2021 P1 Registration Exercise for 2022 In-take
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Hendon\" post_id=\"2033150\" time=\"1628140491\" user_id=\"142376:
Ok guess I am not very well-informed about the prejudices. Apart from that, I do know Monfort has very strong badminton team (nat champs many years). That itself i think is amazing. As for SSS, my expat friends send their kids there and even my gf who married an angmoh. No complaints. That's why I was surprised to see these 2 schools having 2cs vacancies.
Short term memories with long term prejudices. It is hard to shake off the word of mouth reputations by parents who only have time to consider what they know. In the end it is the risk adverse in parents who aim for the usual suspects. Even if I spill it all here who will believe ! Only the parents who do their homework I guess.Imp75\" post_id=\"2033092\" time=\"1628122827\" user_id=\"2358:
Just wondering why is montfort or st Stephen not as popular as other regular schools? I thought these schools at least have quite good brandname and affiliation? Esp st Stephen very popular with expats, its like studying in intl school?
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Imp75\" post_id=\"2033152\" time=\"1628140924\" user_id=\"2358:
Ok guess I am not very well-informed about the prejudices. Apart from that, I do know Monfort has very strong badminton team (nat champs many years). That itself i think is amazing. As for SSS, my expat friends send their kids there and even my gf who married an angmoh. No complaints. That's why I was surprised to see these 2 schools having 2cs vacancies.[/quote]hidden gems just like MCS
Short term memories with long term prejudices. It is hard to shake off the word of mouth reputations by parents who only have time to consider what they know. In the end it is the risk adverse in parents who aim for the usual suspects. Even if I spill it all here who will believe ! Only the parents who do their homework I guess.Hendon\" post_id=\"2033150\" time=\"1628140491\" user_id=\"142376:
[quote=Imp75 post_id=2033092 time=1628122827 user_id=2358]Just wondering why is montfort or st Stephen not as popular as other regular schools? I thought these schools at least have quite good brandname and affiliation? Esp st Stephen very popular with expats, its like studying in intl school?
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CALYNSEA\" post_id=\"2033126\" time=\"1628133049\" user_id=\"181903:
:goodpost:
In any case. Good luck to all. It's the last day today for Phase 2C and for some the wait is over soon.
Unfortunately for some the wait carries on into Phase 2CS or even beyond.
Ultimately please remember not getting into the school of choice is not the end of the world.
Our education system is sound and there are no bad schools. We may rightly or wrongly think that some schools are better but ultimately it really depends on the child and parents as well.
I do have:
1) Nephews and nieces from Rosyth who scored 22x
2) Wife's ex-colleague's daughter from NYPS who scored 21x (after a lot of tuition)
3) Wife's nieces from neighborhood school and all 3 scored above 250.
So just remember, we tried our best for the school of choice and if we didn't get it, it's not the end of the world. Life moves on and cheer up!
Good luck everyone! -
Lexy\" post_id=\"2033025\" time=\"1628075646\" user_id=\"12180:
Ruru should be the expert in CCK.
South View has been conducting balloting for SC kids within 1km for so many years. The difference this year is that there were many more applicants in 2A1 and 2A2. Wonder where all these old boys/girls stay in. And also, the old boys/girls seem to have SG50 kids.Ruru\" post_id=\"2033019\" time=\"1628074036\" user_id=\"3055:
[quote=Lexy post_id=2032913 time=1628043514 user_id=12180]
To them, the rest of the school choices are either confirmed safe or no difference to them.
I actually live within 1km of South View but I didn't apply for the school for DD1 5 years ago. Near my place we have Concord, CCK Primary and Teck Whye. For those who fail to get a place in SV this phase, they can choose among Yew Tee Pri, Kranji, Unity or Teck Whye in Phase 2C Supp, as Concord and CCKPS won't have places left after 2C.
My DD3's childcare friend is joining the ballot for SV. The mother told me, if she can't get in, she will choose one of the schools I mentioned above.
Guess your DD3 already in at phase 1 this year. Stress-free registration.
[/quote]Nah...I am not an expert. Just very kpo, that's all.
Yes, DD3 has secured a place under Phase 1. My last round of P1 registration will be in 2024 - DD4. Haha. -
Phase 2C officially closes.
I’m not directly involved in this Phase but do have friends and relatives who are not relishing long wait and agonizing wait for the results. -
Hendon\" post_id=\"2033164\" time=\"1628143765\" user_id=\"142376:
hidden gems just like MCS[/quote]I agree for SSS. If you're a parent who cares about sec school affiliation, SSS is affiliated to two schools (SJI, St Pat's) which provides your kid optionality in future.
Ok guess I am not very well-informed about the prejudices. Apart from that, I do know Monfort has very strong badminton team (nat champs many years). That itself i think is amazing. As for SSS, my expat friends send their kids there and even my gf who married an angmoh. No complaints. That's why I was surprised to see these 2 schools having 2cs vacancies.Imp75\" post_id=\"2033152\" time=\"1628140924\" user_id=\"2358:
[quote=Hendon post_id=2033150 time=1628140491 user_id=142376]
Short term memories with long term prejudices. It is hard to shake off the word of mouth reputations by parents who only have time to consider what they know. In the end it is the risk adverse in parents who aim for the usual suspects. Even if I spill it all here who will believe ! Only the parents who do their homework I guess.
This info may be quite dated (Jan 2017) but slides seem to suggest that the 25% qualified to enter SJI Sec from SSS is comparable to those who make it to SJI Sec from SJIJ.
Slides: https://ststephens.moe.edu.sg/qql/slot/u145/Home/St%20Stephen/Circulars/2017/January%202017/Meet%20The%20Parents%20Session%202017%20for%20P6.pdf
Forum post:OldBoyCoolJoe\" post_id=\"1918630\" time=\"1562702679\" user_id=\"32729:
Hi Jolly Parents,
To the best of my understanding, the number of boys making the cut from SJIJ to SJI is about a quarter of the cohort; the cut off PSLE T-score being 238.
SJI sets aside places for a percentage of the boys coming in from feeder schools (SJIJ, DLSS, SAPS and SSS). Of course some of they boys may opt for different schools (e.g. RI or HCI) if they qualify. Some may opt for St Patrick's which has a lower cut off T-score.
Primary 4 boys this year and younger will be transitioning into the new system where entry into a secondary school of your choice will be based on \"Achievement Levels\" or bands similar to the O' Level format. So for instance, if a student scores 90 and above for any of his 4 subjects, he will get an AL score of 1 for that subject. 85 to 89 marks will render an AL score of 2. So the min number of points score one can get is 4. The maximum number of points is 32 (I believe there are 8 Achievement Levels).
Not too sure how this is going to affect the percentage of students coming in from feeder schools based on the new system. Got to wait and see from the experience of the first batch. -
I can’t compare with other school.. they do have homework everyday which I think is good for revision but not that much too. I think not that academic driven school.
sbchhaya\" post_id=\"2032922\" time=\"1628045424\" user_id=\"193870:
Thank you so much for the feedback. Is the school very focussed on academics?[/quote]Sylf79\" post_id=\"2032891\" time=\"1628006134\" user_id=\"155087:
My son is p3 in st gab so far he has been enjoying the school life and friends… teachers are not that bad too..
[quote=sbchhaya post_id=2032757 time=1627949653 user_id=193870]
And PRs we are ! So going by the results in the previous rounds, am unsure whether to try a better school first in 2C, or to just secure a seat in a safer school. Have just heard floating opinions about St Gab, but havent had any real review or feedback from existing student. -
cinnamonerry\" post_id=\"2033284\" time=\"1628171059\" user_id=\"136121:
I agree for SSS. If you're a parent who cares about sec school affiliation, SSS is affiliated to two schools (SJI, St Pat's) which provides your kid optionality in future.
hidden gems just like MCSHendon\" post_id=\"2033164\" time=\"1628143765\" user_id=\"142376:
[quote=Imp75 post_id=2033152 time=1628140924 user_id=2358]
Ok guess I am not very well-informed about the prejudices. Apart from that, I do know Monfort has very strong badminton team (nat champs many years). That itself i think is amazing. As for SSS, my expat friends send their kids there and even my gf who married an angmoh. No complaints. That's why I was surprised to see these 2 schools having 2cs vacancies.
This info may be quite dated (Jan 2017) but slides seem to suggest that the 25% qualified to enter SJI Sec from SSS is comparable to those who make it to SJI Sec from SJIJ.
Slides: https://ststephens.moe.edu.sg/qql/slot/u145/Home/St%20Stephen/Circulars/2017/January%202017/Meet%20The%20Parents%20Session%202017%20for%20P6.pdf
Forum post:OldBoyCoolJoe\" post_id=\"1918630\" time=\"1562702679\" user_id=\"32729:
[/quote]Seems like a hidden gem. Current St Stephen's principal took over this year is former principal from SJI Jr. I suppose he's likely to to give much needed confidence to parents who have no knowledge of the school leadership and culture...Hi Jolly Parents,
To the best of my understanding, the number of boys making the cut from SJIJ to SJI is about a quarter of the cohort; the cut off PSLE T-score being 238.
SJI sets aside places for a percentage of the boys coming in from feeder schools (SJIJ, DLSS, SAPS and SSS). Of course some of they boys may opt for different schools (e.g. RI or HCI) if they qualify. Some may opt for St Patrick's which has a lower cut off T-score.
Primary 4 boys this year and younger will be transitioning into the new system where entry into a secondary school of your choice will be based on \"Achievement Levels\" or bands similar to the O' Level format. So for instance, if a student scores 90 and above for any of his 4 subjects, he will get an AL score of 1 for that subject. 85 to 89 marks will render an AL score of 2. So the min number of points score one can get is 4. The maximum number of points is 32 (I believe there are 8 Achievement Levels).
Not too sure how this is going to affect the percentage of students coming in from feeder schools based on the new system. Got to wait and see from the experience of the first batch. -
Orb\" post_id=\"2033303\" time=\"1628188366\" user_id=\"25015:
Seems like a hidden gem. Current St Stephen's principal took over this year is former principal from SJI Jr. I suppose he's likely to to give much needed confidence to parents who have no knowledge of the school leadership and culture...[/quote]As per one of my posts, I’m not familiar with St. Stephen’s. I do, however, find the data on St. Stephen’s an abnormality.
I agree for SSS. If you're a parent who cares about sec school affiliation, SSS is affiliated to two schools (SJI, St Pat's) which provides your kid optionality in future.cinnamonerry\" post_id=\"2033284\" time=\"1628171059\" user_id=\"136121:
[quote=Hendon post_id=2033164 time=1628143765 user_id=142376]
hidden gems just like MCS
This info may be quite dated (Jan 2017) but slides seem to suggest that the 25% qualified to enter SJI Sec from SSS is comparable to those who make it to SJI Sec from SJIJ.
Slides: https://ststephens.moe.edu.sg/qql/slot/u145/Home/St%20Stephen/Circulars/2017/January%202017/Meet%20The%20Parents%20Session%202017%20for%20P6.pdf
Forum post:OldBoyCoolJoe\" post_id=\"1918630\" time=\"1562702679\" user_id=\"32729:
Hi Jolly Parents,
To the best of my understanding, the number of boys making the cut from SJIJ to SJI is about a quarter of the cohort; the cut off PSLE T-score being 238.
SJI sets aside places for a percentage of the boys coming in from feeder schools (SJIJ, DLSS, SAPS and SSS). Of course some of they boys may opt for different schools (e.g. RI or HCI) if they qualify. Some may opt for St Patrick's which has a lower cut off T-score.
Primary 4 boys this year and younger will be transitioning into the new system where entry into a secondary school of your choice will be based on \"Achievement Levels\" or bands similar to the O' Level format. So for instance, if a student scores 90 and above for any of his 4 subjects, he will get an AL score of 1 for that subject. 85 to 89 marks will render an AL score of 2. So the min number of points score one can get is 4. The maximum number of points is 32 (I believe there are 8 Achievement Levels).
Not too sure how this is going to affect the percentage of students coming in from feeder schools based on the new system. Got to wait and see from the experience of the first batch.
Interest in SJIJ is always high, and in recent years, running close to or balloting for SC < 1km in Phase 2C. Yet, SSS which shares exactly the same affiliation, carries extra places into Phase 2CS every year. If we put aside the differences in locality, there’s really no reason why that should happen. -
floppy\" post_id=\"2033315\" time=\"1628207901\" user_id=\"97579:
As per one of my posts, I’m not familiar with St. Stephen’s. I do, however, find the data on St. Stephen’s an abnormality.
Seems like a hidden gem. Current St Stephen's principal took over this year is former principal from SJI Jr. I suppose he's likely to to give much needed confidence to parents who have no knowledge of the school leadership and culture...Orb\" post_id=\"2033303\" time=\"1628188366\" user_id=\"25015:
[quote=cinnamonerry post_id=2033284 time=1628171059 user_id=136121]
I agree for SSS. If you're a parent who cares about sec school affiliation, SSS is affiliated to two schools (SJI, St Pat's) which provides your kid optionality in future.
This info may be quite dated (Jan 2017) but slides seem to suggest that the 25% qualified to enter SJI Sec from SSS is comparable to those who make it to SJI Sec from SJIJ.
Slides: https://ststephens.moe.edu.sg/qql/slot/u145/Home/St%20Stephen/Circulars/2017/January%202017/Meet%20The%20Parents%20Session%202017%20for%20P6.pdf
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Interest in SJIJ is always high, and in recent years, running close to or balloting for SC < 1km in Phase 2C. Yet, SSS which shares exactly the same affiliation, carries extra places into Phase 2CS every year. If we put aside the differences in locality, there’s really no reason why that should happen.[/quote]The fix it remedy: Rename St Stephen's School to SJI Primary and lets see what happens. :lol:
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