[Yishun] Primary Schools

[littlebelle]

Hi,


I've registered my girl for Chongfu yesterday and gotten to know that require balloting today. I already expected it. Now I depend on my luck to gain a seat. If cannot get a place in Chongfu, my headache will come....

My 2nd preference is Anderson but seat almost taken up...furthermore, <2Km from my place.

If there's no other good choice, perhaps will consider Ahmad Ibrahim. The winning point from this school is > it's single session and have Character Development award.

Let's wait for the result on 7 August 2008..

[2galsmum]

Hi,


I do not have a good impression of Xishan since my times (one of a notorious classmate was transferred from there to my class). Its a personal perspective, really.

How about Wellington (recommended by my friend) and Sembawang Pri (chief have a good impression at least, for the last 2 years)? Quite a bit of distance though but sure no balloting for phase 2C. Have checked.

Cheers

[littlebelle]

Hi,


I’ve registered my girl for Chongfu yesterday and gotten to know that require balloting today. I already expected it. Now I depend on my luck to gain a seat. If cannot get a place in Chongfu, my headache will come…

My 2nd preference is Anderson but seat almost taken up…furthermore, <2Km from my place.

If there’s no other good choice, perhaps will consider Ahmad Ibrahim. The winning point from this school is > it’s single session and have Character Development award.

Any other good school to recommend?

[koala_pig]

yippy:

Hi all mummies,


this is my 1st entry!

i reg my gal in Chong Fu under 2B as well but think sure no chance liao as we are more than 2km!!!!

i know northland should consider 2nd best in Yishun but my chances will be slim becoz is under 2C 1-2km

what u all think will be the 3rd best primary school in Yishun?

i was thinking to go for Jiemin as is within 1km

anyone is facing the same situation as me???

hi

I am new to yishun & new to this primary school registration scheme. I would like to do volunteer work for Chong Fu but I am same as you. I am more than 2km away.

My 2nd wish is to northland. Northland is less than 1km away from my place.

So should i give up chong fu (dont need to waste time doing volunteer work) & just register for Northland? Do i still need to do volunteer work for northland?

[jaseric]

Today went to 4 pri sch with my girl, just to let her see the different environment and observe her preference. The following is the personal observation by myself and my girl:


1st school visited: Jie Min Primary School - Was not impressed by the rowdy boys playing around the entrance(side), felt that the premises are not well maintained and the building layout not very welcoming. Importantly, the lengthy walk from my house to the school is not well sheltered and need to go thru many HDB blks.

2nd school visited: Pei Xin Primary School - I know that the registration is at Yishun Primary but understand that the premises to hold the 2 merged school (i.e. Pei Xin and Yishun) will be at Pei Xin School, which is currently under construction. Had got in the school at the un-manned side gate, the garden looks dull and the construction in progress make the area untidy. Overall, can’t see any signage and was finding my way to go the hall. Have a glimpse of the girls toilet, looks bright and cheerful. Suddenly disturbed by the noise of the passing mrt, where the track is pretty close to the school. Was finally chased out by the security guard after I entered the canteen area, asked her questions but her reply was rather rude and turn off. Coincidently, when I was reading a banner on " bully in school", some boys who just look like the subject titled walked past me. I looked at my small framed girl and decided that this school is not for me lah…

3rd school visited: Ahmad Ibrahim Pri Sch - My girl could hardly pronouce the English name of the school properly, didn’t attempt to let her read it in Mandarin. Actually not in my plan of visit, but since it is next to Pei Xin, might as well go in and have a look. And to my surprise, the place is very pleasant, there are even 3 designated bus lanes specially designed for student to safely get down from the school bus. The premises is well maintain, simple but functional. The overall design of the school is good welcoming and naturally well lit. Met some of the teachers there, all seemed approachable and ready to answer to our query. My girl likes the place and had finally managed to pronouce the name by the time she reached home.

4th school visited: Chong Fu Pri Sch - A grand facade and entrance to the school, overall the school is big and spacious for many activities to be carried. Met with 2 friendly school volunteers, after walking a big round to find the seminar room for pri 1 reg. They told me that there are already 100+ applicants stay<1km>1km. Though disappointed, was glad that I have a chance to view the school as I usually can only stared from afar outside the sch. One of the volunteer is kind enough to suggest to me to enrol my girl in AIP since it is near my house and also, she had a friend whose son is happily studying there as the teachers there are good.

Conclusion: Ahmad Ibrahim Pri Sch, sorry for not even considering you previously. Tomorrow I will come and register with you.

[ChiefKiasu]

jaseric:

Today went to 4 pri sch with my girl, just to let her see the different environment and observe her preference. The following is the personal observation by myself and my girl...

What an excursion you had today! Great review!

Just a side note: Nearly all schools have rowdy and big fat boys who look like bullies. The only exceptions are the all-girls schools.

But I think you statements about the facades and the state of maintenance of the schools are good and fair.

Thanks!

[jaseric]

Thanks! Just sharing my views in term of the school facilities, in this line lah...very particular. :lol:

[snggy]

Me also went to AIPS today after registering at Chong Fu. I also share the same views with jaseric....Hee Hee....I also told my hubby few weeks ago that I will not consider AIPS. But after visiting today, the feeling is pretty good.


If cannot get into CF, then I will bring my boy to see if he likes AIPS.

[snggy]

littlebelle:

Hi,


I've registered my girl for Chongfu yesterday and gotten to know that require balloting today. I already expected it. Now I depend on my luck to gain a seat. If cannot get a place in Chongfu, my headache will come....

My 2nd preference is Anderson but seat almost taken up...furthermore, <2Km from my place.

If there's no other good choice, perhaps will consider Ahmad Ibrahim. The winning point from this school is > it's single session and have Character Development award.

Any other good school to recommend?

I don't understand. If you stay <2km> 1km from chong fu. That means you have no chance to ballot at all. Because if not <1km, the teachers in CF will ask u not to register leh...

[snggy]

i mean that it seems impossible to be <2km from anderson and yet <1km from CF leh…