St Gabriel's Primary

[zeedoo]

Hi genki2


There is a school bus covering Bishan. You may call the bus contractor, Xing Sheng Transport Svcs at 64814013 or 64814529

Sorry, can’t help on your other questions, as my son is only at P1. There are 5 classes at P1, but I believe there are more classes at the higher levels

Good luck!

[genki2]

zeedoo:

Hi genki2


There is a school bus covering Bishan. You may call the bus contractor, Xing Sheng Transport Svcs at 64814013 or 64814529

Sorry, can't help on your other questions, as my son is only at P1. There are 5 classes at P1, but I believe there are more classes at the higher levels

Good luck!

Thanks Zeedoo.... r u staying in bishan too?
How do u think of the sch so far???
can't wait to get him a place in St Gab

[zeedoo]

You’re welcome!


I’m staying at Marymount, not exactly Bishan. I know that there are quite a number of parents staying at Bishan though

So far, my son has adapted surprisingly well at the school. "Surprising" bcoz he’s usually slow to warm up to a new environment. I guess it has to do with how the classes are conducted. The principal said that they always try to cater to boys’ competitive nature so as to keep them engaged. For instance, the class is divided into groups which compete on gaining points based on behaviour, etc. Except for the part of waking up early, my son is enjoying school…seemingly more so than in kindy!

Good luck to you!

[Sophie Lim]

hi there, im considering getting my son into St Gabs next year (2012)

my husband was an old boy there and we stay within walking distance there..

can anyone give me feedback on this school please!!? im concerned abt the discipline there and whether the boys are well-behaved coz my boy is rather easily influenced

much appreciated! thanks!!

[terii]

genki2:

any moms out there can help???


coming back to singapore soon n wanting to put my DS in St.G (P4) but no more vacancy!!!!! What should I do??? My son will be sitting for the PACT test (to access) his level on the 14th Jan 2011. the school says bring the results slip (will be out 2 weeks after the test) and come down to put on waiting list!!! There is no vacancy right now.....I am so dead worried...anyone out there can help???? We r staying in Bishan..there should be sch bus, right? how many classes of P4 r there? HELPPPP!

6 classes

[terii]

Sophie Lim:

hi there, im considering getting my son into St Gabs next year (2012)

my husband was an old boy there and we stay within walking distance there..

can anyone give me feedback on this school please!!? im concerned abt the discipline there and whether the boys are well-behaved coz my boy is rather easily influenced

much appreciated! thanks!!

lots and lots and lots of mandatory remidials!!!!! 4 times a week!!!!!

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[BlackVelvet]

terii:

lots and lots and lots of mandatory remidials!!!!! 4 times a week!!!!!

I thought the 4x weekly remedials are only applicable to the P6 boys? You mean the other level students are now subjected to so many remedials as well?

My DS1 was in P6 last year, and yes, he was in school for supplementary / remedial classes almost everyday, including Saturday.

D2 is in P2 this year.

[electron]

Hi BlackVelvet


My dh and I are considering placing my ds in St Gabriels’ in 2013. Our other choice is St Joseph’s. We are staying in Bishan.

Did your son benefit from all the remedials in preparation for P6 last year? It is obvious that the school’s emphasis is on improving the quality of teaching and learning. It is also praiseworthy that the teachers would spend that many additional hours teaching after curriculum hours.

Your comments, please.

[eetsc]

Views on boys’ behaviour so far:

- from the couple of times I have been there, within sch grounds I find the boys well behaved and respectful of teachers etc. Am not sure about outside school though.
- so far, my son is enjoying school.