All About Primary Schools' Balloting History

[jogan]

initially it was a relieved after hearing that MOE released that citizens have given 2 ballots for our best selection, thereafter it comes back to be a concern again. i realised our area has a lot of PR: recently i encountered that quite a no of the PR converted to SC (2 PR shared that if one of the them convert to be citizen will do), they will have a chance to get 2 ballots. SO, one of them convert will gain the benefits as citizen; they can get HDB grants and also balloting for schools and more. :x dont know it is cos they are smart or vice versa... sigh...


back to that, i see the track record that MBS has to ballot for less than 2km. im looking around other schools for 2nd good choice but seems to be difficult. anyone can advise me if you are staying around Ubi, which will be your 2nd GOOD choice? I have 1 girl (elder) and 1 boy, so i need to look into mixed school. any parents encountered this issue? please advise....

[janet88]

Jogan,

It’s nice if PRs convert to become Singaporeans for the long term purpose of sinking their roots here…but if the couple are both PRs and one of them converts to SC because of HDB grants/school/health care, then it’s really not fair. I would say they are smart to make use of the system to enjoy the benefits Singaporeans are entitled to.

[jogan]

singapore is a multi-racial country, we will always open our arms to welcome them. but seems like it is taking advantage on the system.


anyway, i am annoyed that i have to share these 2 ballots with them.
this system is supposed to protect us (the sincere citizen who is loyal to our country), what on earth…

someone, please advise me on the 2nd better choice of primary school???

[schellen]

jogan:

someone, please advise me on the 2nd better choice of primary school????

will this help?
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=459

[Dianateh]

I’m a Singaporean mom but my elder son (going P1 this yr) is holding Malaysian ppt. We struggled to decide whether to convert him (to PR / Citizen) but finally agreed to wait a little longer…


He’ll be in Phase 3, I’d like to find out what are the better schools among those which still have vacancies in Ph 3 ? Saw a no. , e.g. Stamford Pri, Bt Timah Pri, Bedok West Pri, Farrer Park Pri, Tanjong Katong Pri…etc etc… but no idea which one better…we’re staying in the M. Parade now and quite ready to move closer to his school if needed.

Would be v. grateful if someone can share advice / experience…thank you!!

[tankee]

hi Dianateh


:? you are a Singaporean, and both of you are staying in Singapore, then why is he a Malaysian and Not a Singaporean. :?

I do hope it is not because of NS.

IMO, not much different for phase 3 schools so choose one that is near your place. Tanjong Katong is usually quite HOT for phase 3.

[Dianateh]

Thank you Tankee.


To be honest NS is one of the considerations. Hubby and I are not sure whether we will be in Sgp permanently so we try to leave the options open for the boys.

Does anyone know about Bt Timah Pri / Balestia Hill Pri ??

[NoeNothinG]

hi all, i’m very new in this forum…


I hav a yr 2005 boy whom we going to register him for P1 next year so i’m very stress now coz i’m SPR & not really know the education system here in SG… ok, wat i wan to know is if we register under phase 2C in a very popular school, will we stand a higher chance if we stay within 1km? how the balloting actually takes place for 2C? i heard tat if the application (for 2C) for those who stays within 1km is already exceed the vancancies, then the balloting will be carried out & therefore no chance for those who stay outside 1km… is that true? i’m asking coz i wan to know if it is worth to move to somewhere nearer to the school coz i’m now staying 1km-2km of tat school… Pls HELP!

[NoeNothinG]

lovekidsverymuch:

First of all welcome to KSP and since ur boy is 2005 born he will be registered to P1 in 2012 and not in 2011 as stated by you!!

hi lovekidsverymuch,
thx for ur reply... but my boy is currently in K1 this year, so for him to start his P1 in 2012, the registration will be next year in July, isnt it?

[tankee]

Hi noenothing


yes, since your boy is in K1, it will be register in 2011 and start P1 in 2012.

The chances will depends on the school you are interested. And it is dependent on a number of factors
- how many places the school intends to have
- how many places taken up by earlier phases
- how many applicants in current phase and where they stay; and how many are Singaporean and how many are PR.

you can based on the school's balloting history to estimate your chances.



btw :welcome: to KSP

do drop by the Newbies and introduce yourself. And allow us to warmly welcome you there.

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