[Bukit Merah] Primary Schools
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skinnybeanie:
Nope. It doesn't.
This was directly excerpted from MOE website regarding phase 2C. \"Phase 2C: For all children who are eligible for Primary One in the following year and are not yet registered in a primary school.\"
The very important keyword in this statement is the word \"yet\". It would exclude those who are already successfully registered, wouldn't it?
:scratchhead:
Once you withdraw, you are no longer registered in any primary school. Hence, you will be eligible in 2C because you are not yet registered. Basically the context here is you can't hold two registrations at the same time. -
Yes. That y parent will need to withdraw before they can register in another primary school. Not the other way round.
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floppy:
I respectfully disagree with your interpretation as I quoted word for word what MoE stated .. The keyword here is \"yet\". When you say \"not YET registered\" , it has very different implications from \"not registered\". \"Not registered\" suggests u can simply withdraw and participate in 2C even if u have secured a Placement. \"Not YET registered\" would lean more towards someone who has yet to secure a place basically.
Nope. It doesn't.skinnybeanie:
This was directly excerpted from MOE website regarding phase 2C. \"Phase 2C: For all children who are eligible for Primary One in the following year and are not yet registered in a primary school.\"
The very important keyword in this statement is the word \"yet\". It would exclude those who are already successfully registered, wouldn't it?
:scratchhead:
Once you withdraw, you are no longer registered in any primary school. Hence, you will be eligible in 2C because you are not yet registered. Basically the context here is you can't hold two registrations at the same time.
I may sound like I'm over interpreting. But rules should be meted out clearly and adhered to to upkeep the integrity of the system else the system is basically a farce. :heresmyfish: -
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yet
Check out the meaning of the word \"yet\"
I'm seeking an explanation n clarification from moe on this matter.
It's unfair enough that some people get to participate at earlier phases and get multiple shots at getting their desired school. But it's blatantly making a mockery of the system to secure a place earlier and then come and mess things up for so many others. If moe allows that then it means they should reword their statement on the eligibility of 2C to \"not registered\"! The inclusion of the word \"yet\" is redundant and misleading. -
I would think is "not yet registered in a primary school" is valid if cancellations are not allowed. Btw are cancellations mentioned anywhere in moe website? or is silent?
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When parents do PV, they hve first hand contact with the school. Through the process, they may find that the sch is not suitable fr their kid but would proceed to register in phase 2b since already completed 40 hrs. They would hve analyse and monitor the situation carefully thus withdrew n register at ALPS. The probability of getting in is high as only 3 students will be balloted out. However, they are also taking a big risk as ballot is always a gamble. Failed to get into ALPS means they hve to settle for remaining schools in phase 2C supp which they must hve weighed before making a tough decision.
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Win36:
I would think is \"not yet registered in a primary school\" is valid if cancellations are not allowed. Btw are cancellations mentioned anywhere in moe website? or is silent?
Withdrawals are allowed.
skinnybeanie is thinking along the line of \"not yet registered in the earlier phases\" but MOE phrasing is simply \"not yet registered\". The context of the word is important. MOE quite literally means not registered with a school. As such, when you withdrew from a school, you are no longer holding on to a registration and is now eligible for phase 2C. -
Just called Alexandra primary, within 1km (SC) no need balloting.
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maldini:
Just called Alexandra primary, within 1km (SC) no need balloting.
I got a call from Alexandra pri. The SC within 1km are saved from balloting on Wed due to 3 pairs of twins!. What a miracle! -
wow. twins counted as 1 ?
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