[Geylang] Primary Schools

[Ljas1370]

candymum:

tks baong and Ljas1370 for yr prompt replies and info. greatly appreciate it.


this is my first time registering for pri 1. didn't know it is so stressful. I only wanted an average school with some arts and IT activities for my kids to enjoy.

tks for yr encouragement. baong, will call MOE to check. tks for yr suggesstion.

Hi Candymum,

I forgot to tell u, for school transfer, valid reason must be given to the current school otherwise the current school will not approve the transfer and even if the new school can accept your child. For my elder son case is a good example. MacPherson Primary and Geylang Methodist Primary are just 2 bus stop away. So I cannot give the reason that GMPS is near my house becos both schools are in the same zone. I also cannot give the reason that GMPS is better than MacPherson. My hubby spoke to the ex-GMPS principal and she was very honest to tell him that. She said the only way is to work as a PV for GMPS for my second son and used this as an excuse that I am currently working as a PV for GMPS and I am tranferring my elder son over to GMPS becos I want both of them to be in the same school. MOE treats all primary schools the same. There is no such thing as this school is better than the other school. I hope this info will help you as well. GOOD LUCK and the most important thing don't stress yourself.

[candymum]

Hi Ljas1370,


tks very much for sharing yr experience. you are very kind.

[Ljas1370]

candymum:

Hi Ljas1370,


tks very much for sharing yr experience. you are very kind.

Hi Candymum,

No problem. I was once in your shoe so can understand the stress that you have. Honestly speaking, some neighbourhood schools are better than those popular school. One of these schools is Changkrat Primary School. It is a neighbourhood school. My niece is currently studying in that school. She was accepted by St Hilda's Primary becos she got into the GEP program. But my sister decided to like her continue studying at Changkrat because of transportation problem. Even she was accepted as a GEP student, the current school still provide supplementary classes for her which I was very surprised because since P1 - P3 she has been in the Top 3 in class and since P1 she has gone for supplementary class. I heard of a popular school in the east area which only focus on smart students because they want to make sure that the school's standard won't drop. So there are pros & cons of putting your child in a good school. My elder son was very lucky to have a good form teacher at GMPS. She is very responsible and frequently update me thru email of his progress. It all depends on luck.

[candymum]

Hi Ljas1370,


I’m going to apply for Canossa Convent Primary. It’s nearer for me than Tanjong Katong, so most probably got better chances. It’s a nice school for girls. they are selected for PRIME upgrading two yrs later.

will worry next yr for my son. but will have experience by then.

leaving now. will let you know the outcome. tks for everything.

[ChiefKiasu]

isabellaswan87:

Hi, I stumbled upon this forum while researching for a school project. I saw this thread and I'd like to contribute about Haig Girls' School...

Thanks, isabellaswan8! I'm sure you have put to rest and helped make up the minds of loads of parents who are still dithering on whether to place their girl in Haig Girls'.

[working_mum]

isabellaswan87:

Hi, I stumbled upon this forum while researching for a school project. I saw this thread and I'd like to contribute about Haig Girls' School. I graduated a few years ago and I was one of the top students in my batch, making it to one of the top girls' schools in Singapore where I currently am studying. My experience in Haig Girls was really good overall. The environment in Haig Girls is decent - I didn't encounter any cases of theft, bullying etc. There are also no \"ah lians\" or such in upper primary. However, do take note about peer pressure relating to materialism (you must have ___ to fit in) - rather prevalent while I was there. Also, being typically girls, the girls can be rather cruel to classmates they don't like. I have personally witnessed this happening to another of my classmates. Nevertheless, it is a fine school and chances are, if your daughter is relatively gifted in studies, she will be given a whole lot of opportunities. I benefited immensely through these. It's the result of being a big fish in a small pond. The facilities are excellent - toilets etc are clean and cleaners sweep the classrooms every day and the campus is beautifully decorated with pupils' artwork lining the corridors and staircases. Classrooms are spacious and airy and the teachers are highly professional and capable and will go the extra mile to help your daughter succeed. The school also focuses on aesthetics - dance, choir, art etc are emphasized along with academic results. The sports teams, however, aren't that good, so if your daughter is athletically inclined, she would be better off in a place with excellent school teams. However, if she displays talent in the arts, Haig Girls provides an extremely conducive environment to nurture and develop her talent. Ever since my cohort graduated from Haig Girls', performance has been outstanding, with one of the top Malay students in 2007 and the top Indian student in 2008. I don't regret spending six years of my life in this school and I miss it very much. I hope you will place your daughter in my alma mater.

Hi. Thanks so much for the info on Haig Girls which I found very useful. Just another question, what is the ratio of chinese vs the other races in the school. I went down to the school on one Friday afternoon, I have seen many Indian and Malay students as compared with Chinese. Have nothing against the other races, but just would be good to know.

[candymum]

tks isabellaswan87 for your feedback. I have already registered my girl in Canossa Convent coz I think I stand better chances. I’m sure other parents will benefit from your comment.

[working_mum]

isabellaswan87:

working_mum:

Hi. Thanks so much for the info on Haig Girls which I found very useful. Just another question, what is the ratio of chinese vs the other races in the school. I went down to the school on one Friday afternoon, I have seen many Indian and Malay students as compared with Chinese. Have nothing against the other races, but just would be good to know.

Actually Haig Girls has a very high ratio of non-Chinese vs. Chinese: by that I mean not only Malays and Indians but also of Caucasian people. It's a good environment, really exposed me to a lot of different cultures. The number of Caucasians seems to have increased after I left (my friend's sister has two of them in her class). Anyway, it's popular with the expat crowd of the latter groups - myself being from one of them. Hope that helps.

Thanks a lot for the info.

[candymum]

hi Ljas1370,


Manage to get a place for my girl in Canossa Convent. Tks for all the helpful info.


Candymum.

[Ljas1370]

candymum:

hi Ljas1370,


Manage to get a place for my girl in Canossa Convent. Tks for all the helpful info.


Candymum.

Hi Candymum,

Canossa Convent is quite good also. If you read the thread some parents give feedback about this school.