[Bukit Merah] Primary Schools
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Hi, my boy is going to P1 next yr and I'm still trying to decide which sch to go to.
I stayed @ Bt. Panjang so the <1km better sch wld be Greenridge but was told might need balloting for phrase 2C.
I was from Zhangde Pri Sch (which is getting quite popular now) and surely get a place if I were to put my boy there. But I would have to move hse
Any advice would be appreciated
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ml15:
Based on past stats, Greenridge has no balloting for Phase 2C for the past 2 years, probably cos the 'crowd' was trying their luck at Bukit Panjang Pri and Beacon. One of the likely reasons that Greenridge may ballot this year may stem from the school's reduction in intake to slowly convert to single session (just my guess).
I stayed @ Bt. Panjang so the <1km better sch wld be Greenridge but was told might need balloting for phrase 2C.
Moving house is no big issue, although Zhangde may seems an easy way out. You may want to compare your second choice school in Bt Panjang (Zhenghua is the next popular one after Greenridge) and see if you can accept your second choice school...if yes..then you need not move house.
Most parents in your shoes will register at Phase 2A2 at say Zhangde, then monitor the TUR at Greenridge in Phase 2C then at Day 3 of Phase 2C, assess their chances before deciding whether to withdraw from Zhangde (last day, station one parent in each school as withdrawal of application usually requires the presence of parents to do so) and try their luck at Greenridge.
At that crucial point, you will then truly feel whether you are willing to move for a place in Zhangde, or don't wanna move, but try your luck at Greenridge
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Thx so much for the advice. Actually Zhenghua is alot more convenient then Greenridge. But I Greenridge is a better sch as compared... sigh... it's so hard to choose...
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ml15:
Thx so much for the advice. Actually Zhenghua is alot more convenient then Greenridge. But I Greenridge is a better sch as compared... sigh... it's so hard to choose...
Academically, Greenridge has a better record.
But if your child is into http://www.zhenghuapri.moe.edu.sg/progAesthetics.html, Zhenghua would be a better choice. -
How is the technique to do last minute withdrawal & enrollment in Phase 2C? I may have a case where enroll Phase 1 in Radin Mas but would like to try CHIJ (Kellock) in Phase 2C.
Required to standby 2 parents where one at which school? Stressful a not?
Standby at the last 30 minutes of registration time? Very afraid in the end no places for both school then ended up in Phase 2C Supplementary.
Those who have such kind of experiences do share if you have. -
titank:
First u register under phase 1 in Radin Mas which is guaranteed a place. And then on last day of phase 2C, u need to standby 1 parent at each school. The one at CHIJ must check with the admin staff what are ur chances in CHIJ based on ur distance. That is, how many places they have vs how many applicants under same distance category as u. Once u judge that ur chances are good, maybe 15 mins before closing time, the parent at Radin Mas must withdraw before the one at CHIJ submit. Note sometimes the computer system may be a bit slow. So the 15 mins is subjective.How is the technique to do last minute withdrawal & enrollment in Phase 2C? I may have a case where enroll Phase 1 in Radin Mas but would like to try CHIJ (Kellock) in Phase 2C.
Required to standby 2 parents where one at which school? Stressful a not? Standby at the last 30 minutes of registration time? Very afraid in the end no places for both school then ended up in Phase 2C Supplementary. Those who have such kind of experiences do share if you have.
Stress level, definitely high, LOL. U never know if there are any last minute parents rushing in to apply at CHIJ after u had done ur calculations. Anyway, good luck! -
Luanee:
...First u register under phase 1 in Radin Mas which is guaranteed a place...
Luanee, just a quick note of thanks for helping out answer questions about P1 registration in this Forum. Really appreciate your helpful insights! -
ChiefKiasu:
Luanee, just a quick note of thanks for helping out answer questions about P1 registration in this Forum. Really appreciate your helpful insights!
Wow chief, great that u find my inputs helpful! Hee... actually I just using this forum to help me past time in office, LOL... -
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Hi All,
As I had performed PV for both 2 schools, I would have chance to enroll in Phase 2B. Does anyone have any extra infromation pertaining to these 2 schools?
In terms of transportation, Radin Mas seem better as there are buses serve from Bus Interchange & can just alight right outside.
River Valley seem rather remote as it is quite a distance for the school gate to walk all the way out to the main road to take the SBS buses. -
Hi Titank
I was told that there is a side road to Kim Seng Road (Great World City). Its about 5 minutes walk.
Cheers
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