[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[janet88]

i3mum:

I think is due to the lack of space, as for lack of children, I dont think so... the birth rate is about the same as last year. I m sure there will be alot of balloting.

janet_lee88:

I guess the reason behind the reduced intake is due to lack of space and also reduced number of children. After 2000/2001, there are considerable lesser kids. Last year also saw unexpected ballot for some schools.

P1 registration starts early this year...June 29 to be exact.
Yup, there will be many more disappointed parents this year. Popular schools like RGPS, Henry Park and Pei Hwa reduce another class.
For all girls school like RGPS, 270 is considered quite a lot. MGS only has 7 classes.

[i3mum]

I agree with you.. sigh.. think will be more competitive & more disappointing parents to surface........

janet_lee88:

P1 registration starts early this year...June 29 to be exact.
Yup, there will be many more disappointed parents this year. Popular schools like RGPS, Henry Park and Pei Hwa reduce another class.
For all girls school like RGPS, 270 is considered quite a lot. MGS only has 7 classes.

[janet88]

i3mum:

I agree with you.. sigh.. think will be more competitive & more disappointing parents to surface........

janet_lee88:

P1 registration starts early this year...June 29 to be exact.
Yup, there will be many more disappointed parents this year. Popular schools like RGPS, Henry Park and Pei Hwa reduce another class.
For all girls school like RGPS, 270 is considered quite a lot. MGS only has 7 classes.

There are 6 new schools being built...could MOE's intention be to reduce classes at popular schools so as to 'force' parents to register their kids at brand new schools ? There is a limit schools can expand.

[BigDevil]

janet_lee88:

There are 6 new schools being built...could MOE's intention be to reduce classes at popular schools so as to 'force' parents to register their kids at brand new schools ? There is a limit schools can expand.

Very likely.

It is already happening this year at Jurong West, with popular schools like West Grove, Rulang, etc
all reducing intake so as to divert students to the new Frontier Primary.

[Hotchix]

How sad. Already worried cannot get in, now with the reduced intake... :slapshead:

[ziltransformer]

I stay cck, should i reg my gal in henry park since hb is former student or just stick to sch near cck such as de lasalle, st anthony or chij olpq? Pls help

[qms]

ziltransformer:

I stay cck, should i reg my gal in henry park since hb is former student or just stick to sch near cck such as de lasalle, st anthony or chij olpq? Pls help

Which phase will your girl be in for the other schools?

Register with Henry Park first, and monitor the situation in other schools.

[ziltransformer]

Henry park phase 2a(2),de lasalle, st anthony & chij olpq is phase2b since hb is catholic. My greatest worry is time spent on travelling frm cck to holland.some ppl say im crazy to choose so far. So im nt sure if is worth?

[janet88]

ziltransformer:

I stay cck, should i reg my gal in henry park since hb is former student or just stick to sch near cck such as de lasalle, st anthony or chij olpq? Pls help

Secure a place at Henry Park. Remember to bring along all necessary documents.

[janet88]

LKVM:

ziltransformer:

Henry park phase 2a(2),de lasalle, st anthony & chij olpq is phase2b since hb is catholic. My greatest worry is time spent on travelling frm cck to holland.some ppl say im crazy to choose so far. So im nt sure if is worth?

Secure a place in Henry park first but I think distance maters a lot so come phase 2B you can monitor the situation and act accordingly

Hi ziltransformer,
My daughter is attending CHIJ TP (Phase 2A2) and not the same school as older boy (5 min walk away). I guess it's really a matter of personal opinion...don't have to worry too much what others think.