Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools
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hi,
I’m staying at lorong ah soo, I’m considering maris stella, yang zheng and chong Hua primary school. Actually I’m PV from Yang school so will be under phase 2B but I’m more prefer MS but seems is difficult to get the place under phase 2C, I also consider chong hua because has affiliation school. can someone advice me should I take a risk to MS and give up YZ phase 2B or choose chong hua… -
michelleong04:
I'm staying at lorong ah soo, I'm considering maris stella, yang zheng and chong Hua primary school. Actually I'm PV from Yang school so will be under phase 2B but I'm more prefer MS but seems is difficult to get the place under phase 2C, I also consider chong hua because has affiliation school. can someone advice me should I take a risk to MS and give up YZ phase 2B or choose chong hua...
You should register with Yangzheng at P2B first and monitor the status of the other schools at P2C. If you think you have a chance with the schools in P2C, you may then withdraw from Yangzheng and apply with either of the other two schools. -
michelleong04:
If you are talking about Zhonghua Primary School, please note that it is NOT affiliated to Zhonghua Secondary School.hi,
I'm staying at lorong ah soo, I'm considering maris stella, yang zheng and chong Hua primary school. Actually I'm PV from Yang school so will be under phase 2B but I'm more prefer MS but seems is difficult to get the place under phase 2C, I also consider chong hua because has affiliation school. can someone advice me should I take a risk to MS and give up YZ phase 2B or choose chong hua... -
Hi all, I am having a dilemma and would appreciate your inputs.
I am now split between two schools: one is a resaonably good neighbourhood school, according to the ranking board on this forum, it is within the top 15, we are able to enrol our child at P2A1 and secure a place. The other is the "elite" N*PS, we will need to try our luck at P2B as PV.
My dilemma is: should we try sending our child to the elite school at all? The reason we wanted to become its PV is because we hope our child could enter its affiliated secondary school with less pressure on the PSLE score; but I’ve always had doubts about subjecting my child to the vicious competition within the school at such a tender age, I worry about what this would do to her character development, and sharing by old timers like Kristen Han on their respective blogs aggravated my worries.
But at the same time, perhaps my child could handle the pressure and benefit from the school’s programme, so if we do not go try our luck at P2B, we could be depriving her (and her decendents) from being educated in one of the top primary schools in Singapore? The consequence of our decision seems so great that I’m really at a loss of what to do, thus I’d really love to hear your views, many thanks. -
earl_grey:
Just sharing my experience, I have no answer for you becos I do not know your child or you.Hi all, I am having a dilemma and would appreciate your inputs.
I am now split between two schools: one is a resaonably good neighbourhood school, according to the ranking board on this forum, it is within the top 15, we are able to enrol our child at P2A1 and secure a place. The other is the \"elite\" N*PS, we will need to try our luck at P2B as PV.
My dilemma is: should we try sending our child to the elite school at all? The reason we wanted to become its PV is because we hope our child could enter its affiliated secondary school with less pressure on the PSLE score; but I've always had doubts about subjecting my child to the vicious competition within the school at such a tender age, I worry about what this would do to her character development, and sharing by old timers like Kristen Han on their respective blogs aggravated my worries.
But at the same time, perhaps my child could handle the pressure and benefit from the school's programme, so if we do not go try our luck at P2B, we could be depriving her (and her decendents) from being educated in one of the top primary schools in Singapore? The consequence of our decision seems so great that I'm really at a loss of what to do, thus I'd really love to hear your views, many thanks.
I faced the same decision as you in 2011. A nice neighbourhood school ( not even top 20) and one of the top schools ( not the same as yours). I went with the nice neighbourhood school becos I know I will not be able to take the peer pressure LOL. I will be very stressed and want my dd1 to perform at a certain level if she was in the top school. That in turn will make her stressed, I think.
I think it's important that parents can accept the primary school too. I have cool mummy frens who can handle the peer pressure of top schools. So mindset is more of letting the child benefit as much as the child is able to fr the school environment. In a top school environment some/most of the kids will be well-prepared by the parents/centres so must be aware that opportunities within school might be highly competitive pursued among kids. Example leadership roles, school team, etc.
Do you feel deprived in not attending the elite school that you want your child to attend?
I did not attend any top schools and I did not feel deprived when I was in uni. But then since I did not attend any top schools I also do not know if I'm missing out on anything LOL.
I still feel worked up when it's near SA/CA period but most of the time I don't worry as much. I'm only focusing on my kids' progress. I know I will not be so calm if dd1 was in the other school. I do not know if dd1 will have the opportunities that she's enjoying now if she is in the other school. I like don't see my dd1 very up hor ? LOL. In making my choice, sometimes I do wonder what if, but knowing me and my circumstances I'm glad and I accepted the decision that I make and whatever consequences as a result of my decision
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earl_grey, if it’s any consideration, the COP for affiliated NYPS girls to NYGH is 250. It’s not a significantly lower COP compared to outsiders. Also you never know if there’ll be any adjustment by the time your dd sits for her PSLE.
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Or go for the PV at NYPS and if you like the environment after your experience there, go for it.
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earl_grey:
HiHi all, I am having a dilemma and would appreciate your inputs.
I am now split between two schools: one is a resaonably good neighbourhood school, according to the ranking board on this forum, it is within the top 15, we are able to enrol our child at P2A1 and secure a place. The other is the \"elite\" N*PS, we will need to try our luck at P2B as PV.
My dilemma is: should we try sending our child to the elite school at all? The reason we wanted to become its PV is because we hope our child could enter its affiliated secondary school with less pressure on the PSLE score; but I've always had doubts about subjecting my child to the vicious competition within the school at such a tender age, I worry about what this would do to her character development, and sharing by old timers like Kristen Han on their respective blogs aggravated my worries.
But at the same time, perhaps my child could handle the pressure and benefit from the school's programme, so if we do not go try our luck at P2B, we could be depriving her (and her decendents) from being educated in one of the top primary schools in Singapore? The consequence of our decision seems so great that I'm really at a loss of what to do, thus I'd really love to hear your views, many thanks.
Besides academics, you should also consider a few other factors: distance from home, school culture (eg SAP school), co-ed vs non co-ed (if relevant), and yes, affiliation.
Not sure which n*ps school you are referring to, but in at least one, unless you live within 1km, even in P2B, you don't have a chance to ballot. If you have a chance to ballot, that means you need to give up the confirmed place in P2A1. Is it worth taking the risk? Do you have a backup plan in case you are not successful in the balloting?
Since you have done your PV, you should have a good feel of the school culture and environment. On the other hand, you or your husband is an alumni of the other school. Which school in your mind would provide your child with a more holistic environment? Not just academic but character development too.
Not all elite schools are pressure cookers. I have the same concerns before enrolling my child in one 3 years ago. As far as we know, not every student in the school is well prep by parents before P1. The pace of studies is not demanding in P1 /P2; other schools have more frequent spelling/tingxie with longer and more difficult lists, some schools start teaching models in P1 (based on what I have read in this forum), some schools get the P1s to write compo, etc.
Finally, affiliation can be a very big plus point for some. Do consider from all angles when making your decision. -
SAHM_TAN:
Or go for the PV at NYPS and if you like the environment after your experience there, go for it.
Oh! I thought she has done her PV. :oops: -
Busymom:
I read it twice but I'm not quite sure heehee :oops:SAHM_TAN:
Or go for the PV at NYPS and if you like the environment after your experience there, go for it.
Oh! I thought she has done her PV. :oops:
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