KV vs HKPS(Kln Tong)

Christy-mummy

請問有無人可以比些意見邊間上小學優勝些呢?

cass0930

I got 2 PM offers - one from KV and one from HKPS (KLN Tong) for Eng/Putonghua class.

nnl

I can only give you comments for Kentville, it really helps the children to get really for future learning, and buile up a good attitude and love to go to school.  Even when they are learning so much at a time, they still enjoyed it.

cass0930

Hi nnl,

is your kid studying in KV now? Are there lots of homework from K2?

wh0709

Can u share how do u feel about hkps if your kid is from their playgroup?

原帖由 cass0930 於 11-7-9 14:10 發表
I got 2 PM offers - one from KV and one from HKPS (KLN Tong) for Eng/Putonghua class.

Christy-mummy

Thanks, nnl
You're right, good attitude and behaviour are important too.  My edler child is in primary now, and it seems that the kids graduated from KV are always peform pretty well too.

Piaget

If you're going to let your kid study in a traditional primary school, I'm sure KV should be your choice. It not only lays a solid academic foundation for your kid, but also fosters good learning habits for your kid.

cass0930

hi Christy-mummy,

Have u got offers from these 2 KG?  If yes, can u provide more details here?

Most likely I will go for KV, and reject HKPS's offer this morning.  As my son was born in 2007, I hope it will be a right choice to let him repeat K1 in KV.

小曳人

如果係上傳統小學，一定係KV啦！

但係如果我小朋友讀緊hkps好好地，我唔會轉~

ParrotCarrot

depends on what type of primary schools you are looking for:

傳統小學 ->KV

直資/雙語 -> HKPS

cass0930

Update:

I got:

1) K1 pm offer from KV, and
2) K2 pm (Eng/PTH) offer from KLN Tong HKPS.

My son has completed K1.  There is a risk to repeat K1 and KV's tremendous amount of homework starting from K2 really scares me.

But because of the good reputation of KV, it is a difficult decision to give up KV offer.

Please help.

bbeasy25

Your son is small son?? If HKPS offer him Eng/Pth class, then his pefermance seems good and NO need to repeat K1.

nnl

cass0930,
KV's K2 homework start increasing but normally kids can manage to do it by themselves, happily.
But your case is really a difficult situation to choose...May I ask which Kinder did your child finish K1 in?

cass0930

He completed K1 in a small / not famous KG.

nnl

In that case, (only my own opinion), it is still worth repeating K1 in KV wor.  Since may give him a year to adopt in the new school, in K1 1st term, they mainly teach child to behave and let them get ready to absorb.  Also, I think learning Chinese in an earlier age will be much more easier.  And I don't think your son will feel 'bored' then.

Christy-mummy

cass0930,
If your kid is small BB then it is not worse to repeat K1 in KV.  
But if he already in K1 now, I would suggest to stay in HKPS for K2.
Although KV is an excellent trainer, but no need to let him to retain K1.

cass0930

If I go for KV, I must bear in mind the followings:

1) since more babies were born in 2008 than in 2007, application / admission for K1 in 2014 is more challenging.

2) speaking English / PTH is weak in KV if comparing to HKPS.

3) school bus has no seat belt but my son must sleep after school at 5 pm.

4) school bus arrives my home at 5:40 pm which is at least 1 hour later than HKPS.

5) if my son cannot get used to KV, he has to complete 1 school year then apply K2 in another school which is the worst case I don't want to face.

cass0930

I sent a letter to KV requesting am session but I know there is almost no chance.

I might send a letter to HKPS but the result may be the same.

It will be easier for me to decide which one I choose if either one offers am session.

Any comments?

nnl

cass0930,
You are right about the competition in P1 is greater every year.  Having read the concerns you have, may be it is not wise repeating K1.  Just to let you know, now is already July, the chance of switching to am is very slim in KV.
Don't worry, HKPS is also a very good school indeed!

cass0930

Thank you all for your comments and advice.  

Although I am confused and puzzled at the moment, but I should be happy to have both offers which I dared not to expect when I submitted my applications last year.  I really feel lucky.