[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[Willow]

Hi , just want to find out if anyone knows how is BTPS like ? i am within 1 km of Pei Hwa( my first choice for my boy this year), but there’s balloting for last year phase 2C too. Really stressed out…want to hear from the rest of u if yr kids are in BTPS…thanks

[dorisp]

Willow:

Hi , just want to find out if anyone knows how is BTPS like ? i am within 1 km of Pei Hwa( my first choice for my boy this year), but there's balloting for last year phase 2C too. Really stressed out....want to hear from the rest of u if yr kids are in BTPS....thanks

HI Willow

You might want to visit the BTPS thread and find out more from parents with children studying there now.

[Luanee]

Willow:

Hi , just want to find out if anyone knows how is BTPS like ? i am within 1 km of Pei Hwa( my first choice for my boy this year), but there's balloting for last year phase 2C too. Really stressed out....want to hear from the rest of u if yr kids are in BTPS....thanks

Don't be too stressed, there is nothing much u can do now if ur boy is registering this year. What u can do is to put ur son on the schools waiting list should u not suceed. Anyway there were a few years which phps need not ballot under 2c for those staying within 1 km so all the best!

[XYZ1]

Willow:

Hi , just want to find out if anyone knows how is BTPS like ? i am within 1 km of Pei Hwa( my first choice for my boy this year), but there's balloting for last year phase 2C too. Really stressed out....want to hear from the rest of u if yr kids are in BTPS....thanks

BTPS is like the top choice for kids who do not get into the likes of RGPS/NYPS/PHPPS/NH etc...my relative have children there and the sch is not too bad from what i see.
Apparently it was also rumoured that this sch usu produces quite a number of children who qualify for gifted program (GEP)...so u may want to find out more abt this sch from some of the threads here.

My son is in PHPPs P1..he was not successful in phase 2C within 1Km balloting last year, we actually applied for BTPS...but before sch term starts, we were short-listed from PHPPS waitlist so we re-enrolled with PHPPS. If you want to know more, u can pm me.

I agree it can be stressful, so all the best to your P1 registration.

[Willow]

Thanks so much XYZ1 for yr pm....took me a few days cos i exceeded many of times to login & have to rest password.....i bug my hubby to drive us over to BTPS to take a look, even though still within1 km, but wow it's way too far to walk... i think we will still try at phase 2C for Pei Hwa...though we can go straight to South view ( hubby's sch). PH is still closer to our place. dun think i can truly relax till Aug this year :gloomy: ....it's turning into a headache ...even thot of disturbing the principal now to 'promote' my boy via email or offer last min volunteer work :oops: ...hahaHa

[daddy2007]

XYZ1:

BTPS is like the top choice for kids who do not get into the likes of RGPS/NYPS/PHPPS/NH etc...my relative have children there and the sch is not too bad from what i see.
Apparently it was also rumoured that this sch usu produces quite a number of children who qualify for gifted program (GEP)...so u may want to find out more abt this sch from some of the threads here.

I suggest do physically check out BTPS 1st. The principle changed, together with several new teachers. Details I can't reveal much

[Willow]

okie...u mean for the better rite ? i dun think there's a open house soon or can we just request to 'tour' the school...?? i walk there again yesterday but didnt dare to just walk in like that... after all that walking ( really hot weather this 2 days )then i realise that there is a bus 173 all along....by the way can anyone advise if the Pri 1 kids attends the morning or afternoon session at BTPS ? Thank you v much

[janet88]

Willow:

okie...u mean for the better rite ? i dun think there's a open house soon or can we just request to 'tour' the school...?? i walk there again yesterday but didnt dare to just walk in like that... after all that walking ( really hot weather this 2 days )then i realise that there is a bus 173 all along....by the way can anyone advise if the Pri 1 kids attends the morning or afternoon session at BTPS ? Thank you v much

The school has gone morning session.

[IJJ]

Willow:

okie...u mean for the better rite ? i dun think there's a open house soon or can we just request to 'tour' the school...?? i walk there again yesterday but didnt dare to just walk in like that... after all that walking ( really hot weather this 2 days )then i realise that there is a bus 173 all along....by the way can anyone advise if the Pri 1 kids attends the morning or afternoon session at BTPS ? Thank you v much

Yes, there is an open house once a year, but I cannot remember when. It is a carnival organises by parents' group. If you want to visit, you need to call someone/admin to make arrangement. The security was very strict when we were there. Yes, they have gone single session last year.

[janet88]

This thread is going to be HOT again come early July.