Maris Stella High

[mum2jj]

bigfoot:

I dun understand why my son must be pick up by 6am if thomson area can be picked up at 630am. I must check with the driver again. Somehow, I dun trust what he said that day. There were so many ppl and I am sure he had estimated the time in haste.

I agree! Seems everyone is told 6am, mine too! I asked the guy not aunty, maybe it's their standard answer before they work out the routes. I was telling DH if so early we might as well send ds1 to school ourselves, it's only 15mins. drive, even detouring to send ds2 to childcare also dont need so early. It doesnt make sense for Tiong Bahru (which is so far away) to have the same pick-up time as yours and mine (Boon Keng/Lavendar).

[mum2jj]

bigfoot:

Just my opinion. If I were you, I wouldn't take the chance. I will move. Frankly speaking, MS was not even in my radar when choosing primary school.
If u want my opinion, there will definitely be more spillover from CHS next year. I won't be surprise the Phase 2B balloting will get more intense.

You dont get good schools like MS that is not difficult to get in, it wasnt on my radar either until I found this forum, thank God! I didnt think I had a chance before. Soon, more and more parents will be aware of this open secret. The area is not that far from AMK actually.

[24hr-mum]

ya maybe just reg for MS at p1, and waitlist for CHS (if my boy do get into CH at p3 but aiyo, lookg at him,…i dont think too much)

[vicki]

mum2jj:

bigfoot:

I dun understand why my son must be pick up by 6am if thomson area can be picked up at 630am. I must check with the driver again. Somehow, I dun trust what he said that day. There were so many ppl and I am sure he had estimated the time in haste.

I agree! Seems everyone is told 6am, mine too! I asked the guy not aunty, maybe it's their standard answer before they work out the routes. I was telling DH if so early we might as well send ds1 to school ourselves, it's only 15mins. drive, even detouring to send ds2 to childcare also dont need so early. It doesnt make sense for Tiong Bahru (which is so far away) to have the same pick-up time as yours and mine (Boon Keng/Lavendar).

I thk u r correct. Std 6am ans. But i also wonder if they are despatching smaller buses 4 far off area n bigger buses 4 nearer areas so tats why timing wise all end up same? How much deposit did he collected fm u guys? 60 or 100?

[bigfoot]

24hr-mum:

now toying btwn rental n buying cos i m eligible to sublet my plc.

scared moe will disdvantage rental applicants

Why would MOE disadvantage rental applicants? They will simply based on the address shown in your IC at the time of application. They won't ask whether u own or rent the place. Rental can be pretty high. The Casa Rosa Condo rental is about $3k and above.

[bigfoot]

24hr-mum:

ya maybe just reg for MS at p1, and waitlist for CHS (if my boy do get into CH at p3 but aiyo, lookg at him,..i dont think too much)

I don't think I would consider changing school if my son is happy in the school. If it is not broken, why fix it? Say, 3 or 4 years down the road, my son is happy and doing well in MSH, I'd rather he stay in MSH even if I am offered places in other schools such as CHS. Even GEP, I may not consider either.

[bigfoot]

vicki:

I thk u r correct. Std 6am ans. But i also wonder if they are despatching smaller buses 4 far off area n bigger buses 4 nearer areas so tats why timing wise all end up same? How much deposit did he collected fm u guys? 60 or 100?

I paid $100 deposit. Since it is full refund, it doesnt matter whether it is $60 or $100 right? Anyway, we will find out in mid Dec. Was told to call and check around that time.

[vicki]

bigfoot:

vicki:

I thk u r correct. Std 6am ans. But i also wonder if they are despatching smaller buses 4 far off area n bigger buses 4 nearer areas so tats why timing wise all end up same? How much deposit did he collected fm u guys? 60 or 100?

I paid $100 deposit. Since it is full refund, it doesnt matter whether it is $60 or $100 right? Anyway, we will find out in mid Dec. Was told to call and check around that time.

Can refund one har? I tot its like a gone thing... I was toying between one way or 2 way (since only incremental of 10%) so figured just pay 100 bucks first then decide later.

[cherrygal]

bigfoot:

24hr-mum:

ya maybe just reg for MS at p1, and waitlist for CHS (if my boy do get into CH at p3 but aiyo, lookg at him,..i dont think too much)

I don't think I would consider changing school if my son is happy in the school. If it is not broken, why fix it? Say, 3 or 4 years down the road, my son is happy and doing well in MSH, I'd rather he stay in MSH even if I am offered places in other schools such as CHS. Even GEP, I may not consider either.

Yup, not waiting for CHS coz we just spent a bomb on the books, catered food and uniforms at MSH! But if he does get into the GEP (without the help of GEP coaching), then maybe I might change him to CHS for my grandkids' sake. Now we know how being an old boy helps... But my most farfetched hope is for him to do well at PSLE and get into RI...

[cherrygal]

24hr-mum:

hi cherrygal


to get a sure plc in MS vs a balloting chance in CH. which better?

if i stay put, n dont get CH or MS, i dont want to consider Montfort or st gabe whc is far too. might as well just opt for a nearby neighborhd sch. chances wld be GY cos Kuo Chuan wld be gone too by phase 2c supp.

on one hand CH is more more convenient to everyone but if i dont do anythg now that i can to put my child in a gd sch, i wonder if i will regret if end up in schs not of my choice leh.

how?

I had the same worries... I never wanted my son to end up in a non-Catholic school like GY or AMK govt schools so I couldn't take the risk of balloting for CHS. You are lucky you still have a year to take action. We were all taken by surprise this year.

Frankly, I still think you will stand a good chance at MSH next year without moving 1km within. Most of us got in this year.

If you really want to guarantee a spot, why don't you buy a small 2nd property near MSH if you have the cash? I am assuming you now have a HDB in Bishan. Keep that HDB (due to the recent changes in property ownership). Tat 2nd property address can be your backup at Phase 2C for MSH should you lose the CHS ballot at Phase 2B. You will then have one week to change your official address on your NRIC.

MSH usually guaranteed for 1km and below at both phases.