<![CDATA[Secondary Schools - West]]>My son just finished PSLE, waiting for results. We are thinking of following schools:


1. Jurong Secondary
2. Commonwealth Sec
3. Clementi Town Sec
4. Fu Hua Sec
5. Queensway Sec
6. Gan Eng Seng

Can someone please help to enlighten on the culture in these schools? My son comes from a neighborhood school, and likes his school and his friends so much. It would be nice to find another happy school, and one that also excels academically, and professionally.
Thanks. 😎

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s-weetsugar:
Im currently fifteen and I completed my Secondary 1 and 2 syllabus in CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls', and frankly speaking, they only recognise the best. If you're second best, it is hard to get opportunities that will really enrich and give you the experience that will come out useful next time.


Start of my Secondary 3 year , I transferred to a rather unknown school in the west due to a change of address. It really opened my eyes as for the first time, i was actually coming into contact with students of different races and different academic streams. My cohort has a total of 2 Express classes, 3 Normal Academic classes and 1 Normal Technical Class. It was shocking at first, St. Nick's has 11 classes of Special/Express students.

Let me just head straight to the Pros and the Cons. 🙂

Pros (academically)
> The small cohort makes sure every student has the proper attention that they need.
> The teachers are just as good as those that i had in St. Nick's, or even better.
> Sufficient CCAs.
> Meaningful enrichments.

Pros (character-building wise)
> We embarked on a programme called the Leukaemia Awareness Programme, where we went down to Wisma Atria to promote the awareness of Leukaemia. We are now in the Singapore Book of Records because of this. Before this, we had a 2 month enrichment course on how to plan events, market our merchandise to raise funds and public speaking. I wouldn't even have dreamt of such an opportunity in St. Nick's.
> I became more mindful of the other races, especially now that i have a few malay close friends.

Cons
> Distractions like BGRs are definite to show up.

I hope i have cleared up misconceptions that prestigious schools are definitely better than neighbourhood schools, for it is not always the case. In St. Nick's, it was just 24/7 study, study, study (and i truly mean 24/7, with the amount of homework), but now, my studies aren't neglected while having other activities, and i still achieved an excellent grade after the End-Of-Year Examinations. 🙂

Afterall, it is still up to the child on whether he/she will do well in their studies. But in our time, being academically strong isn't the only criterion that people look at in society.
TBH, I really don't get what made you think this way. I am really enjoying my experience here in SNGS. They don't recognise only the best either. They give equal chances to everyone as much as possible. In SNGS, it spend very little time on studying just because of the workload too. Yes, I agree that prestigious schools aren't always better than Neighbourhood school(I was in a neighbourhood school during my Primary days and I really enjoyed it.) But SNGS? Overall, my Primary school has quite a good reputation in terms of it's teachers(though it isn't very well sought after tbh) but I felt SNGS's were overall, better(I really liked my teachers in Primary, but there were just the ones that I hate) Cld you explain a bit more on why you said this? Cause I srsly don't understand. Was it because you left the school in some form of unhappiness? Care to share?(And yes I know this is very old alr)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1641917https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1641917Sat, 13 Feb 2016 06:24:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:50:58 GMT]]>

julongmum:
Aiii, very far if one would to walk fr MRT to BPHS. Same from Clementi MRT walk to NHHS. Why aren't these sch located be more convenient and accessible for pupils :roll:


because they are exclusive :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87429https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87429Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:50:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:03 GMT]]>Aiii, very far if one would to walk fr MRT to BPHS. Same from Clementi MRT walk to NHHS. Why aren't these sch located be more convenient and accessible for pupils :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87362https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87362Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:09:26 GMT]]>strictly no bus except feeder bus no. 300.


I think it is 2 bus stops away from CCK interchange

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87166https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87166Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:09:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:10:41 GMT]]>[quote]wel it depends if there is a straight bus it will be really convenient...[/quote]
Hi Jaycee, what r the main service bus, exclude those feeder service from CKK bus interchange. Or do pupils walk to sch from CKK bus interchange/MRT for those who take MRT?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87132https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87132Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:10:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:39:28 GMT]]>wel it depends if there is a straight bus it will be really convenient…from previous students, my bukit panjang kids do better than alot of other students. And the subject combination offered in the school is good. For example, many schools do not offer A math for NA but Bukit Panjang offers

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86879https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86879Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:39:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:10:47 GMT]]>Thanks Daisyt! I am thinking more ahead for the 2yrs after o level. As there isn’t many choices of JC in the west, those in Bt T would require very good o level results, sooo… pupils staying in the west whose able to get into RV would not have to be troubled again after o level on JC selection.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86676https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86676Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:10:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:08:23 GMT]]>

julongmum:
[quote]My girl is in RVHS, year 2 next year.

Hi Daisyt,
My DD COP is 8 points below RV COP, do u think there's a chance appealing a place for her in RV? What niche/CCA they r looking for?
thanks in advance.[/quote]Hi julongmum, 8 points ... hhmmmm .... I have not heard of for appeal. But its no harm trying. There were quite a number of succesful appeal in RV from NH that I have heard of. RV niche is more on performaing arts, choir, CLDDS, chinese dance. I heard table tennis and infocomm (multi media and robotics) also very good.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86297https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86297Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:08:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:25:56 GMT]]>BPGH has achieved Band 1 grade. I also believe it is a good sch. However, I find that it is inconvenient to get there from Jurong. It’s located in CCK and seems not far from Jurong, but in actual fact, a lot of time spend in bus, mrt, bus routing to/fro sch/home. Pls correct me if i m wrong.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86283https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86283Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:25:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:28:41 GMT]]>hi,


as a tutor, I have taught many students from various schools. And I have to say I am really impressed with the students from Bukit Panjang Govt High. This year, I had about 7 boys from that school.All are in Normal Academic (sec 5). However, their ability to grasp concepts is far better than my ‘O’ Levels students. Also, looking through many prelim papers, I feel that Bukit Panjang’s paper is among the most difficult papers and many students still achieving fair results. Therefore, if you have to choose a government school in the west, i should think Bukit Panjang.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86176https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86176Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:28:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:20:38 GMT]]>[quote]My girl is in RVHS, year 2 next year.[/quote]
Hi Daisyt,
My DD COP is 8 points below RV COP, do u think there's a chance appealing a place for her in RV? What niche/CCA they r looking for?
thanks in advance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86087https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/86087Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:20:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:55:00 GMT]]>

Linda Lim:
I know its like too late to change my decision now but i still wanna know more abt my daughter's future school. is RVHS a good school? My daughter scored a 260 inclusive of the 3 points from HMT. would it be stressful? What if she fails her \"a\" lvls and cnt make it to the university? Can she retake the A levels?

Hi Linda, there is a thread about RVHS. You can find more details there
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2887

Generally, its just a transition period to get use. More subjects, longer hours, new friends, new environment. Once they are settle down, I don't see any big problem arise. I see your daughter is good in Chinese (with a 3 points from HCL). Its not easy to get 3 for HCL. Most probably, your daugher would be in 1C next year. 😄

My girl is in RVHS, year 2 next year.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/85410https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/85410Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:55:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:02:41 GMT]]>I know its like too late to change my decision now but i still wanna know more abt my daughter’s future school. is RVHS a good school? My daughter scored a 260 inclusive of the 3 points from HMT. would it be stressful? What if she fails her "a" lvls and cnt make it to the university? Can she retake the A levels?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/85300https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/85300Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:02:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:57:08 GMT]]>hi chenmama, your choices is very near to many parents. 1st choice higher COP, 2nd choices and above, within the range. From your list, I can say he stands a high chance to be posted to 2nd choice. 😄


Last year, we did the same thing and my dd was posted to her 2nd option.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84326https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84326Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:57:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:29:32 GMT]]>What about the other paremts? what are ur opinions for my son's choice of school?It would be greatly appreciated if u would answer to my questions... 😄 :?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84316https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84316Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:29:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:14:03 GMT]]>You’re welcome!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84303https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84303Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:14:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:12:55 GMT]]>

mathsparks:
Yes, he stand a high chance of gettg his 2nd choice school. Dont hesitate liao.


Must submit before 3pm. Good luck!
thks a million!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84302https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84302Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:12:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:09:34 GMT]]>Yes, he stand a high chance of gettg his 2nd choice school. Dont hesitate liao.


Must submit before 3pm. Good luck!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84298https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84298Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:09:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:07:51 GMT]]>Hi everybody, my son has an aggregate of 240. Below is his choices of school


First choice: 244 COP Second choice: 238 COP Third choice :238 COP Fourth Choice:232

and i havent yet decided about which school to post my son to. I do not noe whether my son has a high chance of going to his first choice school. i am very worried about my son. :stupid: :stupid:

In case should he fail to enter his first choice school, does he stand a high chance of going into his second choice school???Someone please help me!!!!thks 😄 :?: :?: :?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84295https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84295Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:07:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:55:04 GMT]]>thanks a million 😄 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84045https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84045Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:55:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:53:57 GMT]]>Someone, :?: pls help me! :?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84044https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84044Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:53:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:53:17 GMT]]>

chen mama:
Which school is better?Nan Hua or Bukit Panjang gov high? PLS reply


Thks in advance. 😉
Nan Hua.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84043https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84043Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:53:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:52:59 GMT]]>Anyone out there?Heelp! :?: :?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84042https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84042Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:52:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Secondary Schools - West on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:25:01 GMT]]>

noob:
Greenridge has many committed teachers and responsible principal. School has been renovated and performance rising every year. Must consider! :roll:


Assumption English School or Boy's Town ? --> A NO NO due to personal experience, very sorry in advance.
My son was disturbed by the school boys (smoking) around there a few times on his way back from school (walking home). They ever tried to borrow a \"lighter\" from my boy, a primary school kid and luckily one of them had stopped the other two to disturb my boy further, saying he was just a Primary School student. In another few cases, some others tried to spark a conversation with my boy when he was walking along, my boy just kept quiet and walk hastily away from them. Later, my boy had to divert his walking route home, from behind the school, to avoid students from these schools.

I put as AES or Boy's Town as honestly we did not pursue further to check which schools they are from and do not want to be unfair to either. For fear that there will be more disturbance to my boy if we complained to the respective school, we choose to just avoid them and keep quiet.

Staying very close to this area, has a constant fear that our children will be posted to these two schools after PSLE, in the case of failed posting in all the 6 choices made.........

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