2018 P1 registration exercise for 2019 intake

[EFong]

floppy:

EFong:

Hi Parents. My boy born in year 2012 and we stay in the Admiralty area. We are looking at Canberra (within 1-2km) or Chongfu Primary School, but we are not PV for both schools. We are concerned whether it's too late to join SGHK now to get in to Phase 2B for Chongfu. Any advice please? Thanks.

Too late to apply for PV or SHHK member or alumni (i.e. Phase 2A1) for 2018 registration. The only viable phase (apart from Phase 2A2) would be Phase 2C. However, you would probably not stand a chance for both schools in Phase 2C given that they are likely to ballot within 1km. Best to reconsider your options and look at other schools.

Thanks for the advice.
But may I know what does it mean by late? Meaning we won't get any letter / recommendation from SHHK for the registration even if we are joining now? I know I am way too late so trying my luck...
Does it mean that the best option available now is to target the schools within 1km from my house & we get to have higher chance?

[floppy]

EFong:

Thanks for the advice.
But may I know what does it mean by late? Meaning we won't get any letter / recommendation from SHHK for the registration even if we are joining now? I know I am way too late so trying my luck...
Does it mean that the best option available now is to target the schools within 1km from my house & we get to have higher chance?

Refer no. 6 of SHHK FAQ on Phase 2B registration.
Q: What are the criteria to be recommended for Phase 2B registration?
A: A committee will be formed to review all applications nearer the date of registration. Evaluation will be based on guidelines set by this committee and on a case-by-case basis according to its merit. One of the determining factors is tenure of membership.

Do you think a 6-month old member can trump a 3, 2 or even 1 year old member? Where do you think you will be placed on the list of applicants? That said, if you really need to spend that membership fee, I can pass you my bank account and I’ll gladly accept your transfer

You don’t have to target schools within 1km (though that would obviously be preferred). You should target schools that have vacancies for you to at least stand a chance to ballot in Phase 2C.

[chunda]

I am totally new to this system of primary school allocations.

I stay in the Farrer Park Area and am looking at sending my son to either

Hong Wen where we are < 1Km away
SJI within 2km away

Only eligible for phase 2C as have no affiliations with any schools, my son is a SC, wife is SC and I am a PR
As I understand it Hong Wen will need balloting at < 1km and SJI has historically needed balloting within 2km.
The problem is which one should I apply for to stand a chance? Do we wait to see which one has more spaces and applications?
My gut instinct is just try Hong Wen

Ideally we want a mixed / co-ed school because we have a daughter ( SG50 born ) and I this could be another tough year for primary school entry.

We have a few other backup options like Farrer Park Primary or Stamford
Any advice from the more experienced people?
Thanks

[mum2km]

Hi everyone. Clueless mum to a dragon boy here. We are SC and only eligible for Phase 2C for all of the nearby schools. Moving is not an option right now. The problem is 2 of the schools nearby my house are popular schools. Geylang Methodist Primary (<1km) and Maha Bodhi (1-2km). Actually, MBS is much more convenient for my family. I know both are slim chance, but do you think zero chance for me to even trying Maha Bodhi?

[floppy]

chunda:

I am totally new to this system of primary school allocations.

Rearranging your comments:
[quote]Ideally we want a mixed / co-ed school because we have a daughter ( SG50 born ) and I this could be another tough year for primary school entry.
...
As I understand it Hong Wen will need balloting at < 1km and SJI has historically needed balloting within 2km.
...
My gut instinct is just try Hong Wen.
....
We have a few other backup options like Farrer Park Primary or Stamford. [/quote]Answer on a postcard.

[floppy]

mum2km:

Hi everyone. Clueless mum to a dragon boy here. We are SC and only eligible for Phase 2C for all of the nearby schools. Moving is not an option right now. The problem is 2 of the schools nearby my house are popular schools. Geylang Methodist Primary (<1km) and Maha Bodhi (1-2km). Actually, MBS is much more convenient for my family. I know both are slim chance, but do you think zero chance for me to even trying Maha Bodhi?

Popularity of Maha Bodhi is declining in the last couple of years where SC < 2km could actually sneak in (apart from last year, do so without balloting). There’s a possibility that the trend may continue this year and you could stand a chance for the school.

However, if the heat for Maha Bodhi gets too hot for you to handle or the odds for Maha Bodhi shortens considerably, you may want to apply in Geylang Methodist Primary. You are almost guaranteed a spot here if you are applying < 1km. The school hardly ballots for SC < 2km.

[zac's mum]

floppy:

chunda:

I am totally new to this system of primary school allocations.

Rearranging your comments:
[quote]Ideally we want a mixed / co-ed school because we have a daughter ( SG50 born ) and I this could be another tough year for primary school entry.
...
As I understand it Hong Wen will need balloting at < 1km and SJI has historically needed balloting within 2km.
...
My gut instinct is just try Hong Wen.
....
We have a few other backup options like Farrer Park Primary or Stamford.

Answer on a postcard.[/quote]Brilliant answer floppy! Yes that is indeed the logical sequence. I fully concur with your suggestion.

[mum2km]

floppy:

mum2km:

Hi everyone. Clueless mum to a dragon boy here. We are SC and only eligible for Phase 2C for all of the nearby schools. Moving is not an option right now. The problem is 2 of the schools nearby my house are popular schools. Geylang Methodist Primary (<1km) and Maha Bodhi (1-2km). Actually, MBS is much more convenient for my family. I know both are slim chance, but do you think zero chance for me to even trying Maha Bodhi?

Popularity of Maha Bodhi is declining in the last couple of years where SC < 2km could actually sneak in (apart from last year, do so without balloting). There’s a possibility that the trend may continue this year and you could stand a chance for the school.

However, if the heat for Maha Bodhi gets too hot for you to handle or the odds for Maha Bodhi shortens considerably, you may want to apply in Geylang Methodist Primary. You are almost guaranteed a spot here if you are applying < 1km. The school hardly ballots for SC < 2km.

Thank you so much!! I'm going to take your advice.

[preciousgal]

hi parents, like to seek advice, if you are staying in admirately. I am a ex student of chongfu. will u prefer to put your kids in chongfu since is a good sch or you will find a sch near your hse(woodlands).


My main concern is the child might be very tired due to the distance. Especially gt to wake up at 6am while he sleep close to 11pm. 2nd: I find that even if is a good sch, the child may not excel well in their studies. Meaning if he can excel, he goes anywhere also the same?

[preciousgal]

hi parents, like to seek advice, if you are staying in admirately. I am a ex student of chongfu. will u prefer to put your kids in chongfu since is a good sch or you will find a sch near your hse(woodlands).


My main concern is the child might be very tired due to the distance. Especially gt to wake up at 6am while he sleep close to 11pm. 2nd: I find that even if is a good sch, the child may not excel well in their studies. Meaning if he can excel, he goes anywhere also the same?