[Geylang] Primary Schools

[Rrsoh2013]

Hi, need to seek opinion. My husband old sch is kong hwa but we are currently staying in novena area. As I hear from many parents that distant is a very impt factor to consider when choosing primary sch, I’m not sure which should I go. For novena area, I’m looking at sji junior or Anglo Chinese but I’m worried I’m not able to get in, currently not pv. Also, I’m clueless on which sch is a better one.

[Jworld]

Rrsoh2013:

Hi, need to seek opinion. My husband old sch is kong hwa but we are currently staying in novena area. As I hear from many parents that distant is a very impt factor to consider when choosing primary sch, I'm not sure which should I go. For novena area, I'm looking at sji junior or Anglo Chinese but I'm worried I'm not able to get in, currently not pv. Also, I'm clueless on which sch is a better one.

both SJI and Anglo Chinese are very popular schools. Chance of getting in via P2C is very competitive. If you fail to get in via P2C, you can only go into whichever schools in the area that still has openings in P2CS.

I always believe that if you have a chance to go into a good school via P2A, you should take this chance. Many parents I know actually rent out their places and then rent a place near their school of choice.

My place is located near a SAP and currently a family is renting it cuz their children are attending the school. They moved in just in time for the school registration.

[phtthp]

In terms of traditional Chinese culture exposure, immersion values taught and imparted, plus the breadth & depth of Chinese curriculum lessons taught -

Kong hwa primary school is a better school than (Sji junior or acs.)

Kong hwa is a sap school.
The level of proficiency for languages taught in kong hwa for (English, Chinese) expectations -
Is very high !
Kong hwa standard is as good as Tao nan mainstream standard.
Only difference is Tao nan is Gep centre, so has extra 2 gep classes, whereas kong hwa only mainstream, not Gep. Overall, Kong hwa is a very good school.

Neither Sji nor acs is sap.
Go back to your alma mater.

If really desire Sji or acs -
monitor the last day (ie. 3rd day) of phase 2c, to see how high / low, your chance is.

If your child is young, given a choice, it is always better to choose a sap school. It is a blessing to study in kong hwa. Perhaps you/ yr Husb may join kong hwa parents support group, get in touch & support his alma mater school activities.

So many parents staying around guillemard / Geylang / nearby katong -
Dying to enrol their child into kong hwa.
Quite a number of p6 students from kong hwa end up in secondary schools like ri, hwa chong, nanyang girls high, Dunman high, Anglican high, etc.

[Jworld]

phtthp:

In terms of traditional Chinese culture exposure, immersion values taught and imparted, plus the breadth & depth of Chinese curriculum lessons taught -

Kong hwa primary school is a better school than (Sji junior or acs.)

Kong hwa is a sap school.
The level of proficiency for languages taught in kong hwa for (English, Chinese) expectations -
Is very high !
Kong hwa standard is as good as Tao nan mainstream standard.
Only difference is Tao nan is Gep centre, so has extra 2 gep classes, whereas kong hwa only mainstream, not Gep. Overall, Kong hwa is a very good school.

Neither Sji nor acs is sap.
Go back to your alma mater.

If really desire Sji or acs -
monitor the last day (ie. 3rd day) of phase 2c, to see how high / low, your chance is.

If your child is young, given a choice, it is always better to choose a sap school. It is a blessing to study in kong hwa. Perhaps you/ yr Husb may join kong hwa parents support group, get in touch & support his alma mater school activities.

So many parents staying around guillemard / Geylang / nearby katong -
Dying to enrol their child into kong hwa.
Quite a number of p6 students from kong hwa end up in secondary schools like ri, hwa chong, nanyang girls high, Dunman high, Anglican high, etc.

:goodpost:

:thankyou:

[anmu]

I went to Kong Hwa yesterday and checked how to apply for PV. But the officer said that they will no longer provide any PV positions since this year onwards. So sad to hear about it. My girl was born in 2010. Any good suggestions to increase the chance to study in Kong Hwa? Thanks a lot!

[monsterlim]

anmu:

I went to Kong Hwa yesterday and checked how to apply for PV. But the officer said that they will no longer provide any PV positions since this year onwards. So sad to hear about it. My girl was born in 2010. Any good suggestions to increase the chance to study in Kong Hwa? Thanks a lot!

they dun provide PV already! oh no. Any kind soul can suggest ways to increase chance to study in Kong Hwa?

[Jworld]

You may want to try doing grassroots volunteering. I know grassroots constantly take in volunteers. I once submitted my husband’s name and they called up my husband. And when the MP visited us, the MP himself told my husband to contact his office. But my husband turned them down all, cuz his work schedule is too busy.

[phtthp]

Niche cca in some primary schools in Geylang

http://www.slideshare.net/hengjing/top- ... st-7212588

[danz]

dear all, would like to know more about geylang methodist primary…am thinking of sending my girl there: main benefit is that it’s located near the mrt… any comments about the school-curriculum/teachers/etc? Thx!

[Zel]

Hi everyone!


I am staying within 1-2km from Kong Hwa. Does anyone know what is the chance to get in for phase 2B?

I saw the statistic within the school website, it seems that for phase 2B or phase 2C, it is only possible to get in if its within 1km. Not sure if i am interpreting this correctly?

Please enlighten me. Thanks!