[Bukit Merah] Primary Schools

[titank]

bluemoon:

I'd like to find out more about Queenstown Pri yet I donno what to ask. Will you give up a place in Catholic High for Queenstown just becoz its nearer?? I'm really lost.

Queenstown Primary the PSLE std dropped since it had take in 2 Primary School in 2004. Perhaps in another few years the standard would go up.
I think there is an Open House in July.Let me check & let you know.

[bluemoon]

titank:

Queenstown Primary the PSLE std dropped since it had take in 2 Primary School in 2004. Perhaps in another few years the standard would go up.
I think there is an Open House in July.Let me check & let you know.

Thanks titank!
My greatest concern is the overall conduct of the students as young children tend to be more impressionable.

[titank]

Think there is an Open House on 5th July 2008 (Saturday), Queenstown Primary School!

[gelfish]

I live near CHIJ Kellock but not that near to be within 2km. My husband’s primary school is Peihwa which i know is a good school.


I am in a dilemma whether I should go to CHIJ or PH. I am afraid I may not get into CHIJ if all vacancies are taken up for those within 2km. And I won’t know which school my daughter will go. But PH is about 8km away plus it is pm for pr 1 and 2 which means I have to spend more time on travelling and more hassle cos i have two younger kids. There will be 4 years of different sessions.

Anyone knows what are the chances of balloting for those outside 2km for CHIJ?

[titank]

Hi Chief Kiasu,


I'm now targetting at the following 3 schools, any advises?

(i) Fairfield Methodist Primary (Beyond 2Km)
(ii) River Valley Primary (Beyond 2km)
(iii) Radin Mas Primary (1-2Km).
I'm 1.5 Km away from Radin Mas Primary :lol:
Would it be good to perform volunteer or as Grassroot member so that at least in Phase 2B(2)? Heard that usually only in Phase 2C there would be balloting?

[caroline3sg]

Hi gelfish

Clear choice is Pei Hwa. CHIJ Kellock is old. Pei Hwa just refurbished. Moreoever, it is your husband’s ex sch, no need to stress over ballot or worry about vacancy. Regarding distance, you can let your child take sch bus. Different session allows you to guide them homework on 1-1 basis.

[ChiefKiasu]

Yes, caroline3sg is right. Pei Hwa seems to be the better choice because there is no balloting, and your transport problem may be solvable using the school bus.

[ChiefKiasu]

titank:

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(iii) Radin Mas Primary (1-2Km).
I'm 1.5 Km away from Radin Mas Primary :lol:
Would it be good to perform volunteer or as Grassroot member so that at least in Phase 2B(2)? Heard that usually only in Phase 2C there would be balloting?

Target Radin Mas then. It is a good school and it is NEAR you. Be a grassroots leader only if you really want to do good for your community. Don't do it just to get your kid into a school. So I would say just do your parent volunteering and be done with it. Better do it soon... some schools close their PV by June.

[titank]

Hi Chief Kiasu,


Just to clarify that if I do volunteer for the following 3 schools is it confirm that I would be in Phase 2B(2)? If in Phase 2B confirm there is no balloting scenario?

(i) Radin Mas
(ii) River Valley
(iii) Fairfield Methodist

If there is balloting occur, based on the distance (Above 2Km) I would be at a disadvantage?

[titank]

Dear gelfish,


Perhaps you can consider do volunteer for CHIJ so that you can get into Phase 2B. I still think that distance is one of the important issue.

Wish you good luck in the enrollment.