"You know it's not counted in your report book, right?" I reminded him. He was undeterred. I think anything related to sports is a worthy challenge to him (another huge reminder of how different my kids are - Lesley-Anne dreads the 2.4km walk/run in NAPFA more than any academic test).
Andre wanted to know what the prerequisites were for getting a gold position in NAPFA. I went scouring the Internet for the score chart and believe it or not, it was nowhere to be found. Seriously - not even on the MOE or Singapore Sports Council website! I don't get it, we can't be the only ones interested in knowing what to aim for, what's the big secret?
Anyway, after a long search, Kenneth finally located it on a school website. For the benefit of other parents, I'm posting the NAPFA score charts (for primary school level) here - both boys and girls. If the chart is too small to be read, click on it and you should see an enlarged version.
These were Andre's scores:- Situps: 40
- Standing broad jump: 165 cm
- Sit & reach: 24 cm (he thinks, this is the one he can't quite recall)
- Inclined pullups: 22
- Shuttle run: 11.3 secs
- 1.6km: about 9 mins
Hi Monica,
ReplyDeleteWe should have more kids like Andre in Singapore!! Then we would have a more colourful and interesting society. You are lucky.
Thanks for sharing.
YL
YL: "Colourful" and "interesting" sound about right, although I never thought of myself as lucky LOL! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter also dreads the 1.6km run, which always pulls down her overall score. Yes, don't we wish the boys apply the same interest and determination in studies. But well, each child has his own strengths. And when our sons "boomz" in their studies later (not too late please) down the path, they will be more well-rounded and balanced than the sisters. See how optimistic I am. Haha.
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SL: I guess God is fair lah, different talents to different individuals! I share your optimism, the study "boomz" will come... eventually :P
ReplyDelete*ahem* I got Gold every single year. Looking at me today you would never believe it huh? :) Way to go Andre! You even share my brother's name!
ReplyDeleteMon, thanks for the chart.
ReplyDeleteI have been observing, in many fields, in the end, the boys will emerge the more visible ones. Partly due to their focus and partly still due to prejudices on equal opportunities.
Between a cute boy and a cute girl, the boy is always cuter, somehow....LOL
qx
Angie: Hey really? You're the second friend I know with a brother called Andre! And what are you talking about, you're still so trim what, after 4 kids some more...
ReplyDeleteQX: Long time no "see"! Good to have you back. I think Lilian will agree with you that boys are cuter :D Maybe they will be more visible eventually cos they're more attention seeking?? LOL
True indeed! Andre Maniam. Quite the famous some more. *wink*
ReplyDeleteLong time no see QX, haha, Mon knows me well...I like little boys, I know I'm generalising but they tend to be less cunning, more innocent, more WYSIWYG, kwim? and sometimes they come in little power packages like Andre haha...extra cute.
ReplyDeleteSuper well done Andre, I always tell your mummy I know you will do great in life. Don't let anyone make you think otherwise!
ps Mon: Got secondary school chart or not? ;P
Lilian: Thanks for the encouragement! Maybe Andre'll end up becoming a PE teacher LOL! And what is WYSIWYG hah?
ReplyDeleteI'll try and look for the secondary school chart.
WYSIWYG is what you see is what you get. I am interested to take a look at the secondary chart! Do share please if you get one! Many many thanks.
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MY: Doh! I'm such a dunce when it comes to these acronyms. Ok, will post the sec chart, I managed to find it.
ReplyDeleteMon, Lil, I am jaded la...feel so worn out just close to 2 years of school...wonder how long can I last....LOL
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I was going to make another generalisation about boys too.. They appear, I repeat, appear only, a little more blur than girls at the same age hence the WYSIWYG look, I believe the "cute" factor comes from there..... LOL Thank God for the different genders to make life more colourful. :)
qx
QX: Really ah? I wonder if it's also due to the school, I think the peers at your dd's school are quite "chiong" and competitive, maybe that's why you feel that way.
ReplyDeleteYah, must have different genders, more colourful and more baffling too!
Mon, I believe
ReplyDeleteschool is only part of it and actually the 'chiong' and competitiveness does not quite bother us much for academic aspects. Maybe we have not started to be in the race yet...still dreaming...LOL Mainly, I have a one-kind-of-a-kid who wears me out sometimes with her idosyncracies.
qx
QX: It's nice to know there are parents who still believe in letting kids go at their own pace, we have enough of the chiong ones!
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