[Bishan] Primary Schools

[smurf]

but Maris Stella is out of 2km, might be ballot (high chance as there is a new MRT station there now).

[citygirl]

smurf:

but Maris Stella is out of 2km, might be ballot (high chance as there is a new MRT station there now).

St Gabriel's is close by and Catholic as well, though for some reason it does not appear to be very popular. In some years, there were places even in Phase 2C Supplementary! But I suppose it's because the area around it is not dense like in Bishan.

[cherrygal]

I am new here. The number of places left for CHS is really shocking. We had wanted to go for Phase 2b, <1km. When and How do we check with CHS on the vacancies left for Phase 2b? Should we call the school on Friday 16 July? Will the school entertain our questions?

[verykiasu2010]

cherrygal:

I am new here. The number of places left for CHS is really shocking. We had wanted to go for Phase 2b, <1km. When and How do we check with CHS on the vacancies left for Phase 2b? Should we call the school on Friday 16 July? Will the school entertain our questions?

check http://www.moe.gov.sg

it is updated at end of every phase

[ClubNAKO]

Dear Cherrygal,


CHS updates vacancies on its notice board very quickly after the end of each phase. If you are really excited, pop by on Friday evening and check it out.

[tankee]

or you can check here

[growie]

ClubNAKO:

Dear Cherrygal,


CHS updates vacancies on its notice board very quickly after the end of each phase. If you are really excited, pop by on Friday evening and check it out.

Can we just walk in to check on the notice board? Is it the one outside the General office?

[cherrygal]

Thanks everyone for your advice. Will try to pop down on Fri evening for a peek. I also have a dilemma, hope someone seasoned in this game can offer kind opinion…


My son is baptized Catholic, we live within 1km of CHS (Phase 2B) and 1km of AiTong (Phase 2C), and >2km from Maris Stella (can be Phase 2B). We don’t speak Chinese at home very much but teachers say his language skills are quite good.

Looking at the probability of places left, what should my strategy be?
1) Ballot for CHS anyway at Phase 2B (even if 10places), if no-go, try for CHS/Ai Tong at Phase 2C? But that means I have to find a worst-case scenario school…
2) Get a place at Maris Stella (Phase 2B usu no balloting)? Safer bet?

What is a good worst-case scenario school that have places at Phase 2C supp? Would prefer mission schools, same-gender type.

[Namie]

cherrygal:

What is a good worst-case scenario school that have places at Phase 2C supp? Would prefer mission schools, same-gender type.

I would go for Catholic High under Phase 2B if I were you. Not only it is a better school, but many have been saying Maris Stella will be going for balloting this year due to the new MRT station and the opening of Via Duct from Tampines to Bartley.

[citygirl]

cherrygal:

Thanks everyone for your advice. Will try to pop down on Fri evening for a peek. I also have a dilemma, hope someone seasoned in this game can offer kind opinion...


My son is baptized Catholic, we live within 1km of CHS (Phase 2B) and 1km of AiTong (Phase 2C), and >2km from Maris Stella (can be Phase 2B). We don't speak Chinese at home very much but teachers say his language skills are quite good.

Looking at the probability of places left, what should my strategy be?
1) Ballot for CHS anyway at Phase 2B (even if 10places), if no-go, try for CHS/Ai Tong at Phase 2C? But that means I have to find a worst-case scenario school...
2) Get a place at Maris Stella (Phase 2B usu no balloting)? Safer bet?

What is a good worst-case scenario school that have places at Phase 2C supp? Would prefer mission schools, same-gender type.

St Gabriels at Lorong Chuan is a Catholic all-boys school. In some years, it had places even in phase 2C supp. Can consider. Good luck with CHS though; hope you will ballot successfully!