[Hougang] Primary Schools

[ChiefKiasu]

momresource:

...Are you saying that even I become a PV, I am not guarantee a place as I still have to ballot? How can I access to past year records to see how many people ballot under phrase 2B?...

Read this for http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/singapore-primary-1-registration-school-balloting-history.

Read this for http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/enhancing-your-chances-getting-your-child-your-school-choice.

And yuh, considering that the highest nation-wide score is 287, 273 is a very good score. But it doesn't let the school make it to the \"honor list\" of having students scoring 275 and above.

[Luanee]

momresource:

Hi Luanee, I am a little confused. Are you saying that even I become a PV, I am not guarantee a place as I still have to ballot? How can I access to past year records to see how many people ballot under phrase 2B? Thanks once again.

Yes, momresource, u are not guranteed a place even if u PV, all depends on number of places available vs number of applicants. You are only given priority to register in an earlier phase if u PV vs if u don't. Note that both PVs and grassroot leaders qualify under the same phase (2B).

I know alot of ppl are confused about this, they thought that all PVs are guaranteed a place, which is not true. Thus best is to check the past historical trend to gauge the situation.

For HIPS, all PVs get a place under phase 2B in year 2006. However for 2007 and 2008, the number of applicants exceed the number of vacancies under phase 2B. Hence priority was given to those staying within 1km first. Next they allocate places to those staying 1-2km away and the final remaining places were balloted among those staying out of 2km.

For 2007 there were 87 applicants vying for 73 places and for 2008 there were 64 applicants vying for 46 places. Note all these include those staying within 1km and 1-2km as well. You may wish to contact the school directly to find out how many were actually out of 2km and participated in the balloting.

Hopes this clarifies. Of course the situation may differ for subsequent years. This is just a gauge on whether u should do PV + move within 1km, which would certainly boost your chances.

[momresource]

Hello Luanee,


Thanks for your thorough explanation.

I am staying out of 2km but my mum is staying withing 1km.

If I am PV, does it mean that I will be in phrase 2B in 1-2km?

[Luanee]

momresource:

Hello Luanee,


Thanks for your thorough explanation. I am staying out of 2km but my mum is staying withing 1km. If I am PV, does it mean that I will be in phrase 2B in 1-2km?

Yes u are right. You would need to make a statutory declaration first then u can register under ur mum's address and qualify under the 1-2km category.

Which year was your child borned in? If 2004, u can start to apply as PV now.

[Charlene73]

[Moderator's note: Topics merged.]


Hi

I would like to know what are your views on the above school as I am looking at school with affiliation. But looking at the polls for schools in Hougang, it ain't that popular. Has any parents here have their kids studying there? Thanks in advance.

Regards
Charlene

[Mami_Jazz]

:roll: Wooooo din know that HIPS was a hot discussion topic here

So kid in 2009 P1 class :love:

[EatNonStop]

Any parent is / was PV for HIPS ? Can advise what are the expectations and preparation for interview with the school?

[jedamum]

Mami_Jazz:

:roll: Wooooo din know that HIPS was a hot discussion topic here

so you should really thank me for advising you to cling onto your HIPS priority, right?

[BBG]

Hello, I have just joined KS today as well.

[spikey]

i am considering sending my daughter to Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ Primary. I stay within 2km so i may have a chance of getting her in without doing parent volunteering. Anyone have their daughters in the school?