2012 P1 Registration Exercise for 2013 In-Take

[gekkhim]

phtthp:

hi gekkhim,


regarding yr concern - whether RGPS P1 2013 intake is going to be reduced further from 270 to 240, I rang up RGPS Princpal to inquire. She replied she is not sure - because the numbers are not controlled by her, but by MOE.

so i wrote in to MOE to inquire same thing.

MOE replied that at this point in time (September 2011), the numbers for RGPS 2013 intake still not finalized yet. The numbers will only be out around June 2012.

however, the reply did encourage parents to have alternative school(s) in mind, instead of just having a preferred choice school.

reason given:
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the reply stated that RGPS intake may be reduced gradually, necessary to implement the initiatives under the Primary Education Review and Implementation (PERI) Committee - to enhance primary school education and enable children to benefit from a wider range of academic and non-academic activities, and achieve better learning outcome(s).

the reply stated that it'll require the primary schools to transit and operate in single-session, with a gradual reduction in the enrolment of primary schools.

http://www.primaryeducation.sg/about-primary-education/about-peri/

Hi phtthp,

Thank you for the reply, this is a good piece of information. Nevertheless, I feel that such piece of information is very critical for the parents who can then decide and plan what is their best chance ahead of time.

Especially for those parent volunteers, who sincerely commits their time and effort to the students and school deserve a better treatment.

[phtthp]

hi gekkhim,


in your case, perhaps you register at your alma mater Princess Elizabeth Primary (PEPS) first, under phase 2A. Safer that you have a school to hang onto first. PEPS is also a good school.

[gekkhim]

phtthp:

hi gekkhim,


in your case, perhaps you register at your alma mater Princess Elizabeth Primary (PEPS) first, under phase 2A. Safer that you have a school to hang onto first. PEPS is also a good school.

Thank you for your advice, we are considering this option too. Sigh..

[phtthp]

you can assess the situation on actual day.


but because you've got a good school PEPS confirmed, it's v risky to try 2C, as you stay >2km. If you're not PV and you come under 2C >2km, judging by past 2 years trend (2010 & 2011), may not get chance to ballot.

a) for PVs under phase 2B
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if you're already a PV - perhaps later on be the first in the priority queue, to queue up yr daughter for transfer. This is another safer option.

because this year 2011 under phase 2B parent volunteers, those residing <1km and 1-2km - all got in without balloting. But for PVs staying > 2km, 8 girls balloted out.

There are also RGPS girls on wait list to other schools.
should there be any withdrawal from any kids before year end this year or early next year (vacancies arising due to relocation overseas or transfer out to other schools, example: to affliated SCGS, MGS), heard that some girls from PV parents got good chance of transfer back into RGPS.

refer to past statistics:-
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for past 7 years from 2004 to 2010, based on an intake of 300 (10 classes), all PVs got in happily. No problem. No balloting required, including those staying further > 2km. This was because the number 300 intake was huge enough to absorb all PVs.

however notice that when intake drop suddenly wef this year 2011 from 300 to 270, those > 2km were affected. For the first time, balloting was required. 8 unlucky students were balloted out. Rejected. Because the number 270 intake was insufficient to absorb all PVs.

i) what is the take in acceptance rate like for PVs in recent years - going by distance ?
http://www.rgps.moe.edu.sg/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=52943

http://www.rgps.moe.edu.sg/

ii) what are the duties or responsibilities of PVs like ?
https://sites.google.com/a/rgpspvg.org/member/what-we-do

FAQ PV:-
https://sites.google.com/a/rgpspvg.org/member/phase-2b/faq

comments on PV nature of work:-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4408&start=2680

iii) where to download the application form for PVs ?
http://www.rgps.moe.edu.sg/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=1054134

b) for open public under phase 2C
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for past 6 years from 2004 to 2009 (with intake 300), balloting need to take place - only those staying far, >2km. All was peaceful unlike ...

last 2 years 2010 (with intake 300) and 2011 (intake 270) – demand of applicants suddenly soar up very high.

notice that even those staying near 1-2km no chance to ballot at all. Those >2km also no chance to ballot.

how was phase 2C 2011 balloting for schools in Bukit Timah area ?
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=424&p=517085#p517085

[Sam_Lee72]

My parents is the one taking care of my son so I have the choice of NCPS or KCPPS but i have to make a decision eventually, of cos I will have a lot of things to consider before making a decision that is better for my son and all of us.


[quote]So, you plan to look at the situation when it comes to registration, and decide which address to use? :scratchhead:

Let's say if the chance at NCPS is higher, and you end up using your own address, who will look after your child?

Let's say if the chance at KCPPS is higher and you use the caregiver's address, will this caregiver be looking after your child, or will you be using it just to register successfully at KCPPS?[/quote]

[phtthp]

hi Sam_Lee72,


NCPS is a good SAP school, help to ground your son in Chinese values.

KCPS is mission based, and have good character building program in the school, plus affliated although your son can also go other Secondary school as well next time. KCPS also a good school.

both schools are good. They have their own unique merit & strength.

how was phase 2C 2011 balloting for schools in Seng Kang area ?

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=490&p=517062#p517062

[sunset_dae]

Feeling the heat for 2013 intake!


Im staying in bukit panjang, should l register my son for bukit panjang primary sch (> 2 km, but i should be able to get in with PV) or should i shift near CHS or Rosyth to register for P2C?? need advise!!!

[hquek]

CHS and Rosyth have traditionally been very ‘hot’ schools. Going under P2C is already scary even if you are living in the next block. Would advise you to consider carefully becos after 2C, what’s left.

[i3mum]

I think even in phase 2B for Bukit Panjang Pri for this year need to ballot for those staying 1-2km.

sunset_dae:

Feeling the heat for 2013 intake!


Im staying in bukit panjang, should l register my son for bukit panjang primary sch (> 2 km, but i should be able to get in with PV) or should i shift near CHS or Rosyth to register for P2C?? need advise!!!!

[phtthp]

for 2B - i believe (PV + <1km) - should be quite safe. perhaps you can try to shift nearer, to increase your chance(s).


anything > 1km is hard to say, risky subjective to .... demand vs. available vacancies.

6 years very fast!
if choose Rosyth - 6 years later still need to find a Secondary school for your son.

coming from K2 kindergarten right into P1, you do not know where you child stands academically, amongst his peers.

between CHS & Rosyth, i feel CHS is a better choice because has got good affliated Secondary school. CHS Secondary won outstanding, excellent Character development award plus some other sustainable school awards (refer no. 10):-

http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/files/2011/moa-annex-f1.pdf
CHS still remains at band 1.
able to get into CHS is like buying yourself an insurance policy for the next 10 years.

http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=7102

http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=1020

http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=1077


at 2C < 1km - both CHS & Rosyth are extreme hot, popular favorites by many parents. Try to retrieve, dig out past 5 to 7 years of balloting data.
Compare which school has higher number of times over-subscribed, at phase 2C ?

think of the consquences ....

a)

if you shift to Bishan & really lucky to ballot into CHS, Congratuations!
but if not, what's next ? At 2C Supp, not much choice except Guangyang:-
are you mentally prepared to accept Guangyang ?
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/bishan

Guangyang:-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4383

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=384691


how was phase 2C 2011 balloting for schools in Bishan area ?

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=435&p=517096#p517096

b)

if you shift to Serangoon & manage to get into Rosyth, Congratuations!
but if not, what's next ? At 2C Supp, only Zhonghua is left.
is this acceptable to you ?

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/serangoon

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=291&start=290

Yangzheng:-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php&t=4494

Zhonghua:-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4495


how was phase 2C 2011 balloting for schools in Serangoon area ?

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=291&p=517058#p517058