Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[MyPillow]

These two are primary sch, i thought their academic are some how equal footage. One sch is strong in eng, one is strong in MT. One maybe more atas than the other one. I think you may wish to look deeper and consider sch culture of both schools, heritage, religion, discipline, values , pupils profile, holistic art education etc

[Lexy]

mc_007:

Hi All


My boy will be in CHS which will be at Bishan and for my gal I am thinking between Nan Chiau and PLMGS for P1. I will be in Phase 2A2 for NC while Phase 2C for PLMGS.

PLMGS is just opp my house so logistic wise is easier taking into consideration that we will need to send my boy to bishan but I hearsay that academic wise NC is better PLMGS. Also, unsure if it will hit balloting for PLMGS so the risk there.

Any view to share?

Thanks a lot

Your boy is in the sec sch? time flies. If your boy was from NC, you should have a good idea of NC.

Do you mean you are applying this year?

PLMGS less likely to have a ballot within 1km in 2C if applicants remain below 30% in phase 1 (of course other phases in 2A and 2B will play a part).

One way is to secure your place in 2A2 then decide if you want to withdraw and apply PLMGS when the time comes. (not everyone will support this idea, but this is your rights)

[mc_007]

I am applying next year. I am familiar with NC but not PLMGS…so need advice

[Lexy]

School wise, I have no experience with PLMGS. Odd wise, TUR below 25% is more likely within 1km at 2C is doable. You can watch this year’s.


The last time balloting needed for 2c within 1km is in 2006 (dragon babies) and 2007.

[mc_007]

Lexy:

School wise, I have no experience with PLMGS. Odd wise, TUR below 25% is more likely within 1km at 2C is doable. You can watch this year's.


The last time balloting needed for 2c within 1km is in 2006 (dragon babies) and 2007.

Next year is dragons again

[kiasumummychan]

Hi all,


I will be registering my boy for next yr primary one under Phase 2C. Was thinking to register under Punggol Cove primary school since it will be nearer to my future home. Any feedback / comment for the school? Any chance that balloting is required?

[intruder]

Hi, i met a fren yday and was told by her to start looking for a pri sch & do PV for my child now?! She said i may be late cos parents started sourcing & preparation when their child enters preschool. Is it true? My child is 4.5yo this year. Omg, I’ve no clue where to start, what to look out for, etc? Pls kindly advise. TIA.

[zac's mum]

intruder:

Hi, i met a fren yday and was told by her to start looking for a pri sch & do PV for my child now?! She said i may be late cos parents started sourcing & preparation when their child enters preschool. Is it true? My child is 4.5yo this year. Omg, I've no clue where to start, what to look out for, etc? Pls kindly advise. TIA.

Yes u may be a bit too late. I applied for PV when my child was K1. Why don't u start by telling us where u live (which part of SG)? Have u checked which schools are within 1km of your house according to OneMap? Then we can help u more accurately.

[floppy]

intruder:

Hi, i met a fren yday and was told by her to start looking for a pri sch & do PV for my child now?! She said i may be late cos parents started sourcing & preparation when their child enters preschool. Is it true? My child is 4.5yo this year. Omg, I've no clue where to start, what to look out for, etc? Pls kindly advise. TIA.

Unfortunately, your friend may be right for some schools.
For the popular schools, PV (if available) application starts at least 2 years prior to registration. Therefore, you have missed the cut-off date. For the less popular ones, you may still be in time for next year.

[janet88]

back then i started calling schools to apply for PV when son was in k1…and was told too early. then i applied in jan when he turned 4. called the person in charge. she told me email my occupation as well as hubby’s.

back then, the school wanted someone readily avail. some ‘jobs’ could be a few hours…so it was quite fast to chalk up hours. ultimately we did 60 hours instead of 44 because the work wasn’t hard and we like the school.