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Once you have gotten your child in this school, come introduce yourself to other parents in this school and network with each other. Share tips, on-going news and alerts and discuss issues pertaining to the school.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/school/chongfu-primary-school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/4529/chongfu-primaryRSS for NodeFri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:30 GMTSat, 25 Jul 2009 15:55:15 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:02:11 GMT]]>Anyone knows for P3 how do they group the classes? Also randomly like p1? Understand that there are no weighted assessments in p1 & p2 so how are they group them in p3?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2129590https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2129590Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:02:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:04:37 GMT]]>

Aldrickz\" post_id=\"2122680\" time=\"1700092643\" user_id=\"203300:

Hi dear fellow chongfu Parents, may I know the for 2024 how does the class gradings works? GRACIOUS if belong to achievement would be which grade though?

Hi, if you are talking about P1 and 2, there is no streaming. Achieving is the 3rd class but it is randomly allocated for P1 n 2

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2129540https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2129540Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:04:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:57:23 GMT]]>Hi dear fellow chongfu Parents, may I know the for 2024 how does the class gradings works? GRACIOUS if belong to achievement would be which grade though?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2122680https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2122680Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:57:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:12:04 GMT]]>

nataliesusu\" post_id=\"2097480\" time=\"1676280364\" user_id=\"200821:

Thank u so much my friend …. How to try for phase 2C? Thanks
Refer to https://www.moe.gov.sg/primary/p1-registration to understand what the various phases mean.

Once you can't find / enter a school at one of the earlier phases, you will have to register for Phase 2C. Under Phase 2C, you won't stand a chance for CFS as it will ballot < 1km. Planning for Phase 2C means you have to consider or find another school to register.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097487https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097487Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:12:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:26:04 GMT]]>Thank u so much my friend …. How to try for phase 2C? Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097480https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097480Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:26:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:07:01 GMT]]>Also, for Chongfu 2B, going back in time brings into play the outcomes where seats after 2A were split 50:50. Unfortunately, with 2B now only receiving 1/3 of the remaining spots (after 2A) it seems like the odds of a ballot slipping to 1-2 km are not that high.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097478https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097478Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:07:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:01:56 GMT]]>

nataliesusu\" post_id=\"2097451\" time=\"1676264920\" user_id=\"200821:

Dear friends,

my son will be entering primary 1 soon.
we stayed within 2km from Chongfu and we are Parent volunteer and also from the SHHK clan.
can any kind soul advice us on the chances of entering the school please

thank u

Regards
Natalie
CFS ballot < 1km for Phase 2B in 2022 and 2021, and 1-2km in 2020. I think the trend is indicative of the competitiveness for getting into CFS. If the numbers for Phase 1 and Phase 2A are going to be high, and if there are many Phase 2B applicants < 1km, you will most likely be out of the running.

My suggestion would be to plan for Phase 2C and an alternative as your chance is going to be very low.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097473https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097473Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:01:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:08:48 GMT]]>Dear friends,


my son will be entering primary 1 soon.
we stay within 2km from Chongfu and we are Parent volunteer and also from the SHHK clan. So i think we are 2B category
can any kind soul advice us on the chances of entering the school please

thank u

Regards
Natalie

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097452https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097452Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:08:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:08:40 GMT]]>Dear friends,


my son will be entering primary 1 soon.
we stayed within 2km from Chongfu and we are Parent volunteer and also from the SHHK clan.
can any kind soul advice us on the chances of entering the school please

thank u

Regards
Natalie

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097451https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097451Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:08:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:50:43 GMT]]>Nice article worth reading...


https://www.schoolbag.edu.sg/story/parent-coaches-count-at-chongfu-school

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2077939https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2077939Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:50:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Sun, 19 Jun 2022 01:36:17 GMT]]>

sembgal\" post_id=\"2070858\" time=\"1655566247\" user_id=\"5559:

Just to add on to your sharing.
...
Thank you. I agree with your sharing. Essentially, how good a school is depends very much on the quality of the students it receives. The general thinking is: good schools will attract good students, so if I get into a \"good\" school, my child will have a chance to interact with \"good\" students and teachers and hence become \"good\".

There's nothing wrong with this thinking, except that such thinking will ultimately drive schools to become more and more elitist, and it leaves out the possibility of really good students/teachers getting into \"average\" schools. I still remember several years ago, Qifa suddenly had the top scorer in PSLE and after that, interest in the school increased tremendously.

Ultimately, it doesn't matter if we think a school is \"good\" or \"average\". We know that MOE will provide the necessary support to ALL schools which will sit for the same final exam. It is up to the individual to excel. The school will merely bask in its students' glory.

The biggest question is: does the school and other circumstance provide the impetus for the student to WANT to do well? The answer is really as varied as the total number of students in the country.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070869https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070869Sun, 19 Jun 2022 01:36:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:30:47 GMT]]>

onejett\" post_id=\"2023372\" time=\"1620569375\" user_id=\"191926:

I am a mom who has 2 kids in this school. There really isn't anything I would recommend about Chongfu. The perception that it is a 'good school' is so outdated in my opinion, since principals and teachers have changed over the years, and schools no longer publish their PSLE results, so how do you know/define/qualify/quantify it as a 'good school'? Everytime I mentioned that my kids are from Chongfu, I get the \"wah.. 名校\". This term \"名校\" , comes with alot of pains such as super heavy homework load (everyday man, non-stop drilling especially on maths, weekends are burnt on homework, it's really sad) and difficult exam papers (especially mathematics). It's exam period now, my kids are still assigned homework! Where got time for revision..

In terms of CCA choices, like for sports, the selection is not fantastic at all (no basketball, no badminton), they do not even have choir. Teachers turnover rate is quite high. Teaching quality, I am so not impressed at all, especially their CL dept teachers.. Be prepared really for tuitions in order to survive/do well in this school. For languages (EL & CL), the time dedicated to teaching compo/oral is not alot, but these are substantial components at PSLE. They don't even do Oral at Mid-Year exam. They only do Oral at End Year Exams. Two compos for one semester then you are on your own to take the compo exam.

It's really not as fantastic as how many perceive the school to be. We have friends who wanted to do parent volunteer just to get a chance at this school, we often advised against it and asked them not to waste time.
Just to add on to your sharing.

To most parents, CF is just another branded school in Yishun , especially for those who have alumni or Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan connections to enrol their children into the school.

Bearing in mind that by sending your child to a so called top school in Yishun will not grant your child the desired AL marks you hope your child to achieve at the end of the 6 years education. If your child has a lower ability to cope academically, you can expect a steeper learning curve for your child.

Providing last minute tuition for your child may end up wasting your money if you do not get a qualified and highly experienced private tutor.

Personally, through my connection, I know of a few children in CF who are extremely weak in their academics. Would they do better if they have gone to another neighbourhood school ? Maybe.

If you are choosing a school for your child, choose one not for the name but one that your child can flourish in.

It’s not the end of the world even if your child cannot enter CF during P1 registration. Lastly, seek help for your child, be it early interventions or academic tuition as early as possible. Seeking last minute help at P6 is too late.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070858https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070858Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:30:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:08:50 GMT]]>

Appletart\" post_id=\"2046573\" time=\"1637044630\" user_id=\"88700:

Any parent aware of how P3 students are streamed into P4 classes in Chongfu?
Overall average I think.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049049https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049049Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:08:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:37:10 GMT]]>Any parent aware of how P3 students are streamed into P4 classes in Chongfu?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2046573https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2046573Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:37:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:58:51 GMT]]>

sweetielingz\" post_id=\"2032179\" time=\"1627564369\" user_id=\"174331:

jjjmama\" post_id=\"2011496\" time=\"1610184012\" user_id=\"190076:

[quote=Keishazhao post_id=2009884 time=1609081625 user_id=174884]Hi Parents of children (born in 2016),

Does anyone of you receive email for successful PV yet?

i think suppose to let us know first week of Jan 2021, but i have not receive anything, so i think i cannot get in.

Hi,
Does anyone knows how many PV the school accepts for child born in 2016? I am planning to register my child under 2B and this year's 2B results were shocking 😐[/quote]Are u planning for your 2017 or 2018 baby? There were 20 PVs for children born in 2016 selected from 100 over applicants. Need to plan early if it’s for 2017 babies. GRL and SHHK’s submissions for members may already be closed now. For the school PVs, the submission usually starts in Aug to Oct.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2032817https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2032817Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:58:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:43:42 GMT]]>

sweetielingz\" post_id=\"2032179\" time=\"1627564369\" user_id=\"174331:

jjjmama\" post_id=\"2011496\" time=\"1610184012\" user_id=\"190076:

[quote=Keishazhao post_id=2009884 time=1609081625 user_id=174884]Hi Parents of children (born in 2016),

Does anyone of you receive email for successful PV yet?

i think suppose to let us know first week of Jan 2021, but i have not receive anything, so i think i cannot get in.

Hi,
Does anyone knows how many PV the school accepts for child born in 2016? I am planning to register my child under 2B and this year's 2B results were shocking 😐[/quote]Chongfu is a SHHK affiliated school.

Phase 2B isn't just about the number of PV the school accepts, there's also the number of members that have signed up under SHHK that you would need to consider (not to mention the number of applicants under the GRL scheme).

If you consider that last year Chongfu had 45 applicants in Phase 2B, 52 applicants this year isn't shocking. Also, if you only consider the 5 SHHK schools, their numbers are 38 for 20, 52 for 34, 45 for 43, 88 for 62 and 57 for 20. Chongfu numbers are right about the middle.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2032194https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2032194Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:43:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:12:49 GMT]]>

jjjmama\" post_id=\"2011496\" time=\"1610184012\" user_id=\"190076:

Keishazhao\" post_id=\"2009884\" time=\"1609081625\" user_id=\"174884:

Hi Parents of children (born in 2016),

Does anyone of you receive email for successful PV yet?

i think suppose to let us know first week of Jan 2021, but i have not receive anything, so i think i cannot get in.

Hi,
Does anyone knows how many PV the school accepts for child born in 2016? I am planning to register my child under 2B and this year's 2B results were shocking 😐

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2032179https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2032179Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:12:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Mon, 31 May 2021 04:20:28 GMT]]>One man's meat is another man's poison.


Some parents adore homework, some parents don't. Some parents think the school isn't assigning enough homework, some parents think the school is assigning too much. Some parents love the drilling, some parents think it's best to leave it once understanding is achieved. As no two parents (and their philosophy towards education) are alike, and no two schools (even among MOE schools) are alike, it's better to understand / compare and go for a school that's a better fit rather than go for a school because everyone is after it.

On CCA - every school will have some pluses and minuses; no schools will have every CCA available (e.g. my daughter's school doesn't have the sport that she's involved in as well). Some parents don't see it as an important component of education. However, if it's essential to a parent, it's best to research and find out what's available before applying.

On teaching quality - every school will have good teachers and bad teachers, some schools will have more of the other. I won't comment unless I have a valid basis of comparison, such as having my child in Chongfu. Nonetheless, I believe it's uncommon for a school (even in 'top schools') to have every teacher living up to the parents' expectations.

On oral / exam format - different schools do different things. I'm assuming they have their reasons for doing what they do, especially if they the (past) results to show for. The school (system) doesn't cater for individual needs - they can only identify the common denominator and do what's required. If need be, parents would have to get involved and help to brush up / beef up on the child's weaker areas. Unfortunately, that's just the reality of how things work, given the general constraints.

*While Chongfu is no doubt a popular school, it isn't a bona fide \"名校\". IMHO \"名校\" typically refers to the GEP or SAP schools. I won't call it a middle ranking neighbourhood school either as it's a lot more than that. Chongfu should be among a number of historical schools that has consistently produced relatively good results over the years.

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/chongfu-primary-school/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2025726https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2025726Mon, 31 May 2021 04:20:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Mon, 31 May 2021 03:00:21 GMT]]>It’s disheartening to read these about CF. Is there nothing good abt the sch? I do not think CF is a branded sch but rather, it’s a middle ranking neighbourhood school with relatively good results students produced. I have heard about the daily homework but I thought it will be advantageous to get them prepared for the PSLE. It is a rare non SAP school that offers HCL starting P1, isn’t it an advantage to score better to get into a good secondary school? That is of cause provided that they can do well in this subject. I did a search on CF’s academic results, it had some good scores in producing students with 250 points & above in PSLE. Is the current principal going to stay for another year or two?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2025721https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2025721Mon, 31 May 2021 03:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Sun, 09 May 2021 14:09:35 GMT]]>

muffins.nice\" post_id=\"1980844\" time=\"1592155618\" user_id=\"185940:

hi, may i know what would you recommend abt chongfu? thanks.
I am a mom who has 2 kids in this school. There really isn't anything I would recommend about Chongfu. The perception that it is a 'good school' is so outdated in my opinion, since principals and teachers have changed over the years, and schools no longer publish their PSLE results, so how do you know/define/qualify/quantify it as a 'good school'? Everytime I mentioned that my kids are from Chongfu, I get the \"wah.. 名校\". This term \"名校\" , comes with alot of pains such as super heavy homework load (everyday man, non-stop drilling especially on maths, weekends are burnt on homework, it's really sad) and difficult exam papers (especially mathematics). It's exam period now, my kids are still assigned homework! Where got time for revision..

In terms of CCA choices, like for sports, the selection is not fantastic at all (no basketball, no badminton), they do not even have choir. Teachers turnover rate is quite high. Teaching quality, I am so not impressed at all, especially their CL dept teachers.. Be prepared really for tuitions in order to survive/do well in this school. For languages (EL & CL), the time dedicated to teaching compo/oral is not alot, but these are substantial components at PSLE. They don't even do Oral at Mid-Year exam. They only do Oral at End Year Exams. Two compos for one semester then you are on your own to take the compo exam.

It's really not as fantastic as how many perceive the school to be. We have friends who wanted to do parent volunteer just to get a chance at this school, we often advised against it and asked them not to waste time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2023372https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2023372Sun, 09 May 2021 14:09:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:15:05 GMT]]>Anyone has kids enrolled in Big Heart Student Care in CF? Is it good? When do we register for it? Is it after we get a confirmation after the P1 registration results is out?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2019552https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2019552Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:15:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:35:22 GMT]]>

Mooni\" post_id=\"2018213\" time=\"1616466090\" user_id=\"187206:

How many SHKHK members are there about yearly? Is phase 2B balloting very competitive? Since there are clan members, PVs and Grassroot leaders balloting under this phase of 40 seats.
2B usually ballot >2km.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2018216https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2018216Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:35:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:21:30 GMT]]>How many SHKHK members are there about yearly? Is phase 2B balloting very competitive? Since there are clan members, PVs and Grassroot leaders balloting under this phase of 40 seats.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2018213https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2018213Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:21:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chongfu Primary on Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:05:56 GMT]]>Doctrina education student care service is good! They are at Tampines area

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2018193https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2018193Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:05:56 GMT