All About Church/Clan/Society Membership

[metamorphosis8184]

My girl is born in 2009, still 6 more years before going to P1… I’m hoping to register her to NCPS as we’ll be shifting to SK in couple of years time… A very KS mummy, I hope to get into SHHK so that I could register her for Phase 2B in future… Thus, I’m sincerely appealing for assistance to get 2 referrals in order to join SHHK… Pls help as none of my families r from SHHK although both of us r Hokkien… Deeply appreciate it

[citygirl]

lynettewoo:

My son goes to Pri 1 only in 2014! But I'm just trying to gather more info now so I can be better prepared. One of my friends was recently stuck without a favourable school for her duaghter cos she didn't start early enough.


My son is not baptised, but I am a baptised Catholic - would this still qualify under Phase 2B? We live about 4km away, so the 2 km rule is out of the question. If I were to be eligible for Phase 2B, what are the chances that my son can get a place?

Appreciate your response!

No, your son must be baptised before you are eligible for Phase 2B. But you have plenty of time to get that done!

If you live outside 2km, you must be prepared for balloting, if you even get the chance to ballot. Take a look at the statistics over the last few years for SJIJ here: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/novena
However, given the trend, I believe that when it gets to 2013 (the year you register), those who live outside 2km might not even get a chance to ballot in Phase 2B. Competition gets stiffer every year and there are a lot of new high-rise condos coming up around SJIJ.

The good news is that you have plenty of time to consider and strategise. Are you adamant about SJIJ? If you are, consider moving to within 1km of the school. If not, you have plenty of time to consider other options near where you live, where your parents live etc. This site contains a wealth of information to help you decide so you've really come to the correct place. Good luck!

[berrie]

ohh…so must decide carefully which school to aim for! stressful man.


So to apply under methodist, does the kid need to be baptised? Or mother member and baptised only suffice?

[jerejoy]

Hi,


Can I know if there is anyone who is a member of World Red Swastika Society? Can u recommend me in if u are? Thanks!

[citygirl]

berrie:

ohh...so must decide carefully which school to aim for! stressful man.


So to apply under methodist, does the kid need to be baptised? Or mother member and baptised only suffice?

Yes, I believe the child and a parent must be baptised and practising Methodists. Unlike Catholic schools where you bring along the baptism certs, I believe the Methodist schools work on a system where you register in Phase 2B with a letter provided by the church you attend. So I believe the expectation is that you need to be a regular church-goer to get the coveted letter.

[Eagle-Ladybird]

No, I don’t believe the child needs to be baptized (for Methodist anyway). The parent, yes.

[fisherman888]

hello all


i am new here.

1.live 1-2km fm CF / Northland.
2.less than 1km fm JIEMIN

My son was borned in 2008/feb and i would like to put him in CF. In order to get priority under 2B, is it recommended to join SHKK rite now? He will need to register for P1 on 2014.

Does anyone have any idea of being a clan member and be a PV to the same sch?

many thanks...

[tankee]

fisherman888:

..... In order to get priority under 2B, is it recommended to join SHKK rite now? He will need to register for P1 on 2014.


Does anyone have any idea of being a clan member and be a PV to the same sch?

many thanks...

Yes, you would stand a better chance of being recommended by SHHK if you joined earlier. Not all members will be recommended.

PV & Clan Members both belong to same phase 2B, thus there is very little reason to be both.

[fattysuperfamily]

Realised that there is no clans or associations for the Teochews that is recognised by a primary here in SG…


BTW, anyone know which Buddhist Association/Federaton is Mee Toh affiliated to?

Thanks!

[lynettewoo]

Hmm…i wouldn’t baptise my son just for getting into a school of choice. I believe he should grow up and decide for himself, esp since my husband belongs to another religion.


What if we have 2 schools of choice? Since we can’t register for both schools at the same time, how do some parents get around it? For us its probably either SJIJ or Catholic High - how can we maximise our chance of getting our son into either?