[Woodlands] Primary Schools
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Laughing-Hyena:
Dear Laughing-Hyena, little is heard of Innova because it is almost brand new with no track record. If you would like be part of a pioneering team, it will be a good option.Will enrol my boy under 2C in Innova Pri. Any parents doing the same?
I've heard mostly positive comments about this school. Good character building practices too - very important. -
Yes, I’m open to the idea
The school is indeed new but from parents who have sent their kids there, the reports have so far been positive… the whole atmosphere of the school seems ‘right’. Though it has no ‘track record’ of acad achievements yet, this is no deterrent… I would like my son to enrol in a school that can give him a good foundation, while at the same time instil in him a good sense of self, confidence, respect for others, etc. No point grooming a ‘scholar’ with a weak character and low moral fibre, right? I’m happy to be a pioneer and take my chances with this ‘new’ school. -
hmm…i am going for Fuchun…my last hope.( 2C, 1-2km).cos i know chances of getting into Admiralty, evergreen for >2km is very very slim…I might try Woodlands Primary too…when are you going to reg, Laughing- Hyena?
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I’m going on 29 Jul in the afternoon. Fuchun is also near my home, within 1km, but I’m not keen on this school. Innova, Woodgrove and Woodlands Pri are within 2km in my case.
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eh, how come you’re not keen? tell me more about it? I have no idea of this school thing…just hearsay…
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Laughing-Hyena:
I am. Glad to see you saying the school is not bad, I was still thinking if I would made the wrong decision in putting her in a new school. Choose this school also thinking might not get ballot and crossing my finger it won't too as I am staying more than 2km away.Will enrol my boy under 2C in Innova Pri. Any parents doing the same?
I've heard mostly positive comments about this school. Good character building practices too - very important. -
Laughing-Hyena:
Will enrol my boy under 2C in Innova Pri. Any parents doing the same?
I've heard mostly positive comments about this school. Good character building practices too - very important.
We were in the same situation last year when we were looking for a school to register our daughter. Initially, we wanted a Catholic school for our girl, to help nurture her values, and since we’re Roman Catholics. Unfortunately for us, there isn’t any Catholic primary school in Woodlands. We tried at La Salle (phase 2B), but since we live more than 2km away, we were unsuccessful. We live very near Woodlands Ring and Greenwood, the more popular schools in this thread, but we ended up choosing Innova to register for 2C. It was a bit of a risk since as mentioned it's a new school, has not built any PSLE track record yet, and no info I could find in this forum. But, we also believe that the school administration would pose this as a challenge for them to prove the school’s worth. Plus, my husband and I were telling each other we will not just let whichever school take care of moulding the grey cells and character of our daughter. We should play a primary part on that, as well. That’s why we’re not overly concerned that she should end up studying in an unpopular school.
So far, we haven't regretted choosing Innova for our daughter. We attended the Orientation last year and it was very organized. Their website is informative and updated. My daughter’s form teacher is very easy to correspond with via e-mail and SMS and gave helpful feedbacks during our 1:1 session. There are topical reviews and Continual Assessments. There’s a Chinese Language Modular Curriculum Approach System for P1. The school sets up remedial lesson sessions (for English, Math and Mother Tongue for P1) to help students who have areas of weaknesses. I believe they hold these remedial lessons up to P3. They conduct Focused Group Discussions with parents, conduct surveys--one of which resulted to changing school hour from starting at 8:00 a.m., from the previous 7:45 a.m. I don’t have any complaints so far, with our daughter, in terms of her English and Math skills. I couldn’t properly assess her Chinese Language skills as my hubby and I don’t know the language. Her CL test scores have greatly improved, (from 40% to 100%) though, and her CL tutor does not say anything that we should worry about, so far. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that we really have chosen the right school for our girl. I’m so looking forward to how the school will perform during their first PSLE.
P.S. I’m a newbie here, and allow me to thank Chief Kiasu for making this site, as it was very useful (and, still is) to us when we were selecting a primary school for our kid. -
WOW!! Innova has 200 applications for 2C for 158 places!!
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VT:
WOW!! Innova has 200 applications for 2C for 158 places!!
No wonder Woodgrove not very 'hot' this year...All parents in the same neighbourhood are flocking to Innova! -
VT:
WOW!! Innova has 200 applications for 2C for 158 places!!
Yah Innova is really the dark horse this year. First day only 53 applicants and second day we get 200 !! Those who got in last year without balloting must be laughing all the way liao, hee...
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