2012 P1 Registration Exercise for 2013 In-Take

[vicki]

larkspur:

Paulinn:

Hi all,

Pls help!!
I am indecisive of where to enrol for my DS in 2013. Maris Stella or Taonan?

Retired Paternal grandparents - stay with 1 km of Maris Stella.
DH & my address register with paternal grandparents.

Retired Maternal grandparents - stay within 1km of Tao Nan.
We are the HKHK member since 2007.

If i choose Maris Stella, i will belong to the 2C phrase.
If choose TaoNan, i will belong to 2B phrase.
What are my chances for both choices?

i thought if you use caregiveer's address, even if you are within 1km, you are considered 1-2km? For Taonan, i think you will be considered 1-2 km and in this case, i dun think you will be given a recommendation letter even though u might be long time member cos i understand for phrase 2b for taonan, all balloting done for <1km

Also, do you have more than 1 child? If you have a ds n dd - then it might make more sense to go to Tao Nan - otherwise you will have to go through the registration process again.....

Btw, my ds1 is in Maris Stella

[Paulinn]

I think as long as it is a good school, it requires balloting... Sad news..


Yes... but currently only 1 DS. How do you personally feel abt Maris Stella? Cos not much info on school's website.

[vicki]

Paulinn:

I think as long as it is a good school, it requires balloting... Sad news..


Yes... but currently only 1 DS. How do you personally feel abt Maris Stella? Cos not much info on school's website.

Persnally I thk it's a balanced-enough school for me. Ds is not overly stressed, enjoys school life, picks up the occassional nonsense but this is part of growing up n so far, he enjoys school which in turn aids his learning.

But then I'm also quite an easy going person so generally I don't get upset abt things easily.

[Paulinn]

Vic Ki,


Oh... sounds good. Will inform DH abt it. Thanks for the info...

[pawzzy]

Hi dorisp, thanks for your reply.

I understand I will be placed under 1-2 km if balloting is required.
I forgot to mention I have a 3 yr old ds too. Though he can go to st gab( father is an old boy) but would be good if both kids attend same school. So a bit torn.
Can anyone advise if chij oln is a good school? How about st gab? Can’t seem to get much information on st gab.

[tlmum]

Hi! My daughter will be registering for P1 (phase 2C) this year. I’ve narrowed the choices to 4 pri schs. Appreciate comments/advice on which u think we shld go for:


Within 1km:
(#1) CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity
(#2) Punggol Primary

1-2km:
(#3) Holy Innocents’
(#4) Xinmin Primary

#1 - sure get in. But I’ve a younger son (4 yrs difference) so he’ll hv to apply another pri sch.
#2 - is #1 or #2 better academically?
I think #3 & #4 are the more popular schools, but I stay 1-2km. Shld I even try going for them, and if so, is #3 or #4 better?

Appreciate any comments to help in our decision. Thanks!

[thefoos]

Hi tlmum,


I believe Punggol Primary is better academically than Nativity. Punggol Primary is also co-ed - so that solves your problem with your younger son.

Don’t think you stand a chance for Holy Innocents or Xinmin. Both require balloting <1km for phase 2C.

[Dazz]

hi,


i’m sorry if i post this in the wrong thread. I tried using the "search" button and it lead me here.

Wanna ask about St Andrew’s Junior. If grandparents stay within 1km, means, i have to register under phase 2C, between 1-2km? what are the chances like?

[tlmum]

thefoos:

Hi tlmum,


I believe Punggol Primary is better academically than Nativity. Punggol Primary is also co-ed - so that solves your problem with your younger son.

Don't think you stand a chance for Holy Innocents or Xinmin. Both require balloting <1km for phase 2C.

thefoos,
thanks for your reply! Agree with what you said. Punggol sounds like the logical choice. Will try to find out more abt the sch. Thanks!

[vicki]

Dazz:

hi,


i'm sorry if i post this in the wrong thread. I tried using the \"search\" button and it lead me here.

Wanna ask about St Andrew's Junior. If grandparents stay within 1km, means, i have to register under phase 2C, between 1-2km? what are the chances like?

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/toa-payoh

Risky. Past few years data seem to indicate the balloting for 2C might be at the <1km range instead.