[Jurong East] Primary Schools

[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.

[Lahburlug]

Thanks, jedamum.


wwcookie, is it possible to reveal those schools (the school in which your son is in, as well as a handful of those neighbourhood schools in which are tougher than your son's school) in which you have made the comparison with?

Well, to be able to get into those popular school, PV is required and we're probably too late... haiz....

But does it mean that since FuHua is within a km, we'll defintely get a place even if we do not fulfill in any of the Phases? (Phase 1, 2A1, 2A2, 2B, 2C, 2C Supplementary) I'm kinda confused over this thing... :?

[lizawa]

[quote]But does it mean that since FuHua is within a km, we'll defintely get a place even if we do not fulfill in any of the Phases? (Phase 1, 2A1, 2A2, 2B, 2C, 2C Supplementary) I'm kinda confused over this thing... Confused[/quote]
No. If the number of applicants staying within 1 km exceeds the no. of vacancies left for the school by Phase 2C, there will be balloting. Those outside 1km will not have a chance to ballot.

But if the no. within 1km is less than the vacancies, all these people will get in first. Then, if the remaining no. of applicants exceed the vacancies, those between 1 - 2 km get in first. But if even those between 1 - 2km exceeds the vacancies left, then this group needs balloting. The rest, no chance even to ballot.

[wwcookie]

Lahburlug:

wwcookie, is it possible to reveal those schools (the school in which your son is in, as well as a handful of those neighbourhood schools in which are tougher than your son's school) in which you have made the comparison with?

My son's school - NanHua Pri
Clementi Primary - Streams kids into classes based on their abilities from P1 onwards
Choa Chu Kang Primary - SA papers more challenging
Unity Primary - lots of homework (till the kid cries according to the mommy :shock: )

[lizawa]

[quote]Clementi Primary - Streams kids into classes based on their abilities from P1 onwards [/quote]
Just one comment. Sometimes in the more popular school, it's difficult to stream from P1 because the kids' results are all very good. Not surprising to see that the total marks only differs by 0.5 for each position. My son's school gives out best in Mathematics prize. And for P1, about 7 or 8 pupils will get this prize. They get perfect scores for all the Maths tests and exams throughout the year. But as the kids progress to higher levels, only 1 will get this prize.

[caroline3sg]

wwcookie

CCKPS is my 2nd choice if I can’t get into De La Salle this July. I stay within 1km of De La Salle. But have heard that within 1km, they give priority to Catholics.

Actually I was eyeing Nanyang & Nanhua last yr but recently come to realise it is practically zero chance after analysing the results.

I also have heard that CCKPS give priority to people whose nieces/newphews are studying there.