Registration for 2013 Classes

Dear Parents,

We have received many emails asking about our new timetable. We were busy preparing our P6 pupils for the PSLE. Thank you for considering Serena's Greenhouse as your partner for your child's learning journey and for being so patient with us. We have just completed our registration for our existing pupils. We will now release available vacancies to the pupils on our wait list(*) and then subsequently to the general public.

* Terms and conditions apply

Regular Classes for 2013 (Updated 25 October):
Conducted by Mrs Teo-Chng Hui Min (ex-Math HOD who has anchored the P5/P6 creme classes, producing stellar results)

(a) P4 Science (Full)
     Wednesday  2.45 p.m. to 4.45 p.m.

(b) P5 Science (Full)
     Sunday         9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

(c) P5 Math (High Achievers) (New class - Limited Vacancies)
     Wednesday  7.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m.

(d) P6 Math (1 Vacancy)
     Wednesday  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

(e) P6 Math (High Achievers) (Full)
     Sunday        11.30 a.m. to 1.3 p.m.

Conducted by Teacher Serena a.k.a Mdm Chng Hwee Cheng (ex-Science Subject Head of top primary school in Jurong area )

(a) P4 Creative Writing (Full)
     Monday       6.45 p.m. to 8.15 p.m.

(b) P5 English (Full)
      Saturday     11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

(c) P6 Science (Full)
     Friday         4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

(d) P6 Science (High Achievers) (Full)
      Sunday     8.45 a.m. to 10.45 a.m.

(e) P6 English (High Achievers)
      Friday       7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Full)
      Saturday    8.45 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. (Limited Vacancies*)

(f)  P6 English (Full)
      Sunday      11.15 a.m. to 1.15 p.m.

Note:
(a) Do note that placement tests will be administered for certain classes to ensure that there is a right fit. It is our belief that one size does not fit all and there must be a right fit for the pupil to benefit from the classes.
(b) There are requests from parents to start new classes or place them on the wait list for holiday programmes in future. If you would like to be placed on our wait list, please send an email to us.

Contact Details:
serenagreenhouse@gmail.com

Common Mistake (1): Live vs stay

I was marking a pupil's assignment when I spotted this common mistake. I decided to highlight it during my lessons. This is a common mistake made by adults too.

When we ask someone where he or she resides, we should ask, "Where do you live?" instead of "Where do you stay?"

Note the difference in meaning between "stay" and "live"
Stay: Live in a place temporarily
Example: I stayed at ABC Hotel when I was on holiday in Paris.

Live: reside in a place permanently
Example: I live in a flat in Jurong West.

How good is your English?

The Speak Good English Movement has collaborated with the British Council to develop a quiz to test how good your English is. Click on the link below to take the quiz:

http://www.goodenglish.org.sg/improve/quizzes/good-english