St Andrew's Junior

[gentlesheep]

Dear all,

My son is attending P2 at Cedar Primary School. His P1 results are 83 marks for English, 87 for Chinese and 89 for Maths. He selected Athletics for his CCA this year. He is doing quite well there and happy there.

We are staying at Woodleigh Close (very near potong pasir) and the bus fee is $78 per month.

We are thinking of transferring him to St Andrew JS next year for P3. We have another boy aged 4 this year and preferably, they should go to the same school.

Reasons:
1) 3 in 1 (Pri, Sec and JS)
2) Reputation of a good school
3) It is a mission school and we are Christians.

Questions:
1) His classmates who were doing very well in p1 transferred to other schools. Concerned that only those who are not doing well are left in Ceddar. Thinking of transferring him to SAJS, what do you all think?

2) There are some mention of bullies in the SAJS and SASS. My boy is quite skinny and concerned that he will be bullied in the school. Are there many bullies there?

3) Quite puzzled about the previous mention that the school bus from potong pasir to the school costs $90+ and the child has to take the bus at 6.10am? Any other parents confirm this?

4) As it is a mission school, does the school share about bible stories, Christian values and sing worship songs during the assembly or in class?

5) If we really want to transfer him to SAJS, what do we need to do for the transfer as well as to increase the likelihood of being accepted? Meet the principal?

Would appreciate your inputs. Thanks!

[snoopy]

Questions:

1) His classmates who were doing very well in p1 transferred to other schools. Concerned that only those who are not doing well are left in Ceddar. Thinking of transferring him to SAJS, what do you all think?

I would say SAJS is not bad except that they’re not strong in Chinese. Eng speaking environment…they’re trying to work on this area esp this year since there’s a change in Principal…

2) There are some mention of bullies in the SAJS and SASS. My boy is quite skinny and concerned that he will be bullied in the school. Are there many bullies there?

I don’t think so. My boy didn’t mention anything on this…he seems to be enjoying himself in school.

3) Quite puzzled about the previous mention that the school bus from potong pasir to the school costs $90+ and the child has to take the bus at 6.10am? Any other parents confirm this?

Mine is quite cheap. 1 way to wan tho ave is $45.

4) As it is a mission school, does the school share about bible stories, Christian values and sing worship songs during the assembly or in class?

Yes! They have assembly every wed and fri. They impart Christian values, sing worship songs etc…

5) If we really want to transfer him to SAJS, what do we need to do for the transfer as well as to increase the likelihood of being accepted? Meet the principal?

Hmm…guess you better call the sch up and arrange a meeting with the P. Think this is the fastest way to get your answers…

Would appreciate your inputs. Thanks! [quote][/quote]

[gentlesheep]

Snoopy

Thanks for your replies! Appreciate it.

[car118]

Hi gals

Can someone enlighten me wat does the boarding house provide? It is similar to school aftercare? Me blur blur…
Thanks

[KoalaMummy]

car118:

Hi gals

Can someone enlighten me wat does the boarding house provide? It is similar to school aftercare? Me blur blur..
Thanks

Yes, Car118. it is basically an afterschool care. After school, kids will go boarding house for lunch, bath, nap and the teachers will go thr their homework with them, do spelling/tingxie etc.

[car118]

Thanks koala mummy!!!

[sweetheart]

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[jacsplace]

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