Opinions of the Primary School Registration System

[3Boys]

pirate:

3Boys:

But some cap on alumni phase is clearly in order.

Simple suggestion:

After P1, remaining places divided P2A 33.3%, P2B 33.3%, P2C 33.3%.

Unutilised P2A places (if any) divided equally between P2B and P2C like it is now.

A child of an alumni who is also a PV/clan or church member/community leader can have 3 bites of the cherry.


But I still say it's tuition that makes the difference.

I think it's a good start.

[SAHM_TAN]

pirate:

3Boys:

But some cap on alumni phase is clearly in order.

Simple suggestion:

After P1, remaining places divided P2A 33.3%, P2B 33.3%, P2C 33.3%.

Unutilised P2A places (if any) divided equally between P2B and P2C like it is now.

A child of an alumni who is also a PV/clan or church member/community leader can have 3 bites of the cherry.


But I still say it's tuition that makes the difference.

Then properties around popular schools will be hotter becos I don't think many stayed near their alma mater heehee. To have a better chance in case there's balloting, some might decide to shift closer to school. Another group of parents competing for the housing near the popular schools :evil:

[SAHM_TAN]

firefly38:

limlim:

[quote=\"3Boys\"]

We all just need to understand that this is an unnatural and unsustainable state of affairs and needs to be fixed at the root of the problem (uncontrolled alumni priority admissions). Unfortunately too many parents have become used to it.

I believe the number of parents against it >> the number of parents who are used to it.

btw, we see a lot of letters to the ST or other forum like CNA etc who are against alumni priority.. seems like very few letters that are for it..?

If they are FOR it.. And they GET it.. Still need to write letters meh... :roll:[/quote]
:rotflmao:

But hor if they are for it, better write in to show some or else gvt might think all against it LOL

[iRabbit]

firefly38:

limlim:

[quote=\"3Boys\"]

We all just need to understand that this is an unnatural and unsustainable state of affairs and needs to be fixed at the root of the problem (uncontrolled alumni priority admissions). Unfortunately too many parents have become used to it.

I believe the number of parents against it >> the number of parents who are used to it.

btw, we see a lot of letters to the ST or other forum like CNA etc who are against alumni priority.. seems like very few letters that are for it..?

If they are FOR it.. And they GET it.. Still need to write letters meh... :roll:[/quote]I feel that the stakeholders (those who prefer the status quo) extend beyond alumni. Once tweaks are done with this phase, the next \"giant\" to be slayed will be affiliation to sec sch (from pri sch). To me, there're similarities in justification between affliation and alumni priority.

[3Boys]

pirate:

3Boys:

But some cap on alumni phase is clearly in order.

Simple suggestion:

After P1, remaining places divided P2A 33.3%, P2B 33.3%, P2C 33.3%.

Unutilised P2A places (if any) divided equally between P2B and P2C like it is now.

A child of an alumni who is also a PV/clan or church member/community leader can have 3 bites of the cherry.


But I still say it's tuition that makes the difference.

I think it's a good start.

[Phase 2C]

3Boys:

pirate:

[quote=\"3Boys\"]But some cap on alumni phase is clearly in order.

Simple suggestion:

After P1, remaining places divided P2A 33.3%, P2B 33.3%, P2C 33.3%.

Unutilised P2A places (if any) divided equally between P2B and P2C like it is now.

A child of an alumni who is also a PV/clan or church member/community leader can have 3 bites of the cherry.

I think it's a good start.[/quote]Hello Nebbermind, can u convey the message to Ah Heng during your next prata supper session with him?

[ChiefKiasu]

limlim:

3Boys:

We all just need to understand that this is an unnatural and unsustainable state of affairs and needs to be fixed at the root of the problem (uncontrolled alumni priority admissions). Unfortunately too many parents have become used to it.

I believe the number of parents against it >> the number of parents who are used to it.

btw, we see a lot of letters to the ST or other forum like CNA etc who are against alumni priority.. seems like very few letters that are for it..?

The policies are already for those with alumni ties. Switch the situation around and you will see a lot more letters from those alumni demanding for priority.

[ChiefKiasu]

limlim:

Personal Reasons like \"I want my kids to wear the same school uniform as me\" just have ZERO value in debates that are related to shaping national policies that affect the masses.


Someone like their kids to enter the same university as them. So their kids should be entitled to priority? Don't forget, these graduates played a part in putting the universities on the world map too.

We should not forget that the masses are made of individuals, many of whom do value the \"I want my kids to wear the same school uniform as me\". And institutions value that too.

We should separate the issue of the value of alumni to schools from the issue of blanket priority for alumni. I contend that there is value for schools to continue receiving children of alumni. But I do not agree with the blanket priority given to alumni.

[limlim]

pirate:

limlim:

Someone like their kids to enter the same university as them. So their kids should be entitled to priority? Don't forget, these graduates played a part in putting the universities on the world map too.

But universities have exam results and admissions tests for selection. Have P1 admission exams? :yikes:

So, exam results > heredity priority?

By the same token, why can't practical consideration (distance etc) > heredity priority?

[limlim]

firefly38:

limlim:

[quote=\"3Boys\"]

We all just need to understand that this is an unnatural and unsustainable state of affairs and needs to be fixed at the root of the problem (uncontrolled alumni priority admissions). Unfortunately too many parents have become used to it.

I believe the number of parents against it >> the number of parents who are used to it.

btw, we see a lot of letters to the ST or other forum like CNA etc who are against alumni priority.. seems like very few letters that are for it..?

If they are FOR it.. And they GET it.. Still need to write letters meh... :roll:[/quote]They can start their letter like

\"I refer to XX's letter on removing alumni priority......, I feel that............................................\"