Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[zac's mum]

Oh I though DPD is just HDB’s equivalent of private condo’s TOP.

[MummyY]

Cherubie\" post_id=\"1990079\" time=\"1596901885\" user_id=\"186834:

Davischew\" post_id=\"1989982\" time=\"1596806897\" user_id=\"132882:

[quote=Cherubie post_id=1989981 time=1596806133 user_id=186834]Hi there,

My child will be registering for P1 in 2021 (2022 intake). We currently live within 1-2km of Rosyth and CHIJ OLGC. However in 2025, our BTO by Caldecott MRT will be ready. That’s within 1km of both CHIJ TP and Marymount Convent. I would like to hear from other parents what you’ll do if you were in our shoes.

Stay where we are currently (1-2km) and apply for:
Rosyth - Phase 2A1
CHIJ OLGC - Phase 2C

Or rent a place near Caldecott MRT (less than 1km) before July 2021 and apply for:
CHIJ TP - Phase 2C
MCS - Phase 2C

Would also love any thoughts on each of these four schools.

Thanks!

If me i would just stay put. 2025 is a good 3-4 years, not 1-2 years. Even if move, might not get the <1km ballot in CHIJ TPY also. Some more Rosyth is good and CHIJ OLGC also good.

Thanks! For me, I think there are two advantages of moving to Toa Payoh before the P1 registration and registering for CHIJ TP - first, its secondary school affiliation and second, the school proximity my child will enjoy throughout her primary school education (no school bus). Rosyth has no affiliation, CHIJ OLGC is affiliated to SJC but that’s too far for us once we move to Toa Payoh. MCS is really just a backup in case we don’t get into CHIJ TP. So I’m wondering if these reasons alone are enough to give up a shot at Rosyth Phase 2A1 (bearing in mind that this year, 2A1 went to ballot so admission is not a given either).[/quote]I feel you already have some answers.
I don't like too much changes in life 😂 and lazy ..prefer kids to walk to school if possible.
I might look at the long-term and register for the chij TP.. and kid will stay put in that area all the way to completion of secondary. If you have a second girl..this whole thing will be worth while.

Rosyth has always been a very \"famous\" school since my primary school. Has GEP .. 🤣..really depends on how your child is. And what kind of parent you are.

[zac's mum]

My big question is, does Rosyth provide their non-GEP kids the same opportunities that they give to their GEP kids? Or other GEP schools for that matter. So far no parents have shared this.


What I know is, friend’s girl at CHIJ TPY, passed Round 1 of the GEP selection test, given so many opportunities in school like E2K Science program, Math Olympiad training etc.

[floppy]

The biggest issue with all that…

Is getting into CHIJ TP. If you can’t get in, all discussion is moot.

[extacy2508]

Seeking some opinions on my situation. I’m alumni of ncps but the school is 24km away from home. Other schools of choice near home are usually pretty over subscribed. Likely we won’t be driving my son to school, hence would it be much too tiring to send him to a school so far away?

[Lexy]

extacy2508\" post_id=\"1990702\" time=\"1597302817\" user_id=\"171049:

Seeking some opinions on my situation. I'm alumni of ncps but the school is 14km away from home. Other schools of choice near home are usually pretty over subscribed. Likely we won't be driving my son to school, hence would it be much too tiring to send him to a school so far away?

What is your preference? and which year to enrol?

Some kids sleep / rest well on school bus. Some parents feel nearest is best.

Personally, I wont risk to go balloting just because it's near (and a confirmed place in earlier phase)

[extacy2508]

Lexy\" post_id=\"1990708\" time=\"1597303620\" user_id=\"12180:

extacy2508\" post_id=\"1990702\" time=\"1597302817\" user_id=\"171049:

Seeking some opinions on my situation. I'm alumni of ncps but the school is 14km away from home. Other schools of choice near home are usually pretty over subscribed. Likely we won't be driving my son to school, hence would it be much too tiring to send him to a school so far away?

What is your preference? and which year to enrol?

Some kids sleep / rest well on school bus. Some parents feel nearest is best.

Personally, I wont risk to go balloting just because it's near (and a confirmed place in earlier phase)

I like the culture of ncps so location is the main deterrent. Need to take into consideration the logistics when there are extra school activities as he progresses. The distance is 24km instead of 14 about 30 minutes drive away.

Enrolling in year 2024. Still some way away.

[Lexy]

extacy2508\" post_id=\"1990712\" time=\"1597303930\" user_id=\"171049:

Lexy\" post_id=\"1990708\" time=\"1597303620\" user_id=\"12180:

[quote=extacy2508 post_id=1990702 time=1597302817 user_id=171049]Seeking some opinions on my situation. I'm alumni of ncps but the school is 14km away from home. Other schools of choice near home are usually pretty over subscribed. Likely we won't be driving my son to school, hence would it be much too tiring to send him to a school so far away?

What is your preference? and which year to enrol?

Some kids sleep / rest well on school bus. Some parents feel nearest is best.

Personally, I wont risk to go balloting just because it's near (and a confirmed place in earlier phase)

I like the culture of ncps so location is the main deterrent. Need to take into consideration the logistics when there are extra school activities as he progresses.

Enrolling in year 2024. Still some way away.[/quote]if distance is the main concern, then i will move closer.

mine was 12 km from school. kids manage better than parents. i dropped school bus after a couple of years so that i can control the timing better. I am happier when its school holiday than the kids (so that i dont have to wake up early)

[extacy2508]

Lexy\" post_id=\"1990718\" time=\"1597304780\" user_id=\"12180:

extacy2508\" post_id=\"1990712\" time=\"1597303930\" user_id=\"171049:

[quote=Lexy post_id=1990708 time=1597303620 user_id=12180]

What is your preference? and which year to enrol?

Some kids sleep / rest well on school bus. Some parents feel nearest is best.

Personally, I wont risk to go balloting just because it's near (and a confirmed place in earlier phase)

I like the culture of ncps so location is the main deterrent. Need to take into consideration the logistics when there are extra school activities as he progresses.

Enrolling in year 2024. Still some way away.

if distance is the main concern, then i will move closer.

mine was 12 km from school. kids manage better than parents. i dropped school bus after a couple of years so that i can control the timing better. I am happier when its school holiday than the kids (so that i dont have to wake up early)[/quote]Not really feasible cos I have an elder child who is schooling nearer to my current home. Basically one school in Bukit Timah and another in Seng Kang. Moreover current home is better located to our work places.

[Lexy]

extacy2508\" post_id=\"1990720\" time=\"1597304891\" user_id=\"171049:

Lexy\" post_id=\"1990718\" time=\"1597304780\" user_id=\"12180:

[quote=extacy2508 post_id=1990712 time=1597303930 user_id=171049]

I like the culture of ncps so location is the main deterrent. Need to take into consideration the logistics when there are extra school activities as he progresses.

Enrolling in year 2024. Still some way away.

if distance is the main concern, then i will move closer.

mine was 12 km from school. kids manage better than parents. i dropped school bus after a couple of years so that i can control the timing better. I am happier when its school holiday than the kids (so that i dont have to wake up early)

Not really feasible cos I have an elder child who is schooling nearer to my current home. Basically one school in Bukit Timah and another in Seng Kang. Moreover current home is better located to our work places.[/quote]BT area, girls more options than boys. obvious is to enrol in 2A1 first, then if your near choice is within your risk profile, then you can opt for the 2C choice.

Since you are some years away, the other way to move to 2B for the nearer school. You must understand the extra effort to do that.