Rivervale Primary

[MUMMYOF3]

miffy_ang:

Hi, has the single session started yet?

If i'm not wrong, will be going on single session next year onwards.

[Sunflower mummy]

Dear Parents, thinking that this is the number 2 school in Sengkang? Please spend sometime to ask around from parents of existing students studying here. Dont know anyone there? Stand around the front and back gate, good enough for you to listen. Dig more otherwise regret later!

[mummy so kiasu]

Sunflower mummy:

Dear Parents, thinking that this is the number 2 school in Sengkang? Please spend sometime to ask around from parents of existing students studying here. Dont know anyone there? Stand around the front and back gate, good enough for you to listen. Dig more otherwise regret later!

You sound like an unhappy Rivervale Pri kid's parent. However, I agree with you that asking parents of existing students could find out more about the school. I have a friend whose son is in P6. She told me that his class teachers kept changing when he was in P5 last year. Almost wanted to send her younger boy to another school this year. I had advice her not to ballot for Nan Chiau. Her younger son might end up unable to get a place in both popular schools in Sengkang. Rivervale Pri standard is quite high & the principal pushes the P6 kids by setting them high target. They also need to go back to school on the first & last weeks of mid year holidays.

[J and J]

:goodpost:

Sunflower mummy:

Dear Parents, thinking that this is the number 2 school in Sengkang? Please spend sometime to ask around from parents of existing students studying here. Dont know anyone there? Stand around the front and back gate, good enough for you to listen. Dig more otherwise regret later!

[Sunflower mummy]

Few years back, when I enrolled my child, I also heard from neighbours that RV is one of the top school in Sengkang. Only when you are in the school then you will realise that the school may not be what it is. But glad my nightmares over

Thus my piece of advise : check the school thoroughly with existing parents, dont go by its popularity. Our children future lies in the decision of parents. And always be an active parents to find out from our children their learnings in school. These days cant trust the school and the teachers completely.

[isetan]

mummy so kiasu:

Sunflower mummy:

Dear Parents, thinking that this is the number 2 school in Sengkang? Please spend sometime to ask around from parents of existing students studying here. Dont know anyone there? Stand around the front and back gate, good enough for you to listen. Dig more otherwise regret later!

You sound like an unhappy Rivervale Pri kid's parent. However, I agree with you that asking parents of existing students could find out more about the school. I have a friend whose son is in P6. She told me that his class teachers kept changing when he was in P5 last year. Almost wanted to send her younger boy to another school this year. I had advice her not to ballot for Nan Chiau. Her younger son might end up unable to get a place in both popular schools in Sengkang. Rivervale Pri standard is quite high & the principal pushes the P6 kids by setting them high target. They also need to go back to school on the first & last weeks of mid year holidays.

I saw their P6 Sa1 exam paper. In my opinion, can be on par with raffles girl school standard.

[friendship]

whether number 1 or 2 or 3 in sengkang, it is from PSLE results that determines.


Singapore government implements policy, 100% citizens agree mah? based on election result only 60% support.

[mummy so kiasu]

Sunflower mummy:

Few years back, when I enrolled my child, I also heard from neighbours that RV is one of the top school in Sengkang. Only when you are in the school then you will realise that the school may not be what it is. But glad my nightmares over

Thus my piece of advise : check the school thoroughly with existing parents, dont go by its popularity. Our children future lies in the decision of parents. And always be an active parents to find out from our children their learnings in school. These days cant trust the school and the teachers completely.

Strongly agreed. :hi5: :goodpost:

[mummy so kiasu]

Whether no. 1 or 2. It is solely base on popularity. There must be due to some reasons that people prefer these schools. Maybe their standard is high, PSLE result is good etc. I strongly agree with sunflower mummy, it is better to find out more about the school before making your choice. Your child will be with the school for 6 years and you want to be sure that he/she will be well taken care.

[Sunflower mummy]

mummy so kiasu:

Sunflower mummy:

Dear Parents, thinking that this is the number 2 school in Sengkang? Please spend sometime to ask around from parents of existing students studying here. Dont know anyone there? Stand around the front and back gate, good enough for you to listen. Dig more otherwise regret later!

You sound like an unhappy Rivervale Pri kid's parent. However, I agree with you that asking parents of existing students could find out more about the school. I have a friend whose son is in P6. She told me that his class teachers kept changing when he was in P5 last year. Almost wanted to send her younger boy to another school this year. I had advice her not to ballot for Nan Chiau. Her younger son might end up unable to get a place in both popular schools in Sengkang. Rivervale Pri standard is quite high & the principal pushes the P6 kids by setting them high target. They also need to go back to school on the first & last weeks of mid year holidays.

Hi! Mummy so kiasu,
Whether the school standard is really that high, I am doubtful.But majority of the kids are having tuition, so if the students done well, the credit may be belongs to the tuition centres. In this school, change teachers, teachers on course, relief teachers only nanny are very common here.One thing that is very frustrating - the school dont bother to plan and organise.From their miserable canteen food,the curriculum.....etc.All are basic needs.But its a great disappointment.I only regret for my involvement for the past few years in giving my services to them.