[Punggol] Primary Schools

[kome]

mrswongtuition:

kome:

I am going to enrol my DS to the new Punggol View Primary. Just near my house. So glad that they are able to start operation in 2013.

This means that you stay near me.
I'm just beside the school.

Anyway, though hubby and I have 'decided' on the school for my 5yo, I'm rethinking due to logistics (the school is in Bukit Timah).

Hubby's take: Just enrol at his alma mater (Bukit Timah) and try out. If we really can't cope or my boy doesn't like the school, then we transfer him to Punggol View which is just beside us.

My wavering take: Why not just enrol in Punggol View and I coach him from home?
Then other factors come to mind: Overseas/competition opportunities. Usually new schools don't have school team and this leads to lesser opportunities. Not that my boy will most likely be on school team, but there's just a possibility.

Now, I'm sitting on the fence. Hubby will most likely say 'yes' to my decision. Study at a school near Punggol? Or send to Bukit Timah daily?

Initially I face the same dilemma as you. But in the end i follow hubby decision to enrol in Punggol View. I scare that i will be too rush and tired if i enrol my DS to a further school that is away from Punggol. Coz i will be the one sending my DS and his younger bro to school and nursery in the morning. The shorter travel time the better, DS will not be so tired and is shelter to our hse. Will not be scare of heavy rain. Than i can supervise his school work at home.

[Maybe]

My girl is going to P1 next year and I intend to send her to Punggol Green Primary School which is near my home. Anyone have any news on this new school? Thanks!

[miffy_ang]

Hi,


Since Mee Toh is a Buddhist school, do the students take religious studies? Thks.

[itskryptic]

No. They have Dharma classes on Saturdays for parents and pupils who are keen on Buddhist religious studies but it is pretty much a secular environment on schooling days. The school emphasizes a lot on exemplary values and character building for all pupils. This is what sets Mee Toh apart from the other schools in Punggol/Seng Kang.

miffy_ang:

Hi,

Since Mee Toh is a Buddhist school, do the students take religious studies? Thks.

[phtthp]

2013 P1 intake: Punggol schools


http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/#punggol

10 classes (300 pupils) : Mee Toh, Horizon

9 classes (270 pupils): Edgefield

8 classes (240 pupils): Greendale

7 classes (210 pupils): Punggol Green, Punggol View

[itskryptic]

For parents who may be interested in enrolling your child/ward in the two new schools in Punggol, here are some information that you might find useful.


Punggol Green Primary School
98 Punggol Walk S(828772)
http://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg/

Principal-Designate: Mdm Chua Lay Tin
(Current Principal of Ang Mo Kio Primary School)

Vice Principal-Designate: Mr Goh Chang Chuen
(Former Vice Principal of Wellington Primary School)

Punggol View Primary School
9 Punggol Place S(828845)
http://www.punggolviewpri.moe.edu.sg/

Principal-Designate: Mr Tay Hsien Chuan, Kelvin
(Current Principal of Keming Primary School)

Vice Principal-Designate: Mr Chua Chye Hock
(Former Vice Principal of Tanjong Katong Primary School)

You might also want to note that there will be a joint roadshow held by the two schools on 14 July 2012 (Saturday) at Edgefield Secondary School's Multi-Purpose Hall. Do visit their websites for more information about the roadshow and to register for the event. Also, each school has posted details about the school and profiles of the leaders, so, you might also want to check those out.

With the addition of these 2 schools, Punggol now boasts a wider selection of 6 schools. Maybe the admin should add the two new schools into the choices in the poll above as well.

[bingobongo]

Is there any open house for edge field pri sch this year?

[itskryptic]

Not too sure about that but this is what you can read on their website. Maybe you might want to attend this session, just in case there is no open house this year.


Breakfast with the Principal for Potential P1 Parents
Date: 13th July 2012
Time: 7.45am to 9.45am
Venue: Edgefield Primary School (Resource Room)

Breakfast with the Principal sessions offer opportunities for the principal and parents/guardians to discuss school programmes and policies over an informal breakfast session at the school. This breakfast session is meant for our potential Primary 1 parents whose children will be enrolling in Primary 1 in 2013. Please note that attendance is not complusory for all parents. If you are keen and available to attend this session, please register by clicking on the following link:

http://www.edgefieldpri.moe.edu.sg/cos/o.x?ptid=88417&c=/wbn/campaign&func=view&cid=868/

To facilitate meaningful interactions, these sessions are kept to a group size of 50.
Online registration closes on 6 July 2012.

bingobongo:

Is there any open house for edge field pri sch this year?

[dadimumi]

Hi,


My son will b going to primary one next year. I am aiming for Mee Toh as I am staying around there. Would like advice on any good before after school care for my boy? Thank

Dadimumi

[celwong]

Dear all, till now still pondering between edgefield (200m), horizon (200m) and greendale (50m).


Was thinking of horizon however bit worried over their higher chinese and their HYPY.

Greendale is the best in distance however the school is very quiet in forum thread.

Can anyone advise which school is the better one?

thank you all!