Maha Bodhi

[skyblue0707]

Thanks alot Lostbunny for your kind advice!


I understand my second choice are consider good schools too, will decide carefully.

My heart is still feeling kinda of lousy

[MMM]

skyblue0707:

Hi, anyone can pls advise the most logical things to do after not able to get in under Phase 2B to Maha Bodhi yesterday thru balloting


We are staying in Bishan:
1) To secure a seat under 2C at Kuo Chuan Pri, then waitlist MBS, or
2) Try Pei Chun under 2C if not successful then 2C supplement at Kuo Chuan Pri.

Sob sob.........

Hi, You can actually refer to the following resource found in KSP.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/singapore-primary-1-registration-school-balloting-history

You did not mention the distance for both schools. But historically KCPS has balloting for 1-2km under phase 2C while for Pei Chun, it is balloting within 1km for 2C.

But this year has a new practise that gives priority to citizens. I assume that if you are a citizen, the above should apply (and who knows is actually more favorable if you are within 1km). But if you are non-citizen then it's different.

So the key question for you here is the distance and your citizenship. Personally to avoid going through disappointment again, I would think that you need to place your bet in the school that your child possibly can get in (based on distance and past history) and you are fine with the choice. I always feel that if one don't get your choice school by 2C, phase 3 is going to be tough as it will be whatever that is leftover.

In any case, you can always waitlist under MBS. This year is quite rare as historically phase 2b demand = supply. But don't lose heart. Not going to the preferred school doesn't mean it's the end. We've seen how neighbourhood schools produces top students as well. For all you know, your child might qualify for gep and move to another top school.

Just to add, my hairstylist's son was studying in CHS. He did not do well enough to continue with catholic high secondary and went to Kuo Chuan secondary. The last I heard his son was alot happier and did better for his studies. KCPS has affiliation to Kuo Chuan Secondary. I don't think Pei Chun has any affiliated secondary school????

[Eltonjuan]

stephie81:

Hi Eltonjuan


Did you register under 2A? You should have received a letter from MBS confirming that the child has been accpted into the school and that parties are invited to attend at the school to buy books/and do other admin stuffs/arrange transport on 16 Oct. I got the letter on 16 or 17 July I think. I am not sure if it applies to all parents or do they allocate different days for parents who had registered under different phases. Yar student orientation is somewhere in dec...

I register under Phase 2B. Ok, i shall wait for the letter then.

[MMM]

stephie81:

Hi Eltonjuan


I got the letter on 16 or 17 July I think. I am not sure if it applies to all parents or do they allocate different days for parents who had registered under different phases. Yar student orientation is somewhere in dec...

For october, books buying, doing all the paper works, I think they allocated different days and probably according to phases. This is good otherwise there will be like 330 * 3 = 990 parents + kids.... I recalled I went early, ask older kids and dh to queue up for books while i fill in the forms, etc... We were done within 30 mins.

For school uniform, I choose to buy in end Nov/ beginning Dec period. The uniform shop is near to Nex shopping mall. Usually open from early noon to maybe 7-8pm. Think the contact is available in MBS website.

[h530251]

Eltonjuan:

stephie81:

Hi Eltonjuan


Did you register under 2A? You should have received a letter from MBS confirming that the child has been accpted into the school and that parties are invited to attend at the school to buy books/and do other admin stuffs/arrange transport on 16 Oct. I got the letter on 16 or 17 July I think. I am not sure if it applies to all parents or do they allocate different days for parents who had registered under different phases. Yar student orientation is somewhere in dec...

I register under Phase 2B. Ok, i shall wait for the letter then.

Can just check did you do the PV or get letter from temple ?

[Wolfgirl]

Hi all,


my letter says 17th Oct for buying books and paper work etc.
So is there a different day for different phases?

The school uniform shop… is it a Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre?

[skyblue0707]

Thanks alot MMM!


We are Citizen but stay 1-2km from Pei Chun which my DH prefer.

From your points, it is better to secure a seat at Kuo Chuan first within 1km.

Religion has bond us with MBS, praise from friends about the teaching environment, menthod etc with no weak students being left behind seems good. It's simiply a joy to even think my DD will be there! Guess ladylucky is not with us

Jia you for all of us that did not managed to get a seat!

[Eltonjuan]

h530251:

Eltonjuan:

[quote=\"stephie81\"]Hi Eltonjuan


Did you register under 2A? You should have received a letter from MBS confirming that the child has been accpted into the school and that parties are invited to attend at the school to buy books/and do other admin stuffs/arrange transport on 16 Oct. I got the letter on 16 or 17 July I think. I am not sure if it applies to all parents or do they allocate different days for parents who had registered under different phases. Yar student orientation is somewhere in dec...

I register under Phase 2B. Ok, i shall wait for the letter then.

Can just check did you do the PV or get letter from temple ?[/quote]MBS do not have PV system..i got letter from SBL

[Eltonjuan]

MMM:

stephie81:

Hi Eltonjuan


I got the letter on 16 or 17 July I think. I am not sure if it applies to all parents or do they allocate different days for parents who had registered under different phases. Yar student orientation is somewhere in dec...

For october, books buying, doing all the paper works, I think they allocated different days and probably according to phases. This is good otherwise there will be like 330 * 3 = 990 parents + kids.... I recalled I went early, ask older kids and dh to queue up for books while i fill in the forms, etc... We were done within 30 mins.

For school uniform, I choose to buy in end Nov/ beginning Dec period. The uniform shop is near to Nex shopping mall. Usually open from early noon to maybe 7-8pm. Think the contact is available in MBS website.

Thanks for the info. Really appreciate.

[h530251]

Can just check did you do the PV or get letter from temple ?[/quote]


MBS do not have PV system..i got letter from SBL[/quote]

Oh I see... then you would have to volunteer in SBL then is it ?