All About Parent Volunteers (PV)

[meiah]

If 1km applicants more than vacancy, then 1km applicants will ballot. Other will not be considered at all.

[hquek]

mambobb:

May I know for the PV, if the number of applications is more than the vacancy, are the slots given to the applications which are within 2km and the rest for balloting?

Or all the applications go under balloting without considering the distance?

For all phases that involve balloting. First they consider those within 1km - these will either all get in; or if there is balloting within 1km, those more than 1km will not even get a chance to ballot.

After the 1km demand is satisifed in FULL, then it's 1-2km. So if there were 15 vacancies and 10 were from within 1km, there will only be 5 places left for those 1-2km. If there are more than 5 persons vying, then there will be balloting for those 1-2km (those within 1km are safe, those outside of 2km are omitted).

Parents who are staying more than 2km away (in fact, I think 1-2 km also quite dangerous) should consider carefully based on past stats if they even have a chance at the ballot box before they commit all that time and energy.

[mambobb]

hquek:

mambobb:

May I know for the PV, if the number of applications is more than the vacancy, are the slots given to the applications which are within 2km and the rest for balloting?

Or all the applications go under balloting without considering the distance?

For all phases that involve balloting. First they consider those within 1km - these will either all get in; or if there is balloting within 1km, those more than 1km will not even get a chance to ballot.

After the 1km demand is satisifed in FULL, then it's 1-2km. So if there were 15 vacancies and 10 were from within 1km, there will only be 5 places left for those 1-2km. If there are more than 5 persons vying, then there will be balloting for those 1-2km (those within 1km are safe, those outside of 2km are omitted).

Parents who are staying more than 2km away (in fact, I think 1-2 km also quite dangerous) should consider carefully based on past stats if they even have a chance at the ballot box before they commit all that time and energy.

I know this works for Phase 2C. But does this applies to 2B (PV) too?

[php]

mambobb:

I know this works for Phase 2C. But does this applies to 2B (PV) too?

applies to entire 2B....and if one day 2A1 or 2A2 happens as well, same rules apply....

[Jlcm]

I have no idea, think different school will act differently. may need to check with the school on how the balloting going to be conduct.

BTW are you intending to go for PV at RGPS?

[janet88]

mambobb:

I know this works for Phase 2C. But does this applies to 2B (PV) too?

The above-mentioned rules apply to all phases from Phase 2A onwards...although there has been no balloting required for Phase 2A1/2 so far.

[meiah]

Jlcm:

I have no idea, think different school will act differently. may need to check with the school on how the balloting going to be conduct.

BTW are you intending to go for PV at RGPS?

To be fair, balloting process for all schools are the same, all follow moe standard guidelines. So far, balloting starts from 2B if required.

[Hifive]

Hi


Understand that being a PV and clocking in min 40 hours does not guarantee a place for my child in the school, I need to clarify:

1. will there be balloting if the no. of registration exceed no. of vacancies in phases 2B2 ?

2. I was told that clock in more than 40 hours stand more chances, is this so?

Thanks!

[janet88]

Hifive:

Hi


Understand that being a PV and clocking in min 40 hours does not guarantee a place for my child in the school, I need to clarify:

1. will there be balloting if the no. of registration exceed no. of vacancies in phases 2B2 ?

2. I was told that clock in more than 40 hours stand more chances, is this so?

Thanks!

Yup...there is NO guarantee that child is guaranteed a place even though parent completes 40 hours of PV. Parents are told and reminded regarding this.

1) Balloting takes place once applicants exceed number of places.
2) Different schools diff PV hours...if XX school for eg sets 40 hours, PVs just have to do 40 hours. Exceeding number of hours does not mean more chances.

[Hifive]

janet_lee88:

Yup...there is NO guarantee that child is guaranteed a place even though parent completes 40 hours of PV. Parents are told and reminded regarding this.

1) Balloting takes place once applicants exceed number of places.
2) Different schools diff PV hours...if XX school for eg sets 40 hours, PVs just have to do 40 hours. Exceeding number of hours does not mean more chances.

Hi janet_lee88

Thanks for your reply.

So under phases 2B2, during balloting, all have equal chances, right? It doesn't mean that you clock in more PV hours, you stand a better chance (if the school's PV requirement is 40 hrs)?

When I start to clock in my PV hours, is there anything in particular that I should take note of ?

Thanks!