2020 P1 Registration Exercise for 2021 In-take

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lot286\" post_id=\"1978819\" time=\"1590934106\" user_id=\"136716:

I wonder how many SCs have in the past, were allocated spots by the government in schools not of their choice, after their kids failed at the phase 2C stage.

i wonder how they feel? were their kids given places far away from their home? were they happy there?

Firstly, after Phase 2C, there’s still another lifeline for SC at Phase 2CS. You will need to be balloted out of both phases before the gahment steps in. Furthermore, IIRC, you were previously allowed to approach schools with vacancies in between Phase 2CS and Phase 3 to register if you still don’t have a school at end Phase 2CS. Hence, the number of affected SC, i.e. allocated to any school, is actually quite small.

That said, I do know of several people who were allocated / found schools after failing both Phase 2C and 2CS. For some, it was due to ignorance (just apply lor, dunno must ballot) or limited options (next to popular school, alternative school nearby is also a school that needs to ballot in Phase 2CS). Others, it’s due to attitude (must go for branded and next-best branded school). Most, at the end of the day, came to accept what were given (most were usually allocated / found the nearest school with vacancies). Some liked their schools (eventually) while others hated it - that’s just like everyone else.

[nitrodrops]

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nitrodrops\" post_id=\"1978705\" time=\"1590890736\" user_id=\"181252:

[quote=floppy post_id=1978700 time=1590889080 user_id=97579]

If that’s your plan, I don’t see why you should even register with SMPS. Going to be an unnecessary extra step and complicates matter.

Casuarina is definitely a shoo-in for SC < 1km.

Pasir Ris Primary is not confirmed a shoo-in for SC < 1km?

Missus still prefer SMPS, as it is affliated to St Margaret Secondary. But we stay in Pasir Ris. Going to be tough for DD travelling to SMPS (6yrs) + secondary (4 yrs).

Pasir Ris is confirmed, guaranteed, chopped ballot for SC < 1km. Hence, if you have decided that you want to join in the ballot for Pasir Ris (or if you want the safe option of Casurina), no need to complicate matters with registration / withdrawal for SMPS.[/quote]
Just trying to review the risks of taking this strategy

DD is SC

Phase2C - Try balloting Pasir Ris Primary (within 1km)
DD will be top priority in Phase2C as \"SC + within 1km\"

*Risk* - All Phase2C applicants are also \"SC + within 1km\"

Extracted from MOE website
Priority admission is given in this order:

Singapore Citizens (SC) living within 1km of the school.
SCs living between 1km and 2km of the school.
SCs living outside 2km of the school.
Permanent Residents (PR) living within 1km of the school.
PRs living between 1km and 2km of the school.
PRs living outside 2km of the school.


Phase2CS (last lifeline) - go for Casurina Primary (within 1km)
*Risk* - No vacancy left after phase2C. There are a few years where no vacancies left after phase2C

Any constructive feedbacks are much appreciated

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nitrodrops\" post_id=\"1978838\" time=\"1590971998\" user_id=\"181252:

Just trying to review the risks of taking this strategy

DD is SC

Phase2C - Try balloting Pasir Ris Primary (within 1km)
DD will be top priority in Phase2C as \"SC + within 1km\"

*Risk* - All Phase2C applicants are also \"SC + within 1km\"

Extracted from MOE website
Priority admission is given in this order:

Singapore Citizens (SC) living within 1km of the school.
SCs living between 1km and 2km of the school.
SCs living outside 2km of the school.
Permanent Residents (PR) living within 1km of the school.
PRs living between 1km and 2km of the school.
PRs living outside 2km of the school.


Phase2CS (last lifeline) - go for Casurina Primary (within 1km)
*Risk* - No vacancy left after phase2C. There are a few years where no vacancies left after phase2C

Any constructive feedbacks are much appreciated

Nothing wrong. Just make sure you have at least another alternative option for Phase 2Cs

[Smurfete]

nitrodrops\" post_id=\"1978838\" time=\"1590971998\" user_id=\"181252:

floppy\" post_id=\"1978708\" time=\"1590893601\" user_id=\"97579:[quote=floppy post_id=1978708 time=1590893601 user_id=97579][quote=nitrodrops post_id=1978705 time=1590890736 user_id=181252]

Pasir Ris Primary is not confirmed a shoo-in for SC < 1km?

Missus still prefer SMPS, as it is affliated to St Margaret Secondary. But we stay in Pasir Ris. Going to be tough for DD travelling to SMPS (6yrs) + secondary (4 yrs).

I agree with floppy.

SMPS current site is at MacPherson which is still manageable from Pasir Ris. But the school will move back to Selegie on the hill top after the completion of the building. As for the affiliation, SMSS is in the west at Farrer Road. A young 12+ year old girl to travel on public transport for such long distance may not be a nice idea (of course, that’s only my view).

So if u thinking of applying and thn withdraw, there’s a risk that the withdrawal may be delayed due to system issues. Also since this year is all online, u may not know the numbers on live updates

[Blinglingzing]

Thanks @zac’s mum!


Sigh! A difficult decision made tougher by covid...

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[Hendon]

Tough for parents wanting to play the odds this year with likelihood of lack of information before each phase closes. Any truly fully online live system may only be ready for the 2021 registration process.


As for those hoping to hear "live updates" from MOE from all the online forms submitted before 2C, someone is manually checking each form against documents provided… really I hope you don’t count on live updates!

[Hendon]

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floppy\" post_id=\"1978708\" time=\"1590893601\" user_id=\"97579:

[quote=nitrodrops post_id=1978705 time=1590890736 user_id=181252]

Pasir Ris Primary is not confirmed a shoo-in for SC < 1km?

Missus still prefer SMPS, as it is affliated to St Margaret Secondary. But we stay in Pasir Ris. Going to be tough for DD travelling to SMPS (6yrs) + secondary (4 yrs).

Pasir Ris is confirmed, guaranteed, chopped ballot for SC < 1km. Hence, if you have decided that you want to join in the ballot for Pasir Ris (or if you want the safe option of Casurina), no need to complicate matters with registration / withdrawal for SMPS.

Just trying to review the risks of taking this strategy

DD is SC

Phase2C - Try balloting Pasir Ris Primary (within 1km)
DD will be top priority in Phase2C as \"SC + within 1km\"

*Risk* - All Phase2C applicants are also \"SC + within 1km\"

Extracted from MOE website
Priority admission is given in this order:

Singapore Citizens (SC) living within 1km of the school.
SCs living between 1km and 2km of the school.
SCs living outside 2km of the school.
Permanent Residents (PR) living within 1km of the school.
PRs living between 1km and 2km of the school.
PRs living outside 2km of the school.


Phase2CS (last lifeline) - go for Casurina Primary (within 1km)
*Risk* - No vacancy left after phase2C. There are a few years where no vacancies left after phase2C

Any constructive feedbacks are much appreciated[/quote]You need to be really ready to ballot at 2C and be ready to accept whatever options are left at 2CS. 2CS be it casuarina or whichever is left, don't even think about distance priority at 2CS if you still want to limit yourself to Pasir Ris. SMPS is the choice u walk away from at 2C because it is highly likely no ballot at 2C. Btw if you are even thinking of SMPS, then there are a lot of girl schools with affililation closer to Pasir Ris, with good odds at 2C or 2CS.

[nitrodrops]

Hendon\" post_id=\"1978930\" time=\"1590994775\" user_id=\"142376:

You need to be really ready to ballot at 2C and be ready to accept whatever options are left at 2CS. 2CS be it casuarina or whichever is left, don't even think about distance priority at 2CS if you still want to limit yourself to Pasir Ris. SMPS is the choice u walk away from at 2C because it is highly likely no ballot at 2C. Btw if you are even thinking of SMPS, then there are a lot of girl schools with affililation closer to Pasir Ris, with good odds at 2C or 2CS.

Hi Hendon,

can you share those girl schools with affililation closer to Pasir Ris? Open to this option.

tq

[Audrey221]

Hello everybody,


I am so happy to have many information about P1 registration. We are SPR and Roman Catholic family. My son will register in phase 2B.
May I ask for the chance that intakes from St Gabriel primary school? we living In Orchard that it’s over 2km.
I have noted that 2019 The vacancy in 2B Is all intakes. Is true?

Please advise, Many Thanks.

[sprout]

Audrey221\" post_id=\"1979023\" time=\"1591022964\" user_id=\"183442:

Hello everybody,

I am so happy to have many information about P1 registration. We are SPR and Roman Catholic family. My son will register in phase 2B.
May I ask for the chance that intakes from St Gabriel primary school? we living In Orchard that it’s over 2km.
I have noted that 2019 The vacancy in 2B Is all intakes. Is true?

Please advise, Many Thanks.

St Gabriel Primary has never been over-subscribed in Phase 2B during the last ten years. Mostly 50% subscription rate so should be quite safe.