[Bishan] Primary Schools

[zeemimi]

eveee:

Hi,


My girl will be going to P1 in 2012 and I'm having a hard time deciding whether to register her for KCPPS or Henry Park Primary School (HPPS).

Pros for KCPPS
1) Within 1 km and can walk to school
2) Am also a PV at KCPPS now
3) Like the Christian environment

Cons
1) KCPPS will be moving to AMK. It's also uncertain when this will happen.


Pros for HPPS
1) my hubby's Alma Mater
2) like the bigger school complex
3) GEP school with consistently good results

Cons
1) Very far away

To all mummies and daddies who are sending your child to KCPPS, can you share why you have chosen KCPPS. Hopefully, I can find more reasons from hearing from some of you.

Thanks very much!

1) if you have own pte tpt, distance is no longer a problem. else, do consider increasing sch bus fare. also when the child has to stay behind for cca / suppl lessons / etc in future, it translates to making own tpt arrangm or paying extra for the sch bus.

2) HPPS, like you mentioned, is a GEP sch. And that explains the good psle results. but that doesn't mean any child who goes there will graduate with good results.

3) kcpps' move to amk has been shelved. at least for the next 2 years, it will stay put. move is short term. because they are not going to tear down the whole sch and rebuild like guangyang. just some extension in the pipeline.

[GPTeacher]

hi zeemimi


Thanks for responding. May I know how you know the plan to move has been shelved for another 2 years?

Actually, I dont mind if KCPPS has to moved but at least, if the date is confirmed, it's easier for me to assess how the move will affect us. HPPS is also moving in 2012 but to a nearby location former RJC campus and at least I know, it'll only be a year when my child is in P1. So, it's not so disruptive in P1.

Thanks

[zeemimi]

eveee:

hi zeemimi


Thanks for responding. May I know how you know the plan to move has been shelved for another 2 years?

inside information. :evil:

[AhBa0]

Luanee:

AhBa0:

hi, would like to know whether there are any parents (bishan) who have to ballot for places this year for their children when they register for KCPPS? phrase2c.


thanks.

KCPPS balloted for applicants staying 1-2 km for phase 2C this year.

oh, thanks alot.. i think I am within 1km, the joke is I faxed in the PV's form late. hopefully, won't impact my son's registration.

[citygirl]

AhBa0:

Luanee:

[quote=\"AhBa0\"]hi, would like to know whether there are any parents (bishan) who have to ballot for places this year for their children when they register for KCPPS? phrase2c.


thanks.

KCPPS balloted for applicants staying 1-2 km for phase 2C this year.

oh, thanks alot.. i think I am within 1km, the joke is I faxed in the PV's form late. hopefully, won't impact my son's registration.[/quote]If you're within 1km of KCPPS, you have a good chance of getting in even at P2C. Check for sure at onemap: http://www.onemap.sg/index.html

[ariannekuang]

Hi all!

I have just shifted to Bishan, m looking for a school for my girl. Understand Aitong may not have place for her, how’s Guangyang Pri? Heard from neighbour that school is at AMK now. Is Guangyang Pri coming back?

[Laughing]

In order to redevelop the school premises under PRIME for 2 years, in January 2010, the school was shifted to a holding school at 2 Ang Mo Kio Street 23 from 6, Bishan Street 12.

Maybe you can check with the school or below website for further detail:
http://www.guangyangpri.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

[Laughing]

As you are also keen in Ai Tong, please note that the school will be upgraded too from January 2014 to December 2015.

During upgrading, the school will hold temporarily at ITE College West (Ang Mo Kio) located at 4300 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5. Pls refer to below link for further detail:
http://www.aitong.moe.edu.sg/ :lol:

[LOLMum]

eveee:

Hi,


My girl will be going to P1 in 2012 and I'm having a hard time deciding whether to register her for KCPPS or Henry Park Primary School (HPPS)...

register at hpps first since it is a confirmed place (no stress about balloting).

monitor the situation at kcpps under phase 2b (since you are a pv but no guarantee of a confirmed place) and decide your chances of getting into the school.

[cshen]

Hi, I heard from my friend too about Ai Tong. Her daughter in P3 this year. It will affect her coz her daugter will be in P6 when they move to new site…Anyone know how to go ITE amk from bishan?


I’m thinking of Guangyang Primary School for my girl. She is registering this year. My neighbour’s children are there. Her girl graduated last year. Now in Crescent Girls’. Not bad! Neighbourhood school can be a gem. I have a few months to consider.