yuen2023\" post_id=\"2126267\" time=\"1704249515\" user_id=\"203681:

Hi, I am new here. anyone know when can we start register for P1 2025?

schoolhunter\" post_id=\"2002871\" time=\"1605598784\" user_id=\"100449:

Hi

I'm not so familiar with AMK but is it possible walk from CHIJ St Nicks to Meadows@Peirce. Want to see if my P1 girl can walk to sch....

Ponypink\" post_id=\"1957457\" time=\"1578233490\" user_id=\"183352:

How about teck ghee Pri? Just wondering why Teck ghee much more popular than Townsville?

Lexy:

jwhk10:

[quote=\"Lexy\"]

Are you referring to Phase 2C? From what i reading the area, roughly I can guess which school.
So you are not looking at other school in AMK/TPY?

Hi Lexy,

We are up for Phase 2B for our preferred option; though as mentioned, at 1-2km we will be in the balloting pool at best which is totally beyond our control. I also think it is prudent that when we consider our second option, we should restrict them to those within 1km of our place as the heart cannot take too many rounds of balloting (esp. in this highly competitive year). We have only Teck Ghee and Townsville within 1km (I am discounting Catholic High which is also within 1km given how supremely competitive it is plus I would like my son and daughter to attend the same Primary school if I can help it - I think it will be nice for them to have shared experiences). As far as I know, I am not even within 1-2km of any TPY schools so that’s a no-go.

JW

jwhk10:

Lexy:

[quote=\"jwhk10\"]Dear All,


My son is due for P1 registration this year, and I am suitably anxious given that my choice of school (or should I say, my pick from what may still be realistically available given the rather ‘alarming’ registration stats so far for the Dragon Year cohort!) would not just impact my son, but also my daughter in three years’ time.

We stay in Bishan (overlooking Bishan Park) and our 1st choice is a school around the vicinity which works best for us as it is of close proximity to my in-laws’ place (they being my kids’ primary care-givers in the day). However, being 1-2km from our school of choice, we are circumspect about our prospects - likely to be subjected to a ballot at best.

We have been looking around for a second option near home, and had the opportunity to visit Townsville Primary through one of their guided tours. From what I observed, Townsville Primary is a viable option for us. The school compound seemed pleasant and relatively new, though my wife had some concerns relating to several rather quiet corridors and staircases (primarily near the newer Annex block which strangely did not seem to have much going on there?). I got the sense that the school has a framework in place to ensure that the weaker students are not left behind, while at the same time, possess the capacity to also ensure that the higher performance students are suitably stretched to fulfil their academic potential. That said, I am mindful that my observations were through a short 1.5hr session spent observing the school and engaging a couple of teachers who kindly brought us around. Past registration statistics suggest that Townsville is not one of the more popular choices in the AMK circuit, and I must confess I do wonder why that might be the case.

I noted that there was some discussion about Townsville on this thread, albeit the more recent ones were a couple of years back by parents on this forum such as mcw03e and xcajsw. I am hoping that my post will elicit some further sharing on Townsville Primary which will allow me to better understand the school and what it can offer.

Thanks in advance!

JW

Are you referring to Phase 2C? From what i reading the area, roughly I can guess which school.
So you are not looking at other school in AMK/TPY?

jwhk10:

Hi Lexy,

We are up for Phase 2B for our preferred option; though as mentioned, at 1-2km we will be in the balloting pool at best which is totally beyond our control. I also think it is prudent that when we consider our second option, we should restrict them to those within 1km of our place as the heart cannot take too many rounds of balloting (esp. in this highly competitive year). We have only Teck Ghee and Townsville within 1km (I am discounting Catholic High which is also within 1km given how supremely competitive it is plus I would like my son and daughter to attend the same Primary school if I can help it - I think it will be nice for them to have shared experiences). As far as I know, I am not even within 1-2km of any TPY schools so that’s a no-go.

JW

Lexy:

jwhk10:

Dear All,


My son is due for P1 registration this year, and I am suitably anxious given that my choice of school (or should I say, my pick from what may still be realistically available given the rather ‘alarming’ registration stats so far for the Dragon Year cohort!) would not just impact my son, but also my daughter in three years’ time.

We stay in Bishan (overlooking Bishan Park) and our 1st choice is a school around the vicinity which works best for us as it is of close proximity to my in-laws’ place (they being my kids’ primary care-givers in the day). However, being 1-2km from our school of choice, we are circumspect about our prospects - likely to be subjected to a ballot at best.

We have been looking around for a second option near home, and had the opportunity to visit Townsville Primary through one of their guided tours. From what I observed, Townsville Primary is a viable option for us. The school compound seemed pleasant and relatively new, though my wife had some concerns relating to several rather quiet corridors and staircases (primarily near the newer Annex block which strangely did not seem to have much going on there?). I got the sense that the school has a framework in place to ensure that the weaker students are not left behind, while at the same time, possess the capacity to also ensure that the higher performance students are suitably stretched to fulfil their academic potential. That said, I am mindful that my observations were through a short 1.5hr session spent observing the school and engaging a couple of teachers who kindly brought us around. Past registration statistics suggest that Townsville is not one of the more popular choices in the AMK circuit, and I must confess I do wonder why that might be the case.

I noted that there was some discussion about Townsville on this thread, albeit the more recent ones were a couple of years back by parents on this forum such as mcw03e and xcajsw. I am hoping that my post will elicit some further sharing on Townsville Primary which will allow me to better understand the school and what it can offer.

Thanks in advance!

JW

Are you referring to Phase 2C? From what i reading the area, roughly I can guess which school.
So you are not looking at other school in AMK/TPY?

jwhk10:

Dear All,


My son is due for P1 registration this year, and I am suitably anxious given that my choice of school (or should I say, my pick from what may still be realistically available given the rather ‘alarming’ registration stats so far for the Dragon Year cohort!) would not just impact my son, but also my daughter in three years’ time.

We stay in Bishan (overlooking Bishan Park) and our 1st choice is a school around the vicinity which works best for us as it is of close proximity to my in-laws’ place (they being my kids’ primary care-givers in the day). However, being 1-2km from our school of choice, we are circumspect about our prospects - likely to be subjected to a ballot at best.

We have been looking around for a second option near home, and had the opportunity to visit Townsville Primary through one of their guided tours. From what I observed, Townsville Primary is a viable option for us. The school compound seemed pleasant and relatively new, though my wife had some concerns relating to several rather quiet corridors and staircases (primarily near the newer Annex block which strangely did not seem to have much going on there?). I got the sense that the school has a framework in place to ensure that the weaker students are not left behind, while at the same time, possess the capacity to also ensure that the higher performance students are suitably stretched to fulfil their academic potential. That said, I am mindful that my observations were through a short 1.5hr session spent observing the school and engaging a couple of teachers who kindly brought us around. Past registration statistics suggest that Townsville is not one of the more popular choices in the AMK circuit, and I must confess I do wonder why that might be the case.

I noted that there was some discussion about Townsville on this thread, albeit the more recent ones were a couple of years back by parents on this forum such as mcw03e and xcajsw. I am hoping that my post will elicit some further sharing on Townsville Primary which will allow me to better understand the school and what it can offer.

Thanks in advance!

JW

Kathkath:

Schools that are near to my place include Mayflower, Anderson and AMK primary. My son has mild speech delay therefore i am looking for a more well-balanced school for him. Would any parents know which would be a better fit for him?