[Central] Primary Schools

[phtthp]

luckyme:

:? I thought he is ACSian and hence should go by phase 2a route.

so is James Lye -
one of the 54 within 2 km, or one of the 22 outside 2 km ?

if 22> 2 km no chance to ballot at Phase 2B, they'll overflow into 2C woes (open to public) + PRs fierce fighting to come in ! Phase 2C Jia lut !

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phtthp:

so is James Lye -

one of the 54 within 2 km, or one of the 22 outside 2 km ?

if 22> 2 km no chance to ballot at Phase 2B, they'll overflow into 2C woes (open to public) + PRs fierce fighting to come in ! Phase 2C Jia lut !

I know he was from ACS sec and ACJC, not sure about pri. Perhaps he was not from the AC pri. He looked cool and was busy looking at his phone. Not sure what is his distance, but overheard that the staff told him \"you have made the right choice\" behind he left. Probably 1-2 km, trying his luck at junior.

I don't think these 22 > 2km will have a chance at phase 2c. Last year, within 1km already ballot.

[phtthp]

dd:

Not sure what is his distance, but overheard that the staff told him \"you have made the right choice\" behind he left.

like that sounds like his son (Jake Lye) got in, born October 2006.

[phtthp]

luckyme:

:? I thought he is ACSian and hence should go by phase 2a route.

to enter via Phase 2A:-
one must be an Old boy. No other way, not even $ can buy a 2A seat.

if Old boy from Junior - then can only go back Junior; cannot go Barker.
if Old boy from Barker - then can only go back Barker; cannot go Junior.
No cross over allowed.

if his primary school wasn't ACS Junior primary nor Barker primary, then no way to come in via Phase 2A route.

[jass]

dd:

Based on Jass post earlier, the breakdown is 43 <1km, 11 <2km and 22 > 2km. I can confirm this breakdown is correct as I was in ACSJ at the close at 4.30pm and the staff announced that all 43 and 11 are in. There will be no balloting, so the 22 >2km have no chance. Regarding the 2PR mentioned, I am not sure if the staff has already taken into account. But I witness the announcement at 4.30 from the staff.


Regarding your question on why do they still accept those >2km, these applicants apply over the 2days, how can they reject? The numbers are consolidated as at Friday 4.30pm, then they are able to give the breakdown of distance and filter out those >2km and PRs. Hope it clears your doubt.
Btw, did you apply under 2b? What distance are you within?

Hi Jass, were you at ACSJ on friday at 4.30 to witness the result! If you were, did you notice that James lye was seated behind?

Hi. I didn't realise. I was too disturbed by the 2 other applicants who were still waiting to register past 4:20pm. I was hoping they know what they are doing. And that explains why my live update increased from 41 to 43. And if you recall the last applicant who eventually did not register, I was panicking on her behalf when officer announced 4:27pm. Guess she knew she wouldn't want be registering at acsj.

[lilfeets]

confused…

[ana_mum]

dd:

phtthp:

Wah jia lut ACS junior ballot liao! This year parents go all out to try. Going forward ACS j very fierce! Barker no hope ; too limited vacancies

Phtthp,
Where did you get the info that acs junior has to ballot? My understanding is no balloting at all, and all 54 seats are taken up by <2km.

Just called ACSJ and confirm that there will be balloting for those >2km.. 22 applicants for 1 vacancy.. In God's favour, 1 blessed child will be given the seat :xedfingers:

[keroppi]

ana_mum:

Just called ACSJ and confirm that there will be balloting for those >2km.. 22 applicants for 1 vacancy.. In God's favour, 1 blessed child will be given the seat :xedfingers:

Whoever gets balloted is really very, very lucky

[lilfeets]

lottery of a lifetime! wooO hOooo…

[chrismei]

princezjo:

erichew:

I called rvps and was told that within 2km no balloting needed. That means I got a place in it. But I am in two minds as I am afraid that the stress level is high there. I am actually considering pulling out and try my luck on zhangde pri or cantonment pri. My impression is that these 2 schools not so stressful.

Any parents can shed some light on the stress level of rvps? I heard that rvps stream the kids every year base on their results, meaning they may not be in the same class with their friends. Is this true?

Congrats! :celebrate: We are in the same category! do u know how many pax outside 2Km need to ballot? I forgot to ask as I was too excited to hear within 2km don't need to ballot during the call to RV :scratchhead:

I heard the same stuff that every kid will be stream yearly based on results too. Same case as for Radin Mas? I think it is especially for the top 3 classes? Something like u can be in the first class this year, but if your result falls, u will drop to the 2nd class or so the following yr? Something like that?

In a way, it may be good to be regroup to be with peers of th same standard and everybody can learn at the same pace?? Not sure how it will go too but I chose RV becoz I like the school environment and comparatively, i feel that their students are more well behaved.

Nonetheless, I have heard good reviews abt Cantonment Primary Sch from my DS's friends' parents, as the bulk of his schoolmates goes there.

There are still time to consider and think all the best! ^_^

Outside 2km - 19 applicants will be balloting for 11 seats at RVPS.