Pat's Schoolhouse

[precious3]

jlph:

Hi, is definitely worth to pay for Pat's Schoolhouse. i registered my nephew into the one at Claymore when he was 4 years old. due to lack of communicate, he only utter a few words. after 6 mths in Pat's, he converse better, learn lots of things. now, 6 years old, still in Pat's K2. they are preparing him for P1 already. Good job!

Hi jlph,

My son is in K2 @ Pat's Claymore.... looks like he and your nephew might be classmates!! He's in Eric Carle. Your nephew?

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tchloe73:

Hi


Both my children are in the school. The Principal Mel is pretty new (less than a year here) but there is another Chinese Principal (as in she was a chinese teacher in other branches before) who has just came back from Chicago and has resumed her duties recently. Frankly I had a little issue with Mel so I'm glad tt the chinese principal is back. You can pm me if you are keen to find out more.

I did not even know that Principal Melinda is gone and the chinese principal is back. like u, i prefer dealing with the Ms Tan, the chinese principal.

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snowbee:

Firstly, there was only 1 teacher at the play area more than 10 kids and there are those tricycles with big heavy wheels that are definitely dangerous for those poor little feets running ard the place. There were kids who climbed and fell down, kids who were running ard playing with the toy cars w/o much attention. It's just too much for 1 teacher

i did not know they left the children with 1 teacher at the playground! There should b a relief teacher esp for those younger classes.

[windie]

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tchloe73:

Hi


Both my children are in the school. The Principal Mel is pretty new (less than a year here) but there is another Chinese Principal (as in she was a chinese teacher in other branches before) who has just came back from Chicago and has resumed her duties recently. Frankly I had a little issue with Mel so I'm glad tt the chinese principal is back. You can pm me if you are keen to find out more.

I did not even know that Principal Melinda is gone and the chinese principal is back. like u, i prefer dealing with the Ms Tan, the chinese principal.

Can you share what Melinda is like? Sounds like many parents have some issues with her..

[snowbee]

Generaly I heard very good things abt Pats but I really don’t feel good abt the branch at Arena after my half day there with my kid. I was told also that the ratio shld be about 1 teacher to 3-4 kids but it was not the case when I was there. There was not relief teacher to replace the permanent teacher who went on course. As for the tricycle, I don’t mean to be defensive, I just very safety conscious. At least about 2-3 big wheeler tricycles and with 10 over kids of merely 2 yr old running around and some trying to ride on the tricycles, I can’t imagine and have no doubt of the big wheels running over the small feets. At least I got bumped onto few times when the kids were trying to ride on the tricycles. What would be most reasonable is to fence over the area only for those big tricycles for big kids to play. This is safety and don’t difficult to execute. Again, how could this 2 yr old girl went to the toilet herself and lucky I was there or unlucky for the school that I spotted this…sigh !! The toilet bowls were so dirty and there was only 1 auntie there who just walked in/out of the kitchen. The school that my kid is in for once a week, at least they have few cleaners and those just dedicated to food preparation and the fees are about the same. The reason I chose Pats at arena initially was becos of the distance. Anyway, I seriously considering withdrawing after the bad experiences. Worst of all, when I feed back to the principal in a nice way, she doesnt seem to care much or at least dont even have any solutions or shows much concerns…How could I be not worried when these are so basics and yet not met and esp with the premium I paid for.


Im sure this is branch specific and I also heard good things from my colleague for other branches, and that is the reason I signed up for Pats but now ???

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windie:

Can you share what Melinda is like? Sounds like many parents have some issues with her..

Actually I have not met her but left few msges and she nvr replied..that's my only experience with her. As for the Chinese teachers, me too have good first impression abt her, she very chatty and experience. However Im really not sure after what my bad experiences and as I mentioned, she doesnt seem receptive to my feedback about what I have seen.

[windie]

snowbee:

Generaly I heard very good things abt Pats but I really don't feel good abt the branch at Arena after my half day there with my kid. I was told also that the ratio shld be about 1 teacher to 3-4 kids but it was not the case when I was there. There was not relief teacher to replace the permanent teacher who went on course. As for the tricycle, I don't mean to be defensive, I just very safety conscious. At least about 2-3 big wheeler tricycles and with 10 over kids of merely 2 yr old running around and some trying to ride on the tricycles, I can't imagine and have no doubt of the big wheels running over the small feets. At least I got bumped onto few times when the kids were trying to ride on the tricycles. What would be most reasonable is to fence over the area only for those big tricycles for big kids to play. This is safety and don't difficult to execute. Again, how could this 2 yr old girl went to the toilet herself and lucky I was there or unlucky for the school that I spotted this...sigh !! The toilet bowls were so dirty and there was only 1 auntie there who just walked in/out of the kitchen. The school that my kid is in for once a week, at least they have few cleaners and those just dedicated to food preparation and the fees are about the same. The reason I chose Pats at arena initially was becos of the distance. Anyway, I seriously considering withdrawing after the bad experiences. Worst of all, when I feed back to the principal in a nice way, she doesnt seem to care much or at least dont even have any solutions or shows much concerns...How could I be not worried when these are so basics and yet not met and esp with the premium I paid for.


Im sure this is branch specific and I also heard good things from my colleague for other branches, and that is the reason I signed up for Pats but now ?????

Oh dear, it really sounds like she's not very responsive to feedback. I do agree that paying such a big premium, parents would have higher expectations. Maybe you shd feedback to Patricia Koh anoynomously and see if any action is taken. In anycase, Melina is no longer there. Hopefully the chinese Principal wld be more responsive

[Jerico]

Hi All,


I’m considering to send my kids to Pat’s schoolhouse in either Claymore or Whitley. Can those who send their kids to the Claymore branch share with me their experience ? How is the Principal, Lauren Tan and how are the teachers there ?

With regards to Whitley, for those who has gone to see the new premises, any comments ?

There seems that some parents have some issues with Melinda (who is going to be the new Principal of Whitley). Can you please PM me your experiences ? What is she like ?


Tks & regards

[precious3]

Jerico:

Hi All,


I'm considering to send my kids to Pat's schoolhouse in either Claymore or Whitley. Can those who send their kids to the Claymore branch share with me their experience ? How is the Principal, Lauren Tan and how are the teachers there ?

With regards to Whitley, for those who has gone to see the new premises, any comments ?

There seems that some parents have some issues with Melinda (who is going to be the new Principal of Whitley). Can you please PM me your experiences ? What is she like ?


Tks & regards

Hi Jerico,

My kids have been with Pat's Claymore since 2004!! Eldest son graduated last year. This year, younger son in K2 and daughter in Nursery. Kids very happy there. Principal and teachers are friendly, fun loving, helpful!! Have you had a chance to visit the school?

[windie]

Jerico:

Hi All,


I'm considering to send my kids to Pat's schoolhouse in either Claymore or Whitley. Can those who send their kids to the Claymore branch share with me their experience ? How is the Principal, Lauren Tan and how are the teachers there ?

With regards to Whitley, for those who has gone to see the new premises, any comments ?

There seems that some parents have some issues with Melinda (who is going to be the new Principal of Whitley). Can you please PM me your experiences ? What is she like ?

Tks & regards

Hi Jerico,

I visited the new premise, there's nothing much to see now cos its totally empty. IT will only be up in mid Sep. I'm also contemplating switching branch now, Elsie from Buckley seemed more caring and warm.