[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[scoobydoo]

ks2me:

ctct61t:

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Good school although it has no affiliation with any secondary school.

Does it means Raffles secondary school is not affiliation with Raffles primary school?

Absolutely no affliation...but I would think most in the top few classes will make it to RGS anyway.[/quote]Woah, I thought all the while there was an affliation, maybe that explains why RGPS has places available after each phase.

[ctct61t]

[quote="scoobydoo"]


Many of many friends have the same thoughts.

[ctct61t]

VooVoo:

ctct61t:

[quote=\"ks2me\"]
Absolutely no affliation...but I would think most in the top few classes will make it to RGS anyway.

all along, I though it should at least over 60% RGP's student can go directly to RGS...It seems I'm wrong.

But as know, Nanyang Primary school's student can go their affiliation secondary school with much lower PLSE result compare to other primary school's student.

But the advantage only goes to girls...coz of the Nanyang Girls... :([/quote]The affiliation Boy's secondary school of Nanyang primary school is much better that girls...

Nanyang Primary school is really a good school.

[caroline3sg]

scoobydoo

sorry I cannot see the link between having places after each phase with affialiation thing.

[VooVoo]

caroline3sg:

scoobydoo

sorry I cannot see the link between having places after each phase with affialiation thing.

Some parents prefer schools to be affiliated...so that the downside risks of getting into a not so good secondary school after PSLE is somewhat hedged.

[scoobydoo]

VooVoo:

caroline3sg:

scoobydoo

sorry I cannot see the link between having places after each phase with affialiation thing.

Some parents prefer schools to be affiliated...so that the downside risks of getting into a not so good secondary school after PSLE is somewhat hedged.

Exactly

[Maggie]

seldom heard of SCGS, is it a good school ? sorry we are new to singapore. They have affilated secondary as well, right ? please advice…

[scoobydoo]

Yes, SCGS Pirmary and Secondary, think it’s classified under the Newton area. My personal feel is that it’s a good school.

[Maggie]

thanks, so i guess it is easier to get in than those in Bukit TImah Area. Since no balloting required for past years ? i am targetting my girl for MGS for 2010 entry, and thinking either RGPS or SCGS as backup… what do you think ? we shall move within 1km of MGS…any more suggestion. thx in advance.

[corneyAmber]

scoobydoo:

ks2me:

[quote=\"ctct61t\"]
Does it means Raffles secondary school is not affiliation with Raffles primary school?

Absolutely no affliation...but I would think most in the top few classes will make it to RGS anyway.

Woah, I thought all the while there was an affliation, maybe that explains why RGPS has places available after each phase.[/quote]Many reasons:
1. No affiliation at all
2. Academically strong and deters some parents who think their kids may not be able to cope
3. An all-girls school - so those with other gender siblings not an attraction
4. Many choices of all-girls schools in the same area such as MSG and SCGS and both not as academically driven.
5. To some, the traffic jam at hillcrest is also a deterrant
6. Only partial single session, i.e. P1/P2 in PM class

Of course there are many pros that outweigh these but I suppose the biggest deterrant is the perceived stress in the school since it produces outstanding results year on year and no affiliation to any reputable secondary school so it is very merit-based. Having said this, the GEP students can secure a place in RGS if they can meet a min. PSLE score.