2018 P1 registration exercise for 2019 intake

[tinywings]

rosm:

Lexy:

[quote=\"rosm\"]I stay at Simei and I’m thinking to register for

1. Chongzheng (1-2km)
2. Raffles (>2km)

In dilemma which one should I choose. From history, balloting will be required for both school. I’m thinking to choose St. Anthony Canossian or Changkat as my back up for Phase 2C supplementary. Any kind soul can advise?

you should consider alternative.

ChongZheng usually balloting within 1-2km, this year 13 more applicant in phase 1 than last year. it looks like very close for a balloting or full within 1km. even if 1-2km ballot, the odd may not be favourable.

as for RGPS, this year phase 1 is lesser than last year. but for more than 2km folks, you are facing about 2 applicants to 1 vacancy odds.

Changkat is safe for 2Cs and st anthony canossian has 60 more places so should be fine as well.

The places that you considered are abit every where so maybe you can consider CHIJ katong, GMPS, and haig girls.

Thank you for the advice!
I stay at Simei but work around Clementi area. Therefore I’m thinking whether to choose a school near my house or should try a more popular school but further away. I need to travel to the west everyday anyway. I have another younger girl, that’s why I’m thinking will I have a better chance if I choose a girls school since I have two daughters only at home. Seems like girls school is more likely to get than co-ed school?

Among the school listed, which one will be a better school?
Chongzheng, Raffles, Changkat, St Anthony Canossian, CHIJ Katong, Haigs Girls, GMPS

The schools that are within 1km from my house are Angsana and East Spring which I’m not very keen.

1-2km I have Gongshang, Chongzheng, Changkat, Poi Ching, Yumin[/quote]Agree. Your case a sch near home would be a better choice. Think about what happens if u r on MC or on leave, u have to drive them from East to West then u head back home to the East, not feasible.

[summer83]

bruce_wayne:

quick question.


Of the 40 spots allocated for 2B and 2C, are they evenly split? Meaning 20 for 2B and 20 for 2C?

Thank you!

yes.. is evenly split..

[greenjelly]

MrsK:

greenjelly:

Hi all,

I am in a dilemma between 2 schools - Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)- phase 2a1, >2km or
St Margaret's Prinary School - phase 2c, 1-2 km.

I have pretty good memories of my days in Fairfield, but my main concern is the distance. My elder son is currently in a
boys school. So having siblings in different schools is not an issue for me.

Which school would u select? Appeciate your kind advice/opinions. Thanks'

St Margaret’s primary is moving to a temporary site jan 2020-Dec 2021 at 2 mattar road (current machpherson primary)

Thanks for the info!

[bruce_wayne]

summer83:

bruce_wayne:

quick question.


Of the 40 spots allocated for 2B and 2C, are they evenly split? Meaning 20 for 2B and 20 for 2C?

Thank you!

yes.. is evenly split..

Thank you. a couple of related qns.. Assuming there is leftover in 2B phase, it will roll over to 2C? assuming the 2B child doesn't get in due to ballot, can they immediately be put on waiting list or must wait for 2C to conclude? What's the earliest for wait list, listing?

[forthelilones]

Hi dear experienced parents, please advice me.

Both schools Im targeting we only qualify at Phase 2C<1km. For first school base on KP historical chart it is normally 4 times oversubscribed at Phase 2C but for our 2nd choice we can quite safely get a place at phase 2C. Let's say if we ballot for the first school unsuccessfully then we will end up at phase 2CS for our 2nd choice which may need balloting at this stage. Do you guys think its worth taking the risk for the (supposedly better) first school but risk having to ballot at phase 2CS if unsuccessful or do you think we should take a safer route of just going to our 2nd choice(likely no ballot required) but supposedly just an average school ? :thankyou:

[cindycsm]

NH update


http://nanhuapri.moe.edu.sg/about-us/admission/p1-registration/news-update

[kittypie]

janet88:

Zappy:

[quote=\"kittypie\"]Hi, I am an old girl of MGS Primary (Blackmores) and am likely to get in at phase 2A(2). But it's quite a distance from my place. School bus picks up at 620am for my area. However, I am also keen in Alexandra Primary School which is within 1km from my place. Would appreciate any advice as to which school to go for as I am now in dilemma. And what are my chances. Thanks in advance!! :thankyou:

6:20am is quite ok, rt?
I'd think having your daughter to go in to your alma mater would be a big plus.
Additionally, the affiliation to MGS when she is choosing sec schools in 6 year's time is another bonus.

looking at balloting history of MGS at BT...there is no balloting for phase 2A2 all these years, not even in 2006 (dragon year for year 2000). so it should be safe to register your daughter in your former school. affiliation will help a lot especially with the new AL grading system. it's like having a safety net. waking up at 6am for the school bus to reach at 620am is not that bad.
do consider.[/quote]Thank you, Zappy & janet88! Just wondering, how important & helpful is affiliation? Many parents are very concerned about this. Thank you!

[Zappy]

kittypie:

Thank you, Zappy & janet88! Just wondering, how important & helpful is affiliation? Many parents are very concerned about this. Thank you!

I wouldn't say that people are very concerned but it is an obvious advantage.

If her subsequent PSLE results are very good, then she can still choose go into any school of her choice via PSLE results (or DSA). But with affiliation, she can get into the affiliated secondary school at a much lower COP. That lessens the pressure / stress since there is a safety net option available. I believe for MGS, that's 220 vs 250+ (?) which is a very big advantage. This will obviously be different in your daughter's year since it is the AL system (not T-score) but the basic concept should remain the same.

She's also not obligated to go into the affiliated school, but this just keeps all the options open until you need to make the decisions.

[cindycsm]

CHS balloting outside 2KM.

[Tokidoki]

cindycsm:

CHS balloting outside 2KM.

> 118 register under phase 2A1?