[Novena] Primary Schools

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:45:13 GMT

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Arcadia28\" post_id=\"2063881\" time=\"1649393928\" user_id=\"197743:

Hi! Sorry if this has been asked before but I can’t really read through all 200 pages of this thread 😅 May I ask if anybody knows what’s the demographic like at Farrer Park Primary? Is it very much a local school or is there a stronger mix of international students?

Considering to apply for the school so any feedback about the school culture, Teachers etc will be helpful too!

Thank you!

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4455&start=10

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:14:34 GMT

manorway — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:14:34 GMT

Farrer Park will be merged with Stamford though. So it will be hard to really say what the demographic will be like after the merger. Have you tried calling the school to ask directly? They cannot refuse to answer.

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:58:48 GMT

Arcadia28 — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:58:48 GMT

Hi! Sorry if this has been asked before but I can’t really read through all 200 pages of this thread 😅 May I ask if anybody knows what’s the demographic like at Farrer Park Primary? Is it very much a local school or is there a stronger mix of international students?

Considering to apply for the school so any feedback about the school culture, Teachers etc will be helpful too!

Thank you!

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:56:24 GMT

zac's mum — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:56:24 GMT

Can rename them all:

SJI East Coast Road
SJI Junior
SJI Primary
SJI A1 campus
SJI A* campus

Popularity going up.

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:36:07 GMT

Davischew — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:36:07 GMT

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floppy\" post_id=\"1993200\" time=\"1598838860\" user_id=\"97579:
[quote=marshmallow96 post_id=1993190 time=1598836190 user_id=135044]I guess it's because ACS has normal academic while SJI doesn't, so naturally there are more choices for ACSP/ACSJ students to go to ACS compared to SJIJ to SJI.
Need to compare apples to apples.

ACSI doesn't have normal academic, same-same for SJI.
ACSBR has normal academic, but so does St Pat (maybe SJI should learn from ACS and rename SPS to SJIECR).
Therefore, in terms of choices, both set of affiliated students have 2 schools to choose from, with very similar COP.

yup, lots of people miss this
st.pats should rename to SJIECR :D[/quote]SJI and St. Pat are different from ACS Family, they have 4 affiliated Primary so it cannot be rename lah. Lesser people know of St. Pat, less competition for 2C, good mah.

St. Anthony's Primary School
St. Stephen's School
St. Joseph's Institution Junior
De La Salle School

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:30:09 GMT

F3parent — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:30:09 GMT

floppy\" post_id=\"1993200\" time=\"1598838860\" user_id=\"97579:

marshmallow96\" post_id=\"1993190\" time=\"1598836190\" user_id=\"135044:
I guess it's because ACS has normal academic while SJI doesn't, so naturally there are more choices for ACSP/ACSJ students to go to ACS compared to SJIJ to SJI.
Need to compare apples to apples.

ACSI doesn't have normal academic, same-same for SJI.
ACSBR has normal academic, but so does St Pat (maybe SJI should learn from ACS and rename SPS to SJIECR).
Therefore, in terms of choices, both set of affiliated students have 2 schools to choose from, with very similar COP.

yup, lots of people miss this
st.pats should rename to SJIECR

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:54:20 GMT

floppy — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:54:20 GMT

marshmallow96\" post_id=\"1993190\" time=\"1598836190\" user_id=\"135044:

I guess it's because ACS has normal academic while SJI doesn't, so naturally there are more choices for ACSP/ACSJ students to go to ACS compared to SJIJ to SJI.

Need to compare apples to apples.

ACSI doesn't have normal academic, same-same for SJI.
ACSBR has normal academic, but so does St Pat (maybe SJI should learn from ACS and rename SPS to SJIECR).
Therefore, in terms of choices, both set of affiliated students have 2 schools to choose from, with very similar COP.

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:09:50 GMT

marshmallow96 — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:09:50 GMT

Hendon\" post_id=\"1993143\" time=\"1598781137\" user_id=\"142376:

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1993074\" time=\"1598746356\" user_id=\"2964:
[quote=Hendon post_id=1993071 time=1598742538 user_id=142376]

I am not focus on points. Personally I think it is an easier track to choose ACS over SJI (likelihood of getting in using affiliation) hence the corresponding attractiveness and higher COP (which many would take as harder to get in) .
Erm, affiliation cut off of 235 at acsi and 238 sji is about the same, affiliation cut off of 198 at barker and 201 at st pats is about the same. So I would agree that “the difficulty level is about the same”.

But if you want to go down to the exact affiliation cut off, then it is lower at ac than at sji. So if you are “not focus(ed) on points”, on what basis do you think it is easier at ac than at sji? On “likelihood of getting in using affiliation”? Isnt that points? Cos getting in using affiliation is through points right? :?

I stand by what I said, from ground level testimony and as well as macro overview. It is not an obvious thing when one just focuses on COP. Getting into SJIJ is less likely to translate to SJI than getting into ACSP or ACSJ as to ACSI or ACS BR, to qualify, I focus on O level track and assumes all top performers leave for IP or other better schools without using affiliation and have no impact on COP calculations.[/quote]I guess it's because ACS has normal academic while SJI doesn't, so naturally there are more choices for ACSP/ACSJ students to go to ACS compared to SJIJ to SJI.

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:52:17 GMT

Hendon — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:52:17 GMT

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1993074\" time=\"1598746356\" user_id=\"2964:

Hendon\" post_id=\"1993071\" time=\"1598742538\" user_id=\"142376:
[quote=floppy post_id=1993027 time=1598698521 user_id=97579]

If you want to clutch at straws, ok lor.
I’m willing to bet under AL scoring system, both set of schools will be identical points
I am not focus on points. Personally I think it is an easier track to choose ACS over SJI (likelihood of getting in using affiliation) hence the corresponding attractiveness and higher COP (which many would take as harder to get in) .

Erm, affiliation cut off of 235 at acsi and 238 sji is about the same, affiliation cut off of 198 at barker and 201 at st pats is about the same. So I would agree that “the difficulty level is about the same”.

But if you want to go down to the exact affiliation cut off, then it is lower at ac than at sji. So if you are “not focus(ed) on points”, on what basis do you think it is easier at ac than at sji? On “likelihood of getting in using affiliation”? Isnt that points? Cos getting in using affiliation is through points right? :?[/quote]I stand by what I said, from ground level testimony and as well as macro overview. It is not an obvious thing when one just focuses on COP. Getting into SJIJ is less likely to translate to SJI than getting into ACSP or ACSJ as to ACSI or ACS BR, to qualify, I focus on O level track and assumes all top performers leave for IP or other better schools without using affiliation and have no impact on COP calculations.

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:12:36 GMT

MerlionInGermany — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:12:36 GMT

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floppy\" post_id=\"1993027\" time=\"1598698521\" user_id=\"97579:
[quote=Hendon post_id=1993006 time=1598689495 user_id=142376]

Disagree. Harder to get into SJI and SPS.
If you want to clutch at straws, ok lor.
I’m willing to bet under AL scoring system, both set of schools will be identical points

I am not focus on points. Personally I think it is an easier track to choose ACS over SJI (likelihood of getting in using affiliation) hence the corresponding attractiveness and higher COP (which many would take as harder to get in) .[/quote]Erm, affiliation cut off of 235 at acsi and 238 sji is about the same, affiliation cut off of 198 at barker and 201 at st pats is about the same. So I would agree that “the difficulty level is about the same”.

But if you want to go down to the exact affiliation cut off, then it is lower at ac than at sji. So if you are “not focus(ed) on points”, on what basis do you think it is easier at ac than at sji? On “likelihood of getting in using affiliation”? Isnt that points? Cos getting in using affiliation is through points right? :?

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:08:58 GMT

Hendon — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:08:58 GMT

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Hendon\" post_id=\"1993006\" time=\"1598689495\" user_id=\"142376:
[quote=floppy post_id=1989745 time=1596698025 user_id=97579]

In terms of getting into their affiliated schools, difficulty level same-same.

SJI vs ACSI - COP 238 vs 235
SPS vs ACS BR - Express COP 201 vs 198
Disagree. Harder to get into SJI and SPS.

If you want to clutch at straws, ok lor.
I’m willing to bet under AL scoring system, both set of schools will be identical points[/quote]I am not focus on points. Personally I think it is an easier track to choose ACS over SJI (likelihood of getting in using affiliation) hence the corresponding attractiveness and higher COP (which many would take as harder to get in) .

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:55:21 GMT

floppy — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:55:21 GMT

Hendon\" post_id=\"1993006\" time=\"1598689495\" user_id=\"142376:

floppy\" post_id=\"1989745\" time=\"1596698025\" user_id=\"97579:
[quote=febii post_id=1989729 time=1596695558 user_id=165483]Hi. This year, for the first time since last 6 or more yrs in history, all SC 1km needs to ballot. I’m well within 1km of SJIJ, ASCJ and ACSP. Should I ballot for ASCP instead? I’m very close to doing that. Reason is ACS is much easier n less competitive to get into its affiliated secondary school. Is anyone as torn as me??

Please!! Please someone tell me it’s a rational thinking or not..... very stressed now!!
In terms of getting into their affiliated schools, difficulty level same-same.

SJI vs ACSI - COP 238 vs 235
SPS vs ACS BR - Express COP 201 vs 198

Disagree. Harder to get into SJI and SPS.[/quote]If you want to clutch at straws, ok lor.
I’m willing to bet under AL scoring system, both set of schools will be identical points

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:42:37 GMT

Gingerbreadgal — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:42:37 GMT

Davischew\" post_id=\"1993000\" time=\"1598685945\" user_id=\"132882:

Gingerbreadgal\" post_id=\"1992998\" time=\"1598678301\" user_id=\"187844:
Is there a summary of the past year balloting history? I found one that lists up to 2017 only..
For 2018/2019
https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=91621&p=1981734#p1981734

Thank you!!

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:24:55 GMT

Hendon — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:24:55 GMT

floppy\" post_id=\"1989745\" time=\"1596698025\" user_id=\"97579:

febii\" post_id=\"1989729\" time=\"1596695558\" user_id=\"165483:
Hi. This year, for the first time since last 6 or more yrs in history, all SC 1km needs to ballot. I’m well within 1km of SJIJ, ASCJ and ACSP. Should I ballot for ASCP instead? I’m very close to doing that. Reason is ACS is much easier n less competitive to get into its affiliated secondary school. Is anyone as torn as me??

Please!! Please someone tell me it’s a rational thinking or not..... very stressed now!!
In terms of getting into their affiliated schools, difficulty level same-same.

SJI vs ACSI - COP 238 vs 235
SPS vs ACS BR - Express COP 201 vs 198

Disagree. Harder to get into SJI and SPS.

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:25:45 GMT

Davischew — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:25:45 GMT

Gingerbreadgal\" post_id=\"1992998\" time=\"1598678301\" user_id=\"187844:

Is there a summary of the past year balloting history? I found one that lists up to 2017 only..

For 2018/2019
https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=91621&p=1981734#p1981734

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:18:21 GMT

Gingerbreadgal — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:18:21 GMT

Is there a summary of the past year balloting history? I found one that lists up to 2017 only…

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:21:06 GMT

Lexy — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:21:06 GMT

floppy\" post_id=\"1989745\" time=\"1596698025\" user_id=\"97579:

febii\" post_id=\"1989729\" time=\"1596695558\" user_id=\"165483:
Hi. This year, for the first time since last 6 or more yrs in history, all SC 1km needs to ballot. I’m well within 1km of SJIJ, ASCJ and ACSP. Should I ballot for ASCP instead? I’m very close to doing that. Reason is ACS is much easier n less competitive to get into its affiliated secondary school. Is anyone as torn as me??

Please!! Please someone tell me it’s a rational thinking or not..... very stressed now!!
In terms of getting into their affiliated schools, difficulty level same-same.

SJI vs ACSI - COP 238 vs 235
SPS vs ACS BR - Express COP 201 vs 198

there is also no relevance to COP if the odds to go in is challenging.

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:13:45 GMT

floppy — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:13:45 GMT

febii\" post_id=\"1989729\" time=\"1596695558\" user_id=\"165483:

Hi. This year, for the first time since last 6 or more yrs in history, all SC 1km needs to ballot. I’m well within 1km of SJIJ, ASCJ and ACSP. Should I ballot for ASCP instead? I’m very close to doing that. Reason is ACS is much easier n less competitive to get into its affiliated secondary school. Is anyone as torn as me??

Please!! Please someone tell me it’s a rational thinking or not..... very stressed now!!

In terms of getting into their affiliated schools, difficulty level same-same.

SJI vs ACSI - COP 238 vs 235
SPS vs ACS BR - Express COP 201 vs 198

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:07:58 GMT

zac's mum — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:07:58 GMT

febii\" post_id=\"1989729\" time=\"1596695558\" user_id=\"165483:

Hi. This year, for the first time since last 6 or more yrs in history, all SC 1km needs to ballot. I’m well within 1km of SJIJ, ASCJ and ACSP. Should I ballot for ASCP instead? I’m very close to doing that. Reason is ACS is much easier n less competitive to get into its affiliated secondary school. Is anyone as torn as me??

Please!! Please someone tell me it’s a rational thinking or not..... very stressed now!!

Erm.........It’s a bit late for you to find out this, but...all 3 schools have affiliation into so-called “easier to get in via PSLE score” secondary schools. So don’t need to be so torn.

ACSJ and ASCP are BOTH affiliated to ACS Barker Road (the low cut off point secondary school). They are also BOTH affiliated to ACS Independent at Dover Road. The discount applies to only the Express stream, not IB stream.

SJIJ (plus several other Catholic boys schools) are affiliated to St Patrick’s Secondary (in the East). It also has low cut off point. These primary schools are also ALL affiliated to SJI at Malcolm Road. The discount applies to only the Express stream, not the IB stream.

I have done up a table listing out all the cut off points of the affiliated schools. Have a glance thru if you have the time. But don’t base your registration on the false idea that only ACSP has an “easy” secondary school!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZzC9NGOVuFhV5vsOVxT6q9O7ZwyEpcGL/view

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:02:47 GMT

febii — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:02:47 GMT

Thanks, Davischew. Really appreciate your sharing.

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:56:36 GMT

Davischew — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:56:36 GMT

febii\" post_id=\"1989729\" time=\"1596695558\" user_id=\"165483:

Hi. This year, for the first time since last 6 or more yrs in history, all SC 1km needs to ballot. I’m well within 1km of SJIJ, ASCJ and ACSP. Should I ballot for ASCP instead? I’m very close to doing that. Reason is ACS is much easier n less competitive to get into its affiliated secondary school. Is anyone as torn as me??

Please!! Please someone tell me it’s a rational thinking or not..... very stressed now!!

Go for SJIJ, much better odds. You have easy affiliation of St. Patrick's and tier 1 of SJI.

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:32:38 GMT

febii — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:32:38 GMT

Hi. This year, for the first time since last 6 or more yrs in history, all SC 1km needs to ballot. I’m well within 1km of SJIJ, ASCJ and ACSP. Should I ballot for ASCP instead? I’m very close to doing that. Reason is ACS is much easier n less competitive to get into its affiliated secondary school. Is anyone as torn as me??

Please!! Please someone tell me it’s a rational thinking or not… very stressed now!!

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:52:02 GMT

conlim — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:52:02 GMT

Thanks everyone for their views. I got 3 boys but I will keep an open mind for mix sch too.

Between Farrer Park and Bukit Timah Pri which such is better.

Reply to [Novena] Primary Schools on Sat, 01 Aug 2020 05:07:52 GMT

Davischew — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 05:07:52 GMT

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Davischew\" post_id=\"1988718\" time=\"1596246925\" user_id=\"132882:
[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1988708 time=1596240398 user_id=53606]
2CS options: Farrer Park Primary / Bukit Timah Primary, whichever is more convenient for travel...or if one parent is dropping off the child on the way to work in the CBD: Stamford Primary or Cantonment Primary.

At your kind of balloting odds this year, don’t wait till last minute to think about your 2CS schools. Use this long weekend to drive around and recce all these schools, that’s good planning rather than staying at home and stewing in anxiety over things you can’t control.
If don’t mind travelling, can try St. Stephen’s at 2CS, understand the objective is to get in a boys school with affiliation.

Maybe Geylang Methodist Pri sch?[/quote]not a boys school ley..