Alexandra Primary

[The Little Cheng Mommy]

I wonder what cca will be offered.. :roll:


I past the school, compound seems rather small.

[qms]

The Little Cheng Mommy:

I wonder what cca will be offered.. :roll:

As the school will only have P1 students next year, no CCA will be offered.

[The Little Cheng Mommy]

thx qms for reply.


would like to seek your opinion. Ive been accepted to be PV in rdm pri but i'm staying 1-2 km from sch. Base on hx, there is a risk of balloting out in phase 2B & thus my hubby is kind of asking me not to waste my time doing the PV. As for AP, I'm within 1km. So most prob will not need to ballot.

In your opinion, should I just choose a brand new school (lazy way) or should I diligently spend 40 hrs doing PV and try my luck to get into rdm (an established sch)?

Also, do you have any idea what the PV in rdm do? Their PV requirement (on paper) seems super high, even worse than my previous job expectation. :yikes:

[qms]

The Little Cheng Mommy:

would like to seek your opinion. Ive been accepted to be PV in rdm pri but i'm staying 1-2 km from sch. Base on hx, there is a risk of balloting out in phase 2B & thus my hubby is kind of asking me not to waste my time doing the PV. As for AP, I'm within 1km. So most prob will not need to ballot.


In your opinion, should I just choose a brand new school (lazy way) or should I diligently spend 40 hrs doing PV and try my luck to get into rdm (an established sch)?

If you have the time, I would suggest you take up the PV in RMPS. It will give you an opportunity to understand the school better. Through this PV, you may form a decision towards either direction. You know your child better so you are in the best position to tell what type of school suits him. What better way to know a school than joining it as a PV? Not sure how RMPS selects PVs but in other threads, I read of parents staying less than 1 km from the school and their PV applications were rejected. So, seems like they are very selective. Since you have been given the chance, why not take it up?

Once you have completed your PV, you will have two choices - RMPS in P2B or APS in P2C. In the event that you (touch wood) are unsuccessful in the balloting during P2B, you can always fall back on APS in P2C.

About the risk of balloting in RMPS during P2B. Last year was the first time RMPS had balloting for those staying in the 1-2 km category. However, it was like 25 applicants vying for 24 places, so the chances of selection are high. Of course, when it comes to luck, nobody is able to guarantee anything. If you are really concerned about this and do not want to waste your effort, why don't you monitor this year's registration and see if RMPS still requires balloting for those in the 1-2 km category in P2B. If it still does and you do not wish to waste your time and effort, don't go for it then.

Another thing is, if you are really unsuccessful at the ballot in P2B, it is very likely that you will be placed higher in the waitlist. I am not sure how long the waitlist is for RMPS but I do see new students coming in every now and then.

It's a matter how much you are willing to do for your child.

BTW, just because you decide to choose a new school doesn't mean you are lazy.

The Little Cheng Mommy:

Also, do you have any idea what the PV in rdm do? Their PV requirement (on paper) seems super high, even worse than my previous job expectation. :yikes:

Are you able to share with me what are their PV requirements? Only then will I be able to answer this question. You may PM me if you like.

[titank]

qms:

The Little Cheng Mommy:

would like to seek your opinion. Ive been accepted to be PV in rdm pri but i'm staying 1-2 km from sch. Base on hx, there is a risk of balloting out in phase 2B & thus my hubby is kind of asking me not to waste my time doing the PV. As for AP, I'm within 1km. So most prob will not need to ballot.


In your opinion, should I just choose a brand new school (lazy way) or should I diligently spend 40 hrs doing PV and try my luck to get into rdm (an established sch)?

If you have the time, I would suggest you take up the PV in RMPS. It will give you an opportunity to understand the school better. Through this PV, you may form a decision towards either direction. You know your child better so you are in the best position to tell what type of school suits him. What better way to know a school than joining it as a PV? Not sure how RMPS selects PVs but in other threads, I read of parents staying less than 1 km from the school and their PV applications were rejected. So, seems like they are very selective. Since you have been given the chance, why not take it up?

Once you have completed your PV, you will have two choices - RMPS in P2B or APS in P2C. In the event that you (touch wood) are unsuccessful in the balloting during P2B, you can always fall back on APS in P2C.

About the risk of balloting in RMPS during P2B. Last year was the first time RMPS had balloting for those staying in the 1-2 km category. However, it was like 25 applicants vying for 24 places, so the chances of selection are high. Of course, when it comes to luck, nobody is able to guarantee anything. If you are really concerned about this and do not want to waste your effort, why don't you monitor this year's registration and see if RMPS still requires balloting for those in the 1-2 km category in P2B. If it still does and you do not wish to waste your time and effort, don't go for it then.

Another thing is, if you are really unsuccessful at the ballot in P2B, it is very likely that you will be placed higher in the waitlist. I am not sure how long the waitlist is for RMPS but I do see new students coming in every now and then.

It's a matter how much you are willing to do for your child.

BTW, just because you decide to choose a new school doesn't mean you are lazy.

The Little Cheng Mommy:

Also, do you have any idea what the PV in rdm do? Their PV requirement (on paper) seems super high, even worse than my previous job expectation. :yikes:

Are you able to share with me what are their PV requirements? Only then will I be able to answer this question. You may PM me if you like.

Agreed with QMS that you should take up RMPS PV since you are being selected. At least have extra parachute to jump right?

[mingsect]

qms:

The Little Cheng Mommy:

I wonder what cca will be offered.. :roll:

As the school will only have P1 students next year, no CCA will be offered.

no cca ?
that mean they will be home in time for tea break everyday ?

[The Little Cheng Mommy]

FYI:


According to school website:

"Alexandra Primary School has planned to start lessons at 8am so that students are adequately prepared for learning after a good rest. All students will, therefore, report to school by 7.30am for assembly, followed by exercise and interaction with the form teacher before the first lesson of the day.

For Term 1, school hours will be from 8.00am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday. This is to allow our students to adapt to formal school hours and transit from the shorter curriculum hours in a kindergarten to a longer one in primary school. From Term 2 onwards, school hours will be from 8.00am to 3.30pm on one day of the week. Details will be communicated during the P1 Orientation at the end of the year."

[Dearkids]

hong:

anyone planning to send your child to APS?

Yes,I'm sending my dd to APS under 2C

[Fi fi]

Dearkids:

hong:

anyone planning to send your child to APS?

Yes,I'm sending my dd to APS under 2C

Me too. sending my girl to APS. Am with 1-2KM under 2C. Hopefully don't need ballot and get a placement :xedfingers:

[MMM]

hong:

let me rephrase a bit.

\"renowned principal from MBPS\" to \"principal from renowned primary school\"

My kids are from MBS. While Mrs Lim didn't build MBS from scratch and MBS was \"popular\" since 1970's, I personally like Mrs Lim for the following :
* She focuses the resources on weak students. In MBS, the class size for weaker students are much smaller. This allows the teachers to focus on them. On the other hand, those stronger ones are also not deny of support to do well.
* I suppose she is the type of principal who will allow the child to go on standard module unless there is really no choice but to do foundation subjects. So from this perspective, her thought is more for the child than the school \"reputation\"
* Very supportive principal. When my kids have SYF, she went with them on competition day. In fact, my ds recalled fondly that she was sitting beside him and asked him not to be so uptight. Coming back with victory, Mrs Lim and the other teachers lined up to welcome the kids back. The kids definitely felt valued.
* On rainy days, you will see Mrs Lim and VP standing at the gate helping to shelter the kids.
* Many a times, I see those ex students coming back to pay her a visit. This tells alot about the type of principal she is.
* When kids go on overseas trip, she is always there to send them and fetch them. This is regardless of time.

So yes, Mrs Lim will definitely be missed by my kids. I believe the students in Alexandra are truly lucky to have her.