[Seng Kang] Primary Schools

[mwchua]

hi ChiefKiasu,


Hello guru thx for your advice.

Understand that Rivervale is indeed very popular at sengkang area but why ? academic ? overall school environment ? what is it main attraction point ? how is it compared to Mee Toh ?

Actually if not for the fact that Mee Toh only needs traffic warden at fixed hours which I cannot make it, I would have preferred Mee Toh and do pv there due to its supposedly stricter discipline & more Chinese background.

So let's say the following scenario happens at Phase 2B:
1) nan chiau: got endorsement but need to ballot as >1km
2) rivervale: managed to clock 40 hours and no need to ballot

which way should I go ?

Rgds,
Ming

[ChiefKiasu]

mwchua:

...Hello guru thx for your advice.

...So let's say the following scenario happens at Phase 2B:
1) nan chiau: got endorsement but need to ballot as >1km
2) rivervale: managed to clock 40 hours and no need to ballot

which way should I go ?

Rgds,
Ming

I'm no guru... I'm just a \"statistician\" who gets his sums wrong occasionally. The only thing I know is that Nan Chiau is statistically more risky in Phase 2B compared to Rivervale, and in Phase 2C, Rivervale is more risky even if you stay within 1km.

The question you posed is really a rethorical question. You should visit both schools and talk to the staff and see the children to get a feel for yourself. Then you can decide if Nan Chiau is worth the risk. If you believe that both schools are equally good, the logical selection would be to go for Rivervale.

[bcmum]

I only get to know about this forum after reading last sat ST.


This year we are due to register ds for Pri 1 next yr. We had shortlisted Nan Chiau and Pei Chun.

Since dh is a former student cum alumni of Pei Chun Pri, my son will get a place in Pei Chun in Phase 2A1. However, Pei Chun is too far from our house (i stay at sengkang) and the long travelling time may affect my son.

Nan Chiau is nearer to our house, within 1km from our house. We will get a chance as we have joined the SHHK too.

So will you register yr son in Nan Chiau or Pei Chun? Pls share your views. Thanks.

[ChiefKiasu]

bcmum:

I only get to know about this forum after reading last sat ST...

Yes, we are getting famous! We're getting famous! We finally managed to occupy a 5mm square of our venerable Straits Times. No need to pay somemore. I didn't even know until my wife, with her eye for details, told me about it. I only scan, while she REALLY reads.

bcmum:

...This year we are due to register ds for Pri 1 next yr. We had shortlisted Nan Chiau and Pei Chun...

Both are good schools. If you have the same chance getting into either, choose the one nearer to you. Note, however, that getting into Nan Chiau has a higher level of risk in Phase 2B for you which is mitigated by the fact that you are staying within 1km. Pei Chun is also rated higher than Nan Chiau when it comes to churning out top students, if that is what you are interested in.

[Luanee]

ChiefKiasu:

Yes, we are getting famous! We're getting famous! We finally managed to occupy a 5mm square of our venerable Straits Times. No need to pay somemore. I didn't even know until my wife, with her eye for details, told me about it. I only scan, while she REALLY reads.

Really? I didnt see the article either. What did ST write about us??

[ChiefKiasu]

Luanee:

...Really? I didnt see the article either. What did ST write about us??

Err... for 5mm square? Just our URL :stupid:

[joylly]

Hie


I'v a boy who'll be P1 next year, YET I've not really decided where to put him !

AFter having done some talking w some very proud school admin in my vicinity. I stayed in Punggol, I've narrowed my focus to :

Montfort Junior ( in Hougang ) - loves the ECA and CCA there but travelling distance from there back to Punggol is almost 1 hr. By time my boy back it'll be at least 2.30 pm ! Way off his lunch time ! He'll probably faint in the bus ! On the other hand I could train him to eat some snacks on the bus back. :roll:

Rivervale Primary ( in SengKang ) - within 1 km of my place, got volunteer for only 5 hrs but stopped for a while caused of rumours that the school will only accepts PV w the HIGHEST hours clocked ! I was shocked ! :shock: Am I supposed to go chiu for volunteer time w other parents ? Then the school really treating us as suckers and free labour loh ! Really dont feel good ! :x Only reason I choose school cause it's one of good school in my vicinity ! But lousy ECA and CCA !

Edgefield Primary School ( my place downstairs ) - simple reason downstais only. Hubby say can watch out what kinda friends my boy mixes with and the kinda ppl he knows. One strong pt of this school is strong in sports that's all ! Others just okay and mediocre, even though I heard some ppl say they're improving in their activities. But ECA and CCA only starts in Pr 4 !


My boy is currently in Yamaha JXC and is pretty strong in musical background. I'd liked it if his school also has a solid base in music so that he will not lose touch , in case he decied to stop once finish his 4 yrs course, which would have finished during his P1.
He's also very active, sociable, and finally he really prefers to talk and make friends w girls ! yea, that's the area where mummy's worried abt ! Whether they'll become a distraction for him in his academic career !

:?:

SOmeone please help me out here plsssss ! REally in dead end now ! DOnt know where to go next ! Or should I just apply for all 3 schools in his P1 apllications ? SO whoever who takes him, he'll go into the school ? However, the 3 I've chosen is like high chances of getting in wan. AM I right ? Can someone comment on this too ?

THANK YOU, THANK YOU !


JOUY

[leekien]

eh… im thinking of enrolling my boy in Riverale Pri when he’s g to Pri One… read abt "lousy ECA & CCA by joylly? actually how important are these?


(as 1st time parent kind of worry with a lot of things! + the current education system is no like what we used to experienced!!!)

any comments?

TQ!

[joylly]

U checked out their website loh !


The principal also very chinese traditional and community-bonded wan ho !
Any community activities, u’ll probably be seeing them around !

ECA and CCA ? There’s practically nothing for them to boast abt !

STILL … I wont strike this school out for the sake of their academics, other than that … sigh …

I’m still waiting for someone to enlighten me on my choices !

[Neostar]

Hi I am new to this forum.


I need to check if there is any feedback of Sengkang Primary school?

I need to register my son for Pri 1 this year and dun know whether to register:

a) Sengkang pri - downstair n convenient
b) Holy Innocents Pri - In Hougang, my former school

Can anyone help me?


Regards