First day of primary school

[super_dad]

Hi Jeremy....good looking kid you have there

[Jeremy]

super_dad:

Hi Jeremy....good looking kid you have there

Thks Bro...My stress level is beginning to rise lol. Received a list of words for spelling for the nxt 8 weeks :shock: Every week once. 10 words each week for the 1st 2 weeks, follow by 10 sentence per week. phew Its not easy for them i guess.

[phantom]

Jeremy:

super_dad:

Hi Jeremy....good looking kid you have there

Thks Bro...My stress level is beginning to rise lol. Received a list of words for spelling for the nxt 8 weeks :shock: Every week once. 10 words each week for the 1st 2 weeks, follow by 10 sentence per week. phew Its not easy for them i guess.

Wow, it seems like more work for the parents than the kid. Mine is going into primary school in 3 years time, I suppose I need to prepare myself for such shock. How is this primary school that your son is attending?

[ChiefKiasu]

Jeremy:

super_dad:

Hi Jeremy....good looking kid you have there

Thks Bro...My stress level is beginning to rise lol. Received a list of words for spelling for the nxt 8 weeks :shock: Every week once. 10 words each week for the 1st 2 weeks, follow by 10 sentence per week. phew Its not easy for them i guess.

You think that's bad huh? That's just the appetizer. Soon you are going to have to deal with Chinese TingXie - same deal - 10 words or phrases per week.

And then you have to deal with Show & Tell, where children will be graded in terms of content, presentation, and delivery (exact breakdown of grading provided). For BOTH Chinese and English. You think the kids can do it by themselves and hope to pass? No way Jose. Parents are EXPECTED to help the kids with all these learning and preparations.

So you tell me... can parents afford not to find ways of helping their kids (and themselves)?

[Jeremy]

phantom:

Wow, it seems like more work for the parents than the kid. Mine is going into primary school in 3 years time, I suppose I need to prepare myself for such shock. How is this primary school that your son is attending?

I kind of like the school actually, teachers r real strict. Its a boys school(Catholic High) & class size is about 30 average.

1st day, after orientation, the boys were told to draw something they like about the school

2nd day, the boys started to learn the do's & don't in school/Class

3rd day, bring a picture of themselve & talk about their hobbies etc.

My son should settle in well cos he attended full day sch since 2 years old, the only concern i've, is the pace for catching up with the lesson's/homework.

[Jeremy]

ChiefKiasu:

You think that's bad huh? That's just the appetizer. Soon you are going to have to deal with Chinese TingXie - same deal - 10 words or phrases per week.

And then you have to deal with Show & Tell, where children will be graded in terms of content, presentation, and delivery (exact breakdown of grading provided). For BOTH Chinese and English. You think the kids can do it by themselves and hope to pass? No way Jose. Parents are EXPECTED to help the kids with all these learning and preparations.

So you tell me... can parents afford not to find ways of helping their kids (and themselves)?

:shock: ok, its fun to get involve with the learning process with my boy Hope my energy level allows me to do so

[jedamum]

engwhatt:

for those whose first kid is going to primary 1, don't forget to capture the moments with your camera or whatever super recording devices you have.

i want to do that very much for my boy's upcoming first day in P1 next year, but am worried about the strange stares from other parents.
so my solution probaby will be this....http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc18/jedamum/MSG%20Moods/anon.gif\">

[ChiefKiasu]

jedamum:

engwhatt:

for those whose first kid is going to primary 1, don't forget to capture the moments with your camera or whatever super recording devices you have.

i want to do that very much for my boy's upcoming first day in P1 next year, but am worried about the strange stares from other parents.
so my solution probaby will be this....http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc18/jedamum/MSG%20Moods/anon.gif\">

Stares? Don't worry, everyone else will be too busy doing the same thing as you, ie. video recording, photo-taking, or gesturing to their kids to pay attention to the teachers.

[raysusan]

my girl only go to P1 next year

let see if i can take 1 or 2 shots on the first day

btw a jpg of my girl first day to K1
http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=39&u=12267765

[ChiefKiasu]

raysusan:

...btw a jpg of my girl first day to K1...

She's so cute in that bright yellow outfit... don't have to worry about her getting lost in the dark! Which kindy does that belong to?