SJKC Lick Hung Parents' Q&A Support Group

[currymee]

Currymee,

I am interested in the Std 1 past year papers. Please check your PM box, I have sent you my email address.

Thank you for the kind offer :)

Got it, please check your email :)

Std 2 Parents - I will have the papers by this weekend or early next week. One of the parents is helping to get some from her daughter's tuition centre :)

[Mommy]

thanks thanks

[currymee]

thanks thanks

Wait first, don't thank me yet .... I am still not sure IF I can get any past year papers .... I am also waiting !!

[currymee]

I am letting you all know early in case, some of the parents are thinking of final weekend cramming before Penulisan exams on 21st. - you will only have ONE DAY and not two due to 19th February 2011 - SATURDAY CLASS - Tuesday time-table

So do take note in your "exam revision" planning and scheduling ;) :p - We, parents study together with the kids hahahaha .... :rolleyes: Wife is already rescheduling some of her activities for next 2-3 weeks ... well, someone has to teach my son Chinese in Science and Moral (not me ... :( )

[currymee]

Std 2 Past Year papers 2010 - First Test Available

Just meet the parent who passed me the past year papers - it is the first exam of Std 2 2010 test papers.

BAD NEWS - I need to LIQUID PAPER all the answers - ALAMAK !!!! :( Time to go to Kett Star and buy a bottle or two .... quite a lot leh .... it is going to be MESSY :( If interested, please PM me your email addresses.

[Mommy]

Std 2 Past Year papers 2010 - First Test Available

Just meet the parent who passed me the past year papers - it is the first exam of Std 2 2010 test papers.

BAD NEWS - I need to LIQUID PAPER all the answers - ALAMAK !!!! :( Time to go to Kett Star and buy a bottle or two .... quite a lot leh .... it is going to be MESSY :( If interested, please PM me your email addresses.


Currymee, unless the parents mind the answer everywhere, suggest dont need to blanco.

[currymee]

Currymee, unless the parents mind the answer everywhere, suggest dont need to blanco.

Errr .... I need to blanco them otherwise my son cannot use the papers for practise. Give me a couple of days to tidy things up before I am ready to email them out. I will notify you guys. :)

[Mommy]

Errr .... I need to blanco them otherwise my son cannot use the papers for practise. Give me a couple of days to tidy things up before I am ready to email them out. I will notify you guys. :)
thanks so much. No hurry. Like you say, its only for practice and guide.

[Mommy]

[QUOTE=currymee]I am letting you all know early in case, some of the parents are thinking of final weekend cramming before Penulisan exams on 21st. - you will only have ONE DAY and not two due to 19th February 2011 - SATURDAY CLASS - Tuesday time-table

Suggest not too long. Last year, I did a 3 weeks long revision with son. At the end of 3rd week, he seems to be so exhausted and almost giving up. Perhaps 2 weeks is just nice. Or maybe my son's stamina is not there yet... :rolleyes:

[currymee]

Class photos for Std 2 (taken yesterday)

I just remembered that my son mentioned that class photos for Std 2 were taken yesterday (9th February) !! :eek: He was a BLOODY MESS ... but he was happy coz this time, he was seated next to his "girl friend" wor ... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :p :D

Please check with your kids if their class photos have been taken as well. I am very surprised by the lack of notice for Std 2. I remembered last year in Std 1, the teacher mentioned to all the kids to come in clean uniform, hair done up nicely and clean shoes ... this year for Std 2, not a peep .... :(

[currymee]

Std 1 Parents - TAKE NOTE - exam format for KSSR may be different

Although I will email to all that requested for the past year papers (I have send the first batches out and am still searching through my archived hard drive for more ... ;) ) - please take note that as your kids are sitting for KSSR (new syallabus), the exams etc may change .... best is to wait until the "mini mock" normally conducted a week prior to actual exam to get a true feel of the KSSR exam format.

[karen yong]

Std 1 Parents - TAKE NOTE - exam format for KSSR may be different

Although I will email to all that requested for the past year papers (I have send the first batches out and am still searching through my archived hard drive for more ... ;) ) - please take note that as your kids are sitting for KSSR (new syallabus), the exams etc may change .... best is to wait until the "mini mock" normally conducted a week prior to actual exam to get a true feel of the KSSR exam format.

Thanks CM. Will do so. Just want to have a look how it looks like for standard 1 exam.

[Totoro2010]

CM, I heard so many SJKCs is declared holiday tomorrow...how about LH?

[currymee]

CM, I heard so many SJKCs is declared holiday tomorrow...how about LH?

HUH ? :confused: "PAI THI KONG" (Prayer to God of Heaven at midnight tonight aka Hokkien CNY) by the teachers and HM kut ? :confused: Well, we shall find out in an hour's time when school breaks ... if it is a holiday, my son will sure SHOUT from the roof when he sees me !! :p :p :D

[currymee]

HUH ? :confused: "PAI THI KONG" (Prayer to God of Heaven at midnight tonight aka Hokkien CNY) by the teachers and HM kut ? :confused: Well, we shall find out in an hour's time when school breaks ... if it is a holiday, my son will sure SHOUT from the roof when he sees me !! :p :p :D

No holidays for Lick Hung - classes as usual ;)

[currymee]

Attention Std 1 (2011) Parents

I have got some past year papers for Std 1 in digital format (PDF). Although the syllabus have changed from KBSR to KSSR, if you are interested to have them, please PM me your email addresses.

Std 2 Parents

I am in the process of trying to secure some past year papers for our kids, if I am successful, I will let you all know :)

NOTE: IMHO, the objective of past year papers is not to spot question but to familiarise the kids with exam format and scope of exams - so any year will do :)

With reference to the above, I realised that some of the readers may not be registered forumers, so cannot PM me, so you can also email me: currymee88@gmail.com :)

[currymee]

Blanco - progressing slowly - doing it in terms of exam priority (based on time-table) :p Fingers were aching last night hahahaa .... 2 papers done !! :D

It has been DONKEY YEARS since I used to blanco something - last time was before computers and printers and now digital copies ... walau, :D Talk about "flashback" in retro-technology .... :p

Nowadays, I even hardly print except for my son's exam papers and school stuff, everything else is DIGITAL copies and email - even billing, invoicing, banking, bills semua DIGITAL, hahaha .... I only use my pen to sign cheques and that one only for Lick Hung/Kuo Liang !! :eek:

[currymee]

I will be emailing out the Std 2 BM and Chinese Penulisan later today - for forumers that have requested, please check your email by around 5 pm - after KLSE close lah :p !! :)

[currymee]

2010 Past Year Paper Std 2 BM Bina Ayat

Note: Due to the fact that the coming Std 2 BM Penulisan exam will be using different words and pictures for Bina Ayat 2011, I am not "blanco-ing" that part of the past year paper :rolleyes: (getting sore fingers) :p :D

[currymee]

Please specify Std 1 or Std 2 and include your email

A few parents have asked for the past year papers which I am more than happy to share but can you specify:

1) Std 1 or 2 ?
2) Your email - must be able to receive file sizes beyond 5MB attachments - I have got a few rubber bounced emails !!

Thanks :) :)

[Mommy]

Thanks so much currymee. You are working so hard for the children and all the parents.
Dont think you would like to reveal yourself. So, we "chia" you kopi++ in this forum plus currymee++ :p :D

[currymee]

Thanks so much currymee. You are working so hard for the children and all the parents.
Dont think you would like to reveal yourself. So, we "chia" you kopi++ in this forum plus currymee++ :p :D

Hahaha ... not necessary but thanks for the offer :) - to see the HAPPY FACES of children when they proudly tell their parents that they have done well in exams and school is more than AMPLE REWARD for me !! :) :)

A happy smiling child face is priceless .... :)

Furthermore, currymee only exists in usj.com.my and nowhere else .... ;) :D

[currymee]

I should have the Std 2 English, Maths, Science and Moral past year paper (2010) ready by Monday :) I will be emailing everyone on Monday the second batch then :)

For the Science and Moral papers, I noted that a couple of questions cannot be "blanco-ed" due to the fact the answers were fully coloured in (hence too messy to blanco) ... so "free marks" for your kids then !! :D :D

[Mommy]

Actually dont blanco also can. I realize I may not know the answer for the Chinese papers coz i dont read chinese. :eek: ..hahahaha
Anyway, I will try to figure out.
Thanks again :) :) :) :)

[Mommy]

Son announced from now onwards no more festive holidays, no more long week off. Reason: after the long week off & CNY , homework triple up until cannot finish. He got 10 homework today... Usually 1-2 page each, today 4-5 pages each, thats why he use the word triple!!! Hahaha so funny

[birdy]

Son announced from now onwards no more festive holidays, no more long week off. Reason: after the long week off & CNY , homework triple up until cannot finish. He got 10 homework today... Usually 1-2 page each, today 4-5 pages each, thats why he use the word triple!!! Hahaha so funny
Your son in Std 1? :confused: Then, my guess is your son is studying in 1 or 2nd class, where pressures are.... I don't recall my dotter ever showed me 10 homeworks with average of 4-5pages! :eek: :o

[fRaNkY]

Looking at the exercise book and work book, large space and usually double spacing... 4 to 5 page is about 1 1/2 page :)

You should not complain about so much hw infront of them or they will take it as an excuse... what parents show... what kids learn...

There are certain food wifey dont like... so kids will also dislike ... but I slowly, let them taste those... so that they wont be fussy eater later on... :D

Son (std 2) this year, did some of the HW at school instead of playing in class in school. So when he returns, he only do one or 2 of the balance HW and usually finish by 9.30 (1 hour) and can play with his Ben10 stuff.

Dother (Std 5) this year on the other hand participate in dances and other stuff usually have to do HW till 10.30 without TV.

[Mommy]

Franky, ur kids are very discipline. Any tips???

[currymee]

Your son in Std 1? :confused: Then, my guess is your son is studying in 1 or 2nd class, where pressures are.... I don't recall my dotter ever showed me 10 homeworks with average of 4-5pages! :eek: :o

Is that so ?? :confused: I thought the classes were filled in based on first-come-first-serve basis during registration :confused:

[birdy]

Is that so ?? :confused: I thought the classes were filled in based on first-come-first-serve basis during registration :confused:
Precisely.. I know some parents would beat the clock and queue up even before the teacher starts the registration..... It is like first day of registration, all the students wll be put to class A, B and C ... to illustrate.. the first student will go to class A and second one will go to class B and third one will go to class C... fourth one will go to class A again... and go on .... ;)

[Naka]

Is that so ?? :confused: I thought the classes were filled in based on first-come-first-serve basis during registration :confused:

CM, Saturday & Sunday is your days OFF from the Forum :D :D Working overtime kah? :D

[currymee]

CM, Saturday & Sunday is your days OFF from the Forum :D :D Working overtime kah? :D

School examination is coming ;) Parents are also in "revision" mode :eek:

[fRaNkY]

anyone go for the music n dance tonite?

[rachel sj]

I will be emailing out the Std 2 BM and Chinese Penulisan later today - for forumers that have requested, please check your email by around 5 pm - after KLSE close lah :p !! :)

hi currymee,

Thanks again for being such a kind parent sharing resources with other parents in the forum.

If it is not too trouble, please forward the past year papers for std 2 exam to me. Thanks a bunch !

[currymee]

Things to take note for this week (14/2 - 19/2)

Parents, please take note of the following:

1) Tomorrow (Tuesday, 15/2/2011) is a PUBLIC HOLIDAY - Maulud Nabi :D - I am always happy for a holiday .... :)

2) Saturday (19/2/2011) is a SATURDAY REPLACEMENT CLASS - use TUESDAY TIME-TABLE - CNY replacement. :(

3) Happy VALENTINE'S DAY (today - 14/2/2011) - if your spouse forgets, smack them on the head :mad: - I have done my hugging and kissing this morning liow !! :p :D

[currymee]

hi currymee,

Thanks again for being such a kind parent sharing resources with other parents in the forum.

If it is not too trouble, please forward the past year papers for std 2 exam to me. Thanks a bunch !

Hi Rachel (and other parents),

No trouble at all by email :) unless you expect door-to-door courier service :p just kidding. (Photocopying is a real killer of a chore - and lucrative business around Lick Hung ;) )

You will get the full set of Std 2 2010 1st term papers in the afternoon by email. For those parents that want the papers but not registered forum members, use can email me at currymee88@gmail.com - just one favour, don't put me on a spam mailing list later :eek: ;)

[akiyoshi]

Currymee,

Whoa, your test papers really looked like original, untouched test papers.
Your blanco skills are top notch !
That's a lot of effort, and meticulous work.
Thanks a million ! If you need help doing digital blanco to share the load for the next term papers, I can help !

[currymee]

Currymee,

Whoa, your test papers really looked like original, untouched test papers.
Your blanco skills are top notch !
That's a lot of effort, and meticulous work.
Thanks a million ! If you need help doing digital blanco to share the load for the next term papers, I can help !

Haha :) ... have to be coz if not my son can spot the difference and then he will cheat ... sneaky boy !! Thanks and I will call upon your help if there is another big load for next term :D BTW, how do you do "digital blanco" ? :confused:

Since it took the whole weekend for the last 4 papers (and I managed to tidy up the coloured Science and Moral also !!), today must make-up with wifey leh ;) .... she was "left in the cold" the last 48 hours ... DIE liow !! :eek:

Already promised to go for good romantic Japanese dinner tonight (table booked liow) .... with the kids also !! :D

[currymee]

Emailed remaining Std 2 Papers already - English, Maths, Science and Moral - all done :)

Dear Std 2 Parents,

I have already emailed to you all (those that requested earlier) the remaining 4 papers - if you have not received them, please let me know by email. I hope I did not leave anyone out in the second batch of emailing. :)

Please note that the MATHS paper is a bit blur when printed out - esp the PLUS and MINUS signs ... so you may have to "touch up" a bit after printing - it looks ok on screen but when printed out, blurred a bit. :o - well, at least, on my printer :(

[currymee]

Motives - ???

I got an unpleasant email (non-forumer, I presume but he/she is a guest reader here) asking me what is my motive/gain and how much I charge for the past year papers ? How can I justify making money from selling Lick Hung's intellectual property ? :confused: :eek:

My first reaction was: WTF !! :mad: :mad: Why is this world becoming so cynical and calculative ? FYI - I DO NOT CHARGE ANYTHING or steal anything that is already in the "public domain" - all I am doing is sharing with the other parents our knowledge and resources for the benefit of our kids in school.

Really got my blood boiling :mad:

It is not my problem if no-one has ever helped in a community manner before in Lick Hung. There is always a FIRST time for a good change. FYI - not all parents in Lick Hung are greedy, money-focused, kiasu and selfish ... I really hate this snide remark :mad:

Some people believe in sharing and helping out, some don't, well, different people, different strokes .... if you wish to take part and be part of the community, please do so willingly, you don't have to ... just don't belittle others who wish to participate.

[fongkimseng]

Motives - ???

I got an unpleasant email (non-forumer, I presume but he/she is a guest reader here) asking me what is my motive/gain and how much I charge for the past year papers ? How can I justify making money from selling Lick Hung's intellectual property ? :confused: :eek:

My first reaction was: WTF !! :mad: :mad: Why is this world becoming so cynical and calculative ? FYI - I DO NOT CHARGE ANYTHING or steal anything that is already in the "public domain" - all I am doing is sharing with the other parents our knowledge and resources for the benefit of our kids in school.

Really got my blood boiling :mad:

It is not my problem if no-one has ever helped in a community manner before in Lick Hung. There is always a FIRST time for a good change. FYI - not all parents in Lick Hung are greedy, money-focused, kiasu and selfish ... I really hate this snide remark :mad:

Some people believe in sharing and helping out, some don't, well, different people, different strokes .... if you wish to take part and be part of the community, please do so willingly, you don't have to ... just don't belittle others who wish to participate.

Currymee,

Just ignore such remarks and people. Selfless acts and community services are usually met with skepticism in our cynical society today. Some people cannot comprehend the concept of community and charity. To them, everything in life is measured in monetary terms. All deeds are measured in "What is in it for me? " mentality. Sad ... :(

Humanistic and decent values have diminished too much in the current competitive "kiasuism" society. I support your efforts to try and change the mindset and nature of cooperation with Lick Hung parents.

I think the Std 2 parents are the luckiest lot in Lick Hung for having you around the same time. Pity that the parents in other Standards do not see fit and the "light" in furthering the idea of sharing and networking.

[Mommy]

Agree totally with Cikgu Fong...Just Ignore them!!!

[currymee]

Mommy and Cikgu Fong,

I am just mentioning it here as I do not want any others to have similar thoughts. What we are trying to build here is a Lick Hung education parents support group/community. Naturally, there will be some who contribute more than others but it does not mean that the others views and opinions are not important - everyone has a role and part to play, and we assist each other as and when we can. This year, I have managed to get access to some past year papers, hence I am sharing them. Last year, during Std 1, another parent (Birdy) has managed to do the same for us here. Likewise, later on, other forumers may be able to assist when our sources "run dry" :eek: (hopefully not !!)

[akiyoshi]

Oh, I thought you scanned and used some IT tools to erase.
Adobe photoshop is a good tool to do erasing. But may not be as easy compared to manual liquid paper, I guess. And may not be as quick.

[currymee]

Oh, I thought you scanned and used some IT tools to erase.
Adobe photoshop is a good tool to do erasing. But may not be as easy compared to manual liquid paper, I guess. And may not be as quick.

That was what I tried at first and I realised I was fumbling like mad in Photoshop, so just gave up and GO MANUAL :o

[Mommy]

Mommy and Cikgu Fong,

I am just mentioning it here as I do not want any others to have similar thoughts. What we are trying to build here is a Lick Hung education parents support group/community. Naturally, there will be some who contribute more than others but it does not mean that the others views and opinions are not important - everyone has a role and part to play, and we assist each other as and when we can. This year, I have managed to get access to some past year papers, hence I am sharing them. Last year, during Std 1, another parent (Birdy) has managed to do the same for us here. Likewise, later on, other forumers may be able to assist when our sources "run dry" :eek: (hopefully not !!)
Cm, as concern parents I don't think I want to bother what ppl think whether kiasu, kiasi, kiasa.... We are just concern of our kids progress & I believe this is the whole purpose of this forum....we share, we care, we concern etc....I hope I can give as much as I rec'd or even more....

[currymee]

Std 2 BM Bina Ayat - Exam Scope Expanded - CONFIRMATION NEEDED

My son just informed me that the Std 2 BM Bina Ayat (Penulisan) exam scope will be expanded from 1.3 to 1.6 (original was 1.1 to 1.3 - revised scope from 1.1 to 1.6) :eek: He said his class teacher just informed them just now.

Parents, can you check with your kids and reconfirm the above ? :confused:

Note: This is what happens when the school tries to rush the examinations instead of preparing everything PROPERLY !! What is the hurry and rush for exams anyway ? :mad:

[currymee]

HAPPY HOLIDAY TODAY (15/2/2011)

Holiday for me, revision for the son .... :rolleyes: :D

I got a revision tip from one of the parents yesterday with regards to preparation for the Science exam - do the past year paper first and then revise what was weak ... since the scope also covers Std 1 work, definitely save a lot of time leh .... so I told my son today, do the Science 2010 past year paper and then we analyse your strengths and weaknesses :)

[Totoro2010]

Mommy and Cikgu Fong,

I am just mentioning it here as I do not want any others to have similar thoughts. What we are trying to build here is a Lick Hung education parents support group/community. Naturally, there will be some who contribute more than others but it does not mean that the others views and opinions are not important - everyone has a role and part to play, and we assist each other as and when we can. This year, I have managed to get access to some past year papers, hence I am sharing them. Last year, during Std 1, another parent (Birdy) has managed to do the same for us here. Likewise, later on, other forumers may be able to assist when our sources "run dry" :eek: (hopefully not !!)
CM....I agreed with Mommy and Cikgu Fong....don't bother the other people who thinking nonsense. As one of the forumer, especially the working parent, we are very very much appreciated your contribution at this forum.

Thank you thank you. :)

[Totoro2010]

Std 2 BM Bina Ayat - Exam Scope Expanded - CONFIRMATION NEEDED

My son just informed me that the Std 2 BM Bina Ayat (Penulisan) exam scope will be expanded from 1.3 to 1.6 (original was 1.1 to 1.3 - revised scope from 1.1 to 1.6) :eek: He said his class teacher just informed them just now.

Parents, can you check with your kids and reconfirm the above ? :confused:

Note: This is what happens when the school tries to rush the examinations instead of preparing everything PROPERLY !! What is the hurry and rush for exams anyway ? :mad:
:eek: My kid said teacher did not tell about the changes of Bina Ayat and they only learned till 1.3....the exam is on next monday, how can they learn 1.4 to 1.6 for the next few days :confused:

[daphine]

Alamak !! my son in std 3 dun knw tomolo will be the Bahasa exam!!!...anybody here got the exam date table?...kindly post here..appreciate & thks so much :confused:

[currymee]

Alamak !! my son in std 3 dun knw tomolo will be the Bahasa exam!!!...anybody here got the exam date table?...kindly post here..appreciate & thks so much :confused:

I hope another Std 3 parent will be able to help out :) If you cannot post the time-table image, just type it out.

[currymee]

:eek: My kid said teacher did not tell about the changes of Bina Ayat and they only learned till 1.3....the exam is on next monday, how can they learn 1.4 to 1.6 for the next few days :confused:

Checked with another parent whose child is in the same class as my son, apparently, the 1.4 to 1.6 are SUSUN AYAT (rearranging words) exercises and part of the exam which they are being taught now and will be examined. The "memorising" portion of Bina Ayat remains the same 1.1 to 1.3

[daphine]

thanks CurryMee...i got the time-table from son's classmate ady :) ..js dun think got time to do revision last minute. will let it b

[birdy]

Checked with another parent whose child is in the same class as my son, apparently, the 1.4 to 1.6 are SUSUN AYAT (rearranging words) exercises and part of the exam which they are being taught now and will be examined. The "memorising" portion of Bina Ayat remains the same 1.1 to 1.3
I have checked with my dotter book and only see 1.5 ... she told me that Cikgu skipped 1.4 ... not sure why?

[currymee]

I have checked with my dotter book and only see 1.5 ... she told me that Cikgu skipped 1.4 ... not sure why?

That is better than my son - exercise books are still with teacher !! :( So, just have to depend on past year paper until he gets the book back, hopefully tomorrow. However, based on last year's experience, it should be 1) susun ayat 2) susun ayat based on picture story 3) arrange sequence of ayat based on picture story - hahahaa ... this daddy is getting good on Lick Hung exam format !!! :p :p :D

[Char Aznable]

Currymee,

Based on what you have posted, my question is "How reliable is the exam scope notice given by the school ? " :confused: . My wife is following diligently the scope given in preparing our child for the exams. Are such surprises normal ? Some of the children in Std 1 can be "blur-sotong" as it is their first time, so how can we expect them to know any changes or even remember any of the the teacher's new instructions ?

[currymee]

Currymee,

Based on what you have posted, my question is "How reliable is the exam scope notice given by the school ? " :confused: . My wife is following diligently the scope given in preparing our child for the exams. Are such surprises normal ? Some of the children in Std 1 can be "blur-sotong" as it is their first time, so how can we expect them to know any changes or even remember any of the the teacher's new instructions ?

Errrrr .... it is a GOOD GUIDE ... 100% accurate - NO !! (maybe around 95%) Why ? The material taught in school and the exam format that they are being examined are slightly different. Hence, past year papers are important not in terms of spotting questions but to know the format ....

One example I like to highlight is in English - the school material teaches them in terms of communication/conversational format and reading style with no direct emphasise on Grammar BUT in exams, you get questions testing them directly in Grammar :(

So, in your child's case, while general reading and revision should be done as per scope, I do suggest that you have a good look at the past year paper on the exam format and familiarise the child with it - last thing you need is the child knowing and understanding the material but do not know how to answer coz they have never answer it that way before - format error.

Another thing to note - Lick Hung teachers love to switch (read: trick) between ISIKAN, BULATKAN, GARISKAN and WARNAKAN the answers ... just make sure the kids know the difference in 3 languages !!! :p :D :D They will penalised about 2-3 points for wrong instructions !! :eek: My son lost a lot of points last year - still blur !!

[Mommy]

Dear parents, so far I followed the syllabus that was stated in the exam format and it works well. Like CM commented, also look at the pretest that the children will have few days before the exams. That is also a good guide.

[Rhiga]

That is better than my son - exercise books are still with teacher !! :( So, just have to depend on past year paper until he gets the book back, hopefully tomorrow. However, based on last year's experience, it should be 1) susun ayat 2) susun ayat based on picture story 3) arrange sequence of ayat based on picture story - hahahaa ... this daddy is getting good on Lick Hung exam format !!! :p :p :D

Bro,

I think susun semula ayat is without picture…

And for bina ayat, there are 3 types :

Bina ayat berdasarkan 1) perkataan, 2) gambar, 3) gambar dan perkataan

Cheers

[currymee]

Bro,

I think susun semula ayat is without picture…

And for bina ayat, there are 3 types :

Bina ayat berdasarkan 1) perkataan, 2) gambar, 3) gambar dan perkataan

Cheers

Correct 100% and PLEASE BEWARE that for Bina Ayat, the teachers are known to be sneaky :rolleyes: to mix and match the words, pictures, etc .... the words can be anything from the exercise books (around 90%), text and activity book as well .... there is usually one or two really tricky ones !! :p

[currymee]

Information (Urban Legends/Myths) for Standard 1 (2011) Lick Hung Parents :D

I over-heard a number of new Std 1 parents at Choy Kee just now discussing a few things that we went through last year. Some of them sounded quite concerned. So, I shall clarify a few of these questions/urban legends for you all :p :D

1) ALL EXAMS COUNT - in Lick Hung, all 4 term exams are counted in the FINAL class average (end of each term and year) - forget what anyone said about only the last 3 or 2 are counted/averaged and that the first one is a freebie ... no such thing, every single exam counts and carries equal weightage!!

2) NO STREAMING - whatever class your child is in now, that will be his/her class "alphabet" and classmates they will be with for next 6 years, so if your child is in 1G then in future 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G ... if he/she comes first/last in Std, still no change, no "promotion/demotion" ... this is the current rule to date ... of course, the school management reserves the right to change but this has not been the Lick Hung practice for donkey years.

3) Students CHANGING CLASS - yes, it does happen ... usually ONLY IN DISCIPLINARY CASES ... :eek:

4) To date - Std 1 and 2 are in afternoon (until/if new classroom block is ready by 31st Dec 2011 - I think it will take a miracle to happen now !! :p ) - Std 3-6 are in the morning session.

5) Std 2 will be on the SECOND floor (if new school block not ready) ;)

6) Students who don't do well in exams WILL NOT BE EXPELLED but teacher will have a talk with parents when you go and get the report card, asking you to help them buck up or go tuition. (I kena this last year :o !!)

........


PS: Oh ya ... thank you for those nice compliments about currymee :D - no, I don't plan to reveal myself or join the PIBG .... ;) :p so, please don't ask even if you think you know the parent that could be me !!

[currymee]

HAPPY 15th DAY of CHINESE NEW YEAR (CHAP GOH MEH)

Last day for "heavy" (read: high sugar, high cholesterol laden) CNY dinner, ang-pows, fire-crackers and well-wishing for 2011 :) Well, since most of us here are parents with kids, I think going out and throwing oranges in the hope of getting love is out of the question, unless you are courting trouble ;) :D !! - just kidding :p So, stay home and do revision with the kids !! :)

Today is a school day at SJKC Lick Hung although I heard in some other schools, they may be off for "cuti peristiwa" .... hmmmmm .... banyak cuti for all sorts of reasons nowadays.

To date, I have emailed the past year paper to 39 Std 2 and 18 Std 1 parents - so technically, there will be 57 kids "HATING" me in Lick Hung for the additional revision work - hahahahaa .... :p :p :D :D

[fongkimseng]

.... To date, I have emailed the past year paper to 39 Std 2 and 18 Std 1 parents - so technically, there will be 57 kids "HATING" me in Lick Hung for the additional revision work - hahahahaa .... :p :p :D :D

Well, if my daughter-in-law has not done so, let me thank you for emailing the past year papers - I saw my grandson busy going through them last night and he was happy that he has managed to "score" well - a real boost to his confidence :)

[currymee]

Well, if my daughter-in-law has not done so, let me thank you for emailing the past year papers - I saw my grandson busy going through them last night and he was happy that he has managed to "score" well - a real boost to his confidence :)

Cikgu Fong,

You are most welcomed. BTW, all the parents that have received the past year papers had said thanks :)

I got another "funny" email - more "polite" this time hahhaa .... :p This one asked me that by giving away the past year papers, wouldn't I be giving away any "competitive exam advantage" that my son will have in the exams over the rest of the students ?

Aiyoyo .... please-lah, it is just a school exam NOT life and death :rolleyes: - don't be so kiasu, it is way too early !!! :eek: - I measure my son's performance against his own self-set targets - I don't give a banana/monkey to class/std position and I am not interested in the Lick Hung's plastic trophies/certificates or presentation days. If he gets any of those, I consider them a bonus. :)

As long as my son demonstrates to me his level of competency and understanding at each stage and achieve his set targets - to try and get an "A" in every subject (85% and above), I am satisfied.

Sharing and networking is something Lick Hung parents should do more often to counter the entrenched high level of kiasuism and ultra-competitiveness. I don't want my son to grow up to be anti-social, selfish albeit successful person - it is unbalanced and unhealthy !! There is more to life than money and success !! (at least that is what I am teaching my children, don't know about other parents)

[QuietStorm]

I don't want my son to grow up to be anti-social, selfish albeit successful person - it is unbalanced and unhealthy !! There is more to life than money and success !! (at least that is what I am teaching my children, don't know about other parents)Exactly my sentiments, CM. :D

[currymee]

Quietstorm,

I think I must be doing something ABNORMAL in Lick Hung culture and environment :rolleyes: ... giving and sharing to total strangers and in public domain esp when it is directly related to examinations ... hahaha :D :D

[QuietStorm]

CM, you're doing a great job. Keep it up man. :D

[hsiaoho]

my Name is Karen... i am new to this Website and found about Lick Hung forum here... found it is very helpful and like to meet people.... nice to meet you all... hope that i can join and chat with you guys here,,,, thank you.. :) :o

[hsiaoho]

Motives - ???

I got an unpleasant email (non-forumer, I presume but he/she is a guest reader here) asking me what is my motive/gain and how much I charge for the past year papers ? How can I justify making money from selling Lick Hung's intellectual property ? :confused: :eek:

My first reaction was: WTF !! :mad: :mad: Why is this world becoming so cynical and calculative ? FYI - I DO NOT CHARGE ANYTHING or steal anything that is already in the "public domain" - all I am doing is sharing with the other parents our knowledge and resources for the benefit of our kids in school.

Really got my blood boiling :mad:

It is not my problem if no-one has ever helped in a community manner before in Lick Hung. There is always a FIRST time for a good change. FYI - not all parents in Lick Hung are greedy, money-focused, kiasu and selfish ... I really hate this snide remark :mad:

Some people believe in sharing and helping out, some don't, well, different people, different strokes .... if you wish to take part and be part of the community, please do so willingly, you don't have to ... just don't belittle others who wish to participate.


hi Currymee..
i am a malaysian but had been living oversea for long time and not get use th the people and life here.... just know that not trusting people and people here think about money... but seem like u guys here are very kind people willing to share and help other... would like to be friends with you guys.... my girl was in standard one and late to start school here.... she is not get use to the school system here.... shocking... is anyone can give me tip of how to teach her ... i not know where to start... lots to teach... and especially the school exam is close to date..so scary...
thank you so much...
from Karen

[currymee]

hi Currymee..
i am a malaysian but had been living oversea for long time and not get use th the people and life here.... just know that not trusting people and people here think about money... but seem like u guys here are very kind people willing to share and help other... would like to be friends with you guys.... my girl was in standard one and late to start school here.... she is not get use to the school system here.... shocking... is anyone can give me tip of how to teach her ... i not know where to start... lots to teach... and especially the school exam is close to date..so scary...
thank you so much...
from Karen

Hi,

Welcome to the forum :) Firstly, what Std is your girl in now? Std 1 or Std 2 ? Since school has just started then just go with the flow - classes have just started for 6 weeks and easy to catch up.

One of the best way that I can think of is to get her to work through the daily school homework and extra workbooks at home. There are many different type of books in the market.

However, looking at your situation, I think the type of workbooks that follows the school syllabus on a topic by topic basis will be best - the one I can recommend is the "SMART PRACTICE" series published by Oxford Fajar. This particular series of workbooks follow the syallabus very closely and nicely and ideal revision tool. The workbook also come with answers so you can teach them to your girl.

You can just go to the bookshop near Lick Hung (Casamac) near the Sports Toto, and ask the lady-boss (Mrs Chong) to select them for you. It is also available in Popular and Big Bookstore. If I remember correctly, it is RM4.50 each title and the complete series cover every subject except Pendidikan Moral - for Moral, the best book that my wife likes (I don't read Chinese, so no comment here) is the workbook by Hup Lick and Gemilang.

[fRaNkY]

A bowl of currymee a day keeps the LH principal away :D

Well done!

[birdy]

Hi,

Welcome to the forum :) Firstly, what Std is your girl in now? Std 1 or Std 2 ?
Friend..Karen mentioned clearly that her dotter is in Std 1....
my girl was in standard one and late to start school here

[currymee]

Birdy,

She uses "was" , so past tense could be last year mah .... :D Better be safe than assume by asking her to clarify coz big difference due to different syallabus - Std 1 2011 (KSSR) and Std 2 2011 (our kids - KBSR) :D


...... my girl was in standard one and late to start school here.... she is not get use to the school system here....

[currymee]

A bowl of currymee a day keeps the LH principal away :D

Well done!

hahahaa ... fRaNkY, dangerous leh .... high cholesterol !! :p :p :D :D :D

[Mommy]

Son is unhappy with all the tight revision going on....

[birdy]

Son is unhappy with all the tight revision going on....
Then it is time for lecturing... telling him metaphor about the benefits of doing little bit of revision everyday instead of clamp into last minute revision ;)

[currymee]

Then it is time for lecturing... telling him metaphor about the benefits of doing little bit of revision everyday instead of clamp into last minute revision ;)

This one I fully agree ... my wife (SJKC-educated) drilled that into my son last year, so now, not so teruk, and the "tolerance level" for homework/revision has gone up ... now my son expects to do some work/revision DAILY .... :eek:


Son is unhappy with all the tight revision going on....

Personally speaking, I don't know ANY CHILD (boys lagi teruk - myself included !! :p ) that likes to do any sort of revision .... :rolleyes: Just tell him, only 2 weeks for the exams and then remember what Birdy said above ....

[currymee]

New Students Registration Notice - children born in 2005 & 2006

Yesterday, I saw pasted on the pillar of the main gate, a notice for the registration of new students for children born in 2005 and 2006.

I was not able to snap a photo of it as my hp is the lau-beh, no camera type, so parents with kids born in 2005 & 2006, and interested to register in Lick Hung, please go and have a look.

If you need more information that what I can remember, please call the school office at: 03-5635 1333

[Mommy]

This morning son said some Std 2 classes started their exam yesterday... :confused:

[Mommy]

Then it is time for lecturing... telling him metaphor about the benefits of doing little bit of revision everyday instead of clamp into last minute revision ;)

Phew!!! lecturing started when he was 6 years old...Looks like he is immune with it. Until I have to use cane last year.... Its alwz torturing for him when come to exam revision despite Std 1 already had 4... :(

[currymee]

This morning son said some Std 2 classes started their exam yesterday... :confused:

No-lah, the pre-mock-test .... :) RELAX !! Mommy, you are getting very tense liow !! ;)

[Mommy]

yeah yeah yeah!!! this mommy alwz more tense than the son when exam is coming. Worry de when he said he doesnt understand the words in the question, exp Bahasa...

[currymee]

yeah yeah yeah!!! this mommy alwz more tense than the son when exam is coming. Worry de when he said he doesnt understand the words in the question, exp Bahasa...

Not only you, every parent that I know, the blood pressure has gone up a few notches :( ... you are just like my wife leh ... she has started to shout and scream for the last few days ....

Bahasa Malaysia will be tough for SJKC students due to the depth expected in syllabus and the poor teaching standard .... to be honest, I really don't like the school's method of expecting the children to memorise the Bina Ayat - this rote learning will "kill" the long-term understanding of BM vocabulary and sentence construction.

[Mommy]

CM, agree with you. Son did not do a few question & I asked him why. Answer is, he has not seen it in his work...Was thinking if this "memorizing" method goes on, how do they do their UPSR...

[hsiaoho]

Birdy,

She uses "was" , so past tense could be last year mah .... :D Better be safe than assume by asking her to clarify coz big difference due to different syallabus - Std 1 2011 (KSSR) and Std 2 2011 (our kids - KBSR) :D


hi guys.. sorry ah... grammar still need to be fix.... anyway.. nice to meet friends here... thank you very much for all u advices.... i will go and look for those workbook... hope that my daughter diong o.k and not too stressful for her... the education system so different and she said is very hardwork especially the BM...

[hsiaoho]

Not only you, every parent that I know, the blood pressure has gone up a few notches :( ... you are just like my wife leh ... she has started to shout and scream for the last few days ....

Bahasa Malaysia will be tough for SJKC students due to the depth expected in syllabus and the poor teaching standard .... to be honest, I really don't like the school's method of expecting the children to memorise the Bina Ayat - this rote learning will "kill" the long-term understanding of BM vocabulary and sentence construction.

hahaha same feeling ah... i am also like that... my girl said what all this mean.... too hard mummy..... especially she come from the oversea school system.. my husband said dont give her too much pressure... but i told him if she not learning she will not be able catch up especially she is left behind already... i think i should be relax..... not me study my girl study.... go with the flow.. hahhah...

[Rhiga]

Bahasa Malaysia will be tough for SJKC students due to the depth expected in syllabus and the poor teaching standard .... to be honest, I really don't like the school's method of expecting the children to memorise the Bina Ayat - this rote learning will "kill" the long-term understanding of BM vocabulary and sentence construction.

Not entirely true, Bro

I am not saying memorizing is the right approach… but to learn a foreign language, you have to start somewhere.

Imagine if you want to learn a foreign language like Japanese or Spanish, how do you start ? I am sure the memorizing part will have to play a role in the early state. If an educated adult have to memorize the vocab and the structural composition of a sentence, just imagine how a 6-7 years old kid can construct a sentence (bina ayat) at their age with such a short exposure to the language.

I quoted the above reason may be due to my Chinese background. In learning Mandarin at the formative state, memorizing is essential to build foundation.

Cheers

[currymee]

Not entirely true, Bro

I am not saying memorizing is the right approach… but to learn a foreign language, you have to start somewhere.

Imagine if you want to learn a foreign language like Japanese or Spanish, how do you start ? I am sure the memorizing part will have to play a role in the early state. If an educated adult have to memorize the vocab and the structural composition of a sentence, just imagine how a 6-7 years old kid can construct a sentence (bina ayat) at their age with such a short exposure to the language.

....


Exactly, that is why until today, I always "bitch" about the stupidity of the syallabus requiring the kids to BINA AYAT from Std 1 onwards and whatmore being examined on them automatically forces the kids to memorise than understand - the time is better spend teaching the kids penjodoh bilangan, kata kerja, kata hubung, imbuhans etc etc .... once they have mastered those "grammar" sections, they can build sentences naturally ....

[currymee]

Saturday Class Replacement (19/02/2011) - TUESDAY's timetable

This short notice is to inform that tomorrow is a SATURDAY CLASS (use TUESDAY's timetable).

A reminder: For the first-time Std 1 (and all other Std also) parents, PLEASE GO EARLY - it will be ONE HELL OF A MAJOR TRAFFIC JAM around 12:30-1pm as most parents will be sending/picking their children to/from school instead of using the daily transporters/buses - this is a regular Saturday class feature - JAM is 2X worse than regular days :rolleyes: :p :D You have been forewarned !!

[Fledgeling]

Hi, pardon a 'kan cheong' mother like me - just want to follow-up - any news on when is the new registration for children born in 2006? will it be an online registration like last year? i went to the website last year - but frankly, it was all very confusing for me.

[hsiaoho]

just want to know is there any parent group at school? i am interested to join and to know what is it all about??? thank you.. :o

[fRaNkY]

Hi, pardon a 'kan cheong' mother like me - just want to follow-up - any news on when is the new registration for children born in 2006? will it be an online registration like last year? i went to the website last year - but frankly, it was all very confusing for me.

Based on currymee posting yesterday the admission is open

[jan tomaswaki]

just want to know is there any parent group at school? i am interested to join and to know what is it all about??? thank you.. :o
PIBG means Persatuan Ibu Bapa Guru aka PTA parents teachers Association.Maybe you can nominate CurryMee to stand for Pengerusi :D

[birdy]

Hi, pardon a 'kan cheong' mother like me - just want to follow-up - any news on when is the new registration for children born in 2006? will it be an online registration like last year? i went to the website last year - but frankly, it was all very confusing for me.
Normally the registration will be from 1st March to 31st March ... watch out for the banner on top of the school gate

[birdy]

just want to know is there any parent group at school? i am interested to join and to know what is it all about??? thank you.. :o
You automatically became a member when your children study in the school... however, if u r thinking of joining as committee..... wait till u attend the first annual meeting than only you will see if you stand a chance :o :(

[currymee]

You automatically became a member when your children study in the school... however, if u r thinking of joining as committee..... wait till u attend the first annual meeting than only you will see if you stand a chance :o :(

Hahaha :D ... Birdy, don't-lah "put people off" from contesting :D :D Although I do admit that it is high time for an injection of new blood into the PIBG, personally, I don't think any parents should stay on for more than 3 years .... unless you are an aspiring - MCA politician in the making :p :p - then you want to stay on "forever" :rolleyes:

Taking an active role in the PIBG is good and I do encourage parents to attend the meeting. :)

[currymee]

Hi, pardon a 'kan cheong' mother like me - just want to follow-up - any news on when is the new registration for children born in 2006? will it be an online registration like last year? i went to the website last year - but frankly, it was all very confusing for me.

Let me go and try get some clarification on this :D - so far what i know is that you can register online at: http://apps.moe.gov.my/esppsel/pptahun1/ but it seems that the website is not "ON" yet for this year registration - probably start in March OR you can go and do it in the school itself.

If going to school, bring along the following item:

1) Original Birth Cert & a photocopy
2) Proof of resident (electric/water bill original), Cukai pintu, S&P house rental
3) Parent/guardian IC (kad pengenalan)
4) Self address Envelope 4 X 9 with ** 50cents** stamp - (this is what I saw on notice - but I thought POS MALAYSIA'S POSTAGE has gone up :confused: :confused: - not sure what is the new rate now - IF I guess correctly , should be 90 CENTS NOW :eek: )

Further info contact 5635 1333

PS: I suggest you go to school and do it there !! :) - that is my point of view ;)

[currymee]

For parents who requested the past year papers on 16-18th Feb, I have just emailed them to you. Please check your email. Next time, please request earlier :D :D I almost "close shop" to start focusing on my son's own revision and minimise my emailing/forum time :p :p :D

If you guys request last minute, no guarantee I will respond ON TIME for your kids revisions !! :eek:

[currymee]

Let me go and try get some clarification on this :D - so far what i know is that you can register online at: http://apps.moe.gov.my/esppsel/pptahun1/ but it seems that the website is not "ON" yet for this year registration - probably start in March OR you can go and do it in the school itself.

If going to school, bring along the following item:

1) Original Birth Cert & a photocopy
2) Proof of resident (electric/water bill original), Cukai pintu, S&P house rental
3) Parent/guardian IC (kad pengenalan)
4) Self address Envelope 4 X 9 with ** 50cents** stamp - (this is what I saw on notice - but I thought POS MALAYSIA'S POSTAGE has gone up :confused: :confused: - not sure what is the new rate now - IF I guess correctly , should be 90 CENTS NOW :eek: )

Further info contact 5635 1333

PS: I suggest you go to school and do it there !! :) - that is my point of view ;)

School Registration Hours are:

Monday - Thursday
8:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Friday (different time because of Friday prayers)
8:00am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 4:00pm

The notice did not mention any specific dates but based on previous years it is for the whole month of MARCH from MARCH 1st :)

[currymee]

GOOD LUCK TO ALL STUDENTS

Good luck to all Lick Hung students who are starting their exams for 2011 tomorrow :)

Parents, we have done all that we can in preparing them, time for them to try their best :) Revision time is never enough, so don't sweat too much ... time to take Quakers Oats and practise tai-chi to lower the blood pressure and cholesterol .... :p

[Fledgeling]

Really appreciate the info & advice given on registration. All the best to the kids sitting for exams. Parents, don't stress too much, ya? :D Take it easy....

[hsiaoho]

For parents who requested the past year papers on 16-18th Feb, I have just emailed them to you. Please check your email. Next time, please request earlier :D :D I almost "close shop" to start focusing on my son's own revision and minimise my emailing/forum time :p :p :D

If you guys request last minute, no guarantee I will respond ON TIME for your kids revisions !! :eek:

hi Currymee...
may i know which year the past exam paper u giving out??? any standard one paper pls??? many thanks....

[hsiaoho]

PIBG means Persatuan Ibu Bapa Guru aka PTA parents teachers Association.Maybe you can nominate CurryMee to stand for Pengerusi :D

oh o.k.... i think so too .... how do we get to know about this PIBG??? what do they do for school and when the meeting and who can join?? i am so sorry.. just not know how this work? i had been the PTA at oversea primary school is fun and meeting people... and raise money for school resource... it is similar ????

[hsiaoho]

Hahaha :D ... Birdy, don't-lah "put people off" from contesting :D :D Although I do admit that it is high time for an injection of new blood into the PIBG, personally, I don't think any parents should stay on for more than 3 years .... unless you are an aspiring - MCA politician in the making :p :p - then you want to stay on "forever" :rolleyes:

Taking an active role in the PIBG is good and I do encourage parents to attend the meeting. :)

oh o.k many thanks for the information/....

[birdy]

hi Currymee...
may i know which year the past exam paper u giving out??? any standard one paper pls??? many thanks....
I have the softcopy which I circulated last year... you want? PM me with your email address please...

[currymee]

oh o.k.... i think so too .... how do we get to know about this PIBG??? what do they do for school and when the meeting and who can join?? i am so sorry.. just not know how this work? i had been the PTA at oversea primary school is fun and meeting people... and raise money for school resource... it is similar ????

Firstly, as parents, we are members of the PIBG (PTA in Bahasa Malaysia) but we are not the POWERFUL "PIBG COMMITTEE" .... in Malaysia, the term "PIBG" is loosely used to refer to the PIBG COMMITTEE.

Yes, it is similar to overseas PTA .... the only major difference is that the once the PIBG committee has been elected, they will run everything without seeking any more parental inputs (except $$$$ :p ), all events are organised by them, parents just buy tickets/donations ... so if you plan to play AN ACTIVE ROLE, then the only way is to get yourself elected into the PIBG committee.

However, like Birdy said, getting yourself elected is almost next to impossible as the present committee (for the last few years) always quickly RE-ELECT THEMSELVES ... at last year's PIBG AGM, I just went to the toilet for 5 minutes, and when I got back, it was ALL OVER :eek: the committee had re-elected themselves !!

I was just being "naughty" at suggesting that only "aspiring-MCA" politicians are elected and stayed on "forever" as PIBG and Board of Governors of SJKCs ... since in the past, MCA has always regarded the SJKCs and their committees as their "domain" or else, difficult for the SJKCs to get Govt (taxpayer - yours and mine) funding .... sad, but it is the racial-based Malaysian politics .... but let's stay out of that area in this thread or else KWChang will come and close shop on us !! :eek:

One of the reason why I choose not to stand for the PIBG committe is that I tend to have a very short-fuse for the stupidity of politicans (I used to deal with them for years - wasted a lot of time !! :mad: ), and in SJKCs, dealing with politicians to get the precious Govt funding (OUR MONEY BACK) is important ... I will be doing the school and all of us a disservice, if I blow my top as a committee member when MCA politicians start acting/talking stupid and lose us the money !! :o

[currymee]

hi Currymee...
may i know which year the past exam paper u giving out??? any standard one paper pls??? many thanks....

I will email any Std 1 papers I got - it is a mix bag of years - just email me at: currymee88@gmail.com

[currymee]

I have the softcopy which I circulated last year... you want? PM me with your email address please...

Birdy and I got similar set of past year papers, so if you cannot get me, GET THE BIRDY !!! :D :D :D

[currymee]

I AM NERVOUS TOO !! :o :o

I have to admit that I woke up this morning with butterflies in my stomach, loss of appetite, just feeling edgy, nervous and a bit blur ..... yes, I am also suffering from the Lick Hung PARENTS' Examination Symptoms :o :o :p

I definitely need a SUPER-LARGE BOWL of CURRYMEE at Choy Kee to settle my nerves later .... hahahaa :D (any excuse will do :rolleyes: )

[currymee]

Examination Check-list

I know this is "silly"/trivial to mention BUT I have known many cases of children, in their haste of last minute study/cramming FORGOT to:

1) Bring pencils and sharpener (sharpen ones - best do it before going to school) - if using mechanical pencil, forgot to bring spare leads :eek:

2) Bring erasers (No. 1 problem) - teachers don't like the sharing-sharing business during exams :rolleyes:

3) Bring ruler (to connect/padan)

4) Bring colour pencils (sharpen also)

5) Eat a proper meal and drink water during lunch.

6) Clean the spectacles for those wearing glasses :p :D :D

7) MOST IMPORTANT - give them a kiss/hug and say "TRY YOUR BEST" !! :D - you have no idea how much pressure is taken off their little shoulders and how comfortable and relax they feel after you do and say this - HIGHLY recommended !! :)

[rachel sj]

I AM NERVOUS TOO !! :o :o

I have to admit that I woke up this morning with butterflies in my stomach, loss of appetite, just feeling edgy, nervous and a bit blur ..... yes, I am also suffering from the Lick Hung PARENTS' Examination Symptoms :o :o :p

I definitely need a SUPER-LARGE BOWL of CURRYMEE at Choy Kee to settle my nerves later .... hahahaa :D (any excuse will do :rolleyes: )

Tell me about it...currymee, I am in the same faith suffering from the same syndrome...

& parents with kids studying in std 2 Lick Hung this year, do you agree that the chinese (esp the penlisan paper) this year has become much much more difficult than previous, what i feel is it's a sudden & deep dive of the level, instead of increasing the depth gradually....not only my girl having difficulty in understanding & remembering all those "chan yue" in her chinese bina ayat, the mummy also finding difficulties in helping her to understand & memorize same for the exam.

Already it's so tough in std 2, not sure how to survive in higher grades later :o I seriously need to find a good mandarin tutor for her...any recommendations ?

[rachel sj]

hehehe oh ya, and currymee, you are such a caring and loving father :)

[Rhiga]

The more I read this thread, the more I feel like I am a lazy-go-happy father. :o

Let me share how we (me & wife) do revision for my kid.... We plan it this way so that it is easy for him and stress-free for us.

1.Every weekday after school , will spent about an hour at night to go thru the “tough” part of the homework. He has a choice to do the homework at night or the next morning.

2.I divide weekend (Sat & Sun) to 3 sections – morning, afternoon and night. He needs to study (homework or revision) for 2 sections, i.e. he has one section completely study-free.

3.During school breaks/holidays, he still need to spend one section of the day for studies (more for forward studies, i.e. something which has not been taught yet in class).

During the study-free time, he has complete freedom to do whatever he likes - read comic, watch TV, play Nntendo, etc.

So far, this arrangement is working quite well judging from his average marks and position in last year standard 1.

Cheers

[Totoro2010]

& parents with kids studying in std 2 Lick Hung this year, do you agree that the chinese (esp the penlisan paper) this year has become much much more difficult than previous, what i feel is it's a sudden & deep dive of the level, instead of increasing the depth gradually....not only my girl having difficulty in understanding & remembering all those "chan yue" in her chinese bina ayat, the mummy also finding difficulties in helping her to understand & memorize same for the exam.


If I found my kid can't memorise the difficult chinese bina ayat example that created by the teacher, especially the ayat used "chen yu", I will create a simple and easier one to replace it. :)

[currymee]

The more I read this thread, the more I feel like I am a lazy-go-happy father. :o

Let me share how we (me & wife) do revision for my kid.... We plan it this way so that it is easy for him and stress-free for us.

1.Every weekday after school , will spent about an hour at night to go thru the “tough” part of the homework. He has a choice to do the homework at night or the next morning.

2.I divide weekend (Sat & Sun) to 3 sections – morning, afternoon and night. He needs to study (homework or revision) for 2 sections, i.e. he has one section completely study-free.

3.During school breaks/holidays, he still need to spend one section of the day for studies (more for forward studies, i.e. something which has not been taught yet in class).

During the study-free time, he has complete freedom to do whatever he likes - read comic, watch TV, play Nntendo, etc.

So far, this arrangement is working quite well judging from his average marks and position in last year standard 1.

Cheers

Bro,

Your son is doing a lot leh .... :D :D Mine - the weekend is to read Chinese for two hours per day, after that, he is free for the rest of the weekend !!

My son reads BM and English on alternate weekdays morning for an hour.

[rachel sj]

If I found my kid can't memorise the difficult chinese bina ayat example that created by the teacher, especially the ayat used "chen yu", I will create a simple and easier one to replace it. :)

I thought of that too, but an experinced mother once told me if I do that, my girl wont get full marks for the sentences she made in the exam. And the std (of the bina ayat) gets higher & highter as she goes to higher grades....therefore, it's better to start practising the full/perfect sentence while they are at stadard 2...but this is just the experienced mum's personal opinion & I agree so.

[Rhiga]

Well, I had to admit that I am a planning freak. :D

I always believe If you plan well, the difficulty/complexity can be reduced.

Among the 3 items I mentioned above, I emphasize the most on item (1).

Item (2) is a must when exam is coming (3-4 weeks before exam date)

And for item (3), I set a target of what he should acquire during school break. Once he achieves the expectation, I just let him has the rest of the holidays himself.

Cheers

[currymee]

I thought of that too, but an experinced mother once told me if I do that, my girl wont get full marks for the sentences she made in the exam. And the std (of the bina ayat) gets higher & highter as she goes to higher grades....therefore, it's better to start practising the full/perfect sentence while they are at stadard 2...but this is just the experienced mum's personal opinion & I agree so.

This is what I think when it comes to Bina Ayat in all 3 languages - I was told by a grandparent (ex-examiner) :D that the child must be able to demonstrate in the sentence they constructed that they understand the meaning and essence of the word and are able to use it correctly. Lengthwise is immaterial if the essence is well presented.

I am always wary of Lick Hung's tendency to get the children to memorise long sentences but rather encourage my son to construct his own sentences while achieving the aims of Bina Ayat.

[currymee]

Bro,

Good planning always helps :)

Well, for my son, from Std 2 onwards, I am building in his co-curiculum activities as compulsary attendance/participation and he has to work around them too :)

[Mommy]

The more I read this thread, the more I feel like I am a lazy-go-happy father. :o

Let me share how we (me & wife) do revision for my kid.... We plan it this way so that it is easy for him and stress-free for us.

1.Every weekday after school , will spent about an hour at night to go thru the “tough” part of the homework. He has a choice to do the homework at night or the next morning.

2.I divide weekend (Sat & Sun) to 3 sections – morning, afternoon and night. He needs to study (homework or revision) for 2 sections, i.e. he has one section completely study-free.

3.During school breaks/holidays, he still need to spend one section of the day for studies (more for forward studies, i.e. something which has not been taught yet in class).

During the study-free time, he has complete freedom to do whatever he likes - read comic, watch TV, play Nntendo, etc.

So far, this arrangement is working quite well judging from his average marks and position in last year standard 1.

Cheers

Perhaps, i would say this is a perfect planning if mommy is not working full time. I have difficulties in doing this.
1. Son only have night with me as morning, I need to send him to day care while I go to work. He will usually finish his homework around 10pm & I will put him to sleep so that he wont be too tired after a whole day out of the house.
2. Weekend, Sat morning -> he will have activities; Afternoon -> sometimes continue with Friday homework or I will let him rest
3. Sunday -> Morning - will do some workbook; rest of the day- will let him rest

Parents, I hope I am not too lenient with my son...
Unfortunately, I know my son feel tortured of the past 1 week of me doing revision with him... :(
After this round revision which I find it very tough, so much tougher than Std 1 also its only few exercise, perhaps no more free time during Sat & Sun...
Agree with Rachel, the chinese is so tough & I have a tough time getting him the correct structure of the sentence. Similarly to Bahasa. Until now, Son still not sure how to answer Bahasa comprehension.
I just wonder how he can answer in his Pemahaman Bahasa next week.

[Rhiga]

Bro,

I agreed with you that it is too early to ask students of std 1 & 2 to construct sentence. They are still weak at vocab, preposition, conjunction, etc. in order to construct a sentence.

But since this is already an irrevocable part of the syllabus in BM and BC… I think there is no other choice but to memorize the sentences at this stage. Hopefully, when they are std 3 onwards, the memory in std 1 & 2 plus the better understanding of the language will help them in Bina ayat.

Cheers

[currymee]

.... Similarly to Bahasa. Until now, Son still not sure how to answer Bahasa comprehension.
I just wonder how he can answer in his Pemahaman Bahasa next week.

For BM comprehension, you have to teach him the "exam techniques" - how to identify keywords in question and look for them in the passage, and look one sentence above and below of the keywords in passage to ensure the full meaning/answer is obtained. At primary level, this technique should suffice until PMR :) :) - tried, tested and certified by currymee (who has been scoring As in BM all way :D !!)

[Rhiga]

Perhaps, i would say this is a perfect planning if mommy is not working full time. I have difficulties in doing this.
.

Both of us working full time.. and time is always an issue.

It is always depend on how you manage the time...


Cheers

[currymee]

For coming BM Pemahaman - make sure your kids know meaning of the following bahasa istana:

1) baginda
2) beta
3) patik
4) berangkat
5) titah
6) ampun
7) pohon

[hsiaoho]

I have the softcopy which I circulated last year... you want? PM me with your email address please...

hihi... thank you my email address is hsiaoho868@hotmail.com.... really appreciated/// thanks again :)

[hsiaoho]

Firstly, as parents, we are members of the PIBG (PTA in Bahasa Malaysia) but we are not the POWERFUL "PIBG COMMITTEE" .... in Malaysia, the term "PIBG" is loosely used to refer to the PIBG COMMITTEE.

Yes, it is similar to overseas PTA .... the only major difference is that the once the PIBG committee has been elected, they will run everything without seeking any more parental inputs (except $$$$ :p ), all events are organised by them, parents just buy tickets/donations ... so if you plan to play AN ACTIVE ROLE, then the only way is to get yourself elected into the PIBG committee.

However, like Birdy said, getting yourself elected is almost next to impossible as the present committee (for the last few years) always quickly RE-ELECT THEMSELVES ... at last year's PIBG AGM, I just went to the toilet for 5 minutes, and when I got back, it was ALL OVER :eek: the committee had re-elected themselves !!

I was just being "naughty" at suggesting that only "aspiring-MCA" politicians are elected and stayed on "forever" as PIBG and Board of Governors of SJKCs ... since in the past, MCA has always regarded the SJKCs and their committees as their "domain" or else, difficult for the SJKCs to get Govt (taxpayer - yours and mine) funding .... sad, but it is the racial-based Malaysian politics .... but let's stay out of that area in this thread or else KWChang will come and close shop on us !! :eek:

One of the reason why I choose not to stand for the PIBG committe is that I tend to have a very short-fuse for the stupidity of politicans (I used to deal with them for years - wasted a lot of time !! :mad: ), and in SJKCs, dealing with politicians to get the precious Govt funding (OUR MONEY BACK) is important ... I will be doing the school and all of us a disservice, if I blow my top as a committee member when MCA politicians start acting/talking stupid and lose us the money !! :o


thank you for u information... sound like this is not me... but will keep support the schooll... as myself also from the chinese school before.... and i know they not getting enough money from the govt.... what a pity...

[currymee]

Both of us working full time.. and time is always an issue.

It is always depend on how you manage the time...


Cheers

Mommy,

I think Saga's main point here is CONSISTENCY and DISCIPLINE in doing daily work - apart from school homework, it is good to develop a habit in your son to include an exercise in all 3 languages from workbooks daily. That is what I do in order to maintain a level of fluency in my son - everyday besides homework, he has to do an exercise in one of the languages from the workbooks. Once he has started to develop this habit, then it is a matter of just stepping up during revision time for exams - less stress and torturing !

Since your son is in a daycare, do they include tuition, if yes, then you make a point to check his daycare/tuition workbook daily, and make sure he does something daily ... according to my wifey (who is an ex-SJKC, I am an ex-SK boy - play, play, play only :p !!) , success in SJKC is "consistency and discipline" in daily work.

[Rhiga]

.... success in SJKC is "consistency and discipline" in daily work.


Bro,

100% correct. This is the main reason I put my son in Chinese school instead of private school.

Consistency and discipline reduce stress and difficulty too...
How to instil consistency and discipline ? And what is the "appropriate magnitude of discipline" is really up to the parent's expectation and the kid tolerance level.

It is always good to start early i.e. from pre-school.

The bottom line is - there must be a balance between studies and play, and the kid is happy i.e. the kid feels proud of his hard work and he feel good he is not deprived from the fun of playing.

Cheers

[Mommy]

Thanks to every parents for your advice. This mommy is so worry of son's exam not sleeping well for the past week ;) . Phew, there's another 11/2 week to go.
I will try this tactic of daily workbook and hopefully will work well for son.
thanks thanks thanks :D

[Mommy]

By the way, notice son Std 2 maths syllabus is only all the additions. So, are they only tested additions, no subtraction?
any one knows?

[currymee]

By the way, notice son Std 2 maths syllabus is only all the additions. So, are they only tested additions, no subtraction?
any one knows?

Best to also include some Std 1 Maths (subtraction) into the mix - technically, Maths is a subject that is build-up continuously as time progresses and not restricted to current syallabus .... :) What I mean is that the kids should know all the Std 1 stuff as well as the current Std 2 stuff.

[hsiaoho]

I will email any Std 1 papers I got - it is a mix bag of years - just email me at: currymee88@gmail.com

hi i got u past year paper... thank you very much...
if anything i can help i will... help out ..... :cool: :D

[currymee]

Please register and discuss on the forum here :)

A few of the readers have started to initiate some email discussions with me regarding Lick Hung matters. While I will try to assist, please note that I do not check my currymee88@gmail.com email as frequently like I check this forum. :p :p - also I prefer to discuss those subjects here for the greater benefit of all.

Furthermore, it is better that any questions/discussions are done here, so that others with deeper and better understanding on the subject than myself are able to share their experience and knowledge. That is the purprose of this sub-forum, for parents/guardians/whoever interested to share and exchange our knowledge and experience regarding education in Lick Hung.

We operate on a "pro-bono" (free) sharing and networking basis - so there is no charge, spams, marketing gimmicks - at least by me !! :)

So, please register as forum members and join us. If you are having registration problems, please email me your username and I will inform Admin that you are a "kawan baru" waiting to join and is "jammed" by the system's defensive mechanism against hoax aka KWChang :D ;) .

[fongkimseng]

Examination Check-list

.........

7) MOST IMPORTANT - give them a kiss/hug and say "TRY YOUR BEST" !! :D - you have no idea how much pressure is taken off their little shoulders and how comfortable and relax they feel after you do and say this - HIGHLY recommended !! :)

Currymee,

Thank you for the little tips esp item 7) :) - my daughter-in-law was in tears when my grandson responded to her hugs and kisses when she did as you suggested above :) - both mother and son has been "arguing" for the last week or so over revision or his lack of enthusiasm to do so ....

Thanks again :)

[rachel sj]

As usual, daughter told me yesterday that teacher came up with "surprise" questions (2 in total) in the bina ayat...lucky she could construct her own sentences. very very witty...

[currymee]

Currymee,

Thank you for the little tips esp item 7) :) - my daughter-in-law was in tears when my grandson responded to her hugs and kisses when she did as you suggested above :) - both mother and son has been "arguing" for the last week or so over revision or his lack of enthusiasm to do so ....

Thanks again :)

Cikgu Fong,

You are most welcome :) - I am just glad that it helps and surprised that someone actually took heed of my advice :D :D :D I always do tell my son that when in revision, you push for as hard as you can and try to get 100% BUT when it comes to exams, TRY YOUR BEST because like rachel_sj said, Lick Hung always have "surprise and trick" questions, so just try your best !!

[currymee]

As usual, daughter told me yesterday that teacher came up with "surprise" questions (2 in total) in the bina ayat...lucky she could construct her own sentences. very very witty...

Hahaha ... Lick Hung will not be Lick Hung IF they don't do "tricks and surprises" in examinations .... :p :p :D :D

All parents by now should now that 80-90% of the stuff are in accordance to the scope of exams .... 10% are the SURPRISES !!! :D :D

[Rhiga]

I was told during the Std 2 BM Penulisan exam yesterday (from 2pm to 3pm)…….

From 1 – 2pm. The BM teacher of one class wrote down all the words for Bina ayat on blackboard and asked the students to practice Bina ayat on a piece of paper, some sort of revision before the exam.

Apparently, the practice is very close to actual exam questions for Bina ayat !!

Not sure whether other classess have similar practice. If not, this is not good and not fair....

[hsiaoho]

I have the softcopy which I circulated last year... you want? PM me with your email address please...
my email is hsiaoho868@hotmail.com
thank you... for u help...

[currymee]

I was told during the Std 2 BM Penulisan exam yesterday (from 2pm to 3pm)…….

From 1 – 2pm. The BM teacher of one class wrote down all the words for Bina ayat on blackboard and asked the students to practice Bina ayat on a piece of paper, some sort of revision before the exam.

Apparently, the practice is very close to actual exam questions for Bina ayat !!

Not sure whether other classess have similar practice. If not, this is not good and not fair....

Not in my son's class - furthermore, I heard similar stories as well during Std 1 . I hope the school management who is reading this forum do take note IF such incidents do occur.

Personally, I am not too bothered as I don't expect my son to "win" any of Lick Hung's plastic trophies or end up in the top 10 of his class. It is more important that he learns the proper way of sitting for the exams instead of being happy at getting "leak" questions. :p

[Fledgeling]

School Registration Hours are:

Monday - Thursday
8:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Friday (different time because of Friday prayers)
8:00am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 4:00pm

The notice did not mention any specific dates but based on previous years it is for the whole month of MARCH from MARCH 1st :)

Currymee, thanks for this - I am planning to go register my daughter on Mar 1st and I am currently getting the materials ready.

Question: I live in SS18 - are the chances of my daughter getting into the school high? If they don't accept her into Lick Hung, then where will they put her?

[birdy]

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Is it correct that for Science paper, it includes standard 1 topics as well? :eek: How do they expect the children to revise when they have returned all the books?!

[currymee]

Is it correct that for Science paper, it includes standard 1 topics as well? :eek: How do they expect the children to revise when they have returned all the books?!

Yes, it is correct - if you look at the Std 2 past year paper around 20-30% of the exam questions are from Std 1.

How to revise without any books ? :) Well, I use the Std 1 Past year Science papers (esp the final term one) for revision instead of books :D :D - hope it works !!

I was also recommended a good 2-volume Buku Sumber for Science but I haven't got the chance to go and check it out yet. I cannot remember the publisher now - it is by one of the Chinese publisher - either Cemerlang, Gemilang or Hup Lick, I need to go back and ask the parent again, he told me last week when we were dicussing about this very topic - apparently, it is a UPSR Revision Guide Book :eek: - time for me to drop into Casamac again and ask ....

[currymee]

Registration for 2012

Has any parents successfully managed to login and register in the last week or so at: http://apps.moe.gov.my/esppsel/pptahun1 :confused: I tried to help a few of my friends' kids but the system is still not available.

Can anyone confirm please? The parents are getting kan-cheong already !!! :rolleyes:

[Rhiga]

Not in my son's class - furthermore, I heard similar stories as well during Std 1 . I hope the school management who is reading this forum do take note IF such incidents do occur.




May I add, I want LEVEL PLAYING FIELD.

Please ensure this is practiced in LH.

[currymee]

May I add, I want LEVEL PLAYING FIELD.

Please ensure this is practiced in LH.

Errrrr ... Bro, you may be disappointed here :p

Let me give you an example, long long time ago .... when currymee was just a small packet of Maggi Mee :p :D In his class, primary school, there were 2 students whose parents were teachers in the same school and lo and behold, they were always No. 1 or 2 in class for all 6 years !! :eek: Maggi Mee studied until almost botak and nothing to do with the MSG flavouring but to no avail, somehow, all those tricky questions, they know how to answer :confused: .... however, when go to SMK, Maggi Mee "sapu" those two kaw-kaw .... and their performance dropped to middle of class. I have heard this story played again and again many many times throughout Malaysia and some say maybe in Singapore also ... :rolleyes: , so don't expect "level playing field" except in PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS :p

I rather have a PUBLIC UPSR than a Lick Hung run-internal examination, hence I was not that keen on the recent Govt proposal (abandoned) to abolish UPSR and have school-based assessments.

I am not saying/implying that there is such improper actions by anyone in LH BUT the temptations are there .... after all, everyone is human and not robot (exception could be KWChang leh in moderating the forum ... :p :D )

[currymee]

Simpulan Bahasa for Std 2

Apart from what was found in the BM text and activity books - suggest you also make sure the kids remember some of the "old" Std 1 simpulan bahasa like:

1) Ulat buku - loves to read
2) Otak cair - clever
3) Cahaya mata - newborn
4) Buah tangan - gift
5) Berat tulang - lazy
6) Ringan tulang - hard working
7) Kaki bangku - don't know how kick a ball
8) Cakar ayam - bad hand writing
9) Kaki ayam - barefoot
10) Tidur ayam - light sleeper

etc .... :) I am in the process of looking for a good simpulan bahasa guidebook - simple, easy with examples :) Anybody got any recommendations ? ;)

[currymee]

Buku Sumber Sains (Buku 1 and 2)
Publisher: Gemilang
Price: RM14.90 per book

Saw the books at Casamac just now, RM14.90 each, bi-lingual (English and Chinese) KBSR and UPSR SJKC syllabus. A good book but maybe a bit deep for now - definitely comprehensive and covers everything. How I wish I had something like this long long time ago ... nice, colourful, well-explained. I got to ask the Science home-teacher (wifey :p ) first whether she wants or not as a reference and teaching aid for son. :D

Birdy, you may want to have a look at these books :)

[hsiaoho]

hihi... thank you my email address is hsiaoho868@hotmail.com.... really appreciated/// thanks again :)


thank you so much for the past year paper... is really help...
i felt like i am atudy too.. my poor girl is catch up really hard out... my godness... is such a hard work for me... after exam.. i need holidays hahahhaha :D

[hsiaoho]

Examination Check-list

I know this is "silly"/trivial to mention BUT I have known many cases of children, in their haste of last minute study/cramming FORGOT to:

1) Bring pencils and sharpener (sharpen ones - best do it before going to school) - if using mechanical pencil, forgot to bring spare leads :eek:

2) Bring erasers (No. 1 problem) - teachers don't like the sharing-sharing business during exams :rolleyes:

3) Bring ruler (to connect/padan)

4) Bring colour pencils (sharpen also)

5) Eat a proper meal and drink water during lunch.

6) Clean the spectacles for those wearing glasses :p :D :D

7) MOST IMPORTANT - give them a kiss/hug and say "TRY YOUR BEST" !! :D - you have no idea how much pressure is taken off their little shoulders and how comfortable and relax they feel after you do and say this - HIGHLY recommended !! :)


thank you currymee.. this is really helpful... this had remind me about what to prepare for her exam..

[currymee]

CONGRATULATIONS TO SJKC LICK HUNG - 17/2/2011 :)

Just read that SJKC Lick Hung has been selected as one of the 23 schools in the 2011 batch of HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOL (HPS) - guess the school HM will change the big signboard again ;) :D

http://www.sun2surf.com/article.cfm?id=57689

and

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/17/nation/20110217204201&sec=nation

and

http://www.nst.com.my/articles/joinstheelite/Article//Article

One week old news - hey, all parents were busy preparing for exams - who reads the newspaper anymore :o :o :o :p

[birdy]

Buku Sumber Sains (Buku 1 and 2)
Publisher: Gemilang
Price: RM14.90 per book

Saw the books at Casamac just now, RM14.90 each, bi-lingual (English and Chinese) KBSR and UPSR SJKC syllabus.

Birdy, you may want to have a look at these books :)
Thanks currymee for the head up. I will take a look this Saturday.

[fongkimseng]

CONGRATULATIONS TO SJKC LICK HUNG - 17/2/2011 :)

Just read that SJKC Lick Hung has been selected as one of the 23 schools in the 2011 batch of HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOL (HPS) - guess the school HM will change the big signboard again ;) :D

http://www.sun2surf.com/article.cfm?id=57689

and

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/17/nation/20110217204201&sec=nation

and

http://www.nst.com.my/articles/joinstheelite/Article//Article

One week old news - hey, all parents were busy preparing for exams - who reads the newspaper anymore :o :o :o :p

Yes, well done Lick Hung :) - the excellent performance in UPSR 2010 must have helped a lot :) As an ex-teacher, I can say that RM700,000 is a lot of money for the school - hope it is well utilised and managed by the HM for the school facilities and rewarding the teachers, and not wasted on silly things like "new signboard" - Lick Hung don't need that.

[currymee]

Yes, well done Lick Hung :) - the excellent performance in UPSR 2010 must have helped a lot :) As an ex-teacher, I can say that RM700,000 is a lot of money for the school - hope it is well utilised and managed by the HM for the school facilities and rewarding the teachers, and not wasted on silly things like "new signboard" - Lick Hung don't need that.

I agree :) Those HUGE stainless steel signboard by the side of the Admin building must have cost a big $$$$$$ - let's hope they will not be so wasteful again !!

[currymee]

BM and ENGLISH in SJKCs :(

Recently, after going through Std 1 and Std 2, BM and English syllabuses with my wife (by reviewing the textbooks and workbooks up to Std 6 in the bookshop), I have to admit that the teaching of both subjects are really poor. I know that the Lick Hung teachers are trying their best and have to follow the official syllabuses (so I am not going to knock them) but looking at the syllabuses, I think it will get a lot worse as time goes by .... with no future improvement in sight .... :( Malaysia's English teaching is going to the doghouse. :(

We are taking a big risk but my wife has told me to stop following the SJKCs syllabuses for both subjects and switch to using the Kebangsaan version for BM and the Singaporean Primary level (or use back the old 1970s Malaysian syllabus) for English. The gap between them and SJKCs are way too big. It will be detrimental to the kids if they continue to follow the SJKCs syllabuses for both languages. Even sending to extra tuition is not going to help as they will follow the same flawed syllabuses. (Note: During CNY spring cleaning, I found some of my "ancient" English textbooks & guidebooks - just need to dust them off nicely ;) )

So, I have just being assigned FULLTIME BM and English teacher for my two kids - home-schooling for these two subjects.

PS: We are not telling the kids or else they will not pay attention in class !! :p :p I am just sharing with other parents who may be feeling frustrated at what is going on when we review the kids' homework and start to notice the level of "slow decline" or lack of progress in both languages.

[Char Aznable]

BM and ENGLISH in SJKCs :(

.....

We are taking a big risk but my wife has told me to stop following the SJKCs syllabuses for both subjects and switch to using the Kebangsaan version for BM and the Singaporean Primary level (or use back the old 1970s Malaysian syllabus) for English. ......

CM,

Hope you don't mind sharing with us what sort of study plans and books that you are planning to use to home-school your kids in BM and English. :)

[currymee]

CM,

Hope you don't mind sharing with us what sort of study plans and books that you are planning to use to home-school your kids in BM and English. :)

Sure, no problem :) However, I think I have mentioned bits and pieces about what sort of books I used or plan to use in the older posts in this forum. As for study plans, I haven't got anything solid worked out specifically, more like as I go along I improvise. I am planning to start a proper study plan next week or so, after the current school exams - first thing first ;)

I have to say that after posting what my wife and I discussed, I realised that I need to have a long term systematic plan of study especially when I am not a trained teacher in those subjects. I am just a well-educated parent in these two subjects long long time ago :) I have to try and put together the best possible method to learn English and BM from a few sources/syllabuses and based on my own experience.

[fongkimseng]

BM and ENGLISH in SJKCs :(

...

We are taking a big risk but my wife has told me to stop following the SJKCs syllabuses for both subjects and switch to using the Kebangsaan version for BM and the Singaporean Primary level (or use back the old 1970s Malaysian syllabus) for English. The gap between them and SJKCs are way too big. It will be detrimental to the kids if they continue to follow the SJKCs syllabuses for both languages. Even sending to extra tuition is not going to help as they will follow the same flawed syllabuses.

...

Currymee,

While I admire your decision to take such a bold move, I do have a word of advice and caution for you to note.

Your son is going to sit for KBSR SJKC UPSR examination like my grandson. For better or worse, it is not advisable to stop or ignore the syllabus as your wife suggested. Yes, I do agree that the syllabus has gone from bad to worse but at the end of the day, that is still the syllabus that your son will sit for the examinations.

Hence, my advice is instead of not following the SJKC KBSR syllabus, DO ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY work using the Kebangsaan BM or Singapore's Primary Level English.

Malaysian Ministry of Education is too political in nature and implementation, that is the crux of the education problem :mad: :( . Instead of maintaining or raising the high standard syllabuses and examinations of the 1960s and 70s, the Government had (and still does) chosen the path to "dumb down" the syllabuses and examinations instead of raising the standard of pedagogy.

This is to serve the purpose of artificially "improving" the education of the rural students when in reality, everyone is being "retarded" instead. I have argued this matter many times over the years of my service as a teacher but to no avail. I am happy that you and your wife are cognisant of the decline and are willing to take steps to remedy the situation for your children.

Good luck :)

[fRaNkY]

Ask around, i hv heard of singapore standard tuitions to take the exams. There r also lots of sg syllabus books in popular summit. As long as your kids do well, he can go schooling in sg.

The asian scholarship was advertised few weeks ago in the star.

There r also australian based exam to guage his level with ozzie.

[currymee]

Currymee,

While I admire your decision to take such a bold move, I do have a word of advice and caution for you to note.

Your son is going to sit for KBSR SJKC UPSR examination like my grandson. For better or worse, it is not advisable to stop or ignore the syllabus as your wife suggested. Yes, I do agree that the syllabus has gone from bad to worse but at the end of the day, that is still the syllabus that your son will sit for the examinations.

Hence, my advice is instead of not following the SJKC KBSR syllabus, DO ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY work using the Kebangsaan BM or Singapore's Primary Level English.

Malaysian Ministry of Education is too political in nature and implementation, that is the crux of the education problem :mad: :( . Instead of maintaining or raising the high standard syllabuses and examinations of the 1960s and 70s, the Government had (and still does) chosen the path to "dumb down" the syllabuses and examinations instead of raising the standard of pedagogy.

This is to serve the purpose of artificially "improving" the education of the rural students when in reality, everyone is being "retarded" instead. I have argued this matter many times over the years of my service as a teacher but to no avail. I am happy that you and your wife are cognisant of the decline and are willing to take steps to remedy the situation for your children.

Good luck :)

Cikgu Fong,

Thank you for the advice :) Yes, I do agree, it is better to supplement than replace altogether since the main objective is to strengthen and enhance his command and fluency of BM and English beyond the SJKC KBSR syllabuses.

My wife and I noted from our nephews and nieces that when they went to SMK, they were struggling with both languages as the depth was higher than what they had learned in SJKCs - they scored 6As and 7As in UPSR with As in BM and English, but struggled in secondary school.

We concluded that one of the main factor is the lack of systematic teaching and depth in the grammar foundation for both languages. From what we have seen to date in Lick Hung Std 1 and 2, the teaching of grammar foundation in both BM and English is shambolic at best and non-existent most of the time. Students are taught to copy, memorise and rote learn without knowing in depth why, where, when and how to use them. Wife said from her own experience, SJKC will teach these topics around Std 5 and 6, which is way too late by then ... the bad habits (common errors) and rots will have set in ....

[currymee]

Official Notice for Registration of Students 2012 & 2013

NOTE: The website address is different from what was pasted on the pillar of the main gate a week ago - this is the LATEST update, I guess. :)

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/Reg2012-13.jpg

[currymee]

Disappointed with Popular Bookstore "discrimination" :(

Yesterday, since I was at Sunway Pyramid for my weekly shopping, I went to look for some SJKC workbooks for my nephews and nieces who were studying in other SJKCs. Their mums asked me to help out :rolleyes:

But as I was going to pay for them, I was informed by the cashier, that Popular NO LONGER GIVES DISCOUNTS for SJKC workbooks published by other publishers except their own (EPH) :eek: - btw, EPH workbooks are too easy for SJKCs :p :p

I asked why the "discrimination" (special treatment) against SJKCs - no reply just that this is the new order from HQ and cashier even showed me the official notice. As a matter of principle, I left the books and just walked out :mad: and went over to Casamac (10% off) and got them instead !!

Yes, it is a free market, willing buyer willing seller, etc etc ... I know Popular can decide whatever business policies and marketing strategies that they want - I was just too disappointed that SJKCs were singled out for "special treatment" :mad: - trying to squeeze more money from the SJKC parents because we care for our kids education and buy more workbooks than SK ?

[hsiaoho]

Disappointed with Popular Bookstore "discrimination" :(

Yesterday, since I was at Sunway Pyramid for my weekly shopping, I went to look for some SJKC workbooks for my nephews and nieces who were studying in other SJKCs. Their mums asked me to help out :rolleyes:

But as I was going to pay for them, I was informed by the cashier, that Popular NO LONGER GIVES DISCOUNTS for SJKC workbooks published by other publishers except their own (EPH) :eek: - btw, EPH workbooks are too easy for SJKCs :p :p

I asked why the "discrimination" (special treatment) against SJKCs - no reply just that this is the new order from HQ and cashier even showed me the official notice. As a matter of principle, I left the books and just walked out :mad: and went over to Casamac (10% off) and got them instead !!

Yes, it is a free market, willing buyer willing seller, etc etc ... I know Popular can decide whatever business policies and marketing strategies that they want - I was just too disappointed that SJKCs were singled out for "special treatment" :mad: - trying to squeeze more money from the SJKC parents because we care for our kids education and buy more workbooks than SK ?


this is sad .... i didnt know about it.... next time may go casamac... that is what i hate about MY system..... unfair..

[currymee]

this is sad .... i didnt know about it.... next time may go casamac... that is what i hate about MY system..... unfair..

No worries, it is their "loss" as I am an avid shopper on books, magazines, stationaries etc .... forgot to add, to top it all, they asked me to renew my membership and pay annual fee of RM12.00 - I just laughed as in my mind, Casmac (life membership - RM5 one-time only), BIG bookstore (RM10.00 per annum) and both giving discounts .... I just smiled and said "next time" :p :p - when PIGS FLY !! :D

[currymee]

Exams Today - 3 more days to go !!

I will be so happy to see the end of the exams :) . My nephews and nieces were asking my son over a family gathering over the weekend, why Lick Hung so crazy one, exams SO EARLY and SO MANY TIMES ? Their schools exams will only start in MAY and only 3 times a year .... my son just shrugged and then he remembered what I told his mother and replied: Maybe we do so many exams, that's why the school is now SEKOLAH BERPRESTATSI TINGGI (HPS) lor hahahaa .... :p :p

Then the auntie asked me, what is HPS ? Errr ... my reply, more paper-work for teachers, less time for students and MORE MONEY for HM ... :D :D

[Busy Mom]

Hello World...its good to be 'back'..:)

Thanks kwchang & currymee for your help.

I've been a silent reader for many months and i now feel should join in to this big family of Lick Hung parents support group.

Though my girl will not be in std 1 till next year but i have gotten much info about the school through this forum...thanks all!

[Mommy]

Exams Today - 3 more days to go !!

I will be so happy to see the end of the exams :) . ...............

yeah yeah yeah, mommy is so exhausted...Cannot imagine how son feels... ;)

[currymee]

COLOUR PENCILS - for Std 1 and 2 exams !!

Parents, make sure your kids bring their colour pencils for the exams - some of the exam papers will require the kids to do some colouring - Maths, Science, Moral etc .... and remind the kids to READ THE INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY ! :)

[Rhiga]

:(

Recently, after going through Std 1 and Std 2, BM and English syllabuses with my wife (by reviewing the textbooks and workbooks up to Std 6 in the bookshop), I have to admit that the teaching of both subjects are really poor. I know that the Lick Hung teachers are trying their best and have to follow the official syllabuses (so I am not going to knock them) but looking at the syllabuses, I think it will get a lot worse as time goes by .... with no future improvement in sight .... :( Malaysia's English teaching is going to the doghouse. :(



Bro,

It depends on what is the secondary education plan for the kid.

If SMK is not the choice for secondary education, spend less time on BM.

If Chinese independent school is the secondary choice, spend more time on Mandarin and do self-revision on English ( the Singapore Syllabus is a good practice).

If private/international school is the secondary choice, then let the kid have a good feel on 6 years primary Mandarin foundation, and spend more time prepare his English proficiency for secondary private school.

Cheers

[fongkimseng]

Bro,

It depends on what is the secondary education plan for the kid.

If SMK is not the choice for secondary education, spend less time on BM.

If Chinese independent school is the secondary choice, spend more time on Mandarin and do self-revision on English ( the Singapore Syllabus is a good practice).

If private/international school is the secondary choice, then let the kid have a good feel on 6 years primary Mandarin foundation, and spend more time prepare his English proficiency for secondary private school.

Cheers

That is a very logical and rational way to plan. I guess it will also depend on the financial strength of the parents.

[fongkimseng]

Exams Today - 3 more days to go !!

I will be so happy to see the end of the exams :) . My nephews and nieces were asking my son over a family gathering over the weekend, why Lick Hung so crazy one, exams SO EARLY and SO MANY TIMES ? Their schools exams will only start in MAY and only 3 times a year .... my son just shrugged and then he remembered what I told his mother and replied: Maybe we do so many exams, that's why the school is now SEKOLAH BERPRESTATSI TINGGI (HPS) lor hahahaa .... :p :p

Then the auntie asked me, what is HPS ? Errr ... my reply, more paper-work for teachers, less time for students and MORE MONEY for HM ... :D :D

Ha ha ha :) :) .... first time I have heard anyone described the "most prestigious" school award in such simple terms - very true though :D However, I doubt if the Lick Hung HM or Minister of Education (DPM) will be impressed with your statement. ;)

[fongkimseng]

Muhyiddin gives RM18m in ‘new deal’ to teachers - hopefully, the Lick Hung teachers will be getting some of these rewards for work well-done :)

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/muhyiddin-gives-rm18m-in-new-deal-to-teachers/

[currymee]

.... first time I have heard anyone described the "most prestigious" school award in such simple terms - very true though :D However, I doubt if the Lick Hung HM or Minister of Education (DPM) will be impressed with your statement. ;)

hehehee ... :p :D - I am just stating a fact from another point of view :rolleyes:

Anyway, have to be humble when talking about schools among relatives :o .... although Lick Hung is no. 1 SJKC in Selangor, as far as I am concerned, it is HOW MY SON PERFORMS THAT MATTERS .... everything else, I say a few good and nice words and congratulate a few people BUT really has no impact whatsoever to my son's education - English and BM teaching still sucks !! :( :p :D

[currymee]

Bro,

It depends on what is the secondary education plan for the kid.

If SMK is not the choice for secondary education, spend less time on BM.

If Chinese independent school is the secondary choice, spend more time on Mandarin and do self-revision on English ( the Singapore Syllabus is a good practice).

If private/international school is the secondary choice, then let the kid have a good feel on 6 years primary Mandarin foundation, and spend more time prepare his English proficiency for secondary private school.

Cheers

Bro,

Unless I strike LOTTERY big time and can afford the International school fees, it will be SMK for my kids .... so have to start preparing them with a firmer and stronger foundation in BM and English than what the SJKCs are offering (not good enough - sad to say) :(

I heard that in one school near the The Mines area - the school fee is RM10K a month !!! :eek: :eek:

Both my wife and I have already ruled out Chinese Independent school or for our kids to try for those Singaporean scholarships that many Lick Hung parents are keen to try .... we are not that keen on the idea of the kids going off to Singapore or wherever before SPM / O-levels

[Rhiga]

Sure, money is always the deciding factor when making choices.

Chinese independent school costs much lesser than international school and their “standardized school exam” is widely accepted by many varsities in US, UK, Singapore and Australia as entrance qualification. The challenge is the English command of the students is weak. Students may (I think I would say very likely) uncompetitive during the interview for top varsity undergraduate entrance and scholarship.

International school, the fee is damn high (30-40K a year). The plus points are - wider exposure from the pool of students and from the school activities, good command of English and confident in communication skills which are the key factors in present requirement, apart from academic.

For those who manage to pursue undergraduate course in top varsity like Harvard, I noticed quite common they studied in international school before. I can be wrong but this is my observation.


Cheers

[Rhiga]

Bro,

Unless I strike LOTTERY big time and can afford the International school fees, it will be SMK for my kids .... so have to start preparing them with a firmer and stronger foundation in BM and English than what the SJKCs are offering (not good enough - sad to say) :(

I heard that in one school near the The Mines area - the school fee is RM10K a month !!! :eek: :eek:

Both my wife and I have already ruled out Chinese Independent school or for our kids to try for those Singaporean scholarships that many Lick Hung parents are keen to try .... we are not that keen on the idea of the kids going off to Singapore or wherever before SPM / O-levels

Bro,

I quoted the two options (Chinese independent school and international school) because I just don’t want my kid to spend so much time study something which is totally irrelevant in his future pursue…. and to ask him to be good in three languages is just too much to ask regardless of whether he can deliver.

I went through the same curve from Chinese school to local varsity. I have A in BM and English but not Mandarin, and I really hate I spent so much time in studies during my secondary school time.

[currymee]

Bro,

I quoted the two options (Chinese independent school and international school) because I just don’t want my kid to spend so much time study something which is totally irrelevant in his future pursue…. and to ask him to be good in three languages is just too much to ask regardless of whether he can deliver.

I went through the same curve from Chinese school to local varsity. I have A in BM and English but not Mandarin, and I really hate I spent so much time in studies during my secondary school time.

Bro,

Thanks for the inputs and point of views - a few things for me to think over and ponder :) I have to admit that it has not crossed my mind that BM can be totally irrelevant in my son's future :eek: I am of the old-school, the more languages you can master, the better it will be. So, if push come to shove and IF he is only strong in 2 langauges, I guess it is decision time.

[Mommy]

After reading all parents concern about our kids secondary education, I should feel ashame of myself have such a pessimistic feeling whether my son can even complete his primary in Lick Hung.
It is only first term in Std 2, & both of us struggles through the first term exam... There are 3 more to go, and I wonder how we survive/scrape through.
Everyone is so competitive and I believe if either of us slack, we may not even scrape through UPSR....
Nevertheless, that doesnt mean he can stop studying, right...We dont have enough for private nor international, so its either SJKC or SK...
I have seen parents given their year 12 child to choose between Independent school & SMK. Wonder its advisable???

[Mommy]

After reading all parents concern about our kids secondary education, I should feel ashame of myself have such a pessimistic feeling whether my son can even complete his primary in Lick Hung.
It is only first term in Std 2, & both of us struggles through the first term exam... There are 3 more to go, and I wonder how we survive/scrape through.
Everyone is so competitive and I believe if either of us slack, we may not even scrape through UPSR....
Nevertheless, that doesnt mean he can stop studying, right...We dont have enough for private nor international, so its either SJKC or SK...
I have seen parents given their year 12 child to choose between Independent school & SMK. Wonder its advisable???

[currymee]

After reading all parents concern about our kids secondary education, I should feel ashame of myself have such a pessimistic feeling whether my son can even complete his primary in Lick Hung.
It is only first term in Std 2, & both of us struggles through the first term exam... There are 3 more to go, and I wonder how we survive/scrape through....


Relax Mommy :) ,

Your son just needs to find his confidence and self-discipline - you can help a lot by switching off all distractions - for example, in my household, when my son does his homework, the TV is OFF for everyone, everyone reads - whatever, books, comics, magazines, newspaper etc etc ...

Next is the discipline to regularly do at least ONE exercise chapter of workbook DAILY (yes, I am "cruel" :p ) - I only let my son off during ONE WEEK OF CNY, Xmas day, New Year's day, his birthday and during family holidays. If he doesn't finish this daily exercise, no games, no TV, no etc etc ... emphasise to him that it is his duty and responsibilty to study and do well in exams. That is HIS FIRST priority over toys, games, etc ....

So far, that works for my son since I started drilling that message into him since start of Std 1.

[Rhiga]

I think many of us have heard about the “Tiger mum” from US.

I don’t agreed with her in many of her teaching methods.

But one thing, I agreed completely – “she is the product of the good values such as hard work and discipline instilled by her parents. These good values will fade and will fade fast in her children if she did not do exactly what her parents did before”.

Of course, I always like to say the magnitude and how to balance it depends on different individuals.

Cheers

[rachel sj]

If SMK is not the choice for secondary education, spend less time on BM.

If Chinese independent school is the secondary choice, spend more time on Mandarin and do self-revision on English ( the Singapore Syllabus is a good practice).

If private/international school is the secondary choice, then let the kid have a good feel on 6 years primary Mandarin foundation, and spend more time prepare his English proficiency for secondary private school.

Cheers

Very very practical thinking, Sagamihara. Both hubby and I are working hard towards the 3rd option (private but not international school la), hopefully by when such private schools still teach KBSM syllabus. I know Sri KL has eradicated teaching KBSR in its primary school and it's now teaching cambrige international syallabus...

[akiyoshi]

This is interesting discussion - should spin off a separate thread by itself.

I still opt for SMK. But a good SMK. One that offers healthy competition, spirit of learning, a good mix of races with a common goal to do the school proud.
Usually, in a good SMK, the better students from SJKC and SJK would converge and learn to mix with each other.
And SMK introduces a great variety of club activities / societies and a lot of free time for other interests - a total change from SJKC.

Chinese Independent High Schools have very long classroom hours. Total focus on studies covering Malaysian syllabus as well as UEC. Famed for Maths prowess but not necessarily conducive to produce all-rounders. And 99.9% Chinese, students and teachers. I think 6 years of Primary school in SJKC is enough.

Private schools - well, if they are to teach Malaysian syllabus, then might as well just go for SMK. If International, err ...not quite necessary. Still not too late to consider A levels, etc after SPM.

I think the opportunity to study together with other races and learn to live with each other, respect each other is important. The school is the best place to provide that.

[birdy]

While SMK can promote multirace friendship... I would say that their standards are far from SMJK ... I personally switched from SMJK to SMK, only realized that the pace is not there....eventually the child may be influenced and have no sense of urgency. I can be one of the victim for that. No one to blame but myself :o

I was quite shocked that during my time, some students still don't know how to do the addition and substraction. Yes. you heard me correctly. Our additional math teacher has to teach from the basic again, this made the more advance students especially those from SRJK and SMJK feel bored and loose interest in the school.

I for one would opt for SMJK, if not private school after my personal experience. ;)

[currymee]

This is interesting discussion - should spin off a separate thread by itself.

I still opt for SMK. But a good SMK. One that offers healthy competition, spirit of learning, a good mix of races with a common goal to do the school proud.
Usually, in a good SMK, the better students from SJKC and SJK would converge and learn to mix with each other.
And SMK introduces a great variety of club activities / societies and a lot of free time for other interests - a total change from SJKC.

Chinese Independent High Schools have very long classroom hours. Total focus on studies covering Malaysian syllabus as well as UEC. Famed for Maths prowess but not necessarily conducive to produce all-rounders. And 99.9% Chinese, students and teachers. I think 6 years of Primary school in SJKC is enough.

Private schools - well, if they are to teach Malaysian syllabus, then might as well just go for SMK. If International, err ...not quite necessary. Still not too late to consider A levels, etc after SPM.

I think the opportunity to study together with other races and learn to live with each other, respect each other is important. The school is the best place to provide that.

Good idea :) We need KWChang (Admin) to do his magic then - how about thread title: "Choosing A Good Secondary School in Malaysia" ? I have already PM him.

[currymee]

Buku Sumber Sains (Buku 1 and 2)
Publisher: Gemilang
Price: RM14.90 per book

Saw the books at Casamac just now, RM14.90 each, bi-lingual (English and Chinese) KBSR and UPSR SJKC syllabus. A good book but maybe a bit deep for now - definitely comprehensive and covers everything. How I wish I had something like this long long time ago ... nice, colourful, well-explained. I got to ask the Science home-teacher (wifey :p ) first whether she wants or not as a reference and teaching aid for son. :D

Birdy, you may want to have a look at these books :)

I bought the books (without consulting the home teacher first - wifey :eek: ) - ok, mostly in Chinese with smattering of English here and there. NOTE: I don't read Chinese, so it looks "deep" and comprehensive to me until .......

I gave it to the wifey, her first comment after glancing through it - good book but TOO EASY FOR LICK HUNG .... :p :D OK-lah, I better go and look for Form 1-3 (PMR) guidebook then to revise for Lick Hung exams :rolleyes: :p :p

[akiyoshi]

While SMK can promote multirace friendship... I would say that their standards are far from SMJK ... I personally switched from SMJK to SMK, only realized that the pace is not there....eventually the child may be influenced and have no sense of urgency. I can be one of the victim for that. No one to blame but myself :o

I was quite shocked that during my time, some students still don't know how to do the addition and substraction. Yes. you heard me correctly. Our additional math teacher has to teach from the basic again, this made the more advance students especially those from SRJK and SMJK feel bored and loose interest in the school.

I for one would opt for SMJK, if not private school after my personal experience. ;)

Yes, agree in a sense that SMK can be a total honeymoon phase...a lot depends on the child to take ownership, unlike in SJKC where the teachers push everyone, the bright as well as struggling ones to meet the standards.
And, the mix of students are important. SJKC students will feel a sudden "emptiness" when they enter SMK - not much homework ! Some may rejoice :D some may miss the "action".

[currymee]

Registration for 2012 and 2013 Fiasco
- not the School or Teachers Fault - it is JPN Selangor !! :mad:

I was told by one of the teachers just now, there were a LOT of "black faces" when parents came to school to register their kids for 2012/2013 and were told to go home and register online first as required by JPN Selangor and with the Government system KO-ed, everyone lagi "black" :(

The teacher said no-one knows what to do next .... except to just wait for JPN Selangor to go online again and they cannot start without online registration and the printed forms.

Parents, PLEASE DON'T LEPAS GERAM (aka let off steam) on the teachers, some of them are just as pissed as they also cannot register their own kids too !! :p :p

JPN Selangor should be held 100% accountable - they should have TESTED the stupid system at least a few times/days before before going LIVE ... really dungus !! :mad:

[rachel sj]

So meaning no hope of submitting the physical form plus the supporting docs to the school for the registration just like the old day ??

Since the online system is unrealiable, the school should consider allowing parents to submit physical forms la.......esp those who were already there :(

[currymee]

So meaning no hope of submitting the physical form plus the supporting docs to the school for the registration just like the old day ??

Since the online system is unrealiable, the school should consider allowing parents to submit physical forms la.......esp those who were already there :(

I think they need the official PIN NO. which is computer-generated from online system ...... hence, no choice but to wait or until new directives are issued by JPN.

[rachel sj]

I think they need the official PIN NO. which is computer-generated from online system ...... hence, no choice but to wait or until new directives are issued by JPN.

i was so hopesful about getting her registered via online today and submit the docs to LH tomorrow so I've actually applied half day leave tomorrow....looks like i will burn my half day leave now.

[Totoro2010]

i was so hopesful about getting her registered via online today and submit the docs to LH tomorrow so I've actually applied half day leave tomorrow....looks like i will burn my half day leave now.
No point loh...you have to cancel the leave and re-apply again

[currymee]

i was so hopesful about getting her registered via online today and submit the docs to LH tomorrow so I've actually applied half day leave tomorrow....looks like i will burn my half day leave now.

Well, two ways to look at it:

1) You can spend the whole half-day revising with your daughter - Science and Moral exams tomorrow :D - your daughter may not be too pleased if she knows hahaha ... I know my son will not be ... :p

2) You can go and tell the boss, what to do, Government cock-up ... :rolleyes: :p

[currymee]

Last Day of Exams Tomorrow :p

Science and Pendidkan Moral papers to go .... jia yu jia yu jia yu :D :D to all the parents - one last "revision" push !! :p

[ctb]

Registration for 2012 and 2013 Fiasco
- not the School or Teachers Fault - it is JPN Selangor !! :mad:

I was told by one of the teachers just now, there were a LOT of "black faces" when parents came to school to register their kids for 2012/2013 and were told to go home and register online first as required by JPN Selangor and with the Government system KO-ed, everyone lagi "black" :(

The teacher said no-one knows what to do next .... except to just wait for JPN Selangor to go online again and they cannot start without online registration and the printed forms.

Parents, PLEASE DON'T LEPAS GERAM (aka let off steam) on the teachers, some of them are just as pissed as they also cannot register their own kids too !! :p :p

JPN Selangor should be held 100% accountable - they should have TESTED the stupid system at least a few times/days before before going LIVE ... really dungus !! :mad:

WEll, I had no problem to assess the website just now and did my 'semakan perakuan'. I did registered my son last year, should I resubmit if there is no changes?...Looks like have to call LH again tomorrow to confirm.

[hiphantom]

Anyone successfully registered through the online system?

I was able to go through step 1 & 2, but received the error message in step 3-sekolah dipohon:

'TIADA PILIHAN SEKOLAH
SILA RUJUK PEJABAT PELAJARAN DAERAH YANG TERDEKAT UNTUK MAKLUMAT LANJUT'

How should I proceed??

[currymee]

Thanks Hezron for the update !! :)

Parents,

GO, GO, GO SYSTEM ON NOW AND WORKING !!!

The district selection is now: PETALING PERDANA only and not B10 PPD Petaling Perdana

DON'T FORGET:

1) Print out - 2 hardcopies (one for school, one for ref)
2) Recheck by going through the SEMAKAN (from homepage i.e. start again) - once registered the name should appear within 5 minutes.

I have done all my 3 neighbourhood kids and 2 nieces (last minute addition last night :rolleyes: )

[currymee]

Last Day of 1st Exams :) :) :)

Only Science and Moral to go ....

BTW, for the information of new Std 1 parents (2011), the marks for Moral paper is NOT COUNTED in the averaging - just for you to check and keep score syiok-syiok IF your child knows any "moral" or not :rolleyes: :p :p :D :D

(BTW, it doesn't mean you don't prepare anything also - afterwards, they flunked Moral - malu / paisei :o :o )

[Rhiga]

Last Day of 1st Exams :) :) :)

Only Science and Moral to go ....

BTW, for the information of new Std 1 parents (2011), the marks for Moral paper is NOT COUNTED in the averaging - just for you to check and keep score syiok-syiok IF your child knows any "moral" or not :rolleyes: :p :p :D :D



Yes, moral subject is not in the calculation of average marks but it does have a role to play in the marking system of LH.

When more than one student have the same average marks (which is not uncommon), the result of moral exam will be used to decide the position of the student in class.

Cheers

[currymee]

Yes, moral subject is not in the calculation of average marks but it does have a role to play in the marking system of LH.

When more than one student have the same average marks (which is not uncommon), the result of moral exam will be used to decide the position of the student in class.

Cheers

Correct 100% - I forgot about that :o :o :p My focus is purely on result/percentage scored by my son in each individual subject and not his class/std position :)

[fongkimseng]

Yes, today is the last day of the 1st set of exams - I have already promised my grandson that I will buy him KFC for being diligent in studying for the last 2 weeks :)

[currymee]

Yes, today is the last day of the 1st set of exams - I have already promised my grandson that I will buy him KFC for being diligent in studying for the last 2 weeks :)

Cikgu Fong,

You better go and buy soon :D :D :D My son says he wants to watch TV the whole night tonight ..... :p (2 weeks no TV - he cannot tahan already !! :rolleyes: )

Forgot to mention, last night, my son said that the ENGLISH TEST was tough .... a lot of the stuff he never learned before in class .... walau !!!! :eek: :eek:

[Busy Mom]

WEll, I had no problem to assess the website just now and did my 'semakan perakuan'. I did registered my son last year, should I resubmit if there is no changes?...Looks like have to call LH again tomorrow to confirm.



I called Lick Hung yesterday morning and spoke to a chinese lady. She said if we have already registered our kid last year, there's no need for us to re-submit. Just need to call or go to the school come Aug to check if they can get in.

[currymee]

Getting Known beyond SJ/USJ :)

Much to my surprise, my relatives and their friends at a recent BBQ gathering were discussing about Lick Hung (their kids are in Kuen Cheng, Han Ming, Damansara and Puay Chai) and this forum. They were saying that some of the parents in the other SJKCs like what is happening here and are trying to start something similar for their kids' schools - parents support groups. They asked me if I know about this sub-forum, I just acted blur and said "Got meh ? Must go back and check !!" :p

Some of them have even got the past year papers recently from me already - alamak !! :rolleyes: I asked how do they find the level of Lick Hung papers - answer is quite tough especially the Chinese, Maths and Science - surprise, surprise :rolleyes: . It seems that other SJKCs are much more straight forward in the testing and not so tricky/sneaky.

Well, I think they will have a tough time as they don't have www.usj.com.my as the community umbrella forum - most are planning to use Facebook and are surprised that this forum is not on FB ;) Note: We are not on FB because we are part of the SJ & USJ community :D

PS: I also heard that the PIBG and school managment are monitoring this forum regularly as well. Now, I wonder if PDRM, Special Branch and JPN Selangor are watching also ... :p

[hezron]

only now i notice this section...
thanks CM for starting this very useful thread and the information here is very useful.
i will be part of the parents group starting 2013 (hopefully, fingers closed very hard until i got my daugther seat confirm in Aug)...

we will keep watching this thread... :D

[currymee]

My "adrenaline" level has dropped a lot today - esp after 4pm - knowing that my son's exams are over ! PHEW !! :p

No, I am not the "kiasu" type of parents BUT I do believe that the children should be made aware that studies are their responsibilities (not mine, I have done my share and term :D - that's what I told my son !!) and should be taken seriously. The only way that I know is to let them know that I consider it a serious matter - not play play, chinchai, chinchai ... so he has to pay due attention and seriousness to them. Thankfully, my son has understood this message late last year and has responded in a positive manner towards them.

Now, I am just relieve that it is over until middle of April .... the next round :p yes, for "newbie" parents - Lick Hung exams are once every 6-7 weeks !! ;)

[Mommy]

yeah, finally feel the relax after 2 weeks of crash course....
Unfortunately, I am not able to enjoy with my son as I am now on business trip until Friday. Yesterday, son already confirmed again that he can read his story books & his long time missed friend "the TV"...hahaha today......
I hope he enjoys himself until I see him again on Friday....

[currymee]

......
I hope he enjoys himself until I see him again on Friday....

Don't worry - he sure will enjoy himself !!! Just worry that he doesn't decide to "redecorate" the house in your absence with his books and toys all over the place :p :p :D :D

My son was scolded by wifey for making the living room into a pigsty last night !! :rolleyes: :p

[currymee]

PIBG 2011 Meeting (sometime end of March)

Dear Parents,

I hope some (if not all) of you will make some time to attend the PIBG. I can think of one pressing issue that I am sure will be addressed by the PIBG without having to ask. However, the lack of updates by them is most disappointing. :(

The issue: Progress of new School Block & Single Session 2012

I (hopefully We :) ) as a parent would like to know:

1) What is the estimated cost for new block? Please give as accurate a figure as possible based on quotation.

2) How much was collected from last donation drive in 2010 ?

3) I am sure there will be BIG pledges made by VIPs and those who want their names emblazoned on the school walls - so please try to collect the money/pledges upfront, I hope we don't end up like the stories I heard about SJKC Chee Wen where the contractors have to park bulldozers at the main gates to collect "bad debts" and big VIP pledges all "disappear" come collection time.

4) How much is the short-fall? Do you need another donation drive campaign?- Majority of parents don't mind donating/helping IF we know the funds collected are sincerely used for the RIGHT purpose.

5) Can the school meet the DEADLINE to go SINGLE-SESSION by 2012 ? if that is still the aim, when will the construction of new block start ? We are just 9 months away from Jan 1st 2012 !! :eek:

I am sure the PIBG committee reads this post, so please furnish all parents with an update in a PIBG notice update to be given BEFORE PIBG AGM. I am giving the benefit of the doubt that you are trying your best, so please don't disappoint as you are suppose to represent US - PARENTS !!

PS: I am also emailing this post to the HM.

[Totoro2010]

PIBG 2011 Meeting (sometime end of March)

Dear Parents,

I hope some (if not all) of you will make some time to attend the PIBG. I can think of one pressing issue that I am sure will be addressed by the PIBG without having to ask. However, the lack of updates by them is most disappointing. :(

The issue: Progress of new School Block & Single Session 2012

I (hopefully We :) ) as a parent would like to know:

1) What is the estimated cost for new block? Please give as accurate a figure as possible based on quotation.

2) How much was collected from last donation drive in 2010 ?

3) I am sure there will be BIG pledges made by VIPs and those who want their names emblazoned on the school walls - so please try to collect the money/pledges upfront, I hope we don't end up like the stories I heard about SJKC Chee Wen where the contractors have to park bulldozers at the main gates to collect "bad debts" and big VIP pledges all "disappear" come collection time.

4) How much is the short-fall? Do you need another donation drive campaign?- Majority of parents don't mind donating/helping IF we know the funds collected are sincerely used for the RIGHT purpose.

5) Can the school meet the DEADLINE to go SINGLE-SESSION by 2012 ? if that is still the aim, when will the construction of new block start ? We are just 9 months away from Jan 1st 2012 !! :eek:

I am sure the PIBG committee reads this post, so please furnish all parents with an update in a PIBG notice update to be given BEFORE PIBG AGM. I am giving the benefit of the doubt that you are trying your best, so please don't disappoint as you are suppose to represent US - PARENTS !!

PS: I am also emailing this post to the HM.
Fully support to you, currymee :)

[currymee]

Aiyah .... I got a few PMs from concerned parents advising me not to "look for a fight with the PIBG and HM" ;)

Guys, I am not looking for a fight, I am 100% supportive of the whole new school block and single session - I just want to ask them to look into this issue for us and address it URGENTLY. After the last few donation drives in 2010, there was no news/updates at all .... :( So any progress ? .... If asking for updates is deemed an "insult" to the PIBG and HM then, my PUBLIC OPEN apologises here :) but I still want to know ... :p



PIBG 2011 Meeting (sometime end of March)

Dear Parents,

I hope some (if not all) of you will make some time to attend the PIBG. I can think of one pressing issue that I am sure will be addressed by the PIBG without having to ask. However, the lack of updates by them is most disappointing. :(

The issue: Progress of new School Block & Single Session 2012

I (hopefully We :) ) as a parent would like to know:

1) What is the estimated cost for new block? Please give as accurate a figure as possible based on quotation.

2) How much was collected from last donation drive in 2010 ?

3) I am sure there will be BIG pledges made by VIPs and those who want their names emblazoned on the school walls - so please try to collect the money/pledges upfront, I hope we don't end up like the stories I heard about SJKC Chee Wen where the contractors have to park bulldozers at the main gates to collect "bad debts" and big VIP pledges all "disappear" come collection time.

4) How much is the short-fall? Do you need another donation drive campaign?- Majority of parents don't mind donating/helping IF we know the funds collected are sincerely used for the RIGHT purpose.

5) Can the school meet the DEADLINE to go SINGLE-SESSION by 2012 ? if that is still the aim, when will the construction of new block start ? We are just 9 months away from Jan 1st 2012 !! :eek:

I am sure the PIBG committee reads this post, so please furnish all parents with an update in a PIBG notice update to be given BEFORE PIBG AGM. I am giving the benefit of the doubt that you are trying your best, so please don't disappoint as you are suppose to represent US - PARENTS !!

PS: I am also emailing this post to the HM.

[jan tomaswaki]

PIBG 2011 Meeting (sometime end of March)

Dear Parents,

I hope some (if not all) of you will make some time to attend the PIBG. I can think of one pressing issue that I am sure will be addressed by the PIBG without having to ask. However, the lack of updates by them is most disappointing. :(

The issue: Progress of new School Block & Single Session 2012

I (hopefully We :) ) as a parent would like to know:

1) What is the estimated cost for new block? Please give as accurate a figure as possible based on quotation.

2) How much was collected from last donation drive in 2010 ?

3) I am sure there will be BIG pledges made by VIPs and those who want their names emblazoned on the school walls - so please try to collect the money/pledges upfront, I hope we don't end up like the stories I heard about SJKC Chee Wen where the contractors have to park bulldozers at the main gates to collect "bad debts" and big VIP pledges all "disappear" come collection time.

4) How much is the short-fall? Do you need another donation drive campaign?- Majority of parents don't mind donating/helping IF we know the funds collected are sincerely used for the RIGHT purpose.

5) Can the school meet the DEADLINE to go SINGLE-SESSION by 2012 ? if that is still the aim, when will the construction of new block start ? We are just 9 months away from Jan 1st 2012 !! :eek:

I am sure the PIBG committee reads this post, so please furnish all parents with an update in a PIBG notice update to be given BEFORE PIBG AGM. I am giving the benefit of the doubt that you are trying your best, so please don't disappoint as you are suppose to represent US - PARENTS !!

PS: I am also emailing this post to the HM.
Very well said!Kudos,Syabas.100% sokong...but....will they listen...yes, when the pigs fly...!

[chookyan]

Aiyah .... I got a few PMs from concerned parents advising me not to "look for a fight with the PIBG and HM" ;)

Guys, I am not looking for a fight, I am 100% supportive of the whole new school block and single session - I just want to ask them to look into this issue for us and address it URGENTLY. After the last few donation drives in 2010, there was no news/updates at all .... :( So any progress ? .... If asking for updates is deemed an "insult" to the PIBG and HM then, my PUBLIC OPEN apologises here :) but I still want to know ... :p

Mr. Currymee - Unfortunately I got no children at LH if not I sure join your team. You are doing an excellent job for the community. Sad to say parents just could not be bothered to attend PIBG meetings but complain at the back!

[akiyoshi]

Currymee,

Thank you, thank you.
JIA YOU, JIA YOU.
Reasonable and fair questions, every parent would be interested in the updates.

Please join in the PIBG election, will vote for you !!

[currymee]

.... Please join in the PIBG election, will vote for you !!

Thanks but I declined as I do not want my "voice" to be silenced by the committee consensus - if you know how MCA (the Chinese political party) works, then the SJKCs PIBG are not too different, once the President/Chairman says something, everyone agrees to "curry" favours :rolleyes: Dissenting opinions are never welcomed.

I am just another concerned parent that the Lick Hung PIBG "seems" to only knows HOW TO ASK FOR MONEY/DONATION but does nothing to keep everyone informed as to what is happening or what they do with the money collected ....

I think they should provide a bi-annual updates (that itself will be a 100% improvement :rolleyes: ) for parents through notices that the children can bring home to us instead of "rushing" through during the PIBG AGM.

To be honest, why can't they keep the OFFICIAL school website up-to-date ? Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi (High Performance School) & Kluster Cemerlang - official website, most information dated 2009 or earlier !! :o :o :o :o - see http://www.sjkc.com.my/school/lickhung/index.htm

By right, if they were doing a proper job in communication, this parent forum/thread shouldn't even need to EXIST :p :p

PS: I am giving the PIBG and HM a "clue" on how to "silence" this thread from complaining about them, hope they get it ... :rolleyes: :p

[Totoro2010]

I think they should provide a bi-annual updates (that itself will be a 100% improvement :rolleyes: ) for parents through notices that the children can bring home to us instead of "rushing" through during the PIBG AGM.

This is really a good idea....100% support



To be honest, why can't they keep the OFFICIAL school website up-to-date ? Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi (High Performance School) & Kluster Cemerlang - official website, most information dated 2009 or earlier !! :o :o :o :o - see http://www.sjkc.com.my/school/lickhung/index.htm

Ya ya....LH is one of the Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi (High Performance School) & Kluster Cemerlang, maybe can said no.1 in SELANGOR

But, if come to the web-site performance , a lot of PJ/Puchong SJKCs are far beyond LH :(

[jan tomaswaki]

CurryMee,i think you should go for at least a committee member first,just to look see look see how they run.Last time i think you write quoting "by the time i came back from toilet the election process is over."Be quite vocal and be seen during PIBG AGM,then someone propose you...bravo you are in. :D There is a saying "tell me i may forget,show me i may remember but involve me i understand :D

[currymee]

CurryMee,i think you should go for at least a committee member first,just to look see look see how they run.Last time i think you write quoting "by the time i came back from toilet the election process is over."Be quite vocal and be seen during PIBG AGM,then someone propose you...bravo you are in. :D There is a saying "tell me i may forget,show me i may remember but involve me i understand :D

Jan,
Have you been talking to my wife lately ? :eek: She said exactly the same thing recently when I was griping about the PIBG non-communication on the new school block and single-session issues and she gave similar quotation ... :p

This time round, I am not going to the toilet until it is OVER !!! :p :D :D

[jan tomaswaki]

Jan,
Have you been talking to my wife lately ? :eek: She said exactly the same thing recently when I was griping about the PIBG non-communication on the new school block and single-session issues and she gave similar quotation ... :p

This time round, I am not going to the toilet until it is OVER !!! :p :D :D

You are very active in this forum coz i know you love your son and want to give him the best of the best.I think all parents are the same.Take my advice and ask around,maybe you will be surprise that many parents will support you provide they know your nick.

[Totoro2010]

You are very active in this forum coz i know you love your son and want to give him the best of the best.I think all parents are the same.Take my advice and ask around,maybe you will be surprise that many parents will support you provide they know your nick.
100% support...although we don't know who are you, maybe we can vote to "currymee" ;) :D :D

[currymee]

Let's give them (the current PIBG team) a chance TO CHANGE AND IMPROVE first :) .... I have highlighted a few things in my email to the HM and have hyperlinked the email back to the posts here - so if he is reading, as PIBG permanent committee member, I am sure he will know what to do ... we have given some constructive ideas, let's hope they take it up and address the concerns. We are not asking for unreasonable things or demands.

As the HM, I am sure he is aware that what all parents want is what is best for the school and the kids. For the PIBG, all we ask is to keep us informed and updated - beyond merely asking parents for money/donation which all of us have generously contributed. I am certain the PIBG can set aside some funds (a couple of thousands, if they seek professional webmasters) to keep the website updated and informative. It is important as that is NOW THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT for most parents and a reflection of the school's image.

[currymee]

One of the main reason why I protect my "nick" is that I know some of the teachers in Lick Hung can be very "bitchy" - that is normal in every school - human nature lah :rolleyes: , I used to know back in my Maggi Mee days how one teacher always complained about a boy whose father was in the PIBG :( - poor boy - real mental torture from the teasing when he doesn't do well. I don't need my children to go through those "special" treatment.

If I do stand for the election in the coming PIBG committee, it will be as another parent in my own name and voice but not as currymee - currymee will solely exist in www.usj.com.my and for this forum :)

Anyway, enough about that, let's hope the HM will respond to the email and if he does, I will post the reply online for all. :)

[jan tomaswaki]

One of the main reason why I protect my "nick" is that I know some of the teachers in Lick Hung can be very "bitchy" - that is normal in every school - human nature lah :rolleyes: , I used to know back in my Maggi Mee days how one teacher always complained about a boy whose father was in the PIBG :( - poor boy - real mental torture from the teasing when he doesn't do well. I don't need my children to go through those "special" treatment.

If I do stand for the election in the coming PIBG committee, it will be as another parent in my own name and voice but not as currymee - currymee will solely exist in www.usj.com.my and for this forum :)

Anyway, enough about that, let's hope the HM will respond to the email and if he does, I will post the reply online for all. :)
Did you know the current chairman has been a chairman for more than 6 years?Come on how can that be...don't he get tired or pass it to younger ppl to do?I personally have no qualms with him but so long?.....Formerly they have the "choy tan" list,so it's almost fix who will be there..

[currymee]

Did you know the current chairman has been a chairman for more than 6 years?Come on how can that be...don't he get tired or pass it to younger ppl to do?I personally have no qualms with him but so long?.....Formerly they have the "choy tan" list,so it's almost fix who will be there..

Like I said, almost like MCA lor :rolleyes: :p :D :D :D Now, you know why I have my doubts to join .... ;)

[currymee]

I just realised that next week is the final week before school holidays - wow !! TIME FLIES when you are having "fun" (exams) :eek: :D :D :D

[currymee]

Still waiting for the reply or acknowledgement from the HM - time for me to go to sleep on the matter until tomorrow :) :)


PIBG 2011 Meeting (sometime end of March)

Dear Parents,

I hope some (if not all) of you will make some time to attend the PIBG. I can think of one pressing issue that I am sure will be addressed by the PIBG without having to ask. However, the lack of updates by them is most disappointing. :(

The issue: Progress of new School Block & Single Session 2012

I (hopefully We :) ) as a parent would like to know:

1) What is the estimated cost for new block? Please give as accurate a figure as possible based on quotation.

2) How much was collected from last donation drive in 2010 ?

3) I am sure there will be BIG pledges made by VIPs and those who want their names emblazoned on the school walls - so please try to collect the money/pledges upfront, I hope we don't end up like the stories I heard about SJKC Chee Wen where the contractors have to park bulldozers at the main gates to collect "bad debts" and big VIP pledges all "disappear" come collection time.

4) How much is the short-fall? Do you need another donation drive campaign?- Majority of parents don't mind donating/helping IF we know the funds collected are sincerely used for the RIGHT purpose.

5) Can the school meet the DEADLINE to go SINGLE-SESSION by 2012 ? if that is still the aim, when will the construction of new block start ? We are just 9 months away from Jan 1st 2012 !! :eek:

I am sure the PIBG committee reads this post, so please furnish all parents with an update in a PIBG notice update to be given BEFORE PIBG AGM. I am giving the benefit of the doubt that you are trying your best, so please don't disappoint as you are suppose to represent US - PARENTS !!

PS: I am also emailing this post to the HM.

[fongkimseng]

Did you know the current chairman has been a chairman for more than 6 years?Come on how can that be...don't he get tired or pass it to younger ppl to do?I personally have no qualms with him but so long?.....Formerly they have the "choy tan" list,so it's almost fix who will be there..

This is normal in ALL schools :(

[fongkimseng]

Still waiting for the reply or acknowledgement from the HM - time for me to go to sleep on the matter until tomorrow :) :)

currymee,

FYI - Don't expect any official reply whatsoever from the HM or PIBG to your email or the posts here. They will be duty-bound by Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri (JPN) circulars that any public response must be done through official channels and this forum or email is not one of them. The PIBG AGM is one such channel and the other is PIBG public notices.

If the HM or PIBG were to response, they will probably talk to you personally over a bowl of currymee at Choy Kee instead. :D

However, I am sure he will now discuss about this during the next PIBG AGM as it is an issue highlighted to him but since you are "anonymous", it will not be as a response to you. As a matter of fact, he can choose to ignore the whole thing because HM and PIBG will only response to IDENTIFIED PARENTS with kids in the school (name and class identified). Those are the JPN rules (or at least if I recall correctly).

This is one of the reason why parents are so scared of the PIBG and HM lest they fear that their kids will be "victimised" later and yes, it does happen, unfortunately. It is all down to the HM - if he is open and constructive, no problem, if he is the vindictive type, well ..... I don't know much about SJKCs HM but it is down to the individual. Generally, most HMs are reasonable and fair and the queries that you put forth are legitimate queries.

So I suggest that you and the other parents who are concerned about these issues to raise them in the coming PIBG AGM. I will PM you on how to ask questions without "revealing" your nick ;)

[currymee]

currymee,

FYI - Don't expect any official reply whatsoever from the HM or PIBG to your email or the posts here. They will be duty-bound by Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri (JPN) circulars that any public response must be done through official channels and this forum or email is not one of them. The PIBG AGM is one such channel and the other is PIBG public notices.

If the HM or PIBG were to response, they will probably talk to you personally over a bowl of currymee at Choy Kee instead. :D

However, I am sure he will now discuss about this during the next PIBG AGM as it is an issue highlighted to him but since you are "anonymous", it will not be as a response to you. As a matter of fact, he can choose to ignore the whole thing because HM and PIBG will only response to IDENTIFIED PARENTS with kids in the school (name and class identified). Those are the JPN rules (or at least if I recall correctly).

This is one of the reason why parents are so scared of the PIBG and HM lest they fear that their kids will be "victimised" later and yes, it does happen, unfortunately. It is all down to the HM - if he is open and constructive, no problem, if he is the vindictive type, well ..... I don't know much about SJKCs HM but it is down to the individual. Generally, most HMs are reasonable and fair and the queries that you put forth are legitimate queries.

So I suggest that you and the other parents who are concerned about these issues to raise them in the coming PIBG AGM. I will PM you on how to ask questions without "revealing" your nick ;)

Cikgu Fong,

Thanks for the tips and information above - noted with thanks :)

[currymee]

Just heard from another parent that one of the Std 2 class teacher was absent for the last 3 weeks due to family bereavement .... my condolences to the teacher and her family :( .

She said how are the kids in her class going to catch up ? (Note: the parent's daughter is in her class). I said, "Relax, don't worry, I heard she is one of the best teachers for Std 2, everything will be fine." I added that they should be sympathetic to the teacher for her recent loss rather than worry about their kids studies - aiyoh .... please-lah, be a bit more kind-loving human and not so "kiasu". I said I can lent you my son's class books if she so concerned and worried. She kept quiet ... :p :p

[QuietStorm]

Just heard from another parent that one of the Std 2 class teacher was absent for the last 3 weeks due to family bereavement .... my condolences to the teacher and her family :( .

She said how are the kids in her class going to catch up ? (Note: the parent's daughter is in her class). I said, "Relax, don't worry, I heard she is one of the best teachers for Std 2, everything will be fine." I added that they should be sympathetic to the teacher for her recent loss rather than worry about their kids studies - aiyoh .... please-lah, be a bit more kind-loving human and not so "kiasu". I said I can lent you my son's class books if she so concerned and worried. She kept quiet ... :p :pGlad you "shut" her up. :D Where is her compassion man?

[ctb]

Just heard from another parent that one of the Std 2 class teacher was absent for the last 3 weeks due to family bereavement .... my condolences to the teacher and her family :( .

She said how are the kids in her class going to catch up ? (Note: the parent's daughter is in her class). I said, "Relax, don't worry, I heard she is one of the best teachers for Std 2, everything will be fine." I added that they should be sympathetic to the teacher for her recent loss rather than worry about their kids studies - aiyoh .... please-lah, be a bit more kind-loving human and not so "kiasu". I said I can lent you my son's class books if she so concerned and worried. She kept quiet ... :p :p

Yes, she is an excellent teacher, she is my daughter's class teacher, my daughter loves her very much. She even cry when she thought she is no more teaching her in Standard 2. She was very happy when the teacher remain teaching them.

[currymee]

I don't know about the rest of the parents BUT I am feeling so "empty" and "anti-climax" now that the exams are over .... :p :D Shhhhhhhhh ... better don't let the kids know or else they think their parents are NUTS hahahaha ... :D :D

The last 3 weeks were spent going through the "heavy" revision and pressure, now the pace just dropped to ZERO ..... I am turning into an EXAM "ADRENALINE" JUNKIE - help !!! :eek: :eek: :D

[currymee]

Yes, she is an excellent teacher, she is my daughter's class teacher, my daughter loves her very much. She even cry when she thought she is no more teaching her in Standard 2. She was very happy when the teacher remain teaching them.

:) :) :)

[currymee]

PIBG 2011 Notice and Reply Form (to be returned by 11th March 2011)

Dear Parents,

Latest PIBG notice - 27th March 2011 (Sunday) - see you there :)

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/PIBG2011.jpg

and the official reply form (to be returned by 11th March 2011) :

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/currymee/PIBG2011-reply.jpg

[hsiaoho]

You are very active in this forum coz i know you love your son and want to give him the best of the best.I think all parents are the same.Take my advice and ask around,maybe you will be surprise that many parents will support you provide they know your nick.



ya i agree... currymee.. should go ahead....

[hsiaoho]

hi guys nice to meet you all... only for short while... is nice to had someone keep me up to date about things there... thank you especially to birdy and currymee... given me the past year test paper.. however... my girl had study hard for 2 weeks at the end she not attend the exam due to issues at hubby work... we are moving back to where we should be... what a waste of time to teach her... hahahaha bye to all.. thank you....

[birdy]

hi guys nice to meet you all... only for short while... is nice to had someone keep me up to date about things there... thank you especially to birdy and currymee... given me the past year test paper.. however... my girl had study hard for 2 weeks at the end she not attend the exam due to issues at hubby work... we are moving back to where we should be... what a waste of time to teach her... hahahaha bye to all.. thank you....
Huh? U going back to overseas? :( Tot u have always been interested in attending the PIBG? the PIBG is on 27/3, come and witness it before you leave here... :p

[currymee]

hi guys nice to meet you all... only for short while... is nice to had someone keep me up to date about things there... thank you especially to birdy and currymee... given me the past year test paper.. however... my girl had study hard for 2 weeks at the end she not attend the exam due to issues at hubby work... we are moving back to where we should be... what a waste of time to teach her... hahahaha bye to all.. thank you....

Firstly, it is NEVER A WASTE OF TIME to teach your own children anything :) :) Don't ever forget that !!

Secondly, GOOD LUCK on your next "journey" ... if you need any tips, you know where we are ... :) :)

[m2b]

I've been a silent reader of this forum since d day 1. Have tried to enter this forum a couple of times but was turned down by the system until curry mee helped me. Thks !
From what I've heard that d new building will commence soon as the exams r now over. I wonder how will d kids located near d building study once commence? What about the dust n noise ???

[currymee]

I've been a silent reader of this forum since d day 1. Have tried to enter this forum a couple of times but was turned down by the system until curry mee helped me. Thks !
From what I've heard that d new building will commence soon as the exams r now over. I wonder how will d kids located near d building study once commence? What about the dust n noise ???

m2b,

Welcome !! :)

This is where filling up the upcoming PIBG forms help !! :) We can highlight this as a concern and for the PIBG and school management to take note, so that when demolition and foundation construction begins, the whole place will be PROPERLY and SAFELY CORDONED OFF with proper barrier like those 10 feet or more corrugated sheets instead of just tarpaulin.

Noise - nothing they can do about it - I pity the kids .... :(

Dust - can be managed but I suggest for the kids to start wearing those "H1N1" masks for the duration of construction lest they get asthma attacks !! :eek:

[fRaNkY]

from what i heard , the building fund collections hv not reach the target. all the performances and fund raising do not collect enough money due to lack of interest and high cost..

[birdy]

from what i heard , the building fund collections hv not reach the target. all the performances and fund raising do not collect enough money due to lack of interest and high cost..
Ask them to collect from the government lar... since GE is coming soon.

[QuietStorm]

hi guys nice to meet you all... only for short while... is nice to had someone keep me up to date about things there... thank you especially to birdy and currymee... given me the past year test paper.. however... my girl had study hard for 2 weeks at the end she not attend the exam due to issues at hubby work... we are moving back to where we should be... what a waste of time to teach her... hahahaha bye to all.. thank you....Awwwww.....Hsiaoho, it's a shame to see you go as Subang Jaya is a great community of nice folks and besides, not every township has a website that is interactive, fun and helpful. :D. I'm sure the hard work your daughter has put in the last two weeks will be helpful in the learning process. We wish you all the best. :)

[m2b]

m2b,

Welcome !! :)

This is where filling up the upcoming PIBG forms help !! :) We can highlight this as a concern and for the PIBG and school management to take note, so that when demolition and foundation construction begins, the whole place will be PROPERLY and SAFELY CORDONED OFF with proper barrier like those 10 feet or more corrugated sheets instead of just tarpaulin.

Noise - nothing they can do about it - I pity the kids .... :(

Dust - can be managed but I suggest for the kids to start wearing those "H1N1" masks for the duration of construction lest they get asthma attacks !! :eek:

I'm sorry to say this but I've attended this PIBG meetings b4 and the outcome was very dissappointing. It is soooo politicalize that you just don't want to waste your time over there. Questions not being answered or they will lead you to a very big round and inform they will take note but still no actions taken !

[hsiaoho]

Firstly, it is NEVER A WASTE OF TIME to teach your own children anything :) :) Don't ever forget that !!

Secondly, GOOD LUCK on your next "journey" ... if you need any tips, you know where we are ... :) :)


o.k o.k.. thank you.... hope that things go well for us.. god bless hahahh

[hsiaoho]

Huh? U going back to overseas? :( Tot u have always been interested in attending the PIBG? the PIBG is on 27/3, come and witness it before you leave here... :p


ya if u guys going to NZ let me know.. may can be u tour guide...
na lah dont want to attend... seem like currymee had give me a good lesson leh not so good hahahahaha

by the way wish all the kids had a good results from thier exam....

[currymee]

I'm sorry to say this but I've attended this PIBG meetings b4 and the outcome was very dissappointing. It is soooo politicalize that you just don't want to waste your time over there. Questions not being answered or they will lead you to a very big round and inform they will take note but still no actions taken !

Sad to say, I agree with you - most of the parents that I have spoken has told me the SAME STORY - waste of their time, questions asked were NOT ANSWERED. A lot of them whom I met at last year's PIBG have told me that they are not going to "attend" the PIBG anymore.

This is a VERY SAD dvelopment for Lick Hung when most of the parents themselves abandoned the PIBG when they preceived it as "useless", waste of time, political and ineffective.

Wifey asked me if I will attend after hearing all these, I said, "of course" - I got a few things that I want to know and ask :D :D As for joining the PIBG Committee, I told her, I will see first on the day, if it is going to be as bad as everyone said, I don't think I want to be associated with them !! :p

Wifey reminded me that if I join the PIBG committee I will have to abide by the committee decision and consensus ..... mmmmmmm .... she knows I am always the maverick and independent minded type, who speaks his mind come hell or high water .... esp when "politican-wanna-be" starts talking stupid .... :p :mad:

We shall see on the day I replied .... :rolleyes:

[currymee]

One more week of school - then HOLIDAY !!!

Best piece of news since CNY !! :D :D

My son is already starting to "help" me plan the school holidays .... go here, go there, see this, see that .... I said revise this and that ... he replied no need :rolleyes: :p :p I know his tricks, he wants to completely fill up the days, so no time to study !!! ;)

PS: I agree with him (but don't tell the wifey !!) :eek: ... time to wind down and rest for a while ... :p :p