[Seng Kang] Primary Schools

[melloh88]

cantbearit2:

Hi all,


Just went for the open hse of North Vista Primary Sch (NVPS) at Sengkang today and thot of sharing my humble views.

IM staying in Hougang but exactly 2km of NVPS. Its main attraction is being single session. This is one of my considerations besides HIPS.

This open hse is very informative although the principal does not gif straight ans to all our questions.

Surprisingly, it is rather impressive being a newly established sch (2 yrs old). The latest tech is inculcated into its curriculum (imagine flat screen apple desktop which has webcam facilities for doing presentation). Some of us were joking that their desktop is even better than what we have at hm. :lol:

The students also seem very well behaved compared to some other neighbourhood sch I have been to (though not sure if it's due to the fact that the oldest pupil is juz P4, still green so no mischief).

Another interesting fact is they have inhouse BASC to cater to working parents like us. I like the fact that we do not have to worry abt the fetch/send arrangements if we put them in BASC.

The curriculum is oso rather interesting. They can practically emcompass everything into their teaching. Eg. Combine maths and PE, sounds interesting enough?

Not forgetting being single session is a tremendous advantage. Our kids won't have to do hmwork right up to 10pm at nite.

They oso have volunteers from Boys/Girls Brigade to help out during both recess breaks (yes, they have 2 recesses for all levels for more interaction and bonding) to organise games for them in one of the classroom if they want to skip lunch. Not only do they play games but the volunteers will inculcate values to the children (at least that's what the very Christian-like Principal said).

All these being said, my only worries is whether my DD can pass the PSLE exams at the end of 6 yrs of education here (since their 1st batch of PSLE students will only be in yr 2011).

I have to admit that overall, this open hse did wow me and many other parents.

So have you decide to send your child to North Vista? I went for the open hse too and was quite satisfied by what i saw. However like you said \"can pass PSLE exams\". This makes us having 2nd thoughts.

Heard from a parent that there is no textbook for both English and Maths. Not sure how the teachers teach the students and how are parents going to coach them if there's no textbk. What do you think?

[happyfather]

[Moderator's note: Topics merged.]


Hi All

Like all parents, I have to start worrying about the future for my kid who is enrolling for Primary One next year. I am thinking of registrating my kid in North Vista Primary School (Sengkang) next year due to the short travelling distance between the school and the home.

Any parent who is considering enrolling their kid for Primary One at North Vista Primary Sch this coming July/August 2009?

Or any parent who already has their kid studying in this school? I would like to hear your comment on this school.

Thanks in advance.
Regards
HappyFather

[hpsbpt]

Hi,

Any one knows whether river vale primary has open house for P1 regirstation this year? If so, which date?
Thanks in advance

[jedamum]

Happyfather...


you must have missed http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3311 and http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=490.

please discuss at relevant threads (ie Pri sch thread instead of Childcare thread if discussing P1 registration etc) and/or existing topics.

TQ

[BJJ]

Hi all,

My son is going to primary one next year and our preferred school is North Vista Primary School. We went for the Open House and are impressed by it’s facilities eg the computer room. The main "attraction" is it’s single session.
Does anyone of you have any comment about this new school?
Please share.

Thank you,
BJJ

[happyfather]

Hi there,


U mean u went for the open house of the school? When was that? Didn't know about it till now u mentioned.

Cheer
happyfather

BJJ:

Hi all,
My son is going to primary one next year and our preferred school is North Vista Primary School. We went for the Open House and are impressed by it's facilities eg the computer room. The main \"attraction\" is it's single session.
Does anyone of you have any comment about this new school?
Please share.

Thank you,
BJJ

[melloh88]

happyfather:

Hi there,


U mean u went for the open house of the school? When was that? Didn't know about it till now u mentioned.

Cheer
happyfather

BJJ:

Hi all,
My son is going to primary one next year and our preferred school is North Vista Primary School. We went for the Open House and are impressed by it's facilities eg the computer room. The main \"attraction\" is it's single session.
Does anyone of you have any comment about this new school?
Please share.

Thank you,
BJJ

[quote]Hi all,
Another open house / school visit on 15th Jul (wed) 9am. If interested, you will have to call North Vista to confirm your attendence. C ya.[/quote]

[BJJ]

Hi happyfather,

It is actually a open dialogue session with the principal and a tour to the school. This is open to parents whom expressed an interest in the school. You may call them or write them an email. Once there is a sizeable group, the school will organise a session.
Regards
BJJ

[joyce_chua11]

i m now staying in my in-laws house but my flat will b ready in seng kang in 2012 yr my son is born in 2004 ... i don't know which school to put him in pasir ris or seng kangwan ..... sigh

[samlee82004]

joyce_chua11:

i m now staying in my in-laws house but my flat will b ready in seng kang in 2012 yr my son is born in 2004 ... i don't know which school to put him in pasir ris or seng kangwan ..... sigh

Register for a school in Sengkang cos you have already booked a unit at Sengkang. Show the school the document from HDB that a unit has been booked by you . They will accept your application but first year will be a bit tough for you cos a lot of travelling.