2010 P1 Registration Exercise for 2011 In-Take

[st999]

Hi all,


My boy was born in 2005, so it may still be early for me to ask, but I need to find out more in advance as I am not familiar with primary education here.

My husband studied in Maris Stella, so I think our boy is in 2A2 category. However, we haven’t decided whether to put him in an all boy or a co-ed school. My husband who studied in boy schools for primary and secondary is relunctant in sending the kids to boy schools. He said it was boring with all boys in school and he didn’t know how to interact with girls later on.

Is this even an issue with the parents who send their boys to coy schools? Should I be concerned about this? My ds is saying he wants to study with both boys and girls… He gets along with girls quite well now, but I don’t know if this will still be true when he gets a bit older.

My other options are volunteering at Ai Tong > 2km, and Kuo Chuan <1km. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot.

[snuggles]

hi bigdevil,


Thanks for your advise. I made a typo error in my original message. I live within 1 km of ACPS and hence the dilema. Going to MSHS, is going to be a distance for me and it’s going in the wrong direction, if I drop him off before work, so I’m seriously considering somewhere closer.

But waiting until phase 2c and the possiblity of balloting is very scary. i’m just not sure what to do.

[schellen]

st999:

Is this even an issue with the parents who send their boys to coy schools? Should I be concerned about this? My ds is saying he wants to study with both boys and girls..... He gets along with girls quite well now, but I don't know if this will still be true when he gets a bit older.


My other options are volunteering at Ai Tong > 2km, and Kuo Chuan <1km. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot.

Not sure about the sending boys to boys' sch part since I only have girls but why don't you let your boy have a chance to study with the girls first? After all, you say that he has no problems with girls now. If he wants to later on at sec sch, he can choose a boys' sch.

For Ai Tong, Phase 2B is already very iffy due to it being a Hokkien Huay Kuan sch. If you manage to PV there (and complete your PV), you'll have to be prepared for balloting. (Remember that Phase 2B is not only for PVs but also for clans and grassroots leaders.)

For Kuo Chuan, you'll have to compete with church members too at Phase 2B.

For a better guide, refer to their balloting histories here:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/singapore-primary-1-registration-school-balloting-history

[janet88]

Hi st999,

Since your hubby studied at Maris Stella, your child will be under Phase 2A1 (if you join alumni) or 2A2. If it has an affiliated secondary school, all the more you can place your child there.
Ai Tong is > than 2km, to me it is not worth the stress at Phase 2C. Most parents would want to avoid Phase 2B and 2C as much as possible, because the possibility of balloting is not worth it, unless there is a 95% chance of getting in at either phase. I read somewhere that a mother mentioned about the double chance if balloting should take place for S’poreans. If lucky, one vote is enough. I agree with her.
If my hubby comes from a school which has an affiliated sec, I will place my boy there.

[BigDevil]

snuggles:

hi bigdevil,


Thanks for your advise. I made a typo error in my original message. I live within 1 km of ACPS and hence the dilema. Going to MSHS, is going to be a distance for me and it's going in the wrong direction, if I drop him off before work, so I'm seriously considering somewhere closer.

But waiting until phase 2c and the possiblity of balloting is very scary. i'm just not sure what to do.

Hi snuggles,

Even if you are within 1 km of ACPS, having to ballot in phase 2C is still a risky move.

The best choice for you is to try to get yourself into phase 2B. So you might want to explore performing PV duties (not sure if they accept PV though) or if you happen to be a member of a Methodist Church.

Still, you should first secure a place in MSHS, then decide whether it is worth giving up the place for a chance at ACPS when the time comes for phase 2B/2C.

[as2707hx]

Hi everyone,


I'm new in kiasuparents.com. My girl will be due for registration for P1 this year. I'm thinking of register her to ST Anthony's Canossian Primary School and understand that I have to go to MOE to declare my in laws as her caretaker in order to go the school near their place. Currently, my in laws are staying at around bayshore side, do I stand a chance to enrol my girl to the school? Please advise.

Thank you.

[JonC]

dubaimom:

Yup, my no 2 is a girl. The only reservation to place her in DLS is the affiliation to sec sch as there is no affliation. My other option is if bro goes to CHS then she'll go to a convent sch around that area ie IJ TP or Marymount and we move there. I know logistics is gonna be tough that's why I'm still deliberating CHS.

CHS was my first choice back then for my DS under 2A2, and my DD goes to Marymount under 2C (heng, no ballot).

Only difference between us is you stay in the West, I stay all the way up North.

School bus or driving is the solution, unless you move nearer, you need to check with the school bus provider of the school.

DLS is nearer but not that near.

[schellen]

as2707hx:

Hi everyone,


I'm new in kiasuparents.com. My girl will be due for registration for P1 this year. I'm thinking of register her to ST Anthony's Canossian Primary School and understand that I have to go to MOE to declare my in laws as her caretaker in order to go the school near their place. Currently, my in laws are staying at around bayshore side, do I stand a chance to enrol my girl to the school? Please advise.

Thank you.

Here's the balloting history for the sch:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/bedok

Next, check the distance from your in-law's home to the sch. Bear in mind that the distance will be increased by one category in this case. For example, if they stay within 1km of the sch, they will now be classified under 1-2km instead.

[st999]

st999:

Hi all,


My boy was born in 2005, so it may still be early for me to ask, but I need to find out more in advance as I am not familiar with primary education here.

My husband studied in Maris Stella, so I think our boy is in 2A2 category. However, we haven't decided whether to put him in an all boy or a co-ed school. My husband who studied in boy schools for primary and secondary is relunctant in sending the kids to boy schools. He said it was boring with all boys in school and he didn't know how to interact with girls later on.

Is this even an issue with the parents who send their boys to coy schools? Should I be concerned about this? My ds is saying he wants to study with both boys and girls..... He gets along with girls quite well now, but I don't know if this will still be true when he gets a bit older.

My other options are volunteering at Ai Tong > 2km, and Kuo Chuan <1km. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot.

I just found out that we are also within 1km of Catholic High. Does anyone know how to do PV at Catholic High? Their website doesn't provide that info, and I have to wait till Mon to call to ask. Thanks.

[JonC]

@st999


When is your DS going P1.

Registrstion starts every July yearly and PV application for all schools officially close end of June each year has to minimum 1 year ahead and have to clock at least 40 hours. Before even to start PV, the school has to accept you as a PV case to case basis, that means if you skill set are badly needed by the school.

So if your DS is start P1 2011, P1 registration is July 2010 and PV registration closed June 2009.

So your case of DS 2005, should be P1 2012. P1 registration July 2011 and PV register before June 2010 or better earlier. That means you should start to get forms and talk to the school as soon as possible and get yourself accepted before end June 2010.

CH accept PV within 1km (not beyond 1km) which you qualify and since so near, why not pay them a visit.