[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[janet88]

With all the new condo projects sprucing up around MGS, it only makes balloting within 1km more REAL and scary. These new projects are also close to Pei Hwa. Wihen these projects TOP, these 2 schools will face balloting in 2B (even for those who do PV).

[spikey]

janet_lee88:

With all the new condo projects sprucing up around MGS, it only makes balloting within 1km more REAL and scary. These new projects are also close to Pei Hwa. Wihen these projects TOP, these 2 schools will face balloting in 2B (even for those who do PV).

hopefully it gets worse this year so that it scares off everyone next year when I have to register for DD!

[BigDevil]

NYPS 2B Update:


under 1km : 20
1-2 km : 9
Over 2km : 22

Total : 51 for 36 places.

No balloting for those under 2km.
Balloting for over 2km - 22 for 7 places.

[sassy]

I think MGS will continue to be a top choice for those living within 1km. I do hope they will consider to up their intake and save parents from much anguish.


I can’t help feeling frustrated knowing I have to go for balloting… This is going to be a long weekend. I find it ridiculous that 43 applicants living within 1km have to ballot for 38 vacancies. Excess of 5 applicants aren’t that hard for the school to accommodate, don’t you think?

[dine]

sassy:

I think MGS will continue to be a top choice for those living within 1km. I do hope they will consider to up their intake and save parents from much anguish.


I can't help feeling frustrated knowing I have to go for balloting... This is going to be a long weekend. I find it ridiculous that 43 applicants living within 1km have to ballot for 38 vacancies. Excess of 5 applicants aren't that hard for the school to accommodate, don't you think?

Hi Sassy,
In the same boat as you...was shock initially. Now feeling nervous for wed.

[BigDevil]

sassy:

Excess of 5 applicants aren't that hard for the school to accommodate, don't you think?

So if it's ok to accommodate the extra 5, then what about extra 6? 10?

Where are these extra places coming from? Take them away from 2C?
What do you think parents going for 2C when they hear there are now
5 less places for them?

[VooVoo]

BigDevil:

NYPS 2B Update:


under 1km : 20
1-2 km : 9
Over 2km : 22

Total : 51 for 36 places.

No balloting for those under 2km.
Balloting for over 2km - 22 for 7 places.

:!:

[sassy]

BigDevil:

sassy:

Excess of 5 applicants aren't that hard for the school to accommodate, don't you think?

So if it's ok to accommodate the extra 5, then what about extra 6? 10?

Where are these extra places coming from? Take them away from 2C?
What do you think parents going for 2C when they hear there are now
5 less places for them?

I did not mention taking the places away from 2C so please don't jump the gun.

That is why I said I hope the schools can up their intake. I understand that they are trying to keep the class to a maximum of 30 for pr 1 & 2 but they increase it to 40 come primary 3. A lot of parents at my son's school think 10 less pupils in the class does not equate to more time, attention or effort spent on them. That was the case for my son's school, I don't speak for the rest.

Physically, every classroom is more or less of the same size so I gathered the capacity to accommodate the students has not reached its maximum.

[sassy]

dine:

sassy:

I think MGS will continue to be a top choice for those living within 1km. I do hope they will consider to up their intake and save parents from much anguish.


I can't help feeling frustrated knowing I have to go for balloting... This is going to be a long weekend. I find it ridiculous that 43 applicants living within 1km have to ballot for 38 vacancies. Excess of 5 applicants aren't that hard for the school to accommodate, don't you think?

Hi Sassy,
In the same boat as you...was shock initially. Now feeling nervous for wed.

Is the school going to call us and confirm the balloting? Or do we just pop by on wednesday? Good luck to all of us.

[dine]

sassy:

dine:

[quote=\"sassy\"]I think MGS will continue to be a top choice for those living within 1km. I do hope they will consider to up their intake and save parents from much anguish.


I can't help feeling frustrated knowing I have to go for balloting... This is going to be a long weekend. I find it ridiculous that 43 applicants living within 1km have to ballot for 38 vacancies. Excess of 5 applicants aren't that hard for the school to accommodate, don't you think?

Hi Sassy,
In the same boat as you...was shock initially. Now feeling nervous for wed.

Is the school going to call us and confirm the balloting? Or do we just pop by on wednesday? Good luck to all of us.[/quote]According to info at registration, the balloting is at 8am on Wed. Not necessary for parents to turn up but guess many will.