2018 P1 registration exercise for 2019 intake

[bbabyblue]

qms:

bbabyblue:

So meaning for Radin Mas Primary under phrase 2C, there could be other applicants (PR or SC staying outside 1km) trying to apply as well?

For the past few years, RMPS only accepted applicants (SCs) staying within 1 km of the school during P2C. Applicants staying beyond 1 km were advised to register elsewhere. Hence, there was one particular year that balloting was for SCs in the 1-2 km category as everybody flocked to Alexandra PS. Other than that year, this school had been balloting only for SCs < 1 km for almost eight years.

With the change in principal not sure, though, whether the school will continue to accept applications from SCs < 1 km only.

2C only has 20 seats, if there are more than 20 SC who are staying less than 1km applying for RMPS, most likely all will have to go through balloting? :nailbite:

[summer83]

Poi Ching TUR in term of % at the end of 2A is highest since 2006, so I wouldnt say the TUR is not so good.


In terms of risk.

Poi Ching safe chance.
Followed by Gongshang - within 1km but you need to watch the number for within 1km. - good odds.
St hilda this year at the very least should be balloting for 1-2km folks. and could be the first year balloting is needed for within 1km. - low chance[/quote]

Some schools don’t need to review.
There’s hardly any reviews on NYPS, ATS, CHS, HPPS, etc either. Guess it didn’t affect their popularity :evil:[/quote]

btw Gongshang & Poi Ching, which is a better choice?? i'm just worried abt the chinese standard in Poi Ching.. :scratchhead:

[Eveeve12]

[quote]With the change in principal not sure, though, whether the school will continue to accept applications from SCs < 1 km only.[/quote]
Any feedback on RMPS or info on changes in that school with the change in principal? Thanks.

[zac's mum]

Eveeve12:

Any feedback on RMPS or info on changes in that school with the change in principal? Thanks.

I got a friend’s child in Radin Mas. Entered same year as the new principal, so she can’t comment on the difference.

The main thing is, RMPS gives a LOT of homework and academic standard is high. Tests are surprise tests, no date or warning given beforehand. If your child is average to below average, be prepared for lots of tears and to do extra coaching at home to keep up.

[Eveeve12]

zac's mum:

Eveeve12:

Any feedback on RMPS or info on changes in that school with the change in principal? Thanks.

I got a friend’s child in Radin Mas. Entered same year as the new principal, so she can’t comment on the difference.

The main thing is, RMPS gives a LOT of homework and academic standard is high. Tests are surprise tests, no date or warning given beforehand. If your child is average to below average, be prepared for lots of tears and to do extra coaching at home to keep up.

Thanks for quick response. Is homework a daily thing from p1 onwards?
If child is less academic inclined, should I try other schools in this case?

[zac's mum]

Eveeve12:

zac's mum:

[quote=\"Eveeve12\"]Any feedback on RMPS or info on changes in that school with the change in principal? Thanks.

I got a friend’s child in Radin Mas. Entered same year as the new principal, so she can’t comment on the difference.

The main thing is, RMPS gives a LOT of homework and academic standard is high. Tests are surprise tests, no date or warning given beforehand. If your child is average to below average, be prepared for lots of tears and to do extra coaching at home to keep up.

Thanks for quick response. Is homework a daily thing from p1 onwards?
If child is less academic inclined, should I try other schools in this case?[/quote]Yes. P1 stress level already way up high.

Please consider your other nearby options. RMPS has reputation of most stressful in that district.

[floppy]

summer83:

btw Gongshang & Poi Ching, which is a better choice?? i'm just worried abt the chinese standard in Poi Ching.. :scratchhead:

Let me try to get this straight...

You are worried about the Chinese standard of a SAP school
or
are you worried about not being able to catch up with the Chinese standard standard of a SAP school
:scared:

[Eveeve12]

zac's mum:

Yes. P1 stress level already way up high.

Please consider your other nearby options. RMPS has reputation of most stressful in that district.

Thanks. Would Haig Girls be more suitable for child who is not academically inclined?

[qms]

zac's mum:

I got a friend’s child in Radin Mas. Entered same year as the new principal, so she can’t comment on the difference.


The main thing is, RMPS gives a LOT of homework and academic standard is high. Tests are surprise tests, no date or warning given beforehand. If your child is average to below average, be prepared for lots of tears and to do extra coaching at home to keep up.

Your friend's child entered the same year as the new principal? So, the child should be in secondary school now? Just want to confirm we are referring to the same principal as my understanding is totally different from yours.

[summer83]

floppy:

summer83:

btw Gongshang & Poi Ching, which is a better choice?? i'm just worried abt the chinese standard in Poi Ching.. :scratchhead:

Let me try to get this straight...

You are worried about the Chinese standard of a SAP school
or
are you worried about not being able to catch up with the Chinese standard standard of a SAP school
:scared:

Ha.. okok.. rephrase.. i'm worried my kid not able to catch up with the chinese standard in Poi Ching. Though poi ching looks like a better choice (in terms of maybe no need to ballot under 2B) than gongshang.