2011 P1 Registration Exercise for 2012 In-Take

[RRMummy]

kidznme:

Thanks, Champion and RRMummy. Yes, the chance is high since we live so near to the sch. The problem is - we don't speak Mandarin at home...and my kids are mixed race. Although they are learning Chinese out of their enrichment class and at pre-sch, I think it is really going to be a linguistic challenge to them if we were to put them in a sch like Poi Ching. Alternatively, we could consider St Hilda's, but the chance in getting into this overly-popular sch is slim...really slim...

You are most welcome.

I understand your dilemma.. :snuggles:

Do you have a Plan C?

[hquek]

dorisp:

volcano:

parents, i would be enrolling my gal to Bukit Panjang Primary School, but in pharse 2B. anyone know will there still be balloting rounds for pharse 2B? Because i am staying >2km from the school. Am wondering should i register under caregiver's address, does it make a different?

thanks.

Hi volcano, it will help if you refer to BPPS's past years balloting history to have an idea of what happened years before and use it as a guide. As for the current year, it would be impossible for anyone to know if there will be balloting for P2B for this school.

If you register under caregivers' address, assuming the address is <1km, it will still be treated as 1-2km category. If the caretakers' address is >1km, the category you would fall into would be according to the actual distance.

Will experienced parents in this forum correct me if I am wrong and hope these info. helps.

Using caregiver route, anything less than 2km will be considered in that category (ie 1-2km) - so caregiver within 1km, the application will be classed as 1-2km; caregiver 1-2km, application classed as 1-2km. Anything more than 2km, no change.

I think have to go MOE to 'sompa' that caregiver is indeed the caregiver (must not be employed etc). Procedure wise I'm not sure. Apologies.

[RRMummy]

GSK:

For me, I already give up on the school I want. Really disappointed with everything. So many unexpected, maybe is fated bah.

Hi GSK,

Long time no chat.

Sorry to hear that.. :snuggles:

Don't despair, I have known of people who regret after getting into the school they aim for and also people who are now super happy despite ending up in the school which was not their first choice..

I know this is a super stressful period. Hang in there, ya.. :snuggles:

[h530251]

volcano:

parents, i would be enrolling my gal to Bukit Panjang Primary School, but in pharse 2B. anyone know will there still be balloting rounds for pharse 2B? Because i am staying >2km from the school. Am wondering should i register under caregiver's address, does it make a different?

thanks.

Can check why do you need to register under the caregiver address when it is already >2km ???

[GSK]

Hi RRMummy


Yeah, long time no chat. Hee hee, u still remembered me.
Thanks for your comfort. Anyway, not much choice for me too, will go for another one unless there’s miracle.

Ya indeed stressful JUST for enrolling a primary school. Thanks, will hang in there.

Wonder why not much ppl grumbling on the reduction of the intake , especially those PV in these hot schools, like Pei Hwa, RGS, Henry Park, West Grove, Rulang, Rosyth, Red Swastika etc…

[RRMummy]

GSK:

Hi RRMummy


Yeah, long time no chat. Hee hee, u still remembered me.
Thanks for your comfort. Anyway, not much choice for me too, will go for another one unless there's miracle.

Ya indeed stressful JUST for enrolling a primary school. Thanks, will hang in there.

Wonder why not much ppl grumbling on the reduction of the intake , especially those PV in these hot schools, like Pei Hwa, RGS, Henry Park, West Grove, Rulang, Rosyth, Red Swastika etc......

Yes yes still remember you :boogie:

Not sure why not much grumbling :stompfeet: .. maybe still a little 'early' or maybe 'they have resigned to fate'... but my heart really goes to all of you.. when I saw the reduced intake, my heart also did a double take... it is like :scared:

Unfortunately, i think until the schools have fully upgraded their facilities for the single session, this trend may continue.. :slapshead: :stupid:

[GSK]

Maybe complaints only comes after "unsuccessful".


Sob sob…

[genie23]

We are recent PR to Singapore & looking at CHIJ Katong for our daughter under Phase 2B.

Where & when can i get the application form?
Thank you in advance for your help

[Champion]

GSK:

Hi RRMummy


Yeah, long time no chat. Hee hee, u still remembered me.
Thanks for your comfort. Anyway, not much choice for me too, will go for another one unless there's miracle.

Ya indeed stressful JUST for enrolling a primary school. Thanks, will hang in there.

Wonder why not much ppl grumbling on the reduction of the intake , especially those PV in these hot schools, like Pei Hwa, RGS, Henry Park, West Grove, Rulang, Rosyth, Red Swastika etc......

Hi GSK,
:imsorry: - I did not start reading the thread but like to give you a :hugs: ...Understand the stressful period especially around this time of the year.

Do you mind share a little bit more with me - which school you aiming or already PV in? {Sorry if I am being too nosy :nailbite: :nailbite: }

[kidznme]

RRMummy:

kidznme:

Thanks, Champion and RRMummy. Yes, the chance is high since we live so near to the sch. The problem is - we don't speak Mandarin at home...and my kids are mixed race. Although they are learning Chinese out of their enrichment class and at pre-sch, I think it is really going to be a linguistic challenge to them if we were to put them in a sch like Poi Ching. Alternatively, we could consider St Hilda's, but the chance in getting into this overly-popular sch is slim...really slim...

You are most welcome.

I understand your dilemma.. :snuggles:

Do you have a Plan C?

Think I am going to take the risk and go ballot at St Hilda's rather than Poi Ching. Still think it's a better choice for my kids' holistic development. If unsuccessful, I have to go try other schs in Phase 2C Supp. What to do? Life is about making choices and taking risks...*sigh*