P1 swap space

Reply to P1 swap space on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:50:08 GMT

3Boys — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:50:08 GMT

Fundamentally, the first question one should ask is whether a particular maneuver/tactic is fair and equitable to all interested parties, including by-standing parents. If trading in P school places were allowed, what’s there to stop a black-market from developing? I.e. I trade you my place in Nanyang for your place in Maha Bodhi, plus $10000 cash payment? Who will this benefit/disadvantage? I think we all know the answer…

Next question is, if by some means, we come across a method to gain an unfair advantage for ourself for P1 registration, one that is non-transparent or above board, should we avail ourself of it? Well, that depends on what values we wish to model for our children, I guess…

Reply to P1 swap space on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:52:14 GMT

mathsparks — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:52:14 GMT

jeparent:

Sometimes things are not stated does not mean it cannot be done

if one never try , one will never knw. Maybe some exception can be made even it is not allowed on paper.

I've often wondered why there are foreigners in popular schools when these schools are supposed to fill up by phase 2C. Could it be one of these swapping arrangements or there are other means available to desperate but resourceful parents?

Reply to P1 swap space on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:44:19 GMT

RRMummy — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:44:19 GMT

jeparent:
3Boys:
[quote=\"jeparent\"]

I guess Even those who have done that are unlikely to discuss openly.

.....i should change my request to if any parent interested to do the swap , pm me

If MOE don't allow swaps, how do you propose that a private arrangement between parents would work? Unless your kids are going to be studying under assumed identities for 6 years.... :?

Sometimes things are not stated does not mean it cannot be done

if one never try , one will never knw. Maybe some exception can be made even it is not allowed on paper. 8)[/quote] :!: :shock:

:? Is it worth risking getting caught and harming the child instead?

Reply to P1 swap space on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:26:55 GMT

jeparent — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:26:55 GMT

3Boys:
jeparent:

I guess Even those who have done that are unlikely to discuss openly.

.....i should change my request to if any parent interested to do the swap , pm me

If MOE don't allow swaps, how do you propose that a private arrangement between parents would work? Unless your kids are going to be studying under assumed identities for 6 years.... :?

Sometimes things are not stated does not mean it cannot be done

if one never try , one will never knw. Maybe some exception can be made even it is not allowed on paper.

Reply to P1 swap space on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:22:19 GMT

3Boys — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:22:19 GMT

jeparent:

I guess Even those who have done that are unlikely to discuss openly.

.....i should change my request to if any parent interested to do the swap , pm me

If MOE don't allow swaps, how do you propose that a private arrangement between parents would work? Unless your kids are going to be studying under assumed identities for 6 years.... :?

Reply to P1 swap space on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:39:52 GMT

jeparent — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:39:52 GMT

Needy:
jeparent:
My daughter is still young (4) now .

I stay in the East and i believe she can enter a popular school in central Area via phase 2A.
Hey jeparent,

You have mentioned ur dd can enter the school via P2A. If you have priority under P2A, I think the school will not care how is the distance from ur house. Ur problem is distance 'to & fro' from school rite ?

You are rite, needy. Anyway Thanks for all the followup. As mentioned by some, if this would be allowed , there would be a big lelong .

I guess Even those who have done that are unlikely to discuss openly.

.....i should change my request to if any parent interested to do the swap , pm me

Reply to P1 swap space on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:56:02 GMT

ChiefKiasu — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:56:02 GMT

sashimi:
... Nowsadays 的 condo \"penthouse\" has same area as HDB 3rm right? :lol:

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

Reply to P1 swap space on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:38:08 GMT

BigDevil — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:38:08 GMT

jeparent:
My daughter is still young (4) now .

I stay in the East and i believe she can enter a popular school in central Area via phase 2A. I am thinking if there is a possibility of an arrangement that i can swap place with a willing parent who stay in central but his child is enrolled in a popular school in the east.

Any parents done that b4 ?

thanks

regards

If like that also can, then there will be a big lelong even before the registration starts.

Lelong! Lelong! A place at school ABC for a place at school XYZ!! :faint:

Reply to P1 swap space on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:05:25 GMT

sashimi — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:05:25 GMT

tonypang:
jedamum:
you can try to swap 'home'.

you rent his, he rent yours.

what if one is HDB 3rm and the other a condo penthouse ...

Nowsadays 的 condo \"penthouse\" has same area as HDB 3rm right? :lol:

Reply to P1 swap space on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:17:47 GMT

tankee — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:17:47 GMT

jedamum:
you can try to swap 'home'.

you rent his, he rent yours.

what if one is HDB 3rm and the other a condo penthouse ...

Reply to P1 swap space on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:00:44 GMT

mummyloves — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:00:44 GMT

jedamum:
you can try to swap 'home'.

you rent his, he rent yours.

ha ha... good solution! :salute:

Reply to P1 swap space on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:37:46 GMT

Needy — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:37:46 GMT

jeparent:
My daughter is still young (4) now .

I stay in the East and i believe she can enter a popular school in central Area via phase 2A.

Hey jeparent,

You have mentioned ur dd can enter the school via P2A. If you have priority under P2A, I think the school will not care how is the distance from ur house. Ur problem is distance 'to & fro' from school rite ?

Reply to P1 swap space on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:00:11 GMT

jedamum — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:00:11 GMT

you can try to swap ‘home’.

you rent his, he rent yours.

Reply to P1 swap space on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:51:44 GMT

schellen — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:51:44 GMT

I doubt that MOE or the schs will allow you to do that, even if willing parties are found cos otherwise, other parents may request to do the same which will cause unfairness. For example, what if there is only one vacancy at sch A but two vacancies at sch B with both parents at sch B wanting to swap with the parent at sch A? You can’t use balloting cos it’s unofficial. MOE will be criticised. Also, popular schs will also have official waiting lists and schs and MOE will give priority to the students (and their parents) on the waiting lists.

Reply to P1 swap space on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:33:42 GMT

smurf — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:33:42 GMT

dun thnk can do that?? :?