Tanjong Katong Secondary School

[Augmum]

stsl:

Hi, am new to this forum,


would like to check if there is any open house for TKSS during this period? Would appreicate any feed back on this school?

yes, TKSS does have open house
but i remembered as for last year, my gal received the sch booklet regarding open hse (and some other info) somewhere during the third term or later.

[carebear]

stsl:

Hi, am new to this forum,


would like to check if there is any open house for TKSS during this period? Would appreicate any feed back on this school?

Hi stsl, you can go to their website.
You may like to check on their achievements here :
http://www.tanjongkatongsec.moe.edu.sg/awards.html

Before the PSLE results were released last year, i did not consider sending my DS to the school. But on closer look at its achievements, especially the academic part, i was so impressed that i turned down the offer of his DSA school and applied for tkss.
My DS who was also so determined on going to his DSA school ( which was too far away from home), changed his mind after he attended the tk open house (mini open house) which was held again after the results were released.

There's something about tk that i cannot describe in words.
It is the spirit there.
The students are so happy, the principal is kind and supportive, the teachers are enthusiastic, the parent volunteers are so eager, and even the security guard is so cheerful.
My DS is really enjoying himself there.
He is enjoying his studies as well as his CCA.
Even my DD who is in P5 this year is also considering going to tk next time.

[stsl]

carebear:

stsl:

Hi, am new to this forum,


would like to check if there is any open house for TKSS during this period? Would appreicate any feed back on this school?

Hi stsl, you can go to their website.
You may like to check on their achievements here :
http://www.tanjongkatongsec.moe.edu.sg/awards.html

Before the PSLE results were released last year, i did not consider sending my DS to the school. But on closer look at its achievements, especially the academic part, i was so impressed that i turned down the offer of his DSA school and applied for tkss.
My DS who was also so determined on going to his DSA school ( which was too far away from home), changed his mind after he attended the tk open house (mini open house) which was held again after the results were released.

There's something about tk that i cannot describe in words.
It is the spirit there.
The students are so happy, the principal is kind and supportive, the teachers are enthusiastic, the parent volunteers are so eager, and even the security guard is so cheerful.
My DS is really enjoying himself there.
He is enjoying his studies as well as his CCA.
Even my DD who is in P5 this year is also considering going to tk next time.

many thanks for all your feedback, my DD is considering going to this school as I also found out from the website that their overall achievement is impressive. It is very near to where we stay too.. hopefully she can make it to go there. Guess I will have to keep an lookout for open school, as I called the school 2 months ago, the lady told me they do not have any open house but I can just walk in to see.

[Ontheballmother]

stsl:

many thanks for all your feedback, my DD is considering going to this school as I also found out from the website that their overall achievement is impressive. It is very near to where we stay too.. hopefully she can make it to go there. Guess I will have to keep an lookout for open school, as I called the school 2 months ago, the lady told me they do not have any open house but I can just walk in to see.

My DS is in TKSS. He speaks highly of the school and enjoyed himself there. A good balance school, I should say. Teachers and students are like friends there. Very committed principal and teachers. They will make sure you are aware of your child performance and behaviour. His friends are also very well discipline type. I was very impressed by the students council when recently I attended the Parents-meeting session. Very well organised and behaved. When you seems a little lost of not knowing where to go, the teachers or students will come to you any moment. You don't even have to approach them : ) Very committed. My son always talk about his school life during dinner. So, you can see how much he respected the school. No regrets :love:

[stsl]

Ontheballmother:

My DS is in TKSS. He speaks highly of the school and enjoyed himself there. A good balance school, I should say. Teachers and students are like friends there. Very committed principal and teachers. They will make sure you are aware of your child performance and behaviour. His friends are also very well discipline type. I was very impressed by the students council when recently I attended the Parents-meeting session. Very well organised and behaved. When you seems a little lost of not knowing where to go, the teachers or students will come to you any moment. You don't even have to approach them : ) Very committed. My son always talk about his school life during dinner. So, you can see how much he respected the school. No regrets :love:

Thanks for yr advice, have told DD to work hard in order to get in. Is the school work stressful? I understand some schools are having 10 or 11 subjects including 3rd language to be examinable but I understand the TTKS does not have to study a 3rd language? am I right? So hopefully she has more time to study the other subjects..

[xxjustakidxx]

stsl:

Thanks for yr advice, have told DD to work hard in order to get in. Is the school work stressful? I understand some schools are having 10 or 11 subjects including 3rd language to be examinable but I understand the TTKS does not have to study a 3rd language? am I right? So hopefully she has more time to study the other subjects..

Third language is only made available to students who are in top 10 percent in singapore, typically ranging from 249-251. Hence, if not above/in the range, there is no way you can take a third language (except for arabic, malay special, and chinese special)

[Ontheballmother]

stsl:

Ontheballmother:

My DS is in TKSS. He speaks highly of the school and enjoyed himself there. A good balance school, I should say. Teachers and students are like friends there. Very committed principal and teachers. They will make sure you are aware of your child performance and behaviour. His friends are also very well discipline type. I was very impressed by the students council when recently I attended the Parents-meeting session. Very well organised and behaved. When you seems a little lost of not knowing where to go, the teachers or students will come to you any moment. You don't even have to approach them : ) Very committed. My son always talk about his school life during dinner. So, you can see how much he respected the school. No regrets :love:

Thanks for yr advice, have told DD to work hard in order to get in. Is the school work stressful? I understand some schools are having 10 or 11 subjects including 3rd language to be examinable but I understand the TTKS does not have to study a 3rd language? am I right? So hopefully she has more time to study the other subjects..

They do not have 3rd language. In fact, they have enrichment for all the subjects thru'out the whole week even for Fridays which is meant for the CCAs. Teachers will discouraged you to engage tutors as they believe that the teaching coverage is way enough but as Kiasu parents, we still go for that extra miles and $$$ for a tutor. They even have a so call \"after school care\" for those who are naughty ie parents having problem with their child or students having problem with their work. It is taken care by parents-volunteer. The child will have to report to the library straight after class and stay their and do their work until 4pm. They have a time sheet and the teachers/parent-volunteer have to sign each day. Those who failed to report, they will call the parent straight away. So, students will make sure their behave in order not to go for this classes :lol: So, you can see how committed the teachers and Parent volunteers are. They are all way to help the parents and students. In general, I find the students there have good behaviour and attitude but of course, there are a few black sheeps lah... which school don't :?

[junrahmat]

Any idea when is their open house?

[iikengkeng]

carebear:

Called TKSS today.

Has school bus one way only.
Students must be in school by 7:20am daily.
Mon- Thur school ends at 2pm.
Fri school ends at 12:40pm.

Are the one-way school buses serving the East zone only?

I live in Hougang area. do u know if they have school bus from Hougang?

[Big fish]

Hi,


Anyone can tell me what buses to take if I alight at Paya Lebar MRT and travelling to Tanjong Katong Secondary? Thanks.