2016 P1 Registration Exercise for 2017 In-Take

[grimm]

AppleCrumble:

Uhhhhhh... In case it escapes the minds of some of you, balloting at Phase 2A(1) had already happened last year . So it's not one fine day anymore.


Also, joining alumni may not avoid balloting. According to MOE website, only registration at Phase (1) is guaranteed. All the subsequent phases can be subject to balloting should the number of applicants exceeds the number of vacancies.

That's true - I guess everyone was hoping that was an outlier. Guess this should be expected once places are being reserved for non-alumni.

Nevertheless, ioining the alumni may not avoid balloting but it's still better than any other option for now. Except it will be almuni + living nearby.

I'm just thankful that there is no balloting for 2A1 this year for my son. I will let him worry about his son if / when that day comes....

[nicnac]

janet88:

Who would have imagined this year would be so hot?

Balloting in phase 2A2 :yikes: come 2018, I guess balloting will take place in more schools which have phase 2A1.

Alumni fees going up? :evil:

[bumblebee_95]

I think many of you have forgotten that Phase 2A(2) is not only for parents who didn't join alumni but also include siblings that were former students.


(a) For a child whose parent or sibling has studied in the primary school of choice

This group could possibly be the ones that have registered.

[phtthp]

nicnac:

janet88:

Who would have imagined this year would be so hot?

Balloting in phase 2A2 :yikes: come 2018, I guess balloting will take place in more schools which have phase 2A1.

Alumni fees going up? :evil:

Nobody expect Tiger year, to be so hot

Since there is a surge in demand to join Phase 2A(1), in those 3 named schools, since now they enter balloting at Phase 2A(2), if these 3 schools want, they can increase the alumni fees

[nicnac]

bumblebee_95:

I think many of you have forgotten that Phase 2A(2) is not only for parents who didn't join alumni but also include siblings that were former students.


(a) For a child whose parent or sibling has studied in the primary school of choice

This group could possibly be the ones that have registered.

Precisely. So parents can/will have to push themselves up one notch by joining the alumni. So they have a better chance / earlier advantage at 2A1, compared to Phase 2A2. Then those whose siblings who are >7 yrs apart will

[ChiefKiasu]

Actually, the Tiger Year is definitely NOT hot compared with other years. The fact is that only 3 schools are likely to face balloting this Friday. Even the traditional hot schools like SNGS and Catholic High will most likely escape balloting. Compare this to 2 years ago where balloting is mostly guaranteed for these schools.


I believe most SCs will get their desired schools this year. The heated competition will mainly be amongst PRs in Phase 2C and 2C(S).

[zac's mum]

bumblebee_95:

I think many of you have forgotten that Phase 2A(2) is not only for parents who didn't join alumni but also include siblings that were former students.


(a) For a child whose parent or sibling has studied in the primary school of choice

This group could possibly be the ones that have registered.

Yes I guessed the same also. I can understand that for those families with older siblings attending the secondary school which shares the same campus (ACSP, SNGS, Catholic High), parents may want to send the younger kid to the primary school for logistics reasons, and the older sibling can maybe keep an eye on the younger one. But what I don't understand is Henry Park & Nanyang Pri...do the parents like the school so much that the younger sibling also must go there? Even with balloting? I don't mean this in a sarcastic way, just trying to figure out where the demand comes from.

[grimm]

ChiefKiasu:

Actually, the Tiger Year is definitely NOT hot compared with other years. The fact is that only 3 schools are likely to face balloting this Friday. Even the traditional hot schools like SNGS and Catholic High will most likely escape balloting. Compare this to 2 years ago where balloting is mostly guaranteed for these schools.


I believe most SCs will get their desired schools this year. The heated competition will mainly be amongst PRs in Phase 2C and 2C(S).

At a macro-level, that's true. I am also surprised by the low numbers for some of the more famous schools. Henry Park's and Nanyang's numbers seem to be consistent with previous years. Only ACPS has higher than average Phase 1 and Phase 2A1 numbers (remains to be seen whether it is an outlier or the new normal).

However, it is cold comfort for those who really wanted one of those 3 schools but end up missing out. It's not like they can try again next time.

[grimm]

zac's mum:

But what I don't understand is Henry Park & Nanyang Pri...do the parents like the school so much that the younger sibling also must go there? Even with balloting? I don't mean this in a sarcastic way, just trying to figure out where the demand comes from.

Maybe it worked out well for the older one so might as well try? Also, they probably feel a sense of familiarity after 6 years with the older one.

[janet88]

bumblebee_95:

I think many of you have forgotten that Phase 2A(2) is not only for parents who didn't join alumni but also include siblings that were former students.


(a) For a child whose parent or sibling has studied in the primary school of choice

This group could possibly be the ones that have registered.

phase 2A2 is also for the kids whose parents are teaching in the school...although this number will be lower than what was mentioned.