All About Parent Volunteers (PV)

[galaxyraider]

skypig55:

For phase 2B, does staying 1km also goes into this phase? Does it make a difference if I am PV and staying within 1km? In the case of balloting in 2B, being a PV have higher chance than those in 1km? Or all will have to go through balloting regardless if you are from clan/church/PV or within 1km?

You're missing the point. Being a PV is to give you the privilege of registering your child in Phase 2B, but distance will still play apart in the event the number of applicants is greater than the number of available seats. Everyone in Phase 2B within the same distance range has the exact same chance. No other priority other than distance.

[skypig55]

Meaning no point to be a PV if I am staying within 1km?

[ngpetert]

skypig55:

Meaning no point to be a PV if I am staying within 1km?

For each of the Phases 2A(1) to 2C Supplementary, where there are more registrants than vacancies in that phase, then there will be balloting where distance plays a part.

Illustration: https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/prima ... allocation

[BigDevil]

skypig55:

Meaning no point to be a PV if I am staying within 1km?

You are confused.

There are 3 factors at play in P1 registration.
First, it's your relationship with the school.
This determines which phase you belong to: Phase 1, 2A1, 2A2, etc.
You want to be able to register in as early a phase as
possible because there will be more seats, and less competition.
That's the point of being a PV...to qualify for phase 2B
rather than phase 2C which is open to everyone.

You can find out more about the different phases https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/primary-one-registration/phases.

After determining which phase you are in, the next important factor is
the citizenship of the child. Simply, citizens have priority over PRs.

Then finally, the last factor is the distance of your home from school.
Basically, those living within 1km has the highest priority to get a place
in the school, followed by those living between 1 and 2km, and lastly
those outside 2km.

[skypig55]

Thanks for the info. So being within 1km is 2B or 2C?

[BigDevil]

Read this: https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/prima ... ion/phases

[BigDevil]

Then read this: https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/prima ... allocation

[aloyboy]

skypig55:

Thanks for the info. So being within 1km is 2B or 2C?

There is no such thing as being in 1km as a phase.
Read the MOE information carefully.

[Amery]

Hi anyone knows if SCGS takes in parent volunteers? I live within 1 km and wants to improve my daughter's chances , tks

[galaxyraider]

skypig55:

Thanks for the info. So being within 1km is 2B or 2C?

Simply put, being 1km is nothing to do with the phase. By default, you'll be eligible only for Phase 2C onward (2C, 2C Sup & 3).

For every phase, the priority is given to those living closer to the school, so for every phase, being 1km is definitely an advantage. But for popular schools, there will be more applicants <1km than the available seats, so you'll end up balloting.

You will have a better chance if you move up to Phase 2B. Different schools have different ways for you to participate in Phase 2B. All schools accept grass root leaders in Phase 2B, but not all schools have PV scheme. Some schools only accept affiliated clan/church members to participate in Phase 2B. Again, being <1km will give you an advantage, but not a guarantee. Some popular schools end up balloting for those <1km in Phase 2B.

I hope this is clear. Please note that living <1km from a school does not guarantee you to secure a place there. This applies to all phases.