[Tampines] Primary Schools

[jedamum]

meeyah:

Can i say it is better to go to Poi Ching cos it is a SAP school guaranteed for your kid to take Higher Chinese whereas in St Hilda, going in doesn't mean you are in GEP class and GEP student comprises only maybe 10% or even less?

'better' is relative. if you prefer a rich chinese-learning environment, probably a SAP school is a better choice for you.

meeyah:

Unless in your heart you know your child is very smart otherwise it will be the same for those gg to other normal neighbourhood school and those in St. Hilda normal stream? I mean what's the attraction for the parents to vie for the limited positions in St. Hilda? I don't understand why that school is so popular? I see that St. Hilda has good PSLE results for the past years.

perhaps people translate good PSLE scores to a proven record of teaching techniques and peer influence - that is probably the reason why some parents prefer their regular kids to go to more popular schools rather than a regular neighbourhood school.
another reason is affiliation. St Hilda pri is affiliated to St Hilda sec.

[titank]

[quote]Thanks titank. I think you and I think the same. guarantee HMT.. But really would like to hear from mommies who have different views from mine. Why would you still prefer St. Hilda esp if you know your child may not get into GEP.[/quote]
Hi Meeyah,

Yes all the students would go through HMT if you are in the SAP School. Again have to think that does all of then \"Able To Swim\" well in the HMT?

Basically SHPS is a church school, most parents would like to enrol thier child in there esp is christain based, good PSLE star performer & affilation to a secondary school.

Hope you can come to a good decision mind.

[meeyah]

Thanks titank and jedamum. These are good info to process in my research. It is true to see that st. hilda has good PSLE results for the past years. Ironically, Poi Ching does not show their past records of PSLE results in details like St. Hilda. Hmmm…so funny.


Affiliation, is it out of topic to ask whether St. Hilda Sec is it a good sec school like St. Nicholas, RGS etc? Popular? Has good O level results? If yes, then it is worth it to try to go for St. Hilda.

[titank]

meeyah:

Thanks titank and jedamum. These are good info to process in my research. It is true to see that st. hilda has good PSLE results for the past years. Ironically, Poi Ching does not show their past records of PSLE results in details like St. Hilda. Hmmm...so funny.


Affiliation, is it out of topic to ask whether St. Hilda Sec is it a good sec school like St. Nicholas, RGS etc? Popular? Has good O level results? If yes, then it is worth it to try to go for St. Hilda.

Hi meeyah,

Both St Hildas & Poi Ching have pros & cons. Both of them are good, you won't go wrong with either one of them. In terms of practical point of view, I would go for the one that have high probability to go into.

Some schools like to show off in thier website how they perform in PSLE. Others quite low profile & maybe you need to ask the school to release to you privately. I do have a hard when come to getting these PSLE performance indicators.

[MdmQ]

Dear All


I am currently a 40hr PV at St Hilda’s. My child 2004 will register P1 next year 2010.

I just heard that St Hilda’s will be changing their PV selection process. For 2005 child, parents need to submit your PV application letter to the school now. Selection will happen in Nov 09 and PV work will start in Jan 2010. They have posted the information of the changes in their school website.

So for all the parents out there who would like to PV in St Hilda’s, pls take note of the new change to avoid missing the new timeline! Good Luck!

[ChiefKiasu]

MdmQ:

... I just heard that St Hilda's will be changing their PV selection process. For 2005 child, parents need to submit your PV application letter to the school now. Selection will happen in Nov 09 and PV work will start in Jan 2010. They have posted the information of the changes in their school website.


So for all the parents out there who would like to PV in St Hilda's, pls take note of the new change to avoid missing the new timeline! Good Luck!

This is very useful info. Thanks for letting us know!

[amylqf]

MdmQ:

Dear All


I am currently a 40hr PV at St Hilda's. My child 2004 will register P1 next year 2010.

I just heard that St Hilda's will be changing their PV selection process. For 2005 child, parents need to submit your PV application letter to the school now. Selection will happen in Nov 09 and PV work will start in Jan 2010. They have posted the information of the changes in their school website.

So for all the parents out there who would like to PV in St Hilda's, pls take note of the new change to avoid missing the new timeline! Good Luck!

I suppose St hilda should do something about their PV system. They were accepting too many PV (more than the seat they can offer) and over promising the parents during my year. In the end, a lot of parents who live > 2k got disappointed.

That's why I chose to do PV for Poi Ching. Although nobody will promise you anything, at least from the past year record, as long as you are pv, the seat is almost guaranteed.

[MdmQ]

amylqf:

I suppose St hilda should do something about their PV system. They were accepting too many PV (more than the seat they can offer) and over promising the parents during my year. In the end, a lot of parents who live > 2k got disappointed.

That's why I chose to do PV for Poi Ching. Although nobody will promise you anything, at least from the past year record, as long as you are pv, the seat is almost guaranteed.

Hi amlqf,

I think that is why the St Hilda's is reviewing and improving their PV system over the years. This year only 31 PVs are selected. This will help to avoid the situation of 'over supply' PVs and disappointing them.

[rockers_78]

Hi,


anyone knows how st hilda select PV, wat is the criteria? thanks…

[MdmQ]

rockers_78:

Hi,


anyone knows how st hilda select PV, wat is the criteria? thanks....

Selection of PV is done by the school's PSG Chairman. I am not sure what exactly is the selection criteria but there are several rounds:

1. Round 1 (Shortlisting) - this is purely based on the application letter. So it is better that you indicate in your letter what you can contribute to the school.

2. Round 2 (Briefing) - usually all the shortlisted PVs will be briefed of the requirements, expectations etc. The purpose is to ensure that PVs are aware and will be committed to provide their volunteery service once being selected. Those who cannot commit may drop out at this stage

3. Round 3 (Interview) - PVs who wants to stay on after Round 2, may be called for Interview by the PSG. This is the last chance for you to explain in details how u can contribute to the school.

4. Round 4 (Recruitment) - PVs have been selected and invited to attend and welcome briefing by the school's Principal. You will also be asked to sign the confirmation letter as a PV.

Usually chances are given to PV staying >1km, because this is the only chance for them to come close to registering in SHPS, because in Phase 2C, even those within 1km MUST ballot. But, if you are >1km, there is no gaurantee if you PV, because it will depend on the number of grassroots and Church affliations in phase 2B.

Therefore you should be aware of your chances, execute your plan, and also have other backup plans in case Plan A did not work out.

Good luck!