Peirce Secondary School

[bleeze]

Hi,


Just to share my little opinion.

Dd didn’t do well in her PSLE 2 years ago. We also headache during school selection. We had limited choice so we went to various sch with COP 225 range. We visited sch like Geylang Methodist, Bowen, Mayflower, Katong Convent, AMK, St. Joseph Convent etc. We spoke to teachers and Principals. In the end, we selected Peirce.
Reason is Peirce’s Principal is the most approachable, patience and friendly.
But the main reason is the % of JC eligibility is so high as > 90%. Other schools only 60% to 80%. I was amazed that given student of COP so low in PSLE and yet the school can produce a result of > 90% eligibility to JC. Therefore we selected Peirce.

Now Dd is able to perform well in Peirce and she is happy there as she can get $500 every year from govt for her performance. This encourages her the most. Should she go to other competitive environment, she may not have a chance. She stands out in her CCA and was given a chance to lead in stage. Moreover, she can even selected as Student leader.

Should you need more information, you may PM me.

[sunshine123]

bleeze:

Hi,


Just to share my little opinion.

Dd didn't do well in her PSLE 2 years ago. We also headache during school selection. We had limited choice so we went to various sch with COP 225 range. We visited sch like Geylang Methodist, Bowen, Mayflower, Katong Convent, AMK, St. Joseph Convent etc. We spoke to teachers and Principals. In the end, we selected Peirce.
Reason is Peirce's Principal is the most approachable, patience and friendly.
But the main reason is the % of JC eligibility is so high as > 90%. Other schools only 60% to 80%. I was amazed that given student of COP so low in PSLE and yet the school can produce a result of > 90% eligibility to JC. Therefore we selected Peirce.

Now Dd is able to perform well in Peirce and she is happy there as she can get $500 every year from govt for her performance. This encourages her the most. Should she go to other competitive environment, she may not have a chance. She stands out in her CCA and was given a chance to lead in stage. Moreover, she can even selected as Student leader.

Should you need more information, you may PM me.

Thanks so much for sharing. Your feedback is most encouraging and insightful. We have also checked some of the schools you have mentioned too. The principal is very dedicated and full of zest.

How are the teachers and students generally? Environment wise, is it nurturing and focus on values? Appreciate some sharing. Thanks.

[sunshine123]

Hi,


Can kindly advise what to bring on first day of school eg what are the books to bring?

Thanks so much.

[Kengen]

Hi, may I have review of this school from the current students or their parents. Went to their open house last Saturday and I am quite impressed with the school. Appreciate your feedback and comments.

[Kengen]

Hi, appreciate comments/feedback of the school. Thanks.

[Kengen]

Just to share that my boy likes the school and his classmates. He was from a SAP school and most of his classmates were also from SAP school. This is the first time that he has non Chinese classmates and he commented that they are very nice too. I am happy too as my boy feedback that the school is very strict in discipline. Overall we are pleased with the school and looking forward to the next 4 years. We had chosen this school due to few reasons. 1) though lower T a-score, 90% qualify for JC and 96% for poly 2) most importantly, because of the smaller cohort, the school.has more resources and students are given more opportunities to expose themselves.

[Just_a_Dad]

This is a quiet thread that hopefully can be livened up with more regular contributions from parents. I’ll try to do my part.


My DD is in Sec 1 this year. So far she is enjoying her secondary school life. Long may that continue.

The school held a breakfast meeting for parents to meet teachers this morning. It’s a nice touch and less formal than the usual meet-the-parent sessions that I used to attend when DD was in primary school. This is a good way for parents to get to know teachers and verse versa.

In contrast to her primary school, Peirce has a small student population, which makes it easier for everyone to get to know one another. This I like.

[kitty2]

My friends' kids have just graduated from Peirce. One was from express and the other one was from NA. They said the school is bias as the express would get to attend Adam Khoo motivational prog but the NA would get unknown speaker Both kids said their teachers didn't teach much and they had tuition . The NA kid was unfortunate as the teachers would always spend most of the lesson time scolding them! My friend went to meet the teacher and she said the class was always noisy and she could not teach them !



Just sharing

[Just_a_Dad]

I’m sorry to hear about the bad experience of your friend’s children. As of now, I don’t believe it’s a universal issue in this school.


I like the fact that Peirce takes advantage of, and incorporates its lessons around, its proximity to nature. For her science lesson last week, DD and her classmates went down to the canal in the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park to collect water sample for clarity testing.

The school is also organising a run round the park for students and their parents in March. Good for family and teacher-student bonding. As the saying goes, it takes a community to educate a child.

As an aside, Adam Khoo is a polarising figure. Some think his motivation methods are effective while others believe they are too regimented.

[kitty2]

Just_a_Dad:

I'm sorry to hear about the bad experience of your friend's children. As of now, I don't believe it's a universal issue in this school.


I like the fact that Peirce takes advantage of, and incorporates its lessons around, its proximity to nature. For her science lesson last week, DD and her classmates went down to the canal in the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park to collect water sample for clarity testing.

The school is also organising a run round the park for students and their parents in March. Good for family and teacher-student bonding. As the saying goes, it takes a community to educate a child.

As an aside, Adam Khoo is a polarising figure. Some think his motivation methods are effective while others believe they are too regimented.

All the best to your DD