CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace

[denbel]

We’re considering to register our dd for 2013. We are not catholics though so would like to seek some opinions. Thanks!

[madabtkore]

I am considering to send my girl there next year. Need some info from all of you:


1) Is it a single session for all levels?
2) What is the school timing?
3) Is there any good and reputable after school care around there?
4) How do you find the school so far?

Thanks in advance for all your replies.

[MadScientist]

madabtkore:

I am considering to send my girl there next year. Need some info from all of you:


1) Is it a single session for all levels?
2) What is the school timing?
3) Is there any good and reputable after school care around there?
4) How do you find the school so far?

Thanks in advance for all your replies.

Yes, single session.

8am to 1.45pm

I don't know... Maybe others can advice.

Awesome!

Ps. I have two girls in that school, and they both love the place.
If you ever thing of a school that is on a top of a hill in the meadows... This comes close.

Then again, I am a MadScientist...

[socks]

My dd thinks it the best school around! She enjoys school. My main grouse is the long hours and endless hw.

[MadScientist]

socks:

My dd thinks it the best school around! She enjoys school. My main grouse is the long hours and endless hw.

It's a lot worse in other schools...

They have longer hours (sch starts at 7.30am), more homework, and NO after school hours transport! At least OLQP has many things organized and in place.
I know this as my nephew is from another school nearby, on the other side of the hill.

[Riverbell]

For the PSLE results for 2011, you can go the school's official website, go to the information for parents, princial talk (P5/6). Download the powerpoint slide.


http://www.chijourladyqueenofpeace.moe.edu.sg/images/MTP2012/p5p6mtp2012.pdf

You will be able to see that the school did very well in 2011. Much better than many other schools in CCK, Bt Panjang area.

My two girls are in the school. As we had to go through balloting (>2km), I wasn't sure if I want to take the risk or just enrol in a nearby school. But now I am so very glad I made that decision. My girls are so very happy in that school. They were given so much leadership opportunities. I also appreciate the amount of school work they are given as they do not attend outside tuition. Many times, I suspect those who complained that their kids are having too much school work are those who parents who arranged tuition. Their kids had to complete school work and tuition work as well.

[socks]

I agree that many schools have longer hours and more homework and are terribly organised. But I guess I must be one of the minority who does not believe that the more hw the better. On the contrary, I wish the child has more time to play, socialise, go outdoor and explore things outside of the curriculum. This is why I said the hours are long; esp when the child needs to stay back 3 times a week till 4pm for CCA and supplementary, an average of 2 to 3 hours worth of hw (and she’s one who is focused). I addition, supplementary is now on Friday, which means that teachers have no qualms about issuing hw, cos they have the weekend to complete. There is hardly any time left for other things, much less tuition and other enrichment classes. My child only has Chinese tuition and swimming class. Just my 2 cents worth.

[madabtkore]

Riverbell:

For the PSLE results for 2011, you can go the school's official website, go to the information for parents, princial talk (P5/6). Download the powerpoint slide.


http://www.chijourladyqueenofpeace.moe.edu.sg/images/MTP2012/p5p6mtp2012.pdf

You will be able to see that the school did very well in 2011. Much better than many other schools in CCK, Bt Panjang area.

My two girls are in the school. As we had to go through balloting (>2km), I wasn't sure if I want to take the risk or just enrol in a nearby school. But now I am so very glad I made that decision. My girls are so very happy in that school. They were given so much leadership opportunities. I also appreciate the amount of school work they are given as they do not attend outside tuition. Many times, I suspect those who complained that their kids are having too much school work are those who parents who arranged tuition. Their kids had to complete school work and tuition work as well.

Hi Riverbell,

Thanks for the reply.

You said that >2km needs ballotting. Which phase are you referring to? We are staying way beyond 2km but will be registering under Phase 2B as we are catholics.

Cheers!

[madabtkore]

MadScientist:

madabtkore:

I am considering to send my girl there next year. Need some info from all of you:


1) Is it a single session for all levels?
2) What is the school timing?
3) Is there any good and reputable after school care around there?
4) How do you find the school so far?

Thanks in advance for all your replies.

Yes, single session.

8am to 1.45pm

I don't know... Maybe others can advice.

Awesome!

Ps. I have two girls in that school, and they both love the place.
If you ever thing of a school that is on a top of a hill in the meadows... This comes close.

Then again, I am a MadScientist...

Hi MadScientist,

Thanks for your reply.

I just called SJC Student Care and was told that their Student Care closed down in Nov/Dec last year. Any idea where do the girls go to now?

Also, how's the school bus company?

Cheers!

[MadScientist]

madabtkore:

Hi MadScientist,

Thanks for your reply.

I just called SJC Student Care and was told that their Student Care closed down in Nov/Dec last year. Any idea where do the girls go to now?

Also, how's the school bus company?

Cheers!

You are most welcomed.

Again, as I do not have or use student care services, I really have no idea and this is where others may advice better.

The school bus company is pretty decent. Nothing major to complain about, really.
Like I said previously, it is already very good that they do two home runs... One after school, and the other after CCA. So, the girls usually have transport back that is already arranged. Thinking about it, you can imagine what a logistical nightmare it can be. So much so that other schools (and bus companies) do not even bother to help coordinate.