Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)

[Eagle-Ladybird]

I recently had a conversation with a colleague of mine on primary schools. I told him that we would like to admit our son to ACS Primary (or Junior), and he gave me a frown, and gave me his reasons. Anyway, it all comes back to the same source - "full of kids from rich family"


So, the question I wanted to pose is, whether your kids who are already in there, are they actually affected by this "rich kid" thing i.e. peer pressure to have this and that, been here and there, and that sort . . .

It would be great if I could have some headsup on this . .

[Namie]

Eagle-Ladybird:

I recently had a conversation with a colleague of mine on primary schools. I told him that we would like to admit our son to ACS Primary (or Junior), and he gave me a frown, and gave me his reasons. Anyway, it all comes back to the same source - \"full of kids from rich family\"


So, the question I wanted to pose is, whether your kids who are already in there, are they actually affected by this \"rich kid\" thing i.e. peer pressure to have this and that, been here and there, and that sort . . .

It would be great if I could have some headsup on this . .

There is no shame in being in a school full of rich kids. And frankly, I feel that those people who made comments about the school is for the rich are just jealous.

[mummyoftwo]

Eagle-Ladybird:

I recently had a conversation with a colleague of mine on primary schools. I told him that we would like to admit our son to ACS Primary (or Junior), and he gave me a frown, and gave me his reasons. Anyway, it all comes back to the same source - \"full of kids from rich family\"


So, the question I wanted to pose is, whether your kids who are already in there, are they actually affected by this \"rich kid\" thing i.e. peer pressure to have this and that, been here and there, and that sort . . .

It would be great if I could have some headsup on this . .

This is not really true. My son is P3 now in ACSP and for the last 3 years, there are rich boys and also HDB boys, so there is a mixture but to the boys, this does not affect the friendship. Only when there are parties, some are grand and some are simple but the boys are happy just to play together.

[ChiefKiasu]

I do have a friend who is an ex-ACS alumni. He was by no means rich when he was in school… and he is quite adament that his 2 children goes back to study in his alma mater. The ACS alumni is definitely very supportive of their old school, as indicative of the extremely high take up rates in Phase 1-2A of every P1 Registration exercises.

[Eagle-Ladybird]

Pleasant surprise that subsequent to the above posting, I found out one of my colleagues was from ACS Primary, and one of my Directors kid was also from there. They gave similar facts, but different interpretation.


well, anyway, we are quite final (especially my wife) on our school of choice for our DS . . just wanted to learn more of the \"insights\", so hopefully we're well prepared for it.

Thanks for all the replies

[leeven]

Hi please advise the school timings and school bus facility to CCK. will there be a school bus in case of CCA’s and extra classes. My son got in to GEP. so checking which school to put in

[clayman]

leeven:

Hi please advise the school timings and school bus facility to CCK. will there be a school bus in case of CCA's and extra classes. My son got in to GEP. so checking which school to put in

Hi there,

Congrats to you and your son for getting into GEP.

School timing is 7.30am to 1.30pm everyday except wednesday which ends at 1.00pm. CCAs are usually on Fridays. If your son has CCAs and the other extra classes, the 2nd bus leaves at 4.30pm.

Usually the Chinese Alive! and IRS classes end by 3.15pm, which are conducted on Mondays and Tuesdays. He would have more than 1 hour to hang around school before the bus leaves.

My son will be in GEP P5 next year. I think ACS GEP classes are the most 'relaxed' amongst the 9 centres. The boys really enjoy it and do not sense any stress from them even before the SA2 exams.

Hope to see you in ACS!

[leeven]

clayman:

leeven:

Hi please advise the school timings and school bus facility to CCK. will there be a school bus in case of CCA's and extra classes. My son got in to GEP. so checking which school to put in

Hi there,

Congrats to you and your son for getting into GEP.

School timing is 7.30am to 1.30pm everyday except wednesday which ends at 1.00pm. CCAs are usually on Fridays. If your son has CCAs and the other extra classes, the 2nd bus leaves at 4.30pm.

Usually the Chinese Alive! and IRS classes end by 3.15pm, which are conducted on Mondays and Tuesdays. He would have more than 1 hour to hang around school before the bus leaves.

My son will be in GEP P5 next year. I think ACS GEP classes are the most 'relaxed' amongst the 9 centres. The boys really enjoy it and do not sense any stress from them even before the SA2 exams.

Hope to see you in ACS!

:thankyou: very much...I hope I will be sharing my experience in near future to the future GEP parents. thnx again. quite a lots of info

[Padre]

Hi leeven,


Congratulations.

I hope you have a better idea of what to expect after the briefing on Wednesday.

My kiasu wife actually visited the schools we short-listed when kiddo got into GEP last year. They both liked ACS(P).

Incidentally, ACS(P) is holding a fund-raising carvinal tomorrow. Bring your family there to have a taste of ACS culture, esp the parental involvement. I think it would not be incorrect to say it's 'unparalleled'.

Finding a parking lot would be a challenge but shuttle service is available from Newton Food Centre CP.

Cheers! :celebrate:

Padre

[leeven]

Padre:

Hi leeven,


Congratulations.

I hope you have a better idea of what to expect after the briefing on Wednesday.

My kiasu wife actually visited the schools we short-listed when kiddo got into GEP last year. They both liked ACS(P).

Incidentally, ACS(P) is holding a fund-raising carvinal tomorrow. Bring your family there to have a taste of ACS culture, esp the parental involvement. I think it would not be incorrect to say it's 'unparalleled'.

Finding a parking lot would be a challenge but shuttle service is available from Newton Food Centre CP.

Cheers! :celebrate:

Padre

Thnx a lot . sorry o just saw the msg. Was out the whole day sending my DS for Piano class and Swimming. Got to talk to the team in booth during the briefing. Just waiting for the great Nov 24th (that's the day I will get my letter of posting). thnx . :D.