Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[jenao]

I have a question to ask, which school would you choose?


1) Rosyth (alumni phase 2a)
2) Geylang methodist (within 1km ph 2c, no balloting and will not have since there is no new development within 1km)

Yes both are secured places and yes everyone says Rosyth is a very good school and it looks like a no brainer since you can secure a place in ph 2a. But i heard that gifted school like rosyth focus their resources in gep classes and not the rest, so unless your kid is in gep, they do not do very well?

Also, distance to rosyth is another con. It is much better to just walk down stairs to the school instead of taking long journey by school bus.

Geylang on the other hand was listed as school with good progress for the 2010 psle and neighbour kids who studied there seem to do very well and go on to Dunman or VS.

So, case of big fish in a pond or small fish in an ocean? Would love to hear which school you will choose and why?

[janet88]

jenao:

I have a question to ask, which school would you choose?


1) Rosyth (alumni phase 2a)
2) Geylang methodist (within 1km ph 2c, no balloting and will not have since there is no new development within 1km)

Yes both are secured places and yes everyone says Rosyth is a very good school and it looks like a no brainer since you can secure a place in ph 2a. But i heard that gifted school like rosyth focus their resources in gep classes and not the rest, so unless your kid is in gep, they do not do very well?

Also, distance to rosyth is another con. It is much better to just walk down stairs to the school instead of taking long journey by school bus.

Geylang on the other hand was listed as school with good progress for the 2010 psle and neighbour kids who studied there seem to do very well and go on to Dunman or VS.

So, case of big fish in a pond or small fish in an ocean? Would love to hear which school you will choose and why?

Yes, distance is really a deciding factor for primary school. If registration under 2C is safe, then I guess it's really much easier to walk to school rather than having to suffer a long journey.

[Herbie]

HI Jenao.


I will choose Rosyth…

[dorisp]

HI Janeo


I know its easier said than done but how about considering relocating to near Rosyth since you still have time?

[hquek]

jenao:

So, case of big fish in a pond or small fish in an ocean? Would love to hear which school you will choose and why?

hi jenao,

You have a happy problem (good schools for you to pick from). Depends on many factors:

1. How do you rate your kid? Will he be a performer or laggard? If a performer, wouldn't it be better to put him in an environment that challenges him?

2. Do you like affiliation? GMPS I think is affiliated to GMSS - come PSLE not so worrying as affiliated kids should be able to get in with lower scores.

3. What type of environment does the school foster? And is that important to you? Are you alright if the school has emphasis on the christian religion (some parents are non and therein lies the problem).

You are right, going downstairs is much easier than taking school bus and this should rightly be a point to consider. If logistics is not an issue, then you can probably focus on those other keys.

If it were me, honestly, I'll pick Rosyth - better and more challenging environment is impt for me.

[Herbie]

I agree with hquek wholeheartedly…

[3Boys]

jenao:

I have a question to ask, which school would you choose?


1) Rosyth (alumni phase 2a)
2) Geylang methodist (within 1km ph 2c, no balloting and will not have since there is no new development within 1km)

Yes both are secured places and yes everyone says Rosyth is a very good school and it looks like a no brainer since you can secure a place in ph 2a. But i heard that gifted school like rosyth focus their resources in gep classes and not the rest, so unless your kid is in gep, they do not do very well?

Also, distance to rosyth is another con. It is much better to just walk down stairs to the school instead of taking long journey by school bus.

Geylang on the other hand was listed as school with good progress for the 2010 psle and neighbour kids who studied there seem to do very well and go on to Dunman or VS.

So, case of big fish in a pond or small fish in an ocean? Would love to hear which school you will choose and why?

Its a nice dilemma to have! Don't think you could go wrong either way, but I'd probably lean towards Rosyth a little.

[alng]

Hello everyone,


Would like to solicit some opinions and comparisons on Nanhua and Rulang. Distance is not an issue and I could register my ds in both schools under the same phase. Thanks very much!

Here wishing all a happy and prosperous lunar new year!

[janet88]

alng:

Hello everyone,


Would like to solicit some opinions and comparisons on Nanhua and Rulang. Distance is not an issue and I could register my ds in both schools under the same phase. Thanks very much!

Here wishing all a happy and prosperous lunar new year!

You're another lucky parent...to have 2 good schools to choose.
I will go for Nan Hua since it is a SAP school.

[Herbie]

i will go for Nan Hua… it is affifilated to Nan Hua sec???