Bukit Timah Primary

[huaywenandkenneth]

Hi funz


You may want to get a clear colored plastic file for your boy to put his loose pieces of work that he is supposed to do/ hand in. I did that for my boy and he knows where to look for his homework when it is not a workbook or exercise book, since last year (he is in p2 now).

Sorry to hear about your son’s experience too. Normally for p1 they will be more "lenient" and speak with kinder words, especially it’s only 1st month - would be good for you to have a word with teacher.

Regards.

[Funz]

He has a file where he puts all his homework and memos since day one. However he left this set of homework in one of his bag compartments and as a result, it got squashed to the bottom of the bag.


Organisation aside, it still does not sit well with me that a kid could get punished for forgetting something the 1st time. Even when I was in school I did not get punished for forgetting something once in a while.

The Stellar handwriting book incident also got DS upset. The teacher insisted that DS did not hand up but we were very sure that he did. When the teacher was handing out the books she was left with 1 book which did not bear DS’s name. Instead of checking if some kid took the wrong book she insisted DS did not hand in the book. Then she said DS did not write his name on his book that is why she could not locate it. Even then, there should be a nameless book around right? But I was very very sure I wrote his name on the book for him. After a few days, DS kept insisting that he did hand in his book, then she gave him the only book she had left. But to DS, that is not what he could accept. He said that book has someone else’s name on it, what if that person is also trying very hard to find his/her book.

[sunflowerseed]

Funz… I hope you get a chance to speak with teacher and that your DS will not be scarred by this incident. I must say sometimes old school ways are not neccessarily better. Abit more understanding on the part of teachers will help children go a longer mile. I also get some stories from my girl in the same class - but because she’s not at the receiving end of some of these ‘punishing’ acts, I can’t really bring it up to the teacher …

[Funz]

It was not DS who first told me he was punished as he was still sulking. It was his classmate who told me. He was so defensive of DS and felt that the teacher was being so unfair. haha. Cute kid.


DS tends not to want to ‘gossip’ about things that did not happen to him, especially if they are unpleasant things. So I have not heard anything much from him. However, he has been very anxious about stuff and kept saying teacher will scold.

I am waiting for the teacher to return my call. Hope to speak to her soon to understand her stance and class management style.

[jongivy]

Wow! Which class is your DS in? I really think you should have a word with the teacher. Up to this point, I think the P1 kids are still quite blur on things. So it’s only natural they misplaced, not sure where are things (though its in the bag) or not conform to the school requirement or standard. They should be given some chance to improve by encouraging words and definitely not by punishing! That will definitely scare them or a turn off for the kids to go to school.

[Funz]

:slapshead:


Spoke to the teacher. Raised even more questions. And I explained to her that DS is a very serious boy. He takes rules and instructions very seriously. But he is still just a 6yr old kid and sometimes can get overwhelmed by everything that is happening and forget some stuff. So what happened yesterday affected him a lot. There was some

Anyway, now I have some idea what his teacher is like. More importantly, DS appears to have come to terms with what has happened. Told me, I know I am not a naughty boy and then ran off to play.

I think he will come back with more 'revelations' later. He is like that. If you explain certain things to him, he will keep quiet, or ask very few questions at first. Then when you think the issue is over or that he accepted what you told him, he will suddenly bring it up and disect that conversation that took place hours or sometimes days ago.

[jeanieg]

Hi mommies


Can anyone advise me on the use of chinese-english electronic dictionary in the school? I believe some schools allow its usage during exams. Been thunking of getting one but not sure which model to get? Anyone has advice for me?

[beary_hug]

Hi jeanieg


I think my DD1 (P3), another school, was told to buy and i bought her the Creative Hansvision one, which MOE has approved for it to be use in exam halls. Cant remember model off hand but if u visit the popular bookshops, they would be able to advise further. BTW, my DS2 in P1 Adapt has not been told to purchase any yet.
Hope this helps.

[jeanieg]

Hi beary hug


Yes I have heard of the Hansvision one. Think it costs about $30+.
Guess have to ask the Chinese teacher about it. Was thinking of getting a more sophisticated one as my Chinese is hopeless and I think it will be helpful.

Btw my girl is in P1 Adapt too. I have PMed you.
Thanks for feedback.

[jongivy]

Hi Jeanie and bearyhug,


I asked the mother tongue teacher before and she said no need for now. for me, I have been using google translate online to help DS with his Chinese. Same here, my Chinese is hopeless..

My DS is in P1 Adapt too!