Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[karenmok]

Hi,

Which schools have physical education on a daily basis? Is it really a good idea to have so frequent PE, when this time can be devoted to other subjects? Having PE too frequently may also tire the kid, who may have trouble working towards PSLE.
What do you say?

[sunnyisland]

qms:

sunnyisland:

Thank you for enlightening me on the caregivers route. That was something new to me. Does that mean I can enroll in RMPS in phase 2a and subsequent go for Phase 2C if we decide to switch schools?

You are allowed to enrol in RMPS in P2A. However, you need to withdraw your application with the school should you decide to enrol with another school in P2C. Once you have withdrawn from RMPS, you are not able to go back to the school to claim the place should you be unsuccessful in P2C. So, plan your move wisely.

Actually, have you considered moving closer to RMPS?

sunnyisland:

What other schools in Jurong West are good?

You may like to read the Jurong West thread located within this Primary Schools - Selection and Registration section for more information.

sunnyisland:

I can't seem to find the thread for Frontier Pri networking though.

I see that you have found your way to the thread. There must be a reason why this school was so hot in last year's P1 registration even though it was a new school. So, talk to the parents there. Am sure you will get the information you have been looking for. :celebrate:

I dont think we will be moving anytime close to RMPS although my mom stays near. Does RMPS has a history of balloting?

Going through the threads, the best bet may be betwen Frontier Pri and Jurong West Pri. Since both are within 1km of our residence. The next is probably to have a back up school in case we do not get a place.

[qms]

sunnyisland:

I dont think we will be moving anytime close to RMPS although my mom stays near. Does RMPS has a history of balloting?

RMPS has a history of balloting within 1 km in P2C. However, since your child will be in P2A, you do not need to worry, for now.

[sunnyisland]

qms:

sunnyisland:

I dont think we will be moving anytime close to RMPS although my mom stays near. Does RMPS has a history of balloting?

RMPS has a history of balloting within 1 km in P2C. However, since your child will be in P2A, you do not need to worry, for now.

Thank you very much! Well earn more grey hair after this whole process.

[lovelyworld]

Hi,


Anyone staying in choa chu kang area and send their kid to Henry Park Primary? I would like to know the estimate time to travel from CCK to HPPS by school bus. Pls advise. Thks

[BigMomma]

lovelyworld:

Hi,


Anyone staying in choa chu kang area and send their kid to Henry Park Primary? I would like to know the estimate time to travel from CCK to HPPS by school bus. Pls advise. Thks

As HPPS is popular, how did you manage to enrol your kid there? Part of the alumni group?

[stefanie]

Hi,


any comments on cedar primary school?

[Sab3883]

Hi everybody…I’m an ex IJ gal from our lady queen of peace. Im preparing my gal for next yr primary one…I stay at Sin Ming near Bishan. Therefore I can only choose Ai Tong or Marymount Convent and fall to phrase 2c. Any comment on Ai tong and Marymount convent? Ai tong is abit hard to enter and Marymount convent chances is higher. Any advices?. TIA…

[cherrygal]

Sab3883:

Hi everybody...I'm an ex IJ gal from our lady queen of peace. Im preparing my gal for next yr primary one..I stay at Sin Ming near Bishan. Therefore I can only choose Ai Tong or Marymount Convent and fall to phrase 2c. Any comment on Ai tong and Marymount convent? Ai tong is abit hard to enter and Marymount convent chances is higher. Any advices?. TIA....

Ai Tong is definitely very tough to ballot even at 1km. But if you don't mind Marymount Convent, then what I would suggest is for you to try the balloting at Ai Tong first at Phase 2C, then if unsuccessful, go to Marymount at Phase 2C Supplementary. Historically speaking, Marymount has places at P2C Supp.

If you want a stress-free registration, just go to Marymount at Phase 2C directly. Guaranteed place.

[takedad]

Saw this article in stomp on the link below and went to the school website to research.


Principle's message is good and school seem quite new but abit far fr my place

The library is really nice though!

Son starting primary school next year and im looking ard.
Montford is near my place n currently the top in my list.

Any feedbacks about Montford?



http://getai.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/this_urban_jungle/1701888/primary_school_library_impresses_with_touchscreen.html