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floppy\" post_id=\"2034920\" time=\"1629340482\" user_id=\"97579:

That said, I don't think having more or less GRL will really move the needle very much (I may be wrong though ) for both schools. I have assumed the majority of Phase 2B applicants to both schools are Catholics, which aren't affected by any electoral boundaries.

Referring to CHS only

That said - any popular schools with around 20 to 25 vacancies during 2B, will most probably ballot within the 1km. (there are of course exceptions)

GRL or clan applicants (economically abundant folks) would have already shifted into the \"1km from the school\" circle.


unless, a school sits very close to the boundary, and both sides \"1km from the school\" GRL suddenly becomes eligible.

[troychua79]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2034838\" time=\"1629258129\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2034838 time=1629258129 user_id=53606]
Who qualifies as GRLs (for P1 registration purposes) in opposition wards? Either party? Or only the lightning one?[/quote]

As long as they can pass PA clearance check, they are eligible to be invited to be GRL.

[troychua79]

superman111\" post_id=\"2034890\" time=\"1629292566\" user_id=\"193839:

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2034852\" time=\"1629264671\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2034852 time=1629264671 user_id=53606]So does PA take in opposition supporters? Or must be ruling party supporters?

It doesn’t have to be opposition supporters or ruling party supporters. It is meant for One People, One Singapore. Anyone is welcome.[/quote]

As much as PA say they are non-partisan but by appointing non elected MP to be their GR advisor speak volumes about who they are leaning to.

[troychua79]

will the new rule result in areas where they are no popular schools hard to find volunteers? Or not many RC GRLs cannot use their priority as nearby popular school got no RC?

[PeaceLily]

Dear floppy & all,


Thank you for sharing your great insights, we just received the news about Phase 2B changes earlier this week & it will affect our child's P1 registration next year =(. Will be very grateful if you all can share your thoughts about our tricky situation below.

We are Bukit Timah GRC GRL, initial plan was to apply for RGPS under 2B, more than 2km. This was quite a safe option but now all hopes are dashed.. We live opposite <1km to Nanhua, exactly the 3rd map scenario that floppy shared. Based on old policy, we could not consider Nanhua as it is under different GRC (Jurong).

Now, we can no longer apply for RGPS =( and is trying to decide if we should risk 2B with Nanhua (SC<1km have always needed balloting if I'm not wrong) or rent 30 months for RGPS (SC >2km usually no need to ballot). But...we also just bought a new house right beside Nanhua..

Under new policy, will there possibly be more / less GRLs applying to Nanhua or not much changes?
Trying to assess the probability of successful enrollment & what to do next...

This change is really sudden..=( :gloomy:
Does anyone know if <2km registration based on residential address will affect school parent volunteer or clan / church member Phase 2B as well? How about earlier Phases like Alumni?

Thank you so much for your help..

[MerlionInGermany]

PeaceLily\" post_id=\"2034982\" time=\"1629370333\" user_id=\"188970:

Does anyone know if <2km registration based on residential address will affect school parent volunteer or clan / church member Phase 2B as well?

Existing rules for 2B PV and 2B church/clan, is already referencing the distance from their home address..? Like the popular schools only take PVs who live within 1km?

[zac's mum]

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2034993\" time=\"1629375918\" user_id=\"2964:

PeaceLily\" post_id=\"2034982\" time=\"1629370333\" user_id=\"188970:

Does anyone know if <2km registration based on residential address will affect school parent volunteer or clan / church member Phase 2B as well?

Existing rules for 2B PV and 2B church/clan, is already referencing the distance from their home address..? Like the popular schools only take PVs who live within 1km?

Yes but not all popular schools pick only <1km for PV. And also Catholic schools don’t pre-select Catholic 2B applicants based on distance.

And I suppose PeaceLily is just asking for curiosity only, since neither RGPS nor Nan Hua have clan members nor church members.

[PeaceLily]

Thanks Merlion, yeah I'm aware the existing distancing priority applies for church/clan/PV. Just that the new policy disallow GRLs to even apply for schools >2km anymore, even if they want to & considered the distance priority..

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2034993\" time=\"1629375918\" user_id=\"2964:

PeaceLily\" post_id=\"2034982\" time=\"1629370333\" user_id=\"188970:

Does anyone know if <2km registration based on residential address will affect school parent volunteer or clan / church member Phase 2B as well?

Existing rules for 2B PV and 2B church/clan, is already referencing the distance from their home address..? Like the popular schools only take PVs who live within 1km?

[PeaceLily]

Yes, thank you zac's mum~

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2034994\" time=\"1629376608\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2034994 time=1629376608 user_id=53606]

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2034993\" time=\"1629375918\" user_id=\"2964:

Yes but not all popular schools pick only <1km for PV. And also Catholic schools don’t pre-select Catholic 2B applicants based on distance.

And I suppose PeaceLily is just asking for curiosity only, since neither RGPS nor Nan Hua have clan members nor church members.

[Lexy]

PeaceLily\" post_id=\"2035017\" time=\"1629381606\" user_id=\"188970:

Yes, thank you zac's mum~

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2034994\" time=\"1629376608\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2034994 time=1629376608 user_id=53606]

For Nanhua, whether is it PV or GRL, most would already staying within 1km of the school in order to maximise the chance.

It does have no balloting years, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016. It could be the lower number of PV accepted or GRL applying. 2013, 2014, 2019 and this year was balloting within 1km. 2015 was 1-2km.

I think the clementi area will remain competitive given 120 spots was given to the area, could be due to some new taller blocks completed. One way is to stick to the area and you would have 2 chance, one in 2b and one in 2c. and back up can be bukit timah (within 2km if i am not wrong). If you stay in sunset way area and actually within 2km of PHPPS then it will be a better choice in terms of odds to use your 2B on.