CHIJ Family of Schools

[pwee]

Namie:

I would like to send my daughter to CHIJ (TP) as well. Called the school yesterday and was told that for Phase 2B beyond 2km, it is like 15 applicants vs 1 vacancy. Now I have to consider CHIJ (Katong). I really hope it is good.

would anyone know if it is really necessary for the parents to provide their baptism certificate in addition to the child's baptism certificate when registering for Phase 2b? I was told earlier this year when i went to the school (CHIJ TP) that all that was required was the child's Baptism Cert. Now I have a problem looking for my baptism cert..

[Majella]

Hi Want to put my daughter in CHIJ OLGC as we are Catholics and get in in 2A. How is the school? Pls advise is it good. If not thinking of Cedar Primary…where there has been no balloting for last few years

[Majella]

Chope:

How do u think these 3 schools compare? :?

- CHIJ OLN
- CHIJ OLGC
- Marymount Convent

Anyone care to offer a vote?

I am also confused between the 3...but choosing CHIJ OLGC for my girl

[Majella]

How is CHIJ (OLGC). How good is it in academics and character formation…pls advise as registration is in a week…desparate

[Majella]

yjj:

My girl is in P1 in CHIJ OLN this year. So far so good. Very proactive principal who gives quick detailed updates, all school activities planned to the utmost details (even sandwich and drinks for parents during orientation prep before school start as it started early at 830 if I remember correctly), caring teachers. The whole school runs like a well oiled-machine with well trained and prepared prefects, parent volunteers and teachers.

There is homework and spelling for P1 (Eng and MT), also quizzes based on subject and for each team (all graded and count towards year end results) which may be more work than some primary schools. Lots of planned short term (8-12 weeks) school activities for those who do not have already have a packed program (Speech & drama, Language, Math, Drawing etc) after school by independent contractors.

As for HP vs CHIJ OLN, please take into consideration the logistics plus travel time to and fro school, especially when they are most likely to have after-school activities as they grow older. Check also whether there are any school buses from Hougang to Henry Park, what's the cost, what is pick up and drop off time. If you plan on driving, Hougang to Henry Park via KPE at 6+ takes about 25-35min one way.

You will have to be able to work with the logistics for at least 7 years assuming your 2 girls are 1 year apart, more if wider age gap... unless you plan to move closer to HP...

Hope this helps.

Hi YJJ Thanks for your comments. I was considering to put my girl at CHIJ (OLGC) at Sgoon Garden under 2B. However after reading your comments, I am seriously thinking of changing to CHIJ OLN. Under phase 2B we are eligble for both schools and both are convieniently located. Do you have any idea abt CHIJ OLGC?

[Majella]

crystal palace:

Hi


I am also \"a lazy mother, do not want to stress myself and my gals on the academic area - just wanna them to be happy and be confidence of themselves.\" But I dun wanna my girl to lose out toooo much....heheh...

I live near CHIJ (OLN) and i am an old gal of Henry Park which is very far from my place.

Anybody can advise should I enrol my girl in CHIJ(OLN) or travel the distance and opt for Henry Park instead?

Really appreciate any comments....been thinking about this dilemma ever since my girl was 3+ yrs old...

Thanks!

Crystal Palace, HP is a good school but too far. If I was in your place would stick to CHIJ or else shift home closer to HP.

[Majella]

chope:

How do u think these 3 schools compare?

- CHIJ OLN
- CHIJ OLGC
- Marymount Convent

Anyone care to offer a vote?

Hi there have you decieded..me again confused between OLGC or OLN..what abt u

[Majella]

pwee:

Namie:

I would like to send my daughter to CHIJ (TP) as well. Called the school yesterday and was told that for Phase 2B beyond 2km, it is like 15 applicants vs 1 vacancy. Now I have to consider CHIJ (Katong). I really hope it is good.

would anyone know if it is really necessary for the parents to provide their baptism certificate in addition to the child's baptism certificate when registering for Phase 2b? I was told earlier this year when i went to the school (CHIJ TP) that all that was required was the child's Baptism Cert. Now I have a problem looking for my baptism cert..

I contacted 3 CHIJ's and all say only child's Baptism Cert

[yjj]

Majella:

Hi YJJ Thanks for your comments. I was considering to put my girl at CHIJ (OLGC) at Sgoon Garden under 2B. However after reading your comments, I am seriously thinking of changing to CHIJ OLN. Under phase 2B we are eligble for both schools and both are convieniently located. Do you have any idea abt CHIJ OLGC?

You're so lucky to be within 2B for both schools, is that with the same address? If one is under guardian address, please double check rules & regulations. Please confirm + stamp + chop everything to make sure though...

Sorry, am not familiar with OLGC.

[Majella]

yjj:

Majella:

Hi YJJ Thanks for your comments. I was considering to put my girl at CHIJ (OLGC) at Sgoon Garden under 2B. However after reading your comments, I am seriously thinking of changing to CHIJ OLN. Under phase 2B we are eligble for both schools and both are convieniently located. Do you have any idea abt CHIJ OLGC?

You're so lucky to be within 2B for both schools, is that with the same address? If one is under guardian address, please double check rules & regulations. Please confirm + stamp + chop everything to make sure though...

Sorry, am not familiar with OLGC.

No we are Catholics and hence both schools accept us under 2B. When I called the school they say that as long as we have the baptism cert, they will take her in. So far no balloting in 2B and she should get it, even if we are out of 2 km. We live in Serangoon central and so both schools are convienient. thanks