2016 P1 Registration Exercise for 2017 In-Take

[grapevine]

Kidsprodigy:

I have been observing the results for ACSJ over the past few years and was quite disappointed to find out that phase 2b that is not within 1km needs to ballot. Also means that we will need to move within 1km when I enrol my son next year. Sigh

Not to mention having to stay in that address for 30 months. I am disappointed with the number of schools that look like will be requiring balloting for 2C this year. Looks like the additional rules for keeping your address for 30 months post registration, priority for singaporeans, reservation for 40 places for 2B and 2C has not impacted the number of parents trying for popular schools. I think the low birth rate for 2010 children is unlikely to make any discernable difference next year. :gloomy: :sad:

[ChiefKiasu]

On the contrary, 2015 has the lowest competition for phase 2c that we have seen in a long time. Not sure if the 30 month rule has anything to do with it.

[happytwins]

sorry OT. I will be registering next yr and have narrowed down potential choices to:


1. Xinmin Pri (<1km); backup is Xinghua Pri (<1km)
2. Jurong Pri (<1km); backup ???
2a. Xinmin Pri (<1km); alternate 2C choice Jurong Primary (1-2km); backup is Xinghua Pri (1-2km)
3. Princess Elizabeth (<1km); backup ???

We will be registering in Phase 2C for all the above options. To explain the choices above, we have two residences that we can use. I can "put" my parents in one address and take the other, which is the scenario in 2a.

My question is - does anyone know of the relative quality of the above schools? Are they all comparable or does one of them have better attributes than the rest? I’m mostly concerned about having a conducive learning environment and access to a reasonable number of CCAs. Thanks.

edit - sorry salah… PE pri is <1km.

[grapevine]

happytwins:

sorry OT. I will be registering next yr and have narrowed down potential choices to:


1. Xinmin Pri (<1km); backup is Xinghua Pri (<1km)
2. Jurong Pri (<1km); backup ???
2a. Xinmin Pri (<1km); alternate 2C choice Jurong Primary (1-2km); backup is Xinghua Pri (1-2km)
3. Princess Elizabeth (<1km); backup ???

We will be registering in Phase 2C for all the above options. To explain the choices above, we have two residences that we can use. I can \"put\" my parents in one address and take the other, which is the scenario in 2a.

My question is - does anyone know of the relative quality of the above schools? Are they all comparable or does one of them have better attributes than the rest? I'm mostly concerned about having a conducive learning environment and access to a reasonable number of CCAs. Thanks.

edit - sorry salah.. PE pri is <1km.

Your backup schools are for 2C supplementary? Can check past balloting, take up rate history to see if the back up school will most likely have places for 2C supplementary.
As to how good the schools are. Look at the school popularity ratings and academic ratings in kiasuparents. I don't have the links but if you do a search you should find it.

[galaxyraider]

happytwins:

sorry OT. I will be registering next yr and have narrowed down potential choices to:


1. Xinmin Pri (<1km); backup is Xinghua Pri (<1km)
2. Jurong Pri (<1km); backup ???
2a. Xinmin Pri (<1km); alternate 2C choice Jurong Primary (1-2km); backup is Xinghua Pri (1-2km)
3. Princess Elizabeth (<1km); backup ???

We will be registering in Phase 2C for all the above options. To explain the choices above, we have two residences that we can use. I can \"put\" my parents in one address and take the other, which is the scenario in 2a.

My question is - does anyone know of the relative quality of the above schools? Are they all comparable or does one of them have better attributes than the rest? I'm mostly concerned about having a conducive learning environment and access to a reasonable number of CCAs. Thanks.

edit - sorry salah.. PE pri is <1km.

Please note if you use your parents' address through declaration form, you will only be eligible to ballot under 1-2 km even though they're staying < 1 km.

[raymondlee12]

Dear mummies and Daddies,


I’m in a dilemma…pl help.

My child is due for P1 registration next year. I am still searching around the neighbourhood schools in Pasir Ris and happened to bound into this thread and seems like there are lots of parents facing similar issues when it comes to registration.

I am currently staying in Livia Condo and is within 1km of Elias Park and believe within 1km of Coral Primary too. Pl assist too as I am not sure of the MOE guidelines in terms of distance. I am interested in Pasir Ris Primary and wanted to enrol into their parent volunteer scheme, but received a letter from them about the letter of rejection. I am interested in St Hilda primary too.

So, among these schools, which is the preferred choice for my kid and the success application rate considering all factors such as distance, SAP, environment, facilities, transport, etc.

Please assist in this matter as I am really in a dilemma…

[floppy]

raymondlee12:

I'm in a dilemma.....pl help.

Just the key words to make it easy for you:

\"Pl assist too as I am not sure of the MOE guidelines in terms of distance.\"
>> http://www.onemap.sg/index.html. Under Services - SchoolQuery. You will know which schools are within 1km of you.

\"parent volunteer scheme\"
>> Sorry, but I believe that boat had sailed. You are looking at starting from Phase 2C registration for next year. You can go back to either parents' alma mater, which would put your child in Phase 2A.

\"So, among these schools, which is the preferred choice for my kid and the success application rate\"
>> Preferred choice for your kid - dunno. You should know your kid better than we do. For success rate, you can refer to the http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/singapore-primary-1-registration-school-balloting-history as a guide.
>> St Hilda, Pasir Ris Primary, White Sands are out for you because balloting is likely to occur < 1km in Phase 2C. Elias Park and Coral should be a breeze for you <1km.

[Lexy]

raymondlee12:

Dear mummies and Daddies,


I'm in a dilemma.....pl help.

My child is due for P1 registration next year. I am still searching around the neighbourhood schools in Pasir Ris and happened to bound into this thread and seems like there are lots of parents facing similar issues when it comes to registration.

I am currently staying in Livia Condo and is within 1km of Elias Park and believe within 1km of Coral Primary too. Pl assist too as I am not sure of the MOE guidelines in terms of distance. I am interested in Pasir Ris Primary and wanted to enrol into their parent volunteer scheme, but received a letter from them about the letter of rejection. I am interested in St Hilda primary too.

So, among these schools, which is the preferred choice for my kid and the success application rate considering all factors such as distance, SAP, environment, facilities, transport, etc.

Please assist in this matter as I am really in a dilemma...

Hi

Have you used onemap to identify which schools are within 1km and between 1-2km?

Go to http://www.onemap.sg/index.html
use the SchoolQuery, find school near a building and click on your block. As there are a number of blocks in your condo, the distance from the school may slightly differ.

For those schools you are refering to,Coral primary is not fully subscribed by 2C and Elias Park has more take up rate.

Please refer to history: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/pasir-ris

You may have to drop St Hilda and Pasir Ris as it seems both are more than 2km from your home (if you are thinking of 2C for both schools).

Your area should also be near to tampines:

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/tampines

Please note that primary school registration doesn't start from phase 2C. It's very often parents doesn't consider the earlier phases like the parents' primary school that limit their own choices.

Anyway, use onemap to identify all the schools within the vicinity. Then look at the historical stats to mark out those under \"no chance\", \"need balloting\" and \"high chance\" (this can be quite certain but we name it high so that we don't jinx it :rotflmao: )

With the schools identified and classified, you may want to assess each of the schools by visiting them or ask on each of the school's thread to find out more.

The above can be a good starting point for you.

All the best!

[Lassie]

Dear Parents,


I have bought a yet to complete property which is within 1 km from the school I intend to register my gal. I have checked the MOE website which call for "certified true copy" of S&P agreement during registration. Anyone know the S&P has to be certified by which party? Lawyer? Developer? Thanks.

[eurostar]

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