The KiasuParents' Guide to Primary School Education
This is the guide that all new Singaporean parents cannot do without.
Most new Singaporean parents do not start preparing their children for Primary School education until reality hits them when they have to register their child for Primary One as their child turn six. That leaves them a window of less than 6 months to prepare their children before they start formal education.
While it is debatable whether children really need to be "prepared" for Primary school education, the fact is that Primary school education has evolved way beyond what we as parents were used to during our own time as students in Primary schools. The amount and type of education that our children goes through now is very different from our own expectations. As responsible KiasuParents, we must minimally try to understand the scope of the education, and familiarize ourselves with the syllabus of each of the subjects that our children will be going through. It is from this knowledge that we can craft an education plan for our children which can supplement what our schools provide so that they can grow to fulfill their own dreams as adults.
This guide will be constantly updated with inputs from parents from our community. New articles will be added as the information becomes available. We hope that you will find the information useful, and that you can, in turn, contribute your own experiences and knowledge so that we can all benefit from our shared wisdom.
Edusave Certificate of Academic Achievement 2011
Hi, this certificate is given out by the community centre of your constitutency together with Edusave Bursary application form. Once your child's end year result is among the top 25% of his level of his school (not entire singapore level), he will receive such certificate. There are many EduSave grants and scholarships given by MOE, you may want to find out more from MOE website.
Edusave Certificate of Academic Achievement 2011
Hi, I wonder if this achievement is awarded to the top 25% in the whole level (P1)?
over emphasis on result
100/100? does that guarantee he/she will be an overseas scholar or future politican earning the millions? I do not know where are we heading for nowsday!
ENRICHMENT COURSES FOR P1
Hi , anyone could advise me on good enrichment class for primary 1 around marine parade central? My son's heading for that next yr .
Is Sakamoto math good for p3?
My girl is p3 now and I think she already learned the basics of mpm, should I change she from mpm to Sakamoto? Could anyone please advise me? Thanks a lot...(^_^)
Pri 1 Curriculum & Preparing for Pri 1
Proud Daddy of P1 Boy at Tao Nan School ...
Where to get Pri 1 Curriculum?
Hi, may I know where I can get hold of the Pri 1 curriculum like what my child needs to know before entering Pri 1? Thanks.
SVPS
cps, you should be able to get more response from here...
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4417&start=0
TRANSFER OF SCHOOL
Hi,
My girl is currently in P2A this yr. She was promoted to P3C next yr. I am considering to transfer her to South View Primary School. Would greatly appreciate some truthful advice on the school management, exam standards, etc..from parents whose children are currently studying in SVPS.
Thanks in advance.
Sooner or later... ;)
I will agree on that jedamum! That we shouldn't start rewarding for good academic results... But my confession is simple. Though i impart (every single day without fail!)... that good behaviour shouldn't be... because one craves praise or constant compliments... one should feel good that, one IS good and CAN BE good! Though i remind (every single day without fail!)... that good results should come from the desire to learn to excel and tremendous diligence, one can feel proud by trying one's (darnest) best... Though i do not condone rewards for good results... i am guilty of rewarding $0.50 extra pocket money for every spelling done 100% correctly each week! Sweat... Sweat... But somehow, one does know (ermmm... that is ME..) that for everything one imparts, for every reminder one generously gives, for each nag which is really for their own good..... one MUST know and BELIEVE..... that one day, the precious one will realise the good. Yesterday, as i was about to put extra 50 cents into kiddie's coin pouch, she touched the side of my cheek and said, "It's okay, mummy. You don't have to put extra 50 cents for me today. I did the spelling to the best i could and i am happy for that... I am happy i DID IT! Not for the money, but for myself. I don't have to be paid for studying well. It's what i should do..." Wah leow, people... seriously boy... perseverance (persistence) is the key. So, don't stop. Nag away.... It will sooner or later hit the nail on the head.
Mine just came sooner...
Thank goodness!! Now, i get to save 50 cents every week in my piggy bank!