All About Primary Schools' Balloting History
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happydaddy32\" post_id=\"2019218\" time=\"1617344003\" user_id=\"192180:
Then with MK setting up at Temasek Pri, won’t the competition be out of this world? The 2A2 results for 2021 Pri 1 kids for them is already scary!! Was it because 2014 was a high birth rate year..[/quote]When MOE announced the “latest” expansion of MK a few years ago, a lot of eye brows were already raised. Unlike the earlier batch where MOE focuses on newer schools (especially in SK or PG) or less popular schools, several popular schools were included. I think competition for 2A2 was already anticipated then.
MK will definitely push Phase 2A2 applications towards < 1km as all, if not most, MK students are < 1km from the primary school.floppy\" post_id=\"2019188\" time=\"1617325424\" user_id=\"97579:
[quote=happydaddy32 post_id=2019183 time=1617323565 user_id=192180]Thanks Floppy and Stevenage for your helpful feedback.
Yeah I saw that GSPS had 2A2 balloting for >2km for 2021 reg without MOE K! With MOE K and larger pool of applicants for 2A2, not sure if it will push the balloting lever up towards 1-2km or even <1km.
That means for a certain batch of K2 students at MOE K@Gongshang, not all will secure a place into GSPS? That is so demoralising for the MOE K kid, especially when they reside within GSPS itself, so near yet so far..
My alternative should be Tampines North Pri Sch, which is also less than 1km from my residence.
It’s also likely that former students who are supposedly in Phase 2A2 would now be compelled to sign up with the alumni association and participate in Phase 2A1. Therefore, don’t be surprised to see less places for Phase 2A2.
For 2022, Gongshang was the eye catching one but 3 new MK in 2023 will be the real shocker. If you think Temasek is bad (106 for 28 places in Phase 2C last year), you should see Princess Elizabeth (226 for 38 places). Shuqun (81 for 31 will round up the triplet. It wasn’t without precedence though.
For 2021, it was Tampines.
For 2020, check out Huamin and Horizon (their students will be registering this year - good luck to those eyeing the schools in Phase 2B / 2C).
The above are the ones coming online for Phase 2A2 registration in the next few years. Given that they typically had limited places, I expect many alumni will jump ahead to 2A1 while they can, leaving the balance to MK students to ballot (who typically live < 1km). -
floppy\" post_id=\"2019268\" time=\"1617386727\" user_id=\"97579:
Then with MK setting up at Temasek Pri, won’t the competition be out of this world? The 2A2 results for 2021 Pri 1 kids for them is already scary!! Was it because 2014 was a high birth rate year..happydaddy32\" post_id=\"2019218\" time=\"1617344003\" user_id=\"192180:
[quote=floppy post_id=2019188 time=1617325424 user_id=97579]
MK will definitely push Phase 2A2 applications towards < 1km as all, if not most, MK students are < 1km from the primary school.
It’s also likely that former students who are supposedly in Phase 2A2 would now be compelled to sign up with the alumni association and participate in Phase 2A1. Therefore, don’t be surprised to see less places for Phase 2A2.
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The above are the ones coming online for Phase 2A2 registration in the next few years. Given that they typically had limited places, I expect many alumni will jump ahead to 2A1 while they can, leaving the balance to MK students to ballot (who typically live < 1km).[/quote]Just thinking if that happens and these schools now routinely either
1) ballot at 2A2 with very few slots left
2) (worst case) ballot at 2A1 with 0 slots for 2A2
Will parents still continue to put their child in MK for these schools? -
Stevenage\" post_id=\"2019275\" time=\"1617411730\" user_id=\"89746:
Just thinking if that happens and these schools now routinely eitherfloppy\" post_id=\"2019268\" time=\"1617386727\" user_id=\"97579:
[quote=happydaddy32 post_id=2019218 time=1617344003 user_id=192180]
Then with MK setting up at Temasek Pri, won’t the competition be out of this world? The 2A2 results for 2021 Pri 1 kids for them is already scary!! Was it because 2014 was a high birth rate year..
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The above are the ones coming online for Phase 2A2 registration in the next few years. Given that they typically had limited places, I expect many alumni will jump ahead to 2A1 while they can, leaving the balance to MK students to ballot (who typically live < 1km).
1) ballot at 2A2 with very few slots left
2) (worst case) ballot at 2A1 with 0 slots for 2A2
Will parents still continue to put their child in MK for these schools?[/quote]MK priority scheme is similar or more stringent than P1 registration. As such, most MK students are already <1km from the primary school. If the plan is to ballot in Phase 2C, come hell or high water, MK presents another opportunity before the masses come in at Phase 2C. The most likely scenario is (1) rather than balloting at 2A1. Hence, the applicant can get two bites (and if eligible for 2B, three bites) at the cherry.
Note: there are also many others who prefer MK education model. Therefore, they won’t be affected by balloting or no balloting. -
Any way to look at MK acceptance statistics by distance or even Pri 1 acceptance stats breakdown by distance? What is the number of intake i.e. total students like for a MK batch?
Actually if they take in for example 50-60 MK students per batch for a co-located pri school that historically has only 20-30 slots in 2A2 every year, it just adds pressure + disappointment and defeats the narrative of "The purpose of including MK children in Phase 2A2 is to facilitate their transition into their co-located primary school as there are developmental benefits in doing so. Remaining in a familiar physical, social and educational environment for their primary school education will help smoothen their transition to P1."
Just don’t understand how the mission statement aligns with their openings/allocation tactics.
The cap and alignment on openings should start at MK registration if that’s the case.
Got any domain to highlight these or not?
Oh well, maybe I’m just a young inexperienced parent and not in tune with how it works hahaha -
happydaddy32\" post_id=\"2019572\" time=\"1617695221\" user_id=\"192180:
No statistics breakdown by distance
Any way to look at MK acceptance statistics by distance or even Pri 1 acceptance stats breakdown by distance? What is the number of intake i.e. total students like for a MK batch?
Actually if they take in for example 50-60 MK students per batch for a co-located pri school that historically has only 20-30 slots in 2A2 every year, it just adds pressure + disappointment and defeats the narrative of \"The purpose of including MK children in Phase 2A2 is to facilitate their transition into their co-located primary school as there are developmental benefits in doing so. Remaining in a familiar physical, social and educational environment for their primary school education will help smoothen their transition to P1.\"
Just don't understand how the mission statement aligns with their openings/allocation tactics.
The cap and alignment on openings should start at MK registration if that's the case.
Got any domain to highlight these or not?
Oh well, maybe I'm just a young inexperienced parent and not in tune with how it works hahaha -
happydaddy32\" post_id=\"2019572\" time=\"1617695221\" user_id=\"192180:
Out of the entire list of 12 available MK affliated primary schools, how many of them are popular ?
Any way to look at MK acceptance statistics by distance or even Pri 1 acceptance stats breakdown by distance? What is the number of intake i.e. total students like for a MK batch?
Actually if they take in for example
50-60 MK students per batch for a co-located pri school that historically has only 20-30 slots in 2A2 every year, it just adds pressure + disappointment and defeats the narrative of \"The purpose of including MK children in Phase 2A2 is to facilitate their transition into their co-located primary school as there are developmental benefits in doing so. Remaining in a familiar physical, social and educational environment for their primary school education will help smoothen their transition to P1.\"
Just don't understand how the mission statement aligns with their openings/allocation tactics.
The cap and alignment on openings should start at MK registration if that's the case.
Got any domain to highlight these or not?
Oh well, maybe I'm just a young inexperienced parent and not in tune with how it works hahaha
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/moe-kindergarten-kids-get-priority-admission-to-co-located-primary-school-5-questions
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/eight-new-moe-kindergartens-to-open-in-2022-inside-primary-schools
But for those hot, popular ones -
If balloting were to arise less than 1 km,
1)
then all those Phase 2A2 ex former students' SC children living \" outside \" 1 km
will be by-passed, denied the chance of enrolment
2) MK kids staying within (1 to 2 km), also no chance -
happydaddy32\" post_id=\"2019572\" time=\"1617695221\" user_id=\"192180:
I think it is possible that some MK children may already join through Phase 1 and Phase 2A1, which means with or without MK, they contribute to the stats in 1/2A1 already, so no need to worry so much?
Any way to look at MK acceptance statistics by distance or even Pri 1 acceptance stats breakdown by distance? What is the number of intake i.e. total students like for a MK batch?
Actually if they take in for example 50-60 MK students per batch for a co-located pri school that historically has only 20-30 slots in 2A2 every year, it just adds pressure + disappointment and defeats the narrative of \"The purpose of including MK children in Phase 2A2 is to facilitate their transition into their co-located primary school as there are developmental benefits in doing so. Remaining in a familiar physical, social and educational environment for their primary school education will help smoothen their transition to P1.\"
Just don't understand how the mission statement aligns with their openings/allocation tactics.
The cap and alignment on openings should start at MK registration if that's the case.
Got any domain to highlight these or not?
Oh well, maybe I'm just a young inexperienced parent and not in tune with how it works hahaha
Also some MK children could be in Phase 1 or 2A1 of another school. They are put in the MK maybe because they live beside it, but will still join the pri sch further away from home due to other reasons. -
MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2019580\" time=\"1617698899\" user_id=\"2964:
I think it is possible that some MK children may already join through Phase 1 and Phase 2A1, which means with or without MK, they contribute to the stats in 1/2A1 already, so no need to worry so much?happydaddy32\" post_id=\"2019572\" time=\"1617695221\" user_id=\"192180:
Any way to look at MK acceptance statistics by distance or even Pri 1 acceptance stats breakdown by distance? What is the number of intake i.e. total students like for a MK batch?
Actually if they take in for example 50-60 MK students per batch for a co-located pri school that historically has only 20-30 slots in 2A2 every year, it just adds pressure + disappointment and defeats the narrative of \"The purpose of including MK children in Phase 2A2 is to facilitate their transition into their co-located primary school as there are developmental benefits in doing so. Remaining in a familiar physical, social and educational environment for their primary school education will help smoothen their transition to P1.\"
Just don't understand how the mission statement aligns with their openings/allocation tactics.
The cap and alignment on openings should start at MK registration if that's the case.
Got any domain to highlight these or not?
Oh well, maybe I'm just a young inexperienced parent and not in tune with how it works hahaha
Also some MK children could be in Phase 1 or 2A1 of another school. They are put in the MK maybe because they live beside it, but will still join the pri sch further away from home due to other reasons.
Yeah I understand its pure luck, nothing I can do about it!
On the other hand I'm just curious how this all works!
But what you mentioned are great points, my thoughts were too linear. -
happydaddy32\" post_id=\"2019582\" time=\"1617700399\" user_id=\"192180:
I think it is possible that some MK children may already join through Phase 1 and Phase 2A1, which means with or without MK, they contribute to the stats in 1/2A1 already, so no need to worry so much?MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2019580\" time=\"1617698899\" user_id=\"2964:
[quote=happydaddy32 post_id=2019572 time=1617695221 user_id=192180]Any way to look at MK acceptance statistics by distance or even Pri 1 acceptance stats breakdown by distance? What is the number of intake i.e. total students like for a MK batch?
Actually if they take in for example 50-60 MK students per batch for a co-located pri school that historically has only 20-30 slots in 2A2 every year, it just adds pressure + disappointment and defeats the narrative of \"The purpose of including MK children in Phase 2A2 is to facilitate their transition into their co-located primary school as there are developmental benefits in doing so. Remaining in a familiar physical, social and educational environment for their primary school education will help smoothen their transition to P1.\"
Just don't understand how the mission statement aligns with their openings/allocation tactics.
The cap and alignment on openings should start at MK registration if that's the case.
Got any domain to highlight these or not?
Oh well, maybe I'm just a young inexperienced parent and not in tune with how it works hahaha
Also some MK children could be in Phase 1 or 2A1 of another school. They are put in the MK maybe because they live beside it, but will still join the pri sch further away from home due to other reasons.
Yeah I understand its pure luck, nothing I can do about it!
On the other hand I'm just curious how this all works!
But what you mentioned are great points, my thoughts were too linear.[/quote]MK also add another chance for those staying nearby, apply 2A2 if fail, still have 2C (given parents dont do volunteer work) instead of just pure 2C for those staying nearby only. -
Hi all,
If 2A1 is oversubscribed, how to they identified who to go in?
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