[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[sassy]

Sigh... there is balloting for those living >1km of MGS, first time in history. 43 applicants for 38 vacancies. Shock of my life.


I have a question... do we wait for the school to call & inform us or just go to the school to witness the balloting on the date as stated on the letter? This was given to us when we were registering before the final figure were released.

Appreciate your reply. Many thanks!

[xmaz3]

janet_lee88:

Even if those staying within 1km & 1-2km make up 44, there are 68 applicants applying. Sorry rather dumb, 68 minus 44 is 24, meaning to say there are still 24 kids who will need to ballot right ?

I guess it's that since all the 44 places are already taken up, yes there will be balloting but only for the next phase. Pls correct me if i am wrong.

[verykiasu2010]

xmaz3:

I guess it's that since all the 44 places are already taken up, yes there will be balloting but only for the next phase. Pls correct me if i am wrong.

if all the 44 places are taken up by those within 1 km and 1 -2 km, then those outside 2 km do not need to ballot

they should re-apply under Phase 2C, and try the ballot again....but what if another 44 phase 2C within 2 km ??... heart break or heart attack ?

[lhong68]

verykiasu2010:

if all the 44 places are taken up by those within 1 km and 1 -2 km, then those outside 2 km do not need to ballot

they should re-apply under Phase 2C, and try the ballot again....but what if another 44 phase 2C within 2 km ??... heart break or heart attack ?

Ok. this is what i know about pei hwa.

Out of the 68 applicants, approx \" 20 odds\" are within 1 and bewteen 1-2km (the school wouldn't tell me the breakdown). Take 25 as the approx, it means there are ~ 43 (68-25) applicants outside of 2km. THis means the 43 applicants will need to ballot for ~19 places.

It was 69 at 4pm, and became 68 because -------I withdrew.

So i hope my withdrawal from PH will help one anxious PH parents (outside of 2km). ....

[tankee]

janet_lee88:

Why is it that Pei Hwa isn't in the red ? 68 applicants for 44 seats. I don't quite understand.

long day, tired eyes ... and full of excuses :oops: :oops:

[tankee]

mintee:

Congratulations to all in RGPS under 2B!! :celebrate:

Hopefully my twin nieces can enjoy smooth entry next year too!

:congrats:

:celebrate:

[spikey]

sassy:

Sigh... there is balloting for those living >1km of MGS, first time in history. 43 applicants for 38 vacancies. Shock of my life.


I have a question... do we wait for the school to call & inform us or just go to the school to witness the balloting on the date as stated on the letter? This was given to us when we were registering before the final figure were released.

Appreciate your reply. Many thanks!

exactly...this is because of the new huge mushrooms sprouting within 1 km of MGS called Floridian, Cascadia, Jardin...

[janet88]

With all the new condo projects sprucing up around MGS, it only makes balloting within 1km more REAL and scary. These new projects are also close to Pei Hwa. Wihen these projects TOP, these 2 schools will face balloting in 2B (even for those who do PV).

[spikey]

janet_lee88:

With all the new condo projects sprucing up around MGS, it only makes balloting within 1km more REAL and scary. These new projects are also close to Pei Hwa. Wihen these projects TOP, these 2 schools will face balloting in 2B (even for those who do PV).

hopefully it gets worse this year so that it scares off everyone next year when I have to register for DD!

[BigDevil]

NYPS 2B Update:


under 1km : 20
1-2 km : 9
Over 2km : 22

Total : 51 for 36 places.

No balloting for those under 2km.
Balloting for over 2km - 22 for 7 places.