All About Parent Volunteers (PV)

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CSTZ:

Thank you for the reply.It is Westwood primary school. They already mentioned that they will not like the way that parent stop at 40 hrs and appear only at P1 registration time. But didn't mention how long they need it.

If the finishing line is 40 hours, then 40 hours it is.
Don't like the way how that works, doesn't mean you can stop the way how it works.

[janet88]

CSTZ:

Thank you for the reply.It is Westwood primary school. They already mentioned that they will not like the way that parent stop at 40 hrs and appear only at P1 registration time. But didn't mention how long they need it.

we served 60 hours although 40 hours is the minimum. there were not many PVs accepted, so hubby continued to serve the school. work wasn't very hard and he didn't feel good just clocking up minimum hours.

[HHMummy]

Started serving PV since Jul 17 and I’ve surpassed the required hours during this 1st half of the term already. Will continue with the PV duties during the 2nd half of the term as I’ve observed that there’s not enough PVs helping out and genuinely wanna contribute what little I can. I know at this stage, our P1 slot is still not guaranteed but doesn’t matter. After serving for some time, I’ve made friends and bonded with the others along the way. Maybe I’m too idealistic but I’ve developed a sense of attachment and responsibility towards the school since embarking on this PV journey so it’s no longer about just fulfilling the required hours to qualify for P2B registration anymore.

[janet88]

HHMummy:

Will continue with the PV duties during the 2nd half of the term as I've observed that there's not enough PVs helping out and genuinely wanna contribute what little I can. I know at this stage, our P1 slot is still not guaranteed but doesn't matter. After serving for some time, I've made friends and bonded with the others along the way. Maybe I'm too idealistic but I've developed a sense of attachment and responsibility towards the school since embarking on this PV journey so it's no longer about just fulfilling the required hours to qualify for P2B registration anymore.

hubby was the one who served majority of the PV hours. although there is no guarantee, what is important is having sense of attachment and getting a better understanding of the school culture and environment. this PV journey should be done not purely because of getting into the school. i still remember my son volunteered my name for all his excursions after he got into the school.

[charlestrip]

Hi parents, tried to find my answer browsing through this thread until my eye hurt…so please pardon me for this simple question. I’m wondering if PV for more than 1 year is allowed or would bring any benefit? I saw some older posts suggesting that some popular schools give priority to parents who served longer than 1 year, but that was back in 2008 so not sure if this is still the case. Also, i’m trying to minimize the risk of application rejection for the year that matters, based on the assumption that prior PV experience would give me an advantage when re-applying for another year.


Thanks in advance for your advice!

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charlestrip:

Hi parents, tried to find my answer browsing through this thread until my eye hurt...so please pardon me for this simple question. I'm wondering if PV for more than 1 year is allowed or would bring any benefit? I saw some older posts suggesting that some popular schools give priority to parents who served longer than 1 year, but that was back in 2008 so not sure if this is still the case. Also, i'm trying to minimize the risk of application rejection for the year that matters, based on the assumption that prior PV experience would give me an advantage when re-applying for another year.


Thanks in advance for your advice!

The crux of the matter is not whether you serve longer than 1 yr or not, it’s:
A) the number of PV hours required; and
B) when application for PV starts

Some schools require 40hrs and application starts 2 years prior to registration. If you serve longer than 1 year (but less than 2yrs) and failed to hit the 40hrs, you’re out. If you intend to serve longer than 2 years, that won’t be helpful since you would have missed your registration. It is not possible to start earlier as well since application hasn’t started yet.

[zac's mum]

charlestrip:

”popular schools give priority to parents who served longer than 1 year, but that was back in 2008”

Really??! I doubt so.

There is no stratification in phase 2B. Every person who qualifies under phase 2B has an equal chance during balloting (1 ball each). The only “priority” the school has leeway to give is if you are balloted out. They may be kind enough to put you higher on the waitlist.

[Hongyutian]

Hello,


Im actually in a big dilemma now…
Need the pros advise.

My girl is born in 2014, which means PV registration starts this year for some of the schools.

I actually shortlist a few school:
1) Scgs (PV doesnt need to be within 1-2km)
2) St nick/rosyth (pv need to be within 1km)
Meaning need to move house by this yr before sep
3) Rgps (base on past stats 2C ballot heng sway got chance)
4) last option school at my hse downstairs but also need balloting at 2c within 1km

What should i do…

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Hongyutian:

...
I actually shortlist a few school:
1) Scgs (PV doesnt need to be within 1-2km)
2) St nick/rosyth (pv need to be within 1km)
Meaning need to move house by this yr before sep
3) Rgps (base on past stats 2C ballot heng sway got chance)
4) last option school at my hse downstairs but also need balloting at 2c within 1km

What should i do..

I don't know what you should do, but I do know option 2 is probably the most stupid one to take.
Imagine, all that effort... only to see you being rejected as a PV :evil:

[Hongyutian]

Ya lo… thats my worries