mlsa0808:

Tampines Secondary is very near to the malls. Just afraid they will loiter at the malls after lesson.

Hmm you got a point here.

Mum Needs Advice:

I happen to read this post so want to contribute that if a child has learning disorders, and has been posted with a school who does not support special learning needs like attention deficit Dyslexia or other learning disorder ( name the Mild SEN in PSLE Booklet given by MOE ) . Other reasons are for health

kidney problems and handicapped children.

read this extract from MOE PSLE booklet

Students with PD or mild SEN who are not posted to an appropriate-resourced school listed above may apply for a transfer. Such students should first report at the secondary school that they were posted to on the next working
day after the release of posting results, and apply for school transfer there. All applications must be accompanied with the relevant supporting documents, as follows:

a. PD - An assessment of the student’s condition and needs from a qualified medical professional. It should clearly describe the extent of disability (e.g. temporary, permanent) and the type of assistive
device that the child is currently using (e.g. wheelchair, crutches).

b. Mild SEN - A comprehensive report written by a relevant professional (e.g. psychologist, speech and language therapist). It should indicate the nature of the disability with supporting evidence for the
diagnosis and provide clear description of the student’s current functioning and limitations, together with recommendations for support and intervention. Other documents may include a school report from the student’s primary school providing additional background to his/her condition and any other
relevant documents. MOE will consider appeals for transfer to a school resourced to support mild SEN only if that school is included as one of the student’s original choice of secondary school.

Thanks for the info. Besides medical reasons, what other reasons are acceptable? Any idea?

apple juice lover:

notsoks:

What are some valid reasons for appeal to school (not moe) that the school will accept/consider? DD wishes to get into this school but t-score didnt meet COP.

hello!

okay, i appealed in to a school and now im in there. but my school is an moe school. some valid reasons could be like distance, school has good rep, values are good, help in nurturing your child's talents further.

hope this helps!

Thanks for the info.

mlsa0808:

JY is one of the 22 secondary schools offering Computer Studies as an O level school-initiated electives. The school has other initiative like using mobile phone in class for e-Learning, currently rollout for Science only.


There is also a café run by students, whose parents are working, and have no where to go after school hour. From here, they learn how to run a business, accountings, teamwork, etc.

The school is also setting up an interactive learning wall with 4 big LED screens to keep students updated with the current news affair. This is to cater for students who hardly read newspaper at home.

There is also a small studio with different musical instruments for students to learn, play and relax after school hours.

All these are some of the non-core curriculums that attracted me.


Visited Tampines Secondary this afternoon. The school building and facilities are very new and nice. This school is one of my choice too. Any infor to share for this school?

Thanks mlsa0808, for the info! Didnt know that the schools are open for visit on weekdays too? Hence, not sure about Tampines Sec but based on the grey booklet, they do not offer much subjects and if you visit their website, you cant find much info either. School may look and feel new though, cos of the recent upgrade/reno. JY really sounds attractive from the way you described. As for ES, we often see students smoking around the void decks but then again, i think all schools have smokers. So, disciplinary aspects of the schools is abit concern here. What do you think?

hmsg:

Justaregularmum:

When can we start appealing to go into secondary schools we want?Or is it different for every school?Thanks

Officially on 20 Dec when the posting results are known. Unofficially some schools have already started to receive appeals...

How to start appealing now when the result is not out yet? Where to get the form?

Buzzmom:

Wishace:

My friend's dd score is 202 and she is bring offer Express as well as Normal Academic. She still cannot decide whether to let her dd do Exp or N(A).


We try to analysis the book and noted that last year highest intake for N(A) in most school is 199. So will she be over qualify with 202 ?

Shd my friend let her dd take Exp but the sch selections are those not so \"good\" ones or shd she let her take N(A) but select those sch with better reputation and better student envoironments. My friend drives so distance is not really an issue for her.

Would parents that have undergone such experience share their views. Thanks.

Hi, my son got 205 and in the same dilemma. Anyways, I've checked and unfortunately we are not able to opt for NA stream.

Me in similar situation. Since dd is eligible for express, why think of NA. But im just curious, who did u check with?

mlsa0808:

Visited East Spring on Saturday and Junyuan yesterday.

Though COP for JY (205) is lower than ES (211), but curriculum provided by JY has more varieties. School ambience for JY is nicer and bigger as compared to ES.

Should I go for school with higher COP, ie ES or school with a nice ambience that I like to spend in the next 4 years, i.e. JY?

What are the varieties that JY offers and ES doesnt? Did you visit Tampines Sec Sch open house?

What are some valid reasons for appeal to school (not moe) that the school will accept/consider? DD wishes to get into this school but t-score didnt meet COP.

Is there any benefits for taking a 3rd language besides knowing a new language?

Looking at these 2 schools as the 6th choice. Which one is better in terms of discipline and academic achievement?