Guangyang Primary

[meow1607]

Went KCPS at Toa Payoh to register and they told us we got no good chance as we are above 2km, so I went to GY to register… I quite like the environment, and same mind thinking how come the take up rate is low, I really hope it’s due to the school situated and surrounded by all good schools in Bishan.


Their PSLE scores, their academic wise, their teacher? Should be a more than Avg school?

[kikimama]

What is considered average?


I think like what floppy has explained very clearly, it is just unfortunate we are nestled in a neighbourhood with so many big guns. While my experiences here are mainly positive, I’m sure there are some who have negative ones and wished they were somewhere else. And this would be the same scenario across all schools in SG. No one can have the same experience. But its up to us how we want to shape and receive the experiences.

PSLE scores are kept hush. Heard that the last cohort did really well. But what is considered "well" is different for everyone.

What is different here is the diversity in the students. That is what I love here. This diversity also means that competition is probably not as cut throat as the other popular schools. The teachers we have encountered are great too. I have made great friends with mummies of different nationalities who are selfless and always ready to lend a helping hand no matter what time it is.

However, these are all my unique experiences. So I can’t guaranteed you will have it the same way as me.

[kikimama]

Perhaps a glimpse through photos of what the students do in school might help you in some ways:


https://www.guangyangpri.moe.edu.sg/gyps-100th-anniversary/

[meow1607]

Thank you kikimama for your advice and valuable comments… As I’m really quite lost when I’ll being balloted out in 2A2 and also went to KC but was unable to register too…

[Bonbon12]

kikimama:

Bonbon12:

Thanks floppy. My son is learning violin now and I saw on their website that GY has a strings ensemble. I thought it is good to have a cca that he will enjoy. During the open house I saw the school is spacious and relatively new, a number of nationalities there too.


I am still trying to decide if I should try for GY. We are in phase 2C. I believe in co-ed schools, a well rounded and positive environment. I kept feeling I am right when every kan cheong parent is running for ATS, CHS, KCPS, but when I saw the statistics of the low take up rate online, my heart just sank. I kept wondering if it's just an over emphasis on grades and therefore parents don't choose GY or something else that's wrong.. from the comments here, it seems that GY is a nice school.

If your only concern is the low takeup rate - what are your underlying worries to that? Quality of teachers?

Hello kikimama, yes you're right, I was worried it's due to poor quality of teachers or teaching materials.. is it cos the school does not motivate or push students to do well.

But I'm vencouraged by what you've shared. I believe grades matter but they are not everything. Character, cca, diversity are very important too. In fact I would be concerned if all a school cares about are only grades.

[pfactor]

Hi! I’ve registered my b/g twins at Guangyang Pri at 2CS. Although we are more than 2km away, we’ll have to wait for official results. Any parents that I can connect with this group?

[zac's mum]

pfactor:

Hi! I've registered my b/g twins at Guangyang Pri at 2CS. Although we are more than 2km away, we'll have to wait for official results. Any parents that I can connect with this group?

Congrats! Your kids are confirmed in, do not doubt. Have a good sleep. SMS on 21 Aug will say the same thing.

[pfactor]

zac's mum:

pfactor:

Hi! I've registered my b/g twins at Guangyang Pri at 2CS. Although we are more than 2km away, we'll have to wait for official results. Any parents that I can connect with this group?

Congrats! Your kids are confirmed in, do not doubt. Have a good sleep. SMS on 21 Aug will say the same thing.

:rahrah:

[kikimama]

Bonbon12:

kikimama:

[quote=\"Bonbon12\"]Thanks floppy. My son is learning violin now and I saw on their website that GY has a strings ensemble. I thought it is good to have a cca that he will enjoy. During the open house I saw the school is spacious and relatively new, a number of nationalities there too.


I am still trying to decide if I should try for GY. We are in phase 2C. I believe in co-ed schools, a well rounded and positive environment. I kept feeling I am right when every kan cheong parent is running for ATS, CHS, KCPS, but when I saw the statistics of the low take up rate online, my heart just sank. I kept wondering if it's just an over emphasis on grades and therefore parents don't choose GY or something else that's wrong.. from the comments here, it seems that GY is a nice school.

If your only concern is the low takeup rate - what are your underlying worries to that? Quality of teachers?

Hello kikimama, yes you're right, I was worried it's due to poor quality of teachers or teaching materials.. is it cos the school does not motivate or push students to do well.

But I'm vencouraged by what you've shared. I believe grades matter but they are not everything. Character, cca, diversity are very important too. In fact I would be concerned if all a school cares about are only grades.[/quote]As far as I'm concerned, teachers my daughters have are fantastic. Some of them are really on the ball, make and compile their own study notes for students (i call them the \"holy bible\"), voluntarily pull students aside for extra clarifications etc. They take a lot of pride in their job. In fact, i may even boldly suggest they teach more here than telling parents of lagging students to seek external resources to catch up. 
This happened to a friend of mine whose boy is in a SAP boys school. But then again, these are just my experience and i hope they help you in some way or another.

[wasilimbeh]

Hi all, is higher chinese offered for P5/6?