[Serangoon] Primary Schools

[blmg]

jtbc49:

ChiefKiasu:

Oh... my analysis is purely technical. From the numbers, the APP in Phase 2C has dropped from 441% in 2006 to 214% this year, and the fall has been consistent. This is indicative of falling demand. But even so, the chance of getting into Rosyth in Phase 2C is still 2 to 1 and requires less than 1km.

Why does there appear to be a fall in demand? You will need parents with kids in Rosyth to tell you that.

Thanks for your reply.
Yes, I can see that too and this apply to all phases since 2006 (the datas that I can see here).
And 2 to 1 in Phase 2C this year is just the ratio, the actual no. is declining. The demand is actually falling. Why??

Hi,
I can think of a few reasons:
1) birth rate is falling
2) parents are more informed (credit to KSP website) and plan ahead given that Rosyth is so competitive, less and less people willing to take the chance in balloting (1 in 4 situation).
3) parents are worried about their kid not being able to cope in Rosyth

[vasari]

Hi - am new to the forum. Does anyone know any feedback on St Gabriel’s Primary to share?

[Penza]

Just to update those who applied for St Gabriel’s for Phase 2C Supp:


I called the school and they says that balloting only for those more than 2 km. Those within 2km (my block was on 2 km line!) are in.

[Penza]

Hi Vasari,


Just in case you didnt know, the school's website is at:

http://www.stgabrielspri.moe.edu.sg/

When I was researching te school I came across their orientation slides for 2009 intake. That showed me a lot about the school. See below for link

http://www.stgabrielspri.moe.edu.sg/attachment/Orientation2008.pdf

I hope that helps

[huggsss]

Hai… I will be shifting to Serangoon North Ave 4 next June 10 and only to realise that I had missed the PV enrolment for my child born in 2005. My heart sank when I saw the registration statics at Rosyth school for Phase 2C. Only 1 out of 3 child will be selected … OMG!


Need advise on what other choice do I have other than Rosyth around my area?

Thank as I am not familar with Serangoon.

[Lucida]

My son is born in 2006 and I’m interested to apply for PV in Rosyth. However, I stay in Yishun… Do they take distance into consideration for PV? Can I state in the application form that I will be moving to within 1km if selected for PV? Will this backfire instead?

[ooptimizer]

I think anybody can be PV but if you stay so far, they will tell you your chances are low because you will be in a lower phase that others who stay nearer.

[galaxyraider]

I know it’s a bit early but I’m considering either Yangzhen or St Gabriel for Phase 2C or 2C (Supl). Can anyone share about those 2 schools? I can’t decide which one to choose. By the way both are within 1 km from my house.

[greggymum]

Hi my house is near both Zhonghua Pri and Yangzheng Pri.

My child will be registering for P1 this year in June for 2011 intake. Anyone out there with kids in Zhonghua/Yangzheng? Would appreciate any advice or comments. Thank you!

[wilmingtonmd]

I have two boys at Yangzheng and they are very happy there. The school has a very good track record of producing top PSLE pupils in the past few years and are really on a roll in terms of academic performance. The school leaders are very dedicated and work hard to improve the school environment for the children and also provide enrichment to pupils to improve their academic performance. The school also offer CCA’s to P1 and P2 via modular CCA’s (i.e., Chinese brush painting, gymnastic, creative dance, computer, scrabble, etc.) on Wednesdays. The school was also freshly painted and a new running track was built last year. There is also a group of dedicated parent volunteers working together in the school in a number of projects to enhance the children’s learning.


I’ve also heard very good things about Zhonghua. Heard that the new school principal is doing a lot of good things in the school. Teachers are also very dedicated. I know of a few families with kids at Zhonghua and they speak very highly of the school environment and the staff there.

You should visit both school and speak to the school leaders there. Also, try speaking to some parents there through the parent volunteer group.

Good luck!