kiasu_pig:

hiaks62:

Any recent reviews of Mayflower primary? Wondering whether to apply here in 2C instead of risking at another popular school.

Anyone in the music or arts CCAs and enjoy it?

Mayflower primary will be going thru a 1 year renovation starting jan19 to end Dec19. During this period, the school will occupy the premises which used to be Kebun Bahru Primary School.

School's niche is in performing arts. My two boys are in P4 and P2, both are in School Ensemble. School advocates holistic child development and seem to me not so inclined towards academic achievement. I think it's good becos my boys get to enjoy their sports and music, and not so much into mugging for this and that tests and remedial lessons. However I do know of some parents who transferred their kids to other more academic inclined schools after P3's.

Mayflower Primary is to me an undiscovered and unpolished gem. It's a good neighbourhood school with responsible teachers. With good parenting, any kid would realize their potential here.

My suggestion. Mayflower will always have vacancies. You could have try the more popular schools around e.g Anderson Primary. And to choose Mayflower as backup.

I saw some ranking thingy online (http://mathsproblemsums.com/pranking/), with Mayflower standing at 32 spot (Top school) and Anderson at 65 (Good school), based on some MOE awards and recognition. I'm rather confused as in why so many people are rushing to place their kids at Anderson? My boy is going to P1 next year and he has 2A(2) admission priority to both Mayflower and Anderson. Wonder which will be a better choice. Any advise?

Yes, a personal one. I called to request for the tour.

Nope, I requested to view the school before making decision. So that arranged a time for me to tour with their staff.

Managed to visit and tour the school. Overall, clean and vibrant environment with many facilities. School will take-in a total of 7 P1 classes with 30 students each. Rounding up to approximately 1,300 students in total. However, the student care centre is pretty small, can accommodate to only 60 kids. So may not have much placement opportunities for those who wish to place their kids there. According to the staff, their last year’s PSLE result is ranked above national average.


Canteen food seems a little costly. Saw a stall charging $1.20 - $1.50 on the price list for some sort of noodle of rice. Can’t recall clearly. Was thinking if $2 is even enough for my kid to consume a proper meal there.

Those who wish to pick-up and drop-off kids via personal vehicle may find it a little challenging. The only place to do so is along the road which has only 2 lanes and is offended congested.

When asked about their strengths, they just mentioned that they are a neighbourhood school and not to compare with other top schools.

Will be going to Mayflower Primary for their Open House to find out more about what they offer.

Like many parents, I’m very curious about APS? Some parents have feedback that the school has been over-rated, but many are still rushing to get their kids in. It couldn’t be becos of vicinity or phrase 2A option right? Called the school if they have Open House and they said they don’t have. Asked them then how I know how’s the environment and facilities are conducive for learning? They just replied many parents are ‘queuing’ to sent their kids here and so far no one complained. I was like??? Some also say that APS is an elite school. Can anyone define elite in this context?