River Valley High School [*IP]

[jtoh]

WeiHan:

I don't think open house affects intake. Anyone decides the school based on experience at open house?

Yes, based on ambience of the place, talks, vibe of students/teachers, overall culture etc. In fact, a number of parents have mentioned before that they and their kids changed their minds on schools after visiting the various Open House.

[cm176]

anyone knows how to book the timeslot online for the parent/teacher mtg

[sall]

jtoh:

WeiHan:

I don't think open house affects intake. Anyone decides the school based on experience at open house?

Yes, based on ambience of the place, talks, vibe of students/teachers, overall culture etc. In fact, a number of parents have mentioned before that they and their kids changed their minds on schools after visiting the various Open House.

Yes, last year we attended the open house of a elite sch, were very disappointed with the indifference and unhelpfulness of the students, so we struck off that sch. After we attended RV open house, we submitted the 6 choices immediately.

[daisyt]

cm176:

anyone knows how to book the timeslot online for the parent/teacher mtg

Hur?? Must book?? online??

[jtoh]

sall:

jtoh:

[quote=\"WeiHan\"]I don't think open house affects intake. Anyone decides the school based on experience at open house?

Yes, based on ambience of the place, talks, vibe of students/teachers, overall culture etc. In fact, a number of parents have mentioned before that they and their kids changed their minds on schools after visiting the various Open House.

Yes, last year we attended the open house of a elite sch, were very disappointed with the indifference and unhelpfulness of the students, so we struck off that sch. After we attended RV open house, we submitted the 6 choices immediately. :D[/quote]Yes, that's why I strongly recommend that parents and kids attend Open Houses.

[Mum1113]

jtoh:

sall:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]
Yes, based on ambience of the place, talks, vibe of students/teachers, overall culture etc. In fact, a number of parents have mentioned before that they and their kids changed their minds on schools after visiting the various Open House.

Yes, last year we attended the open house of a elite sch, were very disappointed with the indifference and unhelpfulness of the students, so we struck off that sch. After we attended RV open house, we submitted the 6 choices immediately.

Yes, that's why I strongly recommend that parents and kids attend Open Houses.[/quote]Absolutely agree !

[sall]

daisyt:

cm176:

anyone knows how to book the timeslot online for the parent/teacher mtg

Hur?? Must book?? online??

Ya, if u want to talk to certain trs, 1st come 1st serve

[justsay]

sall:

daisyt:

[quote=\"cm176\"]anyone knows how to book the timeslot online for the parent/teacher mtg

Hur?? Must book?? online??

Ya, if u want to talk to certain trs, 1st come 1st serve[/quote]Something new. Was in the letter to parents. Letter mentioned will provide details on how to book today. Dd missed few lessons for SYF full dressed rehearsal today so she didn't receive any info.
Anyone can share?

[sall]

dd didn’t receive any info on booking.

[WeiHan]

Mum1113:

jtoh:

[quote=\"sall\"]
Yes, last year we attended the open house of a elite sch, were very disappointed with the indifference and unhelpfulness of the students, so we struck off that sch. After we attended RV open house, we submitted the 6 choices immediately.

Yes, that's why I strongly recommend that parents and kids attend Open Houses.

Absolutely agree ![/quote]Even if it is important, it is usually decision between school A or school B which is very close in standard and in the same band. It is unlikely someone will chose a school that is two band lower just because of nice experience at open house. Maybe it has some effect but not so exaggerated or am i wrong?