[Geylang] Primary Schools

[susu3]

All these information is so helpful…wil def go for the open house…

[Invictus]

phtthp:

may we hear further experience / opinion from more parents (both ex and current) of Haig Girls school ?

My DD graduated from HGS last year. The school provides holistic approach and caring environment. It suited her style of learning. The school is spacious and kids have lots of space to have fun and other activities.

The principal and teachers are friendly and school conducted various workshops to help parents to understand the PSLE requirements and students' progress.

I would recommend this school to parents who want a more holistic approach in learning. My DD is now studying in St Nicks.

Hope this helps.

[snowball2907]

Went to Haig Girls’ for the open house this morning. Like the school environment, my girl too. Was quite impressed by the two girl prefects who brought us on a tour. They were eloquent and seemed very disciplined. They answered all my questions tactfully! Somehow, can feel the school does emphasise on character building and leadership skills, not to mention creativity which is their niche. These two girls told us they love HGS, it is a nice and friendly environment. When I said my girl is shy, the girls replied not to worry as the school will help her build up her confidence. They also said they don’t compete for good results but study hard. One of them wants to enter RGS and the other SOTA for their secondary education. Looks like they have good results and clearly know what they want. Am definitely comfortable putting my girl there, looks like they have a holistic style of teaching - not just focusing on academic excellence. (I prefer HGS to Ngee Ann Pri after I attended their open house yesterday too. They have a higher percentage of boys. The school seemed noisy, maybe because the CCAs were taking place.)

[phtthp]

July 2012 Registration (for 2013 Primary 1 intake: born 2006)


Phase 1 Geylang schools
end of day 2 (4 July 2012, Wednesday)

vacancies, applicants, Percentage of seats Been Taken up (%)

1 Kong Hwa \t270\t120\t44.4 %

2 Maha Bodhi \t330\t136\t41.2 %


3 Geylang Methodist School (Primary)\t270\t102\t37.8 %

4 Eunos \t180\t51\t28.3 %


5 MacPherson \t180\t45\t25 %

6 Haig Girls’ \t180\t42\t23.3 %


7 Canossa Convent \t120\t12\t10 %

[johncwk]

Does anyone know when Geylang Methodist Primary School & Kong Hwa School is going to turn single session?

[AprilGirl]

Geylang methodist is unlikely due to space constraints but Kong Hwa planned to do it for next yr

[looney]

For Geylang Methodist, I received the memo from the school that they are planning to go into single session..But i forget about the year already. :love:

[johncwk]

AprilGirl:

Geylang methodist is unlikely due to space constraints but Kong Hwa planned to do it for next yr

Thanks for the info...

[Apple333]

johncwk:

AprilGirl:

Geylang methodist is unlikely due to space constraints but Kong Hwa planned to do it for next yr

Thanks for the info...

What I understand from the school memo is that the school (gmps) will eventually convert to single session. An upgrading project is in process. Seems like they have planned to have an additional new building and indoor sports hall. As for when exactly they will convert to single session, I have no idea. Maybe you can call up the school and check. Previously, I heard from a staff that the school has reduced their intake since last year (not sure the exact year) as they are working towards single session. That's why they are not able to take in the same number of students as previously.

[tankee]

School / Vacancy for 2A2 / Number Registered

(as of 12Jul)

Canossa Convent Primary School – 107 – 6
Eunos Primary School – 129 – 8
Geylang Methodist School (Primary) – 168 – 20
Haig Girls’ School – 138 – 20
Kong Hwa School – 136 – 49
MacPherson Primary School – 135 – 5
Maha Bodhi School – 170 – 74