[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[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

[NewParents]

mickeyhmh:

DS1 = Darling Son #1.


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

Hahahaha... OK. Thanks.

[glenda17]

[Moderator's note: Topics split and merged.]


My older gal is 5 years old this year, i will need to register her for a primary sch in June. I have intention to send her to my alumni school MGS which is in Bukit Timah. However, We stayed in the north and will have to put her through the grueling of 45min of travelling everyday. Is this wise? If i don't send her to MGS, i will settle for a neighbourhood sch. I really will like the best for her. We did consider moving to the west to be closer to MGS, however, myself and husband worked in the north and my parents who are the caregivers to my gals stay in the north too .Anyone with similar problem? or anyone whose children need to travel far to their primary schools?Any suggestions or feedback? Thanks alot.

[Joy]

hI


If I were you, I will sacrifice my inconvenience and let my gal goes to MGS.Simply its a good school, be it academic or character building.Most of all , it has an affliation to the secondary school.

This is only my thoughts.


Rgds
Joy

glenda17:

My older gal is 5 years old this year, i will need to register her for a primary sch in June. I have intention to send her to my alumni school MGS which is in Bukit Timah. However, We stayed in the north and will have to put her through the grueling of 45min of travelling everyday. Is this wise? If i don't send her to MGS, i will settle for a neighbourhood sch. I really will like the best for her. We did consider moving to the west to be closer to MGS, however, myself and husband worked in the north and my parents who are the caregivers to my gals stay in the north too .Anyone with similar problem? or anyone whose children need to travel far to their primary schools?Any suggestions or feedback? Thanks alot.

[JHJC]

I agree with Joy, i will do the same too.

Oh …also, maybe better to take school bus for MGS… the jam in the morning is quite terrible. Does that add on another 30 mins to the poor kids’s journey?

[Sniper Angel]

Hi Newparents,


It is indeed good news where you able to being a PV but have to slog 80 hours instead of normal 40 hours with NYP.

Anyway you can perfrom the PV where in the end then decide whether to enroll NYP or RVPS. Since you are staying in Jervious, the other good schools you can consider area s follow:

River Valley Pri
Radin Mas Pri

Putting in a child in SAP school which is good but whether all they able to take it is another question :?: Is just like Pilot Training, not many able to pass out as pilot.

Other thing would be consider is the transport $$. Imagine now sch bus service cost as much like $50 to $100 depending on distance. Take it to be $100 that works out to be $1,200/year on bus.