2014 P1 Registration Exercise for 2015 In-Take

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think 2007 (pig year) go tmore than 2008 (rat year)

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erm.. anyone..? :idea:

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Dear all I'm in quite a pickle and I'm just wondering if any of you experts could comment

I have a dd 2008 and a dragon year son. I'm deciding between registering my dd for SCGS vs hong wen. We had more or less decided on hong wen due to proximity and priority in future for my son but I just found out that this year would see balloting for PV <1km. I rather not see my kids future to chance so I'm relooking at SCGS. In which case ill need to PV at Saint Andrews junior when my DS turn but surely competitive coz dragon year. Or should I just chance it?

An alternative would be to put my girl in SCGS for p1-2 and switch her to HWS at p3 but my girl isn't really the adaptable sort. Any advise appreciated.

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hey frend, realise we quite similar situation. think prioritise distance would be good? its quite straining on the kids to travel so far? school bus also don't solve problem of having CCA some days then the school bus cannot fetch; u need to ararnge for alternate transport. ru looking to move nearer RV? i guess unles su thinking of moving, best don't subject your poor children to travelling so much for 6 years? unless u really can chauffeur to n fro?


the schools near your place ok or not? chances of getting in?

bagabunny:

Erm I'm sorry all of you have got my intentions abit off.
I like my alma mater and So does my hubby. We enjoy the time we had in sch. The friends made, ccas, teachers and school spirit. It's hard for me to explain unless one experiences it himself. Esp during sports day, the cheering of different houses, and how we(mgs, acs and acjc) are one big family in spirit.
We want our children to enjoy and experience what we did too.
It's not about being elite jus because the schools happen to be popular and situated in prime districts.
I had no trouble mingling with the richer gals and neither did they look down on me jus bcos I live in hdb.
At e end of e day, it's the correct values we parents impart and inculcate. Education is for all and every parent has the right to want their children to be in the 'better' school if possible.

I'm so sorry if my post started this whole elitist issue. Let's end here ok?
Many thanks and apologies as well. No offense intended.
Cheers

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BaconEgg:

Am thinking to give up balloting under Phase 2C NanHua for Phase 2C Peitong or Alexandra Primary. Good idea? Outside 2km of AP, reckon I stand a chance based on this year's statistics (after Phase 2C concludes)

Pei Tong historically had vacancies in P2CS, right? Since you don't mind your child studying in Pei Tong, why don't you try Nan Hua during P2C (I assume you stay within 1 km of Nan Hua) and, if unsuccessful (touch wood), proceed to Pei Tong in P2CS? :scratchhead:

[Bluebottle]

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erm.. anyone..? :idea:

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Dear all I'm in quite a pickle and I'm just wondering if any of you experts could comment

I have a dd 2008 and a dragon year son. I'm deciding between registering my dd for SCGS vs hong wen. We had more or less decided on hong wen due to proximity and priority in future for my son but I just found out that this year would see balloting for PV <1km. I rather not see my kids future to chance so I'm relooking at SCGS. In which case ill need to PV at Saint Andrews junior when my DS turn but surely competitive coz dragon year. Or should I just chance it?

An alternative would be to put my girl in SCGS for p1-2 and switch her to HWS at p3 but my girl isn't really the adaptable sort. Any advise appreciated.

Hmmm.... if you'd like yr son to go to Hong Wen, and he's in such a competitive year, then why not just register your daughter in Hong Wen?

Makes a lot of sense (logistically etc) to have both kids in the same school. Also not ideal to have to transfer a kid in pri school. Lots of adjustment with teachers and friends etc after she's barely gotten used to the school.

are you phase 2A for SCGS? Don't really understand your second half of query... so u mean if u go for SCGS for yr girl, you'll go for SAJS for your boy?

[BaconEgg]

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BaconEgg:

Am thinking to give up balloting under Phase 2C NanHua for Phase 2C Peitong or Alexandra Primary. Good idea? Outside 2km of AP, reckon I stand a chance based on this year's statistics (after Phase 2C concludes)

Pei Tong historically had vacancies in P2CS, right? Since you don't mind your child studying in Pei Tong, why don't you try Nan Hua during P2C (I assume you stay within 1 km of Nan Hua) and, if unsuccessful (touch wood), proceed to Pei Tong in P2CS? :scratchhead:

PT has to ballot at Phase 2CS. Thats why I dont want to risk.

[bagabunny]

[quote="dimension"]hey frend, realise we quite similar situation. think prioritise distance would be good? its quite straining on the kids to travel so far? school bus also don’t solve problem of having CCA some days then the school bus cannot fetch; u need to ararnge for alternate transport. ru looking to move nearer RV? i guess unles su thinking of moving, best don’t subject your poor children to travelling so much for 6 years? unless u really can chauffeur to n fro?


the schools near your place ok or not? chances of getting in?

ya that’s the issue about distance and sch bus VS priority (confirm get in)
no lah, not gonna move house.
Hubby has a diff view. He said no harm taking sch bus, kid has to learn how to manage his sleep, homework etc. But I feel too early lah…heart pain.

Schs near my house, she be ok lah phase 2c…unless smth siao siao happens

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BaconEgg:

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[quote=\"BaconEgg\"]Am thinking to give up balloting under Phase 2C NanHua for Phase 2C Peitong or Alexandra Primary. Good idea? Outside 2km of AP, reckon I stand a chance based on this year's statistics (after Phase 2C concludes)

Pei Tong historically had vacancies in P2CS, right? Since you don't mind your child studying in Pei Tong, why don't you try Nan Hua during P2C (I assume you stay within 1 km of Nan Hua) and, if unsuccessful (touch wood), proceed to Pei Tong in P2CS? :scratchhead:

PT has to ballot at Phase 2CS. Thats why I dont want to risk.[/quote]I think we stay nearby leh..hahaha..
I heard PT has already have a steady number of PV..
Maybe if i should go do pv there too

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Bluebottle:

Hmmm.... if you'd like yr son to go to Hong Wen, and he's in such a competitive year, then why not just register your daughter in Hong Wen?

Makes a lot of sense (logistically etc) to have both kids in the same school. Also not ideal to have to transfer a kid in pri school. Lots of adjustment with teachers and friends etc after she's barely gotten used to the school.

are you phase 2A for SCGS? Don't really understand your second half of query... so u mean if u go for SCGS for yr girl, you'll go for SAJS for your boy?

yes i want to register my DD in HWS but not cfm go in even if i PV and within 1km. do u think i should chance it for sake of my dragon boy? means if ballot dun get will go some unknown school dunno where

SCGS> yes phase 2A. if she go scgs i'm tinking either pull her out in p3 transfer to HWS (for boy) or i can PV again at HWS (near) or SAJS (further) for him

i guess my priority is distance + chance of getting in

[jedamum]

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Bluebottle:

Hmmm.... if you'd like yr son to go to Hong Wen, and he's in such a competitive year, then why not just register your daughter in Hong Wen?

Makes a lot of sense (logistically etc) to have both kids in the same school. Also not ideal to have to transfer a kid in pri school. Lots of adjustment with teachers and friends etc after she's barely gotten used to the school.

are you phase 2A for SCGS? Don't really understand your second half of query... so u mean if u go for SCGS for yr girl, you'll go for SAJS for your boy?

yes i want to register my DD in HWS but not cfm go in even if i PV and within 1km. do u think i should chance it for sake of my dragon boy? means if ballot dun get will go some unknown school dunno where

SCGS> yes phase 2A. if she go scgs i'm tinking either pull her out in p3 transfer to HWS (for boy) or i can PV again at HWS (near) or SAJS (further) for him

i guess my priority is distance + chance of getting in

your girl if go SCGS...she will have affiliation benefits to go to SCGS......if your pull her out for ds, you will lose that affiliation for your girl...