St Andrew's Junior

[Rafy]

I would like to invite views/comments/sharings from parents of SAJS boys on the school's academic levels, and what improvements can be done there.


So far the feedback I've heard is it is a good school but academic wise it is not strong esp its chinese where PSLE passing rate is below national average. Also, Only about 2/3 of its p6 cohort go to the express stream, which to me is really not ideal.

My son will be in p1 in 2012; given that we are staying near SAJS, we'll likely to enrol him in SAJS. But I'm quite concerned about its academic standards. I believe that a school that focuses on academics will get there, but does SAJS?

Appreciate your feedback!

[snoopy]

I have the same thinking as you 1 year ago (before p1 registration)! However, due to convenience sake, I decided to enrol him in the sch. My boy will be in P2 next yr. He seems to enjoy going to sch though. He likes the trs too. Think that’s the most impt part of the learning process. What you can do is to motivate him to aim high. I do a lot of "pushing" and guiding at home to ensure that he doesn’t lag too far behind…

[KoalaMummy]

snoopy:

I have the same thinking as you 1 year ago (before p1 registration)! However, due to convenience sake, I decided to enrol him in the sch. My boy will be in P2 next yr. He seems to enjoy going to sch though. He likes the trs too. Think that's the most impt part of the learning process. What you can do is to motivate him to aim high. I do a lot of \"pushing\" and guiding at home to ensure that he doesn't lag too far behind.....

well, just that the new principal in 2011 would be good and can push up the grade

[Rafy]

snoopy:

I have the same thinking as you 1 year ago (before p1 registration)! However, due to convenience sake, I decided to enrol him in the sch. My boy will be in P2 next yr. He seems to enjoy going to sch though. He likes the trs too. Think that's the most impt part of the learning process. What you can do is to motivate him to aim high. I do a lot of \"pushing\" and guiding at home to ensure that he doesn't lag too far behind.....

Many thanks, Snoppy! Really appreciate your feedback. Good to hear of good experience of your boy at SAJS.

Totally agree w you that motivation is key and in this case parents have to \"push\" at home!

[robee]

hi,


I am hoping to send my boy to SAJS next year, I am an old boy from SA Secondary and have joined the Alumni back in 2008.
Which phase will I be under the P1 registration?

thanks.

[Rafy]

robee:

hi,


I am hoping to send my boy to SAJS next year, I am an old boy from SA Secondary and have joined the Alumni back in 2008.
Which phase will I be under the P1 registration?

thanks.

Heard from a SA Secondary old boy that SAJS and SA Secondary are not considered as related when it comes to P1 registration, ie. secondary alumni not qualified for phase 2a1 or 2a2. He found out when he wanted to send his boy to SAJS. You may want to directly verify w the school.

[hl_ng]

Rafy:

hl_ng:

i actually moved from Sengkang to Potong Pasir. the school bus conductor told me he will fetch my son at 6.10am... oh no!! They are charging $95 for 1 trip.


TN

that's way too early for pick-up at Potong Pasir... and $95 sounds like robbery to me for such a short distance :!:

did you put your son on the sch bus eventually?

Yes, he is going for 1 way home.. OMG.. he reach home at 2.45pm. What class is your boy in?

[Rafy]

hl_ng:

Rafy:

[quote=\"hl_ng\"]i actually moved from Sengkang to Potong Pasir. the school bus conductor told me he will fetch my son at 6.10am... oh no!! They are charging $95 for 1 trip.


TN

that's way too early for pick-up at Potong Pasir... and $95 sounds like robbery to me for such a short distance :!:

did you put your son on the sch bus eventually?

Yes, he is going for 1 way home.. OMG.. he reach home at 2.45pm. What class is your boy in?[/quote]Not yet, he will be in P1 next year. We stay near the school too but not within easy walking distance so likely will have to look into sch bus arrangement.

[rainbows]

Hi


Sorry to disturb… I am hoping to do PV in St Andrew for my boy (born in 2007).

May I know is their focus on christianity as well?

Thanks.

[WTK]

Hi parents, Any idea how many pupils from SAJ passed the GEP selection test last year?