Taken from Jurong pri sch website. . for infors only. .


PSLE Chinese Answer
Qns 1-23:
14434 31212 13242 12313 414


Qns 24-28:
63741


30。完好无损
35。恍然大悟
36。灵机一动

Finally, some changes for Singaporean !!!



Sun, Dec 20, 2009
AsiaOne


More privileges for citizens in P1 registration

Parents who are Singapore citizens will now have a higher chance of securing a place for their child in their school of choice during the Primary One (P1) registration exercise.

From 2010, parents who are Singapore citizens will be given two ballot slips instead of one, whenever balloting is conducted by any school.

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Education (MOE), this measure will serve to differentiate Singapore Citizens and PRs, providing citizens with additional privileges.


Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a speech delivered at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Students’ Union Ministerial Forum on 15 Sep this year, that the Government will, over time, sharpen the differentiation between citizens, PRs and foreigners to reflect the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship.

International students will continue to be eligible to register after citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) are placed, at Phase Three (for non-citizens/-PRs) of the P1 registration exercise.

Increase in school fees for PRs and foreign students

The Government will also be increasing the school fees of PRs and international students in 2011.

It stated that fees for PRs will increase by between $36.50 and $73 per month, and those for international students will increase by between $100 and $400 per month.

To minimise the impact on existing students, the increase will be spread over two years from 2011.

According to MOE’s statement, fees will remain competitive compared to international and private schools, to continue to encourage PRs and foreign students to join mainstream schools.

westmom:

Let me share a story of 2 gals - A and B - both at the same age.


\"A\" was successfully balloted into a highly sought after school. Parents were elated. \"B\" unfortunately was unsuccessful and ended up in an average neighbourhood sch (leftover one because its after 2C phase). We could see how \"upset\" B's parents were. Years passed. \"A\" being a small fish in a big pond , didn't get much opportunities in school & because it was an elite school, everytime her academic results fell, parents received phone calls to push her up (therefore must invest in tuition money). Comlained that teachers didn't really teach that much and must spend money to keep up with the competition. On the other hand, B ..was given a lot of opportunities & attention in the not popular neighbourhoold sch , teachers were working harder because the profile of students are not that \"rich\"so must do more for the students. At the end of PSLE, \"A\" went to a neighbourhood Secondary school while B got into RGS. When asked, B's parents said that they will not want to turn back the clock now. They are so happy with how the child has blossomed in the neighbourhd school. In summary, top schools may not necessarily provide the best for your child and it could be a blessing in disguise if you don't get balloted in!

Agreed on the point that the most influential factor is still the child. Going to a top school may do more harm than good due to peer pressure. Unlike some parents who will send their kids 10km away to a top school, I just want a school next door, after living here for so many years. . .

It’s not the end of the world, for me its over and I have move on.


However, the emotion is still there unless you are not directly affected by it.

The topic of treating both citizens and PRs as equal for P1 registration is still a debatable topic. My stand if for this to be balanced, so that we citizen are not at a disadvantage. Every parent will want the best for their kids and if this is a level playing field, fine with me. As for other parents who choose the less desirable method for a P1 advantage, they are taking a risk and I do wish there is a way to restrict this.

This is not PRs bashing, I have many friends and colleagues who are PRs too, and we get along fine. However, there are some PR minority who feel they deserved to be treated as equally as citizen just because our country needs them and they are paying taxes. Some even suggested that baby bonus to be extended to them so that the population can increase.

Lastly, I do provide the “big picture”. I told my sons that if they do not study hard, there may be no job for them in future. There are many foreign talents willing to work here for half the cost. This is a reality and is happening now. .

http://www.guidemesingapore.com/permanent-residence/singapore-pr-pros-and-cons.htm


Quote from above : If your children are school-aged, they are high on the priority list, behind citizens, to enter public schools of your own choosing. Non PRs are at the bottom of the list and are often left with no choice when it comes to schools.

A rebutal.. ..


http://www.straitstimes.com/ST+Forum/Online+Story/STIStory_419729.html

Priority in education for citizens and non-citizens is an either-or option

MRS Sweta Agarwal, in her letter on Thursday ('Thanks, being a PR is good enough), has rightly pointed out that taking citizenship is a personal choice. Again, she is right that 'every child has the right to get the best education possible'.

However, she is plainly misguided in believing that while in Singapore, a non-Singaporean child should have an equal right as a Singaporean child to the best education possible. The division of educational resources, a limited commodity, becomes a zero-sum game. Priority can be given only to either citizen children or non-citizen children, but not both.

What Mrs Agarwal demands is tantamount to political suicide for any government, not just ours. Let us consider - would an Indian government ever give priority to Pakistani children in admission to Indian schools and universities?

In this case, Mrs Agarwal should bear the consequences of her personal choice in not becoming a citizen - that her child will be discriminated against in terms of educational resource allocation.

While most Singaporeans are pragmatic enough to acknowledge the need for foreign talent, this does not mean foreign talent should outstay its welcome and denigrate the spirit of citizenship.

To foreign friends in Singapore, just stick by the old adage, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do', and I am sure you will have a pleasant time here.

Hoon Tze Ming

jedamum:

Luanee:

Exactly! They cap that only households with COMBINED monthly income of less than 8k a month are eligible to buy directly from HDB.

don't get me started on HDB and policies which they can't explain the rationale. :roll:

So cham, too rich to buy from HDB direct, too poor to buy private. Buy resale flat at a premium near school of choice (complete with PRs), then ballot at phase 2C (complete with PRs). Finally have to choose another school further away from home. . . :stupid:

Hi Penza, like you I stayed just next to the school. I have the agony of seeing my child ballot out in phase 2C. It’s very frustrating to see those child with foreign names being balloted in.

The debate continues. .


http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Online%2BStory/STIStory_418788.html

Thanks, being a PR is good enough

IN RESPONSE to letters by Mr Jimmy Loke ('The PR difference', last Saturday) and Mr Chia Kok Leong ('No school, no Singapore', last Saturday), I would only ask them to refer to Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew's speech reported last Friday ('MM: Foreign talent is vital'), where he gave an idea of the benefits citizens have over permanent residents (PRs).

I am happy to be a PR and although we do not get equal benefits in housing and other respects, that is understandable. We understand the difference between a citizen and a PR.

But where our children are concerned, we just want them to have the best education possible and I think we are not asking much. Citizens have the upper hand in buying homes and other respects, which is justified, but where schooling is concerned, 'every child has the right to get the best education possible'.

About living here for six years and not taking citizenship, I think this is a very personal choice. I would just like to end this topic by saying we are not here to compete with citizens but there are certain things on which one cannot compromise and children's education is one of them. I think we are not asking much and we are grateful to the Government for understanding that for every parent, his child's welfare comes first.

I would like to thank Mr Loke and Mr Chia for inviting us to become citizens but for now, I am proud to be a citizen of my country and have PR status in Singapore.

Sweta Agarwal (Mrs)

buzybuzz:

How about a scheme where advantage points will be given. Such that if both parent are citizen, then awards like 20 points, then if completed NS, some more points, and etc. Scheme can be defined to include like sibling same school, PV, community work, stay near home, and etc and etc. .


The more points you get put you higher for prioirty for the school of your choice. . .anymore new ideas, we have to help those civil servants to think I guess. .

To elaborate more, with the advantage points awarded to each child, parent will choose their top 5 preferred pri schools and let the system assign their best eligible choice. Something like choosing the sec sch if I am not wrong.