[Bukit Merah] Primary Schools

[witty22]

mummy of 2:

DS1 is registering for P1 next year and I have always been in a dilemma over choosing ZDPS or RMPS. Both are within 1km but ZDPS is within walking distance whereas RMPS need to take bus. I can register for either school as DH is GRL, so we have priority. Wondering if we should let DS1 relax and just go to ZDPS or give him a little push by enrolling him in RMPS :?

It is actually the same for me. ZDPS is walking distance and RMPS is 1 bus stop away. But will be choosing RMPS during registration this year as we did PV. There are mixed opinions on ZDPS among my neighbours. One of them whose daughter was in ZDPS told me the school was quite good in overall development. The girl also did quiet well in PSLE - ard 260s last year. But another of my neighbour whose son is in ZDPS regrets not putting him in RMPS. I guess overall it would come to the kids character and your preferences when it comes to choosing the right school. All schools will have some satisfied and happy students and some not so happy students after all.

[titank]

Guess the majority of the parents would select the following perference of the schools as folow;


(1) RMPS, RVPS or CHIJ (Kellock)
(2) ZDPS
(3) GESPS
(4) BRPS

Seriously speaking, there are not much primary schools in Bukit Merah & Central area.

[qms]

mummy of 2:

DS1 is registering for P1 next year and I have always been in a dilemma over choosing ZDPS or RMPS.

Actually, why don't you visit Zhangde during their open house? They have an open house on the first Saturday of July. Take a look at the place and speak to the Principal or Vice Principal. Gauge for yourself how much you like the school, etc.

[mummy of 2]

qms:

Actually, why don't you visit Zhangde during their open house? They have an open house on the first Saturday of July. Take a look at the place and speak to the Principal or Vice Principal. Gauge for yourself how much you like the school, etc.

Thanks. Have been to their open house before and quite like what i see in terms of school enviornment and the feel of the whole place. Will probably check it out more thoroughly this time. Have not been inside RMPS though. Any idea if there's going to be opne house?

Heard that RMPS will shift to Dover for one year while there are some major works. Wonder how extensive the works will be.

[kiasimi]

mummy of 2:

DS1 is registering for P1 next year and I have always been in a dilemma over choosing ZDPS or RMPS.

Hi

We put both our sons in ZDPS. The younger one is currently in P1 in ZDPS while the elder one has transferred out to another school due to being selected for the GEP.

We really like the school environment and the culture of ZDPS.

If you are very focused on the academic aspect of your child, RMPS is probably a better choice. ZDPS does not drill the children much, in fact, they are among the rare schools which do not conduct exams for the Primary 1 kids!

However, if you prefer your child to be in a less stressful and more holistic learning environment, ZDPS is good

[titank]

mummy of 2:

DS1 is Heard that RMPS will shift to Dover for one year while there are some major works. Wonder how extensive the works will be.

Hi Mummy of 2,

RMPS shifting over 1 year for major work? What we heard from the Principal that there would be 2-3 added buildings, the school would remain as it is. I don't think is a major construction which requires the demolition of existing RMPS.

[qms]

titank:

Hi Mummy of 2,


RMPS shifting over 1 year for major work? What we heard from the Principal that there would be 2-3 added buildings, the school would remain as it is. I don't think is a major construction which requires the demolition of existing RMPS.

I heard this rumour about RMPS temporarily shifting to Dover, too. However, if RMPS were required to move, MOE would have categorised it under schools that had to be relocated. If I remember correctly, RMPS wasn't in that category, so not likely that the school will relocate. We didn't hear it from the principal either.

Having said that, if you had heard that, perhaps there might be some truth to it? No smoke without fire, right? :scratchhead:

[mummy of 2]

kiasimi:

We put both our sons in ZDPS. The younger one is currently in P1 in ZDPS while the elder one has transferred out to another school due to being selected for the GEP.


We really like the school environment and the culture of ZDPS.

If you are very focused on the academic aspect of your child, RMPS is probably a better choice. ZDPS does not drill the children much, in fact, they are among the rare schools which do not conduct exams for the Primary 1 kids!

However, if you prefer your child to be in a less stressful and more holistic learning environment, ZDPS is good

Thanks very much for your sharing. Think there are few parents in this forum who place their kids in ZDPS, so your post is really informative. Thanks

[titank]

qms:

I heard this rumour about RMPS temporarily shifting to Dover, too. However, if RMPS were required to move, MOE would have categorised it under schools that had to be relocated. If I remember correctly, RMPS wasn't in that category, so not likely that the school will relocate. We didn't hear it from the principal either.


Having said that, if you had heard that, perhaps there might be some truth to it? No smoke without fire, right? :scratchhead:

Maybe would check with the Principal or MOE to see whether would there be any temporary shifting.

[blue-march]

Relocation of RMPS? I hope not, it's a hassle for logistics arrangement.


The Principal didn't mention about relocating the school, she said it will be on-site renovation. Let's hope so....