2019 P1 Registration Exercise for 2020 In-take

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[quote=Sazaethh post_id=1911795 time=1558680009 user_id=147451]We have exercised OTP for a resale in Punggol. Both Horizon and Mee Toh are within 1km.
We have the option for 2A1 at Gongshang Primary. Thinking if should forgo 2A1 or ballot for 2C for MeeToh/Horizon. What are the chances or should just go ahead with Gongshang?
Is there a possibility to request for transfer after the P1 registration exercise?

Punggol is an extremely young estate, and Mee Toh / Horizon are both popular with the residents. There are at least 2 or 3 other schools within the same 1km radius. If you don't ballot for these 2 schools, the likelihood of a successful transfer is very low because all your neighbours you meet are either eyeing the schools or seeking a transfer.

Thanks Floppy.. hard decision to make. if cant get into this, will have to look for alternative again.. maybe should just stick to Gongshang and travel instead.[/quote]Phase 2A1 comes before Phase 2C. Mee Toh and Horizon are guaranteed to go into balloting, and you can't go back to Gongshang if you choose to withdraw and participate in their balloting at Phase 2C.

TBH, not that hard a decision. There are still Oasis, Waterway, Punggol View and a few other options.

[Destan84]

Hi all…am staying in Punggol. Only within 1-2km from nan chiau( preferred sch). Wife’s primary school alumni is Hong Wen school. Not sure if should try balloting for nan chiau under the 1-2km category(which I think will be very over subscribed) or just go for Hong Wen.


Any inputs will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!

[DD76]

Hi Everyone


I am a newbie here and have spent a long time reading through most of the posts discussing choices of school and the process on this forum.
Thank you to each and everyone for the information shared. Very helpful indeed.

My son will be going for P1 2020 intake and we are considering TKPS or Cedar Primary for him.
We are Singaporean PR and want a balanced co-ed school for him.

Will be very grateful for any advice from the experts

TKPS Questions:
1) I believe the school will move to the old / newly furbished campus in Jan 2020. Is this still the plan or will 2020 P1 children go to the current campus?

2) We are not in the Marine Parade GRC and wondering what are the chances for us in P2C?

3) What is the general reputation for this school - academically and CCA wise?

4) Is the student ratio a true mix of nationalities and backgrounds as their website suggests?

Cedar Primary Questions:
1) I believe the school is meant to merge with MacPherson Primary this year. Has that happened or will it take place in 2020?

2) We live in the Bendemeer area and come in the 1 - 2 km radius for this school and wondering what are the chances for us in P2C?

3) What is the general reputation for this school - academically and CCA wise?

4) What is the student ratio like?

Thank you so much in advance!
Newbie P1 Mum 2020 intake

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Hi all..am staying in Punggol. Only within 1-2km from nan chiau( preferred sch). Wife’s primary school alumni is Hong Wen school. Not sure if should try balloting for nan chiau under the 1-2km category(which I think will be very over subscribed) or just go for Hong Wen.

Any inputs will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!

Unless you are registering in Phase 2B or earlier, any discussion for NCPS is meaningless as it ballots < 1km in Phase 2C. Your only real option is Hong Wen or another school. You have to consider the logistics getting to / fro Hong Wen va getting another school in Punggol.

[Destan84]

Thanks for the quick reply. Any feedback on Hong Wen school?

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Thanks for the quick reply. Any feedback on Hong Wen school?

You are almost guaranteed a place for Phase 2A1 or 2A2. You will have to decide whether it’s worth the journey every day.

[Destan84]

Yeah…Thats the dilemma I have…not sure if it is worthwhile to choose Hong Wen compared to the within 1km schools like Punggol green, Punggol view and Rivervale primary. Headache.

[zac's mum]

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Yeah..Thats the dilemma I have..not sure if it is worthwhile to choose Hong Wen compared to the within 1km schools like Punggol green, Punggol view and Rivervale primary. Headache.

Ask yourself, did HWS do a good job teaching your wife? Did she enjoy the culture over there? How did she fare for her PSLE and was that due to the teachers’ help (or lack thereof)??

[Destan84]

It was a good 20 years back already…haha…but I guess the culture back then for her was quite okay

[jedamum]

Rule of thumb that I would use when considering forgoing P2A in school X to get a shot at balloting in school Y in phase 2C is


. Do you have a backup school in phase 2CS that you can accept that you can almost guarantee you be able to get in (eg, a lot of vacancies based on past statistics) if you fail in your ballot for P2C school of choice, best is you are SC and within 1km (for the P2CS school) for increased chances.

Otherwise facing a second ballot at P2CS needs heart of steel. Or tissue paper/handkerchief.

Or you can go for P2A school first. Then consider shifting house for the kids sake or transfer the kid nearer to home if commuting eventually takes its toll.

All the best!