Bukit Timah Primary

[Funz]

Every school has it own pros and cons. Whether the school is good enough also boils down to what parents want out of the school for their children. If what you want is a school that is geared towards PSLE results and winning medals, maybe BTPS may not be that good a fit.


BTPS school results may not be among the top but their passing rate is far from the bottom also. It is an average school that does it’s job. I personally feel that they do lose out in terms of economy of scale since their intake is rather small.

To be very honest, BTPS was not my 1st choice. Basically, DS is in BTPS because I have no choice, I guess. I do not have any schools within 1km from where I live. Those that are within 2km are super hot. I was from a girl’s school and DH’s school is too far. So BTPS it is for DS.

DD is in another school. If I want to compare, DD’s school will appear a lot more exciting, more enrichment activities, more CCA choices, etc. But that may not be a fair comparison. Her school definitely has a lot more resources. Culture wise, it is more of a ‘go getting’ school. So with that, it does come with a bit more stress.

From what I can see from DS’s work and his teachers, work wise, BTPS goes down to the basics. Again, good and bad. going down to the basics especially at P1 ensures that few are left behind but children who are more capable may find the work tedious. But that was mainly the first 1/2 year. Things are starting to pick up now. DD’s school kinda assumes that the kids already have certain basics and will move on from there.

Well, after 6mths with BTPS, I find it a decent school. I especially like that they create opportunities for children to showcase their work, like the Science Immersion and Fun Day. All presentations and games are done and manned by the kids themselves. You can see the interest and the level of involvement of the kids from such projects.

So I guess, it all boils down to expectations and availabilty of choices.

[davincci46]

BTPS still got 104 vacancies. Why still so many?

[davincci46]

Will their 6 classes be filled up before school starts next year?

[huaywenandkenneth]

Yes. Many come in through the last day of 2C, or during 2C supp, when they are balloted out of their choice school or they are not SC/PR I think. Judging from the "hot" nearby battlegrounds, this scenario is likely to repeat itself.


I am also a little worried about the PSLE results last year. Top student’s score was not too impressive to me (26something…) but I think things may change as we move along. What was good a few years ago may not be good now, or may get better; and vice versa. Keeping tab on this year’s PSLE results again…

[davincci46]

Hi all I’ve registered my DS at BTPS today! Other than The Kidz Club any other good and reasonably priced BASC nearby?

[huaywenandkenneth]

Welcome to BTPS!

[davincci46]

I enrolled my DS at The Kidz Club. Any mummies kiddo there now?

[eddyp]

Hi, I’ve enrolled my DS at BTPS too.

[sagacious.04440sg]

Hi Eddy, why did you enrol your child into BTPS? Did you try other schools, or are they beyond 2 km from your house?

[eddyp]

Hi Sagacious, I’ve shortlisted other schools too but it was BTPS who had won my heart. The principal, vice principal and teachers are nice & good. I know my DS will be in good hands.


My family & I enjoyed their fun day. The student who had led my family during school tour was polite & patient towards us. Students was given entrepreneurship to manage games stalls.

During introduction, the english teachers mentioned that besides stellar, they also write their own english programs, collaborating with Julia Gabriel & another good vendor which I can’t remembered.

I can sense that their science teachers are caring. They have their ways to encourage slow learners.

Study-work-life balance is the top priority in my family. I want my DS and family to have a life at home. I prefer ‘teach more, learn more, homework less’.