[Bishan] Primary Schools

[mom_of_3]

nice to hear that you have a good memory of your schooldays with little stress and lots of fun, i want this for my children

[simplyjo]

Mum2Gals:

My hubby is alumni in Ai Tong so we can get in at Phase 2A. But everyone in my family is against it because of the distance (6km). There are good schools within 1 km of my area but all needs balloting this year.

Can I register in Ai Tong first, then in Phase 2C, check it out whether there will be confirmed balloting in the nearby school, then decide what to do ?
Will the neighbourhood school be able to tell me if I am likely to end in ballot?
Will I end up like a headless chicken ?

Hi, I've the same dilemma with you too.
I'm an ex-Ai Tong School girl so I will definitely be able to get my girls into Ai Tong under Phase 2A. However, since we are staying in Seng Kang now, it is going to be a long travelling time for my eldest girl next year! P1 & P2 still ok cos she will be in PM session and we can pick her up after school.

Although we are planning to move to Sin Ming/Bishan area in 2 years time so if that happens, at least still ok. But what if we change our plan and decide to stay put in Seng Kang? My 2nd girl will start P1 in 2011 then 1 in AM session and another in PM session... not to mention the CCA etc etc... headache...

I'm split in the getting my girls into a good school and getting them into a nearby school where they do not have to travel such long distance... :?
All my relatives objected us putting the girls in Ai Tong cos of the distance too... It's registration next month and I still do not know what I should do... sigh...

[2galsmum]

Yes…phase 2C but guardian within 1 km have to ballot in the 2 km category, which means no chance at all…


Those ex-AiTong parents, don’t waste the chance! Next is phase 2A registration. As far as I know, kids will get use to the distance very soon…

Good luck!

[ashley]

Hi


Anyone has any comments on the performance for Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary?

Is this a good neighbourhood school in Bishan?

[ChiefKiasu]

ashley:

Hi


Anyone has any comments on the performance for Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary?

Is this a good neighbourhood school in Bishan?

Kuo Chuan Presbyterian is a very good school in Bishan - but is kind of overshadowed by the heavy weights Ai Tong and Catholic High. It won the coveted School Distinction Award last year - the highest honor yet to be given to a Primary school.

[ashley]

really? I thot all these while it was not very good till it changes principal end of 2006.


If so, will really consider it as this year competition is stift.

[Bishan_Mom]

If you are considering registering… if you are staying <1km from the school, you should not have problem getting a place there for your child. Outside 1km, balloting is required.

[ashley]

My mum is staying opp KCP. Will be going down with her to MOE for Saluation Declaration. My mum has always been the main caretaker of my child when she was born. Even When I was staying in Yishun (prev) she attended the kindergarten in Bishan. She is a \"Bishan kid\"


I do not stay in Bishan but in AMK and is within 1km to St Nic and will try my luck under 2B which I am very sure balloting is req. So Will let god decided as to where my girl will be going.

What do you think of marymount convent? I was initially intended to put her there as a back-up but after some R&D realised not as idea as KCP.

Any opinion to share? Plus understanding KCP was award the SDA award which St Nic doesn't have.

[Bishan_Mom]

I hope you are aware that if you are using your parents’ address, if there is balloting, you will be balloting with those staying 1-2km; so in this case, base on past P1 registration history of Kuo Chuan, you’re likely to go through balloting.


I didn’t do much work on Marymount, but if we are comparing Marymount Convent to Kuo Chuan, I would think KC has a slight edge over Marymount.

[ashley]

Hi


Yes I am aware that using my parent’s address, i will still require to go under balloting for 1-2km under 2C phrase. I am wondering, there is a 2C supplementary phrase. for a child who fail to get a place in a school of choice at phrase 2C. Does that means if my girl did not get a seat in KCP under 2C she can still have a chance under 2C supplement?