<![CDATA[Guangyang Primary]]>This is the Parents' Networking Group for Guangyang Primary.


Once you have gotten your child in this school, come introduce yourself to other parents in this school and network with each other. Share tips, on-going news and alerts and discuss issues pertaining to the school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/4383/guangyang-primaryRSS for NodeThu, 23 Jul 2026 03:25:40 GMTSat, 25 Jul 2009 14:42:54 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:58:34 GMT]]>Guangyang to be merged with Townsville primary :-



https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/18-primary-and-secondary-schools-to-be-merged-over-next-3-years-as

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2019659https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2019659Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:58:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Sat, 19 Dec 2020 12:54:26 GMT]]>Transferring to GY at P3 next month. Anyone whose kid is entering P3 in 2021?

Does GY got stream at P3? Got higher Chinese?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2008480https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2008480Sat, 19 Dec 2020 12:54:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Sat, 19 Dec 2020 12:54:24 GMT]]>Transferring to GY at P3 next month. Anyone whose kid is entering P3 in 2021?

Does GY got stream at P3? Got higher Chinese?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2008479https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2008479Sat, 19 Dec 2020 12:54:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:27:43 GMT]]>Hi..

I will register my son p1 school next month. I am considering GY. 2.5yrs ago Catholic primary school is my 1st choice, but i changed my mind after i gv the school a called. Im staying in between KCPS and GYPS. My feeling told me GY will be the best choice for my son, but some other article mentioning the feedback from the students in GY is Bullying and teacher are turning into blind eyes over this case. Is that true? Base on this forum feedbacks seems like teachers are interacting actively with students. 🤔

Thanks in Advance 🙏

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1981348https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1981348Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:27:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:26:45 GMT]]>Hi..

I will register my son p1 school next month. I am considering GY. 2.5yrs ago Catholic primary school is my 1st choice, but i changed my mind after i gv the school a called. Im staying in between KCPS and GYPS. My feeling told me GY will be the best choice for my son, but some other article mentioning the feedback from the students in GY is Bullying and teacher are turning into blind eyes over this case. Is that true? Base on this forum feedbacks seems like teachers are interacting actively with students. 🤔

Thanks in Advance 🙏

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1981347https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1981347Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:26:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:35:13 GMT]]>My girl is in p4 this year and overall we are enjoying the journey in GYPS. The school focuses on helping the students and not so much on PR. Only recently did they start posting more photos of events on their Facebook page.


Academic wise there are a mix of abilities among the students. Some are really brilliant students, but there are also others who need some extra help. From my experience the teachers don’t really judge but try to help the students as much as they can. I find my DD has time to explore and grow at her timing rather than race to compete to maintain her standing.

Perhaps it would be good to go and visit the school at their upcoming Open House before you decide. Good luck!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1921589https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1921589Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:35:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:07:22 GMT]]>My twinnies are with GYPS and I think they are enjoying themselves so far. You may want to take a look at their FB posts to see the programmes that they are doing. The teachers do upload the photographs to share and who what the school is doing.

Even at P1, they have spelling tests etc and timed practices, which I appreciate a lot.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1920837https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1920837Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:07:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Sat, 27 Apr 2019 08:34:07 GMT]]>Following this thread as we are considering Guangyang as well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1908034https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1908034Sat, 27 Apr 2019 08:34:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Sun, 21 Apr 2019 23:29:02 GMT]]>Hi! Realized not many posts recently. How’s the current P? My DD is due to register next year and I’m planning to visit GY.


How’s the culture now? Thanks in advance!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1907272https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1907272Sun, 21 Apr 2019 23:29:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Wed, 26 Dec 2018 03:30:41 GMT]]>

kikimama:
Hi Bonbon12, sorry for checking in late. My memory of P1 orientation is nil coz it was my hubby who attended. I asked around and it seems like the students will be separated into their respective classes and get to meet their classmates and form teachers while parents attend talks in the school hall. It shld be a nice and helpful orientation and try to assure your child that things will be fine. He will grow up into a big boy in this school and many happy memories will be made here 🙂 Welcome to the Guangyang Family!

Thank you. We didn't see any of the form teachers though.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1891264https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1891264Wed, 26 Dec 2018 03:30:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Sun, 14 Oct 2018 22:15:28 GMT]]>Hi all

Just received a letter to do admin in 18 Oct. Anyone going there?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1878747https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1878747Sun, 14 Oct 2018 22:15:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:03:55 GMT]]>Hi Bonbon12, sorry for checking in late. My memory of P1 orientation is nil coz it was my hubby who attended. I asked around and it seems like the students will be separated into their respective classes and get to meet their classmates and form teachers while parents attend talks in the school hall. It shld be a nice and helpful orientation and try to assure your child that things will be fine. He will grow up into a big boy in this school and many happy memories will be made here 🙂 Welcome to the Guangyang Family!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1875352https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1875352Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:03:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 06:40:30 GMT]]>Hello! Anyone knows how will the orientation be like? My child is quite nervous and apprehensive about starting primary school as he loves his pre school friends a lot. Hope the November orientation will be a nice and helpful one…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1874240https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1874240Tue, 18 Sep 2018 06:40:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:09:58 GMT]]>Thank you @kikimama. Would you know how would the orientation be like? We have been notified to attend an orientation in Novemeber. Will we get to meet the primary one teachers?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872431https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872431Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:09:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Sat, 01 Sep 2018 14:39:25 GMT]]>

kikimama:
Higher Chinese is offered from P1 in GYPS


At p5 it is offered to students who show aptitude or their parents can opt in for their kids to try. By p6, it is up to school discretion to decide, esp for students who are not doing well at p5.
:thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871980https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871980Sat, 01 Sep 2018 14:39:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Sat, 01 Sep 2018 03:27:51 GMT]]>Higher Chinese is offered from P1 in GYPS


At p5 it is offered to students who show aptitude or their parents can opt in for their kids to try. By p6, it is up to school discretion to decide, esp for students who are not doing well at p5.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871920https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871920Sat, 01 Sep 2018 03:27:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:38:37 GMT]]>Hi all, is higher chinese offered for P5/6?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871725https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871725Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:38:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:51:09 GMT]]>

Bonbon12:
kikimama:

[quote=\"Bonbon12\"]Thanks floppy. My son is learning violin now and I saw on their website that GY has a strings ensemble. I thought it is good to have a cca that he will enjoy. During the open house I saw the school is spacious and relatively new, a number of nationalities there too.


I am still trying to decide if I should try for GY. We are in phase 2C. I believe in co-ed schools, a well rounded and positive environment. I kept feeling I am right when every kan cheong parent is running for ATS, CHS, KCPS, but when I saw the statistics of the low take up rate online, my heart just sank. I kept wondering if it's just an over emphasis on grades and therefore parents don't choose GY or something else that's wrong.. from the comments here, it seems that GY is a nice school.

If your only concern is the low takeup rate - what are your underlying worries to that? Quality of teachers?

Hello kikimama, yes you're right, I was worried it's due to poor quality of teachers or teaching materials.. is it cos the school does not motivate or push students to do well.

But I'm vencouraged by what you've shared. I believe grades matter but they are not everything. Character, cca, diversity are very important too. In fact I would be concerned if all a school cares about are only grades.[/quote]As far as I'm concerned, teachers my daughters have are fantastic. Some of them are really on the ball, make and compile their own study notes for students (i call them the \"holy bible\"), voluntarily pull students aside for extra clarifications etc. They take a lot of pride in their job. In fact, i may even boldly suggest they teach more here than telling parents of lagging students to seek external resources to catch up. 
This happened to a friend of mine whose boy is in a SAP boys school. But then again, these are just my experience and i hope they help you in some way or another.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1869770https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1869770Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:51:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:29:25 GMT]]>

zac's mum:
pfactor:

Hi! I've registered my b/g twins at Guangyang Pri at 2CS. Although we are more than 2km away, we'll have to wait for official results. Any parents that I can connect with this group?


Congrats! Your kids are confirmed in, do not doubt. Have a good sleep. SMS on 21 Aug will say the same thing.

:rahrah:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867717https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867717Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:29:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:39:39 GMT]]>

pfactor:
Hi! I've registered my b/g twins at Guangyang Pri at 2CS. Although we are more than 2km away, we'll have to wait for official results. Any parents that I can connect with this group?

Congrats! Your kids are confirmed in, do not doubt. Have a good sleep. SMS on 21 Aug will say the same thing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867672https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867672Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:39:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Thu, 16 Aug 2018 06:29:43 GMT]]>Hi! I’ve registered my b/g twins at Guangyang Pri at 2CS. Although we are more than 2km away, we’ll have to wait for official results. Any parents that I can connect with this group?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867585https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867585Thu, 16 Aug 2018 06:29:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Thu, 16 Aug 2018 06:07:12 GMT]]>

kikimama:
Bonbon12:

Thanks floppy. My son is learning violin now and I saw on their website that GY has a strings ensemble. I thought it is good to have a cca that he will enjoy. During the open house I saw the school is spacious and relatively new, a number of nationalities there too.


I am still trying to decide if I should try for GY. We are in phase 2C. I believe in co-ed schools, a well rounded and positive environment. I kept feeling I am right when every kan cheong parent is running for ATS, CHS, KCPS, but when I saw the statistics of the low take up rate online, my heart just sank. I kept wondering if it's just an over emphasis on grades and therefore parents don't choose GY or something else that's wrong.. from the comments here, it seems that GY is a nice school.

If your only concern is the low takeup rate - what are your underlying worries to that? Quality of teachers?

Hello kikimama, yes you're right, I was worried it's due to poor quality of teachers or teaching materials.. is it cos the school does not motivate or push students to do well.

But I'm vencouraged by what you've shared. I believe grades matter but they are not everything. Character, cca, diversity are very important too. In fact I would be concerned if all a school cares about are only grades.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867572https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867572Thu, 16 Aug 2018 06:07:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:31:25 GMT]]>Thank you kikimama for your advice and valuable comments… As I’m really quite lost when I’ll being balloted out in 2A2 and also went to KC but was unable to register too…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1865459https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1865459Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:31:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Guangyang Primary on Fri, 03 Aug 2018 01:15:03 GMT]]>Perhaps a glimpse through photos of what the students do in school might help you in some ways:


https://www.guangyangpri.moe.edu.sg/gyps-100th-anniversary/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1863821https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1863821Fri, 03 Aug 2018 01:15:03 GMT