SJKC Lick Hung Parents' Q&A Support Group

[currymee]

I think the notice was given before MOE announce the school reopen date which is on 4th January. I asked one of the teacher this morning and she said the whole school will start on the same date. Maybe have to clarify again.


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I snap the photo on the latest update of school reopen date (4th Jan 2012).
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ctb and sdyneymak,

Thanks for the ALERT :) - yes, both of you are CORRECT !! :)

School reopens for ALL STANDARDS (Std 1-6) on Wednesday, 4th January 2012.

Special note to Std 3 Parents (2012): As the children will be going into morning session for the first time, do let them know that most of the Std 3 classes are in BLOCK C based on the new layout for 2012.

I just checked the new 2012 school classrooms layout at the noticeboard (next to the staircase to the General Office) and also pasted on the window of the main guardhouse. I could not get a copy of the layout to post here and my hp is "laubeh" type - no camera !! :o

[currymee]

Progress on Lick Hung New Block - 21 Dec 2011

Well, I had a good look at the work progress so far from Kett Star side, not bad ... they have cleared all the remnants of the old block, basketball court and have started to do the piling and more materials are coming in to build the foundation.

It looks like it is going to be a noisy and dusty JANUARY 2012 for Lick Hung, so parents whose kids may be prone to asthma attacks, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I managed to chit-chat with one of the workers during lunch at Choy Kee, and according to him, the planned target date is June/July 2012 completion in time for second term opening. But he said, as with all construction projects in Malaysia, delays are normal, so .... wait and see ....

BTW, parents when you drive through the road in front of the school, do be careful and slow down, you may end up facing a bulldozer, dump truck or crane coming in and out - so take care !!

I have no camera or camera hp, so cannot snap any pix ... so up to some other forumers to do the pix report !! :D

[currymee]

REMINDER FOR NEW STD 1 PARENTS

Tomorrow (23rd December 2011) FRIDAY, is the last day for the school bookshop opening specially for Std 1 parents to buy exercise books and workbooks for their children.

If possible, do it this week, I noticed that the queues were considerably shorter yesterday and shoiuld be lesser today and tomorrow.

You don't want to get into another mega human traffic jam (queue) during the Orientation Day or during school days in January 2012.

[sydneymak]

I have taken the photo on the layout plan for classrooms. however it is not very clear. maybe the school will give us one during the orientation?

Happy Dong Zhi to all of you here.

[currymee]

I have taken the photo on the layout plan for classrooms. however it is not very clear. maybe the school will give us one during the orientation?

Happy Dong Zhi to all of you here.

Nope :( , the school will not give you a copy but the class teachers will bring the children to their individual classes on Orientation Day :)

DON'T FORGET TO ASK THE TEACHERS for their hp no. - just in case you need to tell them if your children is skipping school due to illness etc ...

sydneymak, please try and post it - if cannot, just email to me and I will do it for you :) - email to: currymee88@gmail.com

[sydneymak]

hopefully it is clear enough after i resize it. 3Mb become 60kb[IMG]

[sydneymak]

anyone need the HD version of the layout, please pm me your email add

[currymee]

hopefully it is clear enough after i resize it. 3Mb become 60kb[IMG]

Thanks for the effort :) pretty clear to me - I have pm you for a HD copy for our FB resource reference :)

[sydneymak]

well, not much effort. just a click away. sent to you.....choose from the four

[currymee]

Thanks sydneymak :) ,

I have put up the HD version on the Parent's Facebook "library" :rolleyes:

Click here for the bigger and clearer pix and I think you can download/print also -

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/SJKC-Lick-Hung-Parents-Support-Group/134804413256412

Reason I highlighted the changes for Std 3 parents were because in the "old" layout (2010) - I remember that Std 3 (morning) and Std 1 (afternoon) used to share the same classrooms (based on alphabets) but for 2012, SOME CLASSES DO and SOME CLASSES DON'T .... so don't get mixed up .

[Totoro2010]

program transisi 2011 is from 20/12 - 23/12 = 4days?

I remember that my kid's year 2009 was about 2 weeks = 8 days, now change to 1 week = 4days, coming years oso follow like this :rolleyes: :confused:

[Totoro2010]

program transisi 2011 is from 20/12 - 23/12 = 4days?

I remember that my kid's year 2009 was about 2 weeks = 8 days, now change to 1 week = 4days, coming years oso follow like this :rolleyes: :confused:

how much is the fee for 2011 (only 4days)?

[currymee]

program transisi 2011 is from 20/12 - 23/12 = 4days?

I remember that my kid's year is about 2 weeks = 8 days, now change to 1 week = 4days, coming years oso follow like this :rolleyes: :confused:

Yup - sign of the times, wonder if they are still paying RM100 for the whole programme ?

If they are ... walau, talk about INFLATION, 100% INCREASE in 2 years !!! :eek:

[Totoro2010]

Yup - sign of the times, wonder if they are still paying RM100 for the whole programme ?

If they are ... walau, talk about INFLATION, 100% INCREASE in 2 years !!! :eek:
Bro, you got my point :D :D :p

[Busy Mom]

program transisi 2011 is from 20/12 - 23/12 = 4days?

I remember that my kid's year 2009 was about 2 weeks = 8 days, now change to 1 week = 4days, coming years oso follow like this :rolleyes: :confused:
Its from 19/12-23/12 = 5 days for RM80

[currymee]

Its from 19/12-23/12 = 5 days for RM80

Busy Mom,

Thanks for the clarification :) - ok-lah, not too bad then, still reasonable like that taking into account the food inflation and teacher's "OT" :) :)

[Busy Mom]

Progress on Lick Hung New Block - 21 Dec 2011

Well, I had a good look at the work progress so far from Kett Star side, not bad ... they have cleared all the remnants of the old block, basketball court and have started to do the piling and more materials are coming in to build the foundation.

It looks like it is going to be a noisy and dusty JANUARY 2012 for Lick Hung, so parents whose kids may be prone to asthma attacks, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I managed to chit-chat with one of the workers during lunch at Choy Kee, and according to him, the planned target date is June/July 2012 completion in time for second term opening. But he said, as with all construction projects in Malaysia, delays are normal, so .... wait and see ....

BTW, parents when you drive through the road in front of the school, do be careful and slow down, you may end up facing a bulldozer, dump truck or crane coming in and out - so take care !!

I have no camera or camera hp, so cannot snap any pix ... so up to some other forumers to do the pix report !! :D

Snap this pic yesterday morning. Meant to upload it here earlier but only manage to do it now:p
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd412/busymom11/Lick%20Hung/DSC00517.jpg

[Busy Mom]

Read somewhere in this thread on the recommendation of triangular shape pencils that is more 'grip friendly' for the little hands.

I was at Mydin this morning and found a brand called FASTER which the quality is just as good as Faber Castell. The lead is not easily broken.

Selling at RM2.50/box of 12's compared to Faber at RM6.50/12's.

Brand: Faster Uranus 9809

[sydneymak]

My gal keep crying when i pick her up. She got problem with her friend.....On the 2nd day she told me the friend wanted to take her eraser. i told her maybe her friend was fascinated with the angry bird. as long as she return it, it is fine. Then today she said that this particular friend took away her 3 coloured pencils and refused to return to her. I checked her stationery pouch, yes indeed, the coloured pencils is lesser now.

How can i solve this problem? i told my daughter to tell teacher if the same thing repeat next time. I even told her not to sit with this girl anymore :p (it is not a good idea though) any other better way to teach her to protect her own asset? i cannot teach her to be selfish by not lending anything to her friends in the future.

[currymee]

My gal keep crying when i pick her up. She got problem with her friend.....On the 2nd day she told me the friend wanted to take her eraser. i told her maybe her friend was fascinated with the angry bird. as long as she return it, it is fine. Then today she said that this particular friend took away her 3 coloured pencils and refused to return to her. I checked her stationery pouch, yes indeed, the coloured pencils is lesser now.

How can i solve this problem? i told my daughter to tell teacher if the same thing repeat next time. I even told her not to sit with this girl anymore :p (it is not a good idea though) any other better way to teach her to protect her own asset? i cannot teach her to be selfish by not lending anything to her friends in the future.

The way to solve this problem after it has occured is to TELL THE CLASS TEACHER as soon as it happens - DON'T WAIT FOR NEXT TIME - nip it in the bud immediately. It happens even up to the higher standards !!

The way the school will advise you to reduce the occurance of such problems in the future is not to bring any fancy stationaries etc to school - just the plain mundane stuff.

Since your child is a girl - this method that I asked my son to do WILL NOT WORK :rolleyes: ;) - I told my son when this particular girl keeps pestering him or takes his stuff during Std 1, tell her, next time, I will KISS YOU and she RAN AWAY !!! hahahhaa ... :D :D

[currymee]

Busy Mom,

Thanks for the pix update :) Pity, they half-close the door, so a sneak peek or else get a better view.

Hmmmm .... how come when I was there, the GATES were WIDE OPEN until I can see right through to the other end of the next door school's padang ? :confused: :D



Snap this pic yesterday morning. Meant to upload it here earlier but only manage to do it now:p
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd412/busymom11/Lick%20Hung/DSC00517.jpg

[Busy Mom]

My gal keep crying when i pick her up. She got problem with her friend.....On the 2nd day she told me the friend wanted to take her eraser. i told her maybe her friend was fascinated with the angry bird. as long as she return it, it is fine. Then today she said that this particular friend took away her 3 coloured pencils and refused to return to her. I checked her stationery pouch, yes indeed, the coloured pencils is lesser now.

How can i solve this problem? i told my daughter to tell teacher if the same thing repeat next time. I even told her not to sit with this girl anymore :p (it is not a good idea though) any other better way to teach her to protect her own asset? i cannot teach her to be selfish by not lending anything to her friends in the future.

I would think for a start, don't bring any fancy stationery, just the basics will do like what CM said. Or label the things with permanent marker. I guess this is one of the problems parents may face. For my daughter's case, i need to replace her erasers twice in just a week. She doesn't even know where it has gone to!!!!

I heard of a case (this happen in a kindy) whereby this child will use other classmates pencils & color pencils instead of his own. He will even complained why the friend is so slow in giving him the stationery. So u see, at times its really hard to teach our kids the value of sharing cos they may end up being used at. :(

Anyhow, your gal shd try to ask the friend to return back cos in my opinion this action will teach her to be brave to safeguard her belongings. Of course the results may not be up to our expectation but at least she has tried and not just keep quiet about it. But don't force her if she doesn't want to cos afterall this is just the orientation week. We do not want to burden her with stress when school officially starts. Work it out as we go along:) Don't overstress yourself too, i believe this happens to many kids out there.

[Busy Mom]

....Hmmmm .... how come when I was there, the GATES were WIDE OPEN until I can see right through to the other end of the next door school's padang ? :confused: :D
Probably the timing's just not right when i take the pic or maybe the workers closed the gates after they see u peeping in :p (*joking*).

[currymee]

I would think for a start, don't bring any fancy stationery, just the basics will do like what CM said. Or label the things with permanent marker. I guess this is one of the problems parents may face. For my daughter's case, i need to replace her erasers twice in just a week. She doesn't even know where it has gone to!!!!

I heard of a case (this happen in a kindy) whereby this child will use other classmates pencils & color pencils instead of his own. He will even complained why the friend is so slow in giving him the stationery. So u see, at times its really hard to teach our kids the value of sharing cos they may end up being used at. :(

Anyhow, your gal shd try to ask the friend to return back cos in my opinion this action will teach her to be brave to safeguard her belongings. Of course the results may not be up to our expectation but at least she has tried and not just keep quiet about it. But don't force her if she doesn't want to cos afterall this is just the orientation week. We do not want to burden her with stress when school officially starts. Work it out as we go along:) Don't overstress yourself too, i believe this happens to many kids out there.

Spot on !! Losing (or stolen/missing) pencils, erasers, etc ... are some of the COMMON TEETHING PROBLEMS of Std 1 children in the first few weeks. That is why the school discourages the children to bring fancy stationaries. BE PREPARED to lose a lot but each time something is lost, take that as an opportunity to teach the child - don't just scold but evaluate each case and educate them on good and bad of borrowing, returning, stealing, not being responsible etc ...

As an example, when my son started Std 1 back in 2010, it was the Ben10 craze for boys then, so I got him a dozen pencils, erasers etc ... within a week or two, he "lost" everything !! :eek: :eek:

Later when I bought for my son the plain Faber Castell red 2B (1323 series) pencils and their soft white erasers, the problems disappear immediately until the mechanical pencils stage .... then it reoccurs again until I change to plain boring RM5 Pilot 0.7mm then problem solved ....

Nowadays, when I buy him any fancy stationaries, it is for HOME USE rather than at school - in school, he will use all the boring plain stuff.

Sometimes the theft (or innocent forgetful borrowing :p ) is not from their classmates but children from other classes :eek: . Usually their own classmates will not do so !! :)

[currymee]

MERRY XMAS 2011 to ALL THE PARENTS & CHILDREN !!

Have a great holiday and happy MERRY XMAS !! :) :)

See you all after Xmas - I am going on a 2-days Xmas celebration spree .... makan, minum, jalan, jalan, makan, minum, say a few prayers here and there etc ..... ;) :D

Don't worry, I don't drink and drive unless orange juice and coffee can cause intoxication !! :eek: :p

Peace on Earth and Love to All ... :)

[aerobax]

MERRY XMAS 2011 to ALL THE PARENTS & CHILDREN !!

Have a great holiday and happy MERRY XMAS !! :) :)

See you all after Xmas - I am going on a 2-days Xmas celebration spree .... makan, minum, jalan, jalan, makan, minum, say a few prayers here and there etc ..... ;) :D

Don't worry, I don't drink and drive unless orange juice and coffee can cause intoxication !! :eek: :p

Peace on Earth and Love to All ... :)

Same here - Merry Christmas to all :)

[sydneymak]

just came back from Penang. only visited 2 places although was there for 3 days 3 nights

Thank you Busy Mom and CM for the advice. How can a colour pencil looks less fancy? :D :confused: anyway, i have put on label on everything. I will teach my gal to be brave enough (it sounds like the other gal is more dominant, she even scolded my gal for being a baby when she cried to get her coloured pencils back) well well, sometimes children need to go through such "obstacles" to learn and to grow out of it :p (money is small matter(still matters though), just feel sad that my gal is being bullied :p"

Anything to bring along during the orientation on 30/12?

[currymee]

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Thank you Busy Mom and CM for the advice. How can a colour pencil looks less fancy? :D :confused: anyway, i have put on label on everything. I will teach my gal to be brave enough (it sounds like the other gal is more dominant, she even scolded my gal for being a baby when she cried to get her coloured pencils back) well well, sometimes children need to go through such "obstacles" to learn and to grow out of it :p (money is small matter(still matters though), just feel sad that my gal is being bullied :p"

Anything to bring along during the orientation on 30/12?

sydneymak,

You are right, it is one of the "obstacles" in life that the children have to learn to fend for themselves - we can guide them but they have to go through it.

As for things to bring on ORIENTATION DAY on 30th Dec (this Friday) - well, here is a list :p

For Children - small backpack - no need to bring in the heavy duty trolley bag just yet !!

1) A HAPPY SMILE and FACE :)

2) Some pencils, eraser etc ... but I don't expect them to anything but to sit and look at class teacher and parents going through all the forms, payment of fees etc ....

3) Some light reading material while they wait for parents and teacher to settle item (2)


For Mummy and Dadddy: LOTS TO DO - BUSY DAY !! :eek:
1) A PEN - to fill in forms

2) Money (small change) to pay for fees, insurances etc ... (around RM120+ ) - computer class fee is already RM100 per term ...

3) Photocopy of your child's VACCINATION schedule since birth with all the dates of jabs !!

[Mommy]

..............................I will KISS YOU and she RAN AWAY !!! hahahhaa ... :D :D

sounds like good idea, I shd get my son to do this the next time he faces this prob....hahaha

[currymee]

sydneymak,

You are right, it is one of the "obstacles" in life that the children have to learn to fend for themselves - we can guide them but they have to go through it.

As for things to bring on ORIENTATION DAY on 30th Dec (this Friday) - well, here is a list :p

For Children - small backpack - no need to bring in the heavy duty trolley bag just yet !! (NO NEED)

1) A HAPPY SMILE and FACE :)

2) Some pencils, eraser etc ... but I don't expect them to anything but to sit and look at class teacher and parents going through all the forms, payment of fees etc .... (NO NEED)

3) Some light reading material while they wait for parents and teacher to settle item (2)


For Mummy and Dadddy: LOTS TO DO - BUSY DAY !! :eek:
1) A PEN - to fill in forms

2) Money (small change) to pay for fees, insurances etc ... (around RM120+ ) - computer class fee is already RM100 per term ...

3) Photocopy of your child's VACCINATION schedule since birth with all the dates of jabs !!

AMENDMENTS - Kids don't have to bring anything !!!! Just a HAPPY SMILE AND FACE :)

I double-checked against the agenda for the Orientation Day :D

[Busy Mom]

AMENDMENTS - Kids don't have to bring anything !!!! Just a HAPPY SMILE AND FACE :)

I double-checked against the agenda for the Orientation Day :D
Thanks CM for the valuable info.
Based from your past experience, how are the fess paying or meet the teacher session be conducted since there will be around 50 students' parents present during that day. Do we queue up like how we purchase the books :eek:or teacher will call the student's name according to alphabetical order? Just like to have a heads-up and not be caught in any 'surprises' :)

[currymee]

Thanks CM for the valuable info.
Based from your past experience, how are the fess paying or meet the teacher session be conducted since there will be around 50 students' parents present during that day. Do we queue up like how we purchase the books :eek:or teacher will call the student's name according to alphabetical order? Just like to have a heads-up and not be caught in any 'surprises' :)

This is based on what I can remember back in Jan 2010 - note that the procedures and processes may have changed since then, although I don't think so :)

PART ONE - at the courtyard and going into classes.

1) IF it does not rain, (if it rains, I think the asssembly would be held in the canteen or hall) all the children and parents will be asked to gather in the MAIN COURTYARD for assembly and short speeches by the HM and the Afternoon session Asst HM (Ms Tan). Note that the speeches will be in Mandarin, but don't torture yourself trying to understand if you don't, just follow the crowd !! :p Best is that if you see and recognise some of the kids in your children's class, group together.

2) The Std 1 class teachers will line up in front of the assembly, carrying a banner/placard with the class designation (1A, 1B, 1C etc ... usually they arrange from right (1A) to left (1J) in alphabetical order), so if you spot the teacher carrying your children's class alphabet, then just go and line-up in front of her !! Be polite and ask the teacher if you are unsure - " Is this the row for class 1A or 1B ? " The students will then sort themselves according to classes in front of the class teacher at the courtyard - they are expected to line-up 2X2 and all parents stay behind.

3) Then after all the speeches, the class teacher will bring the children to their respective classes - it is FREE SEATING and there is NO NEED to tell the kids to rush to sit centre, front, etc .... Lick Hung practises DAILY SEATING ROTATION, where the children will move from desk to desk back to front and then column to column , so everyone gets a chance to SIT IN FRONT, SIT AT THE SIDE, AT THE BACK etc .... any children who sits next to the teacher without changing are basically "trouble-makers" !! :eek:

4) The parents can follow but don't enter the class just yet without teacher's permission (remember it is considered a FORMAL school day and class already), let the kids settle into their classes and familiar with the teacher. After that, on a class by class basis, the children will be taken on a "tour" of the school facilities by another teacher like toilets (which stinks of industrial CLOROX - so all kids will complain as it is NOT AMBI-PUR !! :p ), canteen, etc ....

Part Two - sorting out the forms, fees, time-table etc ....

[currymee]

ORIENTATION DAY

PART TWO - Settling the nitty-gritty forms , fees etc ...

1) Please bring along a BLACK PEN - blue also can ....

2) The class teacher will give the parents a set of forms to fill ... I only remember the insurance forms, the dental records, the vaccination forms (do attach a photocopy of the child's record) ....

The class teacher usually writes her name, class and some teachers also give their hp no. as well on the whiteboard.

3) FEES - the ones that I can recalled are: computer class fees (RM100 per term, may be more in 2012 !!), insurance (RM12 per annum then) and SUWA (school fees) - which is abolished recently. There may be other new ones, so you just have to wait and see. Normally, the class teacher will write down the details on the whiteboard, so do have a look.

Do prepare small change for the teacher, some RM10, RM5 or RM1 .... otherwise she will "cry" :p if every parents start throwing RM100 or RM50 notes ....

4) Class time-table - this one depends on the individual class teacher. I know that some will give out photocopies on the Orientation Day, some will do so on actual school reopen, some will just paste a copy on the classsroom door or pillar for parents to "copy" or take photos (when that happens, all hell break loose here !! :eek: - I hope they don't do this anymore, it was chaos !!), some will tell and teach the children to copy down themselves during first day of school. So, this part, you have to assess the situation - hope you can give feedback on this - I expect LH to have improved on this part by now since 2010.

5) There is NO "alphabetical" ORDER in form submissions or school fees payment :rolleyes: - whoever finishes first, submit first .... :p That is why BRING A PEN lor ... or else you wait until the teacher's pen is available .... like me :o :D

The teacher will have her master name form and will tick which children has paid etc .... NOTE: NO RECEIPT WILL BE ISSUED THAT DAY - so don't harrass the poor teacher on this, just see that she ticks in her master form the right place next to your child's name.


That is all I can remember for now ... hope some senior parents can help to fill in some gaps if I miss anything .... :o

Please share your experience for the future records of the next batch of LH parents and children in 2013 etc ....

[Busy Mom]

Wow! That's a lot of information already and very helpful for us new parents of std 1. Good to have an idea of what to expect on that day and hopefully to have a smoother session for parents as well as the teachers.

I really do hope teachers will give out photocopied time table. Its less headache. I do see the reason if teachers want the students to write down themselves but being std 1 and new to the whole environment, its really more feasible if they opt for the photocopied way.

Anyway, i know the teachers & school management are trying their level best to have a hassle free start for the new students. Looking at the things are conducted during the Program Transisi, credits to all the teachers involved. Its not easy to handle the kids and parents the same time..:p

[sydneymak]

Thanx for all the info. I will be observant to the procedure this year. hopefully i can explain as detail as CM does...:p

[currymee]

Busy Mom and Sydneymak,

Relax !! :)

Go and enjoy the experience and sights and sounds of Orientation Day - don't forget to bring your camera also :D It is your child's OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF FORMAL SCHOOLING - something for the family photo album and future wedding slide-shows hahaha ... :p

I remembered so well because I decided to be "REALLY THERE" (as in paying attention, focused, taking mental notes, networking with other parents, etc ) on that day back in 2010 ;)

Anxious, yes, unsure, yes, sweaty palms, yes, worried about the kids, yes, worried about everything, YES ... yup, WE ARE PARENTS of school going kids on their first days !! :cool: :D

PS: We worried so much coz we loved them ... right ? ;)

[sewlover]

May I know if there is any guidelines on how or where to stitch the school badge to the uniform? Should this be ready on the orientation day?

[currymee]

May I know if there is any guidelines on how or where to stitch the school badge to the uniform? Should this be ready on the orientation day?

Officially, there is no guidelines (that I know of) for LH, but most SJKCs and school children do the following.

Sew (as it is the non-iron type) the school badges on:

For BOYS: On the LEFT HAND SIDE, right ABOVE the shirt pocket (not on the pocket)

For GIRLS: On the dark blue pinafore on the LEFT HAND SIDE where normal logos are usually found in T-shirts (i.e. just above the breast)

For SAFETY REASONS, LH children do not wear their names on the uniform, so you don't have to reserve any space for it.

If you can get it all ready by Orientation Day even better as then the children will start to feel the "sense" of belonging / membership !!

[currymee]

I got a few emails from parents this morning who "missed" the school bookshop opening for Std 1 from Dec 20-23

RELAX, DON'T PANIC OR WORRY !! :)

The school bookshop will reopen when school reopens starting 4th January 2012. (I am not sure if it opens on Orientation Day :confused:)

You can also call KUO LIANG if you are really worried.

The Lick Hung bookshop is run by:

Kuo Liang Book House
2, Jalan 12/152, Taman Perindustrian O.U.G, Batu 6, Off Jalan Puchong, Kuala Lumpur,
58200 Wilayah Persekutuan
Tel: 03-7782 3337
Fax: 03-7782 7280

[Rhiga]

Do not overly worry or try to cover as much “preparation” before the school days..

Children need to learn the experience by themselves..

Not a good approach to hold their hands for nitty-gritty stuff like worry of eraser missing, photocopy of timetable not provided, etc..

The best is to let them settle in the new environment themselves, let them adapt to the needs, the do and don’t in the new place.

Let them make mistake and guide them by advice. Build their confidence to handle challenges..

It is interesting to see parents nowadays pay so much attention to all-round aspects of the kids…

Just my 2 cents

[QuietStorm]

Go and enjoy the experience and sights and sounds of Orientation Day - don't forget to bring your camera also :D It is your child's OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF FORMAL SCHOOLING Yes! Yes! I can't agree more. CM, awesome suggestion there. These are priceless moments. Capture them on video if you can or at least on still picture. First option is better, of course but a camera will also do, I guess, though the impact isn't as great. I've video-taped my kids from the time they started to crawl..when I watch the tapes now...OMG, nostalgic! Money can't buy! First day at kindergarden, first day at Std 1, etc. Video cameras are made for occasions like these and then some. :D

[currymee]

Do not overly worry or try to cover as much “preparation” before the school days..

Children need to learn the experience by themselves..

Not a good approach to hold their hands for nitty-gritty stuff like worry of eraser missing, photocopy of timetable not provided, etc..

The best is to let them settle in the new environment themselves, let them adapt to the needs, the do and don’t in the new place.

Let them make mistake and guide them by advice. Build their confidence to handle challenges..

It is interesting to see parents nowadays pay so much attention to all-round aspects of the kids…

Just my 2 cents

Hahaha :D ...

Rhiga,

I fully agree with your comment. However, please note that it is MORE FOR THE PARENTS to prepare themselves than the kids.

Let's face it, you have to be pretty "heartless" not to feel "kan cheong" IF it is your first child going to Std 1 for the FIRST TIME !! Heck, I was so nervous, I couldn't sleep back in 2010, and at that time, I did not have the benefit of a forum like this to give me some ideas, clues and hints .... hence, that was why I started this "mini-forum" back then !! :p

I think most parents want to know what will and can happen, so NOT TOO MUCH SURPRISES rather than being overtly protective. We understand that the kids have to find and make their own way in school and life later on - we just want to "ease" our concerns a bit and have a better peace of mind with some advanced info and to know that whatever challenges that we faced as parents, we are not alone ... ;)

The Asst HM, Ms Tan, always mentioned to me that her headache is always in dealing with the NEW parents who are very "excitable" ("kan cheong" is the phrase she likes to use) in the first few days !! She also refered to this forum off-handish (she refered to the forum as "check the Internet" :rolleyes: :p ) and that it had helped a lot to reduce the "anxiety" levels ....

[Rhiga]

...I fully agree with your comment. However, please note that it is MORE FOR THE PARENTS to prepare themselves than the kids.

Let's face it, you have to be pretty "heartless" not to feel "kan cheong" IF it is your first child going to Std 1 for the FIRST TIME !!

I think most parents want to know what will and can happen, so NOT TOO MUCH SURPRISES rather than being overtly protective. We understand that the kids have to find and make their own way in school and life later on - we just want to "ease" our concerns a bit and have a better peace of mind with some advanced info and to know that whatever challenges that we faced as parents, we are not alone ... ;)

...

Yup, I still remembered I don’t know where was the “correct” pick-up and drop-off place for students on the first day...!!

I think the one week pre-orientation program organized by Lick Hung is useful. It helped to ease the parents anxiety before the beginning of school...

Happy New Year to all new Lick Hung and existing Lick Hung parents….:)


It is never easy to be a parents in Lick Hung..:D

[Busy Mom]

Hahaha :D ...

Rhiga,

I fully agree with your comment. However, please note that it is MORE FOR THE PARENTS to prepare themselves than the kids.

Let's face it, you have to be pretty "heartless" not to feel "kan cheong" IF it is your first child going to Std 1 for the FIRST TIME !! Heck, I was so nervous, I couldn't sleep back in 2010, and at that time, I did not have the benefit of a forum like this to give me some ideas, clues and hints .... hence, that was why I started this "mini-forum" back then !! :p

I think most parents want to know what will and can happen, so NOT TOO MUCH SURPRISES rather than being overtly protective. We understand that the kids have to find and make their own way in school and life later on - we just want to "ease" our concerns a bit and have a better peace of mind with some advanced info and to know that whatever challenges that we faced as parents, we are not alone ... ;)

The Asst HM, Ms Tan, always mentioned to me that her headache is always in dealing with the NEW parents who are very "excitable" ("kan cheong" is the phrase she likes to use) in the first few days !! She also refered to this forum off-handish (she refered to the forum as "check the Internet" :rolleyes: :p ) and that it had helped a lot to reduce the "anxiety" levels ....
My sentiments exactly!...:)

[Rhiga]

Not my intention to dispute further…

Just trying to point out that - imo, parents nowadays are doing too much WITHOUT realizing they have taken away the learning experience from the kids..

I believe NONE of your parents did what you have done/are going to do for your children in Std one.
You all went thru the learning curve yourself... (Granted, previous example is not always a good gauge for present requirement)

However, I don’t think a urban school like Lick Hung can be that “tough” for the well-exposed parents and children in an affluent neighborhood like Subang Jaya...

[currymee]

Not my intention to dispute further…

Just trying to point out that - imo, parents nowadays are doing too much WITHOUT realizing they have taken away the learning experience from the kids..

I believe NONE of your parents did what you have done/are going to do for your children in Std one.
You all went thru the learning curve yourself... (Granted, previous example is not always a good gauge for present requirement)

However, I don’t think a urban school like Lick Hung can be that “tough” for the well-exposed parents and children in an affluent neighborhood like Subang Jaya...

Hahaha :D ... it is just for THE START of Std 1 and then for the first 2 LH exams .... after that, the "kan cheong" feeling will start to disappear like it has for us by the time they reach Std 3 !!

Then it will be replaced by "kiasu"ness and panic .... :p as more and more emphasis are placed on exams and studies as UPSR gets closer .... I guess, that is a pretty "NORMAL LIFE CYCLE" of a Lick Hung parents .... :o

Then the kids go to Secondary School ... by then, big boys and girls already - you are on your own - "bo-chup" liow !!!! :D

[sydneymak]

I tried 2 to sew the badge by hand and by machine.....I feel that my hand work is neater......

For boy, it is too simple. just sew it on the pocket.
This is what i did for my gal
1) allign the badge so that its bottom is level with the vertex of the V-shape on the pinafore.
2) pin it down with round-head needle
3) sew it using white thread

[aerobax]

Hahaha :D ... it is just for THE START of Std 1 and then for the first 2 LH exams .... after that, the "kan cheong" feeling will start to disappear like it has for us by the time they reach Std 3 !!

Then it will be replaced by "kiasu"ness and panic .... :p as more and more emphasis are placed on exams and studies as UPSR gets closer .... I guess, that is a pretty "NORMAL LIFE CYCLE" of a Lick Hung parents .... :o

Then the kids go to Secondary School ... by then, big boys and girls already - you are on your own - "bo-chup" liow !!!! :D

So sad ... but true ... I am already starting to let go and let my son try his best on his own in Std 3. Too tiring to keep up ! :(

[currymee]

So sad ... but true ... I am already starting to let go and let my son try his best on his own in Std 3. Too tiring to keep up ! :(

aerobax,

DON'T GIVE UP SO FAST ! - your kid still need you !!! :eek: :)

[currymee]

I got an email asking me when will Lick Hung break for Chinese New Year (CNY is on 23rd and 24th Jan 2012) ?

Based on previous years, normally the whole week of CNY is OFF, so I also expect 25-27 to be "cuti peristiwa" as well - sure to be replaced with Saturday classes later on. Just wait for the OFFICIAL NOTICE which will be issued on the first few days.

[jan tomaswaki]

I got an email asking me when will Lick Hung break for Chinese New Year (CNY is on 23rd and 24th Jan 2012) ?

Based on previous years, normally the whole week of CNY is OFF, so I also expect 25-27 to be "cuti peristiwa" as well - sure to be replaced with Saturday classes later on. Just wait for the OFFICIAL NOTICE which will be issued on the first few days.

Hello illegal/unofficial HM of Lick Hung you are just right.

[currymee]

Hello illegal/unofficial HM of Lick Hung you are just right.

hahahaa :D .... don't say like that :o .... afterwards, someone may think I am after HIS job leh !!! :p

[sewlover]

I got an email asking me when will Lick Hung break for Chinese New Year (CNY is on 23rd and 24th Jan 2012) ?

Based on previous years, normally the whole week of CNY is OFF, so I also expect 25-27 to be "cuti peristiwa" as well - sure to be replaced with Saturday classes later on. Just wait for the OFFICIAL NOTICE which will be issued on the first few days.

May i know how does the replacement on Sat work last year? Does afternoon classes replace on Sat afternoon?

[currymee]

May i know how does the replacement on Sat work last year? Does afternoon classes replace on Sat afternoon?

Yes ! :) Basically, the school will state which Sat is a school day and to use which weekday's timetable, everything will then follow as if it is that weekeday ....

[currymee]

Orientation Day for Std 1 2012 - woke up, saw the clear blue sky and cool weather ... thank God, it did not rain - so it should be a great day in Lick Hung this morning :)

[sewlover]

Orientation Day for Std 1 2012 - woke up, saw the clear blue sky and cool weather ... thank God, it did not rain - so it should be a great day in Lick Hung this morning :)

Nothing much this morning. Health card also not enough so only hand out to kids next Wed. Asked teacher for her contact number also didn't want to give. Said will write on the board next Wed. So noisy in the classroom that can't even hear what teacher said. I find she's very soft spoken..

[Busy Mom]

Yes we had good weather this morning..thank God for that.

The procedures was somewhat similar to what was described by Currymee earlier. There's one thing i would like to highlight though. From this morning's speech by the HM, he mentioned all std 1 students will sit for an assessment test come Feb and those who performed really well will be placed under a program called "Fast-tracked Program"(Program Laluan Pintas) The students in this program will go through the lessons in a 'fast tracked' manner where the 1st half of the year they will study std 1 syllabus and the 2nd half of the year they start std 2 syllabus. Then the following year they will then start std 3 syllabus (at age 8). The HM claimed LH and another 2 more HPC schools are selected to run this program. We were advised to go the MOE's website for further details.
This is what i gathered from the speech and due to my 'half-baked' mandarin level, hope other parents can confirm this with more details.

We manage to get the health card but because we need to fill in the vaccination details etc, we decided to only return back to the teacher on the 4th. The class teacher is very nice and patient in answering all parents' queries. She also mentioned a copy of the timetable will be given to the kids on the 4th. A copy was already pasted on the classroom door i saw and parents are welcome to copy down or take a photo if they want. Btw, the seating arrangement is cluster style where the kids face each other.

School hours:
Mon-Wed : 1:15pm - 6:35pm
Thurs-Fri : 1:15pm - 6:05pm

Recess time : 3:45pm - 4:05pm

[currymee]

Busy Mom,

Thanks for the update :)

The cluster seating arrangement is only for the first week or two, after that, it will revert to the traditional classroom arrangement (I forgot about that :o)

The school hours are pretty funny though .... :confused:

Wow, quite a bit of difference with the PROGRAM LALUAN PINTAS - ... sadly, I can forsee the new Std 1 LH parents will be under stress from now and over CNY period to prepare the kids for the FEB selection exams - it is a form of streaming .... GOOD LUCK ! :) - it was mentioned in a speech (see: http://www.moe.gov.my/?id=25&aid=600 - paragraph 8, 9 and 10) I will post more details as I find out more .... ;)

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Extracted:

Menggalakkan Inovasi dan Kreativiti

8. Inovasi dan kreativiti merupakan elemen utama pengajaran dan pembelajaran di Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi. Justeru, kerajaan akan menggalakkan percambahan daya inovasi dan kreativiti melalui pemberian autonomi kepada pihak sekolah untuk melaksanakan kurikulum secara luwes. Di samping menawarkan mata pelajaran teras, pihak sekolah dibenarkan untuk membuat pilihan dalam menawarkan matapelajaran wajib dan elektif serta menyesuaikan waktu belajar dengan keupayaan, keperluan dan kecenderungan pelajar. Ini termasuklah menentukan jumlah waktu minimum bagi sesuatu mata pelajaran, menambah masa persekolahan, menggunakan pendekatan pengajaran dan pembelajaran berteraskan teknologi maklumat dan menyediakan laluan pintas bagi pelajar-pelajar cemerlang untuk melangkau ke tahap yang lebih tinggi.

9. Dengan melaksanakan kurikulum yang luwes, ibu bapa murid cemerlang di Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi boleh memilih untuk mempercepatkan pembelajaran murid sesuai dengan kemampuan dan kecenderungan mereka. Murid yang pintar dan menunjukkan keupayaan untuk menguasai pelajaran dengan pantas (fast learner) boleh menghabiskan 50 peratus silibus Tahun 2 di Tahun 1. Jika berupaya untuk mengikuti pembelajaran seterusnya dengan baik, murid-murid ini boleh terus melangkau ke Tahun 3 dengan menghabiskan baki 50 peratus silibus Tahun 2 di Tahun 3.

10. Walau bagaimanapun, saya ingin menegaskan bahawa program laluan pintas ini mesti dilaksanakan dengan mengambilkira faktor emosi murid. Ibu bapa dan guru memainkan peranan penting untuk mengelakkan sebarang tekanan emosi yang berlebihan ke atas murid yang akan menjejaskan pencapaian mereka. Cara yang terbaik ialah membimbing setiap murid untuk mengikuti pembelajaran berdasarkan keupayaan dan kecenderungan masing-masing. Saya yakin dengan menggunakan pendekatan berteraskan murid (student-centered) ini kita akan dapat membangunkan potensi setiap murid secara seimbang.

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Yes we had good weather this morning..thank God for that.

The procedures was somewhat similar to what was described by Currymee earlier. There's one thing i would like to highlight though. From this morning's speech by the HM, he mentioned all std 1 students will sit for an assessment test come Feb and those who performed really well will be placed under a program called "Fast-tracked Program"(Program Laluan Pintas) The students in this program will go through the lessons in a 'fast tracked' manner where the 1st half of the year they will study std 1 syllabus and the 2nd half of the year they start std 2 syllabus. Then the following year they will then start std 3 syllabus (at age 8). The HM claimed LH and another 2 more HPC schools are selected to run this program. We were advised to go the MOE's website for further details.
This is what i gathered from the speech and due to my 'half-baked' mandarin level, hope other parents can confirm this with more details.

We manage to get the health card but because we need to fill in the vaccination details etc, we decided to only return back to the teacher on the 4th. The class teacher is very nice and patient in answering all parents' queries. She also mentioned a copy of the timetable will be given to the kids on the 4th. A copy was already pasted on the classroom door i saw and parents are welcome to copy down or take a photo if they want. Btw, the seating arrangement is cluster style where the kids face each other.

School hours:
Mon-Wed : 1:15pm - 6:35pm
Thurs-Fri : 1:15pm - 6:05pm

Recess time : 3:45pm - 4:05pm

[currymee]

Information from OFFICIAL GOVT GUIDELINE on Program Laluan Pintas - essentially to jump as fast as possible from Std 1 to Std 3 ONLY - the program is only offered at SBT (Sek Berprestasi Tinggi - High Performance School)

http://www.smklb.edu.my/download/pekeliling.pdf

Extract: page 9 and 10 of DRAFT (after the letter) - Section 4.1.2


4.1.2 Pemampatan lsi Kandungan Mata Pelajaran Kurikulum Kebangsaan

a. Tujuan

i. Membolehkan pelaksanaan P&P mengikut tahap kebolehan murid.

ii. Membolehkan program Laluan Pintas (Fast Tracking) dilaksanakan dan tempoh tahun pengajian sekolah dipendekkan satu (1) tahun sepanjang fasa pendidikan rendah dan satu (1) tahun bagi pendidikan menengah. Ini adalah selaras dengan peruntukan Seksyen 2 (Takrifan) Akta Pelajaran 1996 (Akta 550) yang menyatakan bahawa pendidikan rendah boleh diikuti dalam tempoh lima (5) hingga tujuh (7) tahun.

iii. Membolehkan penambahan isi kandungan daripada kurikulum lain di luar kurikulum kebangsaan dilaksanakan untuk memantapkan pengetahuan murid dalam mata pelajaran tersebut serta memberi nilai tambah kepada murid untuk bersaing di peringkat antarabangsa.

iv. Melaksanakan pemindahan kredit dengan IPT dan seterusnya menjadi feeder school kepada IPT tersebut.


b. Pelaksanaan:

KEY POINT HERE:

i. Laluan Pintas untuk Sekolah Rendah Laluan Pintas bermaksud murid Tahun Satu (1) dibenarkan terus ke Tahun Tiga (3) setelah mengikuti kurikulum Tahun Satu (1) dan Tahun Dua (2) dalam tempoh satu tahun apabila didapati mereka layak dari aspek kognitif (pembangunan intelek dan penguasaan akademik), afektif (sosial dan emosi) dan psikomotor.

- Murid perlu mengambil ujian saringan sebelum dipilih oleh Jawatankuasa Pemilihan yang terdiri daripada guru besar dan guruguru. (THIS REFERS TO THE FEB SELECTION EXAM that Busy Mom said the HM mentioned in his speech ! ;))

- Persetujuan ibu bapa dan murid mesti diperoleh sebelum ditempatkan
dalam program Laluan Pintas.

- Sukatan Pelajaran (SP) Tahun Satu (1) dan Tahun Dua (2)
dimampatkan kepada satu tahun sahaja.

- SBT perlu menyediakan perancangan awal dari aspek fizikal, tenaga
pengajar dan Jadual Pelaksanaan Laluan Pintas dan jadual waktu
persekolahan.

- Murid-murid akan ditempatkan semula ke dalam tahun persekolahan
yang sepatutnya jika guru-guru yang mengajar mendapati murid
tersebut tidak mampu meneruskan program Laluan Pintas dengan
persetujuan Jawatankuasa Pemilihan.

- SBT perlu memaklumkan kepada Ketua Pendaftar status pelaksanaan
program Laluan Pintas setiap tahun.

[currymee]

Busy Mom,

Did the HM mention how many classes are made available for the Program Laluan Pintas ? :confused:

[elea88]

My gal keep crying when i pick her up. She got problem with her friend.....On the 2nd day she told me the friend wanted to take her eraser. i told her maybe her friend was fascinated with the angry bird. as long as she return it, it is fine. Then today she said that this particular friend took away her 3 coloured pencils and refused to return to her. I checked her stationery pouch, yes indeed, the coloured pencils is lesser now.

How can i solve this problem? i told my daughter to tell teacher if the same thing repeat next time. I even told her not to sit with this girl anymore :p (it is not a good idea though) any other better way to teach her to protect her own asset? i cannot teach her to be selfish by not lending anything to her friends in the future.

Hmmm.. My girl had that problem when she was in Std 1... cry.. dun want go to school as this girl take her eraser and pencil. Then no choice, I went to see the teacher.. and the teacher take a ruler and beat the poor girl hand.. i felt so bad then. And guess what? fast forward to 4 years later.. the same girl now is my daughter BFF.... Best Friend Forever!!! and i ask her, u remember how she use to take your stuff and u cry like crazy.??? she say.. YA MEH????... so, that is Children for you... they will just forgive and forget.... and my 11 year old advice to her little brother who is std 1 this year.... LABEL all stationaries... If anyone take your things just say my father will come and scold u. She spend the morning.. putting mini stickers on all COLOR PENCILS.... Hope this advise helps.

[currymee]

I would like to wish all the Lick Hung teachers, parents and children a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 !! :)

Peace to all and God bless everyone !! :D

May the New Year bring you all the wonderful things in life that you wish for .... :D :D

I am off - balik kampung to celebrate the New Year :cool: Next post will be in 2012 !!! :D

[Busy Mom]

Busy Mom,

Did the HM mention how many classes are made available for the Program Laluan Pintas ? :confused:
No he did not or i might have miss this part :o Btw, thanks for doing some 'homework' on this.
Wishing you and family and the parents, children & teachers of LH a Happy New Year.

[sydneymak]

CM, HM didn't mention how many classes. however, he did mentioned subtlely all brilliant kids will be placed under ONE class. i guess is one class only.

Busy Mom, you are not really busy at all. hahaha you are fast in updating the info here.

[sydneymak]

Construction of new building

first of all, HM reminded all the kids not to go near to the construction site which was surrounded by the blue-white stripes tape. The workers are painting the wall now, students shouldn't go near to the laddle the workers using.

HM also informed us that the new building will be ready in June/July next year (2012). However, he didn't mention about one session schooling hour.

High Performance School

There are only 3 SJKC chosen as HPS (SPT) in the whole malaysia: Bin Hua (Penang), Lick Hung and another SJKC in Sabah. Teachers will choose those "brilliant" students to sit for the test in Feb 2012. From there, fast learner will be placed in one class to finish std 1 and std 2 syllabus in one year. they will be upgrade to std 3 in 2013. Detailed information can be found in the MOE website

Visit the school
on the 4th Jan , parents/transporters need to drop the children at the main gate and let them walk in to the school compound alone. Parents who wish to buy books, fill in forms, paying insurance, SUWA etc are only allowed to be in at 9am.
the 2nd day onwards, parents who wish to enter the school compound need to go through the Standard Operating Procedure, ie register at the guard post

Student's hair
Assistant HM reminded every parents that boys's hair need to be short, CANNOT touch collar
As for girls, either cut short or tie up 2 plaits. NO pony tail. the hairband that is allowed must come in black or dark blue (same colour as the pinafore)

[sydneymak]

my girl class teacher is Miss Liang Bao Li (direct chinese translation). She is soft spoken as well. She generously write down her number on the white board. The class time table (subject to changes) are distributed to all the parents. (so i'm kinda lucky)

i brought along health card and complete all the forms today.......thanx to the members here. Your sharing help me to be so well-prepared.

As for the Program Laluan Pintas, if my girl can be chosen, it is good. but if she is not chosen, i think it is still fine for us. Her mathematics is her weakest spot. she doesn't know how to count in 2s, in 5s :p

[sydneymak]

Hmmm.. My girl had that problem when she was in Std 1... cry.. dun want go to school as this girl take her eraser and pencil. Then no choice, I went to see the teacher.. and the teacher take a ruler and beat the poor girl hand.. i felt so bad then. And guess what? fast forward to 4 years later.. the same girl now is my daughter BFF.... Best Friend Forever!!! and i ask her, u remember how she use to take your stuff and u cry like crazy.??? she say.. YA MEH????... so, that is Children for you... they will just forgive and forget.... and my 11 year old advice to her little brother who is std 1 this year.... LABEL all stationaries... If anyone take your things just say my father will come and scold u. She spend the morning.. putting mini stickers on all COLOR PENCILS.... Hope this advise helps.

Thanx for the sharing. I have done what i need to do
1) I told the teacher about this
2) i labelled all her stuff
3) I taught my gal to tell the teacher right away if things repeat (which she says she dare not do that)

I wish she will be tough in school when the school starts.....this mandarin-spoken environment really makes her feel unsecured. :p

Happy New Year to everyone here.......dragon year is a baby boomer's year........my sis-in-law expecting twins (hopefully by the time there is enough SJKC for the kids born in dragon year)

[sydneymak]

[QUOTE=sydneymak;530583
Visit the school
on the 4th Jan , parents/transporters need to drop the children at the main gate and let them walk in to the school compound alone. Parents who wish to buy books, fill in forms, paying insurance, SUWA etc are only allowed to be in at 9am.
the 2nd day onwards, parents who wish to enter the school compound need to go through the Standard Operating Procedure, ie register at the guard post

Correction
Parents will allowed to go to school to meet the class teacher on 4th Jan, 2pm to 3pm, not 9am.........

[fRaNkY]

Heard all std 3 students hv to learn to sing ala karaoke style. son asked if he can sing Justin Bieber song :D

Long q at all shopping centres Today for last minute shopping before school starts... Including us

Also, CNY shopping, 3weeks to go... New clothes for the kids :D

[cupofcoffee]

my girl class teacher is Miss Liang Bao Li (direct chinese translation). She is soft spoken as well. She generously write down her number on the white board. The class time table (subject to changes) are distributed to all the parents. (so i'm kinda lucky)

....

sydneymak,

You are very lucky! Ms Leong Poh Li is one of LH's "best teacher" :) I will vote for her if there is such a contest.

She was my son's class teacher for the last 2 years (for Std 1 and 2). Many of us (the parents) were hoping she will also continue on for Std 3.

Your daughter is in the best possible hand in LH. She is a very kind and caring teacher. She is very fair and takes good care of the children. We have the highest regards and trust in her for the last 2 years with our children.

The children in my son's class will be sad when they find out she is no longer their class teacher for Std 3 in 2012 :(.

[cupofcoffee]

Thanx for the sharing. I have done what i need to do
1) I told the teacher about this
2) i labelled all her stuff
3) I taught my gal to tell the teacher right away if things repeat (which she says she dare not do that)

I wish she will be tough in school when the school starts.....this mandarin-spoken environment really makes her feel unsecured. :p

Happy New Year to everyone here.......dragon year is a baby boomer's year........my sis-in-law expecting twins (hopefully by the time there is enough SJKC for the kids born in dragon year)

She will be ok, her class teacher will sort things out ... as long as your daughter informs her. The teacher may not know of such incidents.

[cupofcoffee]

Construction of new building

first of all, HM reminded all the kids not to go near to the construction site which was surrounded by the blue-white stripes tape. The workers are painting the wall now, students shouldn't go near to the laddle the workers using.

HM also informed us that the new building will be ready in June/July next year (2012). However, he didn't mention about one session schooling hour.



That is pretty fast - 6 months of construction.

[cupofcoffee]

I would like to wish all the Lick Hung teachers, parents and children a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 !! :)

Peace to all and God bless everyone !! :D

May the New Year bring you all the wonderful things in life that you wish for .... :D :D

I am off - balik kampung to celebrate the New Year :cool: Next post will be in 2012 !!! :D

CM,

Happy New Year to you and your family too :)

[Busy Mom]

....Busy Mom, you are not really busy at all. hahaha you are fast in updating the info here.
Hahaha,it's bcos I'm already on leave for the rest of the year.:D

[fongkimseng]

As an ex-HM that believes in the best education for all students, I have to say that I am not too keen on the Program Laluan-Pintas (Fast Track) as it will create an "elite" group within an already "elite" school. The pressure and stress on the children will be tremendous, it will be counter-productive in the long run. I have told my daughter-in-law that should the scheme be made available to my grandchildren, please don't let them take part at all.

I remember one of the forummer, Sagamihara mentioned that in SJKCs, the emphasis by the HM and management is usually skewed towards the best and most As rather than the student body improving as a whole. This program will only serve to make this "bias" even more acute. :(

I really pity the children especially those with "kiasu" parents and if they fail to make the grade into the program. Imagine, in the first 2 months of your Std 1 schooling, someone is already classifying you as a potential success or failure .... :(

Personally, I think it is a stupid program !

[wongjie90]

As an ex-HM that believes in the best education for all students, I have to say that I am not too keen on the Program Laluan-Pintas (Fast Track) as it will create an "elite" group within an already "elite" school. The pressure and stress on the children will be tremendous, it will be counter-productive in the long run. I have told my daughter-in-law that should the scheme be made available to my grandchildren, please don't let them take part at all.

I remember one of the forummer, Sagamihara mentioned that in SJKCs, the emphasis by the HM and management is usually skewed towards the best and most As rather than the student body improving as a whole. This program will only serve to make this "bias" even more acute. :(

I really pity the children especially those with "kiasu" parents and if they fail to make the grade into the program. Imagine, in the first 2 months of your Std 1 schooling, someone is already classifying you as a potential success or failure .... :(

Personally, I think it is a stupid program !
Fong, I fully agreed on you. I heard under the new KSSR system, there will be no more classes like puting all the best students in one class.

[Rhiga]

As an ex-HM that believes in the best education for all students, I have to say that I am not too keen on the Program Laluan-Pintas (Fast Track) as it will create an "elite" group within an already "elite" school. The pressure and stress on the children will be tremendous, it will be counter-productive in the long run. I have told my daughter-in-law that should the scheme be made available to my grandchildren, please don't let them take part at all.

I remember one of the forummer, Sagamihara mentioned that in SJKCs, the emphasis by the HM and management is usually skewed towards the best and most As rather than the student body improving as a whole. This program will only serve to make this "bias" even more acute. :(

I really pity the children especially those with "kiasu" parents and if they fail to make the grade into the program. Imagine, in the first 2 months of your Std 1 schooling, someone is already classifying you as a potential success or failure .... :(

Personally, I think it is a stupid program !

Fong had said what I wanted to say...

This so-called "fast track" program is a waste of resources, deplete the objectives of elementary education and induces tremendous and unnecessary stress to the students and parents.

What is so big deal if the so-called "brilliant" kids can complete Std 1 and 2 in one year !!
What's so big deal about gaining a year advantage..!! :confused:

Not to brag, I can put my kid (Std 3 in 2012) in Std 4 and I am 100% sure he will still be among the top 10, and maybe top 5 in the class.

But, I don't think he will gain anything, and I don't think this is special or rewarding..In fact, he will lose a lot of things - the extra leisure/free time for him to play, extra free time to do nothing and to enjoy his ordinary childhood !!

Unfortunately, policy and decision in this country came from those substandard lots.. and hence substandard policies and decisions keep churning out...:mad:

The victims are always the children and the parents... being the white mice in education lab !!

This stupid program further reinforce my thought that local education is not what I want for my kid.

The only value from enrolling my kid in a school like Lick Hung is the Mandarin medium elementary education..

I am glad I am not the Standard 1 parents for 2012 !!

[currymee]

....

But, I don't think he will gain anything, and I don't think this is special or rewarding..In fact, he will lose a lot of things - the extra leisure/free time for him to play, extra free time to do nothing and to enjoy his ordinary childhood !!


....

Bro,

My thoughts as well but I have to say that I know some parents are pretty excited about the fast-track idea.

They believed that their children are "special" and "gifted" and that they will ace the coming Feb selection exams and go into the elite fast-track class.

I dare not say too much after hearing their enthusiasm lest I am said to look down on their kids or cast a "bad word". I hope their children will not disappoint them ... I pity the kids if they did not make it ...

[fRaNkY]

Even if I, myself take the exam, I doubt i can even make it into the express class :D :D :D

[fRaNkY]

Rumours, the exam in a online based, so your kids gotta know some basic kb and mouse skills. Then the test is set by outside party. Some local U.

Probably the chinese test will be set by LH. So your kids gotta learn chinese in kinder. They have to know basic chinese to take the test and able to handle fast track std 1 , 2 & 3. Then your kids would be able to catch up std 3 classes.

Imagine 2 yeard of chinese, english and bahasa to 1 year. Good luck, unless my kids are geniusess i wont want to make them to PASS this exam.

This would give further stress to kinder kids and parents.

[fRaNkY]

Also, heard this is first lady idea and probably only this year, unless they get another term.

[Rhiga]

May I borrow a forummer’s quote : I weep for this country…

Just because a dumb idea from FLOM – thousands of innocent kids and parents suffer.. :mad:

[cupofcoffee]

Rumours, the exam in a online based, so your kids gotta know some basic kb and mouse skills. Then the test is set by outside party. Some local U.

Probably the chinese test will be set by LH. So your kids gotta learn chinese in kinder. They have to know basic chinese to take the test and able to handle fast track std 1 , 2 & 3. Then your kids would be able to catch up std 3 classes.

Imagine 2 yeard of chinese, english and bahasa to 1 year. Good luck, unless my kids are geniusess i wont want to make them to PASS this exam.

This would give further stress to kinder kids and parents.

That will be most stressul indeed .... :(

As it stands with LH's current level of expectation for Mandarin - phew !! My wife is already struggling on how to boost our son's current level of Mandarin to meet the Std 3 "jump".

[currymee]

Aiyoh :( .... politicians (or wanna-be) getting the education all messed up again :mad:

Personally, I will wait and see how the FAST TRACK program is implemented although I have my reservations.

Like what some parents have already mentioned, it will be very tough for the kids in Lick Hung esp for Mandarin .... it is already bad that SJKCs in Malaysia squeezed the equivalent of 10-12 years of Mandarin language studies (compared to other Mandarin-learning countries) into 6 years and now into 5 !!!

I think the fast-track concept is designed for SK rather than SJKCs ....

[fRaNkY]

Well, if you wanna fast track your kid then better go to SK.

Else, kid might suffer nervous breakdown and parents too.

Do check if it is a prerequisite for chinese to pass before can take the exam, in feb.

*shakinghead* :D

[Rhiga]

Questions for morning session..

1. Is that a specific place/gate for Std 3 as designated place for parents/transporter to pickup ?

2. I think the morning session end BEFORE the afternoon session start, right ? Anyone know what time morning session end ?


Thanks

[Totoro2010]

... I have told my daughter-in-law that should the scheme be made available to my grandchildren, please don't let them take part at all.
...

I totally agreed Cikgu Fong that it is stupid program :mad:

Can we reject to take part if 'kena pilih' for test?

Can we reject to join the "elite class" if the kid's result is good? (Like the linus case, I even don't know my kid has been tested)

[currymee]

I totally agreed Cikgu Fong that it is stupid program :mad:

Can we reject to take part if 'kena pilih' for test?

Can we reject to join the "elite class" if the kid's result is good? (Like the linus case, I even don't know my kid has been tested)

Totoro,

YES, you can reject .... see the section bolded below.



Information from OFFICIAL GOVT GUIDELINE on Program Laluan Pintas - essentially to jump as fast as possible from Std 1 to Std 3 ONLY - the program is only offered at SBT (Sek Berprestasi Tinggi - High Performance School)

http://www.smklb.edu.my/download/pekeliling.pdf

Extract: page 9 and 10 of DRAFT (after the letter) - Section 4.1.2


4.1.2 Pemampatan lsi Kandungan Mata Pelajaran Kurikulum Kebangsaan

a. Tujuan

i. Membolehkan pelaksanaan P&P mengikut tahap kebolehan murid.

ii. Membolehkan program Laluan Pintas (Fast Tracking) dilaksanakan dan tempoh tahun pengajian sekolah dipendekkan satu (1) tahun sepanjang fasa pendidikan rendah dan satu (1) tahun bagi pendidikan menengah. Ini adalah selaras dengan peruntukan Seksyen 2 (Takrifan) Akta Pelajaran 1996 (Akta 550) yang menyatakan bahawa pendidikan rendah boleh diikuti dalam tempoh lima (5) hingga tujuh (7) tahun.

iii. Membolehkan penambahan isi kandungan daripada kurikulum lain di luar kurikulum kebangsaan dilaksanakan untuk memantapkan pengetahuan murid dalam mata pelajaran tersebut serta memberi nilai tambah kepada murid untuk bersaing di peringkat antarabangsa.

iv. Melaksanakan pemindahan kredit dengan IPT dan seterusnya menjadi feeder school kepada IPT tersebut.


b. Pelaksanaan:

KEY POINT HERE:

i. Laluan Pintas untuk Sekolah Rendah Laluan Pintas bermaksud murid Tahun Satu (1) dibenarkan terus ke Tahun Tiga (3) setelah mengikuti kurikulum Tahun Satu (1) dan Tahun Dua (2) dalam tempoh satu tahun apabila didapati mereka layak dari aspek kognitif (pembangunan intelek dan penguasaan akademik), afektif (sosial dan emosi) dan psikomotor.

- Murid perlu mengambil ujian saringan sebelum dipilih oleh Jawatankuasa Pemilihan yang terdiri daripada guru besar dan guruguru. (THIS REFERS TO THE FEB SELECTION EXAM that Busy Mom said the HM mentioned in his speech ! ;))

- Persetujuan ibu bapa dan murid mesti diperoleh sebelum ditempatkan
dalam program Laluan Pintas - (PARENTS HAVE THE RIGHTS TO SAY YES OR NO IF SELECTED !!).

- Sukatan Pelajaran (SP) Tahun Satu (1) dan Tahun Dua (2)
dimampatkan kepada satu tahun sahaja.

- SBT perlu menyediakan perancangan awal dari aspek fizikal, tenaga
pengajar dan Jadual Pelaksanaan Laluan Pintas dan jadual waktu
persekolahan.

- Murid-murid akan ditempatkan semula ke dalam tahun persekolahan
yang sepatutnya jika guru-guru yang mengajar mendapati murid
tersebut tidak mampu meneruskan program Laluan Pintas dengan
persetujuan Jawatankuasa Pemilihan.

- SBT perlu memaklumkan kepada Ketua Pendaftar status pelaksanaan
program Laluan Pintas setiap tahun.

[currymee]

Questions for morning session..

1. Is that a specific place/gate for Std 3 as designated place for parents/transporter to pickup ?

2. I think the morning session end BEFORE the afternoon session start, right ? Anyone know what time morning session end ?


Thanks

Bro,

As far as I know unless the rules change again .... you never know with LH HM :rolleyes:

Since parents cannot enter the school to pick up the morning session kids (unless raining - at the canteen) ....

1) No, everyone just rush out of the gates like a stampede ... so best for you to designate a meeting point with your child usually near the main guard house for safety reason. I recommend that you tell your child to stand near the guardhouse if no rain and if raining, under the big canteen awning preferably near the staircase to the office - SAFETY REASON again.

2) Morning session for Std 3 ends around 12:50 or 12:55pm - so when you see parents crowding around the main gates and on opposite side (Kett Starr) around lunch time, it is for pick up.

If transporter, I think it depends on the individual auntie's arrangement with the kids on meeting point (I could be wrong here as I don't plan to use the transporter service).

[currymee]

What to bring on FIRST DAY of school ?

I got an email from a parent asking me what her child should bring on the first day of school this Wednesday (4th Jan 2012) ?

Well, I don't expect much work but then again it is Lick Hung, so anything can happen .... :p

My best recommendation is:

1) Bring the workbooks/activity books
2) Bring a few exercise books
3) FORGET the textbooks until the actual timetable is given - which I expect to be given on the first day itself together with a whole stack of notices.
4) A stick of glue to stick those notices into the Parent/Teacher Notice Book.


1) and 2) is just in case some of the teachers decided to start teaching (esp Std 6 - UPSR), so at least the kids can do the work in school rather than bringing them home as homework.

Other senior parents who know the "system" better, please share if I missed out anything vital.

[jan tomaswaki]

The best thing the parents to bring in your hand bag is a pen and exercise book for you to copy notes like timetable(std 1) where you child is still a blur sotong in class;)

[currymee]

Another one very important thing to bring to school - at least 600ml of WATER to drink - esp afternoon classes.

Kids will suffer from lack of water in school as many said toilets smell funny so don't want to go toilet, don't drink water - NOT GOOD esp for young girls due to possible risk of UTI (urinary tract infection). Not kidding, I know many moms have complained to me about this matter over the last couple of years.

[Rhiga]

Bro,

As far as I know unless the rules change again .... you never know with LH HM :rolleyes:

Since parents cannot enter the school to pick up the morning session kids (unless raining - at the canteen) ....

1) No, everyone just rush out of the gates like a stampede ... so best for you to designate a meeting point with your child usually near the main guard house for safety reason. I recommend that you tell your child to stand near the guardhouse if no rain and if raining, under the big canteen awning preferably near the staircase to the office - SAFETY REASON again.

2) Morning session for Std 3 ends around 12:50 or 12:55pm - so when you see parents crowding around the main gates and on opposite side (Kett Starr) around lunch time, it is for pick up.

If transporter, I think it depends on the individual auntie's arrangement with the kids on meeting point (I could be wrong here as I don't plan to use the transporter service).

Thanks Bro,

Tomorrow will be an interesting day for the 1st time morning session parents…

I think will get used to the routines after a few days..:p

[currymee]

Thanks Bro,

Tomorrow will be an interesting day for the 1st time morning session parents…

I think will get used to the routines after a few days..:p

Yup, with terpidation in my case as I still cannot wake up regularly at 6AM !!!!!! :eek: :eek:

My son already said, "Daddy, you got to wake me up or else I am going to be late for school !!"

[sewlover]

What to bring on FIRST DAY of school ?

I got an email from a parent asking me what her child should bring on the first day of school this Wednesday (4th Jan 2012) ?

Well, I don't expect much work but then again it is Lick Hung, so anything can happen .... :p

My best recommendation is:

1) Bring the workbooks/activity books
2) Bring a few exercise books
3) FORGET the textbooks until the actual timetable is given - which I expect to be given on the first day itself together with a whole stack of notices.
4) A stick of glue to stick those notices into the Parent/Teacher Notice Book.


1) and 2) is just in case some of the teachers decided to start teaching (esp Std 6 - UPSR), so at least the kids can do the work in school rather than bringing them home as homework.

Other senior parents who know the "system" better, please share if I missed out anything vital.

Sorry, I'm quite blur also since this is my son's first year. Any idea what workbook/activity book to bring since there are so many esp. BC? Parent/teacher notice book is the small booklet is it? Need to bring to school everyday?
Any comment on teacher Tan Gek Tiang? Is she new?

[currymee]

Sorry, I'm quite blur also since this is my son's first year. Any idea what workbook/activity book to bring since there are so many esp. BC? Parent/teacher notice book is the small booklet is it? Need to bring to school everyday?
Any comment on teacher Tan Gek Tiang? Is she new?

Just bring all the workbooks/activity books for all the subjects - just Jilid 1/Volume 1 will do.

The small booklet is called "the homework" (jia-ker) book where the kids will list down all the homework for parents to monitor and make sure they finish - yes, must bring to school DAILY, the teacher will check and mark and parents will have to sign off daily as well. It is not the Parents/teacher notice book, that is a normal exercise book which the class teacher will designate and tell the Std 1 children to use a kind-of-sticker book for all the school notices, time-tables etc ...

Personally, it is best not to comment on any teachers or even the HM on a personal basis - best to focus on the school policies, practises and implementation of them.

[Mommy]

Just bring all the workbooks/activity books for all the subjects - just Jilid 1/Volume 1 will do.



Personally, it is best not to comment on any teachers or even the HM on a personal basis - best to focus on the school policies, practises and implementation of them.

Agree, it doesnt matter how good is a teacher as long as our child is comfortable with him/her and learn from them....
My son was lucky to have a good class teacher per se, however he whom is not matured and appreciate still do not learn much from this wonderful teacher...

[Mommy]

Yup, with terpidation in my case as I still cannot wake up regularly at 6AM !!!!!! :eek: :eek:

My son already said, "Daddy, you got to wake me up or else I am going to be late for school !!"

Me no diff!!! cannot sleep by 9.30pm & wake up by 5.30am!!!:eek:

[Totoro2010]

Just bring all the workbooks/activity books for all the subjects - just Jilid 1/Volume 1 will do......

My kid's experience (when Std 1) only brought all the workbooks/activity books for all the subjects "kena rottan" , I advise that have to bring the BC & Mathematic (chinese version) Buku Teks too as these 2 subjects normally is teaching by class teacher

just my 2 cents:)

[Mommy]

My kid's experience (when Std 1) only brought all the workbooks/activity books for all the subjects "kena rottan" , I advise that have to bring the BC & Mathematic (chinese version) Buku Teks too as these 2 subjects normally is teaching by class teacher

just my 2 cents:)

Wah!!! kena rotan on 1st day of school??? isnt it too much???

[currymee]

My kid's experience (when Std 1) only brought all the workbooks/activity books for all the subjects "kena rottan" , I advise that have to bring the BC & Mathematic (chinese version) Buku Teks too as these 2 subjects normally is teaching by class teacher

just my 2 cents:)

Wahahahaha .... Totoro, bad boy !! :D :D

Don't scare all the new Std 1 mummies and daddies like that lah :p .... definitely not on the 1st day of school when the class teachers have not even given them the textbooks. After the time-table is out and the textbooks are distributed then ... if you are "lazy" to bring all the relevant books for the subject, you will kena reprimanded (rotan or not, depends on teacher and frequency of occurance, usually should get a BANANA first before BAN ... warning before rotan ;) )

My son has kena a few times in Std 2 (lazy to bring textbooks) - thankfully, the teacher is not a rotan-type, but her reprimands are scary enough even to me .... :eek:

[sewlover]

Wahahahaha .... Totoro, bad boy !! :D :D

Don't scare all the new Std 1 mummies and daddies like that lah :p .... definitely not on the 1st day of school when the class teachers have not even given them the textbooks. After the time-table is out and the textbooks are distributed then ... if you are "lazy" to bring all the relevant books for the subject, you will kena reprimanded (rotan or not, depends on teacher and frequency of occurance, usually should get a BANANA first before BAN ... warning before rotan ;) )

My son has kena a few times in Std 2 (lazy to bring textbooks) - thankfully, the teacher is not a rotan-type, but her reprimands are scary enough even to me .... :eek:

Textbook not distributed yet, so i guess I will pack all the workbooks/activity books. BC has so many. Any idea when the school will distribute the text book?

[sewlover]

Just bring all the workbooks/activity books for all the subjects - just Jilid 1/Volume 1 will do.

The small booklet is called "the homework" (jia-ker) book where the kids will list down all the homework for parents to monitor and make sure they finish - yes, must bring to school DAILY, the teacher will check and mark and parents will have to sign off daily as well. It is not the Parents/teacher notice book, that is a normal exercise book which the class teacher will designate and tell the Std 1 children to use a kind-of-sticker book for all the school notices, time-tables etc ...

Personally, it is best not to comment on any teachers or even the HM on a personal basis - best to focus on the school policies, practises and implementation of them.

Will the teacher inform what type of exercise book use as the parents/teacher notice book? Cos nothing was mentioned last Fri. I think I might have to drop by the classroom at 2pm tomorrow.

[Totoro2010]

Wahahahaha .... Totoro, bad boy !! :D :D

Don't scare all the new Std 1 mummies and daddies like that lah :p ....

I don't scare ppls lah...it is real story :p:D I remember it was the 1st week but don't know which day liao. I am sure we have collected all the textbooks and activity books liao but the time table still not out yet, that's why I only let my kid brought all the activity books without textbooks as the school bags is too heavy if brought all the books.

My kid came back that evening & complaint "kena rotan" by class teacher because of did not bring the textbooks, the class teacher was teaching BC & Mathematic...so that I advised to bring these 2 textbooks, but it should also depend on which subjects the class teacher is teaching.:)

[fRaNkY]

Six more hours till LH school starts! :D

This year both kids attends morning class, bags are packed and bathroom/toilets are booked! :D

[currymee]

Will the teacher inform what type of exercise book use as the parents/teacher notice book? Cos nothing was mentioned last Fri. I think I might have to drop by the classroom at 2pm tomorrow.


sewlover,

RELAX !! :) It will be one of the medium square or big square exercise books, so bring an extra copy of no. 3 and no. 4 exercise books will suffice :) the Std 1 teacher will the children so don't fret too much.

[currymee]

4th January 2012 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

My son is now in the morning session, woke up around 6am to get him ready etc ... - have to set 3 ALARM CLOCKS so that I can get up !! (my clock, my wife's clock and my hp !!) :p

Yup, my cozy routine for the last 2 years are now turned upside down, inside out ....

MORNING TRAFFIC JAM @ SS19/6 from 6:45 AM ONWARDS .... :eek:

Well, this is the FIRST TIME I am experiencing it .... walau, even Choy Kee currymee auntie also not ready at this hour, still cooking hahahahaa .... so much for my plan for breakfast, newspaper also belum sampai at the shops ....

[Rhiga]

I wake up early in weekend for morning exercise and the usual weekend routine..

I never need to wake up early during working days for decades… :cool:....no kidding..

Well, my relax weekday morning now has to be completely overhauled..:(

There was a teacher standing in front of the main gate and answer questions from parents. The questions most often asked were – which block is for Std 3/4/5 ? What time the students must arrive? Etc. etc.

I like the teacher's answer– the kid is std 3/4/5 now, big boy/big girl oredi, they should know how to find their classroom !

[Totoro2010]

I like the teacher's answer– the kid is std 3/4/5 now, big boy/big girl oredi, they should know how to find their classroom !

Hahaha....good answer :D:D:D

[currymee]

....

Well, my relax weekday morning now has to be completely overhauled..:(

There was a teacher standing in front of the main gate and answer questions from parents. The questions most often asked were – which block is for Std 3/4/5 ? What time the students must arrive? Etc. etc.

I like the teacher's answer– the kid is std 3/4/5 now, big boy/big girl oredi, they should know how to find their classroom !

Welcome to the "sleepy dads" club , Bro ... I noticed that for morning sessions, it is more the DADDIES that send the kids to school unlike afternoon sessions where it is usually mummies ....

Yup, the teacher (who is actually one of the morning session PK) was guarding the main entrance. One parent that I knew said to me as I approached the school with my son, said, "Dragon Lady guarding the main gate, cannot enter !! " :eek: :D - I replied, Year of the Dragon mah !! hahahaha ..... :rolleyes:

Well, it is now up to the new Std 1 and 2 parents to keep the news posted on what is happening for the afternoon session until June/July when everyone goes morning session (or maybe delayed until 2013 - the building may be up by June/July 2012, but furnishing, interior deco etc :confused: .... so be prepared for another round of donations asking for table and chair funding said the same daddy to me ;) - you have been warned !! )

[Mommy]

[QUOTE=currymee;530936]Welcome to the "sleepy dads" club , Bro ... I noticed that for morning sessions, it is more the DADDIES that send the kids to school unlike afternoon sessions where it is usually mummies ....

Difficult morning....what time do you get your kids to sleep to wake up at 6am??

[currymee]

Welcome to the "sleepy dads" club , Bro ... I noticed that for morning sessions, it is more the DADDIES that send the kids to school unlike afternoon sessions where it is usually mummies ....

Difficult morning....what time do you get your kids to sleep to wake up at 6am??

By 10:00pm - so that he (and I) still gets the proverbial 8 hours sleep .... but it will take some adjustment as it is about an hour and a half earlier than his usual bedtime.

Still we take it one day at a time .... target is bedtime by 10:00pm to wake up around 6:00-6:15am the next morning.

[currymee]

New Std 1 children - it is OK to cry ....

They normally cry because of new environment and separation anxiety ... as I have said before, you can help them by assuring them that you will come and pick them up after school promptly !!

Try it ... it always work with my children ... it is a TRUST matter, if the kids know that they can count on you to be there for them, the battle is won, so be prompt !! :)

[sydneymak]

I got transporter to ferry my gal to school, so I'm not able to share on the traffic in the afternoon session. However, the transporter pick up my gal at 11.45am although the school starts at 1.15pm. She has her early lunch at 11am. hope can tahan till 3:45pm

about the fast track programme, i personally feel that it should be opened to all. Reasons: kids nowaday has learnt enough in kindergarten that they can easily handle std 1 and std 2 syllabus. I admit I'm a kiasu-type parents :p If given a choice to be chosen, I wont reject. If my gal is not chosen, i still ok. The programme is quite similar to the fast track programme many years back where students sit for special exam to skip standard 3 and start std 4 right away. of course, better still, drop the programme.

I'm really grateful and feel fortunate to know that my gal is having Ms Leong as class teacher.

I put all the books in my gal's school bag :p oh, i forgot to paste her timetable in her home work record book. hopefully she won't lost it :p

[Mommy]

New Std 1 children - it is OK to cry ....

....................

Try it ... it always work with my children ... it is a TRUST matter, if the kids know that they can count on you to be there for them, the battle is won, so be prompt !! :)

Yes, trust is very important. Keep reminding the child while ferrying to & from school. Just instill & register in the little mind they are the most precious of the daddy & mommy.

[Mommy]

By 10:00pm - so that he (and I) still gets the proverbial 8 hours sleep .... but it will take some adjustment as it is about an hour and a half earlier than his usual bedtime.

Still we take it one day at a time .... target is bedtime by 10:00pm to wake up around 6:00-6:15am the next morning.

Yup, same here, trying to get him sleep at least 8 hours, thus need to sleep by 9.30pm which is 2 hours fr normal time. Thot of doing in a week before but failed....:p. Anyway, he managed to get up at 5.30am, just hoping he wont fall asleep in the class.

[tsd]

Today is the first day for my boy to attend his classes in SJK (C) Lick Hung, Standard 1.

Traffic was terrible this afternoon. I thought I was early when I reach the SS19 main road enterence at around 12.30pm, got stuck after that. I give up turning into the school main road. I go straight down towards the housing area and I was very forunate to be able to slot my car at the road side. Took another 5 mins walk in the hot sun to reach Lick Hung gate just on time for him to attend his 1.15pm afternoon session.

Huge crowd. Parents/transporters/tuition center sales people were crowding the enterence, manage to squeeze my boy through to get into the school. Lets hope everything go well for him today, he woke up very early this morning waiting to go to school.

[sewlover]

I just came back from sending my son in the afternoon session. My goodness, he traffic was horrible. Basically jam all the way to the main road...and every single available spot back and front, inside and outside was parked!! Some even double park...only one car can squeeze throughout at any one time. I didn't manage to park my car so I had no choice but to drop my son right in front of the school gate and drove off. I hope he finds his way to the meeting point of the class. Teachers suppose to be at the gate for the first day but I didn't see any of them. Canteen was full of students, loads of parents outside the school too. Wonder if those are morning session or what....I think I better leave my house at 12 tomorrow. If reach school too early mayb just wait in the car. I suppose later have to reach school before 6pm also since this is first day. I told my son mommy will be right at the gate waiting for him after school :-p

[Mommy]

Any news for Std 3 1st time morning session? I'm full time working mom & only able to get the info fr my son tonight yet anxious to know what's going on...Thanks

[elea88]

I just came back from sending my son in the afternoon session. My goodness, he traffic was horrible. Basically jam all the way to the main road...and every single available spot back and front, inside and outside was parked!! Some even double park...only one car can squeeze throughout at any one time. I didn't manage to park my car so I had no choice but to drop my son right in front of the school gate and drove off. I hope he finds his way to the meeting point of the class. Teachers suppose to be at the gate for the first day but I didn't see any of them. Canteen was full of students, loads of parents outside the school too. Wonder if those are morning session or what....I think I better leave my house at 12 tomorrow. If reach school too early mayb just wait in the car. I suppose later have to reach school before 6pm also since this is first day. I told my son mommy will be right at the gate waiting for him after school :-p

If your son is in STd 1.. you have to pick him from the canteen....

[currymee]

Welcome to SJKC Lick Hung !! :D

We are crazy but we are also loving parents esp Std 1, so everyone goes and jammed up the whole SS19/6 till the next school holidays ;).

As for information (or lack of it) from the school etc ... well, now you know why I started this forum all those years ago - btw, tomorrow is the Lick Hung thread/forum 3rd Anniversary !! :D

The BIG MEGA JAM today is attributed to 2 key points:

1) Change in timetable for the morning session - it seems that ALL morning classes are dismissed all together at 1:10pm for Std 3-6 - it was staggered in the past, ... so super mega flood of kids, parents, aunties etc .... Some parents were heard cursing the HM and his management for the brilliant time-table planning !!

PS: I was too stunned by the overwhelming crowd to know what to say ... reminded me of what happened at Bersih 2.0 near Tung Shin hospital when the police started firing tear-gas at us in the crowd :eek: Something like that minus the tear-gas and the running helter-skelter ....

2) The kids are forbidden to use the staircases near the construction site, so everyone has to use the staircases near the carpark, so you can imagine the bottleneck, rush, pushing and shoving .... all Std 3-6 go up and down at the same time. GILA !! :(

My son was nearly knocked down a few times by the bigger boys and girls rushing out ... so he told me starting tomorrow, he is going to come out 10-15 minutes later after the big crowd to be SAFE, smart boy - I approve !! :)

Waiting at the guardhouse was a nightmare, it seems almost every parents have a similar idea, so die there !!! Again, I am now working on a Plan B after seeing the nightmare just now.


Today is the first day for my boy to attend his classes in SJK (C) Lick Hung, Standard 1.

Traffic was terrible this afternoon. I thought I was early when I reach the SS19 main road enterence at around 12.30pm, got stuck after that. I give up turning into the school main road. I go straight down towards the housing area and I was very forunate to be able to slot my car at the road side. Took another 5 mins walk in the hot sun to reach Lick Hung gate just on time for him to attend his 1.15pm afternoon session.

Huge crowd. Parents/transporters/tuition center sales people were crowding the enterence, manage to squeeze my boy through to get into the school. Lets hope everything go well for him today, he woke up very early this morning waiting to go to school.


I just came back from sending my son in the afternoon session. My goodness, he traffic was horrible. Basically jam all the way to the main road...and every single available spot back and front, inside and outside was parked!! Some even double park...only one car can squeeze throughout at any one time. I didn't manage to park my car so I had no choice but to drop my son right in front of the school gate and drove off. I hope he finds his way to the meeting point of the class. Teachers suppose to be at the gate for the first day but I didn't see any of them. Canteen was full of students, loads of parents outside the school too. Wonder if those are morning session or what....I think I better leave my house at 12 tomorrow. If reach school too early mayb just wait in the car. I suppose later have to reach school before 6pm also since this is first day. I told my son mommy will be right at the gate waiting for him after school :-p


Any news for Std 3 1st time morning session? I'm full time working mom & only able to get the info fr my son tonight yet anxious to know what's going on...Thanks

[sewlover]

If your son is in STd 1.. you have to pick him from the canteen....

Is it? I thought parents are not allow to go in. In that case I must have remembered wrongly...then parents are allowed to go in but transporters are not I think. Thanks for reminding :-)

[currymee]

Is it? I thought parents are not allow to go in. In that case I must have remembered wrongly...then parents are allowed to go in but transporters are not I think. Thanks for reminding :-)

For the afternoon session, parents are allowed to go in to pick up from the canteen - that was the practise in the past few years .... so just play by ear .... so many things have changed for 2012 in morning session today, until senior parents also get "rojak-ed" and confused !!

[currymee]

BTW, my son has just unpacked his school bag after lunch and a bath ... he said got 3 homework already ... walau !!!! :rolleyes:

Lick Hung, Lick Hung .... you really know how to welcome people back to school on the first day !! :p

[Totoro2010]

Update school time & recess time of Std 3

School Time: 7.20am - 1.10pm

Recess Time: 9.50am 10.10am

[tsd]

I just packed my son bag for his second day in school, its 6KG !!!

I hope I did not pack his books wrongly, abit too heavy for a standard 1 kid.

[fRaNkY]

Wow!! Everyone had a nice adventure this morning :D

[currymee]

.....
The BIG MEGA JAM today is attributed to 2 key points:

.....

2) The kids are forbidden to use the staircases near the construction site, so everyone has to use the staircases near the carpark, so you can imagine the bottleneck, rush, pushing and shoving .... all Std 3-6 go up and down at the same time. GILA !! :( (ERROR - my apologies to everyone and the school - misinformed :o )
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ERRATA - WITH APOLOGIES

I have managed to talk to one of the senior mums who happen to know some of the morning session teachers. So, there is an ERROR in what I wrote (see above) - it is not the staircase bottleneck but CORRIDORS leading to the exits of the school. Apparently, some of the corridors were closed and all the children were channeled to go to the corridor nearest the car-park, hence the MEGA JAM .... the other factor remains the same, i.e. change of time-table with an additional period it seems for Std 3 and 4.

[currymee]

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY !!

Happy 3rd Birthday to this Parent's Group thread :) :)

I hope it has been as helpful and useful to you as it has been for me.

For all those that took an active part in helping and sharing (both directly in the forum and indirectly via emails) - THANK YOU :) :)

I am celebrating with ..... what else .... a LARGE BOWL of currymee with siew yoke kar liew at Choy Kee !! :p

[currymee]

I just packed my son bag for his second day in school, its 6KG !!!

I hope I did not pack his books wrongly, abit too heavy for a standard 1 kid.

That's about standard weight for Lick Hung :( - that is why for Std 1, PLEASE USE THE TROLLEY BAG ... don't use the back-pack .... Std 1 classes are downstairs, so trolley bags are just nice and handy ...

Seriously, if your child is using a back-pack now (std 1 kids), please go and change this weekend !!! Spend the money before they injured their backs !!!

I refuse to let my son to use a back-pack even in Std 3, I told him to drag the damn heavy bags up and down irrespective of how many flights of stairs and take his sweet slow time, no rush !! If the bag breaks, no sweat, I have found a decent, cheap and good bag shop to replace .... :p And I also told him, if the bag becomes unmanageable, just throw it down the stairs ... :eek: :D

School bags are cheaper than back-injury treatments ....

[tsd]

yes, I totally agree with you. A trolley bag is a must for these kids. Even pulling it is already very heavy.


That's about standard weight for Lick Hung :( - that is why for Std 1, PLEASE USE THE TROLLEY BAG ... don't use the back-pack .... Std 1 classes are downstairs, so trolley bags are just nice and handy ...

Seriously, if your child is using a back-pack now (std 1 kids), please go and change this weekend !!! Spend the money before they injured their backs !!!

I refuse to let my son to use a back-pack even in Std 3, I told him to drag the damn heavy bags up and down irrespective of how many flights of stairs and take his sweet slow time, no rush !! If the bag breaks, no sweat, I have found a decent, cheap and good bag shop to replace .... :p And I also told him, if the bag becomes unmanageable, just throw it down the stairs ... :eek: :D

School bags are cheaper than back-injury treatments ....

[tsd]

My boy also bring home his time table ( Standard 1 ), alot of short forms. Does parents here have the details ? if not, I will have to check with the school. Thanks

At the moment, I am just doing a guessing work. I hope I am guessing it correctly.

BC = Bahasa Cina
BM = Bahasa Malaysia
BI = Bahasa Inggeris
KOM = ? Komputer
MU = ? Music
PM = Pendidikan Moral
M3 = ? Mathematics
PH = ?
DST = Dunia Sains dan Technology
DSV = ?
PJK = ? Pedidikan Jasmani dan Kesihatan
PJ = ?

[currymee]

My boy also bring home his time table ( Standard 1 ), alot of short forms. Does parents here have the details ? if not, I will have to check with the school. Thanks

At the moment, I am just doing a guessing work. I hope I am guessing it correctly.

BC = Bahasa Cina
BM = Bahasa Malaysia
BI = Bahasa Inggeris
KOM = ? Komputer
MU = ? Music
PM = Pendidikan Moral
M3 = ? Mathematics
PH = ?
DST = Dunia Sains dan Technology
DSV = ?
PJK = ? Pedidikan Jasmani dan Kesihatan
PJ = ?

tsd,

PH should be PERHIMPUNAN (assembly - usually Monday)
DSV = Dunia Seni dan Visual (this is based on KSSR syllabus - perhaps, a Std 2 parent can help you more accurately - I am just guessing) - ART LESSONS
PJ = Pendidikan Jasmani (actual PE lesson) while PJK is the THEORY

See below, for what the 2010 abbrev ....



For Standard One (2010 enrollment) parents

This is what the abbreviation on your child's timetable means: (Thanks to forumer Terisunny, Jeyanthy and Rachel SJ for contributions)

PM=Pendidikan Moral
MU=Music
PSV=Pendidikan Seni dan Visual
PJ=Pendidikan Jasmani
PJK=Pendidikan Jasmani (theory) dan Kesihatan
SC=Science
KOMP=Komputer
BM=Bahasa Malaysia
BI=Bahasa Inggeris
BC=Bahasa Cina
M3=Mathematics

*SC = Science in Chinese (to be confirmed)
*M3 = Maths in Chinese (to be confirmed)

[Totoro2010]

CM, does your son's time table have a subject of KK*

What is it?

[Mommy]

Checked son's timetable (Std 3). All in chinese...:eek:

[Busy Mom]

Daughter received some activity books (under SPBT) fr her teacher on the first day. That's pretty fast. But wonder even activity books are on loan? so they r not allowed to write on it then?

She also started labelling her excercise books under her teacher's guidance. Her 1st day went well, didn't cry or whine.:)

[Rhiga]

....about the fast track programme, i personally feel that it should be opened to all. Reasons: kids nowaday has learnt enough in kindergarten that they can easily handle std 1 and std 2 syllabus. I admit I'm a kiasu-type parents :p If given a choice to be chosen, I wont reject. If my gal is not chosen, i still ok. The programme is quite similar to the fast track programme many years back where students sit for special exam to skip standard 3 and start std 4 right away. of course, better still, drop the programme.

I'm really grateful and feel fortunate to know that my gal is having Ms Leong as class teacher.



Not sure which kindergarden your daughter enrolled which help to prepare her up to Std 2…?? :confused:

I presume the kindergarden teached BM penulisan and BC penulisan also…:rolleyes:

[Rhiga]

CM, does your son's time table have a subject of KK*

What is it?

KK = ko-kulikulum (co-curriculum)

[Totoro2010]

KK = ko-kulikulum (co-curriculum)

Oic, thanks Rhiga!:)

Actually, what will be doing at ko-kulikulum for Std 3? :rolleyes: Every class the same or different?:confused:

[currymee]

Not sure which kindergarden your daughter enrolled which help to prepare her up to Std 2�?? :confused:

I presume the kindergarden teached BM penulisan and BC penulisan also�:rolleyes:

Bro,

sydneymak is a new Std 1 mummy,so she is still new and does not know the "challenges" and "complexity" of LH's exams. She will come across them very soon.

We can comment and give our opinions because we have gone through the "hurdles" and "obstacles" already ;). Soon, they will also face the same challenges and then they will know and understand why as "senior" parents, we are so antagonistic towards the idea of a fast-track program of being dubious benefits and value to the children. From our experience, we can only see pain and misery for the kids :( but from their new perspective, they see opportunities and chances :)

We can only express our opinions but the final decision rest with them as parents. Remember the incident of the children that were beaten up badly by the Std 2 class teacher last year and after we gave advice, the parents did not update anymore. We were not happy with that but we understand. Back then, like we said, it is the parent's own children and their own decision.

Different parents have different expectations and perceptions of the children's capabilities, we cannot and should not expect them to agree with us as it is not our children. We can only share our opinions, experiences and understanding, the rest is up to them ....

[currymee]

....

I'm really grateful and feel fortunate to know that my gal is having Ms Leong as class teacher.

....

Sydneymak,

From what I know, the current class teacher for your daughter, Ms Leong Poh Li is an excellent teacher. If possible, may I recommend that you try for your daughter to stay in her class. Even if she gets the fast-track program and Ms Leong is not teaching in it, don't go will be my advice. Parents that I know whose children were taught by her down the years only have good words and praises for her. Yes, you are very lucky to get Ms Leong.

[currymee]

Oic, thanks Rhiga!:)

Actually, what will be doing at ko-kulikulum for Std 3? :rolleyes: Every class the same or different?:confused:

Totoro,

I asked my son about your enquiries and I got the "classic" LH answer - "poo chee tau" .... :rolleyes:

KK*, I think based on what Rhiga has mentioned, sure to be Kokurikulum (KK) since LH tends to use BM or BC for their class timetables based on previous experience.

What to do they do in KK .... ? hehehhee ... this daddy also "poo chee tau" :p - so just wait and see lor ....

[currymee]

After school morning session today was a back-to-normal SMOOTH OPERATION .... the children were allowed to use the corridors again and Std 3 and 4 were "released" 5 minutes early ....

My son said some of the teachers mentioned that some of the parents have complained about yesterday's fiasco and big massive jam at the gates ....

[sewlover]

Yesterday I asked the assistant HM regarding pickup for std 1 rules, she gave an unpleasant look and replied 'I have said so many times, even the class teacher would have informed on the orientation day last fri', she then look at one of the teacher that stood next to her and the teacher agreed. I told her that parents from a distance of the gate can't even hear the announcement and my son class teacher didn't mentioned anything last fri. She asked me what class is my son, I told her 1A and she gave a sarcastic look and I overheard she told the teacher next to her that 1A is a new teacher. No wonder not much information from the teacher and we still haven't got our health card yet. Well, since she's a new teacher we don't know what's coming...can only hope for the best.

[currymee]

Yesterday I asked the assistant HM regarding pickup for std 1 rules, she gave an unpleasant look and replied 'I have said so many times, even the class teacher would have informed on the orientation day last fri', she then look at one of the teacher that stood next to her and the teacher agreed. I told her that parents from a distance of the gate can't even hear the announcement and my son class teacher didn't mentioned anything last fri. She asked me what class is my son, I told her 1A and she gave a sarcastic look and I overheard she told the teacher next to her that 1A is a new teacher. No wonder not much information from the teacher and we still haven't got our health card yet. Well, since she's a new teacher we don't know what's coming...can only hope for the best.

Hahaha :D ... don't let the Asst HM scare you .... she is not like that once you get to know her :) She is no pussycat either but deep down she cares very much for the children's welfare, safety and well-being :D

She has to put on a stern front in order to maintain control and discipline over the parents (esp Std 1) and children. You did the right thing to explain the situation. Among the Asst HMs, her job is the toughest in that she has to handle the "new" kan-cheong Std 1 parents and still "undisciplined (by LH standard) Std 1" children ... the morning sessions ones are easier jobs as the children are "grown up" , familiar with the system and most parents have stopped being too "kan cheong" already ...

[currymee]

.... Well, since she's a new teacher we don't know what's coming...can only hope for the best.

Make full use of the forum here to ask and share information with the other parents in other classes of the same Std as well as senior parents - you got a few here just starting Std 1 like yourself - sydneymak, BusyMom, elea, tsd, etc .... Just see how myself, Totoro, Birdy, Mommy, Rhiga (Sagamihara) and others interact to "solve" the MYSTERIES of Lick Hung for Std 3 .... latest example being - "What on earth is KK* in the Std 3 time-table ... ? " - see below :)


Totoro,

I asked my son about your enquiries and I got the "classic" LH answer - "poo chee tau" .... :rolleyes:

KK*, I think based on what Rhiga has mentioned, sure to be Kokurikulum (KK) since LH tends to use BM or BC for their class timetables based on previous experience.

What to do they do in KK .... ? hehehhee ... this daddy also "poo chee tau" :p - so just wait and see lor ....

[Mommy]

Was searching for PM activity book (Std 3). Anyone knows if this has been given to kids? If not, my son could have misplace it & need to buy a new one. thanks

[tsd]

yes, currymee has been very helpful... save us Lick Hung newbies parents alot of time.

today second day for my boy in Lick Hung, he is very excited because he get his first homework. Maybe he is used to it already, from his pre-school years he has been doing homework every day.



Make full use of the forum here to ask and share information with the other parents in other classes of the same Std as well as senior parents - you got a few here just starting Std 1 like yourself - sydneymak, BusyMom, elea, tsd, etc .... Just see how myself, Totoro, Birdy, Mommy, Rhiga (Sagamihara) and others interact to "solve" the MYSTERIES of Lick Hung for Std 3 .... latest example being - "What on earth is KK* in the Std 3 time-table ... ? " - see below :)

[sydneymak]

We peep my gal while she was waiting for the transporter in the canteen. it was 6.30pm. Yup, really packed with cars. when we decided to go home, we had to Q-up to just to U turn towards Putra Heights.

My girl was singing happily. when she reached home, we asked her how was school. She said,"FUN!" Today i asked again, same answer.....she really enjoys it.

the teacher has distributed all the text book and activity books. I got so paranoid that my girl didn't have mathematic book jilid 1 while the other kids have. i thought my girl lost the book.Luckily after a few call to parents, some of them also didn't get because there are not enough. phew!

CM, of course i will choose Ms Leong more to the fast-track programme. I know how important to have a good teacher because this will affect the children psychologically.

[sydneymak]

Daughter received some activity books (under SPBT) fr her teacher on the first day. That's pretty fast. But wonder even activity books are on loan? so they r not allowed to write on it then?

She also started labelling her excercise books under her teacher's guidance. Her 1st day went well, didn't cry or whine.:)

we can write name on the activity books. I remember my schooling time, we only have text book and activity book like these. we never have extra exercise books that we are required to buy from the school book shop. all the SPBT books are enough for us to master the subject . Learn in quality is much better than quantity (just my own opinion)

[sydneymak]

My boy also bring home his time table ( Standard 1 ), alot of short forms. Does parents here have the details ? if not, I will have to check with the school. Thanks

At the moment, I am just doing a guessing work. I hope I am guessing it correctly.
BC = Bahasa Cina
BM = Bahasa Malaysia
BI = Bahasa Inggeris
KOM = Komputer
MU = Music
PM = Pendidikan Moral
M3 = Mathematics
PH = Perhimpunan
DST = Dunia Sains dan Technology
DSV = Art class
PJK = Pedidikan Jasmani dan Kesihatanin another words, PJ in KELAS :p
PJ = Pendidikan Jasmani- bring along the PJ shirt. Ms Leong said cannot wear under the pinafore/white shirt. Must bring the PJ shirt in bag and change when it is PJ

[sydneymak]

Not sure which kindergarden your daughter enrolled which help to prepare her up to Std 2…?? :confused:

I presume the kindergarden teached BM penulisan and BC penulisan also…:rolleyes:

Rhiga, I heard from many parents that it is very easy for the kids to score 90-100 in year 1 and 2. they are basically "throw out" what they have learnt in kindergarten. One parent told me that there is one kindergarten in USJ finish teaching the std 1 syllabus to their 6 years old students. that really surprise me.

by looking through my gal's book, students in her kinddy do learn writing sentences in BC in kindergarten. but i believe all other kindergarten teach even more.

but, learning from experienced parents like you, CM and other forumers in bringing up happy kids, i won't let myself fall into the trap of putting stress on my children.

[Mommy]

Son said some friends from other class has identified 1 sport for each child during their KK class. Any of your child is participating? Is it compulsory?

[currymee]

Son said some friends from other class has identified 1 sport for each child during their KK class. Any of your child is participating? Is it compulsory?

Mommy,

Thanks for the head-up :) Yes, now I recalled having seen the HM signed off some of the old school notices as "1Murid, 1Muzik, 1Sukan" or something like that .... - so, I guess it is compulsary. Anyway it is good for them to get some "work-out" after being cooped up in th classroom ... :D

My son will love it :D .... I think he will choose badminton - the other options I suppose being "traditional" SJKC sports will be ping-pong and basketball. During my SK time, we have additional items like football (but LH got no field), sepak takraw and hockey.

[currymee]

Was searching for PM activity book (Std 3). Anyone knows if this has been given to kids? If not, my son could have misplace it & need to buy a new one. thanks

Mommy,

According to my son's class teacher, the Pendidikan Moral (PM) books are not distributed yet .

[currymee]

My boy also bring home his time table ( Standard 1 ), alot of short forms. Does parents here have the details ? if not, I will have to check with the school. Thanks

At the moment, I am just doing a guessing work. I hope I am guessing it correctly.
BC = Bahasa Cina
BM = Bahasa Malaysia
BI = Bahasa Inggeris
KOM = Komputer
MU = Music
PM = Pendidikan Moral
M3 = Mathematics
PH = Perhimpunan
DST = Dunia Sains dan Technology
DSV = Art class
PJK = Pedidikan Jasmani dan Kesihatanin another words, PJ in KELAS :p
PJ = Pendidikan Jasmani- bring along the PJ shirt. Ms Leong said cannot wear under the pinafore/white shirt. Must bring the PJ shirt in bag and change when it is PJ

As far as I know , it is 100% correct !!

[currymee]

Rhiga, I heard from many parents that it is very easy for the kids to score 90-100 in year 1 and 2. they are basically "throw out" what they have learnt in kindergarten. One parent told me that there is one kindergarten in USJ finish teaching the std 1 syllabus to their 6 years old students. that really surprise me.

by looking through my gal's book, students in her kinddy do learn writing sentences in BC in kindergarten. but i believe all other kindergarten teach even more.

but, learning from experienced parents like you, CM and other forumers in bringing up happy kids, i won't let myself fall into the trap of putting stress on my children.

Errrr .... to be fair, the kindies in SJ/USJ are a bit super-kiasu esp the one in USJ4 ;) .... yes, you are right in saying that most Std 1 material in the first 6 months are similar to what was taught in kindy - afetr all, the kindy uses Std 1 books .... :p

But the last 6 months of Std 1 and Std 2 are a different kettle of fish altogether. Std 1 in the first 6 months are supposed to teach ALL children of different capabilities (kindy or no kindy) to learn and master the basics like ABC, 123 etc ... The REAL ACTION starts in last 6 months of Std 1 and Std 2, and you will find that some students who "aced" the first 6 months will drop.

Remember, it is NOT THE KNOWLEDGE and FACTS per say (getting fish) that you are trying to teach your children, it is trying to teach your children how to "fish" for themselves in the future.

So why not allow the kids to enjoy the first 6 months of school in LH by doing/repeating things they are already know to build up confidence, discipline, friendships and have some fun ... ? Take the 6 months to coach them to do their own homework, to learn a study plan, to pack their own school bag, to be responsible for the school shoes, etc .... trust me, it is not as easy to teach a 6-years old to do the above correctly by themselves, it takes time ....

Like Rhiga and myself had mentioned a few times in the past .... it is a MARATHON not a sprint race .... you have to systematically and consistently buildup the children's learning capabilities.

The FAST TRACK program is all about cramming FACTS and KNOWLEDGE without giving the chance for the children to learn and grow as a person .... Certain subjects just take MATURITY to master like learning to write neatly, proper sentence construction (hence, Rhiga's point on BM and BC Penulisan), Moral (right or wrong values), etc .... the gap between a child born in January and December of the same year is GREAT IN TERMS OF MATURITY ... and it show in the school work and exams ... it will be around Std 5-6, before this NATURAL GAP narrows ...

I anticipate that the FAST TRACK program will end up with MOST of the children born in January-March of the year ....

[currymee]

We peep my gal while she was waiting for the transporter in the canteen. it was 6.30pm. Yup, really packed with cars. when we decided to go home, we had to Q-up to just to U turn towards Putra Heights.

My girl was singing happily. when she reached home, we asked her how was school. She said,"FUN!" Today i asked again, same answer.....she really enjoys it.

the teacher has distributed all the text book and activity books. I got so paranoid that my girl didn't have mathematic book jilid 1 while the other kids have. i thought my girl lost the book.Luckily after a few call to parents, some of them also didn't get because there are not enough. phew!

CM, of course i will choose Ms Leong more to the fast-track programme. I know how important to have a good teacher because this will affect the children psychologically.

:) :) :) - you got the point ...

[currymee]

The most valuable lessons a child can gain from 6 years in LH are: DISCPLINE, HARD WORK, PERSEVERENCE and RESPONSIBILITY ... if they can MASTER these CORE values - they are already in the super-elite 1% of any population and society worldwide ... and they have the RIGHT FOUNDATION to be successful and good people.

I send my son (and later his younger brother) to LH is for them to learn and hopefully master these CORE values. I know if I send them to SK or private/international school ... sure koyak !!

[Rhiga]

Rhiga, I heard from many parents that it is very easy for the kids to score 90-100 in year 1 and 2. they are basically "throw out" what they have learnt in kindergarten. One parent told me that there is one kindergarten in USJ finish teaching the std 1 syllabus to their 6 years old students. that really surprise me.



As what CM mentioned, it is easy for the 1st and 2nd exam (first 6 months). It is much more demanding after that...

90-100 is a relative measurement for academic.

For instance, if someone can consistently score 90-100 in Lick Hung BC and Maths (Std 1 and 2), he/she is good in these 2 subjects and likely better than those in Std 3 and 4 in Singapore.

Likewise, anyone who scores 95 above in English (Std 1 and 2)... the command of English may still lower than the kindergarden kids in Singapore..

Cheers

[Mommy]

Mommy,

According to my son's class teacher, the Pendidikan Moral (PM) books are not distributed yet .

Tx, I will update once he got it.

[Mommy]

As what CM mentioned, it is easy for the 1st and 2nd exam (first 6 months). It is much more demanding after that...

90-100 is a relative measurement for academic.

For instance, if someone can consistently score 90-100 in Lick Hung BC and Maths (Std 1 and 2), he/she is good in these 2 subjects and likely better than those in Std 3 and 4 in Singapore.

Likewise, anyone who scores 95 above in English (Std 1 and 2)... the command of English may still lower than the kindergarden kids in Singapore..

Cheers
Agree. Can check out the Singapore level books in MPH. They have it fr P1-P6.

[Mommy]

The most valuable lessons a child can gain from 6 years in LH are: DISCPLINE, HARD WORK, PERSEVERENCE and RESPONSIBILITY ... if they can MASTER these CORE values - they are already in the super-elite 1% of any population and society worldwide ... and they have the RIGHT FOUNDATION to be successful and good people.

I send my son (and later his younger brother) to LH is for them to learn and hopefully master these CORE values. I know if I send them to SK or private/international school ... sure koyak !!

Agree, 100%. That is the exact purpose my son has to go chinese school despite both do not read chinese which is very difficult for him to catch up. Until now, I was told off by some relative why not let him choose whether SK/SJK. & since he hates homework so much, why not transfer him back to SK. My answer is with his current attitude, he will be in the cloud everyday if we transfer him back to SK & I dont know what value he will end up. I am not criticizing that SK kids have no value. I just understand that my son needs SJK's type of training to have the value which is only a gamble. I dont guarantee he will get it. Thus, any SK kids/parents who read this, please do not misunderstood my justification.. Both hubby & myself were from SK.

[currymee]

Agree, 100%. That is the exact purpose my son has to go chinese school despite both do not read chinese which is very difficult for him to catch up. Until now, I was told off by some relative why not let him choose whether SK/SJK. & since he hates homework so much, why not transfer him back to SK. My answer is with his current attitude, he will be in the cloud everyday if we transfer him back to SK & I dont know what value he will end up. I am not criticizing that SK kids have no value. I just understand that my son needs SJK's type of training to have the value which is only a gamble. I dont guarantee he will get it. Thus, any SK kids/parents who read this, please do not misunderstood my justification.. Both hubby & myself were from SK.

Mommy,

I am also an SK-product. The SK of today and our "old" days are very different. There is too much "tidak-apa" attitude in most of the SK schools and it is a long-term detriment to the kids especially during the formative years.

On the other hand, SJKC is another extreme but as parents, I found it is EASIER TO TONE DOWN than to ramp up the CORE VALUES based on the environment. What I mean is I found it is easier to tell the kids TO RELAX than to force them TO WORK HARDER .... ;)

So, better to have the HARD END and tone down ... that is my view anyway.

Each parents will have to make their own assessments and decisions on what is the best path for their children. I know a few Malay and Indian parents who sent their children to LH on the same ideas as well even though they were literally condemned by their relatives for doing so - "for selling out the bangsa" (lagi teruk - they were labeled as "traitors to their own race and language" even though they have painstakingly explained that they are not !!). In their case, the children literally have Mandarin classes daily at home every evening and weekends just to make up for the parents' "deficiencies" in Mandarin. Now, after 2 years, even the parents have mastered some Mandarin ... :cool:

[Busy Mom]

This is absolutely true and is what both my hubby and i are trying to instill. Our goal is to help our gal build an interest in gaining knowledge. To encourage her to have the excitement in wanting to learn rather than being forced to.

......Like Rhiga and myself had mentioned a few times in the past .... it is a MARATHON not a sprint race .... you have to systematically and consistently buildup the children's learning capabilities.

The FAST TRACK program is all about cramming FACTS and KNOWLEDGE without giving the chance for the children to learn and grow as a person .... Certain subjects just take MATURITY to master like learning to write neatly, proper sentence construction (hence, Rhiga's point on BM and BC Penulisan), Moral (right or wrong values), etc .... the gap between a child born in January and December of the same year is GREAT IN TERMS OF MATURITY.. and it show in the school work and exams ... it will be around Std 5-6, before this NATURAL GAP narrows ...

I anticipate that the FAST TRACK program will end up with MOST of the children born in January-March of the year ....

Totally agree. I was looking through the English activity books yesterday evening, i find that most of the topics were already learned by my daughter when she was 5-6yo. Thats why the home-based tuition for English comes in here if i want her to have a deeper grasp of the English language.

......Likewise, anyone who scores 95 above in English (Std 1 and 2)... the command of English may still lower than the kindergarden kids in Singapore..

Cheers

[Totoro2010]

Mommy,

According to my son's class teacher, the Pendidikan Moral (PM) books are not distributed yet .

Currymee, I remember there will be another round of booklist we have to buy, right? (for BC-Penulisan workbook, BC-Pemaham workbook, Mathematic Chinese workbook, Science Chinese workbook and Pendidikan Moral workbook etc)

If yes, we of course not received the Pendidikan Moral workbook as we have not paid for it :p:D:D

[Minnie11]

It is good to know that some of your kids are having good and experienced class teachers.

My 2 kids are not so lucky, both their class teachers will go for 3 months maternity leave in about 1-2 months time. I am really upset. Last year, my elder girl's class teacher also went for 3 months maternity in March 2011. This year, she "kena" pregnant teacher AGAIN:eek:

[sewlover]

Errrr .... to be fair, the kindies in SJ/USJ are a bit super-kiasu esp the one in USJ4 ;) .... yes, you are right in saying that most Std 1 material in the first 6 months are similar to what was taught in kindy - afetr all, the kindy uses Std 1 books .... :p

But the last 6 months of Std 1 and Std 2 are a different kettle of fish altogether. Std 1 in the first 6 months are supposed to teach ALL children of different capabilities (kindy or no kindy) to learn and master the basics like ABC, 123 etc ... The REAL ACTION starts in last 6 months of Std 1 and Std 2, and you will find that some students who "aced" the first 6 months will drop.

I anticipate that the FAST TRACK program will end up with MOST of the children born in January-March of the year ....

My son will surely suffer starting first day in LH cos he doesn't have any local Kindy foundation. We juz came back to Msia last qtr and his nursery/Kindy was learn thru play....it's a culture shock to him definitely and a big change. But mommy and daddy would like him to try since we both from sjkc before. That's why I worry and stress a lot more but yet have to keep encourage my son that he could do it.

[currymee]

My son will surely suffer starting first day in LH cos he doesn't have any local Kindy foundation. We juz came back to Msia last qtr and his nursery/Kindy was learn thru play....it's a culture shock to him definitely and a big change. But mommy and daddy would like him to try since we both from sjkc before. That's why I worry and stress a lot more but yet have to keep encourage my son that he could do it.

Sewlover,

He can make it easily IF both parents are on the same page as in both of you share the same understanding and will help him together.

My son suffered similar "problems" as in he spent his kindy days with fun and games until I did not know that he did not know how to read basic English and BM words until the first LH exams where he nearly flunked both subjects and came on the wrong end of class position.

Since then, it is "all hands-at-the-pump" for both my wife and I and now, after 2 years, he is one of the top 10 in his class. So don't worry as long as both parents persevere to help and teach him. It will be tougher if parents contradict each other as in, if you want him to do this and that ... your hubby comes along and say things like, "no need ... daddy never do also ... " then DIE ... parents not on the same page, the kids will take the "short-cut" and play one parent off the other ....

So, for the kids to overcome initial setbacks or to do consistently well in LH, BOTH PARENTS must be on the same thinking direction and page ....

[sewlover]

Thanks CM. This forum really helps me a lot. I remember i was really stress and thinking if this is a good idea pr jt when I first came back and saw all the 'horrid' faces from ppl when I told them my son is going to LH. But my son seems to pick up some Chinese and willing to speak a bit of mandarin after sending him to mandarin intensive tuition since Oct last year :-)
So I'm telling myself to give him some time...then only decide what is next.
Thanks for all the tips from this forum...really appreciate it.

[currymee]

Currymee, I remember there will be another round of booklist we have to buy, right? (for BC-Penulisan workbook, BC-Pemaham workbook, Mathematic Chinese workbook, Science Chinese workbook and Pendidikan Moral workbook etc)

If yes, we of course not received the Pendidikan Moral workbook as we have not paid for it :p:D:D

OMG !!!! :eek: :eek: I have COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN about that .... :o :o :(

[currymee]

It is good to know that some of your kids are having good and experienced class teachers.

My 2 kids are not so lucky, both their class teachers will go for 3 months maternity leave in about 1-2 months time. I am really upset. Last year, my elder girl's class teacher also went for 3 months maternity in March 2011. This year, she "kena" pregnant teacher AGAIN:eek:

Wow ... really don't know what to say ... :) except your kids must have some kind of "magic" sensors to pick out pregnant teachers.

[currymee]

Thanks CM. This forum really helps me a lot. I remember i was really stress and thinking if this is a good idea pr jt when I first came back and saw all the 'horrid' faces from ppl when I told them my son is going to LH. But my son seems to pick up some Chinese and willing to speak a bit of mandarin after sending him to mandarin intensive tuition since Oct last year :-)
So I'm telling myself to give him some time...then only decide what is next.
Thanks for all the tips from this forum...really appreciate it.

No problem - that is what the forum is for ... to share and help each other and for the parents to know we are not alone ... you can also help other parents too by letting them know about us. We learn together.

PERSEVERE - don't give up, that is the value your child will pick up from you if he knows you are not giving up on him to do as best as he can in LH .... they will do wonders given the right guidance, coaching and of course, love and care .... :) Since both your hubby and yourself are from SJKC, you can easily coach him in Mandarin ... the key language for LH.

[Busy Mom]

Thanks CM. This forum really helps me a lot. I remember i was really stress and thinking if this is a good idea pr jt when I first came back and saw all the 'horrid' faces from ppl when I told them my son is going to LH. But my son seems to pick up some Chinese and willing to speak a bit of mandarin after sending him to mandarin intensive tuition since Oct last year :-)
So I'm telling myself to give him some time...then only decide what is next.
Thanks for all the tips from this forum...really appreciate it.
Don't worry Sewlover. There are many new parents of std 1 here in this forum (yours truly included). I'm glad oso we have this forum to help us. And i also received the same reaction from ppl when i told them my gal is attending LH. Frankly, i keep asking myself back then did i make the right choice but now not anymore. Having this forum and getting to know other parents during orientation helps to ease some of my worries:).

[Busy Mom]

....the teacher has distributed all the text book and activity books. I got so paranoid that my girl didn't have mathematic book jilid 1 while the other kids have. i thought my girl lost the book.Luckily after a few call to parents, some of them also didn't get because there are not enough. phew! .....
That's fast. As of yesterday, my gal has received all the activity books but no text books yet. She came back with some tracing and coloring homework for English.

[sewlover]

That's fast. As of yesterday, my gal has received all the activity books but no text books yet. She came back with some tracing and coloring homework for English.

Oh, my son's class got all the text books and workbooks on wed. But still no sign of the health card tho'. Suppose to distribute first day of school but still didn't get it yet.
Anybody know what type of activity books esp BC (got a few of them) to pack everyday? And what type of exercise book to pack? I pack all the BC and BM activity books today and the school bag is really heavy!!

[Mommy]

Oh, my son's class got all the text books and workbooks on wed. But still no sign of the health card tho'. Suppose to distribute first day of school but still didn't get it yet.
Anybody know what type of activity books esp BC (got a few of them) to pack everyday? And what type of exercise book to pack? I pack all the BC and BM activity books today and the school bag is really heavy!!

So far, what my son did is to pack text book & activity book according to time table. He will bring all exercise books every day.

[Busy Mom]

Oh, my son's class got all the text books and workbooks on wed. But still no sign of the health card tho'. Suppose to distribute first day of school but still didn't get it yet.
Anybody know what type of activity books esp BC (got a few of them) to pack everyday? And what type of exercise book to pack? I pack all the BC and BM activity books today and the school bag is really heavy!!
My daughter wrote down the instruction from the teacher in the homework msg book to bring in which exercise book. Eg. for number 4 book - 3 , number 7 - 2... like that. As for activity books will bring all for the particular subject according to timetable.

[currymee]

School Calendar for 2012

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/SchoolCalendar2012.jpg

[currymee]

PPSMI Option Form Survey

This is a smart move by the school HM and management to ask for the parents' view - kudos !!

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/PPSMIOption.jpg

[currymee]

Currymee, I remember there will be another round of booklist we have to buy, right? (for BC-Penulisan workbook, BC-Pemaham workbook, Mathematic Chinese workbook, Science Chinese workbook and Pendidikan Moral workbook etc)

If yes, we of course not received the Pendidikan Moral workbook as we have not paid for it :p:D:D

Well, here it is .... Std 3 Workbook Booklist .... sigh .... :(

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/Std3Wkbooklist.jpg

[currymee]

MORNING SESSION 2012 (Std 3-6) - EXAM TIME-TABLE

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/ExamTimetableStd32012.jpg

PS: Afternoon session mums (Std 1 and 2) - please post exam time-table for online record if you have it, you can also upload to the Parents FB Resource Centre - http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/SJKC-Lick-Hung-Parents-Support-Group/134804413256412

[Totoro2010]

Well, here it is .... Std 3 Workbook Booklist .... sigh .... :(

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/Std3Wkbooklist.jpg

CM, your Son's class always the fastest to get every notice/memo/booklist;)

(A) stated "PILIHAN", which one is compulsory using at class :confused:

or even stated "PILIHAN" we still have to buy all :rolleyes:

[elea88]

PPSMI Option Form Survey

This is a smart move by the school HM and management to ask for the parents' view - kudos !!

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/PPSMIOption.jpg

Err. my daughter is in Std 6. It is not parents' view.. but teacher's view. Teacher tick.. parents sign. Daughter says.. cannot change what the teacher tick.!!!! ...

[Totoro2010]

Err. my daughter is in Std 6. It is not parents' view.. but teacher's view. Teacher tick.. parents sign. Daughter says.. cannot change what the teacher tick.!!!! ...

What is your daughter's teacher ticked?

[akiyoshi]

I think the PPSMI Option Survey form is not the school's idea but from the education ministry. Every student in the secondary school also gets one.

Of course students are the ones to tick.

[currymee]

CM, your Son's class always the fastest to get every notice/memo/booklist;)

(A) stated "PILIHAN", which one is compulsory using at class :confused:

or even stated "PILIHAN" we still have to buy all :rolleyes:

Hahahhaa :D .... this is one of the "infamous" Lick Hung's "Pilihan" lor ...... :rolleyes: (aka "Compulsary" Workbooks)

If you don't buy now :( later your children will start to tell you, please go and buy this and that as the class teacher is using ...

Officially, all SJKCs have to use this "trick" of PILIHAN (aka compulsary) OPTION for workbooks (even though it is a misnomer) because officially the Ministry of Education has supplied FREE MOE APPROVED WORKBOOKS (SPBT) for every subject, so by right, parents need not buy anything extra if strictly following MoE syllabus (like the SKs) BUT since SJKCs are a bit more "competitive" :p .... so ..... this is the way they do it. The SJKCs when queried will say, it is an OPTION, you don't want to buy then don't do .... and as a parent, why do you think you will do if the other children in class are all using them in lessons .... ? :D

[currymee]

Err. my daughter is in Std 6. It is not parents' view.. but teacher's view. Teacher tick.. parents sign. Daughter says.. cannot change what the teacher tick.!!!! ...

WAH !!! :eek: Like that why waste our time ? :mad:

My son's class teacher (Std 3- the last batch of PPSMI) actually told the kids to go home and think carefully.

During canteen break, my son said he and his friends in class have discussed and decided to stick with status-quo i.e. DWIBAHASA - in English and Chinese.

I said, well, if all of you are OK with that, sure .... although personally, daddy has another idea (being a supporter of PAGE) but I can live with dwibahasa .... :cool:

[knlee13]

my son's class (1J) got their timetable yesterday. It is written there "Tahun1 dikecualikan pada penggal pertama kali pertama". My interpretation of this is that Std 1 won't be having any exams in Feb. Can any senior parents please confirm this?

[currymee]

my son's class (1J) got their timetable yesterday. It is written there "Tahun1 dikecualikan pada penggal pertama kali pertama". My interpretation of this is that Std 1 won't be having any exams in Feb. Can any senior parents please confirm this?

Please post the full time-table online for me to have a look or email to: currymee88@gmail.com

If my memory is correct, the exception is only for the PENULISAN EXAMS but not for the Pemahaman back in 2010 (when my boy was in Std 1).

I think the children in Std 1 will sit for the Pemahaman Exam which will serve as the screening/selection exam for the FAST-TRACK PROGRAMME as mentioned by other Std 1 forumers earlier.

[sydneymak]

2694
Std 1 Parents, please mark down these date in your diary
24 April: BM (pemahaman) 2-3pm
M3 4.15-5.15pm
25 April: BC (pemahaman) 2-3pm
BI 4.15-5.15pm
26 April: DST 2-3pm
Moral 4.15-5.15pm

16 July: BM (penulisan) 2-3pm
17 July: BC (penulisan) 2-3pm
24 July: BM (pemahaman) 2-3pm
M3 4.15-5.15pm
25 July: BC (pemahaman) 2-3pm
BI 4.15-5.15pm
26 July: DST 2-3pm
Moral 4.15-5.15pm

2 Oct: BM (penulisan) 2-3pm
3 Oct: BC (penulisan) 2-3pm
9 Oct: BM (pemahaman) 2-3pm
M3 4.15-5.15pm
10 Oct: BC (pemahaman) 2-3pm
BI 4.15-5.15pm
11 Oct: DST 2-3pm
Moral 4.15-5.15pm

Hope my interpretation is correct!!

[sewlover]

2694
Std 1 Parents, please mark down these date in your diary
24 April: BM (pemahaman) 2-3pm
M3 4.15-5.15pm
25 April: BC (pemahaman) 2-3pm
BI 4.15-5.15pm
26 April: DST 2-3pm
Moral 4.15-5.15pm

16 July: BM (penulisan) 2-3pm
17 July: BC (penulisan) 2-3pm
24 July: BM (pemahaman) 2-3pm
M3 4.15-5.15pm
25 July: BC (pemahaman) 2-3pm
BI 4.15-5.15pm
26 July: DST 2-3pm
Moral 4.15-5.15pm

2 Oct: BM (penulisan) 2-3pm
3 Oct: BC (penulisan) 2-3pm
9 Oct: BM (pemahaman) 2-3pm
M3 4.15-5.15pm
10 Oct: BC (pemahaman) 2-3pm
BI 4.15-5.15pm
11 Oct: DST 2-3pm
Moral 4.15-5.15pm

Hope my interpretation is correct!!

That is correct.

[currymee]

This is from sdyneymak's jpeg attachment (enlarged) - kaypoh a bit !!! ;)

Yup, the moms are RIGHT, for Std 1 -2012 there is NO PENULISAN exams for the whole of 1st term (1/1 and 1/2) and NO PEMAHAMAN EXAMS for 1st term - 1st exam (1/1)

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/Afternoon-Timetable.jpg

[sydneymak]

how to attach the picture so that everyone can view without open it via hyperlink?

[currymee]

how to attach the picture so that everyone can view without open it via hyperlink?

2 step process

1) Sign up with a free IMAGE hosting website - I use PHOTOBUCKET (www.photobucket.com) - make sure all your images are in JPEG (JPG) - they are the best format - compact and still retain the sharpness. The image once uploaded in Photobucket will give you a few option to share, choose the one that says "direct link" - copy the link in full - eg: ..h.ttp://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/Afternoon-Timetable.jpg

Note: Best size for forum: 640X480 pixels (or LARGE in the preset selection)


2) To put it on the forum, enclosed the copied link between 2 html IMG tags - ....

So it will be: [img]http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/Afternoon-Timetable.jpgs[/img (sample)]

[Rhiga]

Morning session really turn the routine upside down.. especially the revision.

It is difficult to allocate enough time at night as the kid needs to sleep early..

He has to do homework after school, and without the help from us when he stucks with problems...

I just have to ask him to finish everything that he can, and we will try to allocate one hour for homework and revision at night..

[currymee]

Morning session really turn the routine upside down.. especially the revision.

It is difficult to allocate enough time at night as the kid needs to sleep early..

He has to do homework after school, and without the help from us when he stucks with problems...

I just have to ask him to finish everything that he can, and we will try to allocate one hour for homework and revision at night..

Bro,

You are not the only facing the problem !! A lot of adjustments are needed. In my son's case, he comes home and grab an hour or two afternoon nap before he can "start" .... contrary to general belief that there is plenty of time for the kids to study and revise, it is only possible IF they know how to do their homework well, otherwise, time is a MEGA PREMIUM in the evenings if they wait until the parents come home to coach them.

We are still working out and a few variations of study plan and time-table ...

[Mommy]

Bro,

You are not the only facing the problem !! A lot of adjustments are needed. In my son's case, he comes home and grab an hour or two afternoon nap before he can "start" .... contrary to general belief that there is plenty of time for the kids to study and revise, it is only possible IF they know how to do their homework well, otherwise, time is a MEGA PREMIUM in the evenings if they wait until the parents come home to coach them.



We are still working out and a few variations of study plan and time-table ...


yup, yup, I'm facing the same problem couple with my son not so discipline. If he didnt finish in the afternoon, he will have hell a lot to rush when i come back at night.....Exam is just weeks after CNY...another rush hour...

[currymee]

Got this message on FB - but I don't know how to use FB that well :o - so I am replying here :) :


Siewlan Wai also commented on SJKC Lick Hung Parents Support Group's photo.
Siewlan wrote: "what will our kid do on the session (which dwi langguage were in the time table) of the langguage we din choose?"

If I am not mistaken, currently, Lick Hung is asking and compiling parental/student feedback on the teaching of Science and Maths in Mandarin and English (std 3 to std 6 only - the students in std 1 & 2 have got no choice - it is 100% in Mandarin)

I have a feeling that many (majority) will opt for status-quo i.e. Science and Maths continue to be taught in both Mandarin and English until the current batch of Std 3 leaves school (3 more years only). So, the children will have to attend the classes as usual - there is no skipping of classes if it is not in the language you choose as the final decision will be based on the MAJORITY.

[birdy]

WAH !!! :eek: Like that why waste our time ? :mad:

My son's class teacher (Std 3- the last batch of PPSMI) actually told the kids to go home and think carefully.

During canteen break, my son said he and his friends in class have discussed and decided to stick with status-quo i.e. DWIBAHASA - in English and Chinese.

I said, well, if all of you are OK with that, sure .... although personally, daddy has another idea (being a supporter of PAGE) but I can live with dwibahasa .... :cool:
How would the selection affect the teaching language? Will the school going to segregate the student by the language of their choices when come to Mathematics and Science?

[currymee]

How would the selection affect the teaching language? Will the school going to segregate the student by the language of their choices when come to Mathematics and Science?

I don't think so. What I think will happen is that once the majority decision is made known, all the pupils will follow the majority decision - JUST HAVE TO MAKE SURE NO VOTE-RIGGING by the school :rolleyes: (since all votes are "postal votes" (hand delivered by the kids)) :D - if the "by-election" (aka PIBG AJK AGM election) is used as an indicator - foregone conlcusion - the HM WINS !!

Someone NEUTRAL has to go and count the votes leh ..... :p

[currymee]

I just had a series of email exchanges with one forumer who claimed to be a LH teacher and mother. She prefered to remain anonymous for her job reasons and I do respect her request.

She highlighted to me that many LH teachers who are also mothers prefered dwibahasa as the key choice, although they were "encouraged" to drop PPSMI. She said she understands that for an SJKC, Science and Maths will be taught in Mandarin come what may. However, she said many felt that Science and Maths should also be taught in English, maybe not with the equivalent level of intensity as in Mandarin but at least, the children (including their own children) will be exposed to English for Science and Maths for the future.

She said, she encourages parents to opt for dwibahasa and status quo in the selection form. As a teacher, they (teachers) are "bound" by the civil service conduct code to "menurut perintah" but as a mother, she felt that it is a wrong move to drop PPSMI.

She knows that a lot of LH and also other SJKCs parents do come and visit the forum and requested that I "post" on her behalf.

DONE :)

[Rhiga]

I choose Chinese, not dwi bahasa..

The main purpose to enrol in Chinese primary school is to learn Chinese language..

Teaching science and math in English won't bring much help to improve English command of primary level students..extra English classes will.

I don’t think primary students’ time should be wasted on learning the same subjects (math and science) in two languages..

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Teach all science subjects (chemistry, physics, biology) and math subjects in English in secondary level, not in dwi-bahasa (English/BM)..

This is the right way to prepare them for tertiary education...

[fRaNkY]

I signed for dwi

[currymee]

I got a PM from a concerned parent that children who are sitting for UPSR (Year 6) in 2012 are still required to attend Saturday classes. :confused: (I thought that was normal for LH ? ) Apparently, there was a petition by the parents sent to the HM for the classes to be cancelled due to the construction of the new block with its accompanying noises and dusts.

I guess the petition by the parents were ignored then ? - no surprises there :rolleyes:

I was asked what they should do next ? Walau !! :confused: Now I am really "stumped" as I don't have the head-or-tail of the matter or petition, hope some Std 6 parents can come and help clarify. :o

[terisunny]

CM, interesting to note about the petition. My boy's in Std 6 and I've not heard of it. He did mention Sat classes. But like you say, it's the norm for LH, so I wasn't expecting any petition. Wud appreciate if concerned parent can tell me more?? I also pity the Std 6xes, daily extra class and then Saturday some more. But I keep telling my boy, once he gets thru this 8 mths, he'll have holiday for 4mths :)

[knlee13]

anyone can update me as to when LH will be closed for CNY? need to do some planning, tq

[currymee]

anyone can update me as to when LH will be closed for CNY? need to do some planning, tq

We are all waiting for the REPLACEMENT CLASS notices and that will tell you the exact dates of "extended" and "special" public holidays taken by LH.

Based on the previous years, I dare say (but don't hang me if it isn't !!) that normally the whole CNY week will be off. As for whether the FRIDAY (20th Jan) before CNY is OFF or NOT, ah ... that everyone is waiting .... ;)

[Mommy]

Any kids fr Std 3 has received notice on replacement classes? Remember there were at least 1 Sat replacement class before CNY. So far, I have not get anything from my "blur" son....
Another is "Borang C". Anyone knows what is this form? My son keeps telling me the teacher ask for it but I havent seen it.

[jan tomaswaki]

I also heard of the petition last yr thru the forum.To be frank,with the construction on ,it is not conducive to study as noises and dust everywhere sumore those classes are situated on the upper floors and worst next to the site.pity them.I think the best thing to do is to call off the Sat. class...but have examination for them on the last Sat of every month.

[currymee]

Mommy, this is Borang C - just copy and print out from here !!


PPSMI Option Form Survey

This is a smart move by the school HM and management to ask for the parents' view - kudos !!

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/PPSMIOption.jpg

[currymee]

I also heard of the petition last yr thru the forum.To be frank,with the construction on ,it is not conducive to study as noises and dust everywhere sumore those classes are situated on the upper floors and worst next to the site.pity them.I think the best thing to do is to call off the Sat. class...but have examination for them on the last Sat of every month.

Jan,

Did you sign the petition form ? Any updates ?

[nescafeADay]

Hi, my daughter is in Std 1 this year. First child. May I know for Saturday replacement class, will it be afternoon session as well?

[currymee]

Hi, my daughter is in Std 1 this year. First child. May I know for Saturday replacement class, will it be afternoon session as well?

When there is a replacement class, it will be literally be the same as per the class timetable for the day.

Example, say SAT (XXth Feb) is a replacement class for CNY and students are supposed to use Wednesday's timetable, then that SAT (XXth Feb) becomes a "WED" in all lessons, activities, schedule etc .... EXCEPT that the TRAFFIC JAM is 2X WORSE .... you have been warned !! :eek: (this is because on Sat replacement classes, most buses and transporters don't work, so parents have to send and bring kids home from school, so go figure, how bad the traffic jam can be .... )

[terisunny]

Something else to share - I just learnt this year that students can opt out of computer class. I'm not 100% sure yet so hope some learned parents can advise too.

My boy in Std 4 says that last year, one of his classmate opted out and just sat in class while the rest attends computer class. So this year, I'm trying. I've avoided paying for computer fees and books per the book list. Let's see how it goes. My boy says this year many other classmates have opted out too.

It's not that I want to save $$ but I don't think the kids are learning anything from these classes. They seem to be learning MS words & excel, but if they do not get to practise using it, it's as good as not learning. Thus my opting out.

The school has to come up with something more relevant for the kids to keep up with technology. In S'pore primary schoolkids are doing homework online, while secondary kids have to bring their own laptop to school. I'm not championing edu systems in S'pore but it's about the subject being relevant.

[currymee]

Please keep us posted on this - I am also not keen on those LH computer classes, I rather my son stayed in class and finish his homework but did not know you can opt out as I have already paid for them for this term. My son said it is a waste of his time attending those computer classes.


Something else to share - I just learnt this year that students can opt out of computer class. I'm not 100% sure yet so hope some learned parents can advise too.

My boy in Std 4 says that last year, one of his classmate opted out and just sat in class while the rest attends computer class. So this year, I'm trying. I've avoided paying for computer fees and books per the book list. Let's see how it goes. My boy says this year many other classmates have opted out too.

It's not that I want to save $$ but I don't think the kids are learning anything from these classes. They seem to be learning MS words & excel, but if they do not get to practise using it, it's as good as not learning. Thus my opting out.

The school has to come up with something more relevant for the kids to keep up with technology. In S'pore primary schoolkids are doing homework online, while secondary kids have to bring their own laptop to school. I'm not championing edu systems in S'pore but it's about the subject being relevant.

[Mommy]

Please keep us posted on this - I am also not keen on those LH computer classes, I rather my son stayed in class and finish his homework but did not know you can opt out as I have already paid for them for this term. My son said it is a waste of his time attending those computer classes.

yes, yes, I also prefer to opt out. From what my son express, most of the time they are playing computer games.

[currymee]

yes, yes, I also prefer to opt out. From what my son express, most of the time they are playing computer games.

Hahahaa ... :D Mommy, you are more DIRECT than me .... but absolutely right, sheer waste of time and bugger their eyes as well as the screen is very close and they "work" very intensely at the screen !! :rolleyes:

[Mommy]

Hahahaa ... :D Mommy, you are more DIRECT than me .... but absolutely right, sheer waste of time and bugger their eyes as well as the screen is very close and they "work" very intensely at the screen !! :rolleyes:

"si lai" talk...:D is always direct

[currymee]

Wah !! My son just showed me another "shopping" list - this time for magazines - the only "compulsary" item is the 3M Magazine .... sigh .... another cheque again.

BTW, has anyone got any news as to when the activities are re-starting again i.e. taekwando, karate, wudo etc .... ? :confused:

My son still has not brought back any notices and this year, as he is now in Std 3, ALL ACTIVITIES are OPEN including the uniformed groups , hoooorrraayyy !!! :D

[Totoro2010]

Wah !! My son just showed me another "shopping" list - this time for magazines - the only "compulsary" item is the 3M Magazine .... sigh .... another cheque again.

BTW, has anyone got any news as to when the activities are re-starting again i.e. taekwando, karate, wudo etc .... ? :confused:

My son still has not brought back any notices and this year, as he is now in Std 3, ALL ACTIVITIES are OPEN including the uniformed groups , hoooorrraayyy !!! :D

Who know the time table of taekwando, karate, wudo ?

[rachel sj]

I only know chinese orchestra practice group is on every Thrusday, 3 to 5 pm...daughter asks if she should join, i ask her to think properly if she could handle learning 2 musical instruments at same time (ie piano and another chinese musical instrument)...moreover, i heard from other parents that there are many many practice sessions for chinese orchestra...

[nescafeADay]

Sigh, my daughter "announced" that she left her BM text book and activity books in her drawer just before dinner. Sigh,... after less than 10 days of her Std 1.

[Busy Mom]

Sigh, my daughter "announced" that she left her BM text book and activity books in her drawer just before dinner. Sigh,... after less than 10 days of her Std 1.
Don't fret. May have a high chance to get it back. My daughter left her 'princess' water bottle on her desk...the next day she found it & it was left untouched :)

Btw, daughter brought home an enrolment form for modern/traditional dance class open for std 1 & 2 kids.Any parents receive this and planning to let your child attend? It's RM100 for 16 lessons.

[fRaNkY]

anyone can update me as to when LH will be closed for CNY? need to do some planning, tq

Wifey and kids say 1 week - sat to sun - so there must be 3 replacement classes.

[nescafeADay]

My hubby went to get my daughter's books after I told him she left them in school. And guess what, he is not the only one. Another mother & daughter were there looking for books as well, in another classroom.

[nescafeADay]

Today my daughter is going to have her first 听写 (Chinese spelliing). It's 10 Chinese basic stroke (笔画).

[currymee]

Today my daughter is going to have her first 听写 (Chinese spelliing). It's 10 Chinese basic stroke (笔画).

Relax .... there will be spelling tests for all 3 languages EVERY WEEK until after UPSR .... just go with the flow and prepare for them as part of homework.

[currymee]

Sigh, my daughter "announced" that she left her BM text book and activity books in her drawer just before dinner. Sigh,... after less than 10 days of her Std 1.


My hubby went to get my daughter's books after I told him she left them in school. And guess what, he is not the only one. Another mother & daughter were there looking for books as well, in another classroom.

This is NORMAL for kids in the first few weeks - take the occassion and opportunity to coach her on responsibilty, soon, she will be OK. Wow, one hell of a journey to go back to LH from Bandar Puteri Puchong .... kena 2X toll as well ....

[Mommy]

Can anyone confirm if there will be replacement class this Sat (14 Jan 2012)?

[nescafeADay]

Can anyone confirm if there will be replacement class this Sat (14 Jan 2012)?

My girl told me that in her first assembly, teacher mentioned about replacement class. But when I asked her when, she said don't know. I keep a close eye on her message book, only got the 2012 Public Holiday list. Nothing about replacement class.

[currymee]

Can anyone confirm if there will be replacement class this Sat (14 Jan 2012)?

I asked my son just now, he said his class teacher did not mention anything.

[currymee]

My son brought back the form for BADMINTON LESSONS (or at least that is what he said) :p for 2012.

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/Badminton2012.jpg

[akiyoshi]

Anyone in STD 3 taking ping pong as their co-co ? Can u share the notice circulated, like the dates and time for the activity ? Tx.

[sewlover]

Don't fret. May have a high chance to get it back. My daughter left her 'princess' water bottle on her desk...the next day she found it & it was left untouched :)

Btw, daughter brought home an enrolment form for modern/traditional dance class open for std 1 & 2 kids.Any parents receive this and planning to let your child attend? It's RM100 for 16 lessons.


My son didn't mention anything nor bring back any enrollment form for dancing. Is it for girls only?

[sewlover]

My son in 1A brought back a list of story books and magazine to buy. Is it necessary cos it's not cheap tho'. I calculated is about rm191 for all of them. He wrote in the small booklet said bring money for the 3M.. I wonder if we need to buy all of them or not. Any idea?

[birdy]

My son in 1A brought back a list of story books and magazine to buy. Is it necessary cos it's not cheap tho'. I calculated is about rm191 for all of them. He wrote in the small booklet said bring money for the 3M.. I wonder if we need to buy all of them or not. Any idea?
From past experience, the class teacher will use 3M magazine as additional teaching material. The rest of the story books and magaznie is optional.

[currymee]

My son in 1A brought back a list of story books and magazine to buy. Is it necessary cos it's not cheap tho'. I calculated is about rm191 for all of them. He wrote in the small booklet said bring money for the 3M.. I wonder if we need to buy all of them or not. Any idea?


From past experience, the class teacher will use 3M magazine as additional teaching material. The rest of the story books and magaznie is optional.

Like what Birdy said, only 3M Magazine is COMPULSARY as additional teaching material- the rest are truly optional.

[terisunny]

Like what Birdy said, only 3M Magazine is COMPULSARY as additional teaching material- the rest are truly optional.

Also under optional is this new addition - YOUNG SCIENTIST. As the name refers, it's a science magazine.

We used to source this from S'pore as it's not readily available in shops here (as far as we hv tried). It comes in 3 different levels for primary school kids. I'm not 100% sure but it's like: Level 1 5-7yrs old, Level 2 8-10 yrs old and Level 3 - 11-12 yrs.

My boys enjoy them very much. It's a magazine which they will take out time and time again to read.

The other one to consider is 'GeMeiLia'. Although sometimes quite silly, I think it helped the kids with their Chinese. It has some comics which makes 'relief' reading :)

Hope this helps new parents. I know the feeling looking at so many options. We've probably bought the whole list when the kids were just starting school. There wasn't any education forum to help in the past. Great job CM for starting this thread!

[currymee]

My son didn't mention anything nor bring back any enrollment form for dancing. Is it for girls only?

FYI :)

ACTIVITIES NOTICES (only given when the children said they are interested)

Just a reminder (to senior parents) and new information (to new Std 1 parents) to ALL Parents that in Lick Hung, the ACTIVITIES NOTICES are only given to the children if they expressed an interest. This is to save the cost of printing a lot of unnecessary forms - GO GREEN !! ;)

Usually, an older student (or sometimes the teacher-in-charge) will come into the class and ask who is interested in so-and-so activity, and those children who want will just go and get the forms from him/her.

I told my son to go and get whatever forms for activities that he may be interested even if he is unsure at that moment and he can come home and discuss with me later.

Most activities will begin after CNY and even if you don't get the notices/forms but your child wants to join, JUST TURN UP and SIGN ON on the spot on the day the activity is on.

[Rhiga]

I am a bit puzzle with the co-curriculum thingy…

According to my son, it is not compulsory for them to participate in any activity..

If this is true, I think me and my son will likely opt for co-curriculum at home…:D

[currymee]

...


Hope this helps new parents. I know the feeling looking at so many options. We've probably bought the whole list when the kids were just starting school. There wasn't any education forum to help in the past. Great job CM for starting this thread!

You are welcome !! :) I was just surprised that there wasn't one much much earlier then .... given that a lot of senior forumers then have kids in the school ....

[nescafeADay]

FYI :)

ACTIVITIES NOTICES (only given when the children said they are interested)

Just a reminder (to senior parents) and new information (to new Std 1 parents) to ALL Parents that in Lick Hung, the ACTIVITIES NOTICES are only given to the children if they expressed an interest. This is to save the cost of printing a lot of unnecessary forms - GO GREEN !! ;)

Usually, an older student (or sometimes the teacher-in-charge) will come into the class and ask who is interested in so-and-so activity, and those children who want will just go and get the forms from him/her.

I told my son to go and get whatever forms for activities that he may be interested even if he is unsure at that moment and he can come home and discuss with me later.

Most activities will begin after CNY and even if you don't get the notices/forms but your child wants to join, JUST TURN UP and SIGN ON on the spot on the day the activity is on.

Hi, is it open for Std 1 student as well? My girl likes badminton. At home keep one begging us to play with her. My 'lou kuat tou' (old bones) cannot take on such aggressive tasks. :P

[currymee]

Hi, is it open for Std 1 student as well? My girl likes badminton. At home keep one begging us to play with her. My 'lou kuat tou' (old bones) cannot take on such aggressive tasks. :P

OFFICIALLY, the co-curiculum for Std 1 are limited (due to size and age) but I have seen many Std 1 kids (in 2010 and 2011) doing this and that .... you may not be given the notices/forms, so JUST TURN UP and ASK the teacher-in-charge on the day. As far as I know, most teachers are happy if a child is interested and will make an exception. You can always ask, no harm in that.

As far as I know, only the uniformed activities such as scouts, girl-guides, red-crescent etc ... are strictly by the Std.

I have seen young kids (Std 1) doing karate, wudo, taekwando ...

[Totoro2010]

FYI :)

ACTIVITIES NOTICES (only given when the children said they are interested)

I told my son to go and get whatever forms for activities that he may be interested even if he is unsure at that moment and he can come home and discuss with me later.....

CM, please post the activities notices here as many as you have....my kid never brought back any notice since std1:o

[currymee]

I am a bit puzzle with the co-curriculum thingy…

According to my son, it is not compulsory for them to participate in any activity..

If this is true, I think me and my son will likely opt for co-curriculum at home…:D

Bro,

Not so sure, as it is in the official class time-table, it may be "compulsary" ... have to play by ear and see ....

Personally, I am encouraging my son to take up as many co-curiculum as he can managed. I rather he plays now and then tone down in Std 6.

[currymee]

CM, please post the activities notices here as many as you have....my kid never brought back any notice since std1:o

Hahahaha ... Totoro, your kid is "telling" you that he is not interested lah .... ;) :D

OK, can do but it will be what my kid may be interested in rather than what your kid may like ....

I know my son has already "rejected" dancing and Chinese orchestra forms ... :rolleyes:

[Charbroiled]

I know my son has already "rejected" dancing and Chinese orchestra forms ... :rolleyes:Students are taught how to dance at Lick Hung? Did I get this right? :D:D

[Totoro2010]

Hahahaha ... Totoro, your kid is "telling" you that he is not interested lah .... ;) :D

not really lah, my kid did tell me want to join some activities when std 2, but when I asked where is the notices/forms, the blur sotong's replied always is "don't know" :o

[currymee]

Students are taught how to dance at Lick Hung? Did I get this right? :D:D

Yup !! There are very active MODERN and TRADITIONAL DANCE clubs in Lick Hung esp Chinese dances.

Lick Hung got its "Kluster Cemerlang" status as a cluster school for Chinese Cultural Dances and Music.