jedamum:

Carewsl:

Cos my office is very near to these 2 schools , especially Nanhua, 3 bus stops only. What is gep? is there any website where i could understand more abt school exam systems (i did notstudy in sg) Whats are the boys schoold with good affiliation. My thought is mixed school with be better for boys :). Thanks

no harm trying to apply for pv at both schs; once accepted (by both if you are so lucky/can provide niche services), you can start pv and then decide which sch you like...there is no obligations to complete pv hours if you subsequently do not want to register in that sch (but must complete if you want to register in that sch). Not sure if PV is open to foreigners, this you must check if you are one). for phase 2c, both are hot hot hot schs. balloting status, you have to check at the relevant threads in this forum.
GEP info is http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/gifted-education-programme/gep-schools/
advantage of getting in GEP centre schs are that some general programmes may be shared among GEP streamed and mainstreamed classes (this i heard/read la, no first hand experience).
you should read and browse MOE's website to read up more about local pri schs.
more popular boys pri sch with affiliation that i can think of
- ACS
- Maris stella
- Catholic high
- SJI Jnr
check out this to find out more about the PSLE affiliation points advantage
http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_index.asp

JMHO ah.

Thanks Jmho!

jedamum:

Not sure about your chances in either pv or ballot, but both are very sought after schs n gep centres ie better resources, curriculum ba eg twinning program n what not for those not qualify for gep in p4 etc. to note nanhua Chinese focus is much higher than henry park imo.

Actually with the means to relocate, why restrict to only west? If u r mobile n looking at relocating, u should consider Boys sch with good affiliation to good sec schs since u have 2 boys. Jmo.

Cos my office is very near to these 2 schools , especially Nanhua, 3 bus stops only. What is gep? is there any website where i could understand more abt school exam systems (i did notstudy in sg) Whats are the boys schoold with good affiliation. My thought is mixed school with be better for boys :). Thanks

Thanks Jedamum, i am actually considering school near west side/ clementi - Nanhua or Henry Park Primary school. Looking for place within 1km and preparing for parents volunteer. Based on your opinion, which is better choice and stand a better chance for balloting. My aim is to provide a better school environment for my sons (Born 2008) and Born (2011).Thanks

qms:

Carewsl:

Hi Moms & Dads and the experts...


i was wondering, does all primary school provide same CCA like gymastics, Wushu etc etc..

No.

Hi..how can i find out what CCA does the school provide? Via website?
Eg: I went to Nanhua Primary school website, they dont have Gymnastics as CCA, but under CCA achievements, they actually list down Non-School CCA achievements - Gymnastics.

The school will still recognise non CCA competitition achievements?

Should parents consider the CCA of the school before deciding which primary school?

How impt is the CCA in primary school?

Hi Moms & Dads and the experts…


i was wondering, does all primary school provide same CCA like gymastics, Wushu etc etc…