2011 P1 Registration Exercise for 2012 In-Take
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Paulyn:
Seriously I dun understand y so many parents think that we should take away 2A. During my time as a student we help to raise fund for building of school new campus. We not only have donation cards, we also oraganised fun fair to help our school build a better environment for our next generation. I still remember my class came out with lots of ideas to raise fund and I'm in charge of washing cars. Isn't all these contribution to the school. Some of my seniors didnt even get the chance to enjoy the new campus as they had grad fr the sch by the time the new building is done.I just feel the current system is to confusing. Too many phases. Just look at siblings currently studying there and the rest shd be by distance.
As for foreigners and PRs, frankly, since the govt already tightened inflow, we hv to move on. Ultimately, these kids and families will contribute to singapore as well so they deserve a gd education like our kids. -
jtoh:
Thanks a lot for your reply. I am also worrying about what you mentioned above, plus I am worrying she has less or no schoolmate/classmate nearby in our community, it is hard for her to play with friends during off-school times.1 hour by bus is quite a long daily commute. Multiply this by 2 and it's 2 hours each day for your young dd. It can be tiring and she may not have the energy to do her homework etc. Remember as she gets older she'll have CCA and other classes so she may get home in the late afternoon leaving her with even less time to rest.
Is School P that much better than School Q? If not that significant, then go with the one nearer home.
BTW, school P is Pei Hwa and school Q is QiFa. I have registered my daughter to Qifa at phase 2A2, and gave up 2B at Pei Hwa. I hope we made the right decision. -
Thanks, pen88n! Will definitely need all the luck I can get!
and all the very best to all registering in 2C too! -
wangyang86:
Thanks a lot for your reply. I am also worrying about what you mentioned above, plus I am worrying she has less or no schoolmate/classmate nearby in our community, it is hard for her to play with friends during off-school times.jtoh:
1 hour by bus is quite a long daily commute. Multiply this by 2 and it's 2 hours each day for your young dd. It can be tiring and she may not have the energy to do her homework etc. Remember as she gets older she'll have CCA and other classes so she may get home in the late afternoon leaving her with even less time to rest.
Is School P that much better than School Q? If not that significant, then go with the one nearer home.
BTW, school P is Pei Hwa and school Q is QiFa. I have registered my daughter to Qifa at phase 2A2, and gave up 2B at Pei Hwa. I hope we made the right decision.
hi there, to me distance is important be it going to sch via sch bus or own car or themselves. No point travelling so far to and fro... imagine how tired! -
Anyone knows how many PVs are there in Fairfield Methodist in P2B this year?
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jeanieg:
I am staying in Bukit Timah so those schools you mentioned are too far away. I will only be registering under 2C so will try CHIJ OLQP and if all else fails, will go for Bukit Timah Pri.[/quote]How about Pei Hwa? Would that be nearer to your place?
Not trying to pour cold water, but based on last year's statistics, MGS will only ballot for within 1km. Need to consider plan B. Depending on whether you are under P2B or P2C, you may want to consider other girl's school such as St Margaret, Marymount, etc.Pen88n:
[quote=\"jeanieg\"]Looking at the stats, i think I can forget about MGS right? There are about 70 places left for 2B n 2C! And I am within 1-2km! Looks hopeless or is there still any hope? Mommies, what do you think?
I think I may have to go with plan B of applying for CHIJ OLQP but I am out of 2km...hmmmm...will I have a chance? Stress, sress, stress! -
alng:
No wonder I saw parents holding holding other country passport during the registering of P2A2.
My hubby has just told me the exact thing that you have written last evening. And he asked if this is fair to Singaporeans that there is no differentiation between Singaporeans and PR at phase 1. Oh well, kind of difficult to judge what is fair and unfair.zhuangzi:
This whole registration exercise shows that the Govt had let in too much PR and Foreigner in the past. Given the lower birthrate by Singaporean, this should be lower or relatively stable, but no, we are seeing a crunch in always every school!!
The rule about giving Singaporean priority in balloting only kicks in in the last 2 years, so PR and foreigner whose kids are already in the school will not be affected. In fact, they are able to register their kid in Phase 1. -
Paulyn:
Agreed. My Grandpa also from China. :lol:I just feel the current system is to confusing. Too many phases. Just look at siblings currently studying there and the rest shd be by distance.
As for foreigners and PRs, frankly, since the govt already tightened inflow, we hv to move on. Ultimately, these kids and families will contribute to singapore as well so they deserve a gd education like our kids. -
ksmummy:
This has been a workable plan for some parents in past years
Just an ultra-ks suggestion: Each parent station at one sch, soon after withdrawal, the other parent quickly register at 2nd sch. Sounds workable?
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phtthp:
Hmm... If that is most Singaporean concern, then I seek for those who has the chance of Phase 1 and 2, pls stick to it regardless of the distance. Travelling in Singapore is not as bad after all. Those who came from JB also can score well. Do not give up the chance and so that when children grow up and married, they still can pass the chance to their children if influx of PR is really a concern. For those who's parent had worked so hard to them to get into popular school, we should be holding the right and pass to the next generation. :nunchuk:the rate at foreigners converting into PRs is alarming! At Phase 1, now we can't distinguish between who are the true blue Singaporeans born and bred here, vs. those PRs.
we must do something about this... Yes! , make a clear distinguish between fellow Singaporeans vs. those who are not.
if not, going forward 30 yrs from now - when come to our grandchildren generation, with influx of foreigners coming in so rapidly and getting converted into PRs so fast, even P2A will fast problem. Because by then, these PR grandchildren will be ahead of us - since they go under Phase 1 ranking.
the way i see it ... 30 yrs from now, won't be any Phase 2A1 nor Phase 2A2. It's either Phase 1 or Phase 2A. Phase 2A1 & Phase 2A2 - will just be combined together, intoa common Phase 2A. No more phase 2B nor 2C, because the rate of foreigners coming into SG, converting into PRs is really alarming!
just look at NTU university ... you see so many China students come here to SG get PRs so easily, all over entire campus.
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