Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary

[Tulip]

ah_gu:

For the mother tongue enrichment class for P1, does it spell \"end-of-the road\" for any students not making it?

I don't think so. For my daughter (P2 this year), there are those who were not in the enrichment class last year, being recommended to the MT enrichment class this year. And also those who were in the enrichment class but were not recommended for enrichment class this year. So, the pupils don't really \"lose out\" even if they are not in the enrichment class.

But, something to note which is different from last year. This year, for P2 Chinese in enrichment class (I'm not sure about P1 this year). they use Higher Chinese text book, different text books from those used by core module class. I noted there are more passages in the Higher Chinese text books. However, all students are only tested based on the core modules syllabus.

[ah_gu]

Tulip:

ah_gu:

For the mother tongue enrichment class for P1, does it spell \"end-of-the road\" for any students not making it?

I don't think so. For my daughter (P2 this year), there are those who were not in the enrichment class last year, being recommended to the MT enrichment class this year. And also those who were in the enrichment class but were not recommended for enrichment class this year. So, the pupils don't really \"lose out\" even if they are not in the enrichment class.

But, something to note which is different from last year. This year, for P2 Chinese in enrichment class (I'm not sure about P1 this year). they use Higher Chinese text book, different text books from those used by core module class. I noted there are more passages in the Higher Chinese text books. However, all students are only tested based on the core modules syllabus.

Thanks for the info.
Came back today from meet parents session for P1. The MT teacher also assured me that considerations will also be given after next 2 terms (review every 6 months). The teacher also told me that actually in KCPPS, quite a handful of MT teachers are actually contract teachers and some didn't even gone through NIE training, a bit funny. So I actually concluded that MOE is not emphasizing on MT, but unwilling to giveup MT, schools are allowed to give enrichment for MT but syllabus for enrichment not tested at all.

[pinkapple]

ah_gu:

... The teacher also told me that actually in KCPPS, quite a handful of MT teachers are actually contract teachers and some didn't even gone through NIE training, a bit funny. So I actually concluded that MOE is not emphasizing on MT, but unwilling to giveup MT, schools are allowed to give enrichment for MT but syllabus for enrichment not tested at all.

pardon me. but ya conclusion very no link.

there's also a shortage of English teachers island-wide.
One school I know of is actually surviving on 3 relief (not even contract) EL teachers.
does that mean MOE is not emphasizing on English?

[yipee]

Is it true that average PSLE results for KCPPS for the TOP 2 classes is 240 -250 only? That’s what a friend told me.

[georgewong22]

Hi, we should get together. The PSVG has autonomy and is strictly a volunteer group. Parent should form a group to discuss academic/teacher and etc. issues with the school board.


My son is in P2 and my daughter will join her bro in P1 next year.

[pooh25]

Hi all


My son will be attending P1 in 2012. Called the school, was told that PV registration is closed. May i check who can i look for PV? Really hoping my son can study there.

[zeemimi]

pooh25:

Hi all


My son will be attending P1 in 2012. Called the school, was told that PV registration is closed. May i check who can i look for PV? Really hoping my son can study there.

pooh25, where do you stay? if you are staying withing 1km, shouldn't need to do PV.
but u may want to try walk in to sch office to ask. by right, must register by 1 July. KCPPS doesn't really have long list of PV, so if you have a specialised skill to offer, likely they want you. :lol: look for the VP.

[happyfatlady]

Dear Parents, Just wondering if any parents here have had experience choosing between Kuo Chuan Presbyterian at Bishan and YangZheng at Serangoon Ave 3. I think I may need to ballot for both as I live within 1km-2km of Kuo Chuan, and my mother (caregiver) live within 1 km of YangZheng. Please share your thoughts! Thank you. Regards

[deardear07]

can anyone advise on the linkage btwn KCPPS’ awards and their academics?


is there a slight link at all? coz quite difficult to totally skip out the other when looking at their results…

KCPPS is super higher and amongst the top 20 primary schools in SG in terms of awards but academics, it is not even near top 40…on the other hand, Yang Zheng doesn’t have many awards to boast off but their academics, in terms of churning out top scorers were consistent in the recent years…

can someone advise how to choose btween the 2 schools?? im looking at these 2 and Tao Nan, which I know is out of the 2 schools’ league.

all of which i am eligible for either phase 2A (KCPPS), 2B (Tao Nan) and 2C (Yang Zheng)…

[mummy2two]

[>>>>>My son will be attending P1 in 2012. Called the school, was told that PV registration is closed. May i check who can i look for PV? Really hoping my son can study there.[/quote]


i am aware that the school will be needing volunteer parents to do buddy reading with some P2'S and P3's from January, and with the P1's from ard March. They meet with the children once or twice a week for ard 45min each time. all reading materials are provided.

i hv been spearheading the kcpps buddy-reading grp for the last 2yrs. send me yr name and h/p no, along with e days and times that u are available. i will see what i can do.

el
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