Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[denisepui]

RitzMum:

Hi , I am new to this website. I am currently staying in Bedok and is considering the following school :


1) Red swastika (within 1km)

2) temasek primary ( 1-2km)

I would like to be a PV. Any suggestion on which school ?

Really v stressful after reading all the feedback on these 'hot' schools .

Help needed on : which school is better ? Which school is tougher to get in ? If I become a PV , what are my chances in getting a place in the school ?

Hi RitzMum. Sounds like we may be from the same area. My girl is in K2, so it's too late for PV. If you like to discuss further PM me - it's my 1st time on this forum too, hopefully I can find your PM/msg ;o)

Ps. my 1st choice is RS, as the risk for Temasek is higher due to distance (1-2km).

DP

[Porky Pig]

My DD is 4 years old and will be going to P1 in 2016. My DS is currently in SHSS Sec 1. I tried to apply for PV at SHPS but was not successful. Additionally i am also looking at moving closer to within 1km of SHPS. Is this a good idea or should i change tact like moving to other schools instead? Really stressful!

[imblur]

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

generally it was a caring school but my experience was donkey years ago though so things could have changed.

I'm wondering between these 3 schools, which one would be a better choice
1) Holy Innocents' Primary - my primary school, >2km away, with affiliation to Holy Innocents' High
2) Paya Lebar Methodists Girls - within 1-2km, with affiliation to Paya Lebar Methodists Secondary
3) Yangzheng Primary - within walking distance, no affiliation

Any advise?

[imblur]

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

generally it was a caring school but my experience was donkey years ago though so things could have changed.

I'm wondering between these 3 schools, which one would be a better choice
1) Holy Innocents' Primary - my primary school, >2km away, with affiliation to Holy Innocents' High
2) Paya Lebar Methodists Girls - within 1-2km, with affiliation to Paya Lebar Methodists Secondary
3) Yangzheng Primary - within walking distance, no affiliation

Any advise?

[Blue Pearl]

Not easy to find a suitable primary school…

[bel_vodka]

Blue Pearl:

Not easy to find a suitable primary school...

is very hard to tell what is suitable?
do we based on highest PSLE results of the sch when we selecting the pri sch for our kids?
or the distance or other options eg. cca or principal?

[nemofc]

bel_vodka:

Blue Pearl:

Not easy to find a suitable primary school...

is very hard to tell what is suitable?
do we based on highest PSLE results of the sch when we selecting the pri sch for our kids?
or the distance or other options eg. cca or principal?

My view is to know what is the priority when select primary school - near home? Academy or holistic environment? If the child can excel, he or she will be. At the end, they grow up and get a decent job or profession?

[bel_vodka]

nemofc:

bel_vodka:

[quote=\"Blue Pearl\"]Not easy to find a suitable primary school...

is very hard to tell what is suitable?
do we based on highest PSLE results of the sch when we selecting the pri sch for our kids?
or the distance or other options eg. cca or principal?

My view is to know what is the priority when select primary school - near home? Academy or holistic environment? If the child can excel, he or she will be. At the end, they grow up and get a decent job or profession?[/quote]to me i prefer schools that are nearby easy for us. i agree with you on the success of the child depends on him/herself.
too many schools near me is also a problem haha.

[jedamum]

A lot of factors.

School near home is good for sahm who doesn’t drive. If the kid still needs to attend student care, the benefits of school near home is reduced to mainly more sleep in the morning, which people can say the solution is to sleep earlier.
If kids need to commute by themselves to and home via public or school buses, school proximity is a factor. As school buses can come at unearthly hours and kids can sit on it for a long while before reaching school or home. Then again, depending on kid too. Our bus journey is not long, but one son enjoys the chats with friends and will read on the bus against my wishes. The other whose bus came way too early on the morning, naps on the bus. The pressure will be to catch the bus on time for school or coming home as it will then make a big difference in time spent on the road.

Personal preference for sahm who doesn’t drive, walking distance to school is best arrangement. If no schs within walking distance, the next option is to look at academic vs holistic culture in school.

[nemofc]

I am a FTWM so near home is priority. Also have to ensure kid get enough sleep during weekday. Not easy being parents