As parents watch their children move from one stage of life to another, there will no doubt be some anxiety and nervousness about what lies ahead. Parents may visit primary school open houses with their children to get them familiar with a new school environment, meet the teachers and students, and experience elements of school culture. From here, parents and children will be able to choose a primary school they are most suited for. In this blog post, Writers At Work is proud to show you the Ultimate Guide to choosing a primary school!
1. Your Child’s Aptitudes and Interests
Every child will have their own strengths and interests. The best way to know what these are is to talk to your child and find out. Some children are more inclined to playing sports, making music, being artistic, or playing with computers. These interests will serve them well in future – not only are they a good way to wind down and relax, but they are also an area to be developed. When trying to find out your child’s interests, talk to them about likes/dislikes.
2. How Far is My Home From School?
The commute to and from school is an important consideration when choosing a school. How will your child be getting to and from school, and who will take them there? Regardless of the mode of transport, be it by car, bus, or the MRT, your child will need to get to school and back from it safely. If the commute between home and school is too long, it could have negative consequences on your child – they may feel tired waking up early for school.
3. What is the School’s Culture Like?
Each school has a unique culture – when parents visit these open houses, they will know what each school has to offer in terms of its programmes, facilities, values, teachers, and culture. Parents can get a sense of the school culture by talking to other students, parents with children in that school, teachers, or even by visiting the school website and online profiles.
Parents should look beyond academic considerations and ask their child what they think of the school culture. Will their child be comfortable participating in school activities? When visiting the open houses, it is important for your child to develop an inquisitive nature and ask about the school life and other happenings in school. After the visit, parents should discuss with their children is they enjoyed the interactions with the students and teachers.
To conclude, parents should always think about their future choice of school from multiple angles, doing what is best for their child. Primary school will be a daunting time for some students, especially when they need to build a strong foundation in time to sit for PSLE. English is a compulsory subject not only in PSLE, but also in the rest of their educational journey – it is important for your child to build a strong grasp of the English language to succeed in their primary school career. Many parents believe that English is a subject which cannot be prepared for. However, this belief could not be further from the truth.
Getting better at mastering the language requires students to master not only sentence mechanics, but soft skills like critical thinking, inference, and logic. With time, guidance, and practice, students will be able to build this foundation with WRITERS AT WORK! Our dedicated teachers and specially curated curriculum will help your child learn how to tackle the rigorous demands of the primary school English curriculum and prepare for PSLE!
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Prepare Your Child for Primary School With Writers At Work!
At WRITERS AT WORK, we are committed to providing the smoothest learning experience for your child sitting for their English exams. With our carefully curated methods of teaching your child how to write well, your child will learn how to present their thoughts and arguments in a coherent and concise manner. WRITERS AT WORK reinforces your child’s language skills and provides a strong foundation for their academic success, keeping up with all aspects of their progress both inside and outside of the classroom to nurture them holistically. For more information about how WRITERS AT WORK makes a difference, feel free to explore our website and watch our YouTube videos!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. How Can I Improve My English Creative Writing Skills?
2. What is the Main Purpose of Creative Writing?
Creative writing helps students express their thoughts more clearly and develop a sense of logic. In crafting a believable plot which flows properly given the premise and characters the story features, a student will be able to hone their critical thinking and their ability to put things in a systematic manner. Creative writing is further important for communicating ideas concisely.
3. What is the Benefit of Creative Writing Classes?
Having good feedback will help a student tremendously, as parents often leave creative writing to the student to “do their best and see how it goes”. However, this is the wrong approach to creative writing – like all skills, creative writing can be taught. It will require a significant amount of work and trial and error to get right, but it is certainly a skill worth learning.
4. How Do You Make a Creative Writing Class Interesting?
Making a creative writing class interesting is something that W@W specialises in! Teachers are engaging, fun, and witty, allowing students to explore many possibilities of plots and characters. Our composition topics are funny and memorable, allowing students to draw on them when they face their actual exam questions. Students participate in discussions with their classmates, giving them the chance to speak up and voice out their own thoughts and ideas during the lesson.
5. Who Benefits From Creative Writing?
