Peirce Secondary School

[coolbaby]

Went for open house on Sat, we have pretty good impression about the school, the students speak well, behave-well.

However, I’m kinda surprised to read negative comments about the school.
Coming home late - wondering does this happen to most Sec Sch.
Teach less - why? is it only that particular class/teacher or is it in general?
hope to hear more feedback about the school.

[sunshine123]

I share the same sentiments. The open house was well run. Principal and teachers are warm and friendly. Students are well behaved and spoke well. My sense is small cohort helps school to be able to focus better on the kids. Noted the school does not offer technical.


If there is less school homework, how do the kids cope with weekly tests? Seems like the school also focus on academic excellence which is good.

Went to other open houses on that day. Peirce is the only school with presence of parent volunteers at the sharing session.

[bleeze]

Hi,


Just to share my little opinion.

Dd didn’t do well in her PSLE 2 years ago. We also headache during school selection. We had limited choice so we went to various sch with COP 225 range. We visited sch like Geylang Methodist, Bowen, Mayflower, Katong Convent, AMK, St. Joseph Convent etc. We spoke to teachers and Principals. In the end, we selected Peirce.
Reason is Peirce’s Principal is the most approachable, patience and friendly.
But the main reason is the % of JC eligibility is so high as > 90%. Other schools only 60% to 80%. I was amazed that given student of COP so low in PSLE and yet the school can produce a result of > 90% eligibility to JC. Therefore we selected Peirce.

Now Dd is able to perform well in Peirce and she is happy there as she can get $500 every year from govt for her performance. This encourages her the most. Should she go to other competitive environment, she may not have a chance. She stands out in her CCA and was given a chance to lead in stage. Moreover, she can even selected as Student leader.

Should you need more information, you may PM me.

[sunshine123]

bleeze:

Hi,


Just to share my little opinion.

Dd didn't do well in her PSLE 2 years ago. We also headache during school selection. We had limited choice so we went to various sch with COP 225 range. We visited sch like Geylang Methodist, Bowen, Mayflower, Katong Convent, AMK, St. Joseph Convent etc. We spoke to teachers and Principals. In the end, we selected Peirce.
Reason is Peirce's Principal is the most approachable, patience and friendly.
But the main reason is the % of JC eligibility is so high as > 90%. Other schools only 60% to 80%. I was amazed that given student of COP so low in PSLE and yet the school can produce a result of > 90% eligibility to JC. Therefore we selected Peirce.

Now Dd is able to perform well in Peirce and she is happy there as she can get $500 every year from govt for her performance. This encourages her the most. Should she go to other competitive environment, she may not have a chance. She stands out in her CCA and was given a chance to lead in stage. Moreover, she can even selected as Student leader.

Should you need more information, you may PM me.

Thanks so much for sharing. Your feedback is most encouraging and insightful. We have also checked some of the schools you have mentioned too. The principal is very dedicated and full of zest.

How are the teachers and students generally? Environment wise, is it nurturing and focus on values? Appreciate some sharing. Thanks.

[sunshine123]

Hi,


Can kindly advise what to bring on first day of school eg what are the books to bring?

Thanks so much.

[Kengen]

Hi, may I have review of this school from the current students or their parents. Went to their open house last Saturday and I am quite impressed with the school. Appreciate your feedback and comments.

[Kengen]

Hi, appreciate comments/feedback of the school. Thanks.

[Kengen]

Just to share that my boy likes the school and his classmates. He was from a SAP school and most of his classmates were also from SAP school. This is the first time that he has non Chinese classmates and he commented that they are very nice too. I am happy too as my boy feedback that the school is very strict in discipline. Overall we are pleased with the school and looking forward to the next 4 years. We had chosen this school due to few reasons. 1) though lower T a-score, 90% qualify for JC and 96% for poly 2) most importantly, because of the smaller cohort, the school.has more resources and students are given more opportunities to expose themselves.

[Just_a_Dad]

This is a quiet thread that hopefully can be livened up with more regular contributions from parents. I’ll try to do my part.


My DD is in Sec 1 this year. So far she is enjoying her secondary school life. Long may that continue.

The school held a breakfast meeting for parents to meet teachers this morning. It’s a nice touch and less formal than the usual meet-the-parent sessions that I used to attend when DD was in primary school. This is a good way for parents to get to know teachers and verse versa.

In contrast to her primary school, Peirce has a small student population, which makes it easier for everyone to get to know one another. This I like.

[kitty2]

My friends' kids have just graduated from Peirce. One was from express and the other one was from NA. They said the school is bias as the express would get to attend Adam Khoo motivational prog but the NA would get unknown speaker Both kids said their teachers didn't teach much and they had tuition . The NA kid was unfortunate as the teachers would always spend most of the lesson time scolding them! My friend went to meet the teacher and she said the class was always noisy and she could not teach them !



Just sharing