Fairfield Methodist Primary

[curiousl-ks]

fionaufy:

Hi Parent,


I am new here, would like to check if we stay 1-2KM within Fairfield, can we secure a place for my daughter??

Hi fionaufy,

you may want to check out the ministry of education website for details on the eligibility and criteria for primary school registration.

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/

There are different phases of registration...I assume that your daugather is Singapore citizen.

You may also want to read up on the various thread in kaisu parent forum for tips on getting into the primary school of your choice..

Here are some useful links
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/kiasuparents-guide-primary-school-education

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/enhancing-your-chances-getting-your-child-your-school-choice

Based on past record, if you stay within 1-2km of the school, you will stand a better chance if you can register under Phase 2B - as a parent volunteer, grassorrt leader or even as a methodist church member. You can call up the school to enquire on the parent voulnteer scheme - please note that , depending on the year you arer registering, there is a cut off date to sign-up as a parent volunteer.

The latter phase at phase 2C is way too competitive.Don't tempt fate.

I hope this is helpful

Out of curiousity, which year are you planning to register your girl?

[fionaufy]

Hi curiousl-ks,


Thank you for the informations.

Oh meaning stay withink 1-2KM of the school, must do as a parent volunteer, grassorrt leader or even as a methodist church member then stand more chance to get it…

I tot as long as stay within 1-2KM got the chance already…sad

My daughter next year K2, so next year need to do the registration…

[curiousl-ks]

I never realise P1 registration is so stressful, until when i went through it this year...


That's why we have to be kiasu....

[fionaufy]

ya ya…


Now I feel the stress…

Really hope my daughter can get in cos this is the nearest school and heard the school not bad …

If she can get in, no need to worry about my son turn already…

[munchkukie]

guess u are too late if you are considering the grassroots and the PV routes.

[curiousl-ks]

During this year’s registration, there were balloting for those staying within 1-2km under phase 2C, but it’s balloting for those within 1 km for the years before…(no hope for anyone >1km)


think 2004 has lower birth rate than 2003, so hopefully that you still have a chance when you register, provded that the school does not reduce the no of places offered.

It’s still better to have a back-up plan.

[curiousl-ks]

Check this link to find out more about other schools in your area


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=408

[Striker09]

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After completing the 3G ABACUS instructor course, I have applied the methods to teach my son. It is very simple & easy to understand. As such, he has shown more interest in mathematics than before.

I am planning to let him take part in the INTERNATIONAL Grading Exam this coming DEC 09. If possible, I will let him take part in year 2009 competition.

Currently, I am teaching kids & parents the 3G Abacus.
If you are interested in 3G ABACUS, please email me.

[uicbg]

Hi Fairsian parents,


Does the school conducts donation frequently? Example, the school may issue booklet (S$2 per coupon X 50 pieces) for the student to bring back home for donation? The objective may be fund raising etc. but I like to know how frequent does the school conduct such event as I was told that Fairfield may be very frequent in doing it. I have no objection so long it is not a mandatory to finish selling the coupon.
Honestly, I do not like the idea if the events are of too frequent. And also where do the students find sources for requesting people for donation? It will always end up to their immediate family members that chipping in for donation.

[mckenzy]

this thread has a strong tendency to go OT…


anyways…

uicbg, donations are part and parcel of almost every single school here in singapore… for me the guiding principle is this: what is it for?

if it is for simple things like :

- less fortunate (elderly, school pocket money fund etc etc)
- improve premises (football field, eco garden etc)
- cca activities…

then no issues… sometimes i tell my son… even if he cannot fulfill, no worries, just give it back. so far the teachers have not belittled or ridiculed him or any of his classmates for not completing the cards…

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