<![CDATA[Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience]]>Hello all......I think it would be great if mummies/daddies can share their personal experience while going through the P1 registration. This would really help those who would be going through the same process for the very 1st time next year.


To start off...let me share mine.....

My hubby n I decided to register our gal into Beacon Pri. So both of us took A/L for the registration on the 1st day. We were No. 146 and the school has only 204 plcs available!

So the next few days became a very stressful day for me as I wasn't sure that my gal would be successful. Out of anxiousness, I took urgent leave on the 3rd n last day of registration to specially go to the school to ask for advice on my chances! Boy was I in shock! 200 plcs had already been taken up by those living within 1km......I was stressed out...what should I do......how to compete for 4 plcs among 170 other applicants!!!! Aargh!!!!

So I called up my hubby and told him what was happening.....and he said \"OK......u decide\"........WAT!!!!! I was left all by myself to decide what was the next course of action would be.....I became even more stressed......FYI....I shouldn't even be worried cos infront of our block there is a primary school......which I am not keen of sending my gal there....1st n foremost reason.....it's dual session......and I have 2 gals only 1 year apart......so meaning when the elder 1 is in P2 morning session....the younger one will be in P1 afternoon session....Imagine the chaos! So...die.....die must try find a single session school.

And that was how I ended up with CHIJ OQLP. I had all the documents ready just incase I had to go MOE for the statutory declaration since my parents stay within 2km of the school. So I withdrew my gal's registration from Beacon. Then I called up CHIJ to ask if I am eligible for the 1-2km.....and they said yes! I was relieved! And when I went there....I did my math and concluded that no matter what.....my gal will definitely get the school without having to ballot! BUT......the story doesn't end there......I BECAME VERY KIASU......&.........GREEDY!!!!

Hmmm......should I try my luck with RGPS???? BTW......in the morning before all these......after I'd sent my hubby to work.......I secretly went to RGPS to see what my chances were......and they were good actually! From the numbers....even if my gal were to ballot.....there was about 60-70% chance of getting a plc there......my mind was racing....should I go for RGPS.....or should I just register in CHIJ....... 😢

After the withdrawal....I went back to RGPS to see my chances and they were still the same......I was really torn....I was confused.....I didn't know what to do.....I was just sitting in the car and trying to decide! I hadn't had my breakfast.....and it was almost lunch! And I wasn't feeling hungry at all................

I wanted the best for my gal....something that I never had......and the urge to register in RGPS was enormous.......but my logical side took over me. I started thinking.....just like the price of COE.....it always exponentiate in the last half hour.....and what if that's how the scenario was going to be like in RGPS when suddenly you see an exodus number of parents coming in to register at the eleventh hour......then my chances will be bleak.....and I would end up with the school right infront of my block.....just like in \"The Dog & the Bone\" story!

So I went back to CHIG OQLP to register my gal.....and that was my story!

I am sure some other parents have had an eventful experience when registering your child....do share.....cos this will certainly be with you a lifetime

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/1441/share-with-us-your-kid-s-p1-registration-experienceRSS for NodeSun, 26 Apr 2026 22:52:56 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 08:05:12 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:29:04 GMT]]>Can I conclude to say that for those outside 1km, should register on the last day , close to the closing of the registration time, say about 2pm? If they can estimate if they can stand a chance? Otherwise they can immediately go to their 2nd choice of schools?

sleepy:
cherrygal:

To all who were laughing at Lim Lim's other half for forcing him to go on the first day...

Actually, some say the rationale for going early is... you register early on the first day, creating the bulk in number, hoping that those who come later may be turned off by the huge number and not register. That in turn, gives your own kid a better chance... dun think it worked for schools like Cat Hi or Nan Chiau.

For popular schools that confirmed must ballot within 1km, those outside 1km don't have to waste time registering.

Those within 1km, still make sense to register on last day. By then probabiltiy of being balloted in/out would be clearer so can make an informed decision which school to go for, take a calculated risk. Worst scenario is 两头不着岸. 1st choice school balloted out. 2nd choice school no more vacancy for 2C supp :faint:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/272379https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/272379Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:29:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:35:02 GMT]]>

marudine:


It was really a close shave, but my family was very happy thereafter.
Very lucky indeed.... but u mentioned u registered in P2C... so you did not do volunteer work? Or u got MP to help write letter? 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/248043https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/248043Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:35:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:22:26 GMT]]>

cherrygal:
To all who were laughing at Lim Lim's other half for forcing him to go on the first day...


Actually, some say the rationale for going early is... you register early on the first day, creating the bulk in number, hoping that those who come later may be turned off by the huge number and not register. That in turn, gives your own kid a better chance... dun think it worked for schools like Cat Hi or Nan Chiau.
For popular schools that confirmed must ballot within 1km, those outside 1km don't have to waste time registering.

Those within 1km, still make sense to register on last day. By then probabiltiy of being balloted in/out would be clearer so can make an informed decision which school to go for, take a calculated risk. Worst scenario is 两头不着岸. 1st choice school balloted out. 2nd choice school no more vacancy for 2C supp :faint:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/247639https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/247639Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:22:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:43:20 GMT]]>

Daddy 😧
marudine:

Sorry, I thought this thread is suppose to discuss on the experience of P1 registration, but I think it had somehow been drifted away by some of the discussions.


Anyway, I had gone through the P1 registration last year. Being a P2C applicant, it was extremely stressful and unpleasant.

Pre-registration, was worry-some and many sleepless nights
After registration, was tough and sleepless due to the balloting wait
Post-balloting, for me & spouse ... was a total breakdown (balloted OUT)

My spouse and I would never want to go through that cycle again ... it was a terrible and horrible experience.

Finally and fortunately, we still managed to get our child into the school of our choice (school that we had registered in P2C).. factual, perservere and determination shall pay off. With that, we have no more worry for our 2nd child who will be admitted into the same school as his sibling in 3 years time.

Hmmm.... balloted out... but still got into the sch later... how ah? Can share? 🙂

First thing to do after being balloted out, is to put your child's name under the school's wait list. After then, I've wrote in to MOE, called/met the school's Principal for discussion. Telling them all my problems and how the registration system had affected us (because I have only 1 school within 2km and NO school within 1km). With this factual, MOE has verified and consulted the school. My son was then placed on the highest priority in the waiting list .. and fortunately by early Nov, we were told by the school to transfer and register our son to the school of our choice as there was a withdrawal from the school.

It was really a close shave, but my family was very happy thereafter.

In a nutshell, parents should not take PV as Kiasu or chore, or too likely. The effect of being asked to ballot or being balloted out, is extremely stressful and terrifying. PV or Grassroots is the only revenue (other than clans/churches) to give your kid(s) an early adidtional chance to enrol into the school of your choice. With my story, I have in fact motivated some of my friends and colleagues to take up PVs/GRLs .. and some have already started their volunteering works ... 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/247580https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/247580Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:43:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:51:14 GMT]]>To all who were laughing at Lim Lim’s other half for forcing him to go on the first day…


Actually, some say the rationale for going early is… you register early on the first day, creating the bulk in number, hoping that those who come later may be turned off by the huge number and not register. That in turn, gives your own kid a better chance… dun think it worked for schools like Cat Hi or Nan Chiau.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/245403https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/245403Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:51:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:49:20 GMT]]>

tankee:


:rotflmao: and some believed that once registration is accepted means place in school is confirmed. 😐
haha! Like buy TOTO means will strike..... 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/245289https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/245289Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:49:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:47:43 GMT]]>

sleepy:


:rotflmao:
U can relate to limlim too? haha!
:celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/245287https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/245287Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:47:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:46:25 GMT]]>

cherrygal:


DaddyD,
You still so sore about that huh? hahahahaha :rotflmao:
hahaha! Where got sore?? Friendly friendly 🙂
:celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/245282https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/245282Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:46:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:04:38 GMT]]>

limlim:
P1 registration experience..


On the 1st day, went to the 1st choice school in the morning of 2/Aug to register.. Actually I wanted to go on the last day to better gauge the chances as I was staying between 1-2km but the other half keep pestering me to go early.. many parent still don't understand the concept of balloting and priority and 3 days registration period.. no sure why they always have the belief of 1st-come-1st-serve go later no place misconception even after much much explanation.. No choice.. don;'t want to argue and risk getting blamed if anything goes wrong.. so just listen to her and go on 1st day..
:rotflmao: and some believed that once registration is accepted means place in school is confirmed. 😐

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244976https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244976Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:04:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:57:12 GMT]]>

limlim:
P1 registration experience..


On the 1st day, went to the 1st choice school in the morning of 2/Aug to register.. Actually I wanted to go on the last day to better gauge the chances as I was staying between 1-2km but the other half keep pestering me to go early.. many parent still don't understand the concept of balloting and priority and 3 days registration period.. no sure why they always have the belief of 1st-come-1st-serve go later no place misconception even after much much explanation.. No choice.. don;'t want to argue and risk getting blamed if anything goes wrong.. so just listen to her and go on 1st day..
:rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244964https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244964Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:57:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:41:26 GMT]]>

Daddy 😧
limlim:

P1 registration experience..


On the 1st day, went to the 1st choice school in the morning of 2/Aug to register.. Actually I wanted to go on the last day to better gauge the chances as I was staying between 1-2km but the other half keep pestering me to go early.. many parent still don't understand the concept of balloting and priority and 3 days registration period.. no sure why they always have the belief of 1st-come-1st-serve go later no place misconception even after much much explanation.. No choice.. don;'t want to argue and risk getting blamed if anything goes wrong.. so just listen to her and go on 1st day..

Wahaha! some WOMEN... they think MEN very FREE mah... haha! 🙂

DaddyD,
You still so sore about that huh? hahahahaha :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244937https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/244937Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:41:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:24:50 GMT]]>

limlim:
P1 registration experience..


On the 1st day, went to the 1st choice school in the morning of 2/Aug to register.. Actually I wanted to go on the last day to better gauge the chances as I was staying between 1-2km but the other half keep pestering me to go early.. many parent still don't understand the concept of balloting and priority and 3 days registration period.. no sure why they always have the belief of 1st-come-1st-serve go later no place misconception even after much much explanation.. No choice.. don;'t want to argue and risk getting blamed if anything goes wrong.. so just listen to her and go on 1st day..
Wahaha! some WOMEN... they think MEN very FREE mah... haha! 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243753https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243753Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:24:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:05:43 GMT]]>P1 registration experience…


On the 1st day, went to the 1st choice school in the morning of 2/Aug to register… Actually I wanted to go on the last day to better gauge the chances as I was staying between 1-2km but the other half keep pestering me to go early… many parent still don’t understand the concept of balloting and priority and 3 days registration period… no sure why they always have the belief of 1st-come-1st-serve go later no place misconception even after much much explanation… No choice… don;'t want to argue and risk getting blamed if anything goes wrong… so just listen to her and go on 1st day…

Went at around 10am and wah the queue is super long… so took a number and waited… After about 20mins waiting, one of the staff went to the board and wrote "balloting within 1km"… Alamak… like that no need to try already… So immediately I return the queue number to the staff and proceed to the 2nd choice school…

Then, at the 2nd choice school which is within 1km, the queue also veri long… finally, I submitted the registration, and all is left to do is to wait for results…

1st day was 84 for the 68 places, 2nd day somehow vacancy went up to 70, and the no. of reg also went up to 93… after last day over… it stands at 74 for 70 places.

On Thursday, called the school to ask… they say 70 applicants is within 1km, and so all those within 1km got in… Yep… finally a sign of relief…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243717https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243717Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:05:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:59:51 GMT]]>

Lock:

Now, I run between 2 schools and (according to neighbours) that is why I stay so slim... :lol:
there's always a silver lining somewhere, 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243546https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243546Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:59:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:57:31 GMT]]>My P1 registration story....


My dd was due for P1 registration 4 yrs ago and since I also have a ds (2 yrs apart), it makes sense to choose a co-ed school. The best co-ed sch around my neighbourhood (1-2km) is Rulang Pri Sch. Cos dd is the 1st born and having no experience whatsoever with the pre-P1 registration exercise, I was too late in being a PV for the school. Then i started to pull all strings (my great grandfather helped to start the sch during the pre-war, kampung days, my late father had been very active as the treasurer in the School's advisory Board, all my cousins and brothers studied there, even my auntie has a stall in the canteen, my father's best friends are still in the Advisory board and my mum made many phone calls to them).

Alas! All I get from the then Principal was, \"Sorry, MOE rule...must go by the book. You register under Phase 2C and if can't get in, we will put you on the waiting list.\" :stupid: Knowing Phase 2C balloting for Rulang has always been crazy, I decided to put my dd in my alma mater (CHIJ, OLQP) the safest bet and no stress.

When it was my ds turn for P1 registration, I was super kiasu and started to register myself as PV for Rulang. I was accepted as PV, then the school called me and asked me if I am interested to be in the School's Advisory Board (they found out that my late father was the SAB's treasurer) to make space for 1 more PV. Naturally, i agreed cos that will put me under Phase 2A2. But the application was rejected (cos I am a SAHM without much contribution to the school!) and the sch has pulled me out of the PV status. I was left stranded! :x

Then after numerous calls to the sch, they finally allowed 1 more PV on the list. And I thought everything was set as past years record showed that there's no ballot for Phase 2B.

Lo and behold, last yr, for the 1st time in years, Rulang conducted balloting for Phase 2B. I 😢 :stupid: 🙏

finally, my boy got in without having to ballot as balloting was for those staying >2km away, PHEW!!!!

Now, I run between 2 schools and (according to neighbours) that is why I stay so slim... :lol:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243207https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243207Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:57:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:39:43 GMT]]>

marudine:
Sorry, I thought this thread is suppose to discuss on the experience of P1 registration, but I think it had somehow been drifted away by some of the discussions.


Anyway, I had gone through the P1 registration last year. Being a P2C applicant, it was extremely stressful and unpleasant.

Pre-registration, was worry-some and many sleepless nights
After registration, was tough and sleepless due to the balloting wait
Post-balloting, for me & spouse ... was a total breakdown (balloted OUT)

My spouse and I would never want to go through that cycle again ... it was a terrible and horrible experience.

Finally and fortunately, we still managed to get our child into the school of our choice (school that we had registered in P2C).. factual, perservere and determination shall pay off. With that, we have no more worry for our 2nd child who will be admitted into the same school as his sibling in 3 years time.
Hmmm.... balloted out... but still got into the sch later... how ah? Can share? 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243144https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243144Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:39:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:35:34 GMT]]>Sorry, I thought this thread is suppose to discuss on the experience of P1 registration, but I think it had somehow been drifted away by some of the discussions.


Anyway, I had gone through the P1 registration last year. Being a P2C applicant, it was extremely stressful and unpleasant.

Pre-registration, was worry-some and many sleepless nights
After registration, was tough and sleepless due to the balloting wait
Post-balloting, for me & spouse … was a total breakdown (balloted OUT)

My spouse and I would never want to go through that cycle again … it was a terrible and horrible experience.

Finally and fortunately, we still managed to get our child into the school of our choice (school that we had registered in P2C)… factual, perservere and determination shall pay off. With that, we have no more worry for our 2nd child who will be admitted into the same school as his sibling in 3 years time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243139https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/243139Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:35:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:53:20 GMT]]>The traffic to sjij is really :P, so is the Chinese standard.haha.


MSH traffic is way better.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241593https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241593Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:53:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:14:39 GMT]]>

smurf:
HI Cherrygal,

you are very lucky to get into MSH lah...my boy has to either take school bus or I bring him take mrt or bus, all the way to Novena. and from P3 onwards, the bus uncle told me that those staying at Bishan has to wait for sch bus at about 6.10am. 😛

at least MSH is a lot nearer, and I think since u stay at Shunfu, you must be quite near to Marymount MRT (at the doorstep?). 1 stop straight to MSH. Shunfu is not very near to CHS lah, gotta take bus right?

I'm very sian...keep seeing those CHS boys and my boy couldn't get into CHS!!!
I know what u mean... I feel the same way when I see those CHS boys hanging around Junction 8. Green with envy...

Your ds got into SJIJ rite? Thatz a good school and you got in via 2A. No anxiety for you.

Shunfu is near to CHS (900m) but in terms of transport, no straight bus (but school bus will be cheaper). For MSH, I guess if ds can take MRT, it will be convenient (2 stops) but in the first few years, we gotta fetch him. Dun want to waste money and time on the school bus. Nowadays, school bus is super expensive. I still remember it was only $20/mth 25 years ago...

In fact, SJIJ and MSH is abt the same distance from Bishan. Only diff is the traffic conditions. SJIJ is towards town whereas MSH is towards Tampines / Upp Serangoon.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241336https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241336Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:14:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:15:07 GMT]]>HI Cherrygal,


you are very lucky to get into MSH lah...my boy has to either take school bus or I bring him take mrt or bus, all the way to Novena. and from P3 onwards, the bus uncle told me that those staying at Bishan has to wait for sch bus at about 6.10am. 😛

at least MSH is a lot nearer, and I think since u stay at Shunfu, you must be quite near to Marymount MRT (at the doorstep?). 1 stop straight to MSH.
Shunfu is not very near to CHS lah, gotta take bus right?

I'm very sian...keep seeing those CHS boys and my boy couldn't get into CHS!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233440https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233440Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:15:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:08:50 GMT]]>

oneheart:
I understand what u mean...I've been living opp Southview in CCK eversince I got married. Being in the vicinity of the hottest sch in CCK makes it hard to get into the most nearest sch. We had to PV to get the kids in and thank god we did. I've seen some kids in my block waiting for sch buses to ferry them to sch farther away while there is one just nearby.

You are very blessed! At least you got into the school. I didn't dare to try CHS or ATS at all coz I can't stomach the risk of not getting a place. I am also not willing to send him to a neighbourhood school at Phase 2C Supp so I am contented with what I got. Luckily MSH is rite next to the MRT and our place is on the circle line. Will teach him to take the MRT when he's older.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/230136https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/230136Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:08:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:17:24 GMT]]>

cherrygal:
We planned ahead and moved to Bishan-Shunfu area when ds was only 2+. We were 1km from CatHi AND Ai Tong... good planning right? NOT. We were in the vicinity of 2 of the most highly sought after schools in Singapore's most densely populated district.

Congrats to you!

I understand what u mean...I've been living opp Southview in CCK eversince I got married. Being in the vicinity of the hottest sch in CCK makes it hard to get into the most nearest sch. We had to PV to get the kids in and thank god we did. I've seen some kids in my block waiting for sch buses to ferry them to sch farther away while there is one just nearby.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/230083https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/230083Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:17:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:55:51 GMT]]>Reading these \"horror\" stories, I can only wish for a totally non-eventful registration for me next year 🙏

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/230067https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/230067Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:55:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Share with us your kid's P1 registration experience on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:51:30 GMT]]>

cherrygal:
We planned ahead and moved to Bishan-Shunfu area when ds was only 2+. We were 1km from CatHi AND Ai Tong... good planning right? NOT. We were in the vicinity of 2 of the most highly sought after schools in Singapore's most densely populated district. I tot I had a good chance at CHS since we could register at Phase 2B and <1km. Everyone we knew said we stood a high chance. How were we to know 2010 would be a freak year? 9 seats were left and 48 people <1km registered to ballot. Like many Catholic Bishan moms, I refused to take the risk and decided to try Maris Stella instead. The admin person at MSH was really nice and even advised that they don't usually have balloting at P2B. Lo and behold, it was also a freak year at MSH where they had a ballot at P2B for the first time! Though it was only over subscribed by 7 pax, all of us still didn't want to be the 7 who don't get a place...


The Balloting was held in the AVA room on the 3rd floor... I climbed the stairs till I panted. It was full house by the time it started. Citizens all had 2 ballot slips while the 5 PRs had just one each. The slips were all projected for all to witness and thrown into the bowl. Children were then asked to come up to pick 10 slips each. My son's slip was chosen by an IJ gal. I kept saying the Memorare to Our Lady and we asked the Holy Spirit to guide the gal's hand. We let out a huge sigh of relief when my ds' name was called. Praise the Lord. We are thankful that this is HIS will.

The supposed CHS boy will now be a Marist boy. Perhaps it is God's will to place him at MSH since MSH is a badminton powerhouse. I always felt it a waste of ds' badminton talents if he went into CHS which didn't have the sport as a CCA.
Congratulations! It indeed sounded scary! I cannot imagine if it's my turn which need to ballot.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/230064https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/230064Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:51:30 GMT