<![CDATA[Newton Kindergarten]]>Anyone sent their kids to this school? Can give comments? Do they prepare kids well academically to P1? Would appreciate much valuable feedbacks…thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/12778/newton-kindergartenRSS for NodeMon, 11 May 2026 01:13:00 GMTSun, 01 Aug 2010 16:00:01 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Sun, 12 Dec 2021 06:13:58 GMT]]>Hi, any parents here currently with kids attending Newton Kindergarten? Could you share your experience with the school teachers and program please?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2051536https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2051536Sun, 12 Dec 2021 06:13:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:46:37 GMT]]>Hi all,

Any feedback on the teachers at this kindy? I read previous comments about lack of communication. May i check if this is still the case? Some childcares use an app/communication book.

Would appreciate your feedback on also whether the kids get any outdoor play? Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2000414https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2000414Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:46:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:04:48 GMT]]>While the kids may learn hard words at K2 tingxie, many forget soon after tested. Yet they cannot write simple words that are required in P1.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1965093https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1965093Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:04:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:55:06 GMT]]>

Trev38\" post_id=\"1961658\" time=\"1580695602\" user_id=\"154530:

May I know for k1 curriculum, have they started ting Xie and spelling?

Do they bring home books to read weekly or day ?
Ting xie and spelling is for K2 and the words are hard! I would say its P2 level.

No books to bring home to read except the readers that are given back at the end of every term.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1964711https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1964711Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:55:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:06:49 GMT]]>😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961659https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961659Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:06:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:06:42 GMT]]>May I know for k1 curriculum, have they started ting Xie and spelling?


Do they bring home books to read weekly or day ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961658https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961658Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:06:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:37:07 GMT]]>

BaiLaoWai\" post_id=\"1936941\" time=\"1569334909\" user_id=\"134473:

Hi -- I may keep her in newton a couple of days a week -- the nearer preschool is only a 10 mins walk v. 40 mins w/ a bus. Also chinese immersion -- so I am going to keep both for now.
40 min is a long way. While there is Chinese immersion, the effect on the child is really not amazing. Just sharing... Many Newton K1 and K2 kids still cannot speak Mandarin fluently and those who can have enrichment.

I have a few neighbours whose kids attended Newton (last one just graduated). They all shared that every child in the class attends tuition/enrichment. Neighbour 1 has 3 boys. First 2 kids only attended Newton and did not do well in Primary school Chinese. Her youngest attended a chinese enrichment (From Tiny Acorns, which is recommended by neighbour 2) near Newton kindy and is now the most fluent and strongest in Chinese. Only 6 years old but can speak, read and write better than P2 brother. Neighbour 2 has 3 girls. Youngest also at same enrichment and also speaks even better than older sisters.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1950473https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1950473Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:37:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:21:49 GMT]]>Hi – I may keep her in newton a couple of days a week – the nearer preschool is only a 10 mins walk v. 40 mins w/ a bus. Also chinese immersion – so I am going to keep both for now.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936941https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936941Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:21:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:21:45 GMT]]>Hi – I may keep her in newton a couple of days a week – the nearer preschool is only a 10 mins walk v. 40 mins w/ a bus. Also chinese immersion – so I am going to keep both for now.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936940https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936940Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:21:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Sun, 01 Sep 2019 12:14:23 GMT]]>

BaiLaoWai\" post_id=\"1912665\" time=\"1559175259\" user_id=\"134473:

Wow -- this is a while back. We've been at Newton this year and my daughter loves it. Absolutely loves it and I think the teachers have been lovely. I am not going to send her for N1 in Jan -- because she was accepted to a different preschool that is only a walk from our house -- but I am torn -- she really loves it.
How far is Newton compared to the nearer preschool? You may also want to consider the size of the preschool and if the teachers will be just as nurturing. Both my kids are in Newton and the absolutely love school! We continued in the school despite moving further away. We also like it that the principal is very hands-on and the motherly teachers are really caring and nurturing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1933029https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1933029Sun, 01 Sep 2019 12:14:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Thu, 30 May 2019 00:14:19 GMT]]>Wow – this is a while back. We’ve been at Newton this year and my daughter loves it. Absolutely loves it and I think the teachers have been lovely. I am not going to send her for N1 in Jan – because she was accepted to a different preschool that is only a walk from our house – but I am torn – she really loves it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1912665https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1912665Thu, 30 May 2019 00:14:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:23:46 GMT]]>Hi. Anyone signing up their children in 2020 for N1??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899152https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899152Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:23:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 06:25:39 GMT]]>Hi - can anyone kindly update this forum with the quality of teacher-parent communication and the current principal please? I’m thinking of sending my DS2 to N2 next year.


And any thoughts on the extended chinese language program?

Thank you!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867186https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867186Wed, 15 Aug 2018 06:25:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Tue, 10 Apr 2018 07:50:28 GMT]]>Thank you! Reassuring!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842277https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842277Tue, 10 Apr 2018 07:50:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Tue, 10 Apr 2018 06:52:55 GMT]]>Hi, my child is currently attending PG and he loves it. Everyday he looks forward to going to school. The teachers are nurturing and patient with the little ones. Couldn’t have picked a better school 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842270https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842270Tue, 10 Apr 2018 06:52:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Sun, 08 Apr 2018 23:18:16 GMT]]>Hi –


This thread hasn’t been as active recently. My child will be attending Newton Kindergarten’s playgroup next year and I was hoping that parent who had their child in either PG or even N1 in the recent past might be on these boards and could post about their experience. Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842085https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842085Sun, 08 Apr 2018 23:18:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 08:06:31 GMT]]>Hi parents, any feedback on the enrichment classes for nursery level? Thank you

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1826640https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1826640Thu, 04 Jan 2018 08:06:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Sun, 06 Aug 2017 07:13:14 GMT]]>4 hours session - either 8am to 12noon or 12-4pm is from N1 to K2 levels.


For PG level, the only session is 12-3pm.
This timing doesn’t work for me as well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791814https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791814Sun, 06 Aug 2017 07:13:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:27:46 GMT]]>

Michlft:
Forgot to add that the school session is from 12-3pm!

I thought it's 4 hr sessions nowadays? I sent my DD1 to N1 at age 2 years 2 weeks old (mid Dec kid). However it was morning session in 2007, think 815am to 1115am. Or perhaps you can waitlist for a morning slot?

Age doesn't matter as much as child's temperament when it comes to enjoying school at that age.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1790141https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1790141Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:27:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:05:58 GMT]]>Forgot to add that the school session is from 12-3pm!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1790137https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1790137Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:05:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:05:07 GMT]]>Hi, anyone sent their kids when they’re 18month old / 2 years old… I’m a first time mum and wondering about nap schedule… At 2 years old… Their naps are usually Ard 11am/12pm for abt 1.5-2 hrs… How do your kids cope with this? Thank u!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1790136https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1790136Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:05:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Tue, 23 May 2017 07:43:46 GMT]]>Dear all,


Anyone send your child to Playground onwards? Or in Playground this year? My girl is 17mo, and I am quite keen to check out NK as they offers PG class for 18mo. Any comments and feedback which will be useful for me to consider enrolling in this kindy?

I am considering between Newton Kindergarten, Marymount Kindergarten or Baker Road Methodist Church Kindergarten.

Any comments will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1775799https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1775799Tue, 23 May 2017 07:43:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:46:42 GMT]]>I don’t think Newton curriculum is that different from others. The principal and most of the current teachers don’t seem to care much. Don’t be deceived. Kids will still need to be prepared for primary one. Cannot depend on the kindy. Many things are different from what the school and website mentioned. For example, school hrs are supposed to be from 8am - 12pm and 12pm - 4pm. But morning session classes are marched out before 11.45am and afternoon classes at 3.45pm. The teachers have all left school by 4.05pm!!

Same with enrichment. Suppose to start at 10.30am and end 11.45am but so many only begin at 10.45am and end at 11.30am!! Most parents don’t know that is why they can get away.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1631016https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1631016Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:46:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Newton Kindergarten on Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:18:14 GMT]]>Anyone know if their chinese 60% vs english 40% prog really helps kids who come from english speaking families? I went to look see and talked to the principal but cannot tell much…seems like most kindys all say they do the same thing so wondering if the hype about Newton’s chinese prog is to be believed.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1597331https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1597331Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:18:14 GMT