Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[Callie Tan]

I am deciding between Townsville and Marymount Convent becos I would prefer a coed school. My girl is confirmed a place in MCS but am contemplating to withdraw. Found out that Townsville is not too bad a neighbourhood school. Any advise?

[cantbearit2]

Callie Tan:

I am deciding between Townsville and Marymount Convent becos I would prefer a coed school. My girl is confirmed a place in MCS but am contemplating to withdraw. Found out that Townsville is not too bad a neighbourhood school. Any advise?

Hi Callie,

My DH also preferred a coed sch. But in the end, we still went ahead with Marymount Convent.

I went to a few sch (coed and single gender) for interviews for PV and found that boys will be boys. They are generally more mischievious (I also have a boy, ) So was worried my DD will be bullied and get distracted (my DD can also be quite mischievious at times, who knows, she may join the boys, haha...).

Saw that at Primary level, the girls at girls' sch are very well behaved. Hope this kind of environment can rub in on my DD. :lol:

Anyway, both sch are not bad in terms of CCA. Happy choosing.

[Shimmers]

Haa sorry

I didnt knw whc page should I post my queries…
Thanks anyway for the replies…

[Callie Tan]

cantbearit2:

Callie Tan:

I am deciding between Townsville and Marymount Convent becos I would prefer a coed school. My girl is confirmed a place in MCS but am contemplating to withdraw. Found out that Townsville is not too bad a neighbourhood school. Any advise?

Hi Callie,

My DH also preferred a coed sch. But in the end, we still went ahead with Marymount Convent.

I went to a few sch (coed and single gender) for interviews for PV and found that boys will be boys. They are generally more mischievious (I also have a boy, ) So was worried my DD will be bullied and get distracted (my DD can also be quite mischievious at times, who knows, she may join the boys, haha...).

Saw that at Primary level, the girls at girls' sch are very well behaved. Hope this kind of environment can rub in on my DD. :lol:

Anyway, both sch are not bad in terms of CCA. Happy choosing.

Went to kuochuan in bishan for registration initially and was quite excited with the environment and ambience... very lively and full of energy. Subsequently went to marymount convent and it was so dead and quiet.... holistic lor... but preferred the kuochuan's environment cos i feel that it should be that way for kids...

How abt results and academic standard? Can any parents enlighten me on both schoo;s' standard?

[janet88]

My son is a co-ed school. Given a choice, I would prefer him to be in an all boys school. Girls now wear shorts under their uniform...so they tend to sit anyhow they like...the colour of their undies can be seen despite the shorts :shock:


At lower primary, my son avoided the girls. He's very talkative and his form teachers made him sit with the girls. However, from P3 onwards, he started to be friendly with the girls and vice versa.

[cantbearit2]

janet_lee88:

My son is a co-ed school. Given a choice, I would prefer him to be in an all boys school. Girls now wear shorts under their uniform...so they tend to sit anyhow they like...the colour of their undies can be seen despite the shorts :shock:

Really???!!! Then I got to check my DD's shorts next time. Make sure their \"colourful flag\" can't be seen. :lol:

My DD quite tomboy. We got to constantly remind her to sit properly. :roll:

[concern.027392mum]

Callie Tan:

Went to kuochuan in bishan for registration initially and was quite excited with the environment and ambience... very lively and full of energy. Subsequently went to marymount convent and it was so dead and quiet.... holistic lor... but preferred the kuochuan's environment cos i feel that it should be that way for kids...


How abt results and academic standard? Can any parents enlighten me on both schoo;s' standard?

Hi Callie, I know of people who sent their kids to Townsville , I find that the school management is quite good and systematic.
I suspect that Marymount, is just because of their name that why people sent their child to that school.
But i think Townsville is good because of their infrastructure.

[cantbearit2]

concern.mum:

Hi Callie, I know of people who sent their kids to Townsville , I find that the school management is quite good and systematic.
I suspect that Marymount, is just because of their name that why people sent their child to that school.
But i think Townsville is good because of their infrastructure.

Hi concern.mum,

Juz to clarify, we did not go for MCS for their name but rather their strong emphasis on CCA. We had also preferred a more holistic environment for our DD. MCS being a convent sch gives us more confidence in character building.

So far, there has been very positive review on their English program (teachers at MCS compiled the \"Speak Good English\" campaign resource materials) and CCA. The teachers have also been complimented by several existing parents.

Rythmic Gym is also a niche program (MOE funding of S$150,000 for 3 yrs for sch with recognised niche program to assist in developing talent) in MCS.

Of course, we can only find out more details for ourself next yr when DD starts her P1.

Hope that clears the air.

[concern.027392mum]

cantbearit2:

concern.mum:

Hi Callie, I know of people who sent their kids to Townsville , I find that the school management is quite good and systematic.
I suspect that Marymount, is just because of their name that why people sent their child to that school.
But i think Townsville is good because of their infrastructure.

Hi concern.mum,

Juz to clarify, we did not go for MCS for their name but rather their strong emphasis on CCA. We had also preferred a more holistic environment for our DD. MCS being a convent sch gives us more confidence in character building.

So far, there has been very positive review on their English program (teachers at MCS compiled the \"Speak Good English\" campaign resource materials) and CCA. The teachers have also been complimented by several existing parents.

Rythmic Gym is also a niche program (MOE funding of S$150,000 for 3 yrs for sch with recognised niche program to assist in developing talent) in MCS.

Of course, we can only find out more details for ourself next yr when DD starts her P1.

Hope that clears the air.

Hi cantbearit,

Oh, I did not know that Marymount had so many strong programmes, sorry, I was remembering how it was from years ago..but let me know more about it when your DD starts and how it is...cos I have relatives in the north who want to find a good school, their kids are in K1 now.

[cantbearit2]

concern.mum:

Hi cantbearit,

Oh, I did not know that Marymount had so many strong programmes, sorry, I was remembering how it was from years ago..but let me know more about it when your DD starts and how it is...cos I have relatives in the north who want to find a good school, their kids are in K1 now.

Hi concern.mum,

hee....i may forget to update in this thread leh..... (cos so excited being DD's first yr of formal education nex yr). :lol:

You can help yur relative to check out the thread on MCS and other sch too. I will definitely network with the KSP in MCS thread (share tips mah).

Think there are quite a no. of gd sch ard too. I also like CHIJ Toa Payoh (niche program is performing arts) but not within 1km, chances not high so din even try.

Happy browsing!