[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[dorisp]

phtthp:

jtoh,


are you a mommy or Daddy ?
all the while i thot i am talking to a woman. gosh!

:cheeky:

[jtoh]

dorisp:

phtthp:

jtoh,


are you a mommy or Daddy ?
all the while i thot i am talking to a woman. gosh!

:cheeky:

Missed this post. Mummy lah! So phtthp, you weren't wrong.

[dorisp]

jtoh:

dorisp:

[quote=\"phtthp\"]jtoh,


are you a mommy or Daddy ?
all the while i thot i am talking to a woman. gosh!

:cheeky:

Missed this post. Mummy lah! So phtthp, you weren't wrong. :)[/quote]Btw, what makes phtthp think you are a daddy? :evil:

Oops......soni :offtopic:

[jtoh]

dorisp:

Btw, what makes phtthp think you are a daddy? :evil:

Oops......soni :offtopic:

I'm also wondering leh.

[metz]

Prior to its relocation in Dec 2000, BTPS was known as Bukit Batok Primary School (situated at the junction of Jalan Jurong Kechil and Jurong Road). Was told that it used to be a very popular school then. However, with its relocation to its new premises at Lorong Kismis with a new name "BUKIT TIMAH PRIMARY SCHOOL", its popularity has suffered since then.


Few years ago, academics seemed to be the school’s main focus. Soon-to-be P1 students were tested during Orientation and streamed into classes based on their performance. Students in the top 2 classes were given more challenging work. However, such practices were scrapped when I registered my son with the school in 2009. The kids were assigned to their classes randomly. And I believe this was the practice for last year too. Streaming or banding will happen only at the end of P2.

However, parents with children going to BTPS next year, do take note that streaming for Chinese occurs at an earlier stage - after Term 1 of P1. The weaker students will be excused from their classes to join a separate one during Chinese lessons. Nothing to worry about, it’s just an initiative to help the students. If things remain unchanged, there will be an external Chinese Speech and Drama programme from second half of Term 2 onwards.

Maths is not just about textbooks and workbooks, students will also be introduced to Maths Trails and Mental Maths (to be done with parents at home). And if time permits, I believe the teacher will also introduce some IQ Maths (not for my son’s class though).

The school is always looking for non-academic talents. Hence, students are encouraged to join the Brass Symphonia (Band) and Contemporary Dance. For Band, be prepared to put in time and stay with it until P6.

What draws me to BTPS is the teachers’ positive stance towards outpsoken students. This is a personal encounter. During the first week of school, the students were brought around various parts of the compound. At the end of the week, one teacher asked the students if it had been a fun time for them. My dear son spoke up and said aloud that he found nothing fun nor interesting in spending half the time walking round the school compound (they had done it during Orientation) and the other half waiting; it was boring. When my son shared the incident with me, I expected his name to be in all the teachers’ black books. But I was in for a surprise during the Parents-Teachers Meet. Both the English and Chinese Teachers took no offence when sharing the incident with me. They even expressed approval and complimented on his outspokenness. When I conveyed my worries about his outspokenness making him seem arrogant, his English Teacher assured me that he only needed guidance along the way. He even received the Model Pupil badge in Term 2. This is so different from the stories I heard about teachers trying to dumb kids down in schools. I would applaud the school for Character Building.

The only thing I find lacking in BTPS is School Spirit. Perhaps it’s this lack of school spirit and sense of belonging that leads to an outflow of many bright students yearly.

[jtoh]

I like the sound of BTPS, chamonix. Warm and encouraging environment for the kids.

[jeanieg]

Thank you chamonix for sharing. My girl will be attending BTPS next year in p1.

I must confess it was not my first choice school. I wanted MGS as it's a christian school and of its secondary school affliation but no hope to get in there. Was balloted out of chij olqp too. So no choice but to go to BTPS as it's ine of the 4 schools near me.

My DD wanted an all girls' school cos she feelsboys are rough! Think she is abit the 'xiao chie' type i hope she will be happy in BTPS!

[metz]

Hi jtoh, my son was blessed to have met such nice teachers in BTPS.

[metz]

Hi jeanieg,


Not many parents would place BTPS as their first choice when there are so many other \"elite\" primary schools around. That's understandable. For us, all we wanted was a school nearby. Though the nearest school was SAPS (within 2km), there was zero chance for us. Hence, we settled for BTPS (>2km) and were happy with our decision. My son enjoyed his stay there greatly.

Well, boys will be boys and rowdy they will be. But fear not, if your daughter feels uncomfortable about any classmate, encourage her to speak to her teacher. An alternative outlet would be the Rainbow Lodge (hopefully I am right about the name). The counsellors there are pretty patient and will listen to the students' grouses. My son used to be a regular there during recess. If all else fails, drop a note to the teacher. No problem is too big.

Give the school and your daughter a chance. And at the end of P2/P3, if your girl still prefers an all-girls school, it's still possible. :evil:

[jeanieg]

Thanks chamonix for the advice!