2011 P1 Registration Exercise for 2012 In-Take
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g2m6:
A child growing up in today's modern society will slowly get an idea that some adults do pay money in exchange for convenience and better quality.just a thot came to mind... if i m a 6 yr old kid waiting to start school next yr what will this P1 registration exercise tell me?
that connection will give me priority? bcos of my sibling or parent i can cut queue. connection more important than merit?
everything been equal, if i or my family are able or willing to pay i will get higher priority? money can help to cut queue?
those without connection and money will have to depend on luck? its ok to gamble?
6 year olds don't understand what is all the fuss about this and that school...the adults are the ones who make such a fuss. There are parents who are willing to shift within 1km and go for balloting, not just for 1 kid but 2 (daughter and son). -
The way I see it, there are two ways to play the registering game:
1. Wait till the last day to register to see what your chances are; whether you should continue to apply to this school, or move on to Plan B as this school is already into balloting.
2. Register early on the first day so you'll scare away people who are holding back and observing the situation. Make them pull out because there WILL be balloting.
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Celyw:
The 3 points you brought up are rather weak, but I'm not here to start an argument.
1) the ex students past psle results contributed to the \"popularity\" of the what the school is having now.
2) the ex students have their fair share of donation and flag days for their school
3) the ex students have done their duties to keep the school clean and neat by doing gardening, picking up litters, etc
They are not free riders as what you claimed. But they are in a position where you does not enjoy hence you are not happy.
Yes, I may not be in position where I'm an Alumni, but I've never disagree that Alumni should have preference. As long as they pay the fee and actively participate in the building of their ex school future, they deserve every rights to be in P2A1. Those who don't still get some advantage over the others by being able to enrol in P2B, instead of P2A2. Think about those PV who had put in all the hours, and those parents from less fortunate background who can't afford the time off for PV, you are indeed very privilege to be in P2B already! All in all, what I am proposing is the elimination of P2A2. -
g2m6:
Pls elaborate what do you mean by the above statement. Do you mean shifting house or something else?
everything been equal, if i or my family are able or willing to pay i will get higher priority? money can help to cut queue? -
jtoh:
The way I see it, there are two ways to play the registering game:
1. Wait till the last day to register to see what your chances are; whether you should continue to apply to this school, or move on to Plan B as this school is already into balloting.
2. Register early on the first day so you'll scare away people who are holding back and observing the situation. Make them pull out because there WILL be balloting.
i went to register as early as i could because i want to have it over and done with and not to think too much about it. left it to God to decide for us. was still a bit worried but definitely not as bad as before registration. :evil:
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LOLMum:
Good luck!jtoh:
The way I see it, there are two ways to play the registering game:
1. Wait till the last day to register to see what your chances are; whether you should continue to apply to this school, or move on to Plan B as this school is already into balloting.
2. Register early on the first day so you'll scare away people who are holding back and observing the situation. Make them pull out because there WILL be balloting.
i went to register as early as i could because i want to have it over and done with and not to think too much about it. left it to God to decide for us. was still a bit worried but definitely not as bad as before registration. :evil:
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thanks jtoh but mine was over and done with last year.
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When faced with a limited supply and overwhelming demand, no solution is going to satisfy everybody. I do not support overhauling the current system. Maybe a bit more tweaking should be done. I find it disconcerting that there appears to be a number of ‘whiners’ who berate the govt for lack of citizenship priority, having a screwed up scheme which skews towards alumni etc…i.e. anything that is not in their favour.
On the other hand, there are parents (and their parents) who have prepared for this even before their kids were born. They accept the system as it is, move house, become PV, grassroots leaders etc.
Do your homework, prepare and don’t begrudge others who have that advantage over u. The ultimate responsibility for choosing where your child goes rests with the parents…not the govt, not the school, not your parents etc. Your best efforts to ensure that your child goes to the very best school that you are able to chiong for ensures that your child doesn’t have to undergo the same pressures when they grow up…unless of course, they change the registration system. -
Actually most if not all should have a sch to register in phase 2a2. Either u think your old sch sucks or u have shifted far away. So ultimately it’s your choice. There are of course some unfortunately ones whose schs close completely without merger. Then just have to work harder at pv or do grassroots lor.
The thing is, not all good schs produce scholars. Ur kid can also do well and be in top 10% in a neighbourhood sch. Then he or she can go to a popular sch on his or her merit. But if your child is just average, going to a popular pri sch will also see him go to an average sec sch. It will not be any better. Instead of lamenting over the registration system, spend more time grooming your child. If he’s smart, he will top the sch and maybe be the one to make it popular. -
spikey:
When faced with a limited supply and overwhelming demand, no solution is going to satisfy everybody. I do not support overhauling the current system. Maybe a bit more tweaking should be done. I find it disconcerting that there appears to be a number of 'whiners' who berate the govt for lack of citizenship priority, having a screwed up scheme which skews towards alumni etc...i.e. anything that is not in their favour.
On the other hand, there are parents (and their parents) who have prepared for this even before their kids were born. They accept the system as it is, move house, become PV, grassroots leaders etc.
Do your homework, prepare and don't begrudge others who have that advantage over u. The ultimate responsibility for choosing where your child goes rests with the parents...not the govt, not the school, not your parents etc. Your best efforts to ensure that your child goes to the very best school that you are able to chiong for ensures that your child doesn't have to undergo the same pressures when they grow up...unless of course, they change the registration system.
:goodpost:
i have had many a times told friends to look at primary schools for their kids early and not wait till the last minute. sadly, most brushed it off as being kaisu and when they realised they have missed the dateline to be a pv or join as grl, started to complain of unfairness in system.
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