Alexandra Primary

[Boys2Men]

Hi,

May I know where to find the school’s balloting history?

I have a friend who is keen to enroll her child into this school. However, she is staying between 1 to 2 km and wishes to know her chance of getting a place here.

Thanks.

[lonerunner]

@lostkitty:

Bus transport - there are students taking only 1 way transport.
Once you have secured a spot in ALPS, on Orientation day (usually in Nov), just approach the bus transport booth to pick up the transport form and indicate your intent for 1 way transport.
You can try give the transport company a call (6481 4013) to get a rough gauge of fees and this year's pickup/dropoff time.

@Boys2Men:
Balloting history for Bukit Merah's primary school(including ALPS): https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/bukit-merah/
Last year's balloting was conducted for under 1km.
The year before last, cut off is at under 1km.

Cheers!

[Boys2Men]

Thanks lonerunner.


So my friend got no chance :roll:

Anyway, I think she will try her luck at River Valley Primary which is within 1 km to her house :xedfingers:

[pebbles77]

I saw on the school website that school hrs for Wed is till 3.30pm. Anyone know why the longer hrs on Wed? Are there CCA already in p1?

[pebbles77]

I saw on the school website that school hrs for Wed is till 3.30pm. Anyone know why the longer hrs on Wed? Are there CCA already in p1?

[lonerunner]

@pebbles77:

PAL programs are on Wednesdays.
There be a recess and a lunch break before commencement of PAL program in the afternoon

[pebbles77]

Thks for replying lonerunner! I believe you are one of the parents there? How do you find the principal and teachers there? I hope it is not a stressful school with too much emphasis on academics.

[lonerunner]

@pebbles77


I like the principals, and teachers whom I have met so far.
They have this warm, encouraging, enthusiastic, approachable personality that warms hearts.
That was what made my child insisted on going ALPS after visiting shortlisted schools during open house/ dialogue day before P1 registration period then.
My child enjoys going to school for classes (even during review time )and has lots of fun participating in house events/games/activities during recess/programs etc.

I find that the teachers whom had taught my child appeared to be quite experienced handling children with different learning nature/preferences.
Their advice towards both academic and non academic aspects are pragmatic.
They put in lots of efforts to systematically teach a concept from step 1 before introducing higher order questions with a variety of question type for deeper understanding of a topic.
Teachers will work with the students on how to approach a question and how to solve them.
e.g. usage of maths ruler to draw bar charts and how to label the values in systematically and neatly.
e.g. how to write a compo - plan what and how to write for para 1, para 2 etc.
Teachers will document down homework for the day on board to avoid over assignment of the day's homework.

The parent support group is strong in school.
Parent volunteers will support teachers in various activities e.g. act as a chaperone for P1/P2 hike, P4 camp etc
I feel that parent involvement often plays an important factor and role in the well being of the child in school.

Hope the details helps

Cheers

[MoraDe]

Can someone advise me the timing for Student care, thank you very much.

[pebbles77]

Anyone knows if how we can check the vacancies in phase 3? Can call the school?