The Alternative Story (TAS) - Discussion

[Hellokitty2]

Hi,


I read somewhere about a spelling bee programme and write a book programme that TAS has. Anyone has more information about it?

[buds]

sjchong:

Hi,


May I know what is this creative writing book of TAS? And what is TAS? Sorry I am a first time dad here on the forum and I really need some help for my older girl. She is in P2 and only got 71 for her English.

TAS is short for The Alternative Story.
An enrichment centre that helps students with the English Language
up till Secondary School level. They also offer Science & Mathematics
programmes. Some programmes are also ability based where higher
ability children can be further enriched to achieve bigger potentials...

They currently have 3 centres. Main & first branch in Yishun, another
in Paya Lebar and finally one in Bt Timah Shpg centre that recently
opened; much to the delight of fellow westies.

TAS has been applauded for their creative ways of teaching children
language. They also have fun ways to teach children how to memorize
Science facts and offer occasional field trips to follow up with what has
been covered in class.

The teachers are all knowledgable, patient and extremely passionate
about what they believe in and you can see it almost immediately the
minute you speak to anyone of their educators.

TAS Creative Writing book is a compilation from TAS which was recently
launched as a guide for students and parents alike.

You may find more details on their blog as well..
thealternativestory.blogspot.com
or call them up @ 67588744.

If you like, you may also post questions to them
directly here in our forum threads.

Hope this helps.

[BigDad]

Hellokitty2:

Hi,


I read somewhere about a spelling bee programme and write a book programme that TAS has. Anyone has more information about it?

Hi hellokitty2,

It is a programme under their community service arm. They opened it up to students from TAS but they said anyone can join. I sent my kids to their word wizard 2010 and also spelling bee 2010. My kids started to be interested to learn spelling and would carry around their spelling booklet around at home to learn. They also picked up the techniques of breaking up the spelling words for new words they learn.

For word wizard, they learn new vocabulary words and they could remember what they learnt for quite a while. The best thing for me is these programmes are free and they are an enrichment for whatever they have learnt in school and tas. I think you can call them to find out about these programmes.

[Hellokitty2]

Hi BigDad,


Thanks for your feedback. I will seriously consider their community programmes. They sound good.

[The Alternative Story]

vksmums:

Hi TAS,


Where is your Spelling Bee held?

Hi vksmums,

The information can be found at this link:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7586&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=360

TAS

[The Alternative Story]

FNg:

Hi TAS,


Thank you for your creative writing book. I bought it for my dd1 before her

exams and she did very well for her composition. She improved to get 16

marks upon 20. Really thankful I managed to get your book before the

exams :rahrah:

Hi FNg,

Thanks for your feedback! :lol: Really happy to hear about
the improvement in your daughter's results.

TAS

[The Alternative Story]

N.Lo:

Hi TAS,


Glad to hear about your move to AMK. It will much nearer for us and now its in the central, it is very convenient.

Will the current classes in yishun be held at the same day and time when you move to AMK?

Hi N.Lo,

Yes, the timings will be the same.

TAS

[The Alternative Story]

Hi Buds and BigDad,


Thank you very much for helping us to provide information to
the other parents on the forum. We really appreciate it. :celebrate:

TAS

[BigDad]

The Alternative Story:

Hi Buds and BigDad,


Thank you very much for helping us to provide information to
the other parents on the forum. We really appreciate it. :celebrate:

TAS

Hi TAS,

Aiya, you are welcome haha we really appreciate your free community programmes too.

My children are very excited about the Write a Book programme esp, they are thrilled to think that they can have a chance to publish their own storybook so they are working very hard to try to get in. Its an excellent way to motivate them to learn their phrases! Even if they do not get in, at least they have learnt a lot of good vocabulary.

[sjchong]

buds:

TAS is short for The Alternative Story.
An enrichment centre that helps students with the English Language
up till Secondary School level. They also offer Science & Mathematics
programmes. Some programmes are also ability based where higher
ability children can be further enriched to achieve bigger potentials...

They currently have 3 centres. Main & first branch in Yishun, another
in Paya Lebar and finally one in Bt Timah Shpg centre that recently
opened; much to the delight of fellow westies.

TAS has been applauded for their creative ways of teaching children
language. They also have fun ways to teach children how to memorize
Science facts and offer occasional field trips to follow up with what has
been covered in class.

The teachers are all knowledgable, patient and extremely passionate
about what they believe in and you can see it almost immediately the
minute you speak to anyone of their educators.

TAS Creative Writing book is a compilation from TAS which was recently
launched as a guide for students and parents alike.

You may find more details on their blog as well..
thealternativestory.blogspot.com
or call them up @ 67588744.

If you like, you may also post questions to them
directly here in our forum threads.

Hope this helps.

Hi buds,

Thank you!! Your reply is very detailed and extremely helpful. I will definitely call them up. May I ask if your child is at their centre?