Methodist Girls' School (Primary)

[2bbtang]

Jav:

So, what's your backup plan, 2bbtang since your gal could not get in thru P2B? Does MGS open to take in students from P2 onwards? I am within 1km to MGS but we are not eligible for P2B so can only bet for chances in P2C & very risky.

Under 2C, I'm within 1km of Pei Wah.
But looking at latest Balloting Chart, chances will be balloting too. I'm feeling vexed and lost.. next week, hubby will be out of town.. I'm gonna to \"fight\" this registration war with GOD and myself!

To be frank, taking in students from P2 onwards chances are rather slim. Not only they must have vacancies, they also look are your child's result.

Wish you and your child all the best!!!

[Jav]

Yeah I also 1km with Pei Hwa. Don’t you think the chances to Pei hwa and MGS would not differ a lot in P2C since both are within 1km? In fact, I would think Pei Hwa may be more difficult since it’s co-ed school and they 6 more vacancies than MGS.

[Jav]

Btw 2bbtang, I also have a son & I intend to get him to ACSJunior. Can I pm you instead as this is not the right forum to post my query here. Tks.

[2bbtang]

Jav:

Btw 2bbtang, I also have a son & I intend to get him to ACSJunior. Can I pm you instead as this is not the right forum to post my query here. Tks.

Hi Jav,

Of course, you can PM me.

That is why, I'm so vexed...cos' there isn't much difference..There will definitely be balloting.....

Sometime, I wish that God can just tell us where to go. HAHAH!

[gonzo]

The need for balloting for within 1km at Phase 2B for MGS came as a surprise to many people this year.


The whole P1 registration system needs to be re-looked at. Priority should be given to siblings and maybe alma mater. :?

Phase 2B should perhaps be scrapped and everyone should have a level playing field after phase 2A. Some schools are not being fair when it comes to selecting their parent volunteers, and some parents even find ways to use an alternative address to qualify within 1 km of the school, in the event of balloting.

Imagine the frustration :x faced by parents who plan ahead by purchasing / rentiing properties close to the school of their choice, and only to be unsuccessful when there is balloting. This trend also builds up the stress levels faced by parents who have planned similarly, and have children due for P1 registration in the coming years. Not to forget that the property developers are the ones taking advantage of proximity to popular schools as a selling point.

What also bothers me is that similar balloting histories have been noted in good neighbourhood schools which have producted top PSLE students.

My 2 cents on a rainy Friday morning! :lol:

[Jav]

I am with you, Sumitra. Yeah… what a crap to volunteer if you have vested interest, it’s not supposed to be called "volunteer" anymore!

2bbtang, I have pm-ed you.

[sleepylula]

Wow, I din know this year phase 2B was so tough. I am one of those lucky parent that bet on phase 2B last yr, staying within 1-2km. Todate, I still feel very thankful to God for all his mighty works.


I feel sorry to know that 2bbtang din get a chance to even try balloting. I know how it feels cos I have been thru the P1 registration process. It’s scary.

After I got my girl in the sch, I realised that is actually not much different from other sch. The oni different that I see is that there are alot of rich parents from this sch that willing to spend alot on tuition/enrichment classes for thier girls. I guess this is one of the reason the sch has very good results.

[2bbtang]

sleepylula:

Wow, I din know this year phase 2B was so tough. I am one of those lucky parent that bet on phase 2B last yr, staying within 1-2km. Todate, I still feel very thankful to God for all his mighty works.


I feel sorry to know that 2bbtang din get a chance to even try balloting. I know how it feels cos I have been thru the P1 registration process. It's scary.

After I got my girl in the sch, I realised that is actually not much different from other sch. The oni different that I see is that there are alot of rich parents from this sch that willing to spend alot on tuition/enrichment classes for thier girls. I guess this is one of the reason the sch has very good results.

Hey Sleepylula,

Is alright. Although, I do feel really disappointed but I believe God has great plan for my girl. So, life still goes on.

Just now, when my kids were prayer before bedtime, I was so touched by my elder son. This is part of his prayer today,

\"Jesus, now I know that I am so blessed that I got into ACSJr with mommy going thru the balloting 2 years ago. I will promise to do well in school. And please help mei-mei to get into a good school too. Amen.\"

Awww... think thru these 2 weeks, my son was kinda aware what was going on, at least he knew that he can't take things for granted.

[gonzo]

This year was supposed to be one of the years with the lowest birth rates and many may not have expected the outcome of the P1 registration at some schools.


Some firsts noted at 2 popular schools:
MGS : Balloting within 1 km at phase 2B :shock:
RGPS : Balloting within 1 km at phase 2C :shock:

This does not give much options to some parents who are looking for an all girls' school.

Sigh!

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