Hong Wen
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I only have this one kid in pri sch so cant compare. I would say the advt of HWS (ie sap school) vs mainstream school is that there are Chinese cultural immersion activities. I see a lot of lower p kids talking in English but the upper pri ones seem very comfy in Chinese. Hoping my DS can get there eventually. Despite all my efforts, they are still like kantan kids…a bit lopsided.
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Hi valiant88,
Are you registering this yr? -
SAHM_TAN:
Yes. Phase 2C unfortunately so expect would need to ballot even if within 1km. Correct?Hi valiant88,
Are you registering this yr?
Therefore, still considering.......any words of wisdom? -
valiant88:
Yes, there has been balloting for the last 6 yrs under P2C for < 1km.
Yes. Phase 2C unfortunately so expect would need to ballot even if within 1km. Correct?SAHM_TAN:
Hi valiant88,
Are you registering this yr?
Therefore, still considering.......any words of wisdom?
If you live < 1 km can monitor the situation. If there's a need for balloting you can decide if you wish to try. If yes, have a back up school in case you are not successful.
The 2 schools that you mentioned, based on historical trends, there are vacancies under P2C supp. But they had experienced balloting for > 2km under P2C supp before. Best to monitor the number of applicants for the 3 schools and make your decision.
All the best. -
SAHM_TAN:
Yes, there has been balloting for the last 6 yrs under P2C for < 1km.
Yes. Phase 2C unfortunately so expect would need to ballot even if within 1km. Correct?valiant88:
[quote=\"SAHM_TAN\"]Hi valiant88,
Are you registering this yr?
Therefore, still considering.......any words of wisdom?
If you live < 1 km can monitor the situation. If there's a need for balloting you can decide if you wish to try. If yes, have a back up school in case you are not successful.
The 2 schools that you mentioned, based on historical trends, there are vacancies under P2C supp. But they had experienced balloting for > 2km under P2C supp before. Best to monitor the number of applicants for the 3 schools and make your decision.
All the best.[/quote]Thanks. hope for the best too. -
SAHM_Tan
of coz ur post on what u think of HW helps. Just to check with you, for the Before-n-after-school-service in HW itself, u mentioned there is balloting if it is over-subscribed? Is the balloting an annual thing? Or those who are in, will be in for the next 6yrs unless their parents withdraw them? <- asking coz imaging the logistics stress some working parents will have each yr. -
smurfy:
The balloting is for new students who wish to attend the BASC, not for the existing students in the BASC.SAHM_Tan
of coz ur post on what u think of HW helps. Just to check with you, for the Before-n-after-school-service in HW itself, u mentioned there is balloting if it is over-subscribed? Is the balloting an annual thing? Or those who are in, will be in for the next 6yrs unless their parents withdraw them? <- asking coz imaging the logistics stress some working parents will have each yr. -
Good luck to all parents undergoing 2B balloting tomorrow. I’m still feeling amazed as this is like the first time I’m aware of that balloting is required for 2B in HWS.
Parents who fail pls do not despair, but do plan carefully becos 2C HWS is traditionally hot. But in the worst case scenario, no matter, your child will flourish becos of YOU, not becos of whatever school they go in. -
smurfy:
As HW is morning session, so only after-school care. There is limited slots and depending on the space left, they will allow P1 to ballot. If unable to get through the ballot, then will have to get outside after school service. Yes, those who are in will be there for 6 years.SAHM_Tan
of coz ur post on what u think of HW helps. Just to check with you, for the Before-n-after-school-service in HW itself, u mentioned there is balloting if it is over-subscribed? Is the balloting an annual thing? Or those who are in, will be in for the next 6yrs unless their parents withdraw them? <- asking coz imaging the logistics stress some working parents will have each yr. -
hquek:
:goodpost:Good luck to all parents undergoing 2B balloting tomorrow. I'm still feeling amazed as this is like the first time I'm aware of that balloting is required for 2B in HWS.
Parents who fail pls do not despair, but do plan carefully becos 2C HWS is traditionally hot. But in the worst case scenario, no matter, your child will flourish becos of YOU, not becos of whatever school they go in.
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