All About Parent Volunteers (PV)

[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.

[ngpetert]

Amery:

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

Yes they do.Refer to details at http://scgs.edu.sg/partnerships/parents ... teers.html

[En Yi]

Hi all,

Does anyone know if Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary will accept PV applications if we live more than 2km of school now, but will be moving to within 1km before my child’s Pri 1 registration?

Anyone able to share what do they look for in Parent volunteers?

Thanks alot!

[janet88]

En Yi:

Hi all,

Does anyone know if Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary will accept PV applications if we live more than 2km of school now, but will be moving to within 1km before my child's Pri 1 registration?

Anyone able to share what do they look for in Parent volunteers?

it's hard to tell what the school wants PVs to do. why not apply to be PV first and state how you can be of help? for eg, your availability, any experience working with kids.