[Jurong East] Primary Schools

[lizawa]

I do know that last year’s Fuhua’s SA2 exam papers were much difficult than previous years. That was because, the school was merging with Pandan Primary School, so somehow the papers set were of higher standard so that both schools can guage the 2 groups of students and place them in the appropriate class.


According to friends who stay around Jurong East, this should be the best one among the rest.

For me, I always ask what’s the average for the class and the school and what’s the highest score, so that I know where my children stand. The absolute mark is not so important.

[Lahburlug]

Hi to all daddies and mummies out there,


My daughter will be going into P1 in 2010, thus, I heard that now is the time to plan for the right Primary school.

However, after checking INLIS, to where I am staying now, less than 1km will be FUHUA and YUHUA PRIMARY SCHOOL, more than 1km less than 2km will be BUKIT VIEW, JURONG, KEMING, LIANHUA, and PRINCESS ELIZABETH PRIMARY SCHOOL.

I am in a dilemma now as since she is our first girl , we do not know which is the best or most appropriate school to go for. Or rather, am I too kan-chong and kiasu to worry now... :oops:

Could someone enlighten me on this?

Thanks....

[ChiefKiasu]

Lahburlug:

Hi to all daddies and mummies out there,


My daughter will be going into P1 in 2010, thus, I heard that now is the time to plan for the right Primary school.

However, after checking INLIS, to where I am staying now, less than 1km will be FUHUA and YUHUA PRIMARY SCHOOL, more than 1km less than 2km will be BUKIT VIEW, JURONG, KEMING, LIANHUA, and PRINCESS ELIZABETH PRIMARY SCHOOL.

I am in a dilemma now as since she is our first girl , we do not know which is the best or most appropriate school to go for. Or rather, am I too kan-chong and kiasu to worry now... :oops:

Could someone enlighten me on this?

Thanks....

Actually, if you are planning to do parent voluntary work for the school to secure a place earlier in the registration phases (ie. Phase 2B), you are almost too LATE. The last day for you to register as a PV in your preferred school is end of this month, ie. 30 June 2008. Check this http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/phases/.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/school/fuhua-primary-school is a good option for you, since you are <1km from it. Check out this http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=197.

[jedamum]

Lahburlug:

Hi to all daddies and mummies out there,


My daughter will be going into P1 in 2010, thus, I heard that now is the time to plan for the right Primary school.

However, after checking INLIS, to where I am staying now, less than 1km will be FUHUA and YUHUA PRIMARY SCHOOL, more than 1km less than 2km will be BUKIT VIEW, JURONG, KEMING, LIANHUA, and PRINCESS ELIZABETH PRIMARY SCHOOL.

I am in a dilemma now as since she is our first girl , we do not know which is the best or most appropriate school to go for. Or rather, am I too kan-chong and kiasu to worry now... :oops:

Could someone enlighten me on this?

Thanks....

Adding on to ChiefKS' note that you may be too late for PV, there are some of the comments on the following schools:-
- BUKIT VIEW - No balloting needed for Phase 2C (based on last year's statistics) - they having open house on 12th July in the morning
- JURONG - No comments
- KEMING - Balloting required for Phase 2C for those residing within 1-2Km (based on last year's statistics) ie, you may have some chance
- LIANHUA - No balloting needed for Phase 2C (based on last year's statistics) - read somewhere that the school 'stream' the kids as early as P1 to separate the stronger and weaker ones into different classes
- PRINCESS ELIZABETH PRIMARY SCHOOL Balloting required for Phase 2C for those residing within 1Km (based on last year's statistics) ie, you will not stand chance

[Mystical force]

I think princess elizabeth pri is the better one. Got another forumer enrolled her daughter there and didn;t get in. Her first choice

[jedamum]

keming having open house this saturday (28 june). morning.

you can call to check out if interested.

[Lahburlug]

Hi all,


Thank you so much for your responses and advices and really appreciate that!

Something to share and wonder if anyone of you had been in our shoes before and if it really happened before, what was the result of the following actions? -

We have believed in by not stressing our gal out, ie: going into tougher and more popular shools like NanHua, she could probably do better in neighbourhood schools as based on her current learning abilities and attitude, she gets motivated and will do better when she does something that she is capable of, but gets de-moralised and gives up easily when she attempted something that is beyond her abilities. Is this normal in all children at her age (4+)?

Well, having said that, sometimes we do feel that by not pushing (or forcing) her to her limits (going into better schools), she will not do well academically, but on the contrary, we also worry that if by going into such schools, if she can't cope, she might end up losing her confidence and interests in studies.

It's hard to be parents nowadays isn't it? :lol:

[jedamum]

Lahburlug:

Hi all,

We have believed in by not stressing our gal out, ie: going into tougher and more popular shools like NanHua, she could probably do better in neighbourhood schools as based on her current learning abilities and attitude, she gets motivated and will do better when she does something that she is capable of, but gets de-moralised and gives up easily when she attempted something that is beyond her abilities. Is this normal in all children at her age (4+)?

Well, having said that, sometimes we do feel that by not pushing (or forcing) her to her limits (going into better schools), she will not do well academically, but on the contrary, we also worry that if by going into such schools, if she can't cope, she might end up losing her confidence and interests in studies.

It's hard to be parents nowadays isn't it? :lol:

Although there are kids who are very motivated and likes challenges, my boy belongs to the category of kids who like to attempt stuff that he knows he can do well in.... whenever he complains about tough sums (eg problem sums/math), i always joke with him on how about everyday i let him do 1+1=? sums.
I personally feel that parental support (emotional aspect) is very important in building up motivation and self-esteem. That's why it is important to note that going into 'stressful' school is not just the kid's challenge, but the parents need to be able to withstand the stress and workload of coaching the kid and supporting the kid emotionally as well.
As for stretching potential, my view is that it is never too late to switch out of the 'stressful' school when the kid show signs of being unable to cope, but it is very difficult to transfer into (and subsequently cope) in such schools when you feel that your kid has rise to the occasion and is performing/coping better than you expect. Intervention before the kid's confidence and interest in studies suffers is dependent on the interaction that you have with your kid....ie how well you know your kid, and such is dependent on the amount of time you spend with your kid.
You know your kid best.
jmho.
Sometimes the stress comes more from the parent rather than from the school. Admitting and letting your kid knows that it is not shameful to bow out of competition/stressful situations when you have tried your best, will relieve much of the kid's stress as at most times, they are struggling to meet external expectations (mostly parental) rather than their own (or that of the school).

[ChiefKiasu]

Well said, jedamum. Ditto.

[wwcookie]

Lahburlug:

We have believed in by not stressing our gal out, ie: going into tougher and more popular shools like NanHua, she could probably do better in neighbourhood schools as based on her current learning abilities and attitude, she gets motivated and will do better when she does something that she is capable of, but gets de-moralised and gives up easily when she attempted something that is beyond her abilities. Is this normal in all children at her age (4+)?


Well, having said that, sometimes we do feel that by not pushing (or forcing) her to her limits (going into better schools), she will not do well academically, but on the contrary, we also worry that if by going into such schools, if she can't cope, she might end up losing her confidence and interests in studies.

It's hard to be parents nowadays isn't it? :lol:

Actually not true. Some of the neighborhood schools' SA papers are even more challenging than the 'popular' school my son is in - at least for P1. And some of the neighborhood schools have streaming even in P1 or P2 but my son's school only streams pupils into 'better' classes only in P3. And some of the neighborhood schools give out more homework than my son's school.