[Clementi] Primary Schools

[dottypooh]

Hi potatomato,


My child is in P3 this year. Her learning experience in Qifa has been great so far. Initially she had problems adjusting in P1, with open communication with the class teacher and the school, areas of concern was targeted very quickly and resulted to better learning and my child looks forward to school everyday.
It also helps to volunteer in school, you actually know the school better and can relate to your child better. As a volunteer, you get to see changes in school n you are more aware of things happening in school such as new swinging benches, new canteen stalls and improvement of other school facilities. Teachers are also more comfortable with you as you are a familiar face in school. My child’s mother tongue teacher will always update me on her progress, so I don’t have to wait till PTM(parent teacher meeting) to be updated. My PTM sessions are usually short as I am already updated quite frequently informally. Hehe! Your child will also feel more at ease in school because it will not be viewed as a "scary" place.
During recess, there will be teachers walking in the canteen making sure they are eating right. Also, a cleaning auntie will always be there in case of any spillage; the mess will be cleared up almost immediately. And if it is really hot day, students will be asked to play in the indoor basketball courts. The school is generally clean, that’s why the school was chosen as a fliming school for "when the school bells ring",the most recent season.
The children there are also polite, they don’t just greet the teachers, they also bow their heads n greet the parent volunteers as well.
The vibe in the school is nice, there are a lot of students staying at the Parc too. It is 2 bus stops away from the school. More convenient than the other 2 schools that you are considering.

Hope this post helps… very lengthy… hehe

[cat_quek]

I am staying in Jalan Lempeng area which is very near to Nan Hua pr(ideally can walk to school is the best). HOwever past balloting history shows that usually application is 200% for phase 2c.


I am old girl of Qifa.
Wonder if I should go for balloting at P2c Nan HUa Primary or just go with Qifa.

How easy is it to get into PV at Nan Hua? Any past volunteers can share your experience?

[dottypooh]

cat_quek:

I am staying in Jalan Lempeng area which is very near to Nan Hua pr(ideally can walk to school is the best). HOwever past balloting history shows that usually application is 200% for phase 2c.


I am old girl of Qifa.
Wonder if I should go for balloting at P2c Nan HUa Primary or just go with Qifa.

How easy is it to get into PV at Nan Hua? Any past volunteers can share your experience?

Hi cat_quek,

It is dangerous to try phrase 2C in Nan Hua cos if you can't get any seats from the balloting, you might not be able to get any from Qifa as well cos since 2014, there has been balloting in phrase 2C.

What some parents would do is..... though it is highly discouraged!!!!! They secure a place in pharse 2A under old boy/girl scheme then decide if it is worth it to give it up in phrase 2C to try balloting for a place in the other school. But it is very risky.
Perhaps you can try applying to be a PV in Nan Hua first as I gathered from some; not so easy at all. Another factor you need to look out for is the number of 40 hours PVs in the school. If they have thirty 40 hours PVs in the school, you might have to go through balloting as the available seats under phrase 2B is lesser than thirty.

Hope the info helps

[mumofboys2]

Anyone staying at varsity park? There is no school within the 2km radius.so where do you send your children? Does this mean our chances of getting into the schools are very slim?

[sky minecrafter]

mumofboys2:

varsity park? where do you send your children? Does this mean our chances of getting into the schools are very slim?

Hi mumofboys2, a K2 schoolmate living in Varsity Park is thinking of (1) Bukit Timah Primary (to rely on school bus service) (2) Qifa Primary. Qifa is nearer but likely to be over-subscribed, or so it is said.

[mumofboys2]

Thank you!

sky minecrafter:

mumofboys2:

varsity park? where do you send your children? Does this mean our chances of getting into the schools are very slim?

Hi mumofboys2, a K2 schoolmate living in Varsity Park is thinking of (1) Bukit Timah Primary (to rely on school bus service) (2) Qifa Primary. Qifa is nearer but likely to be over-subscribed, or so it is said.

[angell]

sky minecrafter:

mumofboys2:

varsity park? where do you send your children? Does this mean our chances of getting into the schools are very slim?

Hi mumofboys2, a K2 schoolmate living in Varsity Park is thinking of (1) Bukit Timah Primary (to rely on school bus service) (2) Qifa Primary. Qifa is nearer but likely to be over-subscribed, or so it is said.

Hi mumofboys2

Most kids living in this area go to Qifa, Clementi Pri. & Pei Tong Pri. Those who cannot get into the above three will go to Bt Timah Pri.

Hope this helps.

[cat_quek]

sky minecrafter:

mumofboys2:

varsity park? where do you send your children? Does this mean our chances of getting into the schools are very slim?

Hi mumofboys2, a K2 schoolmate living in Varsity Park is thinking of (1) Bukit Timah Primary (to rely on school bus service) (2) Qifa Primary. Qifa is nearer but likely to be over-subscribed, or so it is said.

Is Qifa over subscribed? Thought in clementi so far only Nan Hua is popular

[sky minecrafter]

cat_quek:

Qifa over subscribed? clementi so far only Nan Hua is popular

Hi, The schoolmate feels tt Qifa Pri is popular among e residents in e West Coast area. Nan Hua Pri & Clementi Pri, for e Clementi town area folks perhaps.

Primary Schools by Planning Area
https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/prima ... nning-area

[dottypooh]

Hi ,

Qifa has reduced its intake from 240 to 210 this year. As of now, more than half have been filled. It is very hard to gauge if it will be oversubscribed as of now. Keep a lookout for the numbers.

Mumofboys2, not sure if you are registering but usually Singaporeans have no problem getting a place there under phrase 2C. In fact, there are quite a handful of students staying at varsity park and stellar.

Hope this info will help