Catholic High (Primary)

[Japmiki]

Cos the father is old boy and alumni member. And we have no affiliations with schools in the East. If for some reason he does not get in, then we will pick a neighbourhood school. Also Cath High is so highly regarded. Seems a waste to just let go of Phase 2A no?

[jheng]

Japmiki:

Cos the father is old boy and alumni member. And we have no affiliations with schools in the East. If for some reason he does not get in, then we will pick a neighbourhood school. Also Cath High is so highly regarded. Seems a waste to just let go of Phase 2A no?

I will say go for it! Many people do so many things just manage to get a chance for balloting. Don't waste your confirm place in 2A. If you are driving him to school no worries. In china some will try by public transport 2 hrs one way during cold winter/hot summer just to send their kid to a popular tuition class. Singapore is so tiny , just test drive several different routes and time these routes before you decide which one to use & if you try to arrive school by 7am traffic should be ok on non rainy days in addition, CHS has an affiliated sec school which will act as safety net during PSLE hence don't give up your 2A spot! CHS will be having having a family day on 30Jun, bring your boy there for a chance to see what the school is like

[phankao]

jheng:

CHS has an affiliated sec school which will act as safety net during PSLE hence don't give up your 2A spot! CHS will be having having a family day on 30Jun, bring your boy there for a chance to see what the school is like

But I heard that Principal briefed p6 parents this year that the affiliated points will be done away with IP this coming year? Apparently, affiliated boys will be taken in at around 245 to 248 (not sure what?). Outside boys taken at only 250 and above.

Any p6 parents attended the briefing and can elaborate?

[iFirefly]

phankao:

jheng:

CHS has an affiliated sec school which will act as safety net during PSLE hence don't give up your 2A spot! CHS will be having having a family day on 30Jun, bring your boy there for a chance to see what the school is like

But I heard that Principal briefed p6 parents this year that the affiliated points will be done away with IP this coming year? Apparently, affiliated boys will be taken in at around 245 to 248 (not sure what?). Outside boys taken at only 250 and above.

Any p6 parents attended the briefing and can elaborate?

Oh.. No.. Please don't let this be true.. Am hoping my DS2 will qualify for CHS Sec under the affiliation scheme.. That was the reason why I applied for transfer for my DS2, to CHS Pri, last year.. He is in P4 this year..

[phankao]

firefly38:

phankao:

But I heard that Principal briefed p6 parents this year that the affiliated points will be done away with IP this coming year? Apparently, affiliated boys will be taken in at around 245 to 248 (not sure what?). Outside boys taken at only 250 and above.

Any p6 parents attended the briefing and can elaborate?

Oh.. No.. Please don't let this be true.. Am hoping my DS2 will qualify for CHS Sec under the affiliation scheme.. That was the reason why I applied for transfer for my DS2, to CHS Pri, last year.. He is in P4 this year..

If he's in p4, wouldn't you have received a letter from the school informing of this new COP?? When my ds2 was in p2, we received a letter informing us of the new COP of 230 that would affect his cohort. And then those from the cohort after his received another letter for a higher COP, I think.

Maybe you check with school?

If not, then do DSA, like my boy? Altho' I must say that after every term test this year, I hope the school doesn't kick him out.

[Japmiki]

jheng:

Japmiki:

Cos the father is old boy and alumni member. And we have no affiliations with schools in the East. If for some reason he does not get in, then we will pick a neighbourhood school. Also Cath High is so highly regarded. Seems a waste to just let go of Phase 2A no?

I will say go for it! Many people do so many things just manage to get a chance for balloting. Don't waste your confirm place in 2A. If you are driving him to school no worries. In china some will try by public transport 2 hrs one way during cold winter/hot summer just to send their kid to a popular tuition class. Singapore is so tiny , just test drive several different routes and time these routes before you decide which one to use & if you try to arrive school by 7am traffic should be ok on non rainy days in addition, CHS has an affiliated sec school which will act as safety net during PSLE hence don't give up your 2A spot! CHS will be having having a family day on 30Jun, bring your boy there for a chance to see what the school is like

Thank you for your encouragement. I thought very hard about it. And we will go for it and try it out. As for whether he goes to the secondary school then that is really up to him. As a parent, I can do this much for him. The rest I can only encourage and give him opportunities.

Good to know about the family day. Is there any way to get more information about it? I didn't see it on the CHS website. Is it like a fun fair? Open to public?

[iFirefly]

phankao:

firefly38:

[quote=\"phankao\"]
But I heard that Principal briefed p6 parents this year that the affiliated points will be done away with IP this coming year? Apparently, affiliated boys will be taken in at around 245 to 248 (not sure what?). Outside boys taken at only 250 and above.

Any p6 parents attended the briefing and can elaborate?

Oh.. No.. Please don't let this be true.. Am hoping my DS2 will qualify for CHS Sec under the affiliation scheme.. That was the reason why I applied for transfer for my DS2, to CHS Pri, last year.. He is in P4 this year..

If he's in p4, wouldn't you have received a letter from the school informing of this new COP?? When my ds2 was in p2, we received a letter informing
us of the new COP of 230 that would affect his cohort. And then those from the cohort after his received another letter for a higher COP, I think.

Maybe you check with school?

If not, then do DSA, like my boy? Altho' I must say that after every term test this year, I hope the school doesn't kick him out.[/quote]No letter from the school to inform us of it's new cut-off point leh.. Could it be that the letter was given out BEFORE my DS2 joined the school in 2011 (P3)? But I also don't recall receiving the letter, when my DS1 was with the school 2009-2011 (P4-P6).. :scratchhead:

Thanks Phankao.. I will check with the school first before I break the news to DS2.. He has been very complacent, always thinking he has a safety net to fall onto.. Maybe this piece of news will give DS2 a good wake-up call.. :yikes:

[blurblueberry]

Japmiki:

jheng:

[quote=\"Japmiki\"]Cos the father is old boy and alumni member. And we have no affiliations with schools in the East. If for some reason he does not get in, then we will pick a neighbourhood school. Also Cath High is so highly regarded. Seems a waste to just let go of Phase 2A no?

I will say go for it! Many people do so many things just manage to get a chance for balloting. Don't waste your confirm place in 2A. If you are driving him to school no worries. In china some will try by public transport 2 hrs one way during cold winter/hot summer just to send their kid to a popular tuition class. Singapore is so tiny , just test drive several different routes and time these routes before you decide which one to use & if you try to arrive school by 7am traffic should be ok on non rainy days in addition, CHS has an affiliated sec school which will act as safety net during PSLE hence don't give up your 2A spot! CHS will be having having a family day on 30Jun, bring your boy there for a chance to see what the school is like

Thank you for your encouragement. I thought very hard about it. And we will go for it and try it out. As for whether he goes to the secondary school then that is really up to him. As a parent, I can do this much for him. The rest I can only encourage and give him opportunities.

Good to know about the family day. Is there any way to get more information about it? I didn't see it on the CHS website. Is it like a fun fair? Open to public?[/quote]
Hi

I am also planning to enrol my son for 2013 under Phase 2A(1) and I am staying further (Tampines). Will you be putting your son in student care? For the Family Day, is it open to public?

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CH Family Day cum Homecoming Day 2012


http://www.facebook.com/chsfamily

30 June 2012, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
It has fun fair and is open to public.

Photos of previous years events
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawbeanladen/sets/72157624486861832/
http://www.schooltubers.sg/MHT/Photos/Photos_All_Photos.php?albumid=939

[Japmiki]

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Hi

I am also planning to enrol my son for 2013 under Phase 2A(1) and I am staying further (Tampines). Will you be putting your son in student care? For the Family Day, is it open to public?[/quote]

Hi Von,

No I don’t think so. I’m a SAHM. So I will bring him home. Is this student care provided by CHS?