Alexandra Primary
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let me rephrase a bit.
\"renowned principal from MBPS\" to \"principal from renowned primary school\"
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BaconEgg:
I am keen, but no decision yet
My workplace is near APS and my daughter's pre-school 10 mins away from APS. So logistics it works for me to pick both up after school. I heard there will be student care services if there is demand. Gotta watch this year's intake...hopefully not over-subscribed!!hong:
I am thinking the same too.
Plus is new facility & renowned principal from MBPS
Concern is the possible lack of transport arrangement and student care services.
What attracts you to APS instead of nearby schools (within 1km)?
Are you registering this year?
i have to choose btw ZDPS and APS, all within 1km under 2C -
Managed to find their website and drove past it last night, the school compound looks small.
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hong:
I am keen, but no decision yet
My workplace is near APS and my daughter's pre-school 10 mins away from APS. So logistics it works for me to pick both up after school. I heard there will be student care services if there is demand. Gotta watch this year's intake...hopefully not over-subscribed!!BaconEgg:
[quote=\"hong\"]I am thinking the same too.
Plus is new facility & renowned principal from MBPS
Concern is the possible lack of transport arrangement and student care services.
What attracts you to APS instead of nearby schools (within 1km)?
Are you registering this year?
i have to choose btw ZDPS and APS, all within 1km under 2C[/quote]ZDPS would have to ballot even for 2C whereas APS should be no balloting. -
BaconEgg:
Yes i planned to but I am not within 2km. Hope i can get a placement.
New school in mature estate albeit with some new hdb and pte housing, should be no problem. Good luck! -
I wonder what cca will be offered.. :roll:
I past the school, compound seems rather small. -
The Little Cheng Mommy:
As the school will only have P1 students next year, no CCA will be offered.I wonder what cca will be offered.. :roll:
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thx qms for reply.
would like to seek your opinion. Ive been accepted to be PV in rdm pri but i'm staying 1-2 km from sch. Base on hx, there is a risk of balloting out in phase 2B & thus my hubby is kind of asking me not to waste my time doing the PV. As for AP, I'm within 1km. So most prob will not need to ballot.
In your opinion, should I just choose a brand new school (lazy way) or should I diligently spend 40 hrs doing PV and try my luck to get into rdm (an established sch)?
Also, do you have any idea what the PV in rdm do? Their PV requirement (on paper) seems super high, even worse than my previous job expectation. :yikes: -
The Little Cheng Mommy:
If you have the time, I would suggest you take up the PV in RMPS. It will give you an opportunity to understand the school better. Through this PV, you may form a decision towards either direction. You know your child better so you are in the best position to tell what type of school suits him. What better way to know a school than joining it as a PV? Not sure how RMPS selects PVs but in other threads, I read of parents staying less than 1 km from the school and their PV applications were rejected. So, seems like they are very selective. Since you have been given the chance, why not take it up?would like to seek your opinion. Ive been accepted to be PV in rdm pri but i'm staying 1-2 km from sch. Base on hx, there is a risk of balloting out in phase 2B & thus my hubby is kind of asking me not to waste my time doing the PV. As for AP, I'm within 1km. So most prob will not need to ballot.
In your opinion, should I just choose a brand new school (lazy way) or should I diligently spend 40 hrs doing PV and try my luck to get into rdm (an established sch)?
Once you have completed your PV, you will have two choices - RMPS in P2B or APS in P2C. In the event that you (touch wood) are unsuccessful in the balloting during P2B, you can always fall back on APS in P2C.
About the risk of balloting in RMPS during P2B. Last year was the first time RMPS had balloting for those staying in the 1-2 km category. However, it was like 25 applicants vying for 24 places, so the chances of selection are high. Of course, when it comes to luck, nobody is able to guarantee anything. If you are really concerned about this and do not want to waste your effort, why don't you monitor this year's registration and see if RMPS still requires balloting for those in the 1-2 km category in P2B. If it still does and you do not wish to waste your time and effort, don't go for it then.
Another thing is, if you are really unsuccessful at the ballot in P2B, it is very likely that you will be placed higher in the waitlist. I am not sure how long the waitlist is for RMPS but I do see new students coming in every now and then.
It's a matter how much you are willing to do for your child.
BTW, just because you decide to choose a new school doesn't mean you are lazy.
The Little Cheng Mommy:
Are you able to share with me what are their PV requirements? Only then will I be able to answer this question. You may PM me if you like.Also, do you have any idea what the PV in rdm do? Their PV requirement (on paper) seems super high, even worse than my previous job expectation. :yikes:
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qms:
Agreed with QMS that you should take up RMPS PV since you are being selected. At least have extra parachute to jump right?
If you have the time, I would suggest you take up the PV in RMPS. It will give you an opportunity to understand the school better. Through this PV, you may form a decision towards either direction. You know your child better so you are in the best position to tell what type of school suits him. What better way to know a school than joining it as a PV? Not sure how RMPS selects PVs but in other threads, I read of parents staying less than 1 km from the school and their PV applications were rejected. So, seems like they are very selective. Since you have been given the chance, why not take it up?The Little Cheng Mommy:
would like to seek your opinion. Ive been accepted to be PV in rdm pri but i'm staying 1-2 km from sch. Base on hx, there is a risk of balloting out in phase 2B & thus my hubby is kind of asking me not to waste my time doing the PV. As for AP, I'm within 1km. So most prob will not need to ballot.
In your opinion, should I just choose a brand new school (lazy way) or should I diligently spend 40 hrs doing PV and try my luck to get into rdm (an established sch)?
Once you have completed your PV, you will have two choices - RMPS in P2B or APS in P2C. In the event that you (touch wood) are unsuccessful in the balloting during P2B, you can always fall back on APS in P2C.
About the risk of balloting in RMPS during P2B. Last year was the first time RMPS had balloting for those staying in the 1-2 km category. However, it was like 25 applicants vying for 24 places, so the chances of selection are high. Of course, when it comes to luck, nobody is able to guarantee anything. If you are really concerned about this and do not want to waste your effort, why don't you monitor this year's registration and see if RMPS still requires balloting for those in the 1-2 km category in P2B. If it still does and you do not wish to waste your time and effort, don't go for it then.
Another thing is, if you are really unsuccessful at the ballot in P2B, it is very likely that you will be placed higher in the waitlist. I am not sure how long the waitlist is for RMPS but I do see new students coming in every now and then.
It's a matter how much you are willing to do for your child.
BTW, just because you decide to choose a new school doesn't mean you are lazy. The Little Cheng Mommy:
Are you able to share with me what are their PV requirements? Only then will I be able to answer this question. You may PM me if you like.Also, do you have any idea what the PV in rdm do? Their PV requirement (on paper) seems super high, even worse than my previous job expectation. :yikes:
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