[Bukit Merah] Primary Schools

[qms]

Hi gt1122!


Correct me if I am wrong, but from what you wrote, you seemed most keen in RMPS, right?

If this is the case, and if time permits, you may like to apply for PV. However, like what titank mentioned, you have to remember the Pinnacle@Duxton residents. This development is also 1-2 km from RMPS, and imagine there are 1,600 units! It won't be surprising that everybody thinks like you. Hence, even if you are a PV, come next year, during registration, don't be surprised if balloting is required. You have to calculate the risks involved.

gt1122:

...CHIJ seems to be the most balanced choice... As for the lax thingy, I think unread it somewhere that CHIJ kellock do not drive the kids as hardbas perhaps RM or RVPS hence makes me have the impression that they are not so results oriented ... Correct me if I am wrong though ....

I am not sure whether CHIJ Kellock is lax, but it seems to give people this impression. One of our fellow forummers also had this impression. Things that I know about CHIJ Kellock, I heard from my daughter's ex-teacher in the childcare centre.

The ex-teacher, in order to prepare her daughter for the rigourous life in CHIJ Kellock, withdrew the latter from the childcare centre, put her in a kindergarten, and sent her for enrichment programs. My understanding form this ex-teacher is that CHIJ Kellock places a lot of emphasis on building a good foundation in languages. The students have homework everyday, and on Friday, they are given weekend homework, too. So, I am not sure whether this is considered \"lax\" to you or not.

gt1122:

anyway we are not considering GES as we are already very confused wih 3 choices and adding another into the equation will further complicate matters

Actually, forgive me if I am straight-forward, you are confused because you don't want to send your girl to Blangah Rise. A place there is as good as guaranteed, near your house, and there is a BASC near the school, too.

Of course, you have your reasons for not wanting to send her there. This is something which has been puzzling all of us here. What's wrong with that school? Since you live so near the school, would you be able to share with us your observation on the school? The ex-teacher I mentioned above also lives in Telok Blangah, but she decided to send her daughter to CHIJ Kellock.

[bayleaves]

My DD is in sec 1 this year and was from CHIJ Kellock. From my observation, Kellock emphasis alot on language development and fitness and a all-rounded education. They do have homeworks but maybe not as much as RMPS (my newphew was fr there). My DD enjoyed and looked forward going to school everyday thorughout the last 6 years. When the girls reach school before school start and during the recess they are encouraged to run around and borrow equipment and play.

[titank]

Hi QMS,


In Bukit Merah & Central, most of the parent choice of primary school s mostly as follow;

(1) Radin Mas, River Valley, CHIJ (Kellock)
(2) Zhangde
(3) Gan Eng Seng
(4) Blangah Rise

Just by looking by the infrastructure, Blangah Rise is the newest among all. Every year intake is always Supply>Demand. Maybe should have more open house let more people know the school or awating top scorer of PSLE?

Notice that at opposite Pinaccle Duxton there is a Primary School being in construction stage, I beleived that Blangah Rise may have a scenario of balloting in this year P1 registration.

[titank]

Hi All,


I just conduct a check using those free distance school check where there would be 4 schools under the 1-2Km with reference against Pinaccle Duxton

(1) River Valley Pri
(2) Radin Mas Pri
(3) Zhangde Pri
(4) CHIJ (Kellock)

Guess I rather put on a safe bet to secure my DD in Phase 1, balloting history may change in this year P1 Registration.

[qms]

titank:

Just by looking by the infrastructure, Blangah Rise is the newest among all.

Yes, the infrastructure in Blangah Rise seems new, yet the school is slated to undergo upgrading, just like Radin Mas. :?

[gt1122]

qms:

Hi gt1122!


Correct me if I am wrong, but from what you wrote, you seemed most keen in RMPS, right?

If this is the case, and if time permits, you may like to apply for PV. However, like what titank mentioned, you have to remember the Pinnacle@Duxton residents. This development is also 1-2 km from RMPS, and imagine there are 1,600 units! It won't be surprising that everybody thinks like you. Hence, even if you are a PV, come next year, during registration, don't be surprised if balloting is required. You have to calculate the risks involved.

gt1122:

...CHIJ seems to be the most balanced choice... As for the lax thingy, I think unread it somewhere that CHIJ kellock do not drive the kids as hardbas perhaps RM or RVPS hence makes me have the impression that they are not so results oriented ... Correct me if I am wrong though ....

I am not sure whether CHIJ Kellock is lax, but it seems to give people this impression. One of our fellow forummers also had this impression. Things that I know about CHIJ Kellock, I heard from my daughter's ex-teacher in the childcare centre.

The ex-teacher, in order to prepare her daughter for the rigourous life in CHIJ Kellock, withdrew the latter from the childcare centre, put her in a kindergarten, and sent her for enrichment programs. My understanding form this ex-teacher is that CHIJ Kellock places a lot of emphasis on building a good foundation in languages. The students have homework everyday, and on Friday, they are given weekend homework, too. So, I am not sure whether this is considered \"lax\" to you or not.

gt1122:

anyway we are not considering GES as we are already very confused wih 3 choices and adding another into the equation will further complicate matters

Actually, forgive me if I am straight-forward, you are confused because you don't want to send your girl to Blangah Rise. A place there is as good as guaranteed, near your house, and there is a BASC near the school, too.

Of course, you have your reasons for not wanting to send her there. This is something which has been puzzling all of us here. What's wrong with that school? Since you live so near the school, would you be able to share with us your observation on the school? The ex-teacher I mentioned above also lives in Telok Blangah, but she decided to send her daughter to CHIJ Kellock.

Hi QMS... the reason we are not considering Blangah Rise are firstly its not that near to my mother's as compared to RM and CHIJ... and secondly must admit that it does not have a reputation of being a very good school and as KiaSu parents we tend to want the best for our kids...

After consideration, we may just opt to do nothing till June 2011 and register DD for RVPS under 2A2 and then monitor the situation at RM and CHIJ for the 2C numbers....
Until and unless we stand a good chance within 1-2km, we will just send her to RVPS ....
That will be our plans for now ....

[qms]

gt1122:

That will be our plans for now ....

Hi gt1122!

Glad that you have a plan now.

Totally understand your point. I am a parent myself, and I, too, want to ensure my children are well looked after in all aspects.

[fishatwork]

titank:

Just to update now the waiting list for next year P1 class.


(1)\tRMPS = 50+
(2)\tRVPS = 10+
(3)\tCHIJ (Kellock) = 10+

Hi titank,

how you manage to get this info? U call up the schools? also, can we place our child in waiting list for as many schs we want?

[titank]

fishatwork:

Hi titank,


how you manage to get this info? U call up the schools? also, can we place our child in waiting list for as many schs we want?

The school provide the details at that time. Maybe you would like to check with them again.

[fishatwork]

titank:

The school provide the details at that time. Maybe you would like to check with them again.

thanks, titank, i'll do that.