Palm View Primary
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Wiselyn has a point there. PLVPS has been a second choice school for many parents… where they usually try out for schools like Rosyth, Hougang, North Vista, etc. But the trend that I’m seeing is that PLVPS by the second year, the number is decreasing… as in… more and more parents have opted for PLVPS as the first choice school. If this trend continues, I believe PLVPS will be the go-to school in the area within the next few years. As someone who does not believe in the PV scheme also, I guess I was lucky that the 3 schools (Palm View, Sengkang Green and Springdale) began operations on the year my first child is due to enter primary school). Hence I have the option of selecting the school whose vision and culture is in line with my expectations… without the need to go thru’ the PV exercise. As Wiselyn said it, Mr Chua’s vision of how he want’s the school to be is in line what I look for in a school for my kids… hence things fell perfectly for me.
Having said that, unfortunately, the PV scheme is inevitable as schools get recognised for the values that they stand for. Unless the ministry does something to the registration system, parents who believe strongly in PLVPS’ vision and culture may have to resort to volunteering their services in the hope of getting their child into the school.
On that note, I know some schools actually limit the number of PVs to ensure that all PVs will be guaranteed a place in the school. I’m sure when the time comes, this point will be put across to the school management when they decide to open their doors for PVs. -
I would agreed with cyranocrash and wiselyn, to be honest Palmview was my 2nd choice I only enrolled my son into the school after he failed to secure a place in NCPS, I chose Palmview over the other new school which is within walking distance from where i stay was the school leaders, their vision and mission was clear. A complete education system is not just to excel academically but it consist of a vast area like character building, creativity which a lot of us are being deprived of and many more. The school had added quite a number of new facilities and fixtures to enhance the learning process of our kids like the graffiti corner which encourage the kids creativity and expression, the new sco garden and the fun scientist program during recess by Mr Low and his team is really refreshing for our kids.
IMO parents involvement in school is important and it’s a form of encouragement to sur kids that we are as parents care for what they do in school so parents here if you are interested do volunteer yourself if your time permits for some of the programs organized by the school . PV program will be introduce for enrollment for 2016 with application starting in May’14 and the details will be release in later date once everything is finalized. Latest from the school, the school SAC and PSG are in place. -
actually i am abit shock to see cmeilim’s post on the PV of palm view… but again like wat cyranocrash said "more and more parents have opted for PLVPS as the first choice school" and i am one of the parents
in fact my 1st choice used to be north vista as it is jus across the road from my hse… but after reading so much in the forum for both the sch threads, chat with my neighbour (her boy is in north vista) & other factors etc etc… i think palm view is the sch i wan my boy to be in.
so far to me there is only one pt which i dun really like abt palm view which is their sch uniform… there is no proper sch uniform and PE shirt… is a 2in1 but think on the other hand, no ironing is required haha (lazy mummy) but this is really a minor minor issue.
cyranocrash can i know how many set of uniform u get for your child? -
Actually… the uniform is one of the reasons i chose PLVPS… hehehehe. The idea of having a dri-fit material, the sporty look… is really appealing to me. In fact, quite a number of parents i spoke to really liked the uniform design, colours and material. To me the sporty look gives the impression that the students are always ready on the move… to get down and dirty… to be free to explore their creativity, etc… u get my drift.
Anyway… I got 3 sets of uniform for my kids. The materials are quick drying… so 2 is enough for me… with the 3rd set as backup in case of rainy season or uniform malfunction… HAHAHHAHAH. But with much shame… I have to say that my mum helps to wash their uniform everyday by hand… so the uniform is usually dry by the next day. -
Cyranocrash,
I am one kiasu mummy then...my gal got 5 sets of uniform...and yes I am one of the parents who like the uniform..cyranocrash:
Actually.. the uniform is one of the reasons i chose PLVPS.. hehehehe. The idea of having a dri-fit material, the sporty look.. is really appealing to me. In fact, quite a number of parents i spoke to really liked the uniform design, colours and material. To me the sporty look gives the impression that the students are always ready on the move.. to get down and dirty.. to be free to explore their creativity, etc.. u get my drift.
Anyway.. I got 3 sets of uniform for my kids. The materials are quick drying.. so 2 is enough for me.. with the 3rd set as backup in case of rainy season or uniform malfunction.. HAHAHHAHAH. But with much shame.. I have to say that my mum helps to wash their uniform everyday by hand.. so the uniform is usually dry by the next day. -
wiselyn:
3 pairs only work if (1) you do your laundry everyday or (2) you are ok to wash the uniform by hand. If my mum decided to retire.. I will have to buy 2 more sets coz I rely heavily on washing machine and it doesn't make sense if I were to run my machine everyday juz to wash a uniform.. hahahha.Cyranocrash,
I am one kiasu mummy then...my gal got 5 sets of uniform...and yes I am one of the parents who like the uniform..cyranocrash:
Actually.. the uniform is one of the reasons i chose PLVPS.. hehehehe. The idea of having a dri-fit material, the sporty look.. is really appealing to me. In fact, quite a number of parents i spoke to really liked the uniform design, colours and material. To me the sporty look gives the impression that the students are always ready on the move.. to get down and dirty.. to be free to explore their creativity, etc.. u get my drift.
Anyway.. I got 3 sets of uniform for my kids. The materials are quick drying.. so 2 is enough for me.. with the 3rd set as backup in case of rainy season or uniform malfunction.. HAHAHHAHAH. But with much shame.. I have to say that my mum helps to wash their uniform everyday by hand.. so the uniform is usually dry by the next day. -
So m i right to say that even their PE lesson is using the Same Uniform?
But during student care they will change into another Uniform?- normally how many set need to be purchase?
Normaly during P1 what do they normally do during they student care lesson?
so if by time they are off during student care and is there any bus to carter the students home?
as i am also going to enroll my son in for next year P1 so get more information from parents here -
wiselyn,
u wash the uniform once a week with washing machine? hence the need to buy 5 sets… i wonder it is ok to throw inside the washing machine since is of diff material compare to those usual cotton uniform. i am scare that it will have those rough hairy spots if u know wat i mean.
beaniecow,
yes they will wear the same set throughout the day eventho when there is PE lesson and hence might be "smelly" esp after the PE lesson… but being kids, i think they dun bother abt this.
as for the student care, i think is jus a change of the top and not the whole set of uniform… other parents can correct me if i m wrong. -
cheerbear:
Cheerbear,wiselyn,
u wash the uniform once a week with washing machine? hence the need to buy 5 sets.. i wonder it is ok to throw inside the washing machine since is of diff material compare to those usual cotton uniform. i am scare that it will have those rough hairy spots if u know wat i mean.
beaniecow,
yes they will wear the same set throughout the day eventho when there is PE lesson and hence might be \"smelly\" esp after the PE lesson.. but being kids, i think they dun bother abt this.
as for the student care, i think is jus a change of the top and not the whole set of uniform.. other parents can correct me if i m wrong.
Twice a week I do laundry and from School starts till now, all my gal's uniform are machine washed...no problem so far...bought 5 sets do reduce stress that we might face if there is continuos wet weather ( kiasu).i -
Actually… I think my kids come back smelly not because of PE… but because they play during recess time… HAHAHAHHAHAA. During the first few weeks, they come back looking so neat and proper… I can’t take it… so I asked them to play and get dirty. I actually emailed the Principal to ask when will my kids come home with mud on their uniform… which he jokingly answered "our field is astro turf… so u will never see mud on their uniform"… hahahahhaha.
Beaniecow… student care has their own top… the kids will still wear the school bottom… only change the top. Rough schedule is Lunch>complete homework>Inner Peace aka nap time if time permits>tea break>ProTeach programme (they have different programme each day)>Dismissal
Currently there is a transport to send the kids home from the student care… but I believe you have to make the arrangement with the transport vendor for this.
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