Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary

[Fur-ma]

Hi Tulip


Yes my hubby is helping out on 30/9 but only for half a day. Actually I also signed up as PV but they only called him for interview and assignment of duties. There was no choice offered to him. He doesn’t mind except for fact that it’s a struggle to get up that early.

About the school’s focus, we have 2 friends, whose children are in the sch. One friend is transferring her son out as she’s sick of the frequent changes in the teachers. Our other friend is also unhappy with the sch as their son is not a high flyer. She feels like the sch is only concerned about academic excellence and doesn’t bother about the whole person. But due to the convenient location, her son is staying put. However 3 of his classmates are transferring to another sch and their parents give the reason about the changes in teachers. Both friends don’t know each other so in a way, it’s 2 independent testimonies about the sch. It’s sad to me cos it’s a Christian sch and the impression it gives to parents is not nice although I must add that I’m not judging cos my kids are not in the system yet and I do not know the demands on schs nowadays.

[Tulip]

Fur-ma:

Hi Tulip


Yes my hubby is helping out on 30/9 but only for half a day. Actually I also signed up as PV but they only called him for interview and assignment of duties. There was no choice offered to him. He doesn't mind except for fact that it's a struggle to get up that early.

About the school's focus, we have 2 friends, whose children are in the sch. One friend is transferring her son out as she's sick of the frequent changes in the teachers. Our other friend is also unhappy with the sch as their son is not a high flyer. She feels like the sch is only concerned about academic excellence and doesn't bother about the whole person. But due to the convenient location, her son is staying put. However 3 of his classmates are transferring to another sch and their parents give the reason about the changes in teachers. Both friends don't know each other so in a way, it's 2 independent testimonies about the sch. It's sad to me cos it's a Christian sch and the impression it gives to parents is not nice although I must add that I'm not judging cos my kids are not in the system yet and I do not know the demands on schs nowadays.

Hi Fur-Ma,

Thanks for filling me in on the above info. Gives me a different perspective of the school. My daughter is just in P1 this year, so we are still new to the school. My ex-colleague's 2 daughters were from the sch, 1 just left last year and another in P6 this year. I'll find out more from him when I run into him (as he happens to be my neighbour too).

As for PV, looks like they've changed the system too. There were no interviews conducted back then. I signed up together with my hubby. We just volunteered together when a chance shows up.

Hmm...there really seems to be some changes in the school system with this new Principal (just purely my personal speculation lah!).

Anyway, still....good luck on your (hubby's) PV.

[24601]

thanks to all parents who replied…it is indeed quite concerned to learn that a number of schools placed more focuse on the top 2 classes and the worrying trend of frequent change of teachers…just wonder if this is the trend for most schools nowadays ?


btw, may I ask whether parents have heard if there are any juvenile gang groups in KCP ? God forbid !
recently, I have even heard of extortion cases even happening in my old alma mater, a "popular" methodist school !

[deardear07]

ChiefKiasu:

deardear07:

... i just realized that my darling gal is turning 5 next year...

Kekkeke... this is funny They tend to grow too fast when we are having fun with them, don't they?

Agreed!! when I look at her now, I just cun imagine the speed that she is growing at..i miss her younger toddler days...Reminisce~~

[yen9889]

Hi Mummies,


Thanks so much for all the juicy info. My gal will be attending KCPS Pri 1 next year 2010. I fall under phase 2A2. Im happy to hear good comments for this sch. Looking forward to the orientation.

Can anyone tell me about their school bus arrangment for AMK. Understand only Pri 3 onward they will need to stay late for school, wonder will the school bus pick them up after that.

[Tulip]

yen9889:

Hi Mummies,


Thanks so much for all the juicy info. My gal will be attending KCPS Pri 1 next year 2010. I fall under phase 2A2. Im happy to hear good comments for this sch. Looking forward to the orientation.

Can anyone tell me about their school bus arrangment for AMK. Understand only Pri 3 onward they will need to stay late for school, wonder will the school bus pick them up after that.

Hi,

What would you like to know about bus arrangement? They do have buses that ply the AMK route. My gal takes the school bus one way to school, with pick up from AMK St. 31. You can call them up to check, the telephone number is on the school website. The bus operator will also be at the school tuckshop on orientation day, you may want to check with them on that day.

I must add that this bus operator is quite flexible and accommodating. I am quite pleased with them so far. My girl only takes the school bus one-way - to school (fm my in-laws place) and I'll fetch her from school. If there are occasions like school events or celebrations where school dismisses early, they willingly send my gal back to my in-laws place without additional charges.

As for bus services outside the regular operating hours, I'm not so sure. For KCPPS, their CCAs are conducted within the school hours, not after school. But there are also supplementary classes, so may still need the bus service.

[yen9889]

Thanks Tulip,


Oh you stay in AMK too
Good to hear that the bus operator is flexible. May i know how much are you paying for 1 way? I was thinking of taking 1 way too, will pick up my gal after school.

[Tulip]

yen9889:

Thanks Tulip,


Oh you stay in AMK too
Good to hear that the bus operator is flexible. May i know how much are you paying for 1 way? I was thinking of taking 1 way too, will pick up my gal after school.

Hi,

No, I am staying in AMK....my in-laws are. I am currently paying $50 for one way.

Cheers..

[ah_gu]

Hi


Any of you guys staying in Kallang/Whampoa area?

[678Yess]

What do we need to buy during P1 Orientation?