<![CDATA[TOP choice for my children's Sec Sch]]>If you/your child is able to choose any sec school of his/her choice, which is your/your child's first choice? Why? And is distance a consideration?


PS :
Soooo sorry :oops: .....I added more options and all the earlier data gone.
Vote again pls 😉


Factors for considerations :--
1. Child's ability
2. Co-Ed or Single-sex school
3. Location / Proximity
4. Religion/Culture eg. Catholic schools, SAP schools
5. CCA offerred
Any more?

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Zhuge:
mummy so kiasu:

Hi Zhuge, Many of ds friends wanted to go RI & Victoria. Victoria is a boy's IP school & it is good in sports. Ds told me to study in RI can be very stressful & he does want that. Moreover, he does not think his result will be good enough to get into RI. Actually, I like that school too. It is the only school in Singapore that faces the sea & with sea view, isn't it? It is the traveling time that makes us think hard about it.


thanks for your information
yes, you are right, i heard there is PE along the beach too

The boys jog along the east coast park. Wow.. Lucky boys! Sea view with fresh air. Hope to hear good news from you after the posting. All the best to your son. :rahrah:

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mummy so kiasu:
Hi Crester,

Personally, I will choose Nan Chiau. If Nan Chiau is not a SAP school, I will choose Xin Min. Being a SAP school, Nan Chiau only takes in Express Stream from 2012 onward. However, its new SAP status lead to higher demand, which pushes up it's COP of the school. Last year COP is 236 & this year should be around 240 due to greater competition among the dragon babies. Lastly, it is very near to Sengkang MRT station & it is the only SAP school in the north east. All the best to your son.
Mummy So Kiasu,
Thank you for your well-wishes!
Any other feedbacks from other experienced parents or whose kids in Nan Chiau and Xinmin Sec are most welcome.
Happy National Day!

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mummy so kiasu:
Hi Zhuge, Many of ds friends wanted to go RI & Victoria. Victoria is a boy's IP school & it is good in sports. Ds told me to study in RI can be very stressful & he does want that. Moreover, he does not think his result will be good enough to get into RI. Actually, I like that school too. It is the only school in Singapore that faces the sea & with sea view, isn't it? It is the traveling time that makes us think hard about it.

thanks for your information
yes, you are right, i heard there is PE along the beach too

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/817197https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/817197Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:51:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to TOP choice for my children's Sec Sch on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:02:49 GMT]]>Hi Crester,

Personally, I will choose Nan Chiau. If Nan Chiau is not a SAP school, I will choose Xin Min. Being a SAP school, Nan Chiau only takes in Express Stream from 2012 onward. However, its new SAP status lead to higher demand, which pushes up it's COP of the school. Last year COP is 236 & this year should be around 240 due to greater competition among the dragon babies. Lastly, it is very near to Sengkang MRT station & it is the only SAP school in the north east. All the best to your son. :rahrah:

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Pen88n:
Crester:


Hi Mummy so kiasu ,

What u think of Xinmin and Nan Chiau Sec? Any opinion?
You seem to know a lot, so seek yr feedbacks on these 2 sch. DS in Pri 6.
Tks!

Crester,
Xinmin is a band 2 schs, and Nan Chiau has been within band 1-2 over the past few years. Note that as of 2012 onwards, Nan Chiau has been converted to a SAP school and no longer accepts normal stream students. Xinmin still has normal stream students.

Based on my past records, Xinmin PSLE COP and mean seems to be higher than Nan Chiau , but to note that Nan Chiau COP has also risen over the last year. The sec sch principal has informed their affiliated pri sch that they can expect their PSLE COP to move towards the 240+ range in the next few years.

Both are good schools, so bring your kid to visit to see his preference based on the environment, CCAs, etc.

Pen 88n,
Thank you for the info.
Band 2 sch is fine with me.
DD is very relax type. So need to be under teachers who are strict, thè more structure type of teach'g. Guess hope Gd neighbourhood sch - Xinmin is as such.
I heard top sch's expect students to do their own in-depth learn'g, give wksheets but hardly go thr. Maybe just photocopy ans to students. Self marking.

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Crester:

Hi Mummy so kiasu ,

What u think of Xinmin and Nan Chiau Sec? Any opinion?
You seem to know a lot, so seek yr feedbacks on these 2 sch. DS in Pri 6.
Tks!
Crester,
Xinmin is a band 2 schs, and Nan Chiau has been within band 1-2 over the past few years. Note that as of 2012 onwards, Nan Chiau has been converted to a SAP school and no longer accepts normal stream students. Xinmin still has normal stream students.

Based on my past records, Xinmin PSLE COP and mean seems to be higher than Nan Chiau , but to note that Nan Chiau COP has also risen over the last year. The sec sch principal has informed their affiliated pri sch that they can expect their PSLE COP to move towards the 240+ range in the next few years.

Both are good schools, so bring your kid to visit to see his preference based on the environment, CCAs, etc.

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mummy so kiasu:
MMM:

[quote=\"mummy so kiasu\"] You are right to say that. From band 2 (2010) to band 1 (2011) & then back to band 2 (2012). I am waiting for the latest Sec School Selection booklet from MOE (2013) to find out whether they could get back to band 1 or still remain as band 2. It's COP went up due to the new SAP status. COP is base popularity which means demand & it has nothing to do with its banding. There are some band 2 schools COP lower than band 3 schools ( Zhonghua & Maris Stella) Anyway, being a band 2 school is still one of the good schools, considering Maris Stella is only band 3.


Mummy so kiasu,

Can you pls educate me on the band 1,2,3, etc... school. What is that about and how will that affects the school selection decision???


Banding is more important than COP when come to choosing Sec Schools. It tells you how well their students perform in the O level. Just like your kid's subject grade in school. You will notice that top schools are either band 1 schools or IP schools. SAP schools are either band 1 or band 2, except for Maris Stella (band 3) Whereas, COP depends on the popularity of the schools. Top schools COP is high is due to the high demand. Higher demand will naturally pushes up the COP of the school. So remember to look at the banding when you select Sec Schools.[/quote]
Hi Mummy so kiasu ,

What u think of Xinmin and Nan Chiau Sec? Any opinion?
You seem to know a lot, so seek yr feedbacks on these 2 sch. DD is in Pri 6.
Tks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/817052https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/817052Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:35:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to TOP choice for my children's Sec Sch on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:27:03 GMT]]>

MMM:
mummy so kiasu:

You are right to say that. From band 2 (2010) to band 1 (2011) & then back to band 2 (2012). I am waiting for the latest Sec School Selection booklet from MOE (2013) to find out whether they could get back to band 1 or still remain as band 2. It's COP went up due to the new SAP status. COP is base popularity which means demand & it has nothing to do with its banding. There are some band 2 schools COP lower than band 3 schools ( Zhonghua & Maris Stella) Anyway, being a band 2 school is still one of the good schools, considering Maris Stella is only band 3.


Mummy so kiasu,

Can you pls educate me on the band 1,2,3, etc... school. What is that about and how will that affects the school selection decision???

Hi MMM
Banding is more important than COP when come to choosing Sec Schools. It tells you how well their students perform in the O level. Just like your kid's subject grade in school. You will notice that top schools are either band 1 schools or IP schools. SAP schools are either band 1 or band 2, except for Maris Stella (band 3) Whereas, COP depends on the popularity of the schools. Top schools COP is high is due to the high demand. Higher demand will naturally pushes up the COP of the school. So remember to look at the banding when you select Sec Schools.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/816978https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/816978Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:27:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to TOP choice for my children's Sec Sch on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:52:19 GMT]]>

MMM:
mummy so kiasu:

You are right to say that. From band 2 (2010) to band 1 (2011) & then back to band 2 (2012). I am waiting for the latest Sec School Selection booklet from MOE (2013) to find out whether they could get back to band 1 or still remain as band 2. It's COP went up due to the new SAP status. COP is base popularity which means demand & it has nothing to do with its banding. There are some band 2 schools COP lower than band 3 schools ( Zhonghua & Maris Stella) Anyway, being a band 2 school is still one of the good schools, considering Maris Stella is only band 3.


Mummy so kiasu,

Can you pls educate me on the band 1,2,3, etc... school. What is that about and how will that affects the school selection decision???

School are \"banded\" based on their O Level results produced by their students. Band 1 school means average L1B5 (1st language + best 5 subjects) for O Level is <11 points. Band 2 = 11 points, Band 3 = 12 points, etc.

So in addition to choosing sec sch by their PSLE COP, you should also look at their banding as it indicates how well they have prepared their students for O Levels. Afterall, you are sending your kids to the sec sch to prepare for their O levels, right?

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mummy so kiasu:
You are right to say that. From band 2 (2010) to band 1 (2011) & then back to band 2 (2012). I am waiting for the latest Sec School Selection booklet from MOE (2013) to find out whether they could get back to band 1 or still remain as band 2. It's COP went up due to the new SAP status. COP is base popularity which means demand & it has nothing to do with its banding. There are some band 2 schools COP lower than band 3 schools ( Zhonghua & Maris Stella) Anyway, being a band 2 school is still one of the good schools, considering Maris Stella is only band 3.

Mummy so kiasu,

Can you pls educate me on the band 1,2,3, etc... school. What is that about and how will that affects the school selection decision???

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Vinarc:
Interesting poll. I would like to choose an co-ed IP for my children.

Then it is either NJC, DHS or RVHS, depending on where you stay and which is nearer to you. Of course you can also consider NUSH which though is not IP, is still a 6-year thru' diploma programme.

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fightingmom:
Love iPad:

Xin Min is band 1 or 2 school?


Band 2

Any parents have any feedbacks or comments(+ve/-ve) abt Xinmin Sec Sch.
DS is in Pri 6 and wish to gather some views.
Tks a lot!

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fightingmom:
mummy so kiasu:

Hi MMM & fighting mom,

Nan Chiau High COP = 234 for those who go to Sec 1 in 2011 (band 1) & 236 for those who go to Sec 1 in 2012 (band2). SAP status is from 2012. 100% accurate info! :boogie:

Huh ?

Sorry mummy so kiasu, am I right to say that from your post - you are telling us that Nan Chiau Sec has dropped from band 1 to band 2 but the COP has increased ? :?

You are right to say that. From band 2 (2010) to band 1 (2011) & then back to band 2 (2012). I am waiting for the latest Sec School Selection booklet from MOE (2013) to find out whether they could get back to band 1 or still remain as band 2. It's COP went up due to the new SAP status. COP is base on popularity which means demand & it has nothing to do with its banding. There are some band 2 schools COP lower than band 3 schools ( Zhonghua & Maris Stella) Anyway, being a band 2 school is still one of the good schools, considering Maris Stella is only band 3.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/816923https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/816923Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:29:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to TOP choice for my children's Sec Sch on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:19:44 GMT]]>Interesting poll. I would like to choose an co-ed IP for my children.

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MMM:
Personally, I thought distance is still a important consideration for sec school.


Their school is 10 mins drive away. For secondary school, the target ones are 20mins - less than 1 hour on public transport.

dd1 is P5 this year had the opportunity to be selected to attend a P5 camp in NYGH this year. She wasn't impressed.... I let her go as I thought it might motivate her. But logistically I don't think it's feasible since we are in the north east area and I don't think she can make it in terms of results.... She also went to Chung Cheng Main before and came back telling me it's like a temple... :faint: Her target is TKGS.

ds is P4. Maris Stella would be ideal for him in terms of location, academic level and his passion. But I was contemplating if I should let him try DSA at SJI when his time comes.... It's not far if we drive but that area's public transport seems challenging though.... :?
SJI would be in holding site (Bishan ITE, next to Bishan MRT) for 2014 & 2015.

For 2016, when its back at Malcolm Road, it will be served by downtown line Stevens MRT station next to SCGS.

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mummy so kiasu:
Hi MMM & fighting mom,

Nan Chiau High COP = 234 for those who go to Sec 1 in 2011 (band 1) & 236 for those who go to Sec 1 in 2012 (band2). SAP status is from 2012. 100% accurate info! :boogie:
Huh ?

Sorry mummy so kiasu, am I right to say that from your post - you are telling us that Nan Chiau Sec has dropped from band 1 to band 2 but the COP has increased ? :?

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Ichigokun:



Please... Now in Sec 1, my bag is so heavy I reach home panting like a mad dog and sweating like a pig after 1.5 hours of travelling by walking, taking the MRT, walking again, taking a bus and walking again.

Moreover I get backaches. Never has this happened in Primary School.

P6 is definitely less stressful than Sec 1.
Ichigokun, you poor thing. My dds will appreciate it more if they read this. They take a sch bus in the morning to go to school and take about 30 to 45 min (if they miss the bus, frequency about 15 min), bus ride about 20 min, to go home in the afternoon

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/816900https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/816900Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:05:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to TOP choice for my children's Sec Sch on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:51:50 GMT]]>Hi MMM & fighting mom,

Nan Chiau High COP = 234 for those who go to Sec 1 in 2011 (band 1) & 236 for those who go to Sec 1 in 2012 (band 2). SAP status is from 2012. 100% accurate info! :boogie:

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Love iPad:
Xin Min is band 1 or 2 school?

Anderson Sec is the only neighbourhood school that is band 1. Xin Min is band 2 & Maris Stella is band 3 only.

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Love iPad:
Xin Min is band 1 or 2 school?

Band 2

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mummy so kiasu:
MMM:

[quote=\"mummy so kiasu\"] What about Nan Chiau High? It is a SAP school & located in North East. Both your dd & ds can be in the same school.


Yes, was thinking about it too but dunno where is it exactly. Is it accessible via MRT? But they do not have have DSA??? Can't find it on their website.

My dd & ds are passionate about band so it should be a school which excels in band otherwise they will feel worse off... Was thinking of Xin Min Sec as well. They accept band dsa and it is a mixed school. But their cut off is 240+.

Nan Chiau High is near Sengkang MRT station. It is either band 1 or band 2 school & last year COP was 236. Unfortunately, they do not have DSA at the moment. Maybe you can check with the school again next year.[/quote]oh... what i got here about Nan Chiau High COP is 234 for year 2011 :?

It is under band 2 with L1B5 = 11.

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MMM:
mummy so kiasu:

What about Nan Chiau High? It is a SAP school & located in North East. Both your dd & ds can be in the same school.


Yes, was thinking about it too but dunno where is it exactly. Is it accessible via MRT? But they do not have have DSA??? Can't find it on their website.

My dd & ds are passionate about band so it should be a school which excels in band otherwise they will feel worse off... Was thinking of Xin Min Sec as well. They accept band dsa and it is a mixed school. But their cut off is 240+.

Nan Chiau High is near Sengkang MRT station. It is either band 1 or band 2 school & last year COP was 236. Unfortunately, they do not have DSA at the moment. Maybe you can check with the school again next year.

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mummy so kiasu:
What about Nan Chiau High? It is a SAP school & located in North East. Both your dd & ds can be in the same school.

Yes, was thinking about it too but dunno where is it exactly. Is it accessible via MRT? But they do not have have DSA??? Can't find it on their website.

My dd & ds are passionate about band so it should be a school which excels in band otherwise they will feel worse off... Was thinking of Xin Min Sec as well. They accept band dsa and it is a mixed school. But their cut off is 240+.

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