Anotherday\" post_id=\"2057079\" time=\"1643338225\" user_id=\"194606:

Thank you so much for sharing. We have seen the e-open house, it is very appealing. Hence, the skepticism in me keeps wondering if it is too good to be true. I am hoping that there will be a physical open house this year. It is assuring to know that your child is happy with the school!

I was also impressed with the way the school leaders spoke and all during the e-open house. So far, it seems that “what you see is what you get”. ️

Lavanya123\" post_id=\"2057051\" time=\"1643329617\" user_id=\"143620:

ok, as far as i can see its math/science but these do change with anyone, but i think it is still going to be academics i suppose, so nush will give him that since there are so many pathways possible with the nus curriculum

And yes i get the point about DSA, exactly the reason i am trying to find the right fit, he truly enjoys certain things, like when in P4 i signed him up for a math olympiad for the first time, he got hooked on to it, he seems to enjoys doing those ha ha, as for science he has always been an avid reader, reading encyclopedias since very young, and over a period it sort of naturally progressed to reading more advanced stuff like quantum physics(right now he think he is going to be a researcher), in fact at a point he ran out of books of interest in kids section at library, nowadays he borrows from adult section(histroty, geography, comics, sports will also be in the mix usually) lol
and he likes to talk about this stuff, play quiz etc., so i feel nush will have the right kind of peer group in this regard, its about the joy of learning

but then he is not a typical star student, he doesnt score consistently, partially maybe because i just left him to his own tools, no tuition, he just plays outside in the evenings, etc, so thats the reason not looking at RI kind of schools, i feel kids there will be more academically oriented in that sense where they would be very good with their exams etc,

NUSH seems like a good fit for your child! All the best! 💪🏼

Anotherday\" post_id=\"2056937\" time=\"1643243331\" user_id=\"194606:

Thank you Skyea82! Does the school have a “studious” culture or a “studious but fun” culture? Are the teachers strict or casual with the kids? I cannot get a good feel of what the school culture is like. How did you or your child feel confident about choosing this school in p6?

You’re most welcome! I would say “studious but fun”. It’s really just like any other secondary school. Haha! My boy has not met any strict teachers so far - they’re all generally very nice and treat the students like young adults, which also means no more handholding, like some teachers still do, in primary school. Teachers are mostly young and talented, with impressive background. Do keep a lookout for the school’s open house. You will be able to get a sense of how the school culture and learning environment are like.

DS had wanted to get into NUSH since he was in P3/P4. He’s always shown interest in STEM activities from young, so we gave it a shot. Worse come to worse, we could still try out other schools using his PSLE results if this had not been successful. At least we tried. Honestly, we were just really glad that he was shortlisted for an interview and given an offer.

Lavanya123\" post_id=\"2056814\" time=\"1643090153\" user_id=\"143620:

parents, can you help me understand what the DSA application form will look like?

I am trying to understand this point in moe website:\"You may provide information on non-school based activities and achievements, which are related to your child's chosen talent areas. This section is non-compulsory, with a limit of 10 entries and no supporting documents are needed.\"

Will the entries allow us to be descriptive, or each entry will allow us to mention one achievement?

Hi Lavanya123, you can refer to this https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/secondary/2021/dsa-application-template-nonmainstream.docx for a sample of the application form.

There is a limit in the word count for each entry. So you basically have to list down and summarise.

Pertaining to your previous question (and another user) on the portfolio, this is not the portfolio submission. If you are shortlisted by NUSH, you will receive an email from them to submit a proper portfolio. You can include photos, or write-ups, giving more details on what you have indicated in the 10 entries for the DSA application.

As for the school choices, it is not necessary to list down 3 choices. If you only have 2 schools in mind, that’s fine.

Anotherday\" post_id=\"2056798\" time=\"1643080075\" user_id=\"194606:

It has been a few weeks since school started, how has the experience been for the new Year 1s? Did they have any culture shock? What do they most like and dislike about school? Could any Year 1 Parent share their child’s experience, my child has shortlisted this school as well. Thank you.

Hi Anotherday, it’s been great for my DS so far. He’s excited to be learning much more than before. The pace is rather fast and they’ve already had a couple of formative assessments. I would say, a lot of independent learning and self-revision are required on the part of the students. Be prepared for longer hours at school as well.

Ellysia:

Do you mean at phase 2B, balloting was carried out and only 20 accepted at P1 reg?


Or this balloting was carried out before parent accepted at volunteers?

Balloting carried out to select 20 volunteers.

Ellysia:

HI


which school is better?Anderson or Teck Ghee?

And I saw some post on PV being rejected at Anderson? How do they select? By interview?

Hi Ellysia, Anderson did a balloting for PVs. Only 20 were balloted in.

totoro:

andrianie:

I am also another kiasu mummy whose DS is joining the 2016 intake. We have been rejected by Anderson to be their PV, so now need to go for plan B, either Mayflower or Teck Ghee. Jiayou parents!

Me too! 20PV vacancies 67 parents registered!

Same here. And I'm staying within 1km from Anderson; so near yet so \"far\"!

Dear parents, is Anderson really that over-rated? And for those complaints and concerns which have been shared in here, did you guys feedback to the teachers/school?


My boy will be in P1 in 2016 and we have initially decided to enrol him in Anderson when the time comes for registration. However, I'm having second thoughts now as I've read quite a number of negative reviews of the school in this thread and am getting increasingly worried. We recently shifted to AMK as we had set our sights on Anderson Primary. So it's kind of disappointing and worrying to read unfavourable reviews of Anderson.

Dear all, need some advice here. Between Anderson Primary and Mayflower Primary, which is better, in terms of academic, learning environment and communications with parents?


My boy will be in P1 in 2016 and we have initially decided to enrol him in Anderson when the time comes for registration. However, I'm having second thoughts now as I've read quite a number of negative reviews of the school (by parents) and am getting increasingly worried. Mayflower is our next option. Both schools are within 1km from our place. We recently shifted to AMK as we had set our sights on Anderson Primary. So it's kind of disappointing and worrying to read unfavourable reviews of Anderson.

Hope to hear some feedback from parents with kids in both schools. Thanks!