<![CDATA[2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School]]>Urgent advice needed


I would like to know which school is better in terms of supportive teachers for NA. Score 180. Stay in CCK. Thank you very much

1. Bukit batok 164
2. West spring 170
3. Hua yi 176

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/65378/2013-request-for-advice-on-selecting-secondary-schoolRSS for NodeSun, 03 May 2026 05:16:14 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2014 00:18:10 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:52:45 GMT]]>If can afford, SJI of course

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1421031https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1421031Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:52:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:45:06 GMT]]>Ha ha. Thanks, Happy mum! My son will be in Sec 2 in SJI next year. I am very very happy with the school. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1421024https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1421024Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:45:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:58:33 GMT]]>Holy Innocents’ High isn’t that good. I visited their open house this year. Their facilities aren’t that good and their library is very small like a primary school library. I was quite disappointed. But this school will be good for those with low aggregate scores and those in Holy Innocents Primary School since this school is affiliated.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1420952https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1420952Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:58:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Fri, 20 Dec 2013 19:32:19 GMT]]>My son will be going to SJI after all. Thanks for the feedback from the SJI folk here. Merry Christmas, guys!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1170846https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1170846Fri, 20 Dec 2013 19:32:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Fri, 20 Dec 2013 19:21:40 GMT]]>

teacher_tutor:
Thanks, SS66. I was hoping to get similar feedback from HI parents. Wishful thinking, perhaps? I attended the HI Open House and got good vibes. My son likes the school too. It's a pity it's so low on people's list.


Emoh: Thanks. I attended the Information Day today.
With his TS of 246 he may just be the top student if he enters Holy Innocents. Anyway SJI cut off was 245 and it may or may not change so it is also not a sure bet even if you choose SJI as first choice.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155085https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155085Fri, 20 Dec 2013 19:21:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:18:06 GMT]]>I think Chung Cheng Yishun is better.Their facilities are newer and the name is not as ‘neighbourhoodish’ as Yishun town.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1158388https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1158388Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:18:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:41:12 GMT]]>

rains:
chenks:

Recommend CHung Cheng Yishun as facilities are better.

Both have same CoP but Chung Cheng Yishun stands out more as they seem more approachable and friendly.
Chung Cheng Yishun had Open House on 24 Nov and it was full of parents and students. The school had many teachers and students showing guests around.

Turned up at Yishun Town & was surprised they don't seem to have Open House. Staff was trying to explain they had similar smaller scale events throughout the year - thought staff was condescending and implying the school doesn't need an Open House as it seemed that theirs was an obvious choice. Thought it was a bit arrogant. Disappointed at the attitude.

Yishun Town had its open house with principal talk last Friday 22 Nov and Saturday 23 Nov, and only school tour on 25 Nov.

For some reason, at least 2 teachers around Yishun area recommend Yishun Town over CCH Yishun. And generally, parents prefer Yishun Town as well. They have not-so-good impression of CCH Yishun students outside school. So I am surprised that parents in the forum prefer CCH Yishun to Yishun Town.

I don't interact with either school's students but I have more opportunities to observe YTSS students behaviour outside school. I haven't seen a misbehaved student from YTSS after at least 5 years of daily observation. I only hear them discussing school work. Quite impressed.

Yes, was a bit surprised when we called up Yishun Town last week, and they said no Open House. But looks like last minute they decided to do so. We managed to catch the walkabout on Monday 25 Nov. They 'tour guide' was a very impressive young man in Sec 3. Not a councillor but a student leader in NPCC.

We caught the Open House for CCYS too last weekend. Am also impressed. Walking around the compound reminds us of West lake in Hangzhou. 😂
Students bow when walking past.

These 2 schools are definitely in our shortlist. Still deciding which comes above which. :?

For those who missed Yishun Town open house, there's a write up by a forumer here:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=55778&start=20

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1156939https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1156939Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:41:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:35:04 GMT]]>

chenks:
Recommend CHung Cheng Yishun as facilities are better.

Both have same CoP but Chung Cheng Yishun stands out more as they seem more approachable and friendly.
Chung Cheng Yishun had Open House on 24 Nov and it was full of parents and students. The school had many teachers and students showing guests around.

Turned up at Yishun Town & was surprised they don't seem to have Open House. Staff was trying to explain they had similar smaller scale events throughout the year - thought staff was condescending and implying the school doesn't need an Open House as it seemed that theirs was an obvious choice. Thought it was a bit arrogant. Disappointed at the attitude.
Yishun Town had its open house with principal talk last Friday 22 Nov and Saturday 23 Nov, and only school tour on 25 Nov.

For some reason, at least 2 teachers around Yishun area recommend Yishun Town over CCH Yishun. And generally, parents prefer Yishun Town as well. They have not-so-good impression of CCH Yishun students outside school. So I am surprised that parents in the forum prefer CCH Yishun to Yishun Town.

I don't interact with either school's students but I have more opportunities to observe YTSS students behaviour outside school. I haven't seen a misbehaved student from YTSS after at least 5 years of daily observation. I only hear them discussing school work. Quite impressed.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1156810https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1156810Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:35:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Wed, 27 Nov 2013 08:53:08 GMT]]>Have done a little 'research' on CCH (both Main & Yishun)..


CCH (Yishun) shares the same philosophy, vision, values & motto as CCH (Main), a school rich in history & chinese culture..

Definitely CCH, for me.. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1156681https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1156681Wed, 27 Nov 2013 08:53:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Tue, 26 Nov 2013 23:26:18 GMT]]>Recommend CHung Cheng Yishun as facilities are better.

Both have same CoP but Chung Cheng Yishun stands out more as they seem more approachable and friendly.
Chung Cheng Yishun had Open House on 24 Nov and it was full of parents and students. The school had many teachers and students showing guests around.

Turned up at Yishun Town & was surprised they don’t seem to have Open House. Staff was trying to explain they had similar smaller scale events throughout the year - thought staff was condescending and implying the school doesn’t need an Open House as it seemed that theirs was an obvious choice. Thought it was a bit arrogant. Disappointed at the attitude.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1156106https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1156106Tue, 26 Nov 2013 23:26:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:39:23 GMT]]>

wwin5128:
Hi can anyone advise me which one sec sch is good compare Yishun Town sec or Chung Cheng Yishun?


Will this year cop lower campare last year?

Based on past year o level , cchs result is a lot better n it seem it getter better every year

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155968https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155968Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:39:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:18:14 GMT]]>Hi can anyone advise me which one sec sch is good compare Yishun Town sec or Chung Cheng Yishun?


Will this year cop lower campare last year?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155945https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155945Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:18:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:41:19 GMT]]>Thanks, SS66. I was hoping to get similar feedback from HI parents. Wishful thinking, perhaps? I attended the HI Open House and got good vibes. My son likes the school too. It’s a pity it’s so low on people’s list.


Emoh: Thanks. I attended the Information Day today.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155058https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1155058Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:41:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Mon, 25 Nov 2013 05:03:03 GMT]]>Hi,


Do check out SJI, my DS is in Sec Two now,
so far very happy with the school.
Teachers are engaging and the boys are well mannered and confident.
Even the orientation is so well organised and school website are keep you informed of the various activities.

No regret sending DS there, school seems to be developing all-rounded boys not just pursuing academic excellence.

Cheers

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1154352https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1154352Mon, 25 Nov 2013 05:03:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:17:45 GMT]]>

teacher_tutor:
emoh: Thanks for illuminating my path! Didn't know of the existence of the SJI thread...am fairly new to this Forum.


jetsetter: Thanks for the suggestion. However, I forgot to mention that we are Catholic, so yes, die-die he must attend a Catholic school. :p. VS, thus, is not an option.
SJI would be having an Admission Information Day today, Monday 25 Nov 1pm-5pm with talks at 1pm, 3pm & 5pm

http://www.sji.edu.sg/subpage.php?id=466#13-11-02

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1154022https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1154022Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:17:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:58:33 GMT]]>

teacher_tutor:
Hello dear helpful parents!


My son scored 246 for the PSLE. We live right next to Holy Innocents so that's a big attraction, but everybody seems to think we should aim higher and apply for SJI. If you have a child from either school, could you give me some feedback, please?

I know to most of you this is a no-brainer, but it's a long commute, be it to the Bishan holding site or the Malcolm Road location. With so many post-school activities, he will be coming home very late.

Also, is there a lot of stress in SJI? A great deal of homework, tests, etc?

What about Holy Innocents? What's your opinion of the school? Last year's best performing PSLE student who went there scored 237.

Any input is much appreciated!
Have you asked your child which school he prefer? Go for the nearest one to your house for convenience and dedicated teachers who are committed. Holy Innocent is a good choice since it is a Catholic school within walking distance from your place.

I do know of a Catholic family who allow their son to attend Victoria School. I guess it is up to individual family. The son should be in Sec 3 next year.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153897https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153897Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:58:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:50:24 GMT]]>

teacher_tutor:
emoh: Thanks for illuminating my path! Didn't know of the existence of the SJI thread...am fairly new to this Forum.


jetsetter: Thanks for the suggestion. However, I forgot to mention that we are Catholic, so yes, die-die he must attend a Catholic school. :p. VS, thus, is not an option.
There is also catholic high and maris stella which you can consider

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153890https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153890Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:50:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:50:13 GMT]]>

teacher_tutor:
emoh: Thanks for illuminating my path! Didn't know of the existence of the SJI thread...am fairly new to this Forum.


jetsetter: Thanks for the suggestion. However, I forgot to mention that we are Catholic, so yes, die-die he must attend a Catholic school. :p. VS, thus, is not an option.
There is also catholic high and maris stella which you can consider

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153889https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153889Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:50:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:49:30 GMT]]>

teacher_tutor:
emoh: Thanks for illuminating my path! Didn't know of the existence of the SJI thread...am fairly new to this Forum.


jetsetter: Thanks for the suggestion. However, I forgot to mention that we are Catholic, so yes, die-die he must attend a Catholic school. :p. VS, thus, is not an option.
There is also catholic high and maris stella which you can consider

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153888https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153888Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:49:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:39:00 GMT]]>emoh: Thanks for illuminating my path! Didn’t know of the existence of the SJI thread…am fairly new to this Forum.


jetsetter: Thanks for the suggestion. However, I forgot to mention that we are Catholic, so yes, die-die he must attend a Catholic school. :p. VS, thus, is not an option.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153872https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153872Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:39:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Sun, 24 Nov 2013 04:33:15 GMT]]>You live right next to Holy Innocents doesn’t mean you die die must go there. If your son did so well 246, why not try for Victoria School which is not far from Hougang? You can take Bus 55 from Nativity Church via Hougang Ave 3 - Eunos Link - Marine Parade right? It’s about 30-40min. VS is affiliated to VJC and has both IP and Olevel tracks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153269https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153269Sun, 24 Nov 2013 04:33:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 2013 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary School on Sun, 24 Nov 2013 00:55:18 GMT]]>

teacher_tutor:
Hello dear helpful parents!


My son scored 246 for the PSLE. We live right next to Holy Innocents so that's a big attraction, but everybody seems to think we should aim higher and apply for SJI. If you have a child from either school, could you give me some feedback, please?

I know to most of you this is a no-brainer, but it's a long commute, be it to the Bishan holding site or the Malcolm Road location. With so many post-school activities, he will be coming home very late.

Also, is there a lot of stress in SJI? A great deal of homework, tests, etc?

What about Holy Innocents? What's your opinion of the school? Last year's best performing PSLE student who went there scored 237.

Any input is much appreciated!
SJI to Hougang should not be too far, if at Bishan you can take the MRT and change at Serangoon, around 4 stops only. If at Malcolm Road there is bus 153/151.

You can check the SJI thread for more info but like what you said earlier, it should be a no-brainer to choose SJI if you compare with Holy Innocents whose cut off is 223.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=5835&start=620

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