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Is Eunoia JC considered an affiliated JC for the 2 Bonus points off?

Hi, not sure if this chat group is still active…

would anyone know the criteria for O levels students to be considered for IP? or is there such an option?

Hi hi

am new to this forum… read about TAS from the parents.
Was wondering what will be a good age to send my girl for their classes… she’s in P1 this year. Can read but can’t really express herself well in writing.
Any advice pls?

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Chloe22:

Hi everyone,

My girl is attending St Nicks P1 next year.
I have a qns re the sch bus hope someone can enlighten me.
I was quoted $170 both ways from woodlands to school. And there's extra charge in future at $7/ trip if my girl has to stay behind for CCA.
I thought that was rather ex when i found out what other sch bus operatorsare charging.
I understand we don't have any other choice as the contract has been awarded. When I called the sch I was told my other option is to drive her myself!
What fees are you paying and are the extras normal? I read from earlier posts that our fees are more ex as it includes fetching the girls after CCA?
Pls advise -anyone?

Hi, may I know who in St Nicks did you speak to regarding your queries? In case you are not aware, we have an Operating Manager handling such matter. You can check it out on the school website & contact him on the school's agreement with the bus company. Whenever I spoke to him, he was always very helpful.

As far as I understand, the school bus fares should already include the later dismissal time, which is 4.30pm. However, this is provided the student stays back due to school activities, such as remedial, CCA, IT lessons & other learning sessions etc. It doesn't matter whether the girl never uses the later service or uses it 5 times a week in the whole year. In P1, you will probably use it once a month or less but in P3 when CCA begins, it'll be at least 2 times a week (some CCAs need to stay more days). In P5 when HCL lessons begin, it'll be more days & for P6, I heard it can be up to 4~5 times a week! If you do the maths, if you really 'pay' for the extra trip, that's a lot a lot of money!!!

My driver wanted to charge me extra $10/trip 2 years ago & I talked to the OM about it. That was how I came to know about the understanding between the bus company & the school. Since I'm still not paying extra on top of the monthly fares, I assume that is still valid. Please try to talk to the school again and show them the calculations. Personally, I think it's absolutely ridiculous that the extra trips has the potential to cost as much as the monthly bus fares if you use it often enough!

Btw, I also find school bus fares very costly. In my case, my girl's bus is a 11/12 seater van & the journey is around 20 mins. I paid $160 for P1-3. After that, it was increased to $180.

Good luck in your talk with St Nicks! And welcome to the family! :snuggles:

Hi hi
Yes it' great to be back
I called the school again yesterday and was told the Admin manager in charge has left the school and i can call a lady name Anna from the transport co.
She said the fees will include those days the whole cohort have to stay behind (e.g. IT lessons) but exclude CCA.
I think I will call the school again...
I agree if the fees include all CCA days then it's alright but if exclude then I prob will have to pay close to $300 once my girl stays behind for CCA. It's too much!

Hi everyone,

My girl is attending St Nicks P1 next year.
I have a qns re the sch bus hope someone can enlighten me.
I was quoted $170 both ways from woodlands to school. And there’s extra charge in future at $7/ trip if my girl has to stay behind for CCA.
I thought that was rather ex when i found out what other sch bus operatorsare charging.
I understand we don’t have any other choice as the contract has been awarded. When I called the sch I was told my other option is to drive her myself!
What fees are you paying and are the extras normal? I read from earlier posts that our fees are more ex as it includes fetching the girls after CCA?
Pls advise -anyone?