jackfood\" post_id=\"2135672\" time=\"1719497779\" user_id=\"146842:

I understand that every school in Singapore is considered good. However, when it comes to ranking, many people focus on popularity and reviews, especially during the primary school registration period. As a parent, you naturally want the best for your child. I noticed that Cedar Primary, ranked in the 70s, has a 100% acceptance rate at Phase 2C. On the other hand, I'm also considering YangZheng Primary, which is ranked in the 30s.

I'm unsure what factors contribute to the rankings and why some schools are more popular than others. I'm concerned about making the right choice for my first child by selecting Cedar Primary, even though it’s close to our home in Bidadari. I worry about potentially missing out on a better school option, which will also affect the choice for my second child in the future.

3nn4t\" post_id=\"2074115\" time=\"1657615491\" user_id=\"198670:

Yes, recently I was thinking probably it's more of a \"backup\" option since past results show that no balloting required (sure to get in)

floppy\" post_id=\"2073828\" time=\"1657333861\" user_id=\"97579:

PLMGS wasn’t a popular school, even a couple of years back. SC > 2km could stand a chance in balloting and on the rare occasion, all SC will be admitted.

Demographics changes made PLMGS popular. Likewise, once Bidadari Estate matures, Cedar is likely to be one of the primary schools seeing an increase in demand due to its proximity. With Cedar being a MK school as well, the number of applicants in the earlier phase is likely to increase as well

phtthp\" post_id=\"2073772\" time=\"1657269815\" user_id=\"35251:

Cedar primary school was once merged with Macpherson primary.

Because
Cedar (co-ed) primary is not a SAP school, so, all P1 pupils study \"Standard\" (ordinary or normal) Chinese.


For \"Non-SAP\" schools -

at the end of P4,
after their Term 4 year-end exam is over,

Cedar primary school will examine P4 students' overall year-end results (for All subjects, including Chinese). For those who have performed well overall in (Maths + Science + English) as well as in subject Chinese, they can take up Higher Chinese in (P5 and P6 / PSLE).

In contrast,
another primary school nearby called \"Maris Stella\", is a SAP school. For that,
being an SAP school, all P1 students in Maris can study Higher Chinese, right from P1 day 1 joined. As such, balloting is intense under Phase 2C Primary 1 registration, at Maris.

Since u are a Bidadarian,
note that
certain hdb blocks like block (105, 106, 108, 109) inside Bidadari estate happen to fall outside 1 km, from Maris Stella primary. This means that no chance for Singapore citizen(s) K2 children to even ballot for Maris Stella, under Phase 2C (which is open to public), if they reside in these few hdb block. You may confirm this fact, by checking your block distance, from the school.

Jerseyiv\" post_id=\"2073807\" time=\"1657327109\" user_id=\"54581:

It’s the location, and the fact that its nearby schools are more popular such as Maris Stella , PLMGS and St’s Andrews… most parents will try those first. If they get balloted out then they apply Cedar.

Jerseyiv\" post_id=\"2073807\" time=\"1657327109\" user_id=\"54581:

It’s the location, and the fact that its nearby schools are more popular such as Maris Stella , PLMGS and St’s Andrews… most parents will try those first. If they get balloted out then they apply Cedar.

3nn4t\" post_id=\"2073802\" time=\"1657304474\" user_id=\"198670:

Yesyes.. I looked at the ballot history, seems like it's not a popular school at all. Sometimes just kind of wondering whether this school is really OK or not lol.

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2073769\" time=\"1657269082\" user_id=\"3:

Cedar has only gotten less than 15 applicants in the last 8 years in Phase 2A. It is very unlikely to require balloting this year.

Bidadarian\" post_id=\"2034482\" time=\"1629010482\" user_id=\"147699:

Understood that cedar is not under S.A.P . May I know cedar P1 include the higher Chinese or normal Chinese only?
Kindly advice. Thanks.

3nn4t\" post_id=\"2073759\" time=\"1657263164\" user_id=\"198670:

P1 registration has started, wonder if there are any parents here registering their child for Cedar Primary ? Seems the registration rate is not that high.

autokana\" post_id=\"2065004\" time=\"1650593304\" user_id=\"160678:

Hi my child is currently at P2 in Cedar, is there a parents whatsapp group that I can join?
Thank you.

floppy\" post_id=\"2034497\" time=\"1629022356\" user_id=\"97579:

Bidadarian\" post_id=\"2034481\" time=\"1629010474\" user_id=\"147699:

Understood that cedar is not under S.A.P . May I know cedar P1 include the higher Chinese or normal Chinese only?
Kindly advice. Thanks.

Normal Chinese.

Bidadarian\" post_id=\"2034481\" time=\"1629010474\" user_id=\"147699:

Understood that cedar is not under S.A.P . May I know cedar P1 include the higher Chinese or normal Chinese only?
Kindly advice. Thanks.

Melita\" post_id=\"2028276\" time=\"1624855406\" user_id=\"192666:

I'm more than 2km to Cedar. Any advice what chances if I go for Phase2CS? My boy is enrolling for 2020 intake. Not sure about the balloting history... Cedar seems to be good. Any parents can share about the student care facilities and the school environment? If it is easily accessible?

Thanks.