S'poreans to get priority for P1 places during balloting

[jtoh]

jedamum:

Why would pr quit sg cos of p1 places if all sg schs r good schs? :evil:

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[SAHM_TAN]

VooVoo:

This is good news! A step forward, but 1 year late (for me that is)

Your child did not get into the school of your choice becos of too many PRs vying for the same school?

[jenao]

Daddy

Does that mean Jim Rogers' kids would not be in NYPS if this was implemented earlier?

:siam:

Year 2009 report...
http://www.asiaone.com/Business/My+Money/Opinion/Story/A1Story20090119-115740.html

\"A: I've moved to Singapore, my biggest investment is obviously Singapore, my personal investment - we live here, we're permanent residents, my daughter goes to school here...
We've looked at a lot of houses, we're learning more about Singapore. Right now, we have to live within one kilometre of Nanyang Primary, so that our daughter can go to that school...\"

But he is now SG citizen. See here
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/mummy-failed-030329599.html

If they find it important, PR will convert for the sake of their kids.

[Daddy D]

Well… Was he SG citizen before or after his kid got into the sch?

Cos’ both reports mentioned year 2009…

Would he or other PRs convert for this reason?
Or look for greener pastures?
Love to hear what they have to say…

[daddy2007]

Daddy

No more PR vying for priority/connection vacancies?

E.g. PV, GRL, Church, Clan...

They can still try their luck at P2B. At least they still more chance than P2C SC. But if P2B requires balloting then those PR might lose out

[daddy2007]

blueblue:

Actually I think the word 'absolute' priority in first paragraph is pretty misleading. At first I thought all singaporeans will get the places first, then followed PRs..regardless of any phase

But there will no balloting required for P1 and P2A. so PRs still have an edge

[daddy2007]

jenao:

Of course they will have no control if school, GRL etc do not accept them. But if they are accepted, then this is actually the way that they can get in ahead of citizen!

There is only a small quota for PR in each GRO. So competition via GRL for PR will be tough

[hokkiengirl]

daddy2007:

blueblue:

Actually I think the word 'absolute' priority in first paragraph is pretty misleading. At first I thought all singaporeans will get the places first, then followed PRs..regardless of any phase

But there will no balloting required for P1 and P2A. so PRs still have an edge

I guess the statement could have been phrased more precisely. In any case, it makes sense for siblings to still go to the same schools via Phase 1, wouldn't it? It would be kinda unfeeling to totally block all PR kids from the schools that their older siblings are attending right now. Think of the logistical nightmare of ferrying kids to different schools. Even if it is an 'edge', it will be one which will vanish in 6 years, after the current batch of primary one students graduates. I think we are gracious enough to look at the big picture.

[daddy2007]

hokkiengirl:

daddy2007:

But there will no balloting required for P1 and P2A. so PRs still have an edge

I guess the statement could have been phrased more precisely. In any case, it makes sense for siblings to still go to the same schools via Phase 1, wouldn't it? It would be kinda unfeeling to totally block all PR kids from the schools that their older siblings are attending right now. Think of the logistical nightmare of ferrying kids to different schools. Even if it is an 'edge', it will be one which will vanish in 6 years, after the current batch of primary one students graduates. I think we are gracious enough to look at the big picture.

Apologise that I used the wrong word. I didn't mean to outcast the PRs. What I mean that that PRs in P1 and P2A still enjoy the benefit. Which like you have said it still make sense for current siblings to attend the same school.

[janet88]

Cannot force PRs out forcefully…but it’s definitely much better. Didn’t expect Education minister to work on this so soon.