[Ang Mo Kio] Primary Schools

[shopaholic]

dozalot:

Does anyone think that anderson primary is worth moving house for? Where can I get detailed PSLE results of schools and which sec schools do students from Anderson primary go to? Thanks!

I hv actually thot of moving nearby too to improve my daughter's chance of getting into the school (within 1km) but since I'm expecting now, I hv decided to KIV that plan.

My next best choice is Townsville as :
- no need to ballot for those within 1-2km based on past stats (will be using inlaws' address, so will be within this category)
- wide range of CCAs offered
- good last year's PSLE results
- I hv the impression that its programmes are well rounded, after visiting its website which is updated and informative
- inlaws' neighbours with children in this school hv shared that they are happy with it

[phankao]

mumwgals:

The Primary Section of St Nicholas will be temporarily relocated to former Kebun Baru Primary site at 6 Ang Mo Kio Ave 2, which is just opposite the current school from Jan 2010 to Dec 2011.

The Secondary Section of St Nicholas will be temporarily relocated to former First Toa Payoh Primary/Secondary site at 430 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 from Jan 2010 to Dec 2011.

SNGS - yay! Our girl is there. Sec 3

[dozalot]

Thanks Jedamum, Nmhmum.


Actually now we ‘re within 2 km of Rosyth. So far, phase2B within 2km, all can get in w/o balloting. But I am concern that this will not be the case when the time comes since they’ll prob be reducing intake. Besides, not even sure if can get into PV prog.

Anyone thinks that we should stay on and try for Rosyth or move within 1km of Anderson?

Shopaholic, I dont know what to think of schools’ website because what is on there might not be what is the reality.

[shopaholic]

dozalot:

Shopaholic, I dont know what to think of schools' website because what is on there might not be what is the reality.

True, but at least they take the initiative to keep it updated. I hv visited some which are pretty bare and do not provide essential info and I'm still pretty clueless abt what the schools offer.

From Townsville's website, I can see it offers a wide range of CCAs, achievements, programmes, events etc which I think shd provide a well rounded education for my child. I suppose in today's age, it is already one of the essential channels of communication with the parents and as a parent, knowing something is at least better than nothing.

Rosyth is a better school than Anderson. If I hv a chance to go for it in phase 2B, I would.

[dozalot]

Sigh, problem is firstly, dont know if I can get into PV programme. Secondly, since they are reducing intake, likely need to ballot for 2B even with PV. I think I am someone who would rather be sure than take such a risk. So I would be more comfortable moving into 1km of the target school.

[Cladyne]

[Moderator's note: Topics merged.]


Hi,

I am new in this forum. I have a daughter due for Pri 1 registration soon and I understand that Ai Tong is one of the best primary schools in AMK area. However, it may be rather difficult to get in. Hence, I am considering another nearby school, Townsville Pri Sch. I would appreciate if anyone can give me some reviews about this school. Thank you very much!

[jedamum]

http://www.glitter-graphics.com Cladyne,


Have you read http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3311????

ChiefKiasu:

5. If you have specific queries about a particular school, first, find out which Area the school belongs, and then go to the following Forum threads to post your questions:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=415
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=449
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=435
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=463
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=294http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=486
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=424http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=399
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=272
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=358
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=459
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=436
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=386
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=461
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=319
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=464
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=487
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=458
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=488
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=408
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=489
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=490
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=291
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=452
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=462
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=242

6. Please do NOT start a new thread in this Forum asking for opinions about a specific school, or comparing across a number of schools. You are welcome to post your queries in the Area threads as listed above, which also have a poll that gives you an indication of what people think of the schools in the Area. We need to keep this particular Forum clean and tidy to make it easier for everyone, including yourself, to look for information and opinions about the schools.

Welcome to KSP though.

Chief, I suggest instead of merging, just change these threads to Newbie's thread since they are newbies....

[ChiefKiasu]

jedamum:

... Chief, I suggest instead of merging, just change these threads to Newbie's thread since they are newbies....

jedamum, we have just disabled the ability for anyone to create new topics, just for this specific Forum. Members can still post replies to the existing threads, so hopefully, that will force people to read before they post when requesting for help for P1 registration.

[kwalamama]

I am also interested in hearing feedback from parents with kids in townsville pri as it is near my in-law's place and they are helping to take care of the kids.


I understand that there is no balloting for this school so is there a need for me to go to mOE and do the stat. declaration as I am staying in sengkang and using my in-law's address.

[shopaholic]

kwalamama:

I am also interested in hearing feedback from parents with kids in townsville pri as it is near my in-law's place and they are helping to take care of the kids.


I understand that there is no balloting for this school so is there a need for me to go to mOE and do the stat. declaration as I am staying in sengkang and using my in-law's address.

Hey, our situation is very similar! I'm currently staying in SK too and looking at Townsville since it's near my inlaws' place. Last year, Townsville had pretty good PSLE results so in case the number of registrants increase, I think it's still safer to make a statutory declaration so that we are under the 1-2km category.