[Tampines] Primary Schools

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luanluancao:

Hi neighbour, i am staying at 515A, how do you know we are within 1km from the above 2 schools? I just don't know how to check the distance. if you are sure we are within 1km from st hilldas, i sure will go to apply for PV liao.

Hi!

You can find several links to websites that roughly give you an idea which category you fall under in this http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=426. Please note the caveats of the websites in the respective posts.

[janice_0950]

Hey mommies.....


My boy got in Primary 1 in Poi Ching Primary School.
which i stay @ Blk 704.....
this year no balloting for Poi Ching.

But but we are super worries.
as been informed on 20th Novemeber that's a Test will given to all children's.
Either Oral or Written. are not confirm yet. :stupid:

OMG! OMG :x
super stressful :?: :?:
please please either (3rd) top classes.....are so stressful for the children's

which was told by some of parents.

[ChiefKiasu]

janice_0950:

... But but we are super worries.

as been informed on 20th Novemeber that's a Test will given to all children's.
Either Oral or Written. are not confirm yet. :stupid:
...

This is what I mean when I said the registration exercise is really the beginning, and not the end of the Primary school stress, and that parents should not be too worried about not being able to get into the \"elite\" schools. We are better off spending time with our children in preparing them for P1.

There is still almost 3 months for you to prepare your child, should you feel the need to, for the test. So really no need to panic. Just plan and use this time wisely.

[MdmQ]

Kitty Tan:

Thank you, MdmQ, for the useful info. I am a 'new kid on the block' to the website and pardon me from asking such a 'lazy' question. I've gathered most of the points you have given me via this website and Kongshang's. However, I am interested to find out from the parents who have sent their children to Gongshang on their children's learning experiences in that school. Pardon me for not phrasing my query more explicitly.


Once again, thank you for the feedback!

Hey KittyTan,
No worries. You can post your questions in the thread \"Primary Schools - Parents' Networking Groups\". This thread has been recently set up with the objective for parents with children who are already studying in that particualr school to share their kids' schooling experience. I think you can find your answers there. Post your questions under Gongshand Primary school. Cheers!

[fredia_phionna]

hi janice and all,


i'm a ex Poi Ching student thought of getting my 04 girl girl into the school...

can anyone share with me about the learning environment or setup in the school coz previously when i attended the school was in toa payoh. lol....

What test yr son is taking? is it a must for all Pri 1 enrolment? is it difficult? hope all parents can share with me if your children is currently in Poi Ching

janice_0950:

Hey mommies.....

My boy got in Primary 1 in Poi Ching Primary School.
which i stay @ Blk 704.....
this year no balloting for Poi Ching.

But but we are super worries.
as been informed on 20th Novemeber that's a Test will given to all children's.
Either Oral or Written. are not confirm yet. :stupid:

OMG! OMG :x
super stressful :?: :?:
please please either (3rd) top classes.....are so stressful for the children's

which was told by some of parents.

[meeyah]

I am deciding whether to go for St Hilda (GEP), Poi Ching (SAP) or normal neighbourhood school. I wonder what are the difference?


St. Hilda even though is a GEP does not really guaranteed you that your child will be in GEP. So what’s the difference between its normal stream and its GEP stream? Will the normal stream in St. Hilda be the same curriculum as the normal neighbourhood school? GEP only starts after streaming which is I think from pri. 3 or 4 onwards, right?

I also heard that other kids in non-GEP school if after taking streaming test and are found out that they are very smart, they will still be transfered to St.Hilda vying for the competitive space in St. Hilda. In fact the top student in St. Hilda was once from gongshang transferred to St. Hilda GEP class.

Being in the GEP school, does it offer Higher Chinese as well? After all gifted students should be capable of taking Higher Chinese isn’t it?

Poi Ching (SAP) - at least SAP is consistent all the way from pri. 1-6 focusing on higher chinese.

[jedamum]

meeyah:

I am deciding whether to go for St Hilda (GEP), Poi Ching (SAP) or normal neighbourhood school. I wonder what are the difference?


St. Hilda even though is a GEP does not really guaranteed you that your child will be in GEP. So what's the difference between its normal stream and its GEP stream? Will the normal stream in St. Hilda be the same curriculum as the normal neighbourhood school? GEP only starts after streaming which is I think from pri. 3 or 4 onwards, right?

I also heard that other kids in non-GEP school if after taking streaming test and are found out that they are very smart, they will still be transfered to St.Hilda vying for the competitive space in St. Hilda. In fact the top student in St. Hilda was once from gongshang transferred to St. Hilda GEP class.

Being in the GEP school, does it offer Higher Chinese as well? After all gifted students should be capable of taking Higher Chinese isn't it?

Poi Ching (SAP) - at least SAP is consistent all the way from pri. 1-6 focusing on higher chinese.

meeyah,

1) do you intend to pv?do you have priority? how far away from those schools are you staying? check these out first before even comparing the schools, cos St Hilda and Poi Ching is very popular.

2) Q: Will the normal stream in St. Hilda be the same curriculum as the normal neighbourhood school?
A: curriculum are MOE curriculum; however, teaching method will surely be different.

3) Q: GEP only starts after streaming which is I think from pri. 3 or 4 onwards, right?
A: Yes

4) Q: Being in the GEP school, does it offer Higher Chinese as well?
A: i think even some neighbourhood schools offer higher chinese for students who has potential.

[titank]

meeyah:

I am deciding whether to go for St Hilda (GEP), Poi Ching (SAP) or normal neighbourhood school. I wonder what are the difference?


St. Hilda even though is a GEP does not really guaranteed you that your child will be in GEP. So what's the difference between its normal stream and its GEP stream? Will the normal stream in St. Hilda be the same curriculum as the normal neighbourhood school? GEP only starts after streaming which is I think from pri. 3 or 4 onwards, right?

I also heard that other kids in non-GEP school if after taking streaming test and are found out that they are very smart, they will still be transfered to St.Hilda vying for the competitive space in St. Hilda. In fact the top student in St. Hilda was once from gongshang transferred to St. Hilda GEP class.

Being in the GEP school, does it offer Higher Chinese as well? After all gifted students should be capable of taking Higher Chinese isn't it?

Poi Ching (SAP) - at least SAP is consistent all the way from pri. 1-6 focusing on higher chinese.

Hi meeyah,

Suggest you check the distance of your home to these schools & check out the past balloting history. When are you registering for P1? Both Poi Ching & St Hildas are very hot hot schools in Tampines Town area.

To get into these schools must either PV & depends on your luck as well. Heard a friend's friend failed Phase 2B then go Phase 2C again! Lucky get into Phase 2C.

[meeyah]

In relation to qs1, yes I intend to do pv if necessary. Schools within 1km are St.hilda and Poi ching.


Then in relation to all of jedamum’s ans to my qs. Can i say it is better to go to Poi Ching cos it is a SAP school guaranteed for your kid to take Higher Chinese whereas in St Hilda, going in doesn’t mean you are in GEP class and GEP student comprises only maybe 10% or even less? Unless in your heart you know your child is very smart otherwise it will be the same for those gg to other normal neighbourhood school and those in St. Hilda normal stream? I mean what’s the attraction for the parents to vie for the limited positions in St. Hilda? I don’t understand why that school is so popular? I see that St. Hilda has good PSLE results for the past years. I personally feel that it is because of the students in GEP who contribute to the excellent result. Really would like to know more from the parents abt those students in normal stream.

BTW, my kid still have a few years to go before registering for P1 registration. I’m just reading up and doing some research.

[titank]

meeyah:

In relation to qs1, yes I intend to do pv if necessary. Schools within 1km are St.hilda and Poi ching.


Then in relation to all your ans to my qs. Can i say it is better to go to Poi Ching cos it is a SAP school guaranteed for your kid to take Higher Chinese whereas in St Hilda, going in doesn't mean you are in GEP class and GEP student comprises only maybe 10% or even less? Unless in your heart you know your child is very smart otherwise it will be the same for those gg to other normal neighbourhood school vs those in St. Hilda normal stream? I mean what's the attraction for the parents to vie for the limited positions in St. Hilda? I don't understand why that school is so popular? I see that St. Hilda has good PSLE results for the past years. I personally feel that it is because of the students in GEP who contribute the excellent result. Really would like to know more from the parents abt those students in normal stream.

Just my 1 cents worth where I think it is better to go Poi Ching. As it is a SAP School where majority of the students would take HMT? :? Correct me if I'm wrong.

By past balloting history, the chance to get into Poi Ching is higher than St Hilda's. St Hilda's have Grassroot, Church affilations which this number are really unknown!