How far is too far?

[starman]

Well that's what being \"Kiasu Parents\" is all about but you'll be surprise

how many of \"US\" are out there....hahaha. Thanks for the advice on
Kovan...still looking for that perfect place...:)

[en107rn.01056yahoo.01056com.01056sg]

Hi.


I stay in Jurong & my daughter school is in Bukit Timah. For the 1st two years, she took the school bus to and from school as traffic is horrendous in the evening. The school gives priority to the school bus & parents fetching their child can only drive in at 6.45 after school buses leave the premise. The number of cars queing for pick up, countless. My daughter leave the house at 11.15 am and will only reach home at 7.30pm. Naturally she’s tired all the time. Now that she’s in the morning session, traffic is not as bad. So I send and fetch her from school. Of course has to make way when she has extra classes or eca but the time taken to travel is only 15-20 minutes by car.

[mumwgals]

I just transferred my dd, P3 this year, from a sch less than 5min walks to a sch 9km away. She is more happy in this current sch, so the trouble of travelling is worth it.


She was taking sch bus for the 1st 3mos and I stopped her in April as she was starting her CCA (3x a week). I’m sending her to sch and because I’m working from home, my hrs are flexible, so can pick her up from sch too.

[ChiefKiasu]

mumwgals:

I just transferred my dd, P3 this year, from a sch less than 5min walks to a sch 9km away. She is more happy in this current sch, so the trouble of travelling is worth it.


She was taking sch bus for the 1st 3mos and I stopped her in April as she was starting her CCA (3x a week). I'm sending her to sch and because I'm working from home, my hrs are flexible, so can pick her up from sch too.

Good to know your kid managed to make the transition. How is she coping with her new friends?

[mumwgals]

ChiefKiasu:

Good to know your kid managed to make the transition. How is she coping with her new friends?

She is enjoying the sch with no boys, so she said. :lol:

Because in her old sch, there were a few boys who like her and she found it irritating as they kept disturbing her, writting her love letters, wanting to hold her hands..... The funny thing is, her good friend in the old sch was an australian-chinese boy.... :roll:.

[ChiefKiasu]

mumwgals:

She is enjoying the sch with no boys, so she said. :lol:

Because in her old sch, there were a few boys who like her and she found it irritating as they kept disturbing her, writting her love letters, wanting to hold her hands..... The funny thing is, her good friend in the old sch was an australian-chinese boy.... :roll:.

:shock: Wow. They sure start young these days, don't they? :roll:

[smallfly]

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Hi,

I am living in Ang Mo Kio but I am considering to register my girl to CHIJ (kellock) which is in Bukit Merah. Basically because I was an old girl from CHIJ(kellock) and I think it is easier for my girl to get into the school (save the panic feelings of balloting). I think it is more than 10km of travel. Does anyone has experience on travelling such a distance everyday to fetch your child to and from school?

Rdgs,

[MMM]

Hi, We used to stay in changi area and my daughter travels to MBS at macpherson. Surprisingly, the bus comes at 11.45am and she reaches home by 7.20pm. We pay more for the school bus due to the distance and also there are lesser student in that area but the auntie is great (as she used to be the bus assistant during my era). She arranges for my girl to take another bus when coming back so that she can drop off earlier. I believe the distance in our case is more than 10km.


However, you mentioned that you are staying in AMK. Given that we just moved to upp serangoon area and heavily dependent on CTE now, I am not too sure if it will be a strain travelling from AMK to Bukit Merah every morning esp if you drive. You might want to check if school bus is an option. BTW, in our case, despite being nearer to school now, my girl hops on the bus at 11am (45 mins earlier than previously) and she reaches home around 7pm… so sometimes it just doesn’t make sense.

[gelfish]

I think distance is pretty important especially for a primary one student. He or she will be too tired from the travelling. So is the parent who has to do the ferrying. THe time could be spent on other more meaningful activities. Best balance is try to get into the best school within 5km of your house. Of course, there is no such thing as best, i should say the most optimal and balanced one in terms of academic performance, environment etc. Balloting may be required but you at least stand a chance. AMK to BT merah - u need to use the CTE which is the most congested part of the highway in singapore. CHIJ Toa payoh is nearer…but not counted right?

[Sniper Angel]

smallfly:

Hi,


I am living in Ang Mo Kio but I am considering to register my girl to CHIJ (kellock) which is in Bukit Merah. Basically because I was an old girl from CHIJ(kellock) and I think it is easier for my girl to get into the school (save the panic feelings of balloting). I think it is more than 10km of travel. Does anyone has experience on travelling such a distance everyday to fetch your child to and from school?

Rdgs,

Not advisable to travel from AMK to CHIJ (Kellock). CTE would be the worst traffic in the morning & evening. Take note that ERP charges also.