Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[phtthp]

cherrygal:

Not abolish Phase 2A. They should give non-SC siblings of current non-SC students, and the non-SC alumni less priority... with the policy changes, it still does not affect the non-SCs in Phase 1 and Phase 2A. They still have priority over most of the SCs and they will rush for the earlier phases since they still qualify for them.


That's why some popular schools see even worse situations coz now, the PR alumni/siblings must die-die enter that school even if they live at the other end of the island.

This situation will be prevalent until many years later when the last of the PR students (with no other younger sibling) graduate, and their kids too, and their grandkids too... no end lah.

believe MOE scrutinize this year data closely, examine how effective is their policy impemented ?

what if scaly announce new changes to next year P1 registration: take out all the non SC sbilings / alumni from Phase 1 & 2A ?

These non SC places released will then be allocated to the SC Phase 2B & 2C applicants. This then truly & effectively become the clear definition of \"Absolute Priority for SC citizens\", across all Phases.

[cherrygal]

Then hurrah

[citygirl]

I’m going to register my DS at St.Gabriel’s tomorrow. Am within 1km so it should be no sweat getting in. Still feeling a little nervous though as I’ve agonised over this for the last three years. I still have questions racing through my mind - "is this a good school?", "is this school good for my son?", "are other options like Kuo Chuan better?", "should I give up my place at St. Gabs and go for ACJS in Phase 2C - further from home, but a school I feel a connection with as it’s my alma mater?"…


But I am thankful that I have options, and thankful that even the "worst" school in Singapore is likely to be a far better option than what many children in Asia have.

So to all Mummies and Daddies out there, Singaporeans and PRs, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I hope everyone gets a place in the school that is best for their child. One that would nurture them to the best of their abilities and impart good values to them.

My best wishes to all!

[J_C_M_L]

citygirl:

I'm going to register my DS at St.Gabriel's tomorrow. Am within 1km so it should be no sweat getting in. Still feeling a little nervous though as I've agonised over this for the last three years. I still have questions racing through my mind - \"is this a good school?\", \"is this school good for my son?\", \"are other options like Kuo Chuan better?\", \"should I give up my place at St. Gabs and go for ACJS in Phase 2C - further from home, but a school I feel a connection with as it's my alma mater?\"...


But I am thankful that I have options, and thankful that even the \"worst\" school in Singapore is likely to be a far better option than what many children in Asia have.

So to all Mummies and Daddies out there, Singaporeans and PRs, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I hope everyone gets a place in the school that is best for their child. One that would nurture them to the best of their abilities and impart good values to them.

My best wishes to all!

Hi, citygirl. Glad to seeya in KS forum again. Both the ACPS & ACJS very tough this year. At least u have a good alternative wheras if I failed the 2B & 2C balloting, my DS will be posted to Balestiar Primary. I'm sort of regretted my decision to forgo my alma mater and chose to try my hand on a school which is so limited in vacancies. Sigh...... Nothing much I could do now but keep my fingers crossed and pray hard.

[dorisp]

citygirl:

I'm going to register my DS at St.Gabriel's tomorrow. Am within 1km so it should be no sweat getting in. Still feeling a little nervous though as I've agonised over this for the last three years. I still have questions racing through my mind - \"is this a good school?\", \"is this school good for my son?\", \"are other options like Kuo Chuan better?\", \"should I give up my place at St. Gabs and go for ACJS in Phase 2C - further from home, but a school I feel a connection with as it's my alma mater?\"...


But I am thankful that I have options, and thankful that even the \"worst\" school in Singapore is likely to be a far better option than what many children in Asia have.

So to all Mummies and Daddies out there, Singaporeans and PRs, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I hope everyone gets a place in the school that is best for their child. One that would nurture them to the best of their abilities and impart good values to them.

My best wishes to all!

I find a lot of comfort reading your post. Thank you!

:hugs:

[jheng]

lilfeets:

Today's ST has a parent writing in to ask for abolishing of Phase 2A: http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Sto ... 23421.html


Priority for citizens not effective enough...

In my 2 cents opinion, maybe MOE should start to look at ownership of the property use for registration rather than IC address, many people rent a place to register their children. Especially those within 1km from good school.

Many good school now are a result of hard work from school staff, kids studying there & parents/alumni support. The bonding with the school for generations will never be understood by outsiders who just want to take advantage of the current success of the school. My FIL & DH went to the same school, they are passionate about their school, join the same alumni, contributed much to the school in everyways they can even after they graduated. So naturally we will want our DS to have a secure place in the same school, share the same spirit & passion too!

[Barbiemoney]

SunshineMommy:

Hi,

i am registering my dd next yr. between Poi Ching School (SAP Sch) n Nan Chiau Pri Sch, which school would you choose? We are both 1-2km from both Sch under P2B. We PV in poi Ching n shkk (3rd yr). Poi Ching is current property n Nan Chiau is under construction (TOP 2013/4). In dilemma... I heard NCPS is soon a SAP school, not sure when this will happen. Is that true?

NCPS conducted balloting within 1km in phase 2B & 2C.

If you are stayed 1-2km the chances very slim.

The classes will be reduce to 7 classes for PCS, but I'm not sure when, you may call the school to confirm again.

Not sure will NCPS switch to single session or not.

[rainn_77]

Hello All,


Would you advise which school is of a better choice. White Sands Pri (within 1km) and Chongzheng Pri School (1km-2km)? Im thinking of which PV should I apply...

Many thanks!

[Barbiemoney]

rainn_77:

Hello All,


Would you advise which school is of a better choice. White Sands Pri (within 1km) and Chongzheng Pri School (1km-2km)? Im thinking of which PV should I apply...

Many thanks!

Just apply both school PV , see which school accept you and offer you job.
There are parents who rejected by school.

[mikeveronreilly]

you know what they should do to spread out to attain the evenness of the schools

is to take out some of the prinicpals from the popular schools and some of the stronger teachers and move them to some of the weaker schools to boost the standards and groom their teachers … thats just an idea , then the vice principals of the popular schools can still maintain the standards … of those schools …
why do unpopular schools need to suffer , as motto says all schools are good schools , prove us wrong move the staff and offer the existing principals a challenge … to boost weaker schools