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Davischew\" post_id=\"1962871\" time=\"1581295858\" user_id=\"132882:

GetawayJ\" post_id=\"1962851\" time=\"1581262685\" user_id=\"137443:

Hi parents!

Newbie here. I have a 2014 boy and am considering my options for next year's intake. My hubby is an old boy and he joined OBA. He has the membership card, so I assume we qualify for 2A1? I read some of you mentioned a letter from OBA, but I don't know if he has that.

We live outside 2km and don't intend to move. However, from my past reading, I think we are quite safe regardless of distance in Phase 2A1?

Also my hubby has a preference towards ACPS as compared to ACJS. Are there any school fun fairs that we can go to get a general sense of both schools? I know everything is cancelled now because of the coronavirus, but if someone could share the event and the period when it is likely to happen, that would be great, so that I can keep a lookout. I assume the respective calendars on the school website would be the best place for me to track such information?

Lastly, where can I find out more information re student care? I look at the Epworth website, but there is not much.

Thanks so much and stay healthy

Firstly, get the letter from OBA, and at least 1 year membership. ACSP 2A1 should be safe , or might need balloting for >2km. And we can’t compare that with ACSJ as OBA doesn’t applies, so either 2B or 2C and if you are >2km, can forget it. Epworth has basic student care facilities, food, games, spelling, Ting Xie, homework, and if time allows, assessment books. They are sort of non-profit center so we can’t expect much.

I think there ought to be some clarity and more info is required.

Is the husband a former student of ACSI, ACS BR, ACSP or ACSJ? Anyone who has attended any of the ACS schools for at least one year is eligible to join ACSOBA. However, only ACSP old boy is eligible for ACSP Phase 2A2 application. Status-ship is not transferrable, i.e. an old boy of another ACS school would not be eligible for Phase 2A1/2 in ACSP.

[GetawayJ]

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Davischew\" post_id=\"1962871\" time=\"1581295858\" user_id=\"132882:

[quote=GetawayJ post_id=1962851 time=1581262685 user_id=137443]Hi parents!

Newbie here. I have a 2014 boy and am considering my options for next year's intake. My hubby is an old boy and he joined OBA. He has the membership card, so I assume we qualify for 2A1? I read some of you mentioned a letter from OBA, but I don't know if he has that.

We live outside 2km and don't intend to move. However, from my past reading, I think we are quite safe regardless of distance in Phase 2A1?

Also my hubby has a preference towards ACPS as compared to ACJS. Are there any school fun fairs that we can go to get a general sense of both schools? I know everything is cancelled now because of the coronavirus, but if someone could share the event and the period when it is likely to happen, that would be great, so that I can keep a lookout. I assume the respective calendars on the school website would be the best place for me to track such information?

Lastly, where can I find out more information re student care? I look at the Epworth website, but there is not much.

Thanks so much and stay healthy

Firstly, get the letter from OBA, and at least 1 year membership. ACSP 2A1 should be safe , or might need balloting for >2km. And we can’t compare that with ACSJ as OBA doesn’t applies, so either 2B or 2C and if you are >2km, can forget it. Epworth has basic student care facilities, food, games, spelling, Ting Xie, homework, and if time allows, assessment books. They are sort of non-profit center so we can’t expect much.

I think there ought to be some clarity and more info is required.

Is the husband a former student of ACSI, ACS BR, ACSP or ACSJ? Anyone who has attended any of the ACS schools for at least one year is eligible to join ACSOBA. However, only ACSP old boy is eligible for ACSP Phase 2A2 application. Status-ship is not transferrable, i.e. an old boy of another ACS school would not be eligible for Phase 2A1/2 in ACSP.[/quote]
Oh! Thanks for clarifying. I didn't realise that and my hubby obviously didn't know as well. I'm from MGS (Sec) and our alumni status is valid for primary school admission, so I assume it would work the same in ACS too.

Anyway, he is ACPS and ACSI old boy. So that qualifies us for 2A1?

What is this letter from OBA? What does the letter state? That he is an old boy of ACPS? That he has been accepted in OBA? Do we have to specially ask for a letter from OBA?

[Davischew]

GetawayJ\" post_id=\"1962875\" time=\"1581299838\" user_id=\"137443:

floppy\" post_id=\"1962872\" time=\"1581298901\" user_id=\"97579:

[quote=Davischew post_id=1962871 time=1581295858 user_id=132882]
Firstly, get the letter from OBA, and at least 1 year membership. ACSP 2A1 should be safe , or might need balloting for >2km. And we can’t compare that with ACSJ as OBA doesn’t applies, so either 2B or 2C and if you are >2km, can forget it. Epworth has basic student care facilities, food, games, spelling, Ting Xie, homework, and if time allows, assessment books. They are sort of non-profit center so we can’t expect much.

I think there ought to be some clarity and more info is required.

Is the husband a former student of ACSI, ACS BR, ACSP or ACSJ? Anyone who has attended any of the ACS schools for at least one year is eligible to join ACSOBA. However, only ACSP old boy is eligible for ACSP Phase 2A2 application. Status-ship is not transferrable, i.e. an old boy of another ACS school would not be eligible for Phase 2A1/2 in ACSP.

Oh! Thanks for clarifying. I didn't realise that and my hubby obviously didn't know as well. I'm from MGS (Sec) and our alumni status is valid for primary school admission, so I assume it would work the same in ACS too.

Anyway, he is ACPS and ACSI old boy. So that qualifies us for 2A1?

What is this letter from OBA? What does the letter state? That he is an old boy of ACPS? That he has been accepted in OBA? Do we have to specially ask for a letter from OBA?[/quote]Tell them you want to register 2A1, they will give you the correct letter.

[Megxx]

Hi! New to this forum. I will be registering my boy for acps this year and am looking for student care option. Understand they have one within the campus which provide basic care, just wondering anyone has other options to suggest? Preferably one where

school bus can pick him up from the school and drop him at the center. Thanks in advance

[Davischew]

Megxx\" post_id=\"1966577\" time=\"1583898328\" user_id=\"184626:

Hi! New to this forum. I will be registering my boy for acps this year and am looking for student care option. Understand they have one within the campus which provide basic care, just wondering anyone has other options to suggest? Preferably one where
school bus can pick him up from the school and drop him at the center. Thanks in advance

You can call learning leap to check if they have this arrangement.
https://learningleap.com.sg/

[Mamaof4]

I read with interest as I am also at this road block deciding if I should move within 1km to try for ACSP or ACSJ. I have a confirmed spot in Phase 1 for Henry Park because of my P6 girl. However, I am very keen to have an affiliate Secondary School. Please share your experience as based the data on the web, there is around 60-70% chance for an SC within 1km to get to ACSP/ACSJ in Phase 2C. Even in 2B there is also a ballot… is it worth the risk?

[Davischew]

Mamaof4\" post_id=\"1971096\" time=\"1586795467\" user_id=\"185073:

I read with interest as I am also at this road block deciding if I should move within 1km to try for ACSP or ACSJ. I have a confirmed spot in Phase 1 for Henry Park because of my P6 girl. However, I am very keen to have an affiliate Secondary School. Please share your experience as based the data on the web, there is around 60-70% chance for an SC within 1km to get to ACSP/ACSJ in Phase 2C. Even in 2B there is also a ballot... is it worth the risk?

ACSP about 60-70% yes. But ACSJ usually higher chance at 80-90%. Depends on your risk appetite. Can consider move also within 1km SJIJ, which has 100% chance.

[zac's mum]

Registration is in July 2020. If no cheap deal for property yet, wait till May 2020 as MOE is supposed to release further details about the affiliation system. Then u can assess whether switching school for affiliation is worth it or not.

[sam18castle]

Hi,


Apologies in advanced if this is asked before. A new parent here. May I check if ACP or ACJ has any parent volunteer to get into pgae 2B? If not, any other alternatives to get in 2B?

[Davischew]

sam18castle\" post_id=\"1971811\" time=\"1587285518\" user_id=\"185138:

Hi,

Apologies in advanced if this is asked before. A new parent here. May I check if ACP or ACJ has any parent volunteer to get into pgae 2B? If not, any other alternatives to get in 2B?

No PV for both. Either be Methodist or GRL. At least 2-3 years required.