[Hougang] Primary Schools

[MMM]

Hi,


Have you check the past trends? Eg. during phase 2B, are there any balloting for those staying within 1km? If there are, then the risk is very high esp if you are staying outside 1km for both schools.

I believe the PV hours for Rosyth and HIP differs too. Rosyth is about 60-80 hours???

One distinct difference between the 2 is probably the higher chinese portion. HIPS is a SAP school and teaches higher chinese from P1. Meanwhile for Rosyth, only those with good results will get to do higher chinese. My nephew is in P3 this year in Rosyth. My sil is not banging on him to get into GEP but rather do well enough to qualify for higher chinese classes.

Also, HIPS has affiliation with the sec school? My elder nephew who is in Sec 4 this yr was posted to a neighbourhood school in bedok area after graduating from Rosyth. His only complaint was his parents should have put him in a school with affiliation. But sometimes it’s also beyond the parents’ control.

[Vanilla Cake]

Hi,


Could I have overall feedback about Hougang Primary school ?

Warmest regards.

[sunshine33]

Hi all


I’m in a dilemma. Would like some views.

I’m undecided if I should out my boy in St Andrews or HIPS. Both are within 2 KM. My boy is quite rowdy and doesn’t appear very academically inclined. And he seems quite girl crazy so thought a boys school enviroment might be less distracting. I also have a younger girl whom I hope can go to PLMGS (1KM) next time. But if the bro goes HIPS, then sister too lah.

I was from neighbourhood school so not sure if Boys School are good.

Is SA good? If I PV, will I stand a chance? Ditto for HIPS.
Are the students from HIPS well-behaved as compared to SA.

[mommydoc]

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hello. I'm relatively new in Singapore, working here for about a year.
I have a son for P1 in 2010. I'm not a PR yet but about to apply.

Can anyone give me some tips on registration?

I'm working at Ang Mo Kio-Yio Chu Kang area and I was browsing for schools nearby. Is Holy Innocents Primary School a good choice?

[ethan_lee]

May i know why Rosyth Primary School is not included in the hougang school list?

since i am intending to move to a place within 1km of rosyth school, so i am concerning if there is some disadvantage of choosing this school. anyone knows about Rosyth school? thanks!

[Luanee]

ethan_lee:

May i know why Rosyth Primary School is not included in the hougang school list?

Rosyth is under Serangoon list.

[ethan_lee]

Thanks for your information.

[KS_me]

Hi,


HGP is having it’s open house on 18 Jul 2009, SAT as indicated in school website.

I thought it may be useful for those who are interested in HGP.

Happy searching!

[KS_me]

mommydoc:

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hello. I'm relatively new in Singapore, working here for about a year.
I have a son for P1 in 2010. I'm not a PR yet but about to apply.

Can anyone give me some tips on registration?

I'm working at Ang Mo Kio-Yio Chu Kang area and I was browsing for schools nearby. Is Holy Innocents Primary School a good choice?

HI is located at Hougang. For AMK, you may refer to school in [Ang Mo Kio] Primary Schools thread.

[hdbtaitai8]

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Dear fellow Northlander (hougang area)

Could you give me some feedback on Punggol Pri School (just few blocks away) ?
DD is about to enrol in Jul 2009. DS's turn will be next year.

I am hesitating to enrol her under mil's address(caretaker route) - to Holy Innocent Primary (slightly more than 1km) but maybe placed in balloting

OR send her to St Anthony Primary (Bukit Batok) - DH ex-school.

Please help give some comments!

Thanks a lot!

Cheers, hdbtaitai8