North Vista Primary

[jollybeans]

hi Lifeishard


My child is in this school, level 4. So far in the years he’s in this school, the teacher seldom leave them alone. Probably, only like 2 times a year ? Prior to that, she’ll tell the class and gave them work to do.

Does yr child’s teacher did this often ? If it is then it might be a big concern. In which level is yr child in ?

[Aju]

Any feedback about this school ?

How is their psle results ?

[SKGDADDY]

HI Guys


i am new to this forum…looking to put my child in NVPS in P1 this year…does any one know the school timings and the CCA’s their… and does any one also know when is the ‘first’ PSLE batch coming out from NVPS.

[sushigal]

Only one China girl got 262 last year. The rest of the students did not do well at all.


The past 2 years PSLE result is not appealing.

[jollybea]

Hi sushigal


May I know where u get the info from. I’d like to do some investigations on my own. Whether I could leave my son’s PSLE preparation to the school. ( read : whether i could trust the school to prepare them adequately).

Thanks.

[jollybea]

I read from somewhere in this thread that the school’s last 2 years PSLE students were transferred from other schools. Thus, the PSLE students do not have a full 6 years primary education in North Vista. For this reason, I’d be able to give some "leeway" on gauging the school’s learning vision.


This would have easily meant that 2013 PSLE students are the first cohort of their very own primary school students who had gone thru 6 yrs of thorough education with North Vista.

Thus, lets wait and see the PSLE results of the 2013 cohort.

I believe that this year’s would be better and true gauge of the school’s strength and vision for its students. Whether more engaging activities helps, and whether the school is adopting the righting teaching pedagogy to the students, inclusive of the teachers engagements with the students. And whether the principal’s stand of his vision is strong to weather the onslaught of PSLE.

So, I guess we as parents would be better able to estimate how much outside help our children may need in preparation for our child’s PSLE then.

[jollybea]

hi Alicia611


I’m happy w the school but not satisfied.

Timing is great with 2 breaks, one in morning the other for lunch. School starts 8 am, ends 2.45 pm

They have uniform groups which what pleases me the most. Scouts and Boys Brigade. However, their "niche" CCA are non-academics, such as soft ball and hockey and dance stuff. Thus if yr child is not the sporty type he will not be able to get the most out of their CCA strength. On hindsight, if you intend to nurture yr child in which he’s strong in, do think twice about this school as they’re biased towards their own CCA.

It is not easy to start a new CCA group within this school. A LOTISA of factors are put into considerations.

I do like their English syllabus for P3 and above. They’re using English Literature which in turn improves their literary skills and their comprehension skills.

Most teachers are young and passionate about their work.

The school will require yr child to buy laptop during their 2nd year, be prepared for this.

However, I noticed this school likes to put "trial" teachers into my child’s class during every terms, and changing all their subject teachers in the middle of the year ! Which is what I detest the most !

The principal ? I recommend you read the past few threads. I have yet to see what kinda person he turns out to be.

TIA

[jollybea]

If it helps parents into their considerations, the principal I heard is a Christian.

But there again, we may not know what kinda is he.

[itskryptic]

I don't see the relevance of a principal's religion in helping parents to decide which school to go to or otherwise.

jollybea:

If it helps parents into their considerations, the principal I heard is a Christian.
But there again, we may not know what kinda is he.

[sushigal]

The PSLE result I heard is from my gal’s former classmate’s mother. As for my ex-neighbour her gal didn’t do well like about 193. She is in XinMing Sec. She shared her gal’s classmates did not do well either.


As for the English syllabus for P3 and above. They’re using English Literature which in turn improves their literary skills and their comprehension skills. It’s a good book but not all children are prepared for such THICK books which cost S$80. Most teachers hardly teach and just ask the children to read.

As for trial teacher you mentioned, they are all from NIE still under training. This was what I do not like too! There are many reason I transferred my gals out.

Just this new term, both of my gal’s former classmates from P4.3, 2 were out to Punggol Primary. They didn’t like their teachers, both are rather happy with Punggol Primary. This is what I last heard.

For those who want to know more you can PM me direct. I ever shared details incidents over this website, the chiefkiasu deleted my post.

I thought it supposed to have free sharing talking facts not gossip. I was quite disappointed with the chiefkaisu just deleted my post without having the courtesy to tell me.