[Bukit Merah] Primary Schools

[titank]

Hi sumo22,


I also would be in Phase 2B when considering both schools (River Valley & Radin Mas). Here are my analysis based on the 2 schools

River Valley Pri
School environment seem newer, maybe the building was new & they moved in March 2004.
It is surrounded by mainly private estates & quite many foreign students can be found in that school.
PSLE results seem good except in 2008 did not have any student scored 275.
New principal appointed on 1 Jan 2009.

Radin Mas Primary
Building is old as it present location since 1984.
Good PSLE results since 2000,almost every year have top student hit 275 points.
Principal is good in achieving results as she was from Rulang Primary.

[sumo22]

Hi Titank,


Based on your analysis, seems like Radin Mas is the clear choice. What’s your thots? Have you decided?

My son is born in 2004. Is your child born in 2004 or 2005?

[titank]

sumo22:

Hi Titank,


Based on your analysis, seems like Radin Mas is the clear choice. What's your thots? Have you decided?

My son is born in 2004. Is your child born in 2004 or 2005?

Mine born in 2003, so left 3 months to do evaluation. 2004 still a long way for you to go!

[sumo22]

hi Titank,


Mine is not a long way to go cos to sign up for PV, the deadline for those born in 2004 is Jun 09!

Do you think you can keep me posted on your decision? Just want to have more reference points for consideration

I visited RVPS over a Sat couple weeks ago & they had many activities going on - wushu, rollerblading & something else. Looks like a happy school. I also saw a letter from Nan Hua Pri addressed to principal of RVPS congratulating the school for the outstanding students who completed their PSLE. The students were transferred to Nan Hua for SAP from RVPS.

I will visit Radin Mas again one of these weeks to check out if it was still as "dead" as the Sat when I went down a couple mths back.

[titank]

Hi,


Radin Mas would be very strong in IT.

[shadowplay]

titank:

Anyone have any extra information on Radin Mas Primary School?

Does P1, P2 in the afternoon session where one of the weekday must to go in the morning?

When they reach P3 onwards how often do they require to stay back in the afternoon?
Heard have to pay extra $$ to the school bus operator?

Anyone can explain what all these achievements means:

Radin Mas Primary
Achievements in 2008 for Primary Level

Special Award : School Distinction Award
Physical Aestsetics : ****** (2 Stars In Red)
Best Practices : * (1 Star in Red)

Ok, what i understand from a neighbour on RMPS:
- P1 & P2 are PM session, but every Friday AM session due to CCA...
- Lots of homeworks...
- kids looks happy and not stressed
- Principal stuckup (but produced good track record)

[titank]

Oh have check from website that Radin Mas do have SA1, CA2 & SA2 for P1. I notice Radin Mas is offering the following subjects:


ART
BASIC CHINESE, BASIC MALAY, BASIC TAMIL ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FOUNDATION ENGLISH
HIGHER CHINESE, HIGHER MALAY, HIGHER TAMIL
MALAY, TAMIL
FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS, MATHEMATICS
HEALTH EDUCATION
SCIENCE
MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
SOCIAL STUDIES

Can anyone explain the differences of Basic, Foundation & Higher?

[titank]

Anyone can provide more information on Radin Mas Primary School?

[vfong1]

I’m thinking of enroling my boy to Radin Mas and my girl to CHIJ Kellock. I’m not sure if they have student care in their schools. Or, should I just go for ZhangDe which is within 1km from my house but I’m a bit concern on this school PSLE performance.


I’ve visited River Valley and I find their school ok but quite a distance to walk from bus stop to the school.

Please give some advises.

[shizta]

Hi

My understanding is that only Gan Eng Seng & ZhangDe has student care in the premises