[Bukit Merah] Primary Schools

[darlinte]

Hi Chrismei, she can send her younger gal to school everyday. She is just wondering if Radin Mas Primary is worth her efforts and hassle? Any feedback about Radin Mas Primary? thanks!

[qms]

darlinte:

What are her chances of getting her younger girl in to Radin Mas?

99.99%.

darlinte:

Also more importantly, since she is staying in Hougang, is it worth her efforts to travel to Bukit Purmei in the morning?

Depends on your friend's criteria in selecting a school for her children.

[Laya]

Iam plang CHIJ under phase 2C & within 1km. Considering the new changes in the p1 regn for PRs, how far will be my chances of getting into the school since my dd is a PR. My other choices : within 1km r RMPS & ZDPS, within 1-2km GESPS, cantonment. Can anyone suggest me if i miss CHIJ in p2C, what shld be my next choice in P2C supp?


Do i have chances to get GESPS in P2C supp?

Does the school reveal the no of applications frm citizens by the middle of the 3rd day of p2c? If they do so, shall i go for GESPS in p2c if my chances r low in CHIJ after considering the vacancies vs no of applns(citizens)? Will it wk? Advice pls.

Any idea about the timings of cantonment primary? Do they have open house?

[Shix2_82]

Hi,


My boy willing be registering only next year. And we are staying in queenstown. Just wan to prepare myself for the "battle" lol.
Applied for PV in fiarfield but was rejected so I guess I need to give up hopeon placing my boys in that school. I have some queries that I need some advice…

1. My parents in law stay within 1.5km from radian mas. Can we use their address for register since they would be the one looking after him after school?
2. My hubby was from bukit Ho swee which closed down n merge with gan eng seng pri, can I apply in phrase 2a?
3. If phrase 2a is confirmed a seat at gan eng seng, can I still apply for phrase 2c at radin mas? I still prefer radin mas as it’s near to my mil place.

[qms]

Laya:

Iam plang CHIJ under phase 2C & within 1km. Considering the new changes in the p1 regn for PRs, how far will be my chances of getting into the school since my dd is a PR.

Nobody knows, but the chance is still there because CHIJ Kellock used to have seats in P2CS.

Laya:

My other choices : within 1km r RMPS & ZDPS, within 1-2km GESPS, cantonment. Can anyone suggest me if i miss CHIJ in p2C, what shld be my next choice in P2C supp?

You still have Cantonment and Blangah Rise.

Laya:

Do i have chances to get GESPS in P2C supp?

I think your chance in GESPS during P2CS is very slim.

Laya:

Does the school reveal the no of applications frm citizens by the middle of the 3rd day of p2c?

You can try calling up the school to enquire.

Laya:

If they do so, shall i go for GESPS in p2c if my chances r low in CHIJ after considering the vacancies vs no of applns(citizens)? Will it wk? Advice pls.

Yes.

Go read through the posts from parents with children studying in GESPS to get a better idea of the school:

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4394

Laya:

Any idea about the timings of cantonment primary? Do they have open house?

Lessons start at 8 am with after school activities (e.g. CCA, etc.) on Wednesday.

You may like to read through the Parents' Networking Group for Cantonment. URL as follows:

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=12179

[qms]

Shix2_82:

1. My parents in law stay within 1.5km from radian mas. Can we use their address for register since they would be the one looking after him after school?

Is your child a Singaporean?

Shix2_82:

2. My hubby was from bukit Ho swee which closed down n merge with gan eng seng pri, can I apply in phrase 2a?

Yes, P2A2.

Shix2_82:

3. If phrase 2a is confirmed a seat at gan eng seng, can I still apply for phrase 2c at radin mas? I still prefer radin mas as it's near to my mil place.

You will have to withdraw your application with GESPS before you are allowed to apply with RMPS. However, should you be unsuccessful in RMPS, you cannot go back to GESPS to claim your place.

[Shix2_82]

Yes my child is singaporean

[Laya]

Thanx qms

[qms]

Shix2_82:

Yes my child is singaporean

Since your child is a Singaporean, you may like to monitor the situation. Previous years, I would say - no chance. But this year, you may get a chance to participate in the balloting, given the change in rules and the take-up rate in Phase 1.

However, should you fail in P2C balloting, your choice will be limited. Have a backup plan.

[titank]

darlinte:

Hi all, my friend has a query. Her eldest girl is in Hougang Primary School. She was from Radin Mas Primary School. She is considering to enrol her younger girl in Radin Mas Primary School under Phase 2A2. What are her chances of getting her younger girl in to Radin Mas? Also more importantly, since she is staying in Hougang, is it worth her efforts to travel to Bukit Purmei in the morning? Another problem is the waiting list for Primary 3 for her elder girl in Radin Mas is more than 20!! ?? Advice please

Hougang Pri Sch seem quite a well sought after in that area. Best is to check whether is there any sch bus transport plying from Hougang to Radin Mas, if not there must be at least one of the parent is a SAHF or SAHM to do the logistics issue.