2016 P1 Registration Exercise for 2017 In-Take

[bunnybluey]

supermeowmee:

Hi all,


I need advice. I have 3 girls and I stayed in Yishun and is 1km-2km of Chongfu Primary and that was my first choice. However hubby's community leader involvement did not qualify for the Phase 2B. The girls are currently housed in Hougang, at my mum's place, so is the preschool. Holy Innocents' Primary (HIPS) is my Ala Mater school where I am eligible to register under Phase 2A (2) and it's 20 mins walk/ 10 mins drive from my mum's place. Random note, my in law stayed in Yishun. But... here are some consideration pointers:

1. HIPS is shifting to AMK for 2 years.
2. My mum place is not conducive to study (as my eldest girl will not be keen to study with the sisters around).
3. If she is in Chongfu, my Mother In Law can assist and my husband can eyeball her.
4. I need to get her into a good school so that... the other two will benefits.
5. My second one will be eligible to go into Chongfu under Phase 2B next year.
6. If I put my elder in Chongfu, she will somehow be separated from the sisters but Chongfu is only 10mins away from my house.

I was reading through all ballot history and etc. Taking into consideration, I really don't know if I want to risk to place her into Chongfu under Phase 2C as it is a Tiger Baby year. I do not know if CFS will conduct ballot at 1km-2km range or cut off at 1km (Pls pardon me, I do not know how to read the chart @ http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/yishun?

What should I do?

A friend was telling me to put the elder one in HIPS for 1 year and transfer her after my 2nd one got into CFS. But... I don't want her to reset her adjustment to the school life.

Any chance to appeal? Can email me at [email protected] if there are 2 sponsors under SHHK who can assist.

Historically, Chongfu requires balloting for SC <1km under 2C since 2006, so it's very very unlikely that there'll be any vacancy for 1-2km. Hence, the choice is quite clear actually, only HIPS left for your eldest one. As for study part, you would have to manage some how, no choice. How sure are you that your 2nd one will be eligible for 2B next yr? If 2nd one really gets in next year, you can then consider whether to transfer over your eldest one & that is provided the school has a vacancy for her. Transferring of school may not be that easy for popular schools as they probably have a certain waiting list & your child may not be able to get the transfer either.

If you really want to try Chongfu for your eldest one, maybe you can 1st register for HIPS under 2A2, then when come to 2C, monitor Chongfu's registration, if oversubscribed for <1km, then you just have to stick to HIPS but try to put her in waiting list for Chongfu & wait for news, sometimes, a child may transfer out before 2017 school starts & your eldest may get a slot. If not, continue to wait for Chongfu & see if can get a slot anytime in 2017 but you would have to manage her adjustment to new school, good news is that she can study together with her sisters in future if 2nd one confirms going Chongfu, 2nd one studying in same school may be able to help her to adjust to new school. Alternatively, if you don't want eldest one to make adjustment to new school after settling down in HIPS, then perhaps you can consider if you want to register all your girls in HIPS then.

[annlib02]

Hi parents,

If you are worried about the balloting and still are not sure where to place your kid, you may want to consider attending the open house of this school.

Farrer Park Primary School is having an Open House on 23 July, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up via the following link http://tinyurl.com/fppsopenhouse2016

Farrer Park Primary is one of the few primary schools awarded both the Applied Learning Programme (iDREAM) and Learning for Life Programme (iCARE). :rahrah:

Watch this video to find out more about the school's distinctive programmes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s-QACeAmko

If you are looking for a caring and a supportive school environment for your child. This school could be your preferred choice. This school is just 2 mins walk from Farrer Park MRT (NEL).

Just sharing,
Ann

[ngpetert]

Thanks, Ann!

[gvyong]

sclnyt:

Hi phtthp, thank you very much for your reply. In her case, she is residing at Bukit Batok.. She is applying for Ai Tong under 2A2..she wants to know if after her child gets into Ai Tong and she wants to transfer to another school (near her house) next year.. Is there a rule to deter her from doing that?

Hi scInyt

Very disappointed with your fren's approach. It is really legal abuse of Alumni privilege! By choping the place, she is preventing other genuine parents/kids from getting a place at Ai Tong at Phase 2C and who may really need coz it is their nearest school etc. Just apply directly for the school near her house lah!

[gvyong]

Hi fellow parents,


Pls see these and do consider the impact of the daily commute on the child.

I saw this on my kids homework and was shocked :scared:

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[Lexy]

Time of the year again.


Remember to keep things as simple as possible (with a doable and smooth plan). Experience tells me that for those with more choices, your planning becomes more complex somehow. If you have a choice in various phases, you should try to secure your place before 2C. If you are in for the phase 2C game plan, you must be active not just reactive.

All the best to everyone.

[missinex]

gvyong:

Hi fellow parents,


Pls see these and do consider the impact of the daily commute on the child.

I saw this on my kids homework and was shocked :scared:

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sorry this is quite funny. Makes me wonder if the teacher or tutor who drafted this exercise was venting his/her frustration as a parent or a student who had been there done that...

I think as a parent, we all just want to do our best for our kids. If no $$ to shift from jurong east to bukit timah, at least try to shift somewhere nearer where it is easier to commute for your child. That said, I am aware there are a lot of popular schools in bukit timah, but sending your child to a popular does not equate success in the future.

as adults, daily commuting takes a toll on us, let alone a child. What if this affects their studies? sending them to a popular school will backfire then, if they are unable to keep up with their peers.

[mashy]

gvyong:

Hi fellow parents,


Pls see these and do consider the impact of the daily commute on the child.

I saw this on my kids homework and was shocked :scared:

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Lol! Wrong lah. If she needs 1hr to travel to school, she will be late for school if she wakes up at 6am! My kids wake up at 6am even though their schools are pretty nearby in the same town. Or maybe my kids are just so slow in getting ready for school. lol.

[janet88]

wow, this is a tough comprehension passage!

[gvyong]

ptb7476:

janet88:

[quote=\"grapevine\"]Hi! Any parents trying for phase 2C in popular schools? I only qualify for phase 2C and all the schools within 1km of my place went for balloting last year. I'm still going to try anyway as I have no other option. ( other than unpopular schools more than 1km away, which all had places in 2c supp last year). Just want to know if any other parents are in the same predicament.

more than 1km is not very far...balloting is very stressful.

totally agreed ..so i am giving it a miss and aim for the more than 1km school .. at least no need to ballot lolz but 2cs those school will need to ballot guess alot who aim for popular school in 2c cant get in so now chiong to those more than 1km school[/quote]My 2cents. I feel the underlying basis for not balloting the popular schools <1km and 'play it safe' with the >1km schools is not so complete.

The OP should dig further and analyze what does the popular schools <1km offer? most importantly, to his/her child? What is the value proposition? Religious setting - Catholic, Methodist, Presbytarian, Buddhist? Known dedicated teaching team? SAP school? Specialised CCA - swimming, rugby? etc.

Personally, I would try find out more about the teaching team of the school. Any dedicated Head of Depts? Popular teachers? OR, does the school have a problem replacing teachers when they go on MC, Maternity leave?
How does the school prep the students for P6?

If strong value proposition, then Ballot!! Phase 2C is your right as resident <1km of the school. The school is in your neighborhood, it should serve YOU.