[Bukit Merah] Primary Schools

[qms]

TiongBahru_dad:

Hi Qms, may I know what LLLS means ?

It means you should http://www.sherv.net/ more. :evil:

TiongBahru_dad:

Actually, I am quite undecided myself whether I should go for APS or ZDPS yet. I am within 1 km of both but less than 100m for ZDPS & possibly 900m for APS. Any opinions from you people ??

If I were you, I would go for ZDPS because it is so near. You will realise the convenience when your child reaches higher levels. The benefits cannot be under-emphasised.

Are you sure you are 900 metres from APS? Please check and re-confirm.

Maybe I should re-post what you said earlier to further strengthen your conviction?

TiongBahru_dad:

...If really we are so unlucky to be not selected, I wd then aim for either Gan Eng Seng Primary School or Cantonment Primary school in Phase 2C Supplementary. We are afterall Sg Citizen within 2km of these 2 schools.

To decide between ZDPS and APS, you just need to ask yourself a simple question: Do you mind your child studying in GESPS/Cantonment? If not, go for convenience. If you do, go for security.

[qms]

TiongBahru_dad:

I however do have concerns abt ZDPS pass year PSLE performance. I knew that in year 2012,

a) its mean PSLE T-score was only about 197 :yikes: ( felt it kind of low, what do u think forumers ?? Do you guys have figures for other BM schools ? ).

197 is a bit low. RMPS has been achieving at least 210.

I believe you should have read the posts in the parents' networking group for Zhangde. Nevertheless, to aid you, here's a review by one of the forummers:

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... 3#p1012583

If you are still hesitant, you may like to PM mummy of 2. Her children are in Zhangde, too. She will be able to give you her advice. In fact, when she was due to register for her elder child, she opted for Zhangde instead of RMPS (BTW, she was in P2B and hence need to go through balloting for both schools). Perhaps you should ask her for her reasons.

With the added convenience, I would think it is worth going for Zhangde. If you subsequently feel that the school is not right for your child, apply for a transfer. You may be able to get your child transferred to RMPS instead.

Do not overlook a school simply by the PSLE results. Many factors determine the school's achievements.

[KC Spider]

Well, speaking of distance of schools. Heart aching again. Gave up two good schools at early phases due to long distances (>20km).


So. APS within 1 km. It's not like 5KM away. Not that far right? I've heard that there'll be sch buses to pick kids up even if they stay back?

From APS website, seems that the P2 kids don't need to stay back. I wonder why. Or they have yet to find suitable PAL activities to entertain the kids yet? :scratchhead:

[Average Joe]

raynreg:

Woah titank garang lei. Chiong in at 4.15pm? Most would have use APS to weigh their chances against ZD. Imagine the last minute rush. Aiyo heart attack.

Hi raynreg, I have left you a PM. Kind regards.

Average Joe

[aloyboy]

just for record purpose


RMPS - Phase 2A2
11 ballot for 4 spaces (more than 2km)

[nemofc]

aloyboy:

just for record purpose


RMPS - Phase 2A2
11 ballot for 4 spaces (more than 2km)

Where u get the info?

[phtthp]

aloyboy:

just for record purpose


RMPS - Phase 2A2
11 ballot for 4 spaces (more than 2km)

Looks like majority of 2A2 Radin Mas parents : stay less than 2 km.
eleven 2A2 > 2 km : not a lot

[tulip3]

Any feedback on cantonment primary? Are there many foreigners in the school? How is the curriculum?

[tulip3]

Any feedback on cantonment primary? Are there many foreigners in the school? How is the curriculum?

[mummy of 2]

qms:

TiongBahru_dad:

I however do have concerns abt ZDPS pass year PSLE performance. I knew that in year 2012,

a) its mean PSLE T-score was only about 197 :yikes: ( felt it kind of low, what do u think forumers ?? Do you guys have figures for other BM schools ? ).

197 is a bit low. RMPS has been achieving at least 210.

I believe you should have read the posts in the parents' networking group for Zhangde. Nevertheless, to aid you, here's a review by one of the forummers:

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... 3#p1012583

If you are still hesitant, you may like to PM mummy of 2. Her children are in Zhangde, too. She will be able to give you her advice. In fact, when she was due to register for her elder child, she opted for Zhangde instead of RMPS (BTW, she was in P2B and hence need to go through balloting for both schools). Perhaps you should ask her for her reasons.

With the added convenience, I would think it is worth going for Zhangde. If you subsequently feel that the school is not right for your child, apply for a transfer. You may be able to get your child transferred to RMPS instead.

Do not overlook a school simply by the PSLE results. Many factors determine the school's achievements.

No need to PM me. My reason is very simple ZD is within walking distance but RMPS need to take school bus. I prefer my kids to have more sleep. Anyway I always believe that ultimately it all boils down to the kid, parents and teacher. The school is not that important as long as it's decent. As for whether you get gd teacher, it all depends on luck. So far my kids are being taught by dedicated teachers. DD's form teacher will email us at least once a week to update us. Both are doing well in ZD and enjoy going to school. Sometimes we jokingly ask if we shd move somewhere else. They always object on the basis that they do not want to transfer to another school.