CHIJ Family of Schools

[janet88]

anlynn:

Hi,


Not sure if it's appropriate to post this question here.

I intend to put my elder gal in a CHIJ sch. My younger one is a boy. Their age gap is 3 yrs. Have any parents here send kids to different primary school? Is it too much of a hassle?

My older one is a boy...younger one is a girl.
Both in different primary schools...Hassle is transport. Other than that, we do not have problems with parent-teacher meetings...held at different times of the year. Kids are 4 years age difference...so when daughter went to P1 (CHIJ Toa Payoh), son was in P5. Both morning session.

I am fed up with afternoon session as morning was so rushed for time and evenings were tired after school to get anything done. Had the experience when son was in P1/2.

[janiz]

nansk:

My dd is in CHIJ (Kellock). She participates in the Catholic prayer and hymns one day of the week during assembly. Apparently on other days of the week, they are encouraged to say their own prayers. She does not attend the catechism class; they have some other lessons during that time. So religion is not forced upon the non-religious students.

I also attended a Catholic girls' school in my time, and what I experienced was a gentle exposure to Catholic beliefs, prayers and hymns, all of which I enjoyed and which broadened my perspective towards other religions/cultures.
As regards single sex schools, my dh and I both attended single sex schools and I feel it is the better this way. My dd used to attend a co-ed arts class and one day, I sat in to observe the class. I found that the 3 boys in the class were very restless, noisy, speaking up and demanding the teacher's attention all the time. By contrast, the 3 girls (incl. my dd) were compliant - sitting still and quietly copying the picture from the board - and consequently, were more-or-less ignored by the teacher. That experience, coupled with the fact that my dh and I turned out okay (well-adjusted, not in any way disadvantaged) by our education in single sex schools, sealed my decision to enroll our dd in a girls' school.

Thanks for sharing! Showed DH your sharing and now We prefer our dd to go to a girl's sch too. The only thing that we are worried abt is the distance..we are worried That she may be tired travelling to and fro on the sch bus..

[iggy]

Children are very adaptable. So dont have to worry so much. In fact there is an article in papers today which reported that some Malaysians take 2 hour journey one way to attend classes in singapore ever day. More importantly , I felt,is whether you believe in the school’s philosophy and your child likes the culture.

[cherrygal]

janiz:

The only thing that we are worried abt is the distance..we are worried That she may be tired travelling to and fro on the sch bus..

OLN is the nearest CHIJ to Sengkang. Many of OLN's girls come from Hougang, Sengkang, Punggol, Yio Chu Kang etc. The affiliated secondary school is CHIJ St Joseph's Convent.

If you are living nearer to Buangkok and prefer to travel down Yio Chu Kang road into Serangoon Gardens, then check out CHIJ - Our Lady of Good Counsel. It's at Burghley Drive within the Serangoon Gardens estate. It's also affiliated to St Joseph's Convent.

[janiz]

Thanks iggy and cherrygal. I’m juz worried she may be one of the first to board the bus early in the am!


Cherrygal, i’m staying nearer to punggol side so dun think will consider that…too far! In fact we are within 1km to nan chiau but the chances of entering nan chiau is sooooo slim. Thats why we are considering OLN now

[nansk]

[quote] I'm juz worried she may be one of the first to board the bus early in the am![/quote]
This is a very valid concern. For me, distance would trump school reputation. Meaning, I would any day choose a neighbourhood school nearer my home than a \"branded\" school farther away.
Why are your chances of entering Nan Chiau worse than your chances of entering CHIJ OLN? Do you have time to do PV? Or any clan association you can use?

[spooky]

does anyone knows how does phase 2 registration go about as I am under this phase and I stay more than 2km away. I like to put my gal in chij as its the nearest all gal school most nearest to my place. any advise from experience mums? thks!

[BigDevil]

At phase 2 of the registration, there are Phase 2A1,2A2, 2B, 2C, 2CS.

Exactly which phase are you under?

If you are not sure, then it's best you have a look at http://www.moe.edu.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/phases/ to determine the phase applicable to you.

[spooky]

BigDevil:

At phase 2 of the registration, there are Phase 2A1,2A2, 2B, 2C, 2CS.

Exactly which phase are you under?

If you are not sure, then it's best you have a look at http://www.moe.edu.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/phases/ to determine the phase applicable to you.

Thanks a lot big devil mummy, I'm under 2C does it mean I have to wait till the school finish balloting for this phrase on that day then I have to register with a 2nd option school in the event if I do not get into my first choice during 2C?.....

[phtthp]

Big d is a daddy, not mummy.

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