MOE should give P1 registration priority to SG kids?

[jenao]

concern2:

See, Alumnis are naturally majority Singaporeans - right? Without these Alumnis, more spaces will be freed for all - Singaporeans or non-Singaporeans, right?
Yes, perhaps more Singaporeans will benefit from the change, but if distance is really going to be the key factor of consideration, then perhaps it suits the garmen - and foreigners more since, ultimately, property prices around the popular schools will go up and possibly, only the rich and wealthy will be able to afford. This, is going to worsen the divide, not narrowing it (divide here referring to the gap between the elite and the common people).

I was also thinking that MOE must be very careful when reviewing because if they really want to restrict alumni and allocate more for proximity, then it may end up benefitting the PR, which I am sure is not what is intended. PR are mainly professionals who have the means to buy near the school. In fact, they have no roots in any estate and hence can move very freely and target those popular schools unlike Sgporeans who are likely to stay near their parents or more resistant to move etc.

[laughingcat]

concern2:

ksi:

He was responding to queries on the ministry's review of the Primary One registration framework.

....The ministry recently indicated that it is \"studying various options to improve\" the scheme.

Just thinking along this line (don't flame me ah).

WHO are actually making the queries? I mean, this system has been there for a long time, and suddenly it is being looked into. Secondly, 'improve' in what sense? It's not stated. We only assume that it is towards more fairness. (please correct me if I am wrong)

I could think of a few things that might be a trigger the consideration for change:

1) Change of Minister (of Education) - people hoping to see new Minster make changes.
2) The change in political sentiments - realize the need to listen more to people
3) The influx of foreigners who want a place in Singapore public school - they have too little chance of getting a place in the current system.

I want to talk about Point 3. Isn't it possible that the in the attempt to attract more immigrants into our country, our garmen need to make room for them in our society - giving them more chance into our schools being one of them?

There is a lot of talks among foreigners who, by the time their kids reach the age of formal schooling, are deciding whether to get their kids to study here or elsewhere.

Education has become one of the pull factors to retain these wealthy foreigners. Once they feel discriminated upon in the registration process, their chances of choosing to live in Singapore drops, and the opportunity to 'capture' this 'wealth' is lost to whichever country the foreigners move to.

Has it occurred to you that the queries could be from foreigners (rather than our own people), and that relooking into the registration is really to favor foreigners - to retain the rich?

See, Alumnis are naturally majority Singaporeans - right? Without these Alumnis, more spaces will be freed for all - Singaporeans or non-Singaporeans, right?
Yes, perhaps more Singaporeans will benefit from the change, but if distance is really going to be the key factor of consideration, then perhaps it suits the garmen - and foreigners more since, ultimately, property prices around the popular schools will go up and possibly, only the rich and wealthy will be able to afford. This, is going to worsen the divide, not narrowing it (divide here referring to the gap between the elite and the common people).

Though this thread has been split from the original one discussing Alumnis, I think it does have some relation in this sense - cos it is politically linked.

You are free to air your thoughts on this.

(BTW, I don't usually visit KSP at night or on weekends, so you don't need to respond to this immediately - just hope you'd give it some thought)

Very interesting thoughts. Possible.

I am very interested to know what kind of policy the garment will come with.

[vicki]

3Boys:

caroline3sg:

Be New Citizen for 15 yrs? 20 yrs? then can be of equal footing with true blue?

BTW, New Citizen's IC is pink? Maybe introduce other than pink & blue to differentiate pink first, new citizen 2nd & PR last?

New Citizen do not serve NS, do they? Why should they be granted some benefits like GST rebates / discount? Moreover healthcare do not have GST exemption, why should any purchases made by them eligible?

I can't even begin to describe how appalled I am by the notion of this.

You all actually think this is reasonable??

Sorry, I am not continuing this conversation.

Err... A citizen IS a citizen. Period.

That's my take.

[laughingcat]

Reading this article seems to be inline with what concern2 pointed out in point #3.


http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/more-foreigners-snap-private-homes-060410149.html

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[Beansprout]

If the P1 registration system does not carve out various phases or sub-phases, people will start to complain the system is rigid. And if the system is mainly base on proximity then I believe people will start suggesting to add phases for alumini members, pv, grl…etc. Thus, there is no one system that can satisfy all parties.


The root cause is due to the sudden influx of the populations during the recent past years. So very simple, we need to tackle the root cause to resolve the situation. My view is that, priorities to give to Singaporeans and whatever left vacancies will then be given to foreigners and PRs. I do not think by doing some it will deter foreigners to come here. There are other things that they consider when they come here eg. political and economic stability and job opportunities.

[laughingcat]

Beansprout:

If the P1 registration system does not carve out various phases or sub-phases, people will start to complain the system is rigid. And if the system is mainly base on proximity then I believe people will start suggesting to add phases for alumini members, pv, grl...etc. Thus, there is no one system that can satisfy all parties.


The root cause is due to the sudden influx of the populations during the recent past years. So very simple, we need to tackle the root cause to resolve the situation. My view is that, priorities to give to Singaporeans and whatever left vacancies will then be given to foreigners and PRs. I do not think by doing some it will deter foreigners to come here. There are other things that they consider when they come here eg. political and economic stability and job opportunities.

Our dear garment wants SGP to be the educational hubs. So reviewing the Pri 1 registation must cover the PR and foreigner aspect.

[raysusan]

yes laughingcat

i may expect the new registration scheme will lean towards PR and FS

[JGMum]

raysusan:

yes laughingcat

i may expect the new registration scheme will lean towards PR and FS

Oh dear, if that is true, then as a Singapore citizen, I can't accept that. I certainly hope that it does not go down this path.

[tankee]

raysusan:

yes laughingcat

i may expect the new registration scheme will lean towards PR and FS

I doubt so. Definitely not with the last election results.

[limlim]

JGMum:

raysusan:

yes laughingcat

i may expect the new registration scheme will lean towards PR and FS

Oh dear, if that is true, then as a Singapore citizen, I can't accept that. I certainly hope that it does not go down this path.

you don't hv a choice.. at least for the next 4 years..... :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: