[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[VooVoo]

Was thinking of stationing myself there towards the end of 2nd day of phase 2b to know the result…anyone does that?

[kancheong mum]

Hi,

Many parents do wait around on Day 2 of Phase 2B to confirm that the school is balloting, and whether the balloting is for those within 1km, 1-2km, or outside 2km.
I believe the MOE announcement of balloting schools will be out the next day (or maybe that very night?). However, the actual balloting day is not immediately after Day 2 of Phase 2B. It's a few days after. You can always ask the school or check MOE website. The balloting day is fixed by MOE so all schools balloting in Phase 2B will ballot on the same day.

Good luck to everyone! :rahrah: :rahrah: We had to ballot for a place for DS last year. I swear I didn't breathe until his name was called ... :nailbite:

[cups_muffin]

By the look of the results at end of Phase 2A2, the trend now is that even in Phase 2B within 1 km will need balloting. Good luck to all.

[VooVoo]

kancheong mum:

Hi,

Many parents do wait around on Day 2 of Phase 2B to confirm that the school is balloting, and whether the balloting is for those within 1km, 1-2km, or outside 2km.
I believe the MOE announcement of balloting schools will be out the next day (or maybe that very night?). However, the actual balloting day is not immediately after Day 2 of Phase 2B. It's a few days after. You can always ask the school or check MOE website. The balloting day is fixed by MOE so all schools balloting in Phase 2B will ballot on the same day.

Good luck to everyone! :rahrah: :rahrah: We had to ballot for a place for DS last year. I swear I didn't breathe until his name was called ... :nailbite:

Thanks! Ha, I guess I will make a trip down so that I know if I have to ballot. Can't stand the suspense of waiting one more day...

[phtthp]

Bukit Timah primary (BTPS) should be a good school, since it’s absorbing all the overflow cases of P2B and P2C from other good schools.


is there an open house coming for BTPS ? would be great for parents to go down, explore & take a look, talk to P and teachers ?

parents with kids currently studying in BTPS - can feedback what are some of the strengths of BTPS, or anything unique or unusual about this school ?

[jtoh]

phtthp:

Bukit Timah primary (BTPS) should be a good school, since it's absorbing all the overflow cases of P2B and P2C from other good schools.


is there an open house coming for BTPS ? would be great for parents to go down, explore & take a look, talk to P and teachers ?

parents with kids currently studying in BTPS - can feedback what are some of the strengths of BTPS, or anything unique or unusual about this school ?

Why would taking in the overflow from other schools make Bukit Timah primary a good school? Just because someone applies to a 'good' school doesn't mean that child will be a good student.

[Buckbrick]

My DD2 just got into PHPPS under Phase 1 :rahrah: I'm spared the ordeal a 2nd time! Just for curiosity, I looked at this year's statistics and indeed it's getting tougher, more so when schools go single session in the future. For eg, DD1 registered in 09 for PH and there was balloting for those who stay 1-2km from the school. And 2003 was supposed to be a lull in birth rates. But it seems that PH's balloting record proved to be steady and thus predictable. Good luck to those aiming for PH!


Looking back, P1 registration is only the beginning: just like scaling Mt. Everest, this phase is only base camp. You still have the mountain to conquer. Now our great challenge is to ensure that our girls do to the best of their abilities. So again, what's a true definition of a 'good school'?

[RRMummy]

Buckbrick:

My DD2 just got into PHPPS under Phase 1 :rahrah: I'm spared the ordeal a 2nd time! Just for curiosity, I looked at this year's statistics and indeed it's getting tougher, more so when schools go single session in the future. For eg, DD1 registered in 09 for PH and there was balloting for those who stay 1-2km from the school. And 2003 was supposed to be a lull in birth rates. But it seems that PH's balloting record proved to be steady and thus predictable. Good luck to those aiming for PH!


Looking back, P1 registration is only the beginning: just like scaling Mt. Everest, this phase is only base camp. You still have the mountain to conquer. Now our great challenge is to ensure that our girls do to the best of their abilities. So again, what's a true definition of a 'good school'?

:congrats: Buckbrick!!

If you are keen (and haven't found it yet ), check out the PHPPS thread under http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4407&start=12620

It is by far the most active thread under Parents' Networking

:celebrate:

[Buckbrick]

Thanks RRMummy! Haha, yup been to PH network site. it's been quite some time since I posted there or here! There is a reason why it is so active...


Registering DD1 was really harrowing 2 years ago, so I know what parents are going thru here! I realize for some, or most, it all boils down to this choice: ballot for 1st choice school or a confirmed space in 2nd choice school. For us, MGS was our 1st choice, but had to ballot for it. Ultimately, we opted for a confirmed space in PH. But one major setback is that we had to forfeit the sec school affiliation. It was a tough choice, but a good one. Who knows where we would have ended if we went ahead with the ballot?

[RRMummy]

Buckbrick! So you're already one of them.. i kaypoh :oops:


Yes, yes, I heard that balloting is definitely not for the faint-hearted.

Many would be so glad to be in your shoes since both schools are HOT. From the little I gathered, PH is not exactly a 'poor' option Plan B.. minus the affliation of course...

The good ol' saying applies - A bird in Hand is Better Than 2 in Then Bush!

Here's to tough choices in life! :celebrate: