Hi does anyone know what the sports and games are available in the school? And do they start CCAs in primary 3? Thanks!

Is higher Chinese compulsory for all in primary one?

Hi nms1


Thanks for your reply! Were the differences in the standard of the Mandarin a stark contrast of each other comparing both IJ and Maris Stella? I want to know if studying in OLGC was stressful or not, compared to say, Maris Stella. Very sorry for the many questions!!

Hi


Can someone shed a little light on the school’s culture, ie. homework load, standards of Mandarin, the teachers’ care for the students and if the school is very results-driven etc. Any thoughts, however trivial, are greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

Hi


Can any parent whose daughter is currently in CHIJ OLGC shed a little light on the school’s culture in recent years? I’ve been contemplating if I should send her to a SAP school where my husband is alumni of, or CHIJ. Any thoughts, however trivial, are greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

janet88:

momomom:

Hi everyone, I have a girl born in 2012 and we have the option of applying for Pei Chun at Phase 2A1. But I feel it'd be a b justetter if she goes to CHIJ Toa Payoh or CHIJ OLGC (which we stay >2km away) because we hardly speak mandarin at home. I was wondering if we can try registering at CHIJ OLGC at Phase 2B since we're Catholics or just stick to Pei Chun. Any remote idea of what our chances are like?


Also, how else (apart from this amazing platform) can we find out more about the primary schools since they don't usually hold open houses? Really really appreciate all feedback. Thank you.

how was your experience as an old girl in pei chun? did you enjoy your schooling years?

pei chun is a SAP school...i don't know if HCL starts at p1. my son was formerly in SAP school. we don't speak mandarin, so it was really challenging to coach him in HCL from p1 on top of the other subjects.
as such, we registered daughter in chij toa payoh under phase 2A.

if you're a catholic with the documents, i guess you may want to enquire if there is any balloting required for OLGC at Phase 2B. all the best.

Hi Janet88,

Thanks for your reply! Yes I believe Pei Chun starts HCL at primary 1 and I'm sure I don't want my daughter to struggle with HCL! I was actually from a different CHIJ, my husband is alumni of Pei Chun. Applying for my alma mater would be out of the question because we stay too far away. Hoping to get her into IJTP at first but it looks like our chances are slim. Eek.

I also have son who is two years younger, so it's really heartening to know parents who send their kids to different schools!

idealistic:

momomom:

Hi everyone, I have a girl born in 2012 and we have the option of applying for Pei Chun at Phase 2A1. But I feel it'd be a better if she goes to CHIJ Toa Payoh or CHIJ OLGC (which we stay >2km away) because we hardly speak mandarin at home. I was wondering if we can try registering at CHIJ OLGC at Phase 2B since we're Catholics or just stick to Pei Chun. Any remote idea of what our chances are like?


Also, how else (apart from this amazing platform) can we find out more about the primary schools since they don't usually hold open houses? Really really appreciate all feedback. Thank you.

Hi momomom, can I just find out what's your review on Pei Chun since your girl is an existing student.

Anxious mummy here as no affiliation with schools, rely solely on P2C. Would like to hear some advices.
Based on the ballot history of pei Chun
2016 ballot 1-2km
2015 ballot 1-2km
2014 ballot less than 1km

What are the chances for dragon Year? Is it risky to take gamble in P2C?
Will there be increase intake for that year?

Hi there! I wasn't an old girl from Pei Chun, but my husband was, so that's why we can apply at phase 2A1. He was also from an English speaking family so taking Chinese at higher levels were challenging, but I don't think it can be compared to the standards now.

Hi everyone, I have a girl born in 2012 and we have the option of applying for Pei Chun at Phase 2A1. But I feel it’d be a better if she goes to CHIJ Toa Payoh or CHIJ OLGC (which we stay >2km away) because we hardly speak mandarin at home. I was wondering if we can try registering at CHIJ OLGC at Phase 2B since we’re Catholics or just stick to Pei Chun. Any remote idea of what our chances are like?


Also, how else (apart from this amazing platform) can we find out more about the primary schools since they don’t usually hold open houses? Really really appreciate all feedback. Thank you.