Better to move nearer SJIJ if that’s what you really want.

jedamum:

Wiser,

I am not sure about the chances of getting into your school of choice via pulling strings, but if you have strings to pull and does not mind pulling them, no harm done to go and try out. Just don't break any law. Even if it could not get you your seat immediately ,, who knows if it may expedite your wait list position as there is no proven fix first come first serve queuing system for wait list.

The best chance of trying to get into school of choice is to prepare your kid well academically, cca niche which the choice school specialise in while you put yourself on wait list. What I gather is that there are two window of opportunities , one at end p2 when there is an increase in class size in p3 and one at end p3 when there are out going gep students for non gep schools. On and off when you update the school of your kids progress, they may keep in view your application as and when there are outgoing transfer student.

Good luck.

oh..... that's why people say may need to wait three years... (the window at end p3 when there are out going gep students for non gep schools)....

Nebbermind:

*sigh*

Here we go again :slapshead:

Yes....

Wishing everyone Happy National Day!!!

:rahrah:

I opened this thread with a laugh. 10 years in an all boys school. Pri 1 to Sec 4. Everyone mostly Chinese as my school is a SAP school. Racial Discrimination hah. XD

My son is currently in P1, Marsiling Primary. I want to transfer him to another school next year, due to certain issues. I hear Qi Hua is a decent school. Any opinions? How about other schools? :?

Sun_2010:

Really curious to know

Why, oh, why do you want to come to Singapore?

Sun_2010, he mentioned in the first post, coming back to aging parents.

Methodist Girls School.

Tokidoki:

JGMum:

We are one of those parents who moved house to be nearer our alma mater so our children do not need to travel so far everyday. We used to live in West Coast, and contemplated using the school bus service to send my boy to his school in Bishan. Then we decided that more sleep would be beneficial for the children. Hence we made the painful decision to sell our existing place, and purchase another property nearer to Bishan.


It has been crazy moving house twice. We were caught by the cooling measures last year, and had to move to an interim rented place while we complete the sale of the old property, and be eligible for 80% loan for the next property. All in all, we had to rent for 6 months due to hunting for a new home and renovations. It was really no joke moving 2 times within 6 months, and with 3 young children in tow.

But now looking back, it was worth it as my eldest boy tires out easily, and the long journey from West Coast to Bishan would have been too taxing for him.

My humble view is, if you really like the school, then consider moving house to be nearer the school, especially if it is a \"guaranteed\" place in Phase 2A. You won't regret it in the long term. I have at least 2 neighbours who have boys in the same school, who moved house to be nearer the school (both lived in the East before that) when the boys are in P3 due to CCA and supplementary classes in school.

we should have switch hses! haha. for the time being, it's not practical for me to shift hse as my parents also staying in the north. i need their help to look aft my boy aft sch while i'm at work. now at P1, no CCA, so my boy will usually nap for 2 hrs.

😂

Hi,


Anyone have any idea e list of school that have in- house before n after school care?

Omg. I’m so worried abt next year for my daughter. Haiz. So many competing

ChiefKiasu:

Things to bring for mommies on the 1st day of school:


1. Camera/camcorder to capture every living moment of the day that will never be repeated again... so that you can embarass your child during his/her wedding with shots of him/her crying for mommy.

2. Sunglasses in case your child's form teacher recognises you later as the kiasu aunty who tried to get the best seat in the front of the class for your kid. Can also substitute with brown paper bags.

3. Hankies in case your emotions get the better of you when you see your child buy his/her own food by him/herself for the 1st time in your life. Useful also as a makeshift cap for your kid in case it rains during assembly, by tying the 4 corners into knots.

4. Paper fan and make-shift stools for jargaring outside the classroom. It can be pretty hot and tiring standing for so long.

5. Fake blow-up-doll look-alike of yourself to be positioned strategically within the line-of-sight of your child who would burst into tears the moment he/she realizes mummy has gone home, unless you are trying to get that embarrassing picture in point number 1.

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

What a way to put the usually more emotional event of the year~~

verykiasu2010:

for certain enhancement / development, these government-aided schools have to raise their own money before MOE will chip in

Yes, this is correct. Even for PRIME, the school has to fork out a certain percentage of the building costs. MOE will only 'match' the remaining amount. That's why there are many fund-raising projects for such schools.

Also, the funds MOE give (even to govt schools) are usually enough for the 'bare minimum'. If the school wants something fancy or something extra to give their students an extra edge or extra exposure, they'll need to raise funds on their own too.

Hello,


You can apply for an exemption. School has a form and you need to fill up. MOE will grant in most cases but will want you to take up another lang such as French German etc and you need to show the registration. as far as I know kid won’t be tested and no one checks on it. You can ask the school to let her stay in class so she can still take part and be exposed to the language (but depends on the school and teacher I suppose) my son’s class teacher mentioned that fr P3 onwards they will be kept out of class.

Goon:

jtoh:

[quote=\"Goon\"]The Best Is Yet To Be

ACS alumni? 😉

Yep

I think character and leadership development are as important as academic, if not more[/quote]Couldn't agree more.

mrstng:

So glad there is no more such affliation rubbish for pre-school.


That is a sensible move. Already so stressful about P1 registration, can't imagine if it starts years earlier.

Totally Agree with you.
Better not let it start at preschool level.
As it is, I know of many people joining/attending churches for the wrong reasons !!

I know of a few ex-colleagues (and heard of similar stories) joining churches when their children are around 3 years old (some earlier cos more kiasu) just so that their kids can get into ACS or MGS... when the kids get in, they continue to attend church for another few months to a year (just to \"play safe\" so it doesn't look too obvious) ... and then fade away from the church scene! It's quite bizarre, i feel :slapshead:

I was in the school to witness the balloting last year. Two pairs of twins & each pair has two balloting slips since they are sporean. If one slip is drawn, the pair of twins are in. Most parents would rather have one slip for their twins so that they can be in the same school.

LKVM:

RRMummy:

:offtopic: your DD take coffee? Both DDs are not allowed coffee and tea. They both also avoid as they have the impression that the caffeine will make them bounce around the room like the Chipmunks 😉

Mine also not allowed to drink either tea or coffee :imcool:

My kids have been drinking coffee for a long time...1/4 cup to kick-start the day. They love cappucino.

below is my posting on NYPS result


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4406&start=860

Eagle-Ladybird:

That sounds dangerous . . . maybe you should feed back to the school. I'm sure the school will take it seriously cos if any accidents were to happen, the school will be not spared.

What can I do ? It's not exactly in the school compound...just that the backgate is there and parents will alight their kids.

sashimi:

Thanks, you two! Appreciate your responses, I'll look into them for my uncle. My heart also goes out to the little girl, she's like most girls her age, playful and sweet, quite pretty, a little rebellious. I fear that without the right environment and support, and faced with the inevitable ostracization and rude stares she's going to get in the future in this lousy society, she's going to change for the worse. I would really hate to see this happen. I don't know her father, but her caretaker is a nice kind man, with 2 grown kids and also grandfather to one.


Think I'll ring MOE (does that even help??!?) and ask about this situation as well.

Appreciate any advice anyone else can give - esp. if you've seen such a situation develop before. Thanks!

So what happened in the end?
Perhaps the thread starter can update so that others in similar situations can find help and solace?