2011 P1 Registration Exercise for 2012 In-Take

[polyonyx]

Hi All


My dd will be registering for P1 next year under phase 2C. I’m in dilemma : Zhangde or CHIJ (Kellock)?

Academic Standard: Kellock seemed to be better than Zhangde
Location: Zhangde (within 1km) vs Kellock (within 1 to 2km)
Transport: Zhangde (within walking distance, aftercare) vs Kellock (school bus, but if dd stay back for CCA, then it will be difficult as need a caretaker to bring her)

Has any parents here went through this dilemma or any advice? Thanks.

[24hr-mum]

hi polyonyx,

within 1km of the sch doesnt mean easier chance to get in.

for my case, my dilemma is whether to go for CHS or MSH.

CHS is academically stronger and within 1km but super tough to get in cos so many housing projects within 1km
MSH is outside 2km but easier to get in based on past balloting history.
MSH has a bigger intake too.

CHS is more convenient for me but MSH is easier to get in.

so u got to see their balloting history and size of intake also, tho i checked already, also difficult to gauge. the size of intake is a factor too.

usu sch also has sch bus for cca hours. just pay extra. do chk with kellock. they shd hv sch bus for cca kids

[polyonyx]

Hi 24-hr mum,


Thanks for sharing. Based on their balloting history, we have equal chance for both Zhangde and Kellock. Hence, the dilemma…

[24hr-mum]

i suppose what u can do is first of all, call kellock to get sch bus no. and ask abt sch bus provision for cca hrs.


if got sch bus, next is how desperate wld u need the after care svc provided by zhangde.

then, chk how big is the academic difference between the two sch.
if not much, can opt for the nearer one. save the transport fee for tuition fees. tpt fee can be 80 to 100, gd enuf to tuitin 1 subject. n the after sch care is gd is u foresee ur caretaker cant take care of the child in long term

[Celyw]

hihi,


I am in this group too, my kid joining NHPS based on alumini! Hope we can share info and especially the registration dates

[mummy of 2]

polyonyx:

Hi All


My dd will be registering for P1 next year under phase 2C. I'm in dilemma : Zhangde or CHIJ (Kellock)?

Academic Standard: Kellock seemed to be better than Zhangde
Location: Zhangde (within 1km) vs Kellock (within 1 to 2km)
Transport: Zhangde (within walking distance, aftercare) vs Kellock (school bus, but if dd stay back for CCA, then it will be difficult as need a caretaker to bring her)

Has any parents here went through this dilemma or any advice? Thanks.

I have similar dilemma but deciding between Zhangde and Radin Mas. Zhangde nearer but Radin Mas has better results. More inclined towards Zhangde as more convenient for in laws to bring ds1 to and from school.

[pqy]

Hi my boy will enter P1 in Yr 2013. anyone can advise me when shall i register myself for the volunteer programme to increase my boy chance to get in the school.

[venus77]

hi pqy…


u should register for PV next year…

[pqy]

Tks Venus. Registration have to do at the school itself rite.

venus77:

hi pqy..

u should register for PV next year..

[pherie]

Hi,


I’m registrating my boy in 2011 too.

Deciding between 3 schools

1) SJI Junior (2A2)
2) Anderson Primary (2A2)
3) Hougang Primary (2C)

Anyone to share views on the schools? I stay like 3 blocks away Hougang Primary.