Hi parents out there,


I’m in a dilemma…

Daughter (P1) currently in ICR but sees no improvements and would like to switch her to another school which covers creative writings in preparation for her composition. (Basically she can’t write proper sentences which are creative enough)

She’s been to MA, but we withdrew her because we find that with the money we spent on the course fee, what she’d learnt there is craft works!

Heard and read alot but can’t decide which is the most suitable centre to go that could emphasise on creative writing.

Any comments or recommendations?

Thanks!!!

Hi all,


Had been very busy with my little one so have to catch up a bit with you guys now…

Anyway, my child in also currently in P1 and after reading this thread, I have something to share as well as a few questions and hopefully if anyone can help me with them.

Here it goes:

1. Thought the CCA is only for P3 onwards? My kid brought back the form sometimes back and was asked to fill it up but after reading it, it indicates that P1 can enrol but on the condition that it is still available or the child had been taking up some basic skills in certain CCAs.

2. I was surprised that there wasn’t spelling for Chinese. But at least there is for English.

3. Not much of homework and it will be brought back to complete if the students are unable to complete them in class.

4. Heard from my friend that the students will be separated into different classes for P2 with 2E (Excellent) the best and something like 2A (Average), etc… How are they being guage for their academic excellence when there’s no sitting by end of the year? Which term should I start to lookout for the ‘streaming tests’ in advance so that I can prepare my kid? Will the teachers tell them when will it be so that they can inform their parents about it? (VERY STRESS… or am I too KIASU???)

Thanks to all!!!

CocoNut:

Good Luck Lahburlug! :please:

Hi CocoNut,

I was tied up with work for the last few days..... How's your luck on the balloting?
We were very fortunate to have secured a seat.

CocoNut:

Hi all


The time that I applied for Jrg Pri at 2.30pm, already had 90 applicants that are wthin 1 km. (Vacancies 107).

You're absolutely right CocoNut.... Was also there at 3pm and was told that I'm one of the 44 applicants for the 17 seats! Hopefully there aren't anymore less than 1km parents applying after me!

Well...... just hope that lady luck is on my side on balloting day.......

FMz:

ooo.... sound like u are staying nearer to Jurong East Central/Toh Tuck

Hi FMz,

Yes indeed you're right.
Know what, the next option that I have will be either Fuhua or Yuhua if JPS is out in my list....
Have asked around others in this forum on Yuhua Pri school but so far seemed that no one knows much about this school.
Well............................

FMz:

if u are within 1km of Princess E, u might as well try as its better odds against the 1~2km of JPS

Hi FMz,

Agreed. However, the fact is, I'm located 1 to 2km for both the schools..... too bad....haiz...........

This makes me left with not much choice and to hope that the the number of <1km does not filled up the vacancy of 107 for JPS by tomorrow...............

Hi all,


Update: Called up Jurong Pri school this morning (very pleasant and friendly staff) for breakdown:

Per morning, 80 applied within 1km, 35 within 1 to 2km, 7 outside 2km (no chance liao)..... Total available seats: 107.

Well.... seemed tough even for balloting for the 1 to 2km!!!!!!! The number will sure to rise.....

Called up Princess Elizabeth also, but they do not provide such Value Added service to do a pre-count for the breakdown... too bad.....

ChiefKiasu:

Lahburlug:

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Hi all,

Had been monitoring Jurong Pri School for the 2C registration for my girl and was surprise to see that the number of applicants already more than 100% on the 1st day!!! ...

Lahburlug, we had to split your topic from the Parents' Networking Group Forum as it belongs in the P1 Registration Forum. Sorry.

No problem Chief! Thanks for the link-up! Appreciated...............

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Hi all,

Had been monitoring Jurong Pri School for the 2C registration for my girl and was surprise to see that the number of applicants already more than 100% on the 1st day!!!
Will have to check with the school tomorrow on the breakdown of the applicants since I'm locating 1-2km away..
Guess I'll have to keep my fingers crossed......... til end of tomorrow to decide.....
Now the question if the outcome is negative: YuHua or FuHua............... haiz....................

Fangfang:

Since I know that my son surely not able to get a place in Nan Hua Pri in 2010 intake, then I may turn to Fuhua Pri or Yuhua Pri (consolation is that still ended with a Hua.... Hahahah just joking - need a break from this registration man)

Well, can anyone give appraisal on Fuhua Pri and Yuhua Pri. From this channel, i have read quite abit on Fuhua Pri but no Yuhua Pri. Like to hear more about this 2 schools in terms on homework, exams passing rate, teachers, sch environment and etc.

Hi Fangfang,

I have heard from my mum that the neighbour (mum) above us had shared with her that Yuhua is getting better these days due to change in staffs/teaching methods.

Well of course, I'm not too sure how true this is.... anyone, care to share?