2013 P1 Registration Exercise for 2014 In-Take

[qms]

SereneMSK:

Would like to find out if I manage to get a BTO flat but it will not be completed at the time the registration start for P1, will they still consider?

Will they just look at the IC address or they can refer to the HDB letter?

You are able to use the new address so long as you are able to move in to the new flat by the end of your child's P2 year. Produce the HDB letter during P1 registration.

[Kelpy]

I have a question. I am an alumni member of a SAP sch, but the sch is far from my home. Instead I am eyeing a SAP sch near my home and will be applying for PV. Based on history, Phase 2B for the sch near home only ballot for >2km (I am 1-2km), BUT last year, there was balloting for 1-2km.


I am thinking of registering at my alumni sch and then if the situation permits, by observing the number of applicants, to pull out and then apply at the sch near my home.

Can this be done? Thank you.

[BigDevil]

Yes, Kelpy. This had been done by many parents in previous registrations.


First reserve a place at school A in an earlier phase. Then monitor the situation at school B in subsequent phase. If the condition is favourable, they will withdraw from school A, then register in school B.

The only problem with your plan is that you might be too late to apply for PV at your desired school. PV duty cycle for 2013 registration is from July 2012 to June 2013. Most schools would have already closed their PV application phase, and into their interview/selection phase by now.

Best for you to call your desired school right away.

Good luck!

[Kelpy]

Thanks for the reply. Is it very difficult to withdraw application? One parent goes to the school to withdraw while the other applies at the other school? Or, all can be done at the target school? The PV is apparently still open and closes in June 2012, so I’m deliberating whether to execute it this way. Historically, the target school only ballots for P2B > 2km, but last year, there was balloting 1-2km, which is the region that I’m in. So, will do PV, and execute as above and monitor situation.

[qms]

Kelpy:

Is it very difficult to withdraw application?

Not difficult, but you must bear in mind that other parents will adopt this strategy, too. So, give yourself more time.

Kelpy:

One parent goes to the school to withdraw while the other applies at the other school?

Yes. You are allowed to register with the second school ONLY AFTER you have withdrawn from the first school.

[SereneMSK]

Thank you for your reply, class monitor!


I’ll assume they will then look at the estimated date of completion from the HDB site. Which means that for 2007 grp, the estimated date of completion must be latest by Qtr 4 2015.

[zannymom]

dorisp:

zannymom:

Hi,

My boy is also a '07 piggy, going P1 in 2014.
I'd like to know wat are the odds to get in to Holy Innocence Primary or Maris Stella, under Phase 2B (catholic). Anybody can share?

Hi zann, it very much depends on the distance between your house and these two schools. After comparing the distance, you could check the schools' past year's balloting history and use that as a guide to gauge the odds.

Bear in mind that past records may not reflect 100% of what is going to happen in future so it is still important to minitor the take up rate closely when the time comes. Hope this helps.

Hi dorisp,
I'm not staying anywhere near the scools I've mentioned, but near to my parents tho'. And I'm gonna try under P2B. I took a peep at the past year records and chances seems bleak for these 2 scools if I go under P2B. Alternatively, I'm looking at St. Gab now.

Ideally, HIPS would be a better choice coz if my elder one gets in, the younger one can go thru via direct admission, in time to come.

[mrswongtuition]

I will be registering my elder boy for Primary 1 in 2013 too.

It’s too fast! I’m not prepared for my baby to enter primary school!

[dorisp]

zannymom:

Hi dorisp,
I'm not staying anywhere near the scools I've mentioned, but near to my parents tho'. And I'm gonna try under P2B. I took a peep at the past year records and chances seems bleak for these 2 scools if I go under P2B. Alternatively, I'm looking at St. Gab now.

Ideally, HIPS would be a better choice coz if my elder one gets in, the younger one can go thru via direct admission, in time to come.

Hi zannymom, all the best in your registration exercise.

[Giggler1]

I’ve a boy who will register for P1 in 2013. I’m still debating if I should just send him to his jie-jie’s sch or I’ll want to go thru the stress all over again.