Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[janet88]

rains:

Whether he goes to a sap school or neighbourhood school, you will realise, in time to come, parental support is required in any school, and even more so if the school is lacking in proper or good resources.

for kids studying in sap schools, the standard of Chinese at p5 is higher than non-sap schools. I spent a lot of time coaching my son in his Chinese from p1 as we speak mainly English at home.
yes rains, I agree with you completely about parental support...it is absolutely required. parents cannot expect to leave the educating of their kids to the schools/teachers.

[raining]

My child is in a sap school. I agreed parental personal coaching makes a lot of difference. Another point I would like to highlight is that due to the school environment , child has improved alot in Chinese. Child picks up a lot and develops interest in mother tongue.

[angeltngthan]

I’m currently staying at Jurong extension. My son is currently 2yo but i think early planning goes a long way and it allow me time to plan for stuff or any last minute things that might come along the way.


My hubby pri sch is Jurong Pri whereas i studied at Bukit Panjang Pri.

The shortlisted school that i have select:

Shuqun Pri (need PV)
Rulang Pri (i know how difficult to get in)
Bukit Panjang Pri

Maybe
Jurong Pri (anyone have review on the teachers or teaching method)

[Vogue]

Hi,

I will need to enrol my girl for Pri 1 next year and we have 2 choices under Phrase 2A as below :

1) Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary Sch (Bt Timah)
2) Keming Primary Sch (Bt Batok)

We are staying at West Coast therefore both schools’ travelling time I would say its not very ideal but however we would not want to go through the risk of balloting for other schools, my main concern is that PHPPS is still in the afternoon session for Pri 1 whereas KPS is already in the single session. Academically and holistic wise I think both schools are comparable.

Any advises from the other parents on these 2 schools for my consideration?


Thanks!

[mummy of 3]

Vogue:

Hi,

I will need to enrol my girl for Pri 1 next year and we have 2 choices under Phrase 2A as below :

1) Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary Sch (Bt Timah)
2) Keming Primary Sch (Bt Batok)

We are staying at West Coast therefore both schools' travelling time I would say its not very ideal but however we would not want to go through the risk of balloting for other schools, my main concern is that PHPPS is still in the afternoon session for Pri 1 whereas KPS is already in the single session. Academically and holistic wise I think both schools are comparable.

Any advises from the other parents on these 2 schools for my consideration?


Thanks!

In 2016, most of the sch will be in single session. Mayb u want to check with the sch.

[Vogue]

Hi mummy of 3,

Nope not in the case of PHPPS. MOE has not found a holding site for the school yet so I feel it could take another 2yrs for this school.

[janet88]

Vogue:

Hi mummy of 3,

Nope not in the case of PHPPS. MOE has not found a holding site for the school yet so I feel it could take another 2yrs for this school.

Travel time will be an issue after school.

The other issue is although your child is under phase 2A, you are staying more than 2km from Pei Hwa...if balloting takes place, will you be at a disadvantage?

[Vogue]

Janet88,

Based on past years history, no balloting was required for Phrase 2A & 2B for both schools. Yes, though its every parents dream to enrol into the SAP school but PHPPS really at a disadvantage as till now it has yet to move into the single session. I’m in a dilemma.

[janet88]

Vogue:

Janet88,

Based on past years history, no balloting was required for Phrase 2A & 2B for both schools. Yes, though its every parents dream to enrol into the SAP school but PHPPS really at a disadvantage as till now it has yet to move into the single session. I'm in a dilemma.

if there is no balloting required, then the only headache now is the distance. when school finishes at 630pm, it is evening peak hour...going home to west coast will take more time.

[Vogue]

Janet88,

Which will be your choice school? Care to share?