Raffles Girls' Primary

[KSP]

Andaiz:

Have heard the same, moonee but only because there's lack of space in trying to get into single session per MOE's recommendation

Oh, really?

When is it going to happen? Where is the temp location? For how long?

My P1 girl will definitely be affected.

[Poonie]

Highly unlikely since the school has just built a multi-million dollar sports hall.

[KSP]

I also think it is unlikely. The new P ever told the press that the school will reduce intake to meet the single session.


As for the minor upgrading, they can always do it during mid-year or year-end holiday.

These are only my thoughts.

[Andaiz]

Poonie:

Highly unlikely since the school has just built a multi-million dollar sports hall.

KSP:

As for the minor upgrading, they can always do it during mid-year or year-end holiday.

Yes, the ISH is new...but the block with the (in)famous canteen; and the one with the library is really old eh? If it's major, then the month or so won't be enough right...

KSP:

The new P ever told the press that the school will reduce intake to meet the single session.

Really?? okay, she's in education, so can trust such press statements eh? But what about the current P4-6? Amounts to 400+ per year eh?

I sincerely HOPE it's just a rumour too...too much logistic nightmare otherwise! Thanks parents!

[KSP]

Andaiz:

Really?? okay, she's in education, so can trust such press statements eh?

Here is the link http://news.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20090129-117986.html

Oops!! I just noticed that I missed out she did say \"expand the school's infrastructure\" when I read it again.

[Andaiz]

KSP:

Oops!! I just noticed that I missed out she did say \"expand the school's infrastructure\" when I read it again.

and the article did mention that it is her \"preference\"....boohoo hoo! there's hope yet! It ain't over till the fat lady sings...and in this case the P sends out the official letter :roll:

[rugrats_pat]

[quote]hi rugrats, have not heard anything about major overhaul, must check that out.... honestly, i do think one part of the school need some ugrading eg the tuckshop area.... reminds me of a flatted factory. ha ha [/quote]
yes moonee ; the girls do get the rain when it rains heavily...
[quote]Have heard the same, moonee but only because there's lack of space in trying to get into single session per MOE's recommendation [/quote]yes Andaiz its to serve the purpose to make the school single session
[quote]Oh, really?

When is it going to happen? Where is the temp location? For how long?

My P1 girl will definitely be affected.[/quote]yes it will definitely affect our P1 gals
at 2012 for 2 years (since deadline is 2016)
all these are not affirmative but in anyway whatever steps they take in order to make it single session will affect the gals since reduction of intake does not seems to be possible.
the location? my heart sank when i heard... I hope MOE will allot a more realistic temporary location.

Like all of you I too hope its not true.

[Andaiz]

rugrats_pat:

at 2012 for 2 years (since deadline is 2016)
all these are not affirmative but in anyway whatever steps they take in order to make it single session

Darn, by 2012, I'd have DD1 - whom like yours- in P4; plus DD2 in P2. By the time they finish the work in the current site for return in 2014, our gals would be in P6! (and my 3 DDs would be in the same session )

[Dharma]

KSP:

Andaiz:

Really?? okay, she's in education, so can trust such press statements eh?

Here is the link http://news.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20090129-117986.html

Oops!! I just noticed that I missed out she did say \"expand the school's infrastructure\" when I read it again.

Hey friends,

Don’t need to worry/panic. “Expansion of school’s infractures”does not mean that school need to move to temporary premises. Most of the time, upgradings/expansion works for schools are quite similar to upgrading of HDB flats in a way. Expansion can be done to existing blocks to create new classrooms with construction of new blocks for classrooms and other facilities. Upgrading of existing classrooms are normally carried out during school holidays to minimise disruption. The upgrading/expansion works can be carried out with the school operating as per normal. Obviously there will be inconveniences caused (noise, dust etc) but these can be minimized and controlled. I feel the school needs to be relocated only if the whole school needs to be re-built/re-constructed or the existing structures were constructed previously in a manner which does allow for new expansion works to be carried out easily.

[KSP]

Dharma:

Hey friends,

Don’t need to worry/panic. “Expansion of school’s infractures”does not mean that school need to move to temporary premises. Most of the time, upgradings/expansion works for schools are quite similar to upgrading of HDB flats in a way. Expansion can be done to existing blocks to create new classrooms with construction of new blocks for classrooms and other facilities. Upgrading of existing classrooms are normally carried out during school holidays to minimise disruption. The upgrading/expansion works can be carried out with the school operating as per normal. Obviously there will be inconveniences caused (noise, dust etc) but these can be minimized and controlled. I feel the school needs to be relocated only if the whole school needs to be re-built/re-constructed or the existing structures were constructed previously in a manner which does allow for new expansion works to be carried out easily.

I'm not pressing the panic button. But I'm don't feel good with
1. Upgrading work being done during normal school day. The children will breath in all the dust. Even when the project (Hillcrest Villa) next to the school was carried out last few years, I felt is not very healthy for the children. Luckily it was TOP not long after the school started this year.
2. The holding school location is unknown and the children may have to travel further.

I really hope that her 6 yrs in RGPS will not be disrupted by all these.