Hong Wen

[SAHM_TAN]

lionheart:

reiner:

relieved to hear that HongWen has capped the no. of PV . So what is the number eh?

well aware the wild card sit @ the grassroot & the clan... this's the chance we have to take yah.... we cant do anything yo....

update us of any change of the 2B/ PV which hong wen gonna help parents yah...

This is a personal view..

It's chicken and egg issue. For a school to succeed.. It needs lots of resource and support from parents. If the pv number is low, teachers will be strained, but obviously more seats available for 2c. Is this good for the school in the long run? As I see it, it is a debate on 'school vs parent interest' .

As a HWS parent and psg, I see our HWS parents not forthcoming when we request for parents to step up to support school. When we ask for parents to support reading program or any others; the response rate is poor; when we ask for parent to attend school feedback sessions, the turnout is less than 5% of the cohort. The situation is putting a hand to school to look for 'committed parents' . Hope you see a balanced view of things.

I want to contribute but is it ok for me to bring along my bb? She's very quiet and contented as long as I carry or piggyback her. I do not have domestic helper, so I'm all she has during the day . I piggyback her when I'm doing the housework and she will just fall asleep heehee. But my window is very small too becos DS is in PM session for kindy sigh.....

I think if the PSG is very supportive, then it's easier to control the number for PVs, thus resulting in a win-win situation, higher chances for PVs in P2B and more vacancies in P2C, yet still have sufficient support for school and the students.

There might be many reasons why parents are not able to step up, it could be because they are unable to take leave, not confident of their competencies or skills for the tasks at hand, or like me no babysitter.

[cowiepig]

Hi All,


I am currently doing my PV duty @ HWS. I have been following KPF for many years, but always a SILENT READER ~~~SHY
Currently there are so much talk about "PV" and whether is fair to have all these phases of enrolling a kid in school that I myself is getting worried. I’m so afraid that there will be a sudden change of rule next year for kids enrolling P1 in 2013.
All these years, since my DD1 was 3, I been diligently reading forum, asking questions and doing my homework in order to increase our chances. The only thing that I hesitated to do is "move house". We live within 1-2 km of HWS. Nobody knows what is going to happen next year during the 2B phase. Even KH broke its trend this year where 2B <1km has to ballot.
Anyway, I do believe that in order for a school system to work well, parents play a very important roll. I’m very involved in my kids’ school activities. Even now whenever the CC calls for PV, I never say "no" to them.
Let’s all pray that there’s no shocking news for next year enrollment.

[hquek]

hi cowiepig,


Glad to have you around. Wish you luck in enrolment!

It’s nicer to have pp participate than just listen in so we all can learn from each other. So please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas.

I find that with more knowledge, parents know what to do, as a result the earlier phases start to get crowded also. Personal thoughts, I don’t think MOE will suddenly announce measures for P1 registration becos the backlash (from those who have involved in PV work and suddenly find themselves ineligible) will be huge.

[SAHM_TAN]

:welcome: cowiepig


Like what hquek posted, I doubt MOE will make any changes to the registration process that will affect the next 2yrs P1 registration. Even if MOE want to change the P1 registration, it should be effective 3 yrs later to be fair to parents who are in grassroots, PV, clan/church membership.

Good luck for your next yr P1 registration. The thread is up for 2012 registration for 2013 P1.

[lionheart]

Fellow HWS Parents,


PSG is appealig for HWS Parents to volunteer for the following

1. Teachers' Day Celebration (1st Sept) from 0735hrs to 1300hrs
2. Teachers' Day Gift Pack (30th/31st August evenings)
3. Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration (12th Sept) from 1400hrs to 2030hrs
4. Jumble Sales Helpers - Collection Centre (25th, 26th, 30th/31st August 0900hrs - 1200hrs)

Interest and further details, please contact [email protected]

[hquek]

lionheart,


Good way to share. I'll figure out my timetable and really make an effort to go. very paiseh that I have been pretty quiet.

[lionheart]

its the annual OLE-time for HWS Students. ..


HWS parents who had issues with the access, latency and the login?

Please feedback to [email protected]

[lionheart]

Breaking News: Mid-autumn Celebration on 12th Sept…


For Working Mommies and Daddies, SAHM and whom ever are interesed…

HWS is celebrating Mid-Autumn on 12th Sept. There will be cultural exhibitions, Concert, Jumbo sales etc. The School will be Open from 1600hrs onwards.

See you.

[reiner]

there was a \"Meeting with Principal in Hong Wen School\" on 15 Aug for all PV.


And we had signed a letter.... that we are awared of the \" no Guarateen of seats\" if PV has completed the 40hrs.... haha!!!!

tentatively, there are est 65 PV... and the Principal has given est numbers in ea phase for next yr registeration lor... est 95 in phase 1 & 2a.... for 2b will be 75.... but the ava seats for 2b will be 58 only.... so ballot is confirmed... but is which distance yah.... me die lor..... 1-2km one.... and just completed the 40hrs ..... have been \"checking\" with the PV whenever doing the PV, 9 out 10 are within 1km.... :yikes: and quite a number @ city view lor....

sianz....

[hquek]

hi reiner,


This year, DS1 brought back a form that had me indicating if I had any child registering this year. If not, I think there was some place to indicate if future got. Maybe that’s how he got the numbers.

Good luck. I think one will still have better chance in 2B than 2C. But no worries, there have been cases where qualified 2Bs disappear and go elsewhere to register. Cross fingers okie?