Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[split]

Need some advise here, my son was born on 2007 and now im thinking of which sch to place him in, im currently staying at yishun;


Jiemin pri - phase 2a as hb is ex-student
northland < 1km
Xinmin pri - phase 2a as im ex-student > 1km from my mum place
Hougang primary < 1km from my mum place
move house to other location, as hb and i have intention to change into a bigger house since we got 3 kids

[cherrygal]

Since you intend to move, buy a place near your mom and choose Xinmin Pri (guaranteed a place at least). Good reviews and not very far from Hougang Pri.


It will be for the best as your mom can help you with afterschool care.

Northland is good but you may not be able to ballot in. Too stressful.

[cherrygal]

0610yuki:

Hi all, please give me your comments on these school

(1) Balestier Hill Primary School
(2) Hong Wen Primary School
(3) Farrer Park Primary School

Thank you.

Out of these 3, only Hong Wen made an impression. Go to the networking thread if you want more in depth knowledge.

[phtthp]

out of the 3, i’ll choose … Hong Wen

[janet88]

split:

Need some advise here, my son was born on 2007 and now im thinking of which sch to place him in, im currently staying at yishun;


Jiemin pri - phase 2a as hb is ex-student
northland < 1km
Xinmin pri - phase 2a as im ex-student > 1km from my mum place
Hougang primary < 1km from my mum place
move house to other location, as hb and i have intention to change into a bigger house since we got 3 kids

You get to enjoy phase 2A for 2 schools. However, you have to consider some factors:
1)is the school in morning or afternoon session?
2) supposing morn session, is the school far from your mum's place if she looks after?
3) do you plan to put your son in before/after school care?

[lily.038818loo]

Hi, can anyone advise me what is the ranking of Canberra Primary Sch as I was intending to send my girl who is going into P1 next year?

[0610yuki]

Hi parents,

Please share what do you consider when choose a primary school.

[cherrygal]

0610yuki:

Hi parents,

Please share what do you consider when choose a primary school.

1. Brand Name
2. Distance (preferably not more than 5km away)
3. Mission school or not (if Christian)
4. Same gender or co-ed (I prefer same gender)
5. Affiliation to secondary school (safety net)
6. How tough is the competition to get in (balloting stress)
7. SAP school or not (compulsory Higher Chinese)
8. Availability of certain CCAs (depends on which sport your kid is good at)

[meiah]

My order would be … 5, 6, 4, 2. If the end result consists of 1, it’s a bonus!

[tiffanyy35.010438hotmail.010438com]

Hi my dd will be entering p1 in 2013, coincidentally my area (fernvale) has a new pri sch (sengkang green) starting 2013.


My 1st choice is nan chiau, but history trend till 2010 says for 2c ballot within 1 click. I'm 1.2km away Unless 2011 results shows otherwise after the implementation of singaporeans 1st.

So I left with Fernvale pri within 1 km or the new (sengkang green) jus a street away.

Pls advise should I enroll in the new sch or Fernvale pri (history of abt 7 yrs)

Any ideal how to check who will be the principal of the new school?