Son got duly enrolled as a Cub Scout. Then it was a visit to the fire station.
My duty was, of course, sewing on all those badges on his new uniform.
20th May was Piano Concert at his school. He played his 'Chant de la creuse' by C Franck, very well if I may say, and he has clearly leap-frogged over many of the older boys in his piano grades. But that is not important.
The important thing is he is developing confidence in his playing. One of the boys CF (three years older) stood out with his musicality. Son's teacher tells son that one day he could play as well as CF.
At reception I caught up with CF's mum. Apparently CF used to practise only three minutes. Wow! there is hope for us, I thought. Only after a Chinese piano teacher told him that he should practise at least 30 minutes a day did CF improve. (CF's mum is Chinese, like me, but comes from mainland China.)
So my son decides that he would start practising for 30 minutes every day "starting tomorrow".
Let's just say he's not been able to do 30 minutes but he is making good progress. Both piano grade 3 and clarinet grade 1 exams looming. And his ESB (English Speaking Board) exams as well.
Poor lad. But he's cool.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
More exam results and Cubs
They are trickling in. It seems that he has done extremely well, with a 97% in Geography (class average being 65.5%).
Both English and History are at 85% with the class average being 58% and 48% respectively.
So only the Maths result to come in.
Been to first two Cub Scout meetings and he has asked to be enrolled next week. Today we attended the church which sponsors his troop. One of his leaders was playing the organ.
Son has even learned the 'Promise' about doing his best, and thinking of others before self, etc. It will be interesting to see whether his attitude towards 'others' would improve. Being an only child it is so often a case of 'me, me, me'.
As a result of his joining Cubs I've met up again with the mums that I used to meet up with when our children were babies. The boys do not remember one another, they look so different now, but I look forward to touching base (and having 'coffee') with these mums again.
Both English and History are at 85% with the class average being 58% and 48% respectively.
So only the Maths result to come in.
Been to first two Cub Scout meetings and he has asked to be enrolled next week. Today we attended the church which sponsors his troop. One of his leaders was playing the organ.
Son has even learned the 'Promise' about doing his best, and thinking of others before self, etc. It will be interesting to see whether his attitude towards 'others' would improve. Being an only child it is so often a case of 'me, me, me'.
As a result of his joining Cubs I've met up again with the mums that I used to meet up with when our children were babies. The boys do not remember one another, they look so different now, but I look forward to touching base (and having 'coffee') with these mums again.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Exam results!
Exams are really over for now. Well, school exams are.
Son had his first result yesterday. Science. The average score for the class of 25 was 70%. His score was a respectable 96%.
We are both very proud of him, considering the fact that he refused to do any 'revision' he has done very well.
This morning he moaned that he is not likely to get 100% in Maths as he did in the last term.
There was a question about which meaning he was not sure. It had to do with calculating what angle is turned after half a turn. A 'turn' is a very vague term. Son interpreted it as 180 degrees, so have a turn would be 90 degrees. He is not sure whether the one turn could also be taken to be 360 degrees in which case half a turn would be 180 degrees.
I encouraged him to note this to his teacher, to stick up for himself and others.
Will be interesting to see what he does.
Son had his first result yesterday. Science. The average score for the class of 25 was 70%. His score was a respectable 96%.
We are both very proud of him, considering the fact that he refused to do any 'revision' he has done very well.
This morning he moaned that he is not likely to get 100% in Maths as he did in the last term.
There was a question about which meaning he was not sure. It had to do with calculating what angle is turned after half a turn. A 'turn' is a very vague term. Son interpreted it as 180 degrees, so have a turn would be 90 degrees. He is not sure whether the one turn could also be taken to be 360 degrees in which case half a turn would be 180 degrees.
I encouraged him to note this to his teacher, to stick up for himself and others.
Will be interesting to see what he does.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
School Exams -- nearly over!
Son seems so terribly comfortable with his exams, it is unreal.
Thursday was Geography. He forgot a number of facts. I think he now realizes that he has to do something to bring this information to the fore of his brains.
Friday was supposed to be last day of his exam. Unfortunately they have yet to re-sit their Maths paper. Not that it bothers him, but it is quite annoying.
Friday too was his first day at Cub Scouts and this was exciting for all of us.
He went, and stuck with us. The hall was very noisy during 'free play' and I was concerned that the noise might bother him.
But I think he forced himself to look beyond the noise. More structured activities followed.
He wanted me back at 7.30pm for an 8pm pick-up. So I did. They were singing loudly when I arrived. I peeked in the door. I think he saw me, but showed no effort to leave.
I sat outside and heard the leader calling out names. The children then mumbled some information.
Then I heard son's name called. His answer was 'cricket'.
He then went on for a minute or so. Was that my son speaking loudly and clearly to a room of virtual strangers?
He was dismissed later and he was full of excitement. He definitely wants to go back.
Brilliant.
So on Saturday we went to buy his uniform even though he is not due to be 'invested' yet.
Thursday was Geography. He forgot a number of facts. I think he now realizes that he has to do something to bring this information to the fore of his brains.
Friday was supposed to be last day of his exam. Unfortunately they have yet to re-sit their Maths paper. Not that it bothers him, but it is quite annoying.
Friday too was his first day at Cub Scouts and this was exciting for all of us.
He went, and stuck with us. The hall was very noisy during 'free play' and I was concerned that the noise might bother him.
But I think he forced himself to look beyond the noise. More structured activities followed.
He wanted me back at 7.30pm for an 8pm pick-up. So I did. They were singing loudly when I arrived. I peeked in the door. I think he saw me, but showed no effort to leave.
I sat outside and heard the leader calling out names. The children then mumbled some information.
Then I heard son's name called. His answer was 'cricket'.
He then went on for a minute or so. Was that my son speaking loudly and clearly to a room of virtual strangers?
He was dismissed later and he was full of excitement. He definitely wants to go back.
Brilliant.
So on Saturday we went to buy his uniform even though he is not due to be 'invested' yet.
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