[Toa Payoh] Primary Schools

[cocoatina]

Hi there,


My husband & I have decided to send our boy to either:

(a) St Stephen’s - which is my hubby’s alma mater & is very near our home in Marine Parade

(b) St Andrew’s - which I personally prefer but we don’t have connections so we will prob have to join as PVs to get into phase 2b. I really don’t mind the hours spent but am worried that the distance will work against me in the event I have to ballot! Will it?!

Would value any opinions or advice from other parents. Thanks so much!

[qms]

cocoatina:

(a) St Stephen's - which is my hubby's alma mater & is very near our home in Marine Parade


(b) St Andrew's - which I personally prefer but we don't have connections so we will prob have to join as PVs to get into phase 2b. I really don't mind the hours spent but am worried that the distance will work against me in the event I have to ballot! Will it?!

Hi cocoatina!

Based on statistics for 2008 and 2009, there was no balloting in St. Andrew's in Phase 2B. However, take-up rate were high in both years. Taking into account the fact that the number of PRs has been increasing over the years, and other factors, you have to be psychologically prepared there will be balloting in P2B, as observed in 2006 and 2007.

[aaadaddy]

Having gone thru' the P1 exercise this year, my advice is go for St Stephen. Is St Andrew much better than St Stephen? If not, the proximity to your home will be a very significant advantage (unless you are planning to move).


Of course, you can also do PV at St Andrew to give yourself an additional option but still apply for St Stephen under Phase 2A1/2. Then monitor the application status at St Andrew to see if you want to apply depending on how good is your chance of getting a place there under Phase 2B.

cocoatina:

Hi there,

My husband & I have decided to send our boy to either:

(a) St Stephen's - which is my hubby's alma mater & is very near our home in Marine Parade

(b) St Andrew's - which I personally prefer but we don't have connections so we will prob have to join as PVs to get into phase 2b. I really don't mind the hours spent but am worried that the distance will work against me in the event I have to ballot! Will it?!

Would value any opinions or advice from other parents. Thanks so much!

[qms]

aaadaddy:

Of course, you can also do PV at St Andrew to give yourself an additional option but still apply for St Stephen under Phase 2B1/2.

It should be Phase 2A1/2.

[aaadaddy]

qms:

aaadaddy:

Of course, you can also do PV at St Andrew to give yourself an additional option but still apply for St Stephen under Phase 2B1/2.

It should be Phase 2A1/2.

Yup, you are right. What was I thinking when I posted that reply? Edited my earlier post :?

[cocoatina]

thanks so much for your pointers, guys!


just to clarify, am i allowed to apply to St Andrew's in Phase 2B - even after I've secured a place at St Stephen's under Phase 2A1/2?
:?

[titank]

cocoatina:

thanks so much for your pointers, guys!


just to clarify, am i allowed to apply to St Andrew's in Phase 2B - even after I've secured a place at St Stephen's under Phase 2A1/2?
:?

Yes you can apply St Andrew's in Phase 2B but you have to withdraw from St Stephen's under Phase 2A1/2.

Do check how yr chance at St Andrew's in Phase 2B perhaps on the 2nd day. Maybe can view the past balloting history as a guide.

[ninenine]

Hi Everyone,


Just happen to read about this thread… i have also intention to put my child to this sch. Just a few questions of concern

1) Is it still a boy’s sch?
2) Catholic sch?
3) how is the rating for this sch now?

Thank you!!!

[jaslin_yap]

thanks all for the comments and suggestions for registration for pei chun...guess i will look into other schools around my area in sembawang...:)

[windie]

Does anyone know what’s the COP for Maris Stella Primary students for MSH?