Hi! any new reviews on Wolfgang? How are the assigned teachers? Are they randomly assigned after trial? I’m thinking of signing my child up for violin lessons there. But he did not have a good learning experience with another school previously and I hope to make a better choice for I’m. But seems like I can’t find many reviews online.

kikimama:

Hi Bonbon12, sorry for checking in late. My memory of P1 orientation is nil coz it was my hubby who attended. I asked around and it seems like the students will be separated into their respective classes and get to meet their classmates and form teachers while parents attend talks in the school hall. It shld be a nice and helpful orientation and try to assure your child that things will be fine. He will grow up into a big boy in this school and many happy memories will be made here Welcome to the Guangyang Family!

Thank you. We didn't see any of the form teachers though.

Hello! Anyone knows how will the orientation be like? My child is quite nervous and apprehensive about starting primary school as he loves his pre school friends a lot. Hope the November orientation will be a nice and helpful one…

Thank you @kikimama. Would you know how would the orientation be like? We have been notified to attend an orientation in Novemeber. Will we get to meet the primary one teachers?

kikimama:

Bonbon12:

Thanks floppy. My son is learning violin now and I saw on their website that GY has a strings ensemble. I thought it is good to have a cca that he will enjoy. During the open house I saw the school is spacious and relatively new, a number of nationalities there too.


I am still trying to decide if I should try for GY. We are in phase 2C. I believe in co-ed schools, a well rounded and positive environment. I kept feeling I am right when every kan cheong parent is running for ATS, CHS, KCPS, but when I saw the statistics of the low take up rate online, my heart just sank. I kept wondering if it's just an over emphasis on grades and therefore parents don't choose GY or something else that's wrong.. from the comments here, it seems that GY is a nice school.

If your only concern is the low takeup rate - what are your underlying worries to that? Quality of teachers?

Hello kikimama, yes you're right, I was worried it's due to poor quality of teachers or teaching materials.. is it cos the school does not motivate or push students to do well.

But I'm vencouraged by what you've shared. I believe grades matter but they are not everything. Character, cca, diversity are very important too. In fact I would be concerned if all a school cares about are only grades.

Thanks floppy. My son is learning violin now and I saw on their website that GY has a strings ensemble. I thought it is good to have a cca that he will enjoy. During the open house I saw the school is spacious and relatively new, a number of nationalities there too.


I am still trying to decide if I should try for GY. We are in phase 2C. I believe in co-ed schools, a well rounded and positive environment. I kept feeling I am right when every kan cheong parent is running for ATS, CHS, KCPS, but when I saw the statistics of the low take up rate online, my heart just sank. I kept wondering if it’s just an over emphasis on grades and therefore parents don’t choose GY or something else that’s wrong… from the comments here, it seems that GY is a nice school.

Hello kikimama! Thanks so much for your reply I went to the open house and I am impressed, but disappointed I didn't get to speak to any teachers. The staff manning the booths told me they are not from the school.


I do have a good impression of the school but I am really bothered that it has very low take up rate. Do you know what is the reason? Is it just because GYPS is not known for its grades all these years?

Hello! I am thinking of enrolling my child in GYPS next year as my first choice. This is because I seem to have the impression that the students are happy and well cared for there. Grades are important but not the single deciding factor for me. I would like my child to be in a happy and nurturing learning environment, rather than a stressful and competitive environment.


I am looking forward to attending their open house in July too.

Really appreciate if parents of children there can let us now how is GYPS doing now thank you!