St Gabriel's Primary

[samihiap]

Time has flies and its the 4th Year that my boy has persevered and marching on.

SGPS has been a wonderful journey for him and he has been enjoying his schooltime.
Seeing him grown and adapting at each phase of primary school life is amazing.

I think in my own 2 cents opinion is the school create and provide opportunities for kids to learn. In an all boys environment, no doubts, mischief is part of the package as each individual kid is different. However, I have also seen dedicated teachers in the school in upholding self-discipline as a key to the kid development.

Though, academically, the school may not seemed to be a top achiever kind, but again, what are our expectations of the kid determine which school he ended up in. Let the kid enjoy the process is most important and I am sure he will learn along the way. Remember you were once like him, if you want him to be like you, do your ways. Also keep in mind, you have your weaknesses too, don't expect he will not be like you too. All things being said, SGPS has a good track record and rich history and I would conclude that being a small community of 150 pupils per cohort has its advantages and disadvantages. If you boy is adventurous, I believed he will enjoy it.

Finally wishing all both current and new parents who have or wishes to have their boy to SGPS a great time and experience with your dearest boy.

[hiaks62]

Hi, may we know what strengths the school has in terms of non-academic activities? Esp in art/music. Thanks.

[Minibui]

Are there instances of bullying in this school? How do the teachers and principal intervene? I saw the utube video of the "st Gabriel’s big bully", probably secondary school boys but it’s scary to think that boy was bullied so badly!

[shugarhigh]

Minibui:

Are there instances of bullying in this school? How do the teachers and principal intervene? I saw the utube video of the \"st Gabriel's big bully\", probably secondary school boys but it's scary to think that boy was bullied so badly!

Hi
I think this video has been around for sometime and it's known to be St Andrew's students. (If you see there is a boy there in white singlet w the word \"saints\" at the Back.) St Gabriel's hv the word Gabrilite at the Back of their PE attires.
That said, I think every school has their fair share of bullies.
St Gabriel's has wonderful counsellers present in the sch. On top of that the teachers do check in w the boys during morning time before lessons on any issues they may have. The principals are also very approachable.
The boys are taught about cyber bullying as well and what they can do if the encounter it

[shugarhigh]

hiaks62:

Hi, may we know what strengths the school has in terms of non-academic activities? Esp in art/music. Thanks.

Hi,

For CCAs, the popular ones in the school are soccer, band, robotics, wushu and badminton. They have golf but I am not sure if it will still be offered next year.
There's also science club, art club and a digital media club too. CCA is compulsory from p3 onwards although the boys are given opportunities to try out for some CCAs at p2.

[Minibui]

shugarhigh:

Minibui:

Are there instances of bullying in this school? How do the teachers and principal intervene? I saw the utube video of the \"st Gabriel's big bully\", probably secondary school boys but it's scary to think that boy was bullied so badly!

Hi
I think this video has been around for sometime and it's known to be St Andrew's students. (If you see there is a boy there in white singlet w the word \"saints\" at the Back.) St Gabriel's hv the word Gabrilite at the Back of their PE attires.
That said, I think every school has their fair share of bullies.
St Gabriel's has wonderful counsellers present in the sch. On top of that the teachers do check in w the boys during morning time before lessons on any issues they may have. The principals are also very approachable.
The boys are taught about cyber bullying as well and what they can do if the encounter it

Thanks a lot for the reassurance.

[hiaks62]

Hello. We managed to secure a place for next year. May we find out what the rules are with regards school shoes? Webpage says plain white. Any rules on whether shoes must be w laces or velcro is ok? Brand shoes are ok if completely white too? Thanks!

[shugarhigh]

No problem minibui!


Hiaks62,
Hello!!
Hope your boy will be happy in St Gabriel's! No limitations on Velcro or laced shoes. As long as shoes are totally white.

[hiaks62]

Thank you vv much.

[jneo]

Hi hiak62, congrats! We also managed to ballot into St Gab during the Phase 2c supp balloting earlier this week! Quite scary to see so many ppl fighting for only 14 places.