Barker Road Methodist Church Kindergarten (BRMCK)

[greenbean2011]

brmck is a premium kindergarten.

brmck also covers tingxie and spelling, to prepare kids for Pri 1.

on page 1 of this thread, other kindergarten were also discussed.
for feedback, you may read respective thread.

St James
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many kids from privileged, rich and influential families attend this kindy.
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=345&start=0

Marris Stella
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wef 2011, Marris Stella kindergarten has converted into a 3.5 hrs kindy daily.
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=89347

Nanyang
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http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42203

Newton
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http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12778&start=0

[greenbean2011]

at brmck, only the 3 hrs daily Montessori programme and kids taking piano lessons (the piano is inside one of the classrooms) enrichment programme - are taught by brmck in-house teaching staff.


all other enrichment programme are taught by external enrichment providers coming down to brmck premises, using the classroom facilities available to teach.

example:-
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Chinese speech and drama, Chinese enrichment 3x or 5x per week - by ApplePie.

ballet - by OKH ballet school (pretty, impressive high standard)

you can obtain a list of their enrichment programme from general admin office. The list indicates how much enrichment cost fees for each Term, and names of the enrichment providers, offering respective programme.

[greenbean2011]

most boys from brmck … are heading for ACS Barker primary. a handful head for ACS Junior primary.


many boys from Newton church kindergarten … will head for ACS Junior primary (with more modern facilities). A handful from Newton head for ACS Barker primary.

[greenbean2011]

brmck using Jolly phonics, to teach phonics.

[dorisp]

Hi Greenbean2011, thank you for the wealth of info.


Is your child in BRMCK currently?

[greenbean2011]

brmck Principal very good! Near school dismissal 3 hrs everyday, I enjoy standing at the corridoor, listen to her sweet, sincere, earnest prayers for entire school children’s safe, pleasant journey home, then bring them back safe and sound again back to school next day.


towards end of school 3 hrs, she will announce over the PA system, in a very gentle, slow, re-assuring voice, for all the little kid’s safety during home journey. Her voice sounds so sweet, like a little angel, asking for God’s gentle protection over all the little children, as they chirpily, happily hop on and board school bus, or parents / grandparents come and fetch them home. Every word she pray is so pure, so innocent, so sweet, so thoughtful, so nice to hear.

so far, seldom hear school Principal pray for safety, security for their school kids. She is a rare gem!

Music wise, the current Principal is very talented. She compose her own piano songs, share with her staff school teachers. Sometimes, teachers will play the short musical pieces she compose in class. Simple music, but Very beautiful, very calm and soothing to our soul. Wonderful Principal !

[greenbean2011]

a number of brmck kids attend 2 kindergarten, all within same brmck premises.


example:
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a) AM - attend montessori pre-school (3 solid hrs, everyday Mon - Fri)
b) PM - attend normal regular school,

or vice versa.

some parents like to have the best of both world, for their kids.
Not contented with just attending the normal regular 3 hrs traditional kindergarten environment, some parents also wish to expose the children to this unique curriculum called Montessori … which is based on sensorial touch and hands on exploring of concrete objects to learn abstract concepts for Maths, Cultural Science, Phonics. Montessori teaches concepts very clear, very concise, very well, step by step. It can help kids establish very strong foundation in english, maths, science when young.

i would encourage parents to attend both pre-schools concurrently, if possible. The montessori teachers are staff teachers from brmck, not those external vendor. And because it’s all housed inside the same brmck premises, it’s very convenient. No need to ferry your child here and there, cuts down transport time.

if you put your child here for 2 kindergarten, it is equivalent to putting yr child in a child care centre (minus off all those bathing, sleeping time, etc) … where the kids really learn a lot of things, everyday.

[dolliepollie]

i wonder if im too late for waiting list in this school for my boy next yr PN.

[greenbean2011]

you may call up brmck Principal directly to check. Only she can answer you this question, or how far are you in the waiting queue (if any).

[BuBu2011]

i’m a newbie and want to find out if anyone stays in tampines and sending your child to BRMCK? i got to know that the school bus does not go to tampines area.