[Novena] Primary Schools

[Gogglesgirl]

I agree with you - YSL76. Thanks - these are just my views and wanted to share a different perspective. I am done with registration but yes, good luck and all the best to one and all. I really hope there’s no need for balloting - fingers crossed for all of you.

[ysl76]

I think we veered away from a friendly forum who should have been supportive in times like this. I don’t think I have ever been so stressed in my life… Not even my exams, cos there are so many variables in play. How many siblings, alumni, PV… and now 1km.

[Gogglesgirl]

Then honestly, you have to give credit to those who devoted time to either be PVs or GRLs, because they have made the sacrifices. You didn’t and I know not everyone has time for everything especially in the competitive society we live in. I understand what you mean but at the end of the day, you reap what you sow and like everything else, their places to schools were also not guaranteed but it did put them in a better place/position. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. But again, if there is any injustice, I hope these GRLs would not quit the moment their kids get into schools. So, is there any full proof system? - I rest my case.


My comment re "worthy of being parents" - maybe you missed the other 50 odd pages. My point is simply we need to be good role models to our kids, otherwise we won’t be able to progress as human beings and as a nation - how is the next generation going to be better than the last? Our kids’ good moral upbringing are only as good as their parents’ day to day behaviour and teachings - most importantly, practice what we/they preach - we are no saints and we are responsible for their behaviour - at least I take personal responsibility. No yardstick - Make no mistake - we are all willing to die for our kids and do our utmost to help them in their lives but like everything else, there are lines drawn. I was referring to a specific example and apologies if it was too general.

[thisis2012]

Hi all I understand that all pri schools are either fully funded by the government or govt-aided. How much ‘aid’ is given to these govt-aided schools eg acsp? Is it 90%? Anyone knows?


Thanks.

[LOLMum]

zakashi:

I think there is a balloting for 2b <1km for this year. 20 against 18 vacancies. So I am really worried for 2C <1km.

Confirmed there is balloting for Acsp under p2b for those within 1 km.

For 2c, there has always been balloting for within 1km for the past few years.

[phtthp]

zakashi:

SCGS is a prestigous school. Is it only prestigous?

What about its academic excellency? How do I get the information to compare with other schools?

Today, where is SCGS academic standing ?

refer 2011 PSLE average / mean score.
The academic results proved that in recent years, SCGS standard had improved greatly, unlike the past. SCGS girls today very strong, beat some GEP co-ed schools.

SCGS mean of 233.35 & % Quality passes beat Rulang, although Rulang produced Top PSLE scorer nation wide.

a)
SCGS beat Rulang flat in 3 subjects, except for Chinese by an neglible 0.5 % difference.
compare by subject breakdown ( % Quality passes):-

English: SCGS (91.2 %) win Rulang (64.2 %)

Chinese: SCGS (89.3 %) lost to Rulang (89.8 %)

Science: SCGS (82 %) win Rulang (64.5 %)

Maths: SCGS (68.6 %) win Rulang (61.6 %)

SCGS
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=29025&start=130

Rulang
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=29025&start=30

b)
SCGS beat River Valley flat, in all 4 subjects.
compare by subject breakdown (% Quality passes):-

English: SCGS (91.2 %) win RV (56.2 %)

Chinese: SCGS (89.3 %) win RV (81.4 %)

Science: SCGS (82 %) win RV (52.1 %)

Maths: SCGS (68.6 %) win RV (56.8 %)

River Valley psle
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=29025&start=20

c)
SCGS beat Henry Park (a GEP school) flat, in all 4 subjects.

English: SCGS (91.2 %) win Henry Park (74.8 %)

Chinese: SCGS (89.3 %) win Henry Park (82.9 %)

Science: SCGS (82 %) win Henry Park (75.5 %)

Maths: SCGS (68.6 %) win Henry Park (68.5 %)

Henry Park psle
http://www.henryparkpri.moe.edu.sg/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=41039

d)
SCGS beat Tao Nan (another GEP school) –

in 3 subjects (English, Maths, Science) except for Chinese by an neglible 0.3 %, as Tao Nan is a SAP school.

English: SCGS (91.2 %) win Tao Nan (80.4 %)

Chinese: SCGS (89.3 %) lost to Tao Nan (89.6 %)

Science: SCGS (82 %) win Tao Nan (70.3 %)

Maths: SCGS (68.6 %) win Tao Nan (66.2 %)

Tao Nan psle
http://www.taonan.moe.edu.sg/attachments/psle_results_2011.pdf

e)
SCGS beat Nan Hua (another GEP school) –
in 3 subjects except for Chinese, as Nan Hua is a SAP school.

English: SCGS (91.2 %) win Nan Hua (73.5 %)

Chinese: SCGS (89.3 %) lost to Nan Hua (93.2 %)

Science: SCGS (82 %) win Nan Hua (70.7 %)

Maths: SCGS (68.6 %) win Nan Hua (67.3 %)

Nan Hua psle
http://www.nanhuapri.moe.edu.sg/wbn/slot/u1229/School%20Notices/2011%20PSLE%20Results%20Presentation%20for%20website.pdf

f)
SCGS beat Catholic High (another GEP school) –
in 3 subjects, except for Maths.

English: SCGS (91.2 %) win Catholic High (82.2 %)

Chinese: SCGS (89.3 %) beat Catholic High (87.5 %) – Cat High is SAP school.

Science: SCGS (82 %) win Catholic High (77 %)

Maths: SCGS (68.6 %) lost to Catholic High (74.6 %)

Catholic High psle
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4382&start=830

g)
SCGS beat St Hilda (another GEP school), flat in all 4 subjects.

English: SCGS (91.2 %) win St Hilda (72.2 %)

Chinese: SCGS (89.3 %) win St Hilda (84.2 %)

Science: SCGS (82 %) win St Hilda (58.7 %)

Maths: SCGS (68.6 %) win St Hilda (66.8 %)

St Hilda psle
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=29025&start=130

h)
But SCGS lost to MGS.
MGS more powerful.

English: SCGS (91.2 %) on par with MGS (91.2 %)

Chinese: SCGS (89.3 %) lost to MGS (94.2 %)

Science: SCGS (82 %) lost to MGS (83.3 %)

Maths: SCGS (68.6 %) lost to MGS (75.3 %)

MGS psle
http://www.mgs.sch.edu.sg//article/358#top

[Scary]

phtthp:

Today, where is SCGS academic standing ?...

May not be fair to look at just one year. Also, the background of the kids in MGS and e.g. St. Hilda can be very different. Kids in MGS and SCGS may have the financial means to attend more tuitions, enrichments classes, etc.

[Jav]

MR06:

in the SCGS case, there are 26 singaporeans that are within 2km. These 26 will get in via distance from school. There are 7 Sing that are > 2km. They will ballot for the 4 places. The PR will not be balloting as PR has lower priority.

So How many were PV? Anyone?

[CactusInDesert]

I am eager to see what P1 mummy said is true or not. And the only way to find out is …

[Herbie]

Jav:

So How many were PV? Anyone?

For those who applied under GRC if there out of 2km they need to go for balloting right.