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    • phtthpP Offline
      phtthp
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      2013 P1


      all P1 classes start 1 pm, except for Wed (start 2 pm).
      lessons end 6.30 pm.

      total: eight P1 classes

      P1 Recess time
      1A to 1D : 3 pm - 3.30 pm

      1E to 1H : 3.30 pm - 4 pm

      1A = Altruism
      1B = Benevolence
      1C = Charity
      1D = Diligence

      1E = Empathy
      1F = Faith
      1G = Grace
      1H = Hope

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      • phtthpP Offline
        phtthp
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        KittyBin:
        2011 PSLE Results

        69.5% - Eligible for Express Course in Secondary School
        62.9% - National Average

        98.8% - Overall Passes
        97.4% - National Average
        what is the % for Quality passes (number of A / A*) ?
        what is the % scored > 250 ?

        P5 / P6 - how many top classes are there ?
        can name some better teachers in P6 classes - drill / prepare well for PSLE ?

        what kind of streaming criteria based on (at end of P3) - into P4 top few classes ?

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        • S Offline
          sweet.025906girl
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          Ran1977:
          Hi Mama Ambitious, if you are looking around that area of Tanjong Katong Primary that has the most number of students to VS and RI, based on asking around friends and ex students of these schools - I feel Tao Nan has more no of students who qualify for these top schools vs TKPS.

          This is what I gather...perhaps you want to look at Tao Nan:)
          I agree..TNS is simply the best around the Katong/MP area.
          For myself, I believe that both TKPS and Ngee Ann are equally on par as being 2nd best. Gongshang Primary is also good.

          I think the choice of school and parents involvment is secondary; what matters most is the attitude of the child...if the child has good attitude, then the child certainly can get into a top-notch secondary school. Also, perhaps you should look at the primary school at providing a holistic education (which includes moral and charcater development) rather than just academic performance...

          I speak from experience...I have a son whom is going to P1 in 2014. My sis also has a son the same age. I am the one who takes care of both of them after their preschool as my sis is working while I am a SAHM. My son is brainy but he had such a care-less attitude towards everything...studies, work etc. On the other hand, my sis's son is not so brillant but he has an endearing and never give up attitude. If you ask me which one will go far-I would say my sis's son cos of his attitude.

          My point is that attitude is everything and not which Primary school they start into...even a neighbourhood school can produce scholars if the child has got good attitude:)

          :thankyou:

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          • phtthpP Offline
            phtthp
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            sweet.girl:

            I think the choice of school and parents involvment is secondary; what matters most is the attitude of the child...if the child has good attitude, then the child certainly can get into a top-notch secondary school. Also, perhaps you should look at the primary school at providing a holistic education (which includes moral and charcater development) rather than just academic performance...

            My point is that attitude is everything and not which Primary school they start into...even a neighbourhood school can produce scholars if the child has got good attitude 🙂

            :thankyou:
            Good Post ! 🙂
            :goodpost:

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            • phtthpP Offline
              phtthp
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              - double posting

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              • K Offline
                KittyBin
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                phtthp:
                KittyBin:

                2011 PSLE Results

                69.5% - Eligible for Express Course in Secondary School
                62.9% - National Average

                98.8% - Overall Passes
                97.4% - National Average

                what is the % for Quality passes (number of A / A*) ?
                what is the % scored > 250 ?

                IP5 / P6 - how many top classes are there ?


                can name some better teachers in P6 classes - drill / prepare well for PSLE ?

                what kind of streaming criteria based on (at end of P3) - into P4 top few classes ?

                The above is from the school monthly updates that the school gives to the students. Well, if the school is willing to share on the school website, it also means something ...

                I do not know any. If you look through the yearbook, those teachers who anchor P6, the graduating batch, are supposedly to have the ability & many years of experience to prepare them for PSLE. They are mostly the experienced and some are HODs. If you look through the few years of yearbook, should be good enough to gather those names.

                However, I do not see why it should matter to you, since you cannot decide which class your child is in, let alone the teachers who is going to teach him.

                There are about 2 classes which are stronger academically, usually C and D class. They have another class, O - Olympism which is good in sports and also high ability students. The school did not share with us : ) so you can gather it's mainly due to students being the cream of the crop in the entire level.

                So, it is very important that the child stays positive in his learning attitude and has tried his best each time. From the report book, you cannot tell his relative performance to the rest of the cohort.

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                • Mama_ambitiousM Offline
                  Mama_ambitious
                  last edited by

                  Thanks for the post! I agree…I’ve compared the results personally and both are equally good in terms of academic excellence. As for well rounded development, I have friends who prefer TKPS to Ngee Ann based on their personal experiences.


                  Child’s attitude coupled with right level of exposure to parental guidance and support be it emotional or in terms of enrichment is the way to go perhaps!

                  Will only know when time tells.

                  I do note that TKPS does not give all details on its web. So having the above information is very helpful too.

                  Keep going! Would like to hear more…

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                  • phtthpP Offline
                    phtthp
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                    KittyBin:

                    I do not know any. If you look through the yearbook, those teachers who anchor P6, the graduating batch, are supposedly to have the ability & many years of experience to prepare them for PSLE. They are mostly the experienced and some are HODs. If you look through the few years of yearbook, should be good enough to gather those names.

                    However, I do not see why it should matter to you, since you cannot decide which class your child is in, let alone the teachers who is going to teach him.

                    There are about 2 classes which are stronger academically, usually C and D class. They have another class, O - Olympism which is good in sports and also high ability students. The school did not share with us : ) so you can gather it's mainly due to students being the cream of the crop in the entire level.

                    So, it is very important that the child stays positive in his learning attitude and has tried his best each time. From the report book, you cannot tell his relative performance to the rest of the cohort.
                    the reason why i ask which P6 teachers are better -
                    is because currently, there are some P5 parents going around now asking -
                    which P6 teachers actually can teach better, bec their child is going to sit for next year, 2013 PSLE.
                    To them, having good P6 teacher is very crucial.

                    btw, anyone know what is streaming criteria like (if any) -
                    for P5 entering P6 class(es), or for that matter -
                    for P3 entering P4 class(es) ?

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                    • R Offline
                      Ran1977
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                      phtthp:
                      KittyBin:


                      I do not know any. If you look through the yearbook, those teachers who anchor P6, the graduating batch, are supposedly to have the ability & many years of experience to prepare them for PSLE. They are mostly the experienced and some are HODs. If you look through the few years of yearbook, should be good enough to gather those names.

                      However, I do not see why it should matter to you, since you cannot decide which class your child is in, let alone the teachers who is going to teach him.

                      There are about 2 classes which are stronger academically, usually C and D class. They have another class, O - Olympism which is good in sports and also high ability students. The school did not share with us : ) so you can gather it's mainly due to students being the cream of the crop in the entire level.

                      So, it is very important that the child stays positive in his learning attitude and has tried his best each time. From the report book, you cannot tell his relative performance to the rest of the cohort.

                      the reason why i ask which P6 teachers are better -
                      is because currently, there are some P5 parents going around now asking -
                      which P6 teachers actually can teach better, bec their child is going to sit for next year, 2013 PSLE.
                      To them, having good P6 teacher is very crucial.

                      btw, anyone know what is streaming criteria like (if any) -
                      for P5 entering P6 class(es), or for that matter -
                      for P3 entering P4 class(es) ?

                      :goodpost:

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                      • J Offline
                        J2mum
                        last edited by

                        phtthp, ur child in TKPS? I saw ur posting in Canossa and here.

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