All About Parent Volunteers (PV)

[xmaz3]

asck:

xmaz3:

I was rejected for PV at NHPS but my son got in to FMPS also as a PV without balloting for my case after we heard from the school today.

:congrats: to you!

I noticed that registration for Phase 2B at FMPS exceeds the number of vacancies available. Do you know if there will be a ballot for Phase 2B this year? May I also ask if you staying within 1km of FMPS?

My friend is doing PV this year but she's staying more than 2km away. So checking out for her what are her chances of getting in in the event there is ballot for Phase 2B next year.

I'm going for Phase 2c living within 1km of FMPS this year. that my son can get in smoothly.

There is no balloting for those <2km>2km. There will be 49 of them to ballot for 24 remaining places in phase 2B.

[asck]

xmaz3:

There is no balloting for those <2km>2km. There will be 49 of them to ballot for 24 remaining places in phase 2B.

Thanks for the info.

[dingdongrc]

Oh no I am doing PV at FFMP this year. Dunno will get in or not for next year. I am in the >2km group leh.

But congrats to all parents who have worked hard anyway.

[Daddy D]

Just wondering… seeing most popular schs are balloting from >1KM and >2KM… does it still make sense to do PV for these schools if u are in the same category?

[commonjunks]

Hi,


I am new Kiansu parent here, so please bear with my newbie question.
My son was born in 2008 and now he is in day care, as a Kiansu parent i want to see how i can help him to secure seat in Rulang school (I think we are within 2KM of school).
My sister in law tried this school for his daughter but failed, even they turned down her volunteer application (i am not sure if she was to late for volunteer request).
Now i am thinking to apply for Parent Volunteer work, Would any kind soul guide me what should i do? What is the procedure?

I will really appreciate all helpful answers.

A new kiasu father.

[RRMummy]

Daddy

Just wondering... seeing most popular schs are balloting from >1KM and >2KM... does it still make sense to do PV for these schools if u are in the same category?

It would give you the advantage of going one Phase earlier. So if you really like the school but unfortunately get balloted out in Phase 2B, you will still get one more shot at it in Phase 2C..

Personally, I think being PV will allow you to get to know the school, its team and its culture much better too.. so I think it is good..

[Daddy D]

RRMummy:

It would give you the advantage of going one Phase earlier. So if you really like the school but unfortunately get balloted out in Phase 2B, you will still get one more shot at it in Phase 2C..


Personally, I think being PV will allow you to get to know the school, its team and its culture much better too.. so I think it is good..

Cool...
just tat if the parent has no chance/lost ballot due to >2KM in 2B.... go to 2C also same result (or even lesser chance) bah...
And the \"get to know the sch\" thingy applies if we enrolled successfully

[RRMummy]

commonjunks:

Hi,


I am new Kiansu parent here, so please bear with my newbie question.
My son was born in 2008 and now he is in day care, as a Kiansu parent i want to see how i can help him to secure seat in Rulang school (I think we are within 2KM of school).
My sister in law tried this school for his daughter but failed, even they turned down her volunteer application (i am not sure if she was to late for volunteer request).
Now i am thinking to apply for Parent Volunteer work, Would any kind soul guide me what should i do? What is the procedure?

I will really appreciate all helpful answers.

A new kiasu father.

Hi commonjunks,

Firstly welcome to KSP.. maybe after this you could drop us a line at the newbies so that we can welcome you properly.. btw, it is KSP SOP..

Wah.. kiasu indeed.. your kiddo barely 2 y.o right?

Provided the rules does not change by the time your child is due for registration - 2 years before your child is due for P1 (2013?) before 30 Jun. Go down to Rulang General Office to obtain a form for PV application. After submitting the form and fulfilling the required proposals on your contribution towards their thrust, wait for the interview. An interview will be called for all applications to discuss abt their proposals. After which you go home and wait for the good news..

Please remember to check again with the school within the next years to ensure that the requirements have not change..

If you are active here, you will also get your frequent dose of updates..

[RRMummy]

Daddy

Cool...

just tat if the parent has no chance/lost ballot due to >2KM in 2B.... go to 2C also same result (or even lesser chance) bah...
And the \"get to know the sch\" thingy applies if we enrolled successfully

That is cruel but true...

Hence, the importance to study the trend closely but unfortunately the risk of going out of whack is still there.. so another option would be to move closer (best is within 1km) proximity once you are successful in getting in for PV..

[commonjunks]

@RRMummy, thank you for your quick reply.

I am really glad that i came to right place (Kiasu forum :D).

Yah indeed i am very kiasu as after looking at my niece case, for them they shift their home to tiong bahru so now they will be hunting a different school.
Why i am trying to be kiasu because when we were looking for day care for my son a lot of day care were already full although my wife try sourcing for day care from some time. So i thought it is my time to be kiansu :lol:.

Do i introduce myself here or is there any other place to introduce myself?