run the sch. :moneyflies: