Hougang Primary

[KS_me]

Hougang Primary Supporter:

She's a girl, her mom's from China but her dad is a local I think. She's going to NUS High through DSA too. The 3rd in school, is a boy with 270. His sister came in 2nd last year with 274.

You'll be happy to know then that the top scorer in 2007 is a boy, 272, my husband's ex colleague.
Top scorer in 2006 is also a boy, 268, my son's ex yamaha music classmate.

If you notice, PSLE top scorers are mostly girls, as most girls tend to mature earlier, and are by nature neater, hence cutting down careless mistakes. But come o and a levels, it'll be a different story, most of the time.

I always believe that children are born like a blank piece of paper. How beautiful and colourful this piece of paper will turn out depends on how much effort the parents are willing to put in!

It's good for the school to stream, so that the better ones can progress faster, and the slow ones can learn at a slower pace to build a better foundation. And with a strong foundation, the late bloomers will have a better chance to succeed later in life too!

Now that your son is in the top 25%, aim for the top 10%, cos usually only the top 10% of the school cohort will go on to score 250 and above.

Good luck!

Thank you very very much for sharing the information. I am still very new to the whole DSA...T-score thingy :oops: ....10%!! :!: only in my dream I think.. but I will definately keep it up just for him!

I do agree with you on the streaming. I believe my active son will benefit from it.

[pineapple tarts]

Hi, my son will be in P1 at HGP next year. He is very excited !! My gal will be in P3 next year. Managed to get within the top 10% this year. That’s the target we set. New parents can rest assure that their teacher are very nice & devoted with the children. Their new principal Mrs James is also very responsive & always seen talking the students. She response very fast our concern via email. Overall, it’s a good school, at least my childre is happy going to school everyday.

[cyranocrash]

my dotter was born in 2006… so im doing my ‘homework’ now and finding out more about primary schools around my area.


1) Does HGPS place heavy emphasis on academic or does it believe more on experiential learning and learning thru explore and adventure?

2) Is there a lot of homework, worksheets, books, etc? Or is it more hands-on kindda projects?

3) Noticed that there is an outdoor adventure club… anyone can share what kids of activities do they do in this club?

[lindaho]

KS_me:

hougang mum:

heard from one of the teachers that it will be single session from 2011 hopefully but not in 2010. my dd2 will also be in P1 next year.

I noticed they cut down 2 classes from 300 seats to 240 seats this year. Perhaps this is a transition to single session.

But honestly, I like my boy being in afternoon session... segegrated from upper primary. So he only mix with his peers and have their own assembly session and such...

Hi..my boy is also in Pri 1 this year and i also like the idea for the pri 1 segegrated from the upper pri...

[dawndaze]

:celebrate: same family here. Mine is also in Pri 1 this year.

[kkgb]

hi. i am newbie too. i understand i need to apply to be a pv this yr if my son is born in 2006. however, i am confused and wondering if i should choose between rosyth, hougang pri, or anderson pri. (near my mil hse). rosyth has closed application for pv in april. can advise?

[serenejz]

Hi parents,


Just shifted to hougang few mths ago. I am looking at Hougang Primary School for my son. Wanting to find out how is the school overall? Principal, the teachers, academic and CCA?

Hopefully parents here can share your views n opinion with me.

PS: I am considering xin min pri school also.

Thank you.

[KS_me]

kkgb:

hi. i am newbie too. i understand i need to apply to be a pv this yr if my son is born in 2006. however, i am confused and wondering if i should choose between rosyth, hougang pri, or anderson pri. (near my mil hse). rosyth has closed application for pv in april. can advise?

Hi kkgb,
Rosyth is definately hard to get in from the review here and there, I guess it's due to their GEP status.

I suppose anderson & HGP is of the same level... normal neigbourhood school? I can't give you any review of Anderson but I'm quite happy with HGP so far (elder son in P2 this year) to see him enjoying going to school everyday.

[Yong HL]

Hi all


i would like to know what are the school hours for the current p1 students? Just got a confirmed place for her next year p1 so would like to roughly know the school timing thank you.

[dyjofrajo]

Hi I am a newbie, my kids are studying in HPS.


My son is having PSLE next month. I would like to thank the teachers, they are very committed and goes all the way to help the kids.