Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[lovinglife]

http://sg.theasianparent.com/top-primary-schools-in-singapore-2013/

[jetsetter]

Agree with phtthp. Send DD to SCGS–safer track cos of sec sch affiliation & chance to join O level/IP track later. U join alumni yet? Quickly join now!


DS can go to South View. I think another league table shows it’s tied at #10. Scroll up to see Sept 2013 master table released by MOE posted by SKy10. Dunno compiled based on what variables…

By the time your DD is in upp pri, your DS will be in K1/P1 (toddler now). Even if 2 diff schs, u only experience 2-3 yrs of separation & inconvenience. When DS reach sec sch, who knows maybe can choose those sec sch in Bt Timah to be nearer to South View??

But considering that DD might continue to stay on in Whitley (or Marymount new campus if get into IP), u might want to shift to somewhere near Bishan?

Or, forgo South View when DS is in P1. Buy property in Bishan (gasp!), gamble for CHS. Both will merge later in 2017 at Marymount…

[Power Puff]

jetsetter:

Or, forgo South View when DS is in P1. Buy property in Bishan (gasp!), gamble for CHS. Both will merge later in 2017 at Marymount...

Hi jetsetter, fancy meeting you here!

Can you explain what you mean by \"both will merge... who are merging to be exact and at Marymount..which Marymount site are your referring to?\" Thanks.

[jetsetter]

Power Puff:

jetsetter:

Or, forgo South View when DS is in P1. Buy property in Bishan (gasp!), gamble for CHS. Both will merge later in 2017 at Marymount...

Hi jetsetter, fancy meeting you here!

Can you explain what you mean by \"both will merge... who are merging to be exact and at Marymount..which Marymount site are your referring to?\" Thanks.

:rahrah: *Wave to Power Puff*

Yes, I'm here too cos next yr's my turn to sweat lor... :xedfingers:

I meant Catholic High boys will merge with SCGS and St Nicks to form new JC in 2017, but prior to that IP will be offered to the 3 affiliated schs in their respective premises.

From sch website:
\"The new JC for our IP students will operate at an interim campus located at the current ITE College Central (Bishan Campus) from 2017 when our IP students enter Year 5. The interim campus will be fully furnished and equipped with the necessary resources for our IP students to benefit from an enriching IP curriculum. It will eventually be located along Sin Ming Avenue, near the junction of Marymount Road.\"

.http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_44895/travel_site_103142/5/

[Aris]

Hi Phttp & Sembgal,


Many thanks for your kind advice. Most appreciated!

Cheers

[GG to P1]

Can I check whether Phrase 2B is also for those staying within 1Km from the sch?


Tks

[Daddyoftwo]

Good day chief,

i’m new in S’pore and KP is my main source of infomration about S’pore education system and about schools. however, i’m still in inmature state when it come to selecting school.
need your kind advice as now i need to decide between two schools for my DD who will be registered for P3. one is Teck whye Primary and another is Kranji Primary. i stay near Yew Tee MRT.
i have younger DS who will entered K1 this year.
so, now it is very important to make the right choice as this decision will effect not only my DD but also for my DS who will follow later.
i don’t see much info about these two schools, doesn’t matter how i search.
request your help to guide me with/to more valid and recent info about the mentioned two schools in order to make this critical decision.
soonest help will be appreciated as decision help to make by tonight itself.

thanks in advance and regret if i’m asking ignorent questions.

[Spoiltbratdazz]

Hi,


My girl is due to register for P1 next year. We lived in the west area.

My hubby is an old boy from Taonan. If moving to the East is not an option, it is too much a hassle to travel from West to East and vice versa everyday right ?

But are there parents who are doing this ? ie. staying far from the school ?

The other options we have near home would be (under phase 2C):

1) Fairfield Methodist >1km<2km
2) Alexandra Pri >2km
3) Henry Park >1km <2km
4) New Town Pri <1km (not very keen)
5) Queenstown Pri >1km <2km (not keen either)

Any suggestions what should we do ?

TIA!

[imblur]

Hi hi


I have a 4 year old daughter. She will be going to K1 next year and I will need to register her for primary school the year after. I’m currently thinking of two schools:
1) Holy Innocents’ Primary School
2) Paya Lebar Methodist Girls School (Primary)

We stay at Serangoon. I’m an old girl of Holy Innocents but I’m contemplating whether to sign up for PV for PLMGS as this school is nearer to where we stay.However, I’m not sure if I could commit 40 hours to do parent volunteering. Would appreciate fellow parents’ advise. Should I give up on the idea of doing PV at PLMGS and directly register my daugther in Holy Innocents’ Primary under phase 2A? Which is a better school - Holy Innocents or PLMGS?

Thanks

[cherrygal]

HIPS is more heavily balloted than PLMGS at Phase 2B & 2C.


You have been to HIPS so how was your experience? If you loved your school, then just forget the PV trouble and go to Phase 2A.

You could also apply HIPS first at Phase 2A, then watch PLMGS at Phase 2C. If you live within 1km of PLMGS, you might have a chance to get in without balloting. By then, if it is confirmed there is no balloting, withdraw from HIPS and apply PLMGS if you still want to.

Check your distance fr school: http://www.onemap.sg (School Query)

See stats below:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/hougang