2013 P1 Registration Exercise for 2014 In-Take

[lepetitpenguin]

Just thinking aloud here. Looking at the P2B Schools Conducting Balloting, I’ve noticed the following comments for the following schools,


"The school has places for only SC children residing within 1km of the school. No balloting will be conducted."

The schools being, ACSJ (47/73), ACSP (24/31), Hong Wen (51/72), Kong Hwa (41/46), MGSP (40/57), SCGSP (22/23). ie. Name of school (2B vacancies/No. of children registered 2B).

Apart from Kong Hwa and SCGSP, the number of children registered for the schools mentioned far outnumbers the number of 2B vacancies. I find it interesting that the exact number accepted equals the exact number of SC within 1km. I’m guessing that this is only possible if the applicant (SC/PR) has the exact status of the registration numbers (including breakdown of SC, PR, Distance information) close to the closing of 2B on 23 Jul late afternoon and hence registers accordingly.

Somehow, the numbers seem too "exact" imho. Perhaps I’m missing something here.

Just curious. Tks.

[staceychia]

Does anyone know what time is balloting at Fairfield Methodist ? thanks

[Cass Clare]

staceychia:

Does anyone know what time is balloting at Fairfield Methodist ? thanks

Tmr at 9am. Are you 1 of the balloting applicants? Total how many 1~2KM applicants in this balloting?

[kitab]

lepetitpenguin:

Just thinking aloud here. Looking at the P2B Schools Conducting Balloting, I've noticed the following comments for the following schools,


\"The school has places for only SC children residing within 1km of the school. No balloting will be conducted.\"

The schools being, ACSJ (47/73), ACSP (24/31), Hong Wen (51/72), Kong Hwa (41/46), MGSP (40/57), SCGSP (22/23). ie. Name of school (2B vacancies/No. of children registered 2B).

Apart from Kong Hwa and SCGSP, the number of children registered for the schools mentioned far outnumbers the number of 2B vacancies. I find it interesting that the exact number accepted equals the exact number of SC within 1km. I'm guessing that this is only possible if the applicant (SC/PR) has the exact status of the registration numbers (including breakdown of SC, PR, Distance information) close to the closing of 2B on 23 Jul late afternoon and hence registers accordingly.

Somehow, the numbers seem too \"exact\" imho. Perhaps I'm missing something here.

Just curious. Tks.

I was also wondering aloud to my hubby just this morning.

I asked him how is it that there are 41 places and 46 registered for kh... and all sc gets in.... umean so coincidental.... 41 sc and 5 pr applied? that's why wanted to find out the breakdown but no one was able to help. same for the other schools... i also wondered. hope someone can enlighten us.

[tankee]

5 could be staying outside the ballot distance or non SC

[ChiefKiasu]

kitab:

I was also wondering aloud to my hubby just this morning.


I asked him how is it that there are 41 places and 46 registered for kh... and all sc gets in.... umean so coincidental.... 41 sc and 5 pr applied? that's why wanted to find out the breakdown but no one was able to help. same for the other schools... i also wondered. hope someone can enlighten us.

It's just good planning and management by the schools. Kudos to them.

[Dino]

Hi,


How do I put my kid on waitlist? Do I have to do it immediately after 2c ends? or can I do it now?

Tks

[quixation]

grumpyoldman:

CNS:

Whole heartedly agree with her. Ngee Ann seems to provide more support for the children, based on feedback that i received.

I am sure that a lot of the parents aiming for Tao Nan under phase 2C will agree with you. :evil:

Not really la... some parents also looking at the kids' interests and the CCA offered at both school coz its super near each other..

Anyway school good or not, teachers good or not... not 100%, academically mayb 50%, kids own strength and determination 30%, parents support 20%..
Want holistic and more morals and values? Parents 50%!

[tankee]

quixation:

grumpyoldman:

[quote=\"CNS\"]Whole heartedly agree with her. Ngee Ann seems to provide more support for the children, based on feedback that i received.

I am sure that a lot of the parents aiming for Tao Nan under phase 2C will agree with you. :evil:

Not really la... some parents also looking at the kids' interests and the CCA offered at both school coz its super near each other..

Anyway school good or not, teachers good or not... not 100%, academically mayb 50%, kids own strength and determination 30%, parents support 20%..
Want holistic and more morals and values? Parents 50%![/quote]You are not reading him correctly.

[koppie]

lepetitpenguin:

Just thinking aloud here. Looking at the P2B Schools Conducting Balloting, I've noticed the following comments for the following schools,


\"The school has places for only SC children residing within 1km of the school. No balloting will be conducted.\"

The schools being, ACSJ (47/73), ACSP (24/31), Hong Wen (51/72), Kong Hwa (41/46), MGSP (40/57), SCGSP (22/23). ie. Name of school (2B vacancies/No. of children registered 2B).

Apart from Kong Hwa and SCGSP, the number of children registered for the schools mentioned far outnumbers the number of 2B vacancies. I find it interesting that the exact number accepted equals the exact number of SC within 1km. I'm guessing that this is only possible if the applicant (SC/PR) has the exact status of the registration numbers (including breakdown of SC, PR, Distance information) close to the closing of 2B on 23 Jul late afternoon and hence registers accordingly.

Somehow, the numbers seem too \"exact\" imho. Perhaps I'm missing something here.

Just curious. Tks.

My own speculation is this. A directive may have been given by MOE with the intention to minimize balloting. So these schools were allowed to take in a few more students, but only SC ones, than the vacancies they have. Could be an initiative to appease the ground, amidst the uproar of protests and people calling for tweaks to a system many think have gone wrong...