Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[jtoh]

jcmum:

jtoh:

Hi jcmum,


As you mentioned that you child is mildly ADHD and dyslexic, why don't you call up the schools you're interested in and ask them if they provide assistance in this area. Some schools send their teachers for training in how to manage kids with ADHD and dyslexia and this would be more beneficial for your dd.

Hi Jtoh, thanks for your kind advise. I tried writing in to St Hilda's twice, for an opportunity to speak with the principal, and there is no reply. I tried calling, but the girl was not friendly. What can I do next?

Regards

How about writing directly to the principal's email with your concerns?

[janet88]

dorisp:

Hi Kiki


Since you have done PV for both schools, frankly you are in even better position to ascertain which school is more stuitable for your child based on those experiences you have gained while doing PV.

I believe the 'exposure' to 2 different school cultures would enable you decide which school to register. Do bear in mind the traffic conditions and whether there is partial afternoon session too. If P1/2 are in afternoon session, will there be heavy traffic congestion when picking your child after school ? This is a daily affair...so it can be frustrating picking your child at 630pm from Mon-Fri.

[frust parent]

We failed in Balloting at St Margaret’s and eventually my daughter ended up in Canossa Convent. St Margaret’s called to say they have a vacancy for my daughter now. But my daughter is doing quite well at Canossa, but we like St Margaret’s single session and affiliation to the Secondary. However, we are concern with transiting her into St Margaret’s and that it will adversely affect her in her learning experience (both academically and character building). So, am in a dilemma now …


Any advise/comments is greatly appreciated.[/b]

[verykiasu2010]

frust parent:

We failed in Balloting at St Margaret's and eventually my daughter ended up in Canossa Convent. St Margaret's called to say they have a vacancy for my daughter now. But my daughter is doing quite well at Canossa, but we like St Margaret's single session and affiliation to the Secondary. However, we are concern with transiting her into St Margaret's and that it will adversely affect her in her learning experience (both academically and character building). So, am in a dilemma now ...


Any advise/comments is greatly appreciated.[/b]

is only in P1, right ?

not much to worry, just transfer

some even transfer at P4 - more adjustment than at P1

[Augmum]

frust parent:

We failed in Balloting at St Margaret's and eventually my daughter ended up in Canossa Convent. St Margaret's called to say they have a vacancy for my daughter now. But my daughter is doing quite well at Canossa, but we like St Margaret's single session and affiliation to the Secondary. However, we are concern with transiting her into St Margaret's and that it will adversely affect her in her learning experience (both academically and character building). So, am in a dilemma now ...


Any advise/comments is greatly appreciated.[/b]

is canossa convent affliated to st anthony canossian secondary ?
i know it is the sister school of st anthony canossian primary.

anyway, if it's juz P1, think it shdn't be any big issues if u wanna to transfer her.

[frust parent]

Yes, Canossa Convent is affiliated to St Anthony’s Cannossian for Secondary and Catholic JC.


We are worried with transiting her into the new school. That it may affect her negatively and dislike school. Currently, she is excited to go to school everyday.

[Augmum]

frust parent:

Yes, Canossa Convent is affiliated to St Anthony's Cannossian for Secondary and Catholic JC.


We are worried with transiting her into the new school. That it may affect her negatively and dislike school. Currently, she is excited to go to school everyday.

oh in that case, stay put lorr if she likes the school so much.
what is yr preference then ?? is st margaret nearer to yr hse ??

[frust parent]

St Margaret is a little further then Canossa but both distance are comfortable.


We had a preference for St Margaret and thus register but failed in the balloting. However, we are influence by Canossa cos we now know more about the school. Thinking aloud, it is not a fair comparison in a way cos we are not exposed to the St Margaret’s culture yet.

[Augmum]

frust parent:

St Margaret is a little further then Canossa but both distance are comfortable.


We had a preference for St Margaret and thus register but failed in the balloting. However, we are influence by Canossa cos we now know more about the school. Thinking aloud, it is not a fair comparison in a way cos we are not exposed to the St Margaret's culture yet.

ya, sometimes after getting use to the school, one may not like to make changes.

btw, hearsay canossa convent may merge with SACPS, isit true ??

[frust parent]

:? nope, had not heard of the merger. hmm much much further away ... one more reason to transfer ??