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作者: YLK 時間: 08-11-4 11:01 標題: St. Paul Co-ed 2nd in cannot sit stably, does it mean no chance

St. Paul Co-ed 2nd in cannot sit stably, does it mean no chance.
We interview for about half an hour, my sons start move around on the chair and get down from the chair at the last 10 min. Does it means the principal will not sort him and give him a place at P1.
Any boy parent have similar experience last year, what is your final result then. My husband and I were very very worry that we will be reject at this final stage.
It's seem that the 2nd interview does not try to screen the children by the answer from the parent as the questions are so general and the principal talked most of the time.
Do they just rank the children by the 1st interview. Or do they really mainly screen kids by whether they can sit probably or not during the 2nd interview. Pls give me advice if any parent have the idea!
We will be very worry in these 20 days of waiting period.

作者: lemonred 時間: 08-11-4 11:15

去年我個仔in時坐得好定, 我之前等了2.5小時才有得in, 見到其他等in的小朋友都好定。我個仔現在是該校的p.1, 在他的校車上我見到一個非常naughty的p.1, hope that this information is useful to you.

原帖由 YLK 於 08-11-4 11:01 發表
St. Paul Co-ed 2nd in cannot sit stably, does it mean no chance.
We interview for about half an hour, my sons start move around on the chair and get down from the chair at the last 10 min. Does it mea ...

作者: dolphin123 時間: 08-11-4 11:18

I'm facing the same problem as YLK. My son did not sit still and kept getting up and down from the chair to get the books. After reading the books, he leaned on the table and kept moving. I'm soooooo worried too that there is little hope.:cry:

作者: lemonred 時間: 08-11-4 11:28

I don't think both of your kids are naughty. In fact, as I know some of the students in P.1 are very naughty. So I think Ms Lee will not look only the 2nd in performance, otherwise these students will not be in P.1. Ms Lee should understand that kids cannot sit on a seat for a long time. Don't worry.

原帖由 dolphin123 於 08-11-4 11:18 發表
I'm facing the same problem as YLK. My son did not sit still and kept getting up and down from the chair to get the books. After reading the books, he leaned on the table and kept moving. I'm soooooo ...

作者: CSW 時間: 08-11-4 12:10

我都覺得唔係好清楚spcc既2nd in既purpose係點? 校長一開始便問我們覺得孩子怎樣...到我們說完之後, 她就表示很喜歡收像我孩子般的學生...(我唔知係佢客氣, 定係同個個父母都會這樣說...), 然後便說學校的一些教學情況, 甚至中學334的情況等. 最後便看看我家的地址, 提了一下可能要好好考慮居住的地點, 因我家住新界區...

由於上次去2nd in 英華時, 孩子就有坐得不好, 甚至搞校長台上的裝飾物的情況, 所以今次我們已預先跟他再三叮囑見校長時的坐姿應該如何....thanks God他今次就表現得唔錯。

我在想其實在200人中選150人, 其他的會否也會給放在waiting list呢? 不知有沒有spcc的家長知道?

[ 本帖最後由 CSW 於 08-11-4 14:04 編輯 ]

作者: lemonred 時間: 08-11-4 12:37

你個仔好叻, 咁多間有2nd in, 在2nd in 時李校長講多過你講, 叫你考慮返學交通安排, 即是掂, 等收好消息.

原帖由 CSW 於 08-11-4 12:10 發表
我都覺得唔係好清楚spcc既2nd in既purpose係點? 校長一開始便問我們覺得孩子怎樣...到我們說完之後, 她就表示很喜歡收像我孩子般的學生...(我唔知係佢客氣, 定係同個個父母都會這樣說...), 然後便說學校的一些教學情 ...

作者: sisilui 時間: 08-11-4 13:33

i think my duaghter also get little chance as my daughter also cannot sit probably. she goes up and down the chair to get the book and just flip the book quickly. Maybe we have waited quite a long time outside (2.5 hours) and my daughter seems annoying. My husband and I also feel quite unhappy afterwards because this is not the "normal" her.

作者: CSW 時間: 08-11-4 14:03

lemonred,

多謝你既鼓勵。
我會記住以平常心來等候結果的。
大家繼續努力。

原帖由 lemonred 於 08-11-4 12:37 發表
你個仔好叻, 咁多間有2nd in, 在2nd in 時李校長講多過你講, 叫你考慮返學交通安排, 即是掂, 等收好消息.

作者: kyliema2006 時間: 08-11-4 14:28

Yes, the rest will be put in the waiting list. I know that some waiting list candidates could enrol to the school at last.

原帖由 CSW 於 08-11-4 12:10 發表
我都覺得唔係好清楚spcc既2nd in既purpose係點? 校長一開始便問我們覺得孩子怎樣...到我們說完之後, 她就表示很喜歡收像我孩子般的學生...(我唔知係佢客氣, 定係同個個父母都會這樣說...), 然後便說學校的一些教學情 ...

作者: readers 時間: 08-11-5 01:20

Personally I do not think it is normal for a K3 kid to sit still for over half an hour. So should not blame the kids. They are only 5-6 years old. [I asked myself, if not because of the interview, how often can we adult sit still for an hour or two, unless watching TV or stuck in a meeting at work?]

作者: YLK 時間: 08-11-5 03:02 標題: 回覆 # 的文章

Still very very unhappy and worry about the result. Anyone get the idea of the rough proportion of all the 200 2nd in. candidates who can sit still during the whole interview.

If my son really fall into the waiting list, how many waiting list boys can at last enroll to P.1 last year. The chance seems to be small. Girl may be better. DGS may be comparable to SPCCPS, but most boys' parent may prefer SPCCPS more rather than DGS. Is it true? When will the waiting list child finally get the place?

Maybe this is a test for our faith in God. Although we know that God will allocate a suitable school for my son. We still feel regret that why couldn't our son follows our instructions.

After the interview, I still keep on thinking what is the screening criteria in the 2nd interview. Any insider who know more about this can give me some advice? Thanks!

[ 本帖最後由 YLK 於 08-11-5 03:04 編輯 ]

作者: ericby 時間: 08-11-5 11:14

yes, no good.

作者: Crabmeatsoup 時間: 08-11-5 11:42

What do you mean?

原帖由 ericby 於 08-11-5 11:14 發表
yes, no good.

作者: ericby 時間: 08-11-5 11:47

teachers will observe childrens' stability and focus. moving around is not very good image

作者: Crabmeatsoup 時間: 08-11-5 11:55

I have different view. I think most of the girls' parents may prefer SPCC to DGS because DGS has to move to TKO temporarily in the next few years. The campus of SPCC is very very good!

原帖由 YLK 於 08-11-5 03:02 發表
Still very very unhappy and worry about the result. Anyone get the idea of the rough proportion of all the 200 2nd in. candidates who can sit still during the whole interview.

If my son really fall ...

作者: okokdad 時間: 08-11-5 12:29

Relax and don't be unhappy. You are the lucky one to get into 2nd interview. Hope your kid can get admitted!

原帖由 YLK 於 08-11-5 03:02 發表
Still very very unhappy and worry about the result. Anyone get the idea of the rough proportion of all the 200 2nd in. candidates who can sit still during the whole interview.

If my son really fall ...

作者: 男男 時間: 08-11-5 13:08

My girl has taken the 2nd interview with my husband and i five year ago and she was not sit still in front of the headmistress and just walking around and curiously touching many things and she also asked the headmistress when could she leave? By that time, I thought my girl had no chance. But she did it then!

I think this is no problem if the kid doesn't sit still but shows his/her curiosity on every thing but not "naughty".

作者: YLK 時間: 08-11-5 14:08 標題: 回覆 # 的文章

男男,okokdad,readers, lemonred. Thank you so much for your information and support. This really help.

As SPCCSP is the one and only one school my husband and I target for. We have great pressure in waiting for the result.

Maybe this is how God strengthen our faith. If we can really let him lead our way and believe that anything he gives us is good. Then we do not need to worry. However, our faith sometime is vulunerable. Let's pray for all the K3 parents who has similiar headache.

作者: skateboardp 時間: 08-11-5 15:20

Hi YLK,

God works in His mysterious ways and all you need is to have faith in Him that He will give you the best.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path" - Proverbs 3:5-6

Keep praying! Hope to hear the good news from you in a few weeks time! :)

作者: YLK 時間: 08-11-5 17:13 標題: 回覆 # 的文章

Hi skateboardp,
Thank you so much for your kind advice!
I read your posted messages in another topic here in these recently weeks and therefore know about things you encountered before and after the 2nd interview.
For us, it seems that we are intelligent enough to use our utmost effort to fight for our well being. In fact, we cannot. On the contrary, our intelligent hinder us to leave things to God's plan.
Maybe, my faith is really weak. Please pray for my family. May God help us understand and accept all his plan on us.

作者: littlewoman 時間: 08-11-5 19:18

Dear YLK,
Since my child also moved a lot, didn't read the book and was very impatient, I think I am in similar situation as you. She used to be very disciplined inside the classroom and I don't know why she behaved like that in the interview. However, once the interview was over, I told myself that she was she no matter how she behaved. If she is accepted at last, I think that must be God's work. During the interview process, I learnt more about her and have more ideas on what and how to equip her for primary education whichever school she would get in. My little sharing to you is just to let go. Don't think about and explore the way how the school chooses their students. I think there is no absolute answer. As we are in b/s in Christ, we just need to look upon HIM and follow HIS way but not our own way.

Hope we can have a chance to get into SPCCPC and share more in the future.

[ 本帖最後由 littlewoman 於 08-11-5 19:20 編輯 ]

作者: TL128 時間: 08-11-5 21:11

I think the school have ranked all kids in the first interview. They only double check the child and parents to see whelther their choice is right from second interview.
So don't worry, God have prepared for your kids already!

作者: YLK 時間: 08-11-6 05:33 標題: 回覆 # 的文章

Hi TL128, Littlewoman,
Thanks for your kind sharing. It's great to meet so many nice parents here. Hope that we can meet in the parent function of SPCCSP later on.
God bless!

作者: jmiu 時間: 08-11-6 09:54

TL128,

I agreed with your point.
From what I have observed, some parents meet with the headmistress for at least 25mins.
However, some only has the chance of like 15mins.

Since the headmistress didn't interview all the 1st round applicants herself, I also believe the 2nd round is for her final confirmation.

原帖由 TL128 於 08-11-5 21:11 發表
I think the school have ranked all kids in the first interview. They only double check the child and parents to see whelther their choice is right from second interview.
So don't worry, God have prepa ...

作者: VAMP 時間: 08-11-6 22:59

We belong to B group and we were surprised that Principal Lee just explained the school curriculum and then asked us if we have any questions about the school. We were not even asked about the kids' strength or weakness. Does that mean she's not interested in our kid? I wondered, if we have no questions for her, our conversation will end within 5-6 mins.

作者: okokdad 時間: 08-11-7 08:47

Dear VAMP,

You may think it this way. The headmistress is very interested to admit your kids so don't discuss too much. Relax and don't think too much. Good luck and hope your kid finally got admitted to SPCCPS.

原帖由 VAMP 於 08-11-6 22:59 發表
We belong to B group and we were surprised that Principal Lee just explained the school curriculum and then asked us if we have any questions about the school. We were not even asked about the kids' ...

作者: tcmom 時間: 08-11-7 09:00

Dear all,

Just want to share with all of you. Be relaxed. I have similar experience last year. I have no linkage with the school, no background, no religious background, no special talent of the child, etc. Yet, my child was accepted by the school finally. During the second interview, the principal did not ask many question but only share the schooling condition of SPCCPS. We only attended the interview for about 5-10 minutes.

During the awaiting period, the parents might have great anxiety. However, don't worry so much. It's not the end of nurturing your child. Finding a suitable school for your child is only one of the steps to go ahead for a bright future.

作者: lemonred 時間: 08-11-7 09:11

Dear to all those have the chance 2nd in,

You are so lucky to have 2nd in. Your children are excellent no matter finally which school they go to. What the parents should do now are to be relaxed and take your children to play. You and your children put a lot of effort in October, attending a no. of interviews. Buy some gifts to you and your children. Be relaxed, don't think too much.

小朋友讀那一間小學真的是上天註定的. 就算讀不到這間不代表什麼, 況且教仔是父母的職責, 更好的學校也未必能將小孩教好, 家教是很重要的.

lemonred

原帖由 tcmom 於 08-11-7 09:00 發表
Dear all,

Just want to share with all of you. Be relaxed. I have similar experience last year. I have no linkage with the school, no background, no religious background, no special talent of the ...

作者: FM 時間: 08-11-7 09:24

Lemonred,

Agree with you. It is time to relax and be patient. Our kids and us did the best we can.

When I look around since the interview process start...my house has a lot NEW toys.."Toys R us" should be grateful to us.

作者: VAMP 時間: 08-11-7 21:00

Yeah, the only thing we can do is to relax and wait. We have done our best!

作者: kydd 時間: 08-11-8 22:10

我不知明天的道路我不知明天的道路，每一天只為主活。我不借明天的太陽，因明天或許陰暗，我不要為將來憂慮，因我信主的應許，我今天要與主同行，因祂知前面如何。有許多未來的事情，我現在不能識透，但我知誰管著明天，我也知誰牽我手。
http://www.st020.cn/play/232941.htm#

作者: cemily 時間: 08-11-9 02:19

Tcmom,

Can you share with us if you find the work load too much and is the curriculum more open as described by the Principal and how long normally does your child spend on his/her homework per day pls? Tks

Rgds

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原帖由 tcmom 於 08-11-7 09:00 發表
Dear all,

Just want to share with all of you. Be relaxed. I have similar experience last year. I have no linkage with the school, no background, no religious background, no special talent of the ...

作者: littlewoman 時間: 08-11-9 23:58

I also want to know.
I heard that there are many tests and exam in the upper forms, is that true?
Thanks!

原帖由 cemily 於 08-11-9 02:19 發表
Tcmom,

Can you share with us if you find the work load too much and is the curriculum more open as described by the Principal and how long normally does your child spend on his/her homework per day ...

作者: kittylock 時間: 08-11-10 13:04

P1 1st Term - No dictation and assessment
P1 2nd Term - Dictation (chin/eng) in alternate weeks, 1 interim assessment and 1 final assessment

P2 above - 2 interim assessment and 1 final assessment in both Term 1 and Term 2.

Actually the pressure of homework is not really huge. Most homework can be finished at school during 導修堂.

Students are encoraged to do revision and read books at home. Required to write book report (both chin and eng readers) and hand in to the class teacher once a month.

原帖由 littlewoman 於 08-11-9 23:58 發表
I also want to know.
I heard that there are many tests and exam in the upper forms, is that true?
Thanks!

[ 本帖最後由 kittylock 於 08-11-10 13:08 編輯 ]

作者: FPLV 時間: 08-11-10 17:02

Although there is no "exam" or "dictation" or "assessment" during the 1st term of P1, there are many classworks which will be marked or graded. And there will be a term report in 1st term of P1 as in any other terms.
The first 2 weeks in September was relaxing, but after that, my P1 kid often cannot finish the homework at school during 導修堂.

作者: kittylock 時間: 08-11-11 02:02

Unlike other primary schools, there's no formal assessment held during the 1st term of P1. Hence students' academic performance is measured by their classwork/homework i.e. 平時分 and general performance in class.

The purpose of this is to bridge the kids from kindergarten to P1, help them adapt to the modes of primary school life happily without caring much about tests/examinations.

However, as parents are usually "marks-focused" and take the results of homework as their own pride, they may exert unnecessary pressure on both kids and themselves.

I trust the tension will be loosened once they've gone through the transition period, and will start to love and enjoy the school life of SPCC.

原帖由 FPLV 於 08-11-10 17:02 發表
Although there is no "exam" or "dictation" or "assessment" during the 1st term of P1, there are many classworks which will be marked or graded. And there will be a term report in 1st term of P1 as in ...

[ 本帖最後由 kittylock 於 08-11-11 02:20 編輯 ]

作者: VAMP 時間: 08-11-11 15:27

為什麼時間這麼漫長?

作者: jmiu 時間: 08-11-11 16:28

是, 還有13天.
每一天都在想究竟2nd interview時有沒有做得不妥當的地方....
亦不敢告訴別人去了2nd interview.
怕最終都是落空. :cry:

原帖由 VAMP 於 08-11-11 15:27 發表
為什麼時間這麼漫長?

作者: Jhuangwei 時間: 08-11-11 17:40 標題: 回覆 # 的文章

me 2

作者: twobigeyes 時間: 08-11-11 20:10

我既感受和你完全一樣﹗常常反復思考2nd interview時有沒有做得不妥當的地方。似乎李校長係2nd interview時同每個家長都係講大致一樣既說話﹐根本無辦法推算自己有幾大機會。

其實有冇媽咪聽過已往一D case, 係入到2nd interview但最終不幸落空的﹐唔知李校長會唔會係interview時有D indication 呢﹖

原帖由 jmiu 於 08-11-11 16:28 發表
是, 還有13天.
每一天都在想究竟2nd interview時有沒有做得不妥當的地方....
亦不敢告訴別人去了2nd interview.
怕最終都是落空. :cry:

作者: littlewoman 時間: 08-11-11 21:14

For those students with average ability, do you think they can handle the school work with support of their parents ( without private tuition)?

原帖由 kittylock 於 08-11-11 02:02 發表
Unlike other primary schools, there's no formal assessment held during the 1st term of P1. Hence students' academic performance is measured by their classwork/homework i.e. 平時分 and general performa ...

作者: kittylock 時間: 08-11-11 21:31

I know some of the parents do opt for private tuition.

However, Ms Lee expressed (in parents' meeting) that private tuition is not necessary and parents have to trust that the school is able to teach kids well.

For myself, I don't hire any private tutor. Of course parental guidance on homework/revision is required.

原帖由 littlewoman 於 08-11-11 21:14 發表
For those students with average ability, do you think they can handle the school work with support of their parents ( without private tuition)?

[ 本帖最後由 kittylock 於 08-11-11 22:05 編輯 ]

作者: lemonred 時間: 08-11-12 08:54

I don't think you have to hire private tutor. What parents should do are to help your kids to check their homework each day and help them to do revision. More time should be spent on reading other books so as to increase their knowlege in other aspects.

原帖由 littlewoman 於 08-11-11 21:14 發表
For those students with average ability, do you think they can handle the school work with support of their parents ( without private tuition)?

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