This week we have discussion on a wide array of topics that affect the lives of parents with kids in primary school. Firstly, parents are mostly happy with longer recess for kids. We hope that the schools will follow through. Now let's see what other topics are on parent's minds this week.

1. Chinese Mandarin lesson getting tougher. Parents considering switching schools

2. Where to buy loose single colour pencils

3. Is RM40 for a single session of Mandarin tuition reasonable? See what other parents are paying

4. Getting into DLP class in a DLP approved school requires child to be good not only in English but also in BM

5. What happened to computer lessons in SJKCs after the ban to have it during schooling hours

6. Is your child's school bag lighter this year?

7. Parent inspired by DLP SMK (Dual Language Programmed approved Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan)

8. Do parents have to submit payslip together with school forms

9. Is it compulsory to take part in 1 sport and 1 uniform body in primary school extra co-curricular activities

Meanwhile, here are some events/new centers to check out this week.

- Sri Bestari Info Day (25 Jan 2019) - Opening of new day care at Setia Alam with opening promo for parents

For parents with kids sitting for PT3 this year, take note that the PT3 2019 calendar is now out.

Until next week,

Koay Joo Bee

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