All About Parent Volunteers (PV)

[tankee]

I seriously doubt property prices will fall unless there is a major economy dip again. Prices would most likely grow at a much slower rate.

[adaline]

Just recieved rejection letter from Ai Tong. Feeling so demoralised right now. Government keep encouraging us to have more kids. I listened and gave birth to 3 boys. Yet when it comes to choosing of school, they do not allow us to get our kids into the school of our choice. Still have to go through so many phrases.

My son was born in 2005. I have to wait for phrase 2c to register him for the school. Still need to ballot. The only lucky thing is that i live within 1 km. If i live out of that area, not even a chance of balloting. Haiz.

[janet88]

Hi Funz,

Property prices may not dip as economy is building up again.
Prices of HDB around Pei Hwa are very high (4 room flat close to $450K).
Bukit Batok also not cheap…some friends looking around there.

[ChiefKiasu]

adaline:

Just recieved rejection letter from Ai Tong. Feeling so demoralised right now. Government keep encouraging us to have more kids. I listened and gave birth to 3 boys. Yet when it comes to choosing of school, they do not allow us to get our kids into the school of our choice. Still have to go through so many phrases.

My son was born in 2005. I have to wait for phrase 2c to register him for the school. Still need to ballot. The only lucky thing is that i live within 1 km. If i live out of that area, not even a chance of balloting. Haiz.

I can understand the frustration. But a couple of years ago quite a number of PVs were balloted out of Phase 2B for Ai Tong. That means they did the PV and still did not get their children into Ai Tong. It is that hot a school. So think of this as a blessing in disguise and start your contigency planning.

If you are still hoping Ai Tong, you may want to think about the SHHK route.

[hquek]

ChiefKiasu:

adaline:

Just recieved rejection letter from Ai Tong. Feeling so demoralised right now. Government keep encouraging us to have more kids. I listened and gave birth to 3 boys. Yet when it comes to choosing of school, they do not allow us to get our kids into the school of our choice. Still have to go through so many phrases.

My son was born in 2005. I have to wait for phrase 2c to register him for the school. Still need to ballot. The only lucky thing is that i live within 1 km. If i live out of that area, not even a chance of balloting. Haiz.

I can understand the frustration. But a couple of years ago quite a number of PVs were balloted out of Phase 2B for Ai Tong. That means they did the PV and still did not get their children into Ai Tong. It is that hot a school. So think of this as a blessing in disguise and start your contigency planning.

If you are still hoping Ai Tong, you may want to think about the SHHK route.

Um, for Ai Tong, via the SHHK route, may be a bit dangerous in view that her son was born in 2005. This is traditionally one hot school and based on past anecdotes, one will need to be a member for quite many years or be super active in SHHK before they issue that coveted letter.

I understand there was one year where they only gave to pp who were members for more than 4 years. A friend got rejected from SHHK recommendation letter becos they stay more than 2km.

Can try, but be very certain that this is not a sure route.

[adaline]

Sorry but could u kindly tell me what is shhk??

[ChiefKiasu]

adaline:

Sorry but could u kindly tell me what is shhk??

You may read about it http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=243.

[smiling]

My son is now k1. Is it too late for me already to do school's voluntary work?

[janet88]

smiling:

My son is now k1. Is it too late for me already to do school's voluntary work?

I'm afraid so. Parents would write in to the school of choice to apply to be PV in Jan (the year the child turns 4). Shortlist would have been done and PVs would have started their PV duties from June this year.
However, you can still write in to the school but do bear in mind that you may be turned down.

[smiling]

janet_lee88:

smiling:

My son is now k1. Is it too late for me already to do school's voluntary work?

I'm afraid so. Parents would write in to the school of choice to apply to be PV in Jan (the year the child turns 4). Shortlist would have been done and PVs would have started their PV duties from June this year.
However, you can still write in to the school but do bear in mind that you may be turned down.

Thanks janet_lee88. sigh. But still wanna try.