[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[happypoppy]

clare:

happypoppy:

Unfortunately as my little one is a boy, I'm unable to leverage on my connection to my alma mater which means this mummy will probably need to be a PV in order to earn a chance in getting into a school of her choice..... sigh....

Hi happypoppy, how old is your little one? If he's a preschooler, better start the long process of shortlising schools and applying to be a PV soon I totally missed the chance to apply to be a PV at the girls' schools in the Bt Timah area; regretting it mightily now!

clare

gosh, this is embarrassing...... my boy is still a wee little baby (< 1 yr old). haha.... that's how kiasu his mummy is..... :oops:

[NewParents]

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Hi,

I've just been accepted to the Nanyang Primary voluntary program (80 hours!), but I'm now having a second thought if Nanyang is really where I want to send my 1st son into.

Basically I want him to go to a good mixed school to allow his baby sister to get in easily when the time comes for her to get to Primary School.

There's no school within 1 km from where I live (Jervois Rd), and as we are Singapore PR, there's no existing relationship with any schools as yet. Nanyang is a bit further, but River Valley Primary is slightly further than 2 km from where we live.

Can anyone shed some light here? I'd welcome any insight, comments, etc.

Thanks,
N.

[NewParents]

BTW… I’ve got until the 23rd of this month to decide on my reply to Nanyang… should I go for it, or not (volunteer work)…


Thanks…

[JHJC]

Hi just curious,

how did you land yourself with a voluntary program? understand many parents could not even get into the program as there are simply too many help offered.
Kindly share. Thanks.

[naggo-nitemare]

Hi NewParents,


My son is a student at NYPS. He transferred to this sch in P4 for the GEP. He spent his lower pri years in an autonomous methodist sch.

I cannot comment on RVPS but I can give u my opinions on NYPS based on my son’s experience in the past academic year.

As u may know, NYPS is an SAP sch. If u hv serious intentions to expose ur children to Chinese culture on a regular basis n for them to be in an environment tt allows more usage of the chinese language, NYPS is the perfect place. The downside is tt there is hardly any pupils of other races who take other mother tongues to mingle with. My son’s Mandarin improved by leaps n bounds after 1 year there.

As u can tell from the annual PSLE results, NYPS consistently produces a large number of pupils with strong scores. This is because the teaching staff are v focused on getting the pupils well prepared since day 1. I find the teachers (at least those who taught my son) v v diligent n v involved in their pupils’ progress.

NYPS also takes its CCA pretty seriously. The track, badminton n gym teams are strong.

NYPS is affiliated to Nanyang Girls’ High but the female pupil still needs to do v well for PSLE to make it there. There is no affiliation to any premier boys’ sch.

Overall, i find NYPS well run as it is headed by a dynamic principal. the admin staff are efficient. My son has no regrets switchg schs. He loves the large compound n the wide array of gd quality canteen food.

all the best in ur decision-making!

[NewParents]

JHJC:

Hi just curious,

how did you land yourself with a voluntary program? understand many parents could not even get into the program as there are simply too many help offered.
Kindly share. Thanks.

Hi... I simply follow their application process, sending my resume, did the interview, etc. in the end I received the acceptance letter with 14 days to decide.

cheers!
N.

[NewParents]

naggo-nitemare:

Hi NewParents,


My son is a student at NYPS. He transferred to this sch in P4 for the GEP. He spent his lower pri years in an autonomous methodist sch.

I cannot comment on RVPS but I can give u my opinions on NYPS based on my son's experience in the past academic year.

As u may know, NYPS is an SAP sch. If u hv serious intentions to expose ur children to Chinese culture on a regular basis n for them to be in an environment tt allows more usage of the chinese language, NYPS is the perfect place. The downside is tt there is hardly any pupils of other races who take other mother tongues to mingle with. My son's Mandarin improved by leaps n bounds after 1 year there.

As u can tell from the annual PSLE results, NYPS consistently produces a large number of pupils with strong scores. This is because the teaching staff are v focused on getting the pupils well prepared since day 1. I find the teachers (at least those who taught my son) v v diligent n v involved in their pupils' progress.

NYPS also takes its CCA pretty seriously. The track, badminton n gym teams are strong.

NYPS is affiliated to Nanyang Girls' High but the female pupil still needs to do v well for PSLE to make it there. There is no affiliation to any premier boys' sch.

Overall, i find NYPS well run as it is headed by a dynamic principal. the admin staff are efficient. My son has no regrets switchg schs. He loves the large compound n the wide array of gd quality canteen food.

all the best in ur decision-making!

Thanks... everything you said is exactly what I've heard about NYPS.... I think what I'd like to understand is also whether by volunteering and put myself in phase 2B... what kind of chances do I have?

Also... is it wise to bet on NYPS, instead of other easier to get in but also good school?

I am taking in perspective that my son was born in the year of the Golden Monkey, thus I'd expect there'll be quite a competition due to the number of babies born in the same year.

cheers!.

[mickeyhmh]

Hi NewParents


I got my DS1 into NYPS via PV route (phase 2B). From previous 2 rounds of registrations, all Phase 2B applications were accepted without balloting. I would say that being a PV is really a good chance to get into NYPS as they normally limit the number of PVs per batch. Also we do not have to compete with the clan/church/affiliation group. Only competition from grass-root leaders.

Congrats on being accepted for PV in NYPS!

[NewParents]

mickeyhmh:

Hi NewParents


I got my DS1 into NYPS via PV route (phase 2B). From previous 2 rounds of registrations, all Phase 2B applications were accepted without balloting. I would say that being a PV is really a good chance to get into NYPS as they normally limit the number of PVs per batch. Also we do not have to compete with the clan/church/affiliation group. Only competition from grass-root leaders.

Congrats on being accepted for PV in NYPS!

Hi Mickey... thanks.. this put me in a better state of mind

BTW, what is DS1?

Thanks.

[mickeyhmh]

DS1 = Darling Son #1.


#1 boy - 2002
#2 & #3 b/g twins - 2006