r u referring to Primary School?

Yah... I was told by my 'kiasu' colleages that I should enroll my son into to good schools to give him a headstart...but how to tell the schools are good ?

it depends on the definition of good, i supposed.

Nanyang Primary is a good school. Even MM Lee sends his children there.

BUT, it's far from where you stay and it'll be a torture for 6 years to send him to school every weekday! Not to mention, the car queue to get into the school every morning!

got difference meh? all same syllabus mah.. can try these schools

The Gifted Education Programme (GEP) is a academic programme designed for the top 1% of pupils, identified in two rounds of tests at the end of Primary 3.

Schools offering GEP

As of 2007, nine primary schools offer GEP

Primary schools

• Rosyth School
• Tao Nan School
• Saint Hilda's Primary School
• Raffles Girls' Primary School
• Nanyang Primary School
• Nan Hua Primary School
• Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
• Henry Park Primary School
• Catholic High School (Primary)
  • Lifted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gifted_Education_Programme_%28Singapore%29

Actually you can pay a visit to some of the schools in your area to understand what are they offering (I mean other than the std syllabus). Some schs offer others stuff to nurture ur kids these days like some are specialising in art.. some in music and some in sports... also by talking to the principal and teachers... u can see whether this sch can 'grow' ur child.... alot of parents have the conception that by sending their kid to the top 9 schs in spore will def gain them a place in one of the top sec sch... but there are also good neighbourhood schs ard.... most impt thing is .. choose one that is more suitable for ur child.... I heard from some friends whose kids are in one of the 9 top schs that it can be rather stressful for the kid if they are not able to catch up with the rest on the things taught in the schs (seems like gifted sch teach alot more indepth stuff).

I personally feel that neighborhood school is good enuff. Most imptly is parents who are there to guide them thru as well as the kids' absorption. The kid will end up hate studying, refused to go school due to stress etc.. It's will be worse if he gets the last in class.. Not forgetting the stress on parents too. If parents out there is well prepared, can always go for it. If you are a busy working mum and/or 'not prepared' to teach.. Lastly, rem to give your kids a fun childhood.. Its all about balance... Life... Childhood... Attitude... Manners... Etc.. Spend more time on their character etc... Think again... Good luck! :)

My elder boy is in a neighborhood school. Personally feel that it's already quite stressful even though it's a neighbourhood school.
But, my younger boy is currently in K1 at Catholic Kindergarden and doing very well in the school. Teacher telling me to put him in a good school so that can train and nurture him better.
So, how do we judge which is good school? I'm equally confused. Cos I think all schools are good and it's just how a child is being taught.

Always believe in this :
If a child is not taught, it's the parent's fault.
If a staff is not taught, it's the Manager's fault.

Agree?

Totally agree with Joy!
Do not stress the child too much and might end up having the negative result of having the child refuse to go to school.

Enjoy parenthood and teach the child thru play or games.

Most impt is find a good sch within the shortest distance....so to me distance is most impt....will try the best Sch within and if cannot get in then the next best ...

Cos I can't imagine a child having to wake up at un godly hours just to get to sch feeling tired.

Giving child ample sleep is very impt. It helps in development of brain and gives them the energy to learn better....so if u can let a child gets into bed at 9-9:30 pm every night will be best....

9-10 hours of sleep a day minimum....if afternoon were to nap, will be 11-12 hours...

I don’t buy into the “elite” vs “neighbourhood” school philosophy at all.

It is almost as if parents think success will be guaranteed when their child enters an “elite” school. As if said school takes the children and exposes them to “vita-rays” so that they become high-achieving, exceptionally well-rounded children. As if going to an “elite” school is the be-all-and-end-all of their child’s development and future. And it is just not so true.

You can do all sorts of volunteer work, or buy your child a place by donating huge sums of money. But this doesn’t actually solve any of your problems. Your child will still be exposed to bad influence (anyone who thinks there aren’t bad influences in “elite” schools are sorely deluded). Your child will still need guidance and love and time and attention (perhaps even more so, if they’re constantly going to be made to feel like they aren’t good enough). You can buy a spot in a top school, but you can’t buy upbringing, you can’t buy character and you can’t buy empathy. And you certainly can’t outsource your parenting.
Dear parents, you don’t have to stress so hard about getting your kid into an “elite” school. It’s not life or death. You don’t have to do 40 hours of volunteer work a week. You don’t have to donate tens of thousands of dollars. You don’t have to bloody move house and spend your life savings on a house in a 2km radius. You just have to spend time with your kid, impart principles and values, and show them how to be a decent human being (or at least try to be one).

Your kid is not going to become a superhero just by going to an elite school. Not even close. At the end of the day, that’s still something between you and your kid.

Agree with HCT!
My elder son is in a neighborhood primary school and will enroll my get into the same school despite my younger boy is smarter and shows more interest and focus. However, end of the day, our beliefs is not to over-stress the kids. Let them enjoy their childhood and schooling. They will develop and most important is our family teaching and it's all about spending quality time and right teachings to the kids.

Enjoy your parenthood and do not over stress yourselves and your kids.