Preparing kids for P5 in 2011

[QuiteKSMum]

cwc,

I also q. like RVS, but didn't consider it as we are basically almost 2 ends of Spore. But I read b4 there're pple staying in Pasir Ris (even further than my place) who's willing to travel that far for a gd sch.

How abt Bukit Panjang High? I think they're strong in their Sciences ( think they've beaten RI b4 in the Science competition on TV). Or ACS(I) - for their IB IP prog? (ACS(I) has \"O\" levels track too).

Brenda10,
Ya, yr 2 cts is also my 2 cts. Last yr pple also said that the COP might increase, & it did - by 1 pt. Not sure with the actual IP fm Yr 1 for 2012, how favourably it will affect the sch's COP.

For those interested, VS (like the latest batch of IP schs) will be offering dual-track prog - IP & 'O' levels. Nos for each category prob will be announced by the P during the Open Hse.

Also, for info : last yr's intake is abt 360, COP 246, median 250, mean 251.
:celebrate:

[Peony]

Thank you very much, QuiteKSMum!


2 of the schools that my sis is recommending are on your list - nos. 8 & 9.

If I want her to stick to an all-girls school, it’ll be TKGS or Cedar. But Cedar is perhaps one of the "BEST" schools? So may not meet my criteria.

[jedamum]

cwc:

Hi QuiteKSMum,

thanks for the info, VS Gooooood Sch leh :). But yes, kinda far.... I used to wonder which good Sec Sch are there in the West within 'reach'. Tho there are NanHua, NUS etc, those are likely out of reach. Seems like west area, many in 180-230. Now that RV shifted here, have been telling my 2 kids, pls aim for RV....but better have back up plan for other Sch just in case :). Any mommy in the west got recommendation?

cwc,
i'm at west side. not really recommending, but in time, if aggregate permits, our choices should be something like RVH, BPGHS, SCSS depending on what is the aggregate. SCSS and BPGHS cop differs by 10+points, but SCSS is just 5min walk from my house. dh said just go for SCSS. will get ds1 to decide next time la. i also already 'prepared' a list of schools with aggregate <230. schools around my place, can see how the students behave everytime i take bus around that area.

[QuiteKSMum]

You’re welcome, Peony. Agree that Cedar has been getting more & more popular … cos it’s really a gd sch, I guess.

[Brenda10]

Hi QuiteKSMum


We are also considering the school like RVH, TKGS, Chung Cheng High, Nan Hua etc. However, all these have to depend on the T-score that dd will get this year.

[BeContented]

Hi Jedamum,

Agree, our choices would probably be similar. I will try to let my kids study around west area, not so tiring. But first, think I need to familiarize with the abbr. of the different sch :oops: , only recognise some like RVH, RGS, RI, SJI, NYGS etc hee hee.
Hmmm.....maybe you can share share your list? I am quite blur on all these right now, set my mind on RVH....but realised not easy so need backup plan.

I too have started observing how the kids from nearby sec schools behave ....have already ruled out 2 :evil: (result & behaviour) Guess I should also start going some open house this year...... anyone knows if I can bring P4 kid along? Wanna 1 stone 2 birds....save 1 trip, dun have to go through same process with the younger one

[QuiteKSMum]

cwc,

Shd be no prob bringing your younger kids to the Open Houses. Last yr 1 or 2 schs chartered buses to bring interested students ( fm P4 onwards) to the OH in son's school. I was still wondering why some of the P6 kids were like so small in size ...

[pixiedust]

Peony, your camp is closer to QuiteKSMum.

Jedamum, cwc and me, I think we are in similar camps. Jedamum, you are starting early ! :lol: I think our camps are close.

Let's try to keep to avoid quotes and use abbreviations to reach a 心照 level and minimize personal info, ok ?
cwc, you can make a guess about abbreviations by looking at the Secondary Network area or moe's http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_DirSvc.asp

Ds is not very consistent and looking at the Chinese now, I need to be realistic about options :
RVH - this is in my 望尘莫及 category. If miracle really happens, yes, why not ?
BPGHS - this is my 2nd 望尘莫及, but I've heard they are the attract the- best-expect-the-best (Peony's analogy) so I am also still thinking
SCSS - jedamum, since you are so near, can share more info with us. As far as I have researched, this is quite a good school too.

Actually I am more concerned to know the schools with not-so-good school culture and general cohort. Teenage years and especially boys, peer influence is important. Also, I hope none of us need to go through this but if there's a decision to be make between express in a \"?\" school versus normal in a \"good\" school, this knowledge will come in handy.

However, it is kind of sensitive to mention about which schools to best-avoid-if-possible, we don't want to offend the parents there.

Regarding forthcoming with sharing, actually even in the same cohort, we feed the kids same food, use same assessment and guide books, go to same tuition center, still the results will turn out different - beyond our control, ya ? So I hope to see some sharing here.

[JRLam]

Hi. Is SCSS = Swiss Cottage Sec Sch?


I heard that Commonwealth Sec Sch is a good 2nd-tier sch, COP abt 235+. My neighbour, who is a lawyer, was actually quite disappointed when her son didn't get into the likes of HCI, but now is very pleased with him in Commonwealth Sec. She said the principle and teachers there are sincere and she can feel the good vibes

[Pen88n]

What about SST (School of Science & Technology) at Clementi? However, note that this school takes in quite a number of students by DSA, before PSLE. I heard so far the SST average COP for PSLE is about 240.


For those in the West, can also consider Nan Hua Secondary.