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FYI


There is a new childcare centre, My First Skool, located right at Westgate shopping mall, Jurong East.

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Is your daughter in sec 1 or 2 this year?
I know someone got transfer out in sec 2.
Try writing in to the Principal.

…and Chung Cheng Main, I heard their classrooms are air cond.

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My kid is sec one now. I have no experience with IP schools so just from my selection experience from neighbourhood secondary schools. Personally I am glad that the school banding has been removed so that we can focus on the other more important factors when choosing secondary schools such as:

1) CCAs - which is very important in secondary schools. Your child must find something that he/she is keen on. Some secondary schools have a niche in certain areas eg. Chinese orchestra, Wushu, Bowling, Archery, Fencing, etc. and some schools have very special ccas, eg. Singapore Youth Flying Club in Hua Yi Sec Sch.

2) Special programmes that the secondary schoolss may have -
eg. drama in curriculum where the drama class is incorporated into English lessons helps improve students literacy skills. In Chinese orientated schs, they will have Chinese cultural appreciation programmes such as calligraphy classes. Some schools may have more sports and outdoor activities.

3) Facilities - ideal if the school has good ones, if not, I think children are very adaptable and they will adjust. What is more important is the school’s culture, communication and discipline (some schools totally do not allow handphones to be brought to school), approachable Principal, supportive teachers, co-operative peers and the well structured programmes.

4) Distance from home to school - equally important because the hours spent in secondary schools are longer than in primary schools. Usually ccas finish at 5.00pm to 6.30pm depending on schs. If your child has to attend cca more than twice a week and take an hour to travel home, you can imagine how tired they are after school. Not forgetting they still have to complete their homework for the day. So you may want to check out the school reporting and dismissal time.

Do remember each child is unique and different. I believe a good school which is good for your friend’s child may not be suitable for your own child.
We should select a school that meets most of the child’s needs. When they are happy learning there, they will surely excel.


Cheers!

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Alternatively, you can get the ear ring clasps (with a spring) which is much more easy to use and you can buy from any accessories shops.

By the way, how are your kids coping in CCHY?

Confirmed with schs, this year cop:

BPGH 244
Nan Hua 243

Following are the cops for express streams this year.


BPGH 244
CCHM 237
CCHY 232
SCSS 235
Crescent 243
Kranji 230
YTSS 232
St Marg 240

There is St Anthony’s Canossian Sec Sch, cop 226 (without affiliation).

Its a Autonomous Girls school. Moreover, they are also affiliated to
Catholic Junior College.

I do not know much about the school.
Information taken from MOE guide.

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There is a student care cum tuition ctr at blk 768 (behind Regent Sec Sch)
used to be operated by Opus One. Now it is taken over by new operator - Foo Jie Rong.

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Wow! I have overwhelming response for the referral.
But I could only give to one. My apologies and thank you
once again!