[Marine Parade] Primary Schools

[tankee]

more likely SHHK members, whose letters only entitled them to register at 1 pre-chosen school under p2b. so withdraw also pointless.

[phtthp]

seems like the letter for grassroot is the most flexible.


with this important letter in his hand, grassroot leader eyes ‘hawking’, monitoring the tense, anxious situation out there closely, & ‘strike’ like a eagle at the school that offers him the highest prospective chance of entry.

in contrast, Hokkien Huay Kwan letter more inflexible. Tie the applicant down to only one school.

same for PV, unless he happen to PV in more than 1 school.

[junemum72]

Anyone still remember what was the takeup rate for Tanjong Katong Pri last year? What was the chance for 2C 1-2km or if there was spill over for 2C S?

[tankee]

junemum72:

Anyone still remember what was the takeup rate for Tanjong Katong Pri last year? What was the chance for 2C 1-2km or if there was spill over for 2C S?

the answers you seek are all here

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/marine-parade

[yeoh_tt]

Just came back from TNS phase 2b ballot and didn’t get in. I feel so devastated.

[Augtsh]

yeoh_tt:

Just came back from TNS phase 2b ballot and didn't get in. I feel so devastated.

There's phase 2C next week so all is not lost. Persevere on, you've already come so far. And best of luck to you!

[yeoh_tt]

Dear Augtsh,


Thank you for the words of encouragement. My problem is, if I failed 2c again, I will be left with 2c Supplement schools, which may be very far away from home. I don’t know if I should try Ngee Ann for phase 2c… dilemma, dilemma.

I felt very disappointed because we moved to within 1km and volunteered but now everything seems so uncertain…

[yeoh_tt]

Thank you for the advice. We shall do that…

[qms]

yeoh_tt:

Dear Augtsh,


Thank you for the words of encouragement. My problem is, if I failed 2c again, I will be left with 2c Supplement schools, which may be very far away from home. I don't know if I should try Ngee Ann for phase 2c.... dilemma, dilemma.

I felt very disappointed because we moved to within 1km and volunteered but now everything seems so uncertain...

You may like to seriously consider Ngee Ann if you are within 1 km from the school.

The pool of applicants for TNS in P2C will be bigger than P2B. So, unless you feel you will be lucky the second time, it may not be a good idea to stick to TNS.

JMHO.

[tankee]

yeoh_tt:

Dear Augtsh,


Thank you for the words of encouragement. My problem is, if I failed 2c again, I will be left with 2c Supplement schools, which may be very far away from home. I don't know if I should try Ngee Ann for phase 2c.... dilemma, dilemma.

I felt very disappointed because we moved to within 1km and volunteered but now everything seems so uncertain...

oh dear !

I would suggest that you start evaluating what are your possible P2C(supplementary) schools. If the schools are acceptable backup choices for you and your spouse, then go for TNS in P2C & :xedfingers:

but if there is none, then you might want to play it safe with Ngee Ann.