[Bukit Merah] Primary Schools

[almondjelly]

I have sent an email to APS asking about any upcoming P1 talks before the registration exercise starts, but no reply yet. I wonder how do the canteen vendors operate business too, with just that few P1 classes. Btw, from the website, it seems to suggest instead of CCA, they will be having PAL instead …

[qms]

almondjelly:

I have sent an email to APS asking about any upcoming P1 talks before the registration exercise starts, but no reply yet. I wonder how do the canteen vendors operate business too, with just that few P1 classes. Btw, from the website, it seems to suggest instead of CCA, they will be having PAL instead ...

Yes, all P1s and P2s go through PAL before they decide on the CCAs that they will take from P3 onwards. This is common in other schools, too.

[qms]

japheng:

Yes, I am in quite a dilemma due to the Principal's portfolio for APS. Also, APS is < 1km from my house whereas CPS is <2km fm my hse and just below my mum's block. The only issue I have is whether APS will have a after school student care in it's premise. I am a working mum and student care will definitely be essential for my kid. At the moment, there is no news as to whether there will be a student care in the premise or not. :scratchhead:

Are you registering this year?

What about BASC around APS?

[japheng]

qms:

japheng:

Yes, I am in quite a dilemma due to the Principal's portfolio for APS. Also, APS is < 1km from my house whereas CPS is <2km fm my hse and just below my mum's block. The only issue I have is whether APS will have a after school student care in it's premise. I am a working mum and student care will definitely be essential for my kid. At the moment, there is no news as to whether there will be a student care in the premise or not. :scratchhead:

Are you registering this year?

What about BASC around APS?

Yes, I am registering for my DS this year under P2C. Not too sure which are the BASC available around APS or Tiong Bahru area though.

[qms]

japheng:

Yes, I am registering for my DS this year under P2C. Not too sure which are the BASC available around APS or Tiong Bahru area though.

Have you read through this thread:

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=25733

If you really can't find a suitable BASC for your son, it may be better to register him with CPS since it is near your mother's house, rather than asking your mother to make a trip to APS. When your son reaches upper primary levels, it will be more convenient for your mother, too.

[japheng]

qms:

japheng:

Yes, I am registering for my DS this year under P2C. Not too sure which are the BASC available around APS or Tiong Bahru area though.

Have you read through this thread:

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=25733

If you really can't find a suitable BASC for your son, it may be better to register him with CPS since it is near your mother's house, rather than asking your mother to make a trip to APS. When your son reaches upper primary levels, it will be more convenient for your mother, too.

Thanks a lot for the link. I will take a look and give the centres a call to find out more.

Yes, true if it is more convenient for my mum to help us pick him up but she will not be able to help us look after full time. The best is only to help pick him up from BASC if we cannot rush back on time. My hubby prefers APS though and we still has a younger one who is 3 this yr. So the selection for the kor kor is critical as well.

[qms]

japheng:

Thanks a lot for the link. I will take a look and give the centres a call to find out more.


Yes, true if it is more convenient for my mum to help us pick him up but she will not be able to help us look after full time. The best is only to help pick him up from BASC if we cannot rush back on time. My hubby prefers APS though and we still has a younger one who is 3 this yr. So the selection for the kor kor is critical as well.

http://media.photobucket.com/user/OldieLoxx/media/Smileys/31cb1bec.gif.html in your search for a BASC. Ideally, you should choose a school as near to your house as possible.

[springdance]

qms:

springdance:

Hi QMS and xlan


Okie..got the distances..

RMPS - Phase 2B (1 - 2km)
APS - Phase 2C (< 1km)

Considering the school itself as well as the chances, which one is a better choice to try if U were me? Any 'strategies' to go about?

Last year, there was balloting for those in the 1-2 km category during P2B. Since you have already qualified for P2B in RMPS (I assume you are), you might as well try this school in P2B. If you do not apply, your time spent volunteering in the school would have gone down the drain. If you try, you still have a chance. Anyway, you have nothing to lose by applying in P2B, right?

Should you manage to get into RMPS in P2B, you may then monitor the situation in APS. If you are able to get a confirmed place in APS in P2C, I suggest you withdraw your application from RMPS and apply with APS. Personally, I feel that distance is very important. On the other hand, if you need to go through balloting in APS, I would suggest you to stay put in RMPS. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

My two cents.

hi qms

That's my thoughts too..

Just wondering, u mentioned abt withdrawing from RMPS if chances are good at APS.. any other reasons besides distance factor?

And how to go abt withdrawing appln?

Maybe u can PM me to share more?

[qms]

springdance:

That's my thoughts too..

:hi5:

springdance:

Just wondering, u mentioned abt withdrawing from RMPS if chances are good at APS.. any other reasons besides distance factor?

No. Distance is very important to me.

springdance:

And how to go abt withdrawing appln?

If you are doing the withdrawal and registration on the afternoon of the third day of P2C, you should station one parent at each school. The parent at RMPS doing the withdrawal does not need the original documents. The parent at APS holds the original documents. Once the parent at APS confirms intention to register with APS, the parent at RMPS must immediately withdraws the application from the school. When this is done, call the parent at APS and he/she will have to immediately register with the school. Please give yourself some time for the withdrawal and registration process. Expect many parents to do likewise and hence there may be a queue.

[springdance]

qms: THANKS MUCH for your advice! :hugs: