WOW!!!! a year had passed...it's been a roller coaster ride. Time flies soooo fast,Nicole was just in preschool few years back then she entered primary school. Then with a blink of an eye she just finished first grade...i'm getting old...hahaha. It's not easy studying in a chinese school, i've heard a lot of stories about how strict chinese schools are in the Philippines...how much more when you are actually studying in China or Taiwan.? soooooo strict...grrrrr.
When Nicole was just about to enter first grade, it brought a lot of memories when i was at her age entering first grade too. I missed going to national book store with my mom to grab school supplies like notebooks, papers,pencils and lots of other stuffs. Here in Taiwan, it's different though, yes we still buy some school supplies, bags, lunch box and some of the things i've mentioned previously but notebooks, books and other small stuffs are provided by the governmnet.Actually, i didn't noticed that they used a notebook, it's more of like a work book all in one...ahahhh..confusing.
I missed wearing nameplate too...here, they used patch attached to your uniform with a corresponding grade, section and school number written on it.
Buxiban or cram school is very popular now in taiwan.Parents would enroll their children in different tutorial classes be it academic or extra curricular activities.A lot of parents would enroll their children in english class too.Lucky Nicole, we don't have to spend money for that coz mom and dad can help her in that field.I also don't like the idea of forcing my child to attend to those classes in order for her to make better grades. I saw a lot of our neighbors children going home wasted because their parents enrolled them to almost all the classes available in order to adjust for their work schedule. I guess there is nothing wrong with that, its their life anyway, their lifestyle.
School bus is not popular in taiwan except in some private preschools so everyday we have to bring and pick-up nicole from school.
I am happy that this first year went on smoothly and im hoping that my nicole would enjoy this new stage of her life.
Congratulations to my Nicole!!! mom and dad knew you did your very best and we are very proud of you!!!jiayo Nicole!!!
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