[Geylang] Primary Schools

[kitab]

Mummy EA:

Chij n haig girls r both girls sch. How abt mixed schools? Anyone care to share the insight/analysis/opinions abt kong hwa, gmps, etc in this area?

me too. wish to know abt thw coed sch in our neighbourhood.

in particular, gmps, kh and tkps

[kitab]

kh traditionally ballot those within 1k in p2b.


this year no ballot…in 2b… is there alot more kids within 1k who will be applying in 2c?

will it be more than last years? i have a feeling its a yes… shd i avoid kh n focus o tkps n gmps?

dun want to end up going further to eunos or macpherson if i get ballot out in 2c kh.

double double minded.

mummyea… have u decided?

[kitab]

which are the sch in this area most likely to hv vac at 2cs??? sigh

[Mummy EA]

kitab:

which are the sch in this area most likely to hv vac at 2cs??? sigh

hi kitab

Sadly looking at the history, it's only macpherson/eunos/canossa left. Not sure abt tkps this year as i read that they have opened up 1 additional class.

really in a dilemna. kh confirmed balloting though 1km. but gmps also might need to ballot for 1-2km if you look at history. we have more or less decided on kh, but will still see how the numbers go these 3 days.

how abt u?

[Mummy EA]

I wonder if there are any parents whose kids are in macpherson/eunos pri who can share their opinions/experience, especially those who didnt manage to get in their 1st choice and end up in another sch. Didnt really hear much about these schools.

[wiltanws]

MMM:

skyjp:

Hi phtthp,


They are both similar only main diff is CHiJ have better English result but HGS gain 100% PSLE pass as compare to CHj which didn't achieve it yearly.

Since you seems very knowledgable with this two schools can share which school is more strict and focus on building the child confidence plus academic?

TIA

Actually besides those mentioned, another difference between CHIJ and HGS is CHIJ has affiliation to CHIJ (Katong). Alot of the girls eventually went to CHIJ (Katong) and these girls usually build very strong bond. I was from CHIJ Katong Sec school. I only joined them during sec school. It's amazing to see many of my sec school mates still so close after so many years. They are like sisters. In CHIJ, there are alot of eurasians so the EL standard is pretty good and during my era some notable alumni are Glenda Chong, Samantha Fox who are with Channel News Asia.

But their CL is .... I saw how most of my pals disliked CL and struggled with the language.

Yup, if affiliation to CHIJ (katong) is your main concern, then definitely CHIJ is a better choice for your consideration.

[sunshine8]

Hi kitab/ any mummies who can enlighten,


Is there balloting for KH at phase 2b this year? I thought I saw 41 vac and 46 applicants. Or is it that among these 46, 41 stays within 1 km and the rest is ?1km?

Please enlighten. Thanks!

[Mummy EA]

sunshine8:

Hi kitab/ any mummies who can enlighten,


Is there balloting for KH at phase 2b this year? I thought I saw 41 vac and 46 applicants. Or is it that among these 46, 41 stays within 1 km and the rest is ?1km?

Please enlighten. Thanks!

No balloting this year at P2B. I believe all 41 vac are SC and the rest are not.

[sunshine8]

I see, thanks

[MMM]

wiltanws:

Yup, if affiliation to CHIJ (katong) is your main concern, then definitely CHIJ is a better choice for your consideration.

Just offering another point of consideration to the other parents in case it is not known yet.

My kids are with MBS and the eldest is sitting for PSLE this year.