2012 P1 Registration Exercise for 2013 In-Take

[wanderlust-alm]

To all parents going for Phase 2C supp i wish all the best of luck in the coming registration. Just wanted to tell all that you are not alone in not balloting sucessfully but you have at least tried to secure a place your chosen school. Like all parents advise you can put your child on wait list on the schools.


I also ballot unsuccessfully last year for a very hot school ( 30% chance only ) . I was again balloted out at Phase2C supp ( 19 vying for 17 palces ) . I was really unlucky; It takes a while to get over the double whammy of unsuccessful ballot but now my DS is happily studying in my 3rd choice school and i really have no complains about the school. It may not be academically on the top but i am hoping that with more involvement from me and working together with him we can also achieve what he was capable of.

So DO NOT LOSE HEART and JIA YOU !!

[kylie72]

gvyong:

Damai is interesting and it seem to arise from a 1980s project to create 'new generation' schools, although damai has no actual history to speak of. who knows, with a 'Chinese' name, in future it may become a SAP sch or be chosen to host some special program like GEP? (e.g. Rosyth)

Some advice I had did mention Damai appears to be marginally better than the rest in the lot. I have parked myself outside the school to observe the students and those of neighbouring bedok west primary, may try to speak to some parents. In this predicament I don't even dare think of special programs and the like; only wish it upholds at least average standards in teaching and curriculum/programs. Anything beyond that (like what you mentioned) will of course be a surprise bonus. Thanks for advice.

[kylie72]

pirate:

If that is your concern, look for a school with PRC students. Opera Estate scored 60% distinction in Higher Chinese last year. Their pass and quality pass rates are also above the national average.

Thanks. I have been considering OEPS too, but my sister has warned me that with it being >2km away and single session, the son is going to suffer and get very tired from the long daily travelling. I'm still considering it, though..

[kylie72]

MMM:

You might want to consider putting your child on MBS's waiting list. Along the way, there will be kids who transfer out of the school due to various reasons and there will be new ones joining.

Thanks. All losing balloters had been issued a form for wait list application, which we can only submit after registering a school in phase 2CS (maha bodhi requirements). The wait list is going to be long, but yes, an outside chance is better than none.

[kylie72]

CMF:

I sympathize with your situation. Do not lose heart. All is not lost. Place your child's name on wait list(s) at school(s) you would possibly like him to attend. Different schools have different criteria for admitting transfer pupils should there be vacancies.


Whichever school that your child may be admitted to in the meantime, try to make the most of it and academically if he does well there, submit the results at each juncture (CA1, SA1 etc) to each of the wait list school(s), it will be useful additional info for the school(s) to have on hand should a vacancy arises for it to consider accepting transfer student(s).

Thanks.. will be placing myself on waitlist for maha bodhi and a couple of others. And yes, I think voluntary submission of results is great advice. While some schools like maha bodhi require recent results for consideration, some others don't. For those schools who don't, your good results might catch their eyes quicker than the other waitlisters (I guess).

[kylie72]

CMF:

Some info on transferring to another primary school : http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1107

A good read there.. thanks.

[CMF]

kylie72:

Thanks.. will be placing myself on waitlist for maha bodhi and a couple of others. And yes, I think voluntary submission of results is great advice.

While some schools like maha bodhi require recent results for consideration, some others don't. For those schools who don't, your good results might catch their eyes quicker than the other waitlisters (I guess).

BTW you may wish to find out from each school you are wait listed on, the \"period\" your wait listed status is \"valid\" for, as some schools may require you to \"update\" your intention to continue to be wait listed over a certain period. All the very best to you and all others in similar situation.

[kylie72]

CMF:

BTW you may wish to find out from each school you are wait listed on, the \"period\" your wait listed status is \"valid\" for, as some schools may require you to \"update\" your intention to continue to be wait listed over a certain period. All the very best to you and all others in similar situation.

Wow, didn't know that... thanks for reminding and good luck to you and children.

[SAHM_TAN]

I hope parents, who need to go thru p2cs and don’t think the choices of schools left are good, don’t forget that your kids are watching you.


How you feel about the school might affect your kids’ experience in their schools too. If you don’t feel the schools are good, I’m guessing you might not think highly of the P and teachers too. Going to Primary 1 is an exciting time for the kids. The kids might not enjoy if you think their schools are rotten or that the P and teachers are not worthy of respect.

[MR06]

SAHM_TAN:

I hope parents, who need to go thru p2cs and don't think the choices of schools left are good, don't forget that your kids are watching you.


How you feel about the school might affect your kids' experience in their schools too. If you don't feel the schools are good, I'm guessing you might not think highly of the P and teachers too. Going to Primary 1 is an exciting time for the kids. The kids might not enjoy if you think their schools are rotten or that the P and teachers are not worthy of respect.

:goodpost:

Be positive! Give the school a chance, nothing is static.... there may be movement of principal or teachers..... a good cohort..... the human factor is more important.

You may also get a place in your wait-list school before next year.

Good Luck to all going for P2CS. :rahrah: