Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[Davischew]

Jojoilo\" post_id=\"1988816\" time=\"1596289398\" user_id=\"186748:

Oh i thought 2A2 will take into considerations of distance too. Like this year only 7 places left. If i m more than 2km most likely is no chance for that 7 place? As for 2cs i can still choose mcs if my registered address still at sengkang? If i choose chij olgc, my no 2 to 4 i apply for alumni i will have issue on the logistics if they get in and my first one at chij olgc.

So that's why i suggest if you not DIE DIE must go ATS. Since you have 1 to 4, probably just move will do Yes MCS can apply from anywhere.

[zac's mum]

Hi jojoilo,


Phase 2A2 comes first. Since u have no other school at 2A2, just submit your application. Whether u get to ballot or not, it’s not in your hands anyway. If u get to ballot, maybe lucky can win the seat. Good for all 4 kids.

If unlucky don’t win the seat, then move on to phase 2C. U can pick either OLGC or MCS, whichever is nearer your house. Most likely she will have to take school bus, unless you are able to fetch her daily while your younger ones are with another caregiver at home.

But if you have any boys (not mentioned), just pick a nearest school in Sengkang. For convenience of all your kids. Since u already said logistics for 2 schools is not manageable.

[Jojoilo]

Ok got it thanks for the advice. Yes i do have 1 boy. We have the intention to shift to ats n mcs area prob when the elder enter p1 depending on which school. Next year will be a bit rush plus she is in the middle of k2 might be disruptive for my girl.

[Lexy]

Jojoilo\" post_id=\"1988821\" time=\"1596293302\" user_id=\"186748:

Ok got it thanks for the advice. Yes i do have 1 boy. We have the intention to shift to ats n mcs area prob when the elder enter p1 depending on which school. Next year will be a bit rush plus she is in the middle of k2 might be disruptive for my girl.

We may not be able to assess how disruptive it may be. Since your number 1 is under 2A2 and the rest will be 2A1, in order to increase the chance, is it better to move by next year rather than sticking to current location and travel to ATS or MC then try to transfer her over? Is the latter not disruptive? Your other children will also need to move nevertheless mid way of their Kindergarten years if you intend to move.

I won’t vouch that moving within 1km if ATS will guarantee you a place for 2A2 but based on game plan (really depends on how many in phase 1 and 2A1 next year) at the very least you are eligible to apply 2A2 and 2C at ATS.

There is no perfect situation. You weigh the pros and cons and decide then.

[Jojoilo]

Yes thanks alot for the pointers and advice. Alot clearer on hw the system works. 😊

[Imp75]

Read that MOE would require you to stay at your registration address for the next 30 months after registration. How about before registration? Is there any time frame too?

[Lexy]

Imp75\" post_id=\"1988880\" time=\"1596343999\" user_id=\"2358:

Read that MOE would require you to stay at your registration address for the next 30 months after registration. How about before registration? Is there any time frame too?

From MOE FAQ

How is the 30 months stay requirement period applicable to my child’s P1 registration?
Answer:
A child who gains priority admission into a school through his/her distance category is required to reside at the address used for registration for at least 30 months from the commencement of the annual P1 Registration Exercise on 1 July 2020. If this condition is not met, MOE reserves the right to transfer the child to another school with vacancies, as the priority admission to the first school was based on the declared address used for registration.

When is the 30 months stay requirement applied from?
Answer:
The 30 months stay requirement is strictly applied from the point of P1 registration onwards. For example, in the 2020 P1 Registration Exercise, the 30 months requirement starts from the commencement of the P1 Registration Exercise on 1 July 2020.

[Cherubie]

Hi there,


My child will be registering for P1 in 2021 (2022 intake). We currently live within 1-2km of Rosyth and CHIJ OLGC. However in 2025, our BTO by Caldecott MRT will be ready. That’s within 1km of both CHIJ TP and Marymount Convent. I would like to hear from other parents what you’ll do if you were in our shoes.

Stay where we are currently (1-2km) and apply for:
Rosyth - Phase 2A1
CHIJ OLGC - Phase 2C

Or rent a place near Caldecott MRT (less than 1km) before July 2021 and apply for:
CHIJ TP - Phase 2C
MCS - Phase 2C

Would also love any thoughts on each of these four schools.

Thanks!

[Cherubie]

Hi there,


My child will be registering for P1 in 2021 (2022 intake). We currently live within 1-2km of Rosyth and CHIJ OLGC. However in 2025, our BTO by Caldecott MRT will be ready. That’s within 1km of both CHIJ TP and Marymount Convent. I would like to hear from other parents what you’ll do if you were in our shoes.

Stay where we are currently (1-2km) and apply for:
Rosyth - Phase 2A1
CHIJ OLGC - Phase 2C

Or rent a place near Caldecott MRT (less than 1km) before July 2021 and apply for:
CHIJ TP - Phase 2C
MCS - Phase 2C

Would also love any thoughts on each of these four schools.

Thanks!

[Davischew]

Cherubie\" post_id=\"1989981\" time=\"1596806133\" user_id=\"186834:

Hi there,

My child will be registering for P1 in 2021 (2022 intake). We currently live within 1-2km of Rosyth and CHIJ OLGC. However in 2025, our BTO by Caldecott MRT will be ready. That’s within 1km of both CHIJ TP and Marymount Convent. I would like to hear from other parents what you’ll do if you were in our shoes.

Stay where we are currently (1-2km) and apply for:
Rosyth - Phase 2A1
CHIJ OLGC - Phase 2C

Or rent a place near Caldecott MRT (less than 1km) before July 2021 and apply for:
CHIJ TP - Phase 2C
MCS - Phase 2C

Would also love any thoughts on each of these four schools.

Thanks!

If me i would just stay put. 2025 is a good 3-4 years, not 1-2 years. Even if move, might not get the <1km ballot in CHIJ TPY also. Some more Rosyth is good and CHIJ OLGC also good.