[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[newae]

janet_lee88:

I think it's rather late to apply to be a PV, but you can still write in to the school to enquire. Do check out this link for balloting history.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/bukit-timah
For Pei Hwa, there is no balloting for those living less than 1km for 2008/2009 ie to say that all living within 1km are taken in.

It doesn't matter whether you are Christian or Buddhist.

Hi Janet,

Thx for the reply!

However I do not understand the chart..
U mean within 1km, sure will take in base on past records?

Any idea, is the school single session?
For PV, can share whether what services they required?

Thx!

[janet88]

Hi Newae,

P1/2 are in afternoon session for now.
For PV, it really depends on the type of help the school requires…could be traffic warden, admin work, or story-telling.

For 2008/2009, balloting wasn’t required for those staying within 1km, ONLY those staying 1-2km (yellow) need to ballot. However, that’s not to say that it stays this way every year. Kids born in 2001 need to ballot (see chart for 2007).

[newae]

janet_lee88:

Hi Newae,

P1/2 are in afternoon session for now.
For PV, it really depends on the type of help the school requires...could be traffic warden, admin work, or story-telling.

For 2008/2009, balloting wasn't required for those staying within 1km, ONLY those staying 1-2km (yellow) need to ballot. However, that's not to say that it stays this way every year. Kids born in 2001 need to ballot (see chart for 2007).

Thx Janet...

[janet88]

Hi newae,

You are welcome.
I hope your son successfully gets into Pei Hwa too. As for PV, rules change ever so constantly…do call in and ask how you can apply. Either write in/email or apply manually on form in the school.

My family are Buddhists too, but kids were in Christian kindergartens. Son refuses to step into temple since K1, while daughter (K2) sings Christian hymms everyday.

[3CsMom]

My twin girls will be starting P1 in 2014 and I’m trying to figure out when do I need to apply for PV? We are aiming for Pei Hwa mainly because I have a son whom is 2 years younger. I can’t find any info in the school website. Can someone advise me?

[BigDevil]

3CsMom:

My twin girls will be starting P1 in 2014 and I'm trying to figure out when do I need to apply for PV? We are aiming for Pei Hwa mainly because I have a son whom is 2 years younger. I can't find any info in the school website. Can someone advise me?

For children starting school in 2014, you will be having P1 registration in 2013. You will need to complete your PV committment by Jun 2013, so your PV duty cycle is Jul 2012 - Jun 2013...meaning you might need to apply for PV anytime between mid 2011 to early 2012. Best check with the school.

[3CsMom]

BigDevil:

3CsMom:

My twin girls will be starting P1 in 2014 and I'm trying to figure out when do I need to apply for PV? We are aiming for Pei Hwa mainly because I have a son whom is 2 years younger. I can't find any info in the school website. Can someone advise me?

For children starting school in 2014, you will be having P1 registration in 2013. You will need to complete your PV committment by Jun 2013, so your PV duty cycle is Jul 2012 - Jun 2013...meaning you might need to apply for PV anytime between mid 2011 to early 2012. Best check with the school.

Thanks! Btw, do we need to stay in a certain km to qualify for PV duty in a particular school? Do you think the school takes in PV based on distance?

[BigDevil]

3CsMom:

Thanks! Btw, do we need to stay in a certain km to qualify for PV duty in a particular school? Do you think the school takes in PV based on distance?

The PV selection criteria differs from one school to another, and it's typically not revealed to us what they are. I would say that the school will select based on needs. So if you have a special ability to offer, you will have a better chance of being selected.

[janet88]

3Csmom,

The school takes in PVs based on the needs.
For eg, when hubby & I were interviewed for PV in Pei Hwa, there was a couple there who were chosen to provide entrepreneur support or something like that. There was a lady who did PV with me on an ad-hoc basis who stays in Bukit Panjang (definitely more than 2km) but she was able to offer her time and effort as and when the school required.

I also know of someone who did more than 40 hours PV offering photography services in Henry Park. If you have something special to offer, you will stand a better chance to be selected, but do bear in mind that there is no guarantee of putting your child in the school even after completing PV.

[3CsMom]

janet_lee88:

3Csmom,

The school takes in PVs based on the needs.
For eg, when hubby & I were interviewed for PV in Pei Hwa, there was a couple there who were chosen to provide entrepreneur support or something like that. There was a lady who did PV with me on an ad-hoc basis who stays in Bukit Panjang (definitely more than 2km) but she was able to offer her time and effort as and when the school required.

I also know of someone who did more than 40 hours PV offering photography services in Henry Park. If you have something special to offer, you will stand a better chance to be selected, but do bear in mind that there is no guarantee of putting your child in the school even after completing PV.

Thank you so much, janet_lee88!
When do you think I should start contacting the school regarding PV? Is it better to write or call them? There isn't any info/form in the website. I'm just afraid that I will miss the dateline for application (already being kiasu!)