[Bedok] Primary Schools

[Charnic]

sleepy:

just saw the moe list.


wow, Red Swastika needs balloting for p2b. Has this happen before?

Ya, noted that too. in any case, I am not surprised. Being in the school for the last 2.5 years, I have never regretted transferring my gal especially I was given an opportunity to select from 2 other top schools in the east. The principal there is approachable and school strongly believing in helping every child where possible. I would always remember that P has emphasized that she is not keen to showcase a few top students but to bring up the overall T-score of the school. They have done that and their action show. In my opinion, this is really a school with heart. I am glad that my decision made 2.5 years ago will go a long way to ensure that my descendants are not deprive of this opportunity. :please:

[sleepy]

CNS:

sleepy:

just saw the moe list.


wow, Red Swastika needs balloting for p2b. Has this happen before?

Ya, noted that too. in any case, I am not surprised. Being in the school for the last 2.5 years, I have never regretted transferring my gal especially I was given an opportunity to select from 2 other top schools in the east. The principal there is approachable and school strongly believing in helping every child where possible. I would always remember that P has emphasized that she is not keen to showcase a few top students but to bring up the overall T-score of the school. They have done that and their action show. In my opinion, this is really a school with heart. I am glad that my decision made 2.5 years ago will go a long way to ensure that my descendants are not deprive of this opportunity. :please:

Indeed, from my understanding, RSS is not very academic. There is no streaming for top 2 classes till p5. Yes, on one hand can say it is holistic, no discrimination again weaker students as most schools channel better resources to top classes. On the other hand, it's not the most effective way of teaching because teachers can only target the middle segment in each class, hard to cater to the high ability or weaker kids.

And according to parents whose kids are still studying there, its standard dropped quite a fair bit compared to years ago. And last year, I heard from a kindy acquaintance that there was a fighting incident in toilet.

Another complaint I heard is that the school under teached. For instance, Science notes are so sparing that there are hardly sufficient notes to prepare for exam. Yet exam papers have relatively good standard so it's rather hard for kids without external enrichments to do well. Parents must be very hardworking to make up the lack of teaching.

Pardon me, I only heard bad stuff, don't know why :scratchhead:

Glad your experience is good though

[Charnic]

sleepy:

CNS:

[quote=\"sleepy\"]just saw the moe list.


wow, Red Swastika needs balloting for p2b. Has this happen before?

Ya, noted that too. in any case, I am not surprised. Being in the school for the last 2.5 years, I have never regretted transferring my gal especially I was given an opportunity to select from 2 other top schools in the east. The principal there is approachable and school strongly believing in helping every child where possible. I would always remember that P has emphasized that she is not keen to showcase a few top students but to bring up the overall T-score of the school. They have done that and their action show. In my opinion, this is really a school with heart. I am glad that my decision made 2.5 years ago will go a long way to ensure that my descendants are not deprive of this opportunity. :please:

Indeed, from my understanding, RSS is not very academic. There is no streaming for top 2 classes till p5. Yes, on one hand can say it is holistic, no discrimination again weaker students as most schools channel better resources to top classes. On the other hand, it's not the most effective way of teaching because teachers can only target the middle segment in each class, hard to cater to the high ability or weaker kids.

And according to parents whose kids are still studying there, its standard dropped quite a fair bit compared to years ago. And last year, I heard from a kindy acquaintance that there was a fighting incident in toilet.

Another complaint I heard is that the school under teached. For instance, Science notes are so sparing that there are hardly sufficient notes to prepare for exam. Yet exam papers have relatively good standard so it's rather hard for kids without external enrichments to do well. Parents must be very hardworking to make up the lack of teaching.

Pardon me, I only heard bad stuff, don't know why :scratchhead:

Glad your experience is good though [/quote]I am not sure of the drop. Honestly, I am contented with the cohort average T-score og app 227+. As for the science notes, yes this is quite true but i thought all schools are almost the same ? Most of the times I depend on tuition centres to provide these materials. I am quite sure the phenomenon is unlikely to change in the near future. Otherwise, TLL will not have so many students from top schools. It is an area that i hope to see a change so that the poor will not be deprived but it is really something for the GOVT to do. :roll:
As to the fight in the toilet, guess this is an one-off incident. Ha, TNS is also in the limelight recently. I guess we need to understand that where ever we are, they are bounced to have \" black sheeps\".
Btw, sleepy, why are you so concerned over RSS ? Your children are in this school ?

[Sweetbaby456]

CHIJ getting very hot this year.

Parents should try to have back up plans.

[hopefulmumrabbit]

Anyone has any feedback about bedok green primary school and operate estate?

[sleepy]

CNS:

As for the science notes, yes this is quite true but i thought all schools are almost the same ? Most of the times I depend on tuition centres to provide these materials. I am quite sure the phenomenon is unlikely to change in the near future.

As to the fight in the toilet, guess this is an one-off incident. Ha, TNS is also in the limelight recently. I guess we need to understand that where ever we are, they are bounced to have \" black sheeps\".
Btw, sleepy, why are you so concerned over RSS ? Your children are in this school ?

Very concerned meh :scratchhead: Info just happen to reach me la, not that I actively seek out RSS info. Hmm, now that you mentioned, how come no one feeding me Yu Neng and Fengshan info? Less vocal parents or maybe my circle of contacts children are not studying in those 2 other schools :scratchhead:

I also heard a lot about HPPS, interested?

Don't worry la, as long your own experience is good. Perhaps others can gain from your insight too

[Sweetbaby456]

sleepy:

CNS:

[quote=\"sleepy\"]just saw the moe list.


wow, Red Swastika needs balloting for p2b. Has this happen before?

Ya, noted that too. in any case, I am not surprised. Being in the school for the last 2.5 years, I have never regretted transferring my gal especially I was given an opportunity to select from 2 other top schools in the east. The principal there is approachable and school strongly believing in helping every child where possible. I would always remember that P has emphasized that she is not keen to showcase a few top students but to bring up the overall T-score of the school. They have done that and their action show. In my opinion, this is really a school with heart. I am glad that my decision made 2.5 years ago will go a long way to ensure that my descendants are not deprive of this opportunity. :please:

Indeed, from my understanding, RSS is not very academic. There is no streaming for top 2 classes till p5. Yes, on one hand can say it is holistic, no discrimination again weaker students as most schools channel better resources to top classes. On the other hand, it's not the most effective way of teaching because teachers can only target the middle segment in each class, hard to cater to the high ability or weaker kids.

And according to parents whose kids are still studying there, its standard dropped quite a fair bit compared to years ago. And last year, I heard from a kindy acquaintance that there was a fighting incident in toilet.

Another complaint I heard is that the school under teached. For instance, Science notes are so sparing that there are hardly sufficient notes to prepare for exam. Yet exam papers have relatively good standard so it's rather hard for kids without external enrichments to do well. Parents must be very hardworking to make up the lack of teaching.

Pardon me, I only heard bad stuff, don't know why :scratchhead:

Glad your experience is good though [/quote]
Hi, yes I heard about the toilet incident as well as about Science being under taught by friends whose children are in the school.

[hippomummy]

Hi Sleepy,


Can share what other things you heard about RSS? So that people like me can use that information to decide on which school to choose.
Thanks

sleepy:

CNS:

[quote=\"sleepy\"]just saw the moe list.

Ya, noted that too. in any case, I am not surprised. Being in the school for the last 2.5 years, I have never regretted transferring my gal especially I was given an opportunity to select from 2 other top schools in the east. The principal there is approachable and school strongly believing in helping every child where possible. I would always remember that P has emphasized that she is not keen to showcase a few top students but to bring up the overall T-score of the school. They have done that and their action show. In my opinion, this is really a school with heart. I am glad that my decision made 2.5 years ago will go a long way to ensure that my descendants are not deprive of this opportunity. :please:

Indeed, from my understanding, RSS is not very academic. There is no streaming for top 2 classes till p5. Yes, on one hand can say it is holistic, no discrimination again weaker students as most schools channel better resources to top classes. On the other hand, it's not the most effective way of teaching because teachers can only target the middle segment in each class, hard to cater to the high ability or weaker kids.

And according to parents whose kids are still studying there, its standard dropped quite a fair bit compared to years ago. And last year, I heard from a kindy acquaintance that there was a fighting incident in toilet.

Another complaint I heard is that the school under teached. For instance, Science notes are so sparing that there are hardly sufficient notes to prepare for exam. Yet exam papers have relatively good standard so it's rather hard for kids without external enrichments to do well. Parents must be very hardworking to make up the lack of teaching.

Pardon me, I only heard bad stuff, don't know why :scratchhead:

Glad your experience is good though

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[kayemoss]

On RSS, my bro (he is 25 this yr) used to study there & he told me that the standard has dropped as compared to his time. Anyway, i believe all these are subjective. Like Temasek, i have an ex-colleague whose son is studying there… She told me that its nothing fanastic. While i have a fellow forum mummy fren, who is considering to move near to Temasek Pri for her child.

[Mr XtaZZ]

I am quite interested to register my son for St Stephens but not able to get their PSLE scores for 2012. Anyone has better luck?