Ngee Ann Primary

[maddyomom]

pingathot:

Hi cholecube

Next time you want yr son to ask the teacher to call u back, write a note and ask him to pass it to the teacher or on his handbook and ask him to give it to the teacher. So we know that he has passed the messages across. Sometimes, our child might have forgotten or scared to speak with the teacher. Also without details, how the teacher calls you? Can your son provides your phone nos off hand?
Usually, when the class starts, teacher will start teaching. So no time for the little one to go up and speak. Thereafter, he might forgotten all about it. That's my experience. So I usually write and ask my son to pass it to the teacher immediately when the teacher comes in the class.

I have tried to get my son to hand letters to teachers... but i have experienced before that after the teacher reads the letter she didn't give any reply & she also didn't keep the letter just ask my son to take the letter back. Tat's downright rude to me. So i won't bother to have anything to do with the school if i have the choice. But for my kid to survive 6 years... I really pity him.

[chloecube]

maddyomom:

pingathot:

Hi cholecube

Next time you want yr son to ask the teacher to call u back, write a note and ask him to pass it to the teacher or on his handbook and ask him to give it to the teacher. So we know that he has passed the messages across. Sometimes, our child might have forgotten or scared to speak with the teacher. Also without details, how the teacher calls you? Can your son provides your phone nos off hand?
Usually, when the class starts, teacher will start teaching. So no time for the little one to go up and speak. Thereafter, he might forgotten all about it. That's my experience. So I usually write and ask my son to pass it to the teacher immediately when the teacher comes in the class.

I have tried to get my son to hand letters to teachers... but i have experienced before that after the teacher reads the letter she didn't give any reply & she also didn't keep the letter just ask my son to take the letter back. Tat's downright rude to me. So i won't bother to have anything to do with the school if i have the choice. But for my kid to survive 6 years... I really pity him.

dun be dishearten, i am sure there are many teachers ard who are good and passionate abt her students and job.
teaching is a calling and not just a job. One need to have lots of patience and love to do this job well, just like nurse.
meantime, encourage your son to love schooling, so that he will also excel in studies. a child who love school will not perform badly.

you mentioned you had spoken to Ms Tay, so what was her explaination?

[joanna71]

Hi all

My son will be going P1 next yr. I have some quries.
1) anyone place your kids to NA student care? How is it?
2) I saw previous post, may I know rougly how much is the sch bus charges if 1 trip to Chai Chee?
Actually I felt rather lost coz NA Orientation is held on the 30th Dec, which a few days later will be actual school starts. and when I called the office last week, I feel that NA admin rather giving me bad attitude (just wanted to confirm the Orientation date, and when I will be getting the book list etc)
Hope that exprience mummies can give me some advise. Thanks

[chloecube]

joanna71:

Hi all

My son will be going P1 next yr. I have some quries.
1) anyone place your kids to NA student care? How is it?
2) I saw previous post, may I know rougly how much is the sch bus charges if 1 trip to Chai Chee?
Actually I felt rather lost coz NA Orientation is held on the 30th Dec, which a few days later will be actual school starts. and when I called the office last week, I feel that NA admin rather giving me bad attitude (just wanted to confirm the Orientation date, and when I will be getting the book list etc)
Hope that exprience mummies can give me some advise. Thanks

1) yes, DS goes to NA student care when he was in P 1 and half of P2. the teachers there were helpful and feedback to me abt him. but do not expect them to give tuition or special care to individual kid. the normal routine in SC is they will take their lunch in the canteen after school. lunch is prepared by the SC. followed by shower, do school homework (if teachers is free, she will help to supervise the work), if no homework, they will give them assessment. after this is rest time, students get to rest on the desk (head on the table). tea-break with milo, biscuit, fruits..etc. then games, students can play at the assembly area.
my DS doesnt like to go SC. he prefer to come bk home. but i didnt have a maid at that time.
i heard from a teacher in NA, she mentioned there is another SC nearby the school, the teachers are better there. maybe u like to check it out?
2) i do not know the school bus charges for chaichee, but i am paying $124 per month for 1-way trip. u can check with the bus driver when u go to the school during orientation or buying of books and uniform day.

ya, i was just saying abt the late orientation which is 30 dec, i wonder if i have time for last-min errands. i remember buying of books and uniform is scheduled earlier than the orientation day.

joanne71, DD will be in NA next yr too:) wonder if she will be in the same class as ur kid..hehehe

[joanna71]

Hi Greenbelt

nice to know you.. 1 way $124 is rather ex siah.. start to feel stress already!!!

[chloecube]

joanna71:

Hi Greenbelt

nice to know you.. 1 way $124 is rather ex siah.. start to feel stress already!!!

hi joanna71, i'm chloecube, Greenbelt is my rank in KSF

yes, $124 per month for 1-way is expensive, this exclude the extra money u have to top-up (for me is $5 per trip) if your son has to stay back for CCA or remedial hor...then June and Dec holidays also have to pay in advance.
P1 and P2, staying back is not that often, but when they reach P3, they will have at least 1 day of staying back due to CCA.
next yr, DD will be joining DS in NA, if there were to take the school transport. that will be $250 per month! :yikes:

therefore i just terminated the service last June and my maid is fetching him from school by public bus. at times, DH will drive him home. i find it cheaper this way and most of all, faster too. if he take the school bus, he is always the last to get off and the journey is around 1.5hr :faint:

currently, DS stays back 3 times per week in school. if he is still taking the school bus, i will need to pay $124 + ($5x12) = $184 per month

you may like to check with the driver first, maybe i am staying far from the school thus the expensive fee.

BTW, i am staying in Tampines

[sokk]

maddyomom:

[quote]

Hi maddyomom,


I am sorry to hear about this. I am sure you and your son must be quite upset about this. How is the situation now? Have you been able to speak to the teacher in question or the form teacher or the P or VP?[/quote]Hi,
Thanks for concern. Yesterday i received a phone call from the AM saying the VP has talked with the teacher. Today i received a phone call from the teacher too.
So if my son still wants to return to school we have to come to an end to this matter. There is actually nothing to do about it i guess.
But i come to realise that it's best to keep a really low-profile in school bcos if your kids gets into trouble/met with problems there is no way to get complaints throu... only lots of explainations/excuses etc...
Thanks for looking.[/quote]


Hi Maddyomum
I'm new to this forum and I'm so sorry to read about your situation.
Hope the situation is better now that the teacher has called you up.

I know this teacher , was my child's teacher before for two years. She is outspoken, strict and definitely fierce. But I have also seen her fun side when she is with her students. And I also find that she is one of the dedicated and passionate teacher in NAPS.
My child did have a tough time in the beginning of P1 adjusting to her style of teaching. But after much communication with her, I find that she listens and makes an effort to help him adjust. With regular meet ups and talks with her everytime I fetch my child from school, my child settled in well and was given several opportunities by her to build his confidence. I would say she is one dedicated teacher that goes all the way out to understand her students, making phone calls to parents to update them about their childs' work and behaviour in school, and even to the extent of doing house call.

My point is this, communicate with this teacher (I believe she will call you too) . She is the kind that is opened to feedback and suggestions . A teacher has so many students to attend to in a class, hence it is important that we as parents feedback and work hand in hand with the teachers to help the child settle in. Now that she has called you, continue to communicate with her , I'm sure your kid will look forward to going back to school again.

I really do sincerely hope your boy gets over his fear.

[Musings]

Hi my DS will be going to P1 in Ngee Ann next year. Can someone enlighten me what are the school hours?

[maddyomom]

sokk:

maddyomom:

[quote]

Hi maddyomom,


I am sorry to hear about this. I am sure you and your son must be quite upset about this. How is the situation now? Have you been able to speak to the teacher in question or the form teacher or the P or VP?

Hi,
Thanks for concern. Yesterday i received a phone call from the AM saying the VP has talked with the teacher. Today i received a phone call from the teacher too.
So if my son still wants to return to school we have to come to an end to this matter. There is actually nothing to do about it i guess.
But i come to realise that it's best to keep a really low-profile in school bcos if your kids gets into trouble/met with problems there is no way to get complaints throu... only lots of explainations/excuses etc...
Thanks for looking.[/quote]
Hi Maddyomum
I'm new to this forum and I'm so sorry to read about your situation.
Hope the situation is better now that the teacher has called you up.

I know this teacher , was my child's teacher before for two years. She is outspoken, strict and definitely fierce. But I have also seen her fun side when she is with her students. And I also find that she is one of the dedicated and passionate teacher in NAPS.
My child did have a tough time in the beginning of P1 adjusting to her style of teaching. But after much communication with her, I find that she listens and makes an effort to help him adjust. With regular meet ups and talks with her everytime I fetch my child from school, my child settled in well and was given several opportunities by her to build his confidence. I would say she is one dedicated teacher that goes all the way out to understand her students, making phone calls to parents to update them about their childs' work and behaviour in school, and even to the extent of doing house call.

My point is this, communicate with this teacher (I believe she will call you too) . She is the kind that is opened to feedback and suggestions . A teacher has so many students to attend to in a class, hence it is important that we as parents feedback and work hand in hand with the teachers to help the child settle in. Now that she has called you, continue to communicate with her , I'm sure your kid will look forward to going back to school again.

I really do sincerely hope your boy gets over his fear.[/quote]

My son has finally agreed to return to school on Monday... Having to constantly assuring him that he is not going to be in trouble as he's very \"allergic\" to the mention of the teacher. So i just hope she can just let him be & not try to go forward to \"consult\" him further thus causing him further stress. I think kids needs time to forget difficult times. Luckily my son really don't have any other lessons with her so a lesser chance to communicate is a good choice. Definately no more Remedial classes for him.
I will also not be opened to further conversations regarding this matter with the teacher or the school as i feel it is very HASSELOUS, time wasting & non productive. I strongly feel... IMO...seriously... it is very difficult to communicate with the school regarding anything at all.
Just try to spend 5.5 years & he'll be out of the school. I told my son from now on he has to live an almost transparent profile in school & stay out of trouble. Cos there is no way to get any situations/unhappiness dissolved in the school.

[sokk]

Musings:

Hi my DS will be going to P1 in Ngee Ann next year. Can someone enlighten me what are the school hours?

Hi Musings,

Mon-Thurs : 7.30 am - 1.45 pm
Friday : 7.30 am - 1.15 pm