2009 P1 Registration Exercise for 2010 In-Take

[JGMum]

After reading this thread and the very stressful experiences of parents during P1 registration, I am thinking maybe it is easier for us to just buy a new place and move closer to our "old" schools (so children don’t have to travel far) and register under Phase 2A rather than to try our chances at balloting. The nearby schools we were hoping to enrol our children in are Nan Hua and Fairfield Methodist Primary, and we live >2 km for both schools, so it seems chances of getting in are really slim.


Do other parents in this forum do that? Or is that too kiasu?

[aaadaddy]

JGMum:

After reading this thread and the very stressful experiences of parents during P1 registration, I am thinking maybe it is easier for us to just buy a new place and move closer to our \"old\" schools (so children don't have to travel far) and register under Phase 2A rather than to try our chances at balloting. The nearby schools we were hoping to enrol our children in are Nan Hua and Fairfield Methodist Primary, and we live >2 km for both schools, so it seems chances of getting in are really slim.


Do other parents in this forum do that? Or is that too kiasu?

I nearly did that but my former Pri school in CCK and both my parents and in-laws stay in North-East. As I still need my parents to look after my two younger children, the daily traveling between CCK & Sengkang may be too much for both myself and my children to take. So had to give up the idea...

[3Boys]

JGMum:

After reading this thread and the very stressful experiences of parents during P1 registration, I am thinking maybe it is easier for us to just buy a new place and move closer to our \"old\" schools (so children don't have to travel far) and register under Phase 2A rather than to try our chances at balloting. The nearby schools we were hoping to enrol our children in are Nan Hua and Fairfield Methodist Primary, and we live >2 km for both schools, so it seems chances of getting in are really slim.


Do other parents in this forum do that? Or is that too kiasu?

You can try PV, it would appear that if you were in 2B for either school you would have been relatively safe. But no guarantee you can get selected though.

[sysherlene]

JGMum:

After reading this thread and the very stressful experiences of parents during P1 registration, I am thinking maybe it is easier for us to just buy a new place and move closer to our \"old\" schools (so children don't have to travel far) and register under Phase 2A rather than to try our chances at balloting. The nearby schools we were hoping to enrol our children in are Nan Hua and Fairfield Methodist Primary, and we live >2 km for both schools, so it seems chances of getting in are really slim.


Do other parents in this forum do that? Or is that too kiasu?

Think you shld go study the figures and balloting history of your choice school, then plan your strategy. If by doing PV can highly secure a place for your child in the school, then you can consider to do so rather than risk your chances under Phase 2C.

Thanks!

[shizta]

qms:

shizta:

another scenario : for radin mas, there's 128 applicants fighting for 65 places. there's abt 80 less than 1km, hence balloting occurs for those less than 1km. so abt 15 will be balloted out. those >1km doesn't even stand chance.

Correction. There were 94 applicants within 1 km, including two pairs of twins. vying for 65 places in Radin Mas.

qms
thanks for the update. didn't know the no. was that high. think highest record is still st hilda ? 150+ applicants fighting for 40+ places for <1km. must be very stressed...

did u apply for radin mas ?

[qms]

shizta:

did u apply for radin mas ?

Yes, and we got in.

[schellen]

JGMum:

After reading this thread and the very stressful experiences of parents during P1 registration, I am thinking maybe it is easier for us to just buy a new place and move closer to our \"old\" schools (so children don't have to travel far) and register under Phase 2A rather than to try our chances at balloting. The nearby schools we were hoping to enrol our children in are Nan Hua and Fairfield Methodist Primary, and we live >2 km for both schools, so it seems chances of getting in are really slim.


Do other parents in this forum do that? Or is that too kiasu?

If you're aiming for Phases 2A1 or 2A2, then it will be feasible cos so far, I've not seen any balloting for phases before 2B.

However, Nan Hua is a very popular school so property prices around it will be much higher. This is also partly becos the residences closest to Nan Hua are condominiums, landed property and maisonette. Clementi is also a matured estate so resale flats are not cheap.

[shaynamommy]

JGMum:

After reading this thread and the very stressful experiences of parents during P1 registration, I am thinking maybe it is easier for us to just buy a new place and move closer to our \"old\" schools (so children don't have to travel far) and register under Phase 2A rather than to try our chances at balloting. The nearby schools we were hoping to enrol our children in are Nan Hua and Fairfield Methodist Primary, and we live >2 km for both schools, so it seems chances of getting in are really slim.


Do other parents in this forum do that? Or is that too kiasu?

yes, I'm a kiasu mum who is in the midst of doing it. My husband is now a convert after I told him the story about how 'mengmu' moved 3 times for her son. Guess I take it as an investment for my children's future. Btw, I got a ppty next to Nanhua but I m giving up on phase 2c since the balloting history was bad. they also rejected me for pv too, so no choice....

[JGMum]

shaynamommy, good for you!


I am still in the midst of trying to \"convert\" my husband. He is not for moving since he thinks that all pri sch are the same. My parents who are pri sch teachers think otherwise. They feel that in their experience the better teachers (e.g. trainee teachers who perform very well) are channelled to GEP / SAP schools.

My SIL who just went thru a balloting session in Nan Hua told me that it was so stressful and nerve-wrecking that she cried during the process. My ex-colleague wrote to Fairfield for PV and was rejected. Maybe I am very risk-averse. I would prefer to move closer to our \"old\" schools St. Nicholas and Catholic High and register under Phase 2A2 which, as schellen said - \"sure get in\". The difficulty is convincing my husband to move.

But I am really grateful for this forum which provides me with a wealth of information and perspective on this subject. Thanks to all parents who replied and shared their views.