Anglo Chinese Family of Schools

[cornucopia]

turquoise:

It's not correct to say that the kids can choose to be in GEP or Thoburn. Those who qualify for GEP can choose to remain in ACJS to do Thoburn, thereby giving up their GEP seats. But not all the boys in Thoburn qualified for GEP.


Similarly for MGS's Sophia Blackmore programme. Of the 30+ girls in SBC, only fewer than 10 qualified for GEP. The rest didn't make it through the selection test.

Hi!

U may wish to see ACS Thoburn/MOE website. They have to select cos there is only one Thoburn class. That's what i meant for those eligible GEP.
schools.moe.edu.sg/acs_junior/letters/.../Thoburn Programme 2006.PPT

(It's not correct to say that the kids can choose to be in GEP or Thoburn)
Yr child in Thoburn class too or teacher? :shock: I'm not here to correct u..just here to share. Hope u do not get offended. Like u shared in detail abt Sophia Blackmore..
Thanks!

[turquoise]

Hi Cornucopia, no offence taken. Sorry if it came across that I was offended. I wasn't.

[rascal.05121work]

Hi

Ive a chance to put my son in ACS Junior under Phase 2A2. Should i give up this chance or put my son in a good neighbourhood schl (also under Phase 2A2). Pls advise.

[tony]

Ang Joanne:

Hi

Ive a chance to put my son in ACS Junior under Phase 2A2. Should i give up this chance or put my son in a good neighbourhood schl (also under Phase 2A2). Pls advise.

What are your considerations for choosing a school? Perhaps running through your reasons may help you decide better.

[BigDevil]

Ang Joanne:

Hi

Ive a chance to put my son in ACS Junior under Phase 2A2. Should i give up this chance or put my son in a good neighbourhood schl (also under Phase 2A2). Pls advise.

What is the travelling distance to ACJS? If it is far away, then it will be tiring for the kid. Also, if it is far, then consider the financial burden of school bus/public transport/petrol.

Your profile mentions you have 2 kids, but not their gender. IS your second one a girl or a boy? If you have a younger girl, then sending your boy to ACJS would mean that eventually the 2 siblings will be going to different schools. Do take the trouble of sending 2 kids to 2 schools into consideration.

[leeven]

Hi . My DS might be getting in ACS Primary via GEP. please advise the school timing and do we have school bus to Choa chu kang :?:

[ryanfund]

Hi,


I have read conflicting expereinces/hearsays in this forum about ACS accepting donations in cash or kinds.

If dontation is really accepted by the school, under which phase would the kid fall under?

Does anyone know who I can call in the school to find out if they accept donation for sure?

Thanks!

[qms]

ryanfund:

I have read conflicting expereinces/hearsays in this forum about ACS accepting donations in cash or kinds.


If dontation is really accepted by the school, under which phase would the kid fall under?

Hi!

Unless you heard it from the horse's mouth, that is, the person who donated to the school got his son into the school because of the donation, I don't think you should believe in \"hearsay\" so much.

ryanfund:

Does anyone know who I can call in the school to find out if they accept donation for sure?

I am sure all schools welcome donations, but to link it to securing a place in the school?

[angeliatay]

qms:

ryanfund:

I have read conflicting expereinces/hearsays in this forum about ACS accepting donations in cash or kinds.


If dontation is really accepted by the school, under which phase would the kid fall under?

Hi!

Unless you heard it from the horse's mouth, that is, the person who donated to the school got his son into the school because of the donation, I don't think you should believe in \"hearsay\" so much.

ryanfund:

Does anyone know who I can call in the school to find out if they accept donation for sure?

I am sure all schools welcome donations, but to link it to securing a place in the school?

I agree. I've heard several tales of how donating large sums of money will help secure a place at ACS but this is never from the parent themselves but it is always a friend of a friend or some distant relative...In fact, one of my pal had asked about it so that her son can go to the school but was told no. Erm, they get most of the donations from us parents after the child has entered in the school

[qms]

By the way, ryanfund, you haven't reported at the Newbie thread. Can you please report there? It's the SOP in KSP.com.