All About Parent Volunteers (PV)

[dorisp]

There were reports that some PVs were dissappointed in this year's P2B exercise as they could not get a place in the school they volunteered owing to too many applicants.


Just curious is this a usual affair or situation is unusual this year? If it is the latter, then perhaps schools would recruit smaller number of PVs, moving forward, just to be safe.

[tankee]

dorisp:

There were reports that some PVs were dissappointed in this year's P2B exercise as they could not get a place in the school they volunteered owing to too many applicants.


Just curious is this a usual affair or situation is unusual this year? If it is the latter, then perhaps schools would recruit smaller number of PVs, moving forward, just to be safe.

not new.

It is impossibile for school to do an accurate demand projects as there are too many factors beyond its control.

[tyut]

dorisp:

There were reports that some PVs were dissappointed in this year's P2B exercise as they could not get a place in the school they volunteered owing to too many applicants.


Just curious is this a usual affair or situation is unusual this year? If it is the latter, then perhaps schools would recruit smaller number of PVs, moving forward, just to be safe.

I feel most schools will only take in a reasonably estimated number of PVs to avoid a large number of disappointed PVs. To be fair, the schools are unable to predict accurately the number of vacancies available for P2B.

It seems that P2B is getting more \"competitive\", with more parents volunteering, including those with PR status. Maybe balloting for those <1Km in P2B for more schools in future.

[phtthp]

for 2B - if volunteer and can get in eventually, it's worth the effort and time !


but if volunteer so hard but still don't get in the end, sian ! :gloomy: :imconstipated: :mad: :stupid: :stompfeet: :rant:

schools should think of the feelings of these parents, try to create appropriate number of vacancies.

[dorisp]

Yes, while schools cannot predict the exact number of takeup in Phase 1, P2A thus P2B, the only way forward is to take smaller conservative number of PVs to avoid dissapointments. :roll:

[Luanee]

dorisp:

Yes, while schools cannot predict the exact number of takeup in Phase 1, P2A thus P2B, the only way forward is to take smaller conservative number of PVs to avoid dissapointments. :roll:

Yeah thats why a lot of schools now are restricting their PV intake, based on past numbers and estimates. But PV intake is usually about 1-2 years before the registration, so sometimes if the number of 2B applicants suddenly exceeed that the previous years, some PV may still need to ballot. It is a risk u have to take.

[libran269]

I wanted some information about PV in Tanjong Katong Primary School. My daughter is 2007 born and she is a PR. What kind of PV we need to do? I am lil lost. I am new to Singapore as well. Thanks in advance

[dyiow]

Hi all, my application for PV for a primary school was turned down and the reason given was due to overwhelming responses. Just wanna checked here with experience parents that can we appeal for it to the school, is there such a process??


Personally I felt that this reason given overwhelming responses is unacceptable, base on what criterial the others are selected. The selection process is not transparent enough.

Any inputs would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[phtthp]

maybe this school very hot, only can accomodate limited PV vacancies. But it’s over subscribed many times, really can’t absorb anymore.

[dyiow]

phtthp:

maybe this school very hot, only can accomodate limited PV vacancies. But it's over subscribed many times, really can't absorb anymore.

I'm just curious about the selection criterial for it. Simply can't accept the reason for overwhelming response. Seems like not transparent enough..... Dunno why not selected.