2011 P1 Registration Exercise for 2012 In-Take

[24hr-mum]

thanks. registering for my #1 was a breeze as i was old girl but for my boy really stressful. had been aiming for CHS (yes i stay bishan) but given only 9 seats this year, i wonder whr history will repeat. if yes, i wld go for MS in 2b but wil be out of 2km n hv to ballot and if many parents think same way and go for MS, then ballot will be worse esp when circle line up.

to shift is a sure way but if i shift to within 1km, there is only 1 project within my affordability but its 500m walk from bartley mrt. n no coffeeshop, no childcare or kindergarten n further for my #1. and #3 who is just 3yo need to go kindy or cc, will be a headache.

i dont drive. only hubby drives.

if shift to 1-2km, i got a many choices. but of cos its still a risk.

mSh have higher intake than ch, shd be ok i hope

for st gabe, no prob getting in. in fact if want, i dont hv to shift cos hubby old boy. if shift to serangoon, also within 1 or 2km i think

[citygirl]

24hr-mum:

thanks. registering for my #1 was a breeze as i was old girl but for my boy really stressful. had been aiming for CHS (yes i stay bishan) but given only 9 seats this year, i wonder whr history will repeat. if yes, i wld go for MS in 2b but wil be out of 2km n hv to ballot and if many parents think same way and go for MS, then ballot will be worse esp when circle line up.

to shift is a sure way but if i shift to within 1km, there is only 1 project within my affordability but its 500m walk from bartley mrt. n no coffeeshop, no childcare or kindergarten n further for my #1. and #3 who is just 3yo need to go kindy or cc, will be a headache.

i dont drive. only hubby drives.

if shift to 1-2km, i got a many choices. but of cos its still a risk.

mSh have higher intake than ch, shd be ok i hope

for st gabe, no prob getting in. in fact if want, i dont hv to shift cos hubby old boy. if shift to serangoon, also within 1 or 2km i think

Hmm... if I were in your position, regardless of whether I shift or not, I'd still register my son at St. Gab under Phase 2A first. Get a confirmed place in a Catholic boys school, then assess my chances in Phase 2B at CHS and MS.

I feel that the stress level is significantly lower when you already have a place somewhere, as compared to a situation where you are balloting in Phase 2C and face the prospect of having to go into Phase 2C Supp with no school to your child's name.

Anyway, good luck!

[serpent2105]

hi there,


My gal is 5 years and will be enrolling for P1 in 2011.

Option 1 - CHIJ @ Toa Payoh
Option 2 - Cedar Primary

Option 1 - No PV, Not an affiliate member or old student. So fall under 2C
Category ( within 2km) Yr 2010 - only 50 seats allocated under 2C

Option 2 - Cedar Primary. Not much information…any1 can help.

Would like to know about both these schools…

[sunflower2005]

me too… my girl … will start P1 in 2012


I’m doing PV in 2 school
Compassvale …still have half and a hour to complete
Rivervale ---- total 8.5 hours still short of 22.5 and one project.

Very stress…

[janet88]

24hr-mum:

for st gabe, no prob getting in. in fact if want, i dont hv to shift cos hubby old boy. if shift to serangoon, also within 1 or 2km i think

If I were you, I'll register at St Gabriel under Phase 2A since your hubby is old boy. Headache solved. With a confirmed place in hand, you can then assess your chances at MS and CH with lesser stress.

[janet88]

serpent2105:

hi there,


My gal is 5 years and will be enrolling for P1 in 2011.

Option 1 - CHIJ @ Toa Payoh
Option 2 - Cedar Primary

Option 1 - No PV, Not an affiliate member or old student. So fall under 2C
Category ( within 2km) Yr 2010 - only 50 seats allocated under 2C

Option 2 - Cedar Primary. Not much information...any1 can help.

Would like to know about both these schools..

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/event/registration-2011-p1-phase-2c
This is the link for this year's registration.
Hope it will provide you with more info.

[MMM]

janet_lee88:

MMM:

It's just exciting to see this thread revive.


My youngest is registering next year. No hoo ha for us but I've 2 good pals who are registering so it's really exciting.

Good luck to all.

Yup, this thread cannot go 'dead' as P1 registration is an exciting and stressful event for all parents, esp those registrating for the first time.
In any case, all the best. :celebrate:

Yes... I saw how a girlfriend's hubby volunteer under grassroot and now due to election there are potential changes to the school they are entitled to register. Unfortunately, the one they have in mind is the one that might be out.... So we are all . They just found their new place and have been looking around for the ideal house that can settle the school issues. Finally they settled on something and to know about this when PV is closed is not desirable.

Another girlfriend bought a new place near their desired school. So both are trying hard for their choice school. Really not an easy feat.

I think I was lucky as my kids went to my primary school and it was relatively a painless exercise. But to see what other parents went through is :!: I recalled a posting by a father? who tried for bukit timah school, then marymount? and he still didn't get it. I suppose the last thing every parent wants to get into is to be ballot out and left with no school at Phase 2C.

So my advice to friends is be realistic with what your best chances are and always be safe than sorry. Eg. even if you desire CHS, if the chance is so low, is it worth taking a risk??? So aim for the school that you got the best chance and plan well. Look at the resource in KSP for past trend.

With all home work done, the rest are really down to the child's luck.

[janet88]

Hi MMM,

If can afford to shift near school of choice, then living within 1km is the closest one can stay near the school. If balloting is required, then it all boils down to child’s luck.

Applying to be PV and to be chosen as PV is not easy. Then there is the 40/80 hours to chalk up. Some parents have problems trying to get ‘jobs’ to chalk up hours. Worse case is have to ballot. Phase 2C is no better.

No matter how much we parents want to desire certain schools, but if the chance is very low, it’s not worth taking a risk at all.

We went through the PV application and the stress of confirmation even though we qualified under Phase 2B and staying within 1km. It was a relief when we received that all important letter from the school.

[tankee]

sunflower2005:

me too.. my girl .. will start P1 in 2012


I'm doing PV in 2 school
Compassvale ...still have half and a hour to complete
Rivervale ---- total 8.5 hours still short of 22.5 and one project.

Very stress...

:shock: :udawoman:

[janet88]

tankee:

sunflower2005:

me too.. my girl .. will start P1 in 2012


I'm doing PV in 2 school
Compassvale ...still have half and a hour to complete
Rivervale ---- total 8.5 hours still short of 22.5 and one project.

Very stress...

:shock: :udawoman:

:!: You are amazing !!! BTW, are you staying close to those schools ?