Geylang Methodist Secondary School

[mindays]

Any feedback regarding GMSS?

[elenang]

Going for campfire tonight!

[Drvl]

Hi all,


My daughter is interested in the curriculum offered by GMSS however I have concerns putting her in a school in such close proximity in Geylang Especially when we see thugs and police at the met station.
Can any parents who have had kid/s studying in the school provide some insight on the general safety and security issue.
TIA

[yippie131]

I’m in the same dilemma, my girl went to the open house last week and loves the school very much, the COP is lower than ther T- scores, high chance that she will get in. But as parents, we are concern about the environment outside the school, and the name does sound good… Another concern is, it is affiliated to Gelyang Methodist Primary, this could affect the real COP.

[mindays]

Drvl:

Hi all,


My daughter is interested in the curriculum offered by GMSS however I have concerns putting her in a school in such close proximity in Geylang Especially when we see thugs and police at the met station.
Can any parents who have had kid/s studying in the school provide some insight on the general safety and security issue.
TIA

I looked through the Google Maps and realised that GMSS is situated very near to Aljunied as well as Paya Lebar.
In fact GMSS is located at Geylang East Central, near a public library that is a stone throw away from the school. It is unlikely that the students will be badly influenced by the Geylang area as after school, most of them should head over to the train station EW9 and commute from there. There shouldn't be too much of a problem. Furthermore, I have not heard of any safety and security issues regarding the Geylang area (towards Kallang), so security and safety should be okay

[mindays]

yippie131:

I'm in the same dilemma, my girl went to the open house last week and loves the school very much, the COP is lower than ther T- scores, high chance that she will get in. But as parents, we are concern about the environment outside the school, and the name does sound good... Another concern is, it is affiliated to Gelyang Methodist Primary, this could affect the real COP.

It is a Methodist institution that has affiliation with ACJC as well. The environment should not be a problem as it is located in the \"cleaner\" side of Geylang (towards Paya Lebar), so area wise it should be fine. There are a few condominiums surrounding GMSS as well (rest assured)

[Drvl]

mindays:

yippie131:

I'm in the same dilemma, my girl went to the open house last week and loves the school very much, the COP is lower than ther T- scores, high chance that she will get in. But as parents, we are concern about the environment outside the school, and the name does sound good... Another concern is, it is affiliated to Gelyang Methodist Primary, this could affect the real COP.

It is a Methodist institution that has affiliation with ACJC as well. The environment should not be a problem as it is located in the \"cleaner\" side of Geylang (towards Paya Lebar), so area wise it should be fine. There are a few condominiums surrounding GMSS as well (rest assured)

Thanks mindays. That's the dilemma, Tried taking the train to the school yesterday with my girl and I noticed there were policemen questioning thugs at both exits of the mrt. And there's an adult shop at the row of shophouse just beside the mrt. :faint: that really got me feeling uncomfortable.
Would be great to totally avoid that station.

[Drvl]

yippie131:

I'm in the same dilemma, my girl went to the open house last week and loves the school very much, the COP is lower than ther T- scores, high chance that she will get in. But as parents, we are concern about the environment outside the school, and the name does sound good... Another concern is, it is affiliated to Gelyang Methodist Primary, this could affect the real COP.

Hi Yippie, glad to know I'm not the only one who has these concerns.
On a side note, the COP has been quite consistent, there should not be an issue getting in if your girl's T Score is well above the cut off.

[elenang]

Hi parents,


My daughter is moving to Sec 2 next year. She doesn’t take the MRT but takes the bus to and fro. So far, she never felt that her safety is compromised. In addition, I must say that as a parent, I am pleased with the school curriculum and teachers. On all my visits to the school, I found that students are well behaved and respectful. Teachers also knows their students well and are very encouraging. On top of that, the school also asks for feedback and takes our concerns seriously.

[Drvl]

elenang:

Hi parents,


My daughter is moving to Sec 2 next year. She doesn't take the MRT but takes the bus to and fro. So far, she never felt that her safety is compromised. In addition, I must say that as a parent, I am pleased with the school curriculum and teachers. On all my visits to the school, I found that students are well behaved and respectful. Teachers also knows their students well and are very encouraging. On top of that, the school also asks for feedback and takes our concerns seriously.

Hi elenang, thank you for providing some assurance. I tried taking bus from paya lebar mrt and it definitely seems safer than to alight at Aljunied station. That said, travel time will increase.
We'll have to weight the pros and cons carefully...
From the open house, I can tell that the teachers n staffs are really commited. And the curriculum seems good