Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools
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larkspur:
My younger child is very slow in learning. In P1, teacher although will teach, the speed is fast.My younger child not a fast learner, have to learn earlier. I have enough horror stories from my elder on how classmates failed the test. One failed throughout the year although have been put in LSP program has sinced transferred out from the school. very demoralising[/quote]i don't think your #2 is slow. Just not as fast as your #1. My youngest also only learn number bond in P1. i vomitted lots of blood. Your #2 can understand the number bond concept at 6yo very good already.
Wow! Your child understood number bond at age 6? My boy only understood number bond when he was in P1.qms:
[quote=\"larkspur\"]my younger one is 6 this year, i forsee having problems in P1. At 4 years old also having problems cos dunno eg 4,6,7 , dunno 8 is after 7 or before 4, the number is 3. numbering teach until vomit blood
at 5 cannot understand number bonds , learn until age 6 then can catch number bond for 1-10. At least tutition teacher can teach all these plus addition, substraction. I see the test questions which my elder one has when in P1 last year. i can really sweat at the questions. luckily my elder child smart enough to do it. -
phtthp:
this was 10 years ago, so i don't know if it's still the same.. but as an example, we used to scream like mad to cheer for our friends or school during school event. so it's less 含蓄. being playful was one of the reasons why i met more 钉子 along in life. so i prefer if my daughter was more girly, maybe quieter. but for myself, st. nicks gave me an exciting school life which i would choose over again. (not saying mgs is boring.. i never had the opportunity to experience sch life there.)
If you have a daughter -JyM:
i'd also like to highlight that, if i have to choose again, i'll definitely choose st nicks. but if i had a daughter, i'll put her in mgs.
Is there any reason why you'll put her into mgs, instead of st nick primary (your alma mater ) ?
edit: i think quieter = easier to teach
i don't think there's an absolute right or wrong, better or worse. just sharing with you what i think was the main differences, and how parents envision their child growing up? -
thanks rains, thanks nebbermind!
i guess the main issue is if i skip 2A2, he might not end up in any of my choices.. and chongfu is a safe option.. right?
distance is an issue, and i don't think they have school bus services all the way to bukit panjang? i've consider renting a place in yishun, but my mum is the main care giver, don't think i can or should move her. i'd prefer mummy to follow than after sch care. my mum's idea is greenridge > west spring.
hmm.. ah well. will take into consideration. ask my son to toss coin if all else fails. :xedfingers:
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Hi everyone, help help I ned some advice. my girl will be enroling for Primary 1 in the coming Jul2013.
I staying within 1 km of Nan Hua Primary and will be in Phase 2C. I also understand that my daughter cannot escape the fate of balloting. However, I’m feel confused now, the fact that we will be in Phase 2C, should I go for another school which can be more than >2km away with a lower balloting risk? does the 1Km comes in during balloting? -
Cherising:
As long as there's balloting, the rules regarding nationality and distance will be enforced.Hi everyone, help help I ned some advice. my girl will be enroling for Primary 1 in the coming Jul2013.
I staying within 1 km of Nan Hua Primary and will be in Phase 2C. I also understand that my daughter cannot escape the fate of balloting. However, I'm feel confused now, the fact that we will be in Phase 2C, should I go for another school which can be more than >2km away with a lower balloting risk? does the 1Km comes in during balloting? -
My son is going to P1 in 2015. I have 3 schools to consider…Pei Chun (phase 2A2), St Andrew’s (phase 2A1) and Maris Stella(phase 2C<1km). Can anyone advise me on thes schools in terms of sch environment, teachers and maybe standard?
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Just go to Pei Chun (SAP, mixed) or SAJS (Christian, boys). They are all more popular than Maris, unless you want to walk to school and enjoy a Catholic SAP environment. I don’t think you are that far from Pei Chun from where you live.
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Hi I am new to this forum. My girl will be in P1 next year.I stay in Hougang. My nearby schools are Yio Chu Kang Primary (very near) and Punggol Primary (within 1 km, but a bus pick up is necessary).Hougang primary is also near, but chances of getting into HPS very feeble.
Can anyone let me know some review about both schools. I shall be in Phase 2C for registration. I have heard both good and bad about YCK, that s why Iam quite skeptical. Even a small info shall be very helpful. Thanks -
Hi all, i really need some advice here.
My boy was born in 2008 and will be registering for P1 next year. This Jun is the only time I left for registering for PV.
I live in jurong west street 41 and the only good school within 1Km is Rulang. I have registered for PV and was told that they are only selecting
'8' PV for the coming year (out of 200 applications!) The chances are really slim. :imdrowning:
I'm so desperate now. Are there any other good schools in jurong area? West Grove? Xing Nan? How about Fuhua? I have been to Xing Nan open house and quite happy with what we see there. But it's quite far. (street 91 to street 41 :gloomy: ). I dont know how these three school compare to each other. Any other good schools?
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woodmelon:
Hi all, i really need some advice here.
My boy was born in 2008 and will be registering for P1 next year. This Jun is the only time I left for registering for PV.
I live in jurong west street 41 and the only good school within 1Km is Rulang. I have registered for PV and was told that they are only selecting
'8' PV for the coming year (out of 200 applications!) The chances are really slim. :imdrowning:
I'm so desperate now. Are there any other good schools in jurong area? West Grove? Xing Nan? How about Fuhua? I have been to Xing Nan open house and quite happy with what we see there. But it's quite far. (street 91 to street 41 :gloomy: ). I dont know how these three school compare to each other. Any other good schools?
not surprise of the low number cos it was the same last year. well think westgroove is good too. but I would think you should consider shuqun too. should be within 1 km for you if u cannot get the PV. good luck in ur interview!
Your adivce will be greatly appreciated.