All About Parent Volunteers (PV)

[Iamstressed]

msrajey:

Hi,


My child is born in 2011, I have to start applying to PV next yr right?? YR 2015 when the child turns 4??

For me, Alexandra Pri Sch is within 1km whilst Radin Mas and River Valley are 1-2km for me -
how high are the chances of getting into PV for Radin Mas vs River Valley?? and I heard getting into PV need not guarantee anything even if u clock the necessary hrs - why is this so?? is it cos of balloting only or due to other factors in the registration system???

My hubby is more worried and says I better volunteer at APS even though I'm within 1km (though i've not heard of PV in APS yet) cos by the time my girl is due to register for P1, I might face more competition and my best chances are only with APS by distance and we all know APS already did balloting in phase 2c in its first year of P1 registration.

If anyone can advise, really which sch is worth volunteering for (in terms of increasing chances of getting in), I would greatly appreciate it. We might not have info for APS but is RVPS voluteering scheme tougher than RMPS? Or is RVPS PV more popular (i.e. competitive) than RMPS or the other way round? I just want to make sure I am able to increase my chance for more than 1 sch, to play safe, instead of pin all my hopes in APS..cos nothing is guaranteed..and i dont want surprises last min...

I would advise APS as the P and the VP are from good schools previously. Its new so not so much hype about it yet. So, its better to secure a chance there than risk it at Radin Mas orrrr you van PV at both!

[ycyy]

Hi anyone knows PV for St Nic opened for 2010 kids?

[Apollo_Leo]

My boy is 5 years old this year. He will be taking part in P1 registration next year for 2016 Pri 1 intake. I’ve applied to be hongwen PV for my boy. Just received letter from Hongwen that I’m rejected as PV with no reason given but to try under phase 2c next year. I’m lost as to what to do. Any advice? Should I appeal to Hongwen School?

[Iamstressed]

Apollo_Leo:

My boy is 5 years old this year. He will be taking part in P1 registration next year for 2016 Pri 1 intake. I've applied to be hongwen PV for my boy. Just received letter from Hongwen that I'm rejected as PV with no reason given but to try under phase 2c next year. I'm lost as to what to do. Any advice? Should I appeal to Hongwen School?

Yes appeal

[eastshore]

I expect parents will queue overnight outside MTS for registering PV next year.

[miereddy]

My son is currently two and half (year 2012 the crowded dragon)… I’m so concerned about his admission. We are stayinging < 1km to nanyang. But … I surely know the heat I’m getting even now. I just called the school, for PV, yes it need >80 hrs for just ONE parent (cannot share the work !!!). I can only register him next year (still too early haha). And it requires interview. But not sure what kind of skill they are looking at … Headache !!

[spidyqueen]

Hello,


First time parent here so pardon the noob questions. My dragon boy (born in 2012) is turning two and i will be moving to Ghim Moh in 2017 and it will be within 1km to Fairfield Methodist . I just called the school and they said to call back when he is in K2 to register for PV. Does that sound a bit late? Registration opens 1 June yearly, so does it mean i only have 6 months complete 40 hours? is it normally this late for most schools? Dunno if i should be KS and call back next week to double check. Appreciate any advice thanks!

[mummy of 3]

spidyqueen:

Hello,


First time parent here so pardon the noob questions. My dragon boy (born in 2012) is turning two and i will be moving to Ghim Moh in 2017 and it will be within 1km to Fairfield Methodist . I just called the school and they said to call back when he is in K2 to register for PV. Does that sound a bit late? Registration opens 1 June yearly, so does it mean i only have 6 months complete 40 hours? is it normally this late for most schools? Dunno if i should be KS and call back next week to double check. Appreciate any advice thanks!

Should be K1 ask for PV.

[JT69]

spidyqueen:

Hello,


First time parent here so pardon the noob questions. My dragon boy (born in 2012) is turning two and i will be moving to Ghim Moh in 2017 and it will be within 1km to Fairfield Methodist . I just called the school and they said to call back when he is in K2 to register for PV. Does that sound a bit late? Registration opens 1 June yearly, so does it mean i only have 6 months complete 40 hours? is it normally this late for most schools? Dunno if i should be KS and call back next week to double check. Appreciate any advice thanks!

You may want to take a look at Fairfield school website and download the PV form: it says: Application will close on 31 MAY every year. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications by post In June.

Different school has different closing date. Best to do some homework before calling the school and ask specific questions.

[Xiaomikafei]

hi, all, I am new here.


I’d like to enquiry about the PV in Rulang School.
My boy is born in 2010, I know Rulang is the hottest school, sadly, we live within 1-2 KM from Rulang, so I want to apply PV of Rulang to get a chance for my boy.
but don’t know how to apply, I write to email to enquiry but no reply.
Are there any parents willing to share this experience with me? do I need to go to Rulang School to get the application form? and when is the better time?

Thanks!