St. Paul Co-ed 2nd in cannot sit stably, does it mean no chance

YLK

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.

lemonred

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)?

kittylock

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)?

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littlewoman

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 ...

twobigeyes

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:  

Jhuangwei

me 2

jmiu

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?

VAMP

為什麼時間這麼漫長?

kittylock

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  ...

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FPLV

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.

kittylock

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!

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littlewoman

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  ...

cemily

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  ...

kydd

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#

VAMP

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

FM

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.

lemonred

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  ...

tcmom

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.

okokdad

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' ...

VAMP

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.