Change of School Hours 2013

02 Nov 2012 (Fri):

Got back a notice from the school informing us parents regarding a change in the school hours from 2013 onwards. The school will be transiting into a single session for all levels.

All pupils to be in school by 745am. Flag rising will commence at 8am.

For all students, lessons will begin at 8am ~ 2.30pm on Mon & Tues & 8am ~ 1.30pm for Wed, Thurs & Fri. The students need to stay in school for lunch on Mon & Tues.

I told Lionel we need to wake up between 6.30am ~ 6.45am & leave the house by 7.20am. And that he needs to save $$ for lunch on every Mon & Tues & not spending all during recess. So, we have plan to have cake or bread during recess & rice or noodles for lunch. Currently, he is having either a plate of rice or a bowl of noodles. Of cos, he will add finger food into his meals such as nuggets, fish cakes or crab stick or even hot dogs.

And us parents need to fill in the travel declaration form for our year end travel plans. I have return the form with a NIL response. Ha... ( we tend to change our plans at the last min)

And today, the Primary Ones went to Garden By The Bay for a plant diversity learning experience. It was an afternoon well spent. The excursion were conducted during curriculum hours & went from 1.30pm ~ 5.30pm.

Lionel told me he was so tired after his excursion that he didnt want to go for his wushu practise in the evening. I replied with an : " Aiyo, ur excursion is only 4 hours & u complain u are tired... then how to go Legoland? That may be a whole day event. "

His reply: " Legoland is all fun. I can walk & run around the whole day; no problem. "

Garden By The Bay - Part 2

14 July 2012 (Sat):

Continued from part 1, we head over to the Flower Dome next.

Again, there were many types of flowers & this time, different varieties of trees were shown-cased too.

Random pictures of the princess..

Random pictures of the prince..

We spent almost half the day there & left the park ard 6pm. And i just got news that some of the family members will be making a trip down the next day.

And the kids were keen to join them as well.....again.

Garden By The Bay - Part 1

14 July 2012 (Sat):

We went to Garden By The Bay. Looking at the directory, there are 2 ways to get there by public transport.

Take the mrt to Marina Bay Station, exit A & take bus service number 400. Alight 4 stops later. Or take the mrt to Bayfront Station, exit B & walked along the underground linkway.

We arrived at Marina Bay Station only to find its raining heavily. The bus stop from the station is not covered & i'm too lazy to put on raincoat for the kids. So what to do but to take the mrt to Bayfront Station instead. Luckily, its only 1 stop away.

Once we walked up from the linkway, the rain has stopped. What wonders! One minute it was raining heavily, the next, it practically stopped.

And yes, looked. You can see MBS behind you. Its linked by a bridge to GBB ( Garden By The Bay)

We walked around the Heritage Gardens & explored the different type of plants.

We purchased tickets for the 2 conservatories @ $20/adt & $12/chd for local citizens. For tourist, its priced at $28/adt & $ 15/chd. They have special rates for senior citizens too.

Inside the Cloud Forest, we spent quite sometime at this man-made waterfall. We loved the strong cool air & the mist the falls created.

** Note: do bring along a jacket or shawl. Its cold inside.

There were many, many, many different varieties of flowers around. They were brought in from around the world.

And the kids couldnt resist taking photos here & there.

We ventured up to the Lost World on the 7th floor & walked along walkways right down to the 1st floor. Its liked walking in the clouds as it was misty everywhere. Light water droplets were sprayed from everywhere.

The walkways..

We came out of Cloud Forest & the kids rushed to take photos with the baby elephants, lions & tigers.

We went for a late lunch & let me tell you, the food at GBB does NOT come cheap. No....

After lunch, it on to the next part of GBB, the Flower Dome but that's for the next post. Will be back.