Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary
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What happened to the lowest birthdate in history?
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tungsten:
Yup, if 2004 is the lowest birth rate, then where did all these Singaporean kids come from ??? They are definitely 'accounted' for since birth regardless of whether they are born here or overseas.What happened to the lowest birthdate in history?
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janet_lee88:
School allocation of seats for the year is also based on birthrates. If more kids born, like dragon year, some schools will increase their intake. Also, many parents think that since it's lowest birth rate, they can register into their desired schools, then those neighborhood schools .... go check, not that many registrations compared.
Yup, if 2004 is the lowest birth rate, then where did all these Singaporean kids come from ??? They are definitely 'accounted' for since birth regardless of whether they are born here or overseas.tungsten:
What happened to the lowest birthdate in history?
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oh, btw, last year and year before, PHP had 360 seats, this year, they decrease a class size to only 330. -
notabox:
For parents who feel that their children are exceptionally bright and can't make it to PHP, BTPS might be a good choice as they pride themselves for grooming kids for GEP. According to another parent in PHP, during GEP round 3, only handful of PHP kids made it while BTPS came in a bus! And because most their brightest leave at P3, it's really hard for them to fight for a placing during PSLE thus seems like an unpopular school. Also, the school has a better teacher to children ratio I think, which to me, is a good thing.
So all we can do now is pray... in any case, went to BTPS open house and school environment is nice. Guess if really can't make it to PHPPS, BTPS will have to do.
Well, if my kid can't cope with PHP because of multiple learning differences (next year P1), I may withdraw him to homeschool or send to BTPS instead. Let him try out 2 years and see how. This school standard might be too stressful. -
blurqueen:
what is GEP round 3 ?
For parents who feel that their children are exceptionally bright and can't make it to PHP, BTPS might be a good choice as they pride themselves for grooming kids for GEP. According to another parent in PHP, during GEP round 3, only handful of PHP kids made it while BTPS came in a bus! And because most their brightest leave at P3, it's really hard for them to fight for a placing during PSLE thus seems like an unpopular school. Also, the school has a better teacher to children ratio I think, which to me, is a good thing.notabox:
So all we can do now is pray... in any case, went to BTPS open house and school environment is nice. Guess if really can't make it to PHPPS, BTPS will have to do.
Well, if my kid can't cope with PHP because of multiple learning differences (next year P1), I may withdraw him to homeschool or send to BTPS instead. Let him try out 2 years and see how. This school standard might be too stressful. -
verykiasu2010:
what is GEP round 3 ?
In August, Primary 3 pupils in Singapore schools have the opportunity to take the GEP Screening Test, comprising 2 papers: English Language and Mathematics
Approximately 4000 pupils are shortlisted to sit the GEP Selection Test in October, comprising 3 papers: English Language, Mathematics and General Ability.
I think the shortlisted pupils are invited for an interview after that.
About 500 pupils are admitted into the Programme at Primary 4. -
blurqueen:
yes, I know about the round 1 & round 2 but have not heard about round 3 nor interview (more blurr than u)verykiasu2010:
what is GEP round 3 ?
In August, Primary 3 pupils in Singapore schools have the opportunity to take the GEP Screening Test, comprising 2 papers: English Language and Mathematics
Approximately 4000 pupils are shortlisted to sit the GEP Selection Test in October, comprising 3 papers: English Language, Mathematics and General Ability.
I think the shortlisted pupils are invited for an interview after that.
About 500 pupils are admitted into the Programme at Primary 4.
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verykiasu2010:
yes, I know about the round 1 & round 2 but have not heard about round 3 nor interview (more blurr than u)blurqueen:
[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]what is GEP round 3 ?
In August, Primary 3 pupils in Singapore schools have the opportunity to take the GEP Screening Test, comprising 2 papers: English Language and Mathematics
Approximately 4000 pupils are shortlisted to sit the GEP Selection Test in October, comprising 3 papers: English Language, Mathematics and General Ability.
I think the shortlisted pupils are invited for an interview after that.
About 500 pupils are admitted into the Programme at Primary 4.
briefing sessions for the GEP kids and parents yes[/quote]
:rotflmao: maybe i'm the super blur one here then haha ... if my older kid ever gets there, then i'll update again :oops: -
Well, if my kid can't cope with PHP because of multiple learning differences (next year P1), I may withdraw him to homeschool or send to BTPS instead. Let him try out 2 years and see how. This school standard might be too stressful.[/quote]
Your son is going to P1 next year ? Welcome aboard
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Hi,
DD = daughter? :?
If yes, then my DD will be going to PH for P1 next yr. Hope to get to know some parents here so as to tally information & get some support if possible.
My DD is quite blur & I fear she may not be conveying important information from school correctly. I read somewhere that they have some form of parent-teacher communication booklet. Is this true? Does the teacher check every student to make sure correct info are logged into the booklet? In case my kid didnt log or log the wrong info ...
Also her chinese is rather weak. Half the time if we ask her questions in chinese, she will give us the blank look & only reply when we translate it into english. We hope not to put her in tution/enrichment classes unless it is really necessary (so as not to crush her self esteem & dread going to school). Any parents have had the same fear & how you cope with it?
And how is the homework for P1? If they cant finish their work in school do they have to stay back to finish it or are they allowed to bring home?
Same as blurqueen, I'm worried if the school standard might be too stressful an env for her. Will monitor her for 2 yrs & do a transfer if inevitable.
I am trying my best not to be too kiasu.. but husband says I am starting to show the signs already ... :oops:
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