[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[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.

[i3mum]

Just saw from MOE website, there are some schools which have reduced intake for this year registration:


Henry Park- from 330 to 300
Pei Hwa- from 330 to 300
RGPS- from 300 to 270

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/#bukit-timah

[janet88]

i3mum:

Just saw from MOE website, there are some schools which have reduced intake for this year registration:


Henry Park- from 330 to 300
Pei Hwa- from 330 to 300
RGPS- from 300 to 270

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/#bukit-timah

I guess the reason behind the reduced intake is due to lack of space and also reduced number of children. After 2000/2001, there are considerable lesser kids. Last year also saw unexpected ballot for some schools.

[i3mum]

I think is due to the lack of space, as for lack of children, I dont think so... the birth rate is about the same as last year. I m sure there will be alot of balloting.

janet_lee88:

I guess the reason behind the reduced intake is due to lack of space and also reduced number of children. After 2000/2001, there are considerable lesser kids. Last year also saw unexpected ballot for some schools.

[janet88]

i3mum:

I think is due to the lack of space, as for lack of children, I dont think so... the birth rate is about the same as last year. I m sure there will be alot of balloting.

janet_lee88:

I guess the reason behind the reduced intake is due to lack of space and also reduced number of children. After 2000/2001, there are considerable lesser kids. Last year also saw unexpected ballot for some schools.

P1 registration starts early this year...June 29 to be exact.
Yup, there will be many more disappointed parents this year. Popular schools like RGPS, Henry Park and Pei Hwa reduce another class.
For all girls school like RGPS, 270 is considered quite a lot. MGS only has 7 classes.