* Eunoia JC (EJC)

[zeemimi]

dimsum:

lee_yl:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]


Read the letter from MOE I posted. The interim site is within walking distance of Buona Vista MRT which is on both the EW and Circle lines. Very convenient. And the authorities are also looking at alternative transport arrangements for those living near Bishan. Shuttle buses maybe?

According to DH, who spent 2 years there, the Mt Sinai site is at least 20 minutes walk from Buona Vista MRT station. Careful use of words in the MOE letter, within walking distance but not really that near. Nearer to take the bus from Ghim Moh depot or Holland Road bus stops.

ya, i was scratching my head when i read the \"within walking distance\" sentence. Anything more than 10minutes walk is not considered as \"within walking distance\" to me.
But objectively, Mt Sinai is definitely not some \"far-flung\" places as some had mentioned. Holland Road area is central, prime location.[/quote]Cannot be 20 mins. I've walked that route for 2 years. It's definitely within 10 mins. If you haven't walked that route, it looks like a long walk from the street directory.
The students even walked from mt sinai to Holland v regularly. We're taking about young abled bodied youngsters. The distance is really no issue for walking.

[sinoboy]

zeemimi:

Cannot be 20 mins. I've walked that route for 2 years. It's definitely within 10 mins. If you haven't walked that route, it looks like a long walk from the street directory.
The students even walked from mt sinai to Holland v regularly. We're taking about young abled bodied youngsters. The distance is really no issue for walking.

If the side gate is open perhaps even faster? Previously this was RJC, NUS High School, Dunman high now RGPS. The location can't be that bad right?

I think some parents trying to see if the situation can help their kid to another IP track like HCI or RI?

[woodgrove]

Cutting across HDB flats is already 15 min. Besides, google map typically underestimates the time taken. Anyway, those of us who have walked the distance knows it is at least 15 to 20 min.

[lee_yl]

zeemimi:

dimsum:

[quote=\"lee_yl\"]
According to DH, who spent 2 years there, the Mt Sinai site is at least 20 minutes walk from Buona Vista MRT station. Careful use of words in the MOE letter, within walking distance but not really that near. Nearer to take the bus from Ghim Moh depot or Holland Road bus stops.

ya, i was scratching my head when i read the \"within walking distance\" sentence. Anything more than 10minutes walk is not considered as \"within walking distance\" to me.
But objectively, Mt Sinai is definitely not some \"far-flung\" places as some had mentioned. Holland Road area is central, prime location.

Cannot be 20 mins. I've walked that route for 2 years. It's definitely within 10 mins. If you haven't walked that route, it looks like a long walk from the street directory.
The students even walked from mt sinai to Holland v regularly. We're taking about young abled bodied youngsters. The distance is really no issue for walking.[/quote]http://i.imgur.com/Uab1K7fl.jpg\">

[phtthp]

woodgrove:

Cutting across HDB flats is already 15 min. Besides, google map typically underestimates the time taken. Anyway, those of us who have walked the distance knows it is at least 15 to 20 min.

If walk at peak hour from Buona Vista station, longer.
A few traffic light, to cross

what about walking, on rainy days ?

[woodgrove]

Anyhow, the walking distance plus the train and bus commutes and congestion all add up. Nonetheless. the key point is about the non delivery of a commitment due to slips up by the various agencies.

[DennisB]

We affected parents are not trying to be difficult. But when mistakes are made, admit them and address them rather than brush them off with a vague, high handed letter. This is the spirit of education. Integrity, transparency, accountability, learning from mistakes etc - aren’t these values we want to impart to our children?

[zeemimi]

lee_yl:

http://i.imgur.com/rCkirV5l.jpg\">

I think you got your location wrong. If we are talking about the original RJC location, it is here.

http://i61.tinypic.com/2lc9sh5.jpg\">

[sinoboy]

DennisB:

We affected parents are not trying to be difficult. But when mistakes are made, admit them and address them rather than brush them off with a vague, high handed letter. This is the spirit of education. Integrity, transparency, accountability, learning from mistakes etc - aren't these values we want to impart to our children?

They may tell you all shool locations are good school locations. Then how?

[cherryc]

DennisB:

We affected parents are not trying to be difficult. But when mistakes are made, admit them and address them rather than brush them off with a vague, high handed letter. This is the spirit of education. Integrity, transparency, accountability, learning from mistakes etc - aren't these values we want to impart to our children?

Totally agree on this . There must be more accountability as the sequence of events so far has been quite incredulous. After the refurbishment of Old RJC it will be only be used for 2 years , I wonder what is the cost and who will be accountable for this unnecessary cost . Will there be subsequent fund raising needed for the new Jc?

We were affected by several unplanned moves during our jc time and it was quite disrupting then and A levels exam is considerably more crucial compared to primary and secondary school exam.