(2008/02) Feb 2008 MTBs
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bkk,
you can probably start it out small.
using their ready book, select a theme e.g., new arrival of baby, first christmas, first overseas trip.
but then you would probably end up with many many books! haha..
i am now doing another one for my parents, trying to consolidate all the digital photos from all my siblings.. gosh, it's just too much!!
so i am using their ready book template, 'plug and play' the photos. don't think 1 photobook can fit in all the photos since year 2003. but it's still a good start.
however, 1 thing i don't like is that there's a shipping fee of $12 per book. that's costly as a book of 40 pages is only $23.
qingling,
happy CNY to you too..
hehe.. i've finally done my shopping for CNY clothes. so happy..
i think the PV for our #1 should start next year. guess you also need to register earlier.
have you tried to call up the primary schools that you have in mind to check if they have vacancy for PV? some very popular school has already closed the registration (PV) for kids born in 2008.
you can probably start it out small.
using their ready book, select a theme e.g., new arrival of baby, first christmas, first overseas trip.
but then you would probably end up with many many books! haha..
i am now doing another one for my parents, trying to consolidate all the digital photos from all my siblings.. gosh, it's just too much!!
so i am using their ready book template, 'plug and play' the photos. don't think 1 photobook can fit in all the photos since year 2003. but it's still a good start.
however, 1 thing i don't like is that there's a shipping fee of $12 per book. that's costly as a book of 40 pages is only $23.
qingling,
happy CNY to you too..
hehe.. i've finally done my shopping for CNY clothes. so happy..
i think the PV for our #1 should start next year. guess you also need to register earlier.
have you tried to call up the primary schools that you have in mind to check if they have vacancy for PV? some very popular school has already closed the registration (PV) for kids born in 2008.
photobook - already bought the coupon recently, hope to do one book after the TW trip in Feb.
XY - closed??! i really don't know which school in the west i should consider, my neighbour area not much choices i think, Rulang is within 2km but even PV i think no gurantee(so also hesitant).
XY - closed??! i really don't know which school in the west i should consider, my neighbour area not much choices i think, Rulang is within 2km but even PV i think no gurantee(so also hesitant).
well, i've lived around my area since birth so i'm probably gonna enrol her in my old primary school - hopefully can get in. Lucky for me, the primary school shifted nearer to my mum place in the last few years.
(Unless my hub confirm want to switch school then i dunno....see how...)
(Unless my hub confirm want to switch school then i dunno....see how...)
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Xy, admire your patience. I only did one fotobook when I did my maternity photoshoot. Burn midnight oil until 2-3am, after that, I have a phobia. Like bkkgal, if there is someone to do it for me, I don't mind paying more for the photobook but outsource the 'hard work' of searching for photos, remembering the sequence, coming up with captions. 
CNY
I haven't bought my CNY clothes yet.
Too fat to fit into clothes I like. Hiaz...
Primary 1
I am hoping that no need to do PV leh, but think I better call Poi Ching soon to confirm that within 1 km, no need to ballot. After all, 2008 was supposed to be a bumper year for babies. ;P
Eliaw, Carter only starting school this yr? So lucky, I think most kids would have started at 2 or 3 yrs old. Both my gals started at 18 mths.
CNY
I haven't bought my CNY clothes yet.
Primary 1
I am hoping that no need to do PV leh, but think I better call Poi Ching soon to confirm that within 1 km, no need to ballot. After all, 2008 was supposed to be a bumper year for babies. ;P
Eliaw, Carter only starting school this yr? So lucky, I think most kids would have started at 2 or 3 yrs old. Both my gals started at 18 mths.
pauline,
only we - the parents know about the events when the photo is taken. no other person can put in a better captions.
what you did is even better than a photobook, you blog about what's happened.
i know some photograph shop do help ppl arrange the photo and make into some books. guess the best they can do is just arranging the sequence according to timestamp and at most come up with a caption about where and when the photo was taken.
eliaw,
carter still at eton house?
is the academic learning that important for N2?
not sure how much my #1 learns in her previous childcare, but i know that she did some addition, subtraction, alphabets - that's all.
and she's now in the new childcare, i don't know how 'academic' it will be. but she's now learning to do cut carrot, pluck bean sprout, wash dishes and massage for me, trying to do most things by herself..
hahahaha... i am trying to relax at least for this year.
only we - the parents know about the events when the photo is taken. no other person can put in a better captions.
what you did is even better than a photobook, you blog about what's happened.
i know some photograph shop do help ppl arrange the photo and make into some books. guess the best they can do is just arranging the sequence according to timestamp and at most come up with a caption about where and when the photo was taken.
eliaw,
carter still at eton house?
is the academic learning that important for N2?
not sure how much my #1 learns in her previous childcare, but i know that she did some addition, subtraction, alphabets - that's all.
and she's now in the new childcare, i don't know how 'academic' it will be. but she's now learning to do cut carrot, pluck bean sprout, wash dishes and massage for me, trying to do most things by herself..
hahahaha... i am trying to relax at least for this year.
isobellies
Active Member
XY
Big C do addition and subtraction? Wow!
pri school
i don't even feel like thinking about it, cos dunno what to do... there's a pri school just across from our current place, best is they start at 8am! but i dunno how
"good" they are, and I have doubts we can tahan living in this tiny place until A is 12. Unless they change school halfway? Or we live nearby but not as close? So many questions, no answers
Big C do addition and subtraction? Wow!
pri school
i don't even feel like thinking about it, cos dunno what to do... there's a pri school just across from our current place, best is they start at 8am! but i dunno how
"good" they are, and I have doubts we can tahan living in this tiny place until A is 12. Unless they change school halfway? Or we live nearby but not as close? So many questions, no answers
mm...
i've doubts on my observation liao. you mean they don't need to know how to do it at this age?
i remember saw her able to tell me single digit addition/subtraction when i give her biscuits..
maybe i am wrong? she just visualise it from the biscuits that she has on hand?
i didn't ask her to do any homework on paper though. i am just purely bochap at this stage lah.
i've doubts on my observation liao. you mean they don't need to know how to do it at this age?
i remember saw her able to tell me single digit addition/subtraction when i give her biscuits..
maybe i am wrong? she just visualise it from the biscuits that she has on hand?
i didn't ask her to do any homework on paper though. i am just purely bochap at this stage lah.
kitsune_sg
Active Member
XY, thanks, my poor blog only updated once or twice a month ever since I became real estate agent. I don't mind that they put in all the photos in sequence then I just fill up the captions. hee.
RA definitely has not done addition or substraction in school yet. I asked the teacher before and she said way too early lar. They are only doing counting 1-5 last yr.
Just called Poi Ching, she said last few yrs for within 1 km, no balloting needed. As for PV, can only register when RA is finishing Nursery, so that means in Nov/Dec. Dilemma whether to do it. I feel lazy to be a PV.
Eliaw, yes, pls enlighten us. I don't know what is inquiry based learning.
RA definitely has not done addition or substraction in school yet. I asked the teacher before and she said way too early lar. They are only doing counting 1-5 last yr.
Just called Poi Ching, she said last few yrs for within 1 km, no balloting needed. As for PV, can only register when RA is finishing Nursery, so that means in Nov/Dec. Dilemma whether to do it. I feel lazy to be a PV.
Eliaw, yes, pls enlighten us. I don't know what is inquiry based learning.
For Ruth's nursery, rote counting has been on-going for the past year...but different kids progress at different rates for different things.
Anyway, counting was quite easily taught in day-to-day life for us. We just keep counting when we are waiting, when we play with her toys (how many toys), when we see things around (buses, cars, blocks, etc)
She used to keep double counting and etc last year but has since done much less of it. (as in she doesn't make a point not to re-count those she has counted before. 4 apples can become 20.)
FOr now, I'm still trying to strive for a balance between fun and academics. I'm grateful she loves activity books and would prefer a book to a toy (mostly).
Anyway, counting was quite easily taught in day-to-day life for us. We just keep counting when we are waiting, when we play with her toys (how many toys), when we see things around (buses, cars, blocks, etc)
She used to keep double counting and etc last year but has since done much less of it. (as in she doesn't make a point not to re-count those she has counted before. 4 apples can become 20.)
FOr now, I'm still trying to strive for a balance between fun and academics. I'm grateful she loves activity books and would prefer a book to a toy (mostly).
isobellies
Active Member
QL
yes! how? any feedback? does she like it? seems like a big compound..
addition - think now they know more or less concept, so probably after that we can start introducing addition?
yes! how? any feedback? does she like it? seems like a big compound..
addition - think now they know more or less concept, so probably after that we can start introducing addition?
Hi mummies...
Talking about Primary school so stressful ! I thought I have another year to think about it and make a decision towards year end but one of my close friend just submitted her registration for PV in St. Hilda's. After further reading, most people seems to suggest if wanna do PV then gotta apply the year your child turns 4. For me, I have to do PV to be eligible for earlier phase...
Initially was thinking of moving to another area because I think for my current home, the competition to get to a good school by distance alone is quite stiff. Then again, if I moved and can only get to a so-so school then might as well stay put and try to get into PV. Plus property prices is still sky high and since I'm a PR - need to sell current house first before buying to avoid additional stamp duty.
Re : academic in Pre-school,
Not too sure about Math, what i know for C is that they will start learning to write/read this year. He is starting to show interest to write/read, but not the type who will sit down very long to practice. I just bought him some exercise book and kumon card which you can write/wipe. Hopefully that helps.
Talking about Primary school so stressful ! I thought I have another year to think about it and make a decision towards year end but one of my close friend just submitted her registration for PV in St. Hilda's. After further reading, most people seems to suggest if wanna do PV then gotta apply the year your child turns 4. For me, I have to do PV to be eligible for earlier phase...
Initially was thinking of moving to another area because I think for my current home, the competition to get to a good school by distance alone is quite stiff. Then again, if I moved and can only get to a so-so school then might as well stay put and try to get into PV. Plus property prices is still sky high and since I'm a PR - need to sell current house first before buying to avoid additional stamp duty.
Re : academic in Pre-school,
Not too sure about Math, what i know for C is that they will start learning to write/read this year. He is starting to show interest to write/read, but not the type who will sit down very long to practice. I just bought him some exercise book and kumon card which you can write/wipe. Hopefully that helps.
tute,
Same here. Hehe..... My husband suggests us to do PVs for two schools ----one is one of best in the north side, one is near my ILs's place (within 1km for ILs).
But I am not so stressed, worst comes to the worst, neighborhood school near my house. Maybe better. who knows.
----Academic
Her childcare starts writing for N2 students. She seems quite happy to learn, every day come back to tell me what she learns. Hehe....as long as she's happy.
Same here. Hehe..... My husband suggests us to do PVs for two schools ----one is one of best in the north side, one is near my ILs's place (within 1km for ILs).
But I am not so stressed, worst comes to the worst, neighborhood school near my house. Maybe better. who knows.
----Academic
Her childcare starts writing for N2 students. She seems quite happy to learn, every day come back to tell me what she learns. Hehe....as long as she's happy.
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Tute, yup, this is the yr to register for PV. If you intend to sell your place, agent can help apply for remission from HDB to avoid the ABSD (additional buyer stamp duty). HDB may allow you to buy first then sell your SK flat within a grace period. But depends on which school you are targeting. Maybe either parents' alma mater (no need to ballot) or a gd school that doesn't need balloting within 1 km, if not also no point to move for the sake of school. ;P
tubao,
haha.. am gg to submit PV for 2 schools too - see which one get accepted. Not even sure will get accepted to both ;p
you are similar to my hb, he also has the mind set - neighbourhood school is still ok but i guess i am the more kiasu one
Pauline,
oic... i didn't know we can apply remission from HDB - thanks for the info! unfortunately since both of us did not study primary school here, we don't have an almamater so gotta rely on either PV or distance which is why i'm not putting a lot of hope but still try first.
haha.. am gg to submit PV for 2 schools too - see which one get accepted. Not even sure will get accepted to both ;p
you are similar to my hb, he also has the mind set - neighbourhood school is still ok but i guess i am the more kiasu one
Pauline,
oic... i didn't know we can apply remission from HDB - thanks for the info! unfortunately since both of us did not study primary school here, we don't have an almamater so gotta rely on either PV or distance which is why i'm not putting a lot of hope but still try first.
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Tute, yup, a lot of pp dun know. Anyway, if u are not confident then better register as PV, higher chance to get a good school.
Hi, Tute
I changed my mind already, probably full gear on applying a better school. Hehe...... very weak me, always listen to my husband.
But my E who often plays with groups of primary school girls at playground, asked me during weekend "why my classmates don't stay here? " hehe.... I anyhow make a reason.
I changed my mind already, probably full gear on applying a better school. Hehe...... very weak me, always listen to my husband.
But my E who often plays with groups of primary school girls at playground, asked me during weekend "why my classmates don't stay here? " hehe.... I anyhow make a reason.
isobellies
Active Member
QL
aiyo don't worry. still got 3 years more to go before they start pri 1, haha!! But thanks! does she like teaching there? it does look v big.
It's so close to me I could possibly throw a stone into the compound from my balcony, haha!!
aiyo don't worry. still got 3 years more to go before they start pri 1, haha!! But thanks! does she like teaching there? it does look v big.
It's so close to me I could possibly throw a stone into the compound from my balcony, haha!!
tongtong8
Active Member
Pauline, is it a rule that seller must pay agent commission? My friend is looking to sell her HDB at clementi and she wants to advertise on ST herself. If agent brings buyer to see her house, does she need to pay the buyer's agent com?? If no need, do you want her business? Let me know.
Hi, blueginger,
Hehe.....not try to stress others. But if you intend to do PVs, now it's time to start to look at their website for forms and requirements. My colleague happened to enroll at last day of application.
No choice, my husband's old school is merged to a very low ranking school at Toa payoh. I feel that if we don't do something(maybe a bit), we are short charging my girls.
Hehe.....not try to stress others. But if you intend to do PVs, now it's time to start to look at their website for forms and requirements. My colleague happened to enroll at last day of application.
No choice, my husband's old school is merged to a very low ranking school at Toa payoh. I feel that if we don't do something(maybe a bit), we are short charging my girls.
kitsune_sg
Active Member
hi, tongtong, she does not need to pay buyer comm. For HDB, it is very clean cut. Seller agent gets 2% comm from seller. Buyer agent gets 1% comm from buyer. The same agent cannot represent both seller and buyer. Therefore, if your friend wants to sell the house herself, she will have to do everything herself. Includes submission of valuation, advertising on online prop websites, newspapers etc, scheduling of appts, handle the otp and all the paperwork herself, online booking of first appt, second appt, submission of resale transaction etc.
She will also need to get a 3rd party (cannot be seller or occupant of the flat) to act as witness eg. signing of otp form because buyer agent cannot act nor sign as witness for her.
If your friend is selling the house herself, Agents have access to the latest resale prices (even before they are lodged and published at HDB or URA website) so we know how to price the flat better based on latest info. Sometimes both seller and buyer refuse to budge on the price, having a 3rd party is easier to negotiate.
If your friend is thinking of selling then buying another property, we can negotiate on the actual comm. Anyway, if she is keen, you can ask her to call me at 91230588. No obligations.
She will also need to get a 3rd party (cannot be seller or occupant of the flat) to act as witness eg. signing of otp form because buyer agent cannot act nor sign as witness for her.
If your friend is selling the house herself, Agents have access to the latest resale prices (even before they are lodged and published at HDB or URA website) so we know how to price the flat better based on latest info. Sometimes both seller and buyer refuse to budge on the price, having a 3rd party is easier to negotiate.
If your friend is thinking of selling then buying another property, we can negotiate on the actual comm. Anyway, if she is keen, you can ask her to call me at 91230588. No obligations.
isobellies
Active Member
Hi mummies
anyone knows where to buy bilingual books such as this?
http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSB198
Is there a chinese site which I can search?
10Q
We borrowed this from the library and like it a lot. I like a lot of the bilingual books actually, so i can read the english and daddy read the chinese. heh
anyone knows where to buy bilingual books such as this?
http://www.chinasprout.com/shop/BSB198
Is there a chinese site which I can search?
10Q
piglettail
Member
Hello mummies!
It's soon to be Feb again... Birthday month. Has anyone ordered from birthday direct.com? Do they ship out to Singapore and if yes, the indicative charges?
It's soon to be Feb again... Birthday month. Has anyone ordered from birthday direct.com? Do they ship out to Singapore and if yes, the indicative charges?
isobellies
Active Member
XY
thanks! does it take long to ship here?
QL
ok great to hear
I will check it out when time comes!
piglet
i only heard of partycity before.. anyway this year i'm far too lazy to do anything, heh.
thanks! does it take long to ship here?
QL
ok great to hear
piglet
i only heard of partycity before.. anyway this year i'm far too lazy to do anything, heh.
Pauline,
I read about your posting on Poi Ching. My twin niece and nephew were from there. My Sis didn't join as PV but she joined RC instead. If join PV, quite restricted to one school option.
But do note that Poi Ching is very academic oriented. My niece was advised to take foundation math in P6 as her results were below average. Her overall results were always last few in class. Now in Sec school, she is the only foundation student in her class but her math result is top 5 in class. Her ranking for sec 1&2 are top 10 in class.
I read about your posting on Poi Ching. My twin niece and nephew were from there. My Sis didn't join as PV but she joined RC instead. If join PV, quite restricted to one school option.
But do note that Poi Ching is very academic oriented. My niece was advised to take foundation math in P6 as her results were below average. Her overall results were always last few in class. Now in Sec school, she is the only foundation student in her class but her math result is top 5 in class. Her ranking for sec 1&2 are top 10 in class.
piglettail
Member
Hi Mummies,
How's everyone?hope all is well
Iso,
Thanks! I emailed birthday direct n they responded they only ship within US...
How's everyone?hope all is well
Iso,
Thanks! I emailed birthday direct n they responded they only ship within US...
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Thanks Reena for sharing. Wa, so if your niece takes only foundation maths, what happens in sec school? Can she still take E maths or A maths? Dun think I can join RC cos grassroots work timing will clash with my viewings which are either weekday evenings or weekends.
Outing: Kite flying at Marina Barrage
Date: 11 Feb
Time: 10am
Bring your own kite, snack and ground sheet.
We will be there unless it is rainy.
1) XY
2) Crystal
3) Bluegin
4) Wan Yee (TBA)
Everyone is welcome. We will have lunch at Level 2 cafe after the session.
Hi Piglettail,
We are fine. Guess many of us are still in CNY mood to respond to the thread.
Date: 11 Feb
Time: 10am
Bring your own kite, snack and ground sheet.
We will be there unless it is rainy.
1) XY
2) Crystal
3) Bluegin
4) Wan Yee (TBA)
Everyone is welcome. We will have lunch at Level 2 cafe after the session.
Hi Piglettail,
We are fine. Guess many of us are still in CNY mood to respond to the thread.