2014 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[VJA]

mommyNg:

KSP:

But wait, next 2 kan chiong dates would be Fri 21 Nov PSLE results release and release of S1 posting results on Fri 19 Dec ..... :nailbite: :scared:

err... do we have to be physically around for the S1 posting results on Fri 19 Dec? I mean for the non-DSA students? We are planning for a trip around first 1-2 weeks of Dec, but may only come back around 19-20 Dec (still waiting for confirmation). I heard that the S1 posting results will be sent via SMS? Or do the children need to go back to their primary school to receive the posting results? :scratchhead:

And they need to report to their posted school on 22 Dec (Monday) right? In their primary school uniform...?

Sorry... first kid sitting PSLE....

me also but from my brothers experience, is ok. results for posting will be via SMS. Not to go back to pri school for receiving.
important is to be back by 21.12.14 for 22 reporting in sec school.

[MMM]

Based on last year's impression, on S1 posting date, parents will receive a SMS on where the child is posted to. BTW, one of dd's classmate's mum didn't get the sms and I think she had to check the posting online. So long as you can receive/ check this information it's fine.


I am however unsure in the event of appeal, when will that action start as my dd dsa.

Personally thought it's good to be around for school reporting day. They are required to bring some documents for registration (sorry I forgot the details), do some admin stuff and briefing on what to bring/ expect for 1st few days of school. The booklist will be distributed. Most will also purchase the books and uniform on this day but parents are free to purchase the books at other available slots as well.

For 1st timer, you need to prepare at least $600 cash on this day if you are buying the books and uniform. Got a shock of my life when I realised I didn't have enough cash as I didn't expect it to cost so much. Had to SOS and call dh to come to the books queue... :oops: We had originally split up to speed up. Discussing with dd's classmates' parents, realised the price range is like the norm.

[24hr-mum]

Wow w three kids i guess wil cost ard 1000 ea yr

[MMM]

24hr-mum:

Wow w three kids i guess wil cost ard 1000 ea yr

With 2 in Sec school and 1 in primary.... probably more. Though someone \"consolated\" me last year that uniform is like a \"one time\" cost. It will probably last them for the next 4 years (for girls). For boys, we need to get the long pants when they are in Sec3.

[GiftedGem]

Eye opener indeed. Sec 1 text books for $600 …

Is there Nets available in the bookstore?

[SarChar]

Is it confirmed releasing posting is 19th Dec? TIA

[MMM]

GiftedGem:

Eye opener indeed. Sec 1 text books for $600 ....

Is there Nets available in the bookstore?

Don't have that's why panic.... Just imagine a kiasumum rushing down to bookstore after the talk. Hysterical to be first in queue and then to realise... not enough $..... Yes, it was eventful for me to remember.

BTW, this is not including the slate/ laptop cost if the school is one of those IT focus schools. That will be another $1K-$2K.

[Nebbermind]

GiftedGem:

Eye opener indeed. Sec 1 text books for $600 ....

Is there Nets available in the bookstore?

I think IP schools donch have that many textbooks. Perhaps you should check with the laojiao RGS parents.

And if you have already DSA, you donch have to wait until the posting day to get the uniform.

[new_julie]

MMM:

24hr-mum:

Wow w three kids i guess wil cost ard 1000 ea yr

With 2 in Sec school and 1 in primary.... probably more. Though someone \"consolated\" me last year that uniform is like a \"one time\" cost. It will probably last them for the next 4 years (for girls). For boys, we need to get the long pants when they are in Sec3.

For girls, some school will change the uniform also in Sec3. For example, NJC

[711mum]

$600 for text books and uniforms alone :scared: , what a difference!