O_O_Dad\" post_id=\"1940752\" time=\"1570756389\" user_id=\"61178:

http://livetill100.blog/2019/05/04/063-the-unfinished-business-of-book-reading-to-children/
My son stopped reading Chinese books at about P3, but I finally managed to revive his interest.. Now at secondary one, he is reading not only his English novels, but also Chinese martial arts novels frequently. First time in 4 years, he heard a Chinese school teacher telling him, “You are very good at Chinese language.. I can tell you are having fun with it..” hopefully my personal anecdotes helps you to find useful ways for your kids. Let me know if u enjoy reading.

Your son's teacher is so encouraging. :salute:
I think the right books that kids like will fuel or spark their interest in the language.
My son likes comics, so I bought those Chinese comics that he has interest in. My son will :siam: if he reads Chinese novels. lol. :slapshead:

mengsan\" post_id=\"1940722\" time=\"1570715353\" user_id=\"31254:

Ever wonder what kind of example parents setting for the kids - ok to flout the school rules? What kind of values parent trying to teach 12yr olds? Can suka suka go holidays, suka suka stay home, go play truant, etc.

Quote the article on hp usage: \"Children can learn that they have to bear the consequences of their actions, and avoid repeating the same mistake in the future. They can also appreciate the importance of values like responsibility, respect and self-control.\"

I think it's important for parents to at least let the school know first before taking out their kids or hols. I have came across parents who just let their kids absent from school with no explanation to the school (MIA).

phtthp\" post_id=\"1940711\" time=\"1570711079\" user_id=\"35251:

cutepandabear\" post_id=\"1940703\" time=\"1570708220\" user_id=\"150031:

http://news.nus.edu.sg/news-reports/doctor-inspires-natasha-enter-field-paediatrics

Oh wow

I didn't know t-score can go up to 29x. I know it's dependent on cohort, mean, standard deviation etc. But wow. 29x. That's amazing.

Natasha broke Psle Tscore record, at amazing 294. Natasha has a younger sister

:offtopic:

cutepandabear\" post_id=\"1940703\" time=\"1570708220\" user_id=\"150031:

ShareShareLah\" post_id=\"1940701\" time=\"1570707465\" user_id=\"181541:

[quote=FantasyLandDreams post_id=1940695 time=1570702982 user_id=105816]Past psle top scorers:

https://www.youngparents.com.sg/education/psle-top-scorers-where-are-they-now/

http://news.nus.edu.sg/news-reports/doctor-inspires-natasha-enter-field-paediatrics

Some of them chose unconventional roads. They really have dreams ! :rahrah: :salute:

Oh wow. I didn't know t-score can go up to 29x. I know it's dependent on cohort, mean, standard deviation etc. But wow. 29x. That's amazing.[/quote]


ikr....lol... Nowadays the norm T -score is 28X

bluepencil\" post_id=\"1940670\" time=\"1570684881\" user_id=\"165241:

ShareShareLah\" post_id=\"1940654\" time=\"1570679732\" user_id=\"181541:

[quote=bluepencil post_id=1940626 time=1570674068 user_id=165241]Any parents have any advice on some post psle bridging program for chinese? so scared that when child goes back to school forget how to write chinese. At home, the chinese language engine is starting to wear off..

Hi bluepencil, may I know what do you mean by \"post PSLE -bridging \"programme? Is it PSLE to Sec level Chinese?
So far, I have not heard of such programs, unless your kid has CL tuition and has the opportunity to speak the langauge.

Hi !
Like my DD says a friend went for a chinese tuition after psle for preparing for secondary sch chinese. I don't know what is taught but I guess some continuing chinese is good because at home our chinese is substandard so... and also language is something you have to keep going on, not like math for eg, topic by topic[/quote]

Hi bluepencil, I think if you are worried about your child's proficiency in CL, then maybe can send your child to some Chinese reading programmes organized by the community centres or some chinese enrichment classes like wushu or callligraphy etc.. ? Your kid will have the chance to speak the langauge while also having fun then just keep wiritng and reading chinese which he/she might it stressful. Let your child have a break too. :hugs:

phtthp\" post_id=\"1940690\" time=\"1570699185\" user_id=\"35251:

can share what are some of the Post-Psle school activities conducted, in your child's primary school ?

Mine had dragon-boat racing (first time experience) at Kallang river and make popiah tomorrow. How about yours, from co-ed schools, from All-boys schools, from All-girls schools ?

All girl's school. They have excursion \"The Bicentennial Experience\" at Fort Canning. Other activities in school will include inter-class sports tournaments ( netball) , some grooming classes and lifeskills classes :snuggles:

FantasyLandDreams\" post_id=\"1940695\" time=\"1570702982\" user_id=\"105816:

Past psle top scorers:

https://www.youngparents.com.sg/education/psle-top-scorers-where-are-they-now/

http://news.nus.edu.sg/news-reports/doctor-inspires-natasha-enter-field-paediatrics

Some of them chose unconventional roads. They really have dreams ! :rahrah: :salute:

bluepencil\" post_id=\"1940626\" time=\"1570674068\" user_id=\"165241:

Any parents have any advice on some post psle bridging program for chinese? so scared that when child goes back to school forget how to write chinese. At home, the chinese language engine is starting to wear off..

Hi bluepencil, may I know what do you mean by \"post PSLE -bridging \"programme? Is it PSLE to Sec level Chinese?
So far, I have not heard of such programs, unless your kid has CL tuition and has the opportunity to speak the langauge.

jj_1808\" post_id=\"1940608\" time=\"1570672564\" user_id=\"31403:

Hi Parents ,
I have a debate with some of my friends relating to the PSLE tough Maths paper - challenging questions and following are their views:-
1) It is within the syallbus
2) it’s that difficult only GEP students can do
3) it does not need to undergo Maths Olympiad training
4) we are complacent
5)mathematical concepts not strong, so when questions twist .. children cannot see it.

What do you think ?

Must be a rigorous debate! :nailbite: :yikes: IMHO, I think No.5 ( mathematical concepts not strong, so when questions twist .. children cannot see it.) is very likely. Students must first understand how the question is phrased before they can attempt and sometimes, students are used to certain question types, so when the wording changed, they are confused.

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1940584\" time=\"1570666303\" user_id=\"28674:

ShareShareLah\" post_id=\"1940562\" time=\"1570634943\" user_id=\"181541:

Me Too haha. :goodpost: Kids carry phones when they are so young nowadays :celebrate:

The younger they are, the stricter the rules. For sec school kids, parents have to have good reasons for the rules, and be prepared to show that they are abiding by the same principles (not necessarily the exact limits). For eg, no phones during meals, parents also put their phones aside for significant periods of the day, etc.

For my kids, we capped the time allowed for leisure computer use to 30 mins a day, but relaxed as they got older. By the time they were sec 4, we didn't really monitor, but they were being sensible. For phones, we set a cap of no more than 20 mins at a time, twice a day, for leisure and general chat. Our main rules were that they should not use their phones while walking around, while studying or doing homework, during meals, and they should not be checking every 5 mins! Phones were left in the living room during study time and by bedtime. We impressed on them that no-one needed to be connected all the time, and their friends could wait a couple of hours for a reply (unless in some real-time emergencies). They needed help initially in deciding how to manage, and how to communicate our rules to their friends, but we didn't have fights over phone or computer use.

Thanks for sharing, slmkhoo, :udaman: your \"phone usage plan\" for your kids seems very strict. Have you met with any resistance from your kids? I am very impressed with how much self-discipline you instilled in your kids. I sometimes have trouble convincing them to put away their phones and concentrate in their work or family time bonding.