[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools
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statistics showed that our birth rate was on the decline since 2002. When it comes to P1 registration, somehow the numbers don’t tally. Now we know who made up the numbers. Welcome to meritocracy…like what dark and tan SPR said online when we were complaining about 55% of the jobs went to foreigners (both resident and work permit holders), we have to make ourselves more marketable to compete.
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IMHO, it is very hard to "blame" the SPRs for making life more difficult in Singapore, whether for jobs, schooling or housing. After all, Singapore is where it is economically due in no small part to liberal immigration and trade policies over most of its history. This in turn has made Singapore a first world country with world class public services such as housing, transport and schooling. Not everyone may agree with me, but being a naturalized Singaporean, I strongly believe that the Government here is one of the most sensible in the world when it comes to immigration policy. Typically, immigrants contribute to the tax intakes, and often quite substantially. Nothing is perfect, and I’m sure the Government will continue tweaking policies in response to a changing environment. I understand the frustrations of those who may miss out on the school of their choice, but please try to think of the positives of life in Singapore and the various reasons for them. I myself will be in the rat race next year and from what I can tell, need to get prepared for a lot of tension and maybe disappointment! Good luck to all.
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akmumsg:
The government should simply ban all non-citizens (PRs & foreigners) from registering at phases 1&2, then PRs won't be the scapegoat anymore in this whole madness. Eventually you will only find locals in all the top schools. So much so for diversity :celebrate:
The ballot should then be held just for the 7 PRs!!!tingting2424:
Overheard, rgps 62 places, 64 within 1km, out of 64, 7 are spr..
In case like this, we SCs, after all the sacrifices, should be given REAL priority !
My goodness, can someone with connections appeal ?
I'm not even talking abt converted SCs. Real PRs with no roots here should not be given the same priority as us.
The 2 slip/1 slip thing is a false \"priority\" scheme. I have friends doing balloting in 2B, with all the PRs getting in! -
minnie2004:
eventually you will only find locals in all the top schools. So much so for diversity :celebrate:
it's not abt \"diversity\". education, social security, etc, is *always* a privilege of a nation. why PRs cannot buy new HDB ? Because it's a privilege, not a right. Many of the rich angmo PRs are simply treating it as a 5y unlimited visa. Had the PR requirement been more stringent, the privilege of Singapore nation can then be extended to them. BUT look around you, how difficult it is for a foreigner to get a PR ?
Actually I think the gov already realized that. And it's already changing the process to make it harder. But for NOW, we are suffering from the excessive PR policies of the last few years. -
End of Phase 2C
School / 2C Vacancy / 2C Registered
Bukit Timah Primary School 125 50
Henry Park Primary School 72 107
Methodist Girls’ School (Primary) 37 42
Nanyang Primary School 36 68
Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School 44 67
Raffles Girls’ Primary School 63 76 -
akmumsg:
The govt has taken in MANY foreigners who have turned PRs. Now that there are INDEED many foreigners, the govt has made the PR applications harder. PRs are now converting to SC for a share of what Singaporeans are enjoying. But what can we do, there are insufficient babies to replace us.minnie2004:
eventually you will only find locals in all the top schools. So much so for diversity :celebrate:
it's not abt \"diversity\". education, social security, etc, is *always* a privilege of a nation. why PRs cannot buy new HDB ? Because it's a privilege, not a right. Many of the rich angmo PRs are simply treating it as a 5y unlimited visa. Had the PR requirement been more stringent, the privilege of Singapore nation can then be extended to them. BUT look around you, how difficult it is for a foreigner to get a PR ?
Actually I think the gov already realized that. And it's already changing the process to make it harder. But for NOW, we are suffering from the excessive PR policies of the last few years. -
Wonder why is the spike in numbers so sudden? I think most parents are not prepared for this
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Lionel Ong:
[/quote]As compared to 68 balloting for 36 vacancies for NYPS :!: , you stand a very high chance of getting into RGPS at least.Sorry but do you mean 68 applicants for 36 vacancies? I am one of those whom daughter is registered at RGPS within 1km. Quite shocking to have to ballot.. 65 applicants < 1km for 63 places.
68 for NYPS.mintee:
[quote=\"tingting2424\"]Overheard, rgps 62 places, 64 within 1km, out of 64, 7 are spr..
Any news for nyps?
Wish you Good luck!
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Hi Liong Ong, Good luck for your balloting. Notwithstanding, pls start thinking of a backup plan – always plan for contingencies!
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alvinaT:
Wonder why is the spike in numbers so sudden? I think most parents are not prepared for this
You bet. We were so sure that moving within 1km of PHPP will do the trick.. guess we were not kiasu enough
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