[Pasir Ris] Primary Schools

[EON]

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Hello!

I am going to buy a house soon and Pasir Ris is one area that I am looking at.

I know where the good schools are in most of the other estates but am stumped when it comes to Pasir Ris.

I have heard about White Sands Primary but am not sure how they fare against the average neighborhood schools.

Are there any parents who have kids studying in White Sands Primary? If yes, how is the school culture like and how do you benchmark this school against the average neighborhood schools.

And, are there any parents who have kids studying in other primary schools in Pasir Ris and what is the school culture like?

Thank you for your time.

[ChiefKiasu]

EON:

...I have heard about White Sands Primary but am not sure how they fare against the average neighborhood schools...

White Sands and Pasir Ris Pri are 2 of the hottest schools in Pasir Ris... if you are buying property there, make sure you are within 1km of the school. Even so, there is a chance you need to ballot for these schools if you cannot get in earlier than Phase 2C.

[khandelwalpooja]

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Hi all,
Me staying in Pasir Ris....just shifting to a locn within 1 km of Elias Park.
Will be registering my son this year for P1.

I have shortlisted a few schools like
1. St Hildas
2. St Stephens
3. Pasir Ris Primary
4. Elias Park Primary
5. White Sands Primary
in the order of priority.

I'm eligible for Phase 2C onwards.
Im just wondering if I could follow this strategy that first try in the very good school like St Hilda's for phase 2C....if cannot get through, then opt for Elias Park Primary(by going thro past 2 years results,this school did not have balloting in any phase and am within 1 km of it so will definitely get in...besides got lot of friends' kids in this school)...but am also thinking is it a risk for my 2nd choice as last year Elias Park had good results too.

Can somebody advise please?

[Mummyprincess]

Hi Chief,


As my older one is currently at Park View, I was wondering if I should let my 2nd one enrol in the same sch as her sis or go for elias instead? I understand that elias standard is picking up. Do parents let their siblings go to different pri schools? :?

[khandelwalpooja]

Hi,

Just came to know something but want to confirm if its true…
If a student is Tamil or Malay, he/she is not allowed to take Chinese as Mother Tongue language…is it true?

[Luanee]

Mmmm… my Indian neighbour’s daughter is studying Chinese in pri school leh…

[khandelwalpooja]

Yes, but Indians can be Tamilians/non-Tamilians…I guess Tamilians have to still take Tamil as Mother Tongue Language because Tamil IS their mother tongue…Non-Tamilians,I guess, can opt for any language.


Please correct me if I am wrong…can somebody please throw some light on this?

[karentyp]

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Hi all,

Im wondering which school shall I enroll my gal next year...Park view pri is walking distance to my house whereas Pasir Ris is around 30mins from my house( by Bus including waiting time )

I have checked the history of both schools,Pasir ris pri requires balloting as Im already a 40 Hr parent volunteer..but now im contemplating...about the distance and convenience...schoole bus... :roll:

Couls you please advice...

Thanks

[EEMR]

I'm due to register my son for his primary education this July. I'm thinking of registering him to Meridian Pri but seems not a good school as compare to Park View :? . Is that true? Can someone give me their opinions? What about Elias Pri? Out of these 3 schools, which one is better? Thanks

[barney]

[quote]I'm due to register my son for his primary education this July. I'm thinking of registering him to Meridian Pri but seems not a good school as compare to Park View . Is that true? Can someone give me their opinions? What about Elias Pri? Out of these 3 schools, which one is better? Thanks[/quote]
Not sure what you deem as 'good'? Academically or ? I know Meridian has a new principal this year, so there might be good changes which we were not aware of. I was surprised to note that they've changed to single session this year and school starts at 8am, I believe this will be a plus point for parents looking for single session school around that part of Pasir Ris.

When I was sourcing for schools last year, these 3 were also among my choices and in the end I enrolled my gal at Elias Park. Not bad so far, was quite happy with the school and her progress but I must warn you that EPPS does not conduct exams for P1 and P2 only need to take SA2, so if you are looking for exams to help gage your child's standard, then their system may not suit you. JMO.