Bukit Timah Primary

[IJJ]

JRR:

Hi IJJ,


Did yr child ever miss the school bus after CCA or extra lesson? I was told the school will arrange the bus driver to fetch the kids if they hve CCA or extra classes that cause them to stay back in school.

I am sorry I cannot advise on this because my child has not taken up any CCAs in school yet. I understand that not all CCAs are supported by the school bus company.

[IJJ]

FMz:

IJJ:

Comparing the fee with her current school (which is very near to BTPS)

very near? Keming? Pei Hwa?

She is in Pei Hwa now.

[FMz]

IJJ:

She is in Pei Hwa now.

been on waiting list for long?

[IJJ]

My child’s name was placed in the list for about half a year for P2 before we get the place.

[N3SKiasu]

IJJ:

JRR:

Hi IJJ,


Did yr child ever miss the school bus after CCA or extra lesson? I was told the school will arrange the bus driver to fetch the kids if they hve CCA or extra classes that cause them to stay back in school.

I am sorry I cannot advise on this because my child has not taken up any CCAs in school yet. I understand that not all CCAs are supported by the school bus company.

Hi,
my chidlren are in BTPS. Hope to share some info.
For afternoon Supplementary lessons (I think only start from P3) and those CCAs ending at 330pm, wel have sch bus transport back home. This service is included in the monthly fee. However, if your child joins CCA (like Netball, Soccer, Golf) ending at 5 or 530 then you have to fetch them yourself.
Normal sch time : Morning to reach sch by 715 and release at 1pm.
There is early release on all Wednesdays at 1230 pm due to Contact time for teachers (ie. teachers meeting with sch mgt team)
Btw I am not sure if you are aware, wef 2010, BTPS goes single session, ie. P1/2 used to be in afternoon session will be in morning session next year. Hence I am not sure will there be a change in school hours.
Anyway, I believe these will be covered in coming Nov09 Orientation, pls take note.
Also, there is normally an Open House in July every year. Due to H1N1, this event has been postponed to sometime in Nov, can't remember the exact date. It is a good opportunity to visit the sch as there will be activities like game stalls by students, exhibition of student work. Will update here when I find out. Hope it will not be cancelled eventually, my chidlren love it.
For Bus fee, it has increased quite a lot due to change in operator since last year. It was mainly due to one seat per child rule and also the fee included the CCA/Supp lessons end at 330pm. previous operator used to exclude the CCA transport in the monthly fee and make it optional to pay if you choose to take.
I was paying $95 per child (!) last year but have since stopped it as they are older now and able to take public transport home.

Hope above helps.

[rinakurniadi]

Hi All,

My daughter is going to Bukit Timah Pri next year too. I wonder if any of you are interested to get together, to let our kids know each other and be friends prior getting into the school itself.
I thought that it would help a child (at least mine) to adapt to the new environment faster if he/she has a friend previously known to him/her.
Pm me if you’re interested.
Thanks!
Rina

[metz]

So excited to receive the class allocation letter today!

[N3SKiasu]

Hi, there is a BTPS Fun Day on 14 Nov 09, do take the opportunity to visit the school and have some fun at the same time.

[metz]

Thanks, NS3Kiasu!


We'll find time to join in the fun

[N3SKiasu]

Hi all,

Today school issued a letter on changes of school hours in Year 2010, posting here for your info though I am sure school will brief you during P1 orientation:

Sch hours
Mon - Thurs 730am to 130pm
Fri 730am to 1230 pm (ie. the earlier dismiss day has changed from current Wed to Fri)

Students need to be in school by 725am. (Currently is 715am).

Formal Curriculum
Mon - Thurs 8am to 130pm
Fri 730am to 1230 pm

Recess
P1,P2 and P5 10am-1030am
P3,P4 and P6 1030am to 11am

Supp Class is only for P3-P6
P3/P4 Mon 2-4pm
P5/P6 Thur 2-4pm

Cheers.