Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[CKT23]

Hi,

Can anyone give some inside or feedback about Farrer Park Primary School?
Thank you .

[zac's mum]

CKT23:

Hi,

Can anyone give some inside or feedback about Farrer Park Primary School?
Thank you .

I attended a public performance by their Drama club students once, which was held at the SOTA auditorium. Before the start of the play (which was pretty good for a primary school play IMO) there were some fringe performances in the foyer by their musically talented students (violin, guitar etc) - seemed quite impressive, although I think the kids were probably taking external lessons too.

The mix of students is quite “cosmopolitan”, which is quite the norm for a school that still has places at 2C(S). The students at the event were well-behaved, the prefects did well as ushers. But I admit that at such events (eg Open House etc), all the teachers and kids will put on their best front for the the public to see.

I can’t comment on the academic side since I dunno about that.

[CKT23]

Hi Zac,


Thank you for info,good to know that,
very much appreciated.

[gnil07]

Hi! I’m new here and have 3 kids.. will be registering for my girl in 2019. kinda overwhelmed with the registration now.. Would like to seek your opinions on the schools.


We live at Lakeside area and within 1 km is only Lakeside primary sch. I was from River Valley Primary (RVPS). We are considering the following options:
1) go for RVPS in phase 2A & send her to student care.
2) use my in law’s address to register for Rulang which is within 1 km under phase 2C. I’m not sure if I can still send her to student care since I registered using their address.
3) go for Lakeside primary under phase 2c.

Which option would u go for?

Thank you in advance!

[zac's mum]

gnil07:

Hi! I’m new here and have 3 kids.. will be registering for my girl in 2019. kinda overwhelmed with the registration now.. Would like to seek your opinions on the schools.


We live at Lakeside area and within 1 km is only Lakeside primary sch. I was from River Valley Primary (RVPS). We are considering the following options:
1) go for RVPS in phase 2A & send her to student care.
2) use my in law’s address to register for Rulang which is within 1 km under phase 2C. I’m not sure if I can still send her to student care since I registered using their address.
3) go for Lakeside primary under phase 2c.

Which option would u go for?

Thank you in advance!

Option 2 is out, since grandparent caregiver method will put u in 1-2km category. And u cannot use student care since the grandparent is supposed to be looking after the kid after school hours.

I would go for Option 1. It is still a reputable school and not exceedingly far from your place. Unless from your own observation of Lakeside Pri students among your neighborhood...they behave like very studious and good influence for your girl. Ask your neighbours for their opinion, they are very likely to know someone attending the school, since it’s the only school for your estate.

[gnil07]

zac's mum:

gnil07:

Hi! I’m new here and have 3 kids.. will be registering for my girl in 2019. kinda overwhelmed with the registration now.. Would like to seek your opinions on the schools.


We live at Lakeside area and within 1 km is only Lakeside primary sch. I was from River Valley Primary (RVPS). We are considering the following options:
1) go for RVPS in phase 2A & send her to student care.
2) use my in law’s address to register for Rulang which is within 1 km under phase 2C. I’m not sure if I can still send her to student care since I registered using their address.
3) go for Lakeside primary under phase 2c.

Which option would u go for?

Thank you in advance!

Option 2 is out, since grandparent caregiver method will put u in 1-2km category. And u cannot use student care since the grandparent is supposed to be looking after the kid after school hours.

I would go for Option 1. It is still a reputable school and not exceedingly far from your place. Unless from your own observation of Lakeside Pri students among your neighborhood...they behave like very studious and good influence for your girl. Ask your neighbours for their opinion, they are very likely to know someone attending the school, since it’s the only school for your estate.

Thank you! Just to clarify, I checked that Rulang is between 1-2km from our house. This will also put us in phase 2c right?

[zac's mum]

gnil07:

zac's mum:

[quote=\"gnil07\"]Hi! I’m new here and have 3 kids.. will be registering for my girl in 2019. kinda overwhelmed with the registration now.. Would like to seek your opinions on the schools.


We live at Lakeside area and within 1 km is only Lakeside primary sch. I was from River Valley Primary (RVPS). We are considering the following options:
1) go for RVPS in phase 2A & send her to student care.
2) use my in law’s address to register for Rulang which is within 1 km under phase 2C. I’m not sure if I can still send her to student care since I registered using their address.
3) go for Lakeside primary under phase 2c.

Which option would u go for?

Thank you in advance!

Option 2 is out, since grandparent caregiver method will put u in 1-2km category. And u cannot use student care since the grandparent is supposed to be looking after the kid after school hours.

I would go for Option 1. It is still a reputable school and not exceedingly far from your place. Unless from your own observation of Lakeside Pri students among your neighborhood...they behave like very studious and good influence for your girl. Ask your neighbours for their opinion, they are very likely to know someone attending the school, since it’s the only school for your estate.

Thank you! Just to clarify, I checked that Rulang is between 1-2km from our house. This will also put us in phase 2c right?[/quote]You can move up to phase 2B if u still have time to do PV at Rulang, or join PA as grassroots leader.

[galaxyraider]

gnil07:

zac's mum:

[quote=\"gnil07\"]Hi! I’m new here and have 3 kids.. will be registering for my girl in 2019. kinda overwhelmed with the registration now.. Would like to seek your opinions on the schools.


We live at Lakeside area and within 1 km is only Lakeside primary sch. I was from River Valley Primary (RVPS). We are considering the following options:
1) go for RVPS in phase 2A & send her to student care.
2) use my in law’s address to register for Rulang which is within 1 km under phase 2C. I’m not sure if I can still send her to student care since I registered using their address.
3) go for Lakeside primary under phase 2c.

Which option would u go for?

Thank you in advance!

Option 2 is out, since grandparent caregiver method will put u in 1-2km category. And u cannot use student care since the grandparent is supposed to be looking after the kid after school hours.

I would go for Option 1. It is still a reputable school and not exceedingly far from your place. Unless from your own observation of Lakeside Pri students among your neighborhood...they behave like very studious and good influence for your girl. Ask your neighbours for their opinion, they are very likely to know someone attending the school, since it’s the only school for your estate.

Thank you! Just to clarify, I checked that Rulang is between 1-2km from our house. This will also put us in phase 2c right?[/quote]The phase is not determined by distance. You can still go under Phase 2B via PV or GRL.

[floppy]

You will stand no chance if you are >1km from Rulang in Phase 2C.

[TC25]

Hi, all the experts out there,


I've not done any checks or reading until it's time to go for P1 registration in 2 months time.
I am totally lost, and wonder if any one could offer some advice.

My child is born in the year of the dragon, so I am expecting that there's going to be a challenge to get into a school. I am near Shuqun and Rulang, both within 1km (according to the free tool). I am a former student of Boon Lay, so i think that means i am associated to Jurong since the schools have merged (it seems so, from the MOE website).

I am thinking of :
Option 1 : Try my luck at Rulang 3C (is it?). But super worried that i cannot get a school if my ballot fails? the nearby schools are all so hot, and there's supposed to be a lot of children right? Is it a calculated risk?
Option 2: Play safe and go with Jurong. My concern is the environment of a neighbourhood school isn't great for my child, who doesn't have much self discipline

Would be great to hear thoughts.

Thanks!