My PV friend queried the logic of the school recruiting PVs staying beyond 1km and the response is the school wants to give a chance to others staying beyond but in this instance, it’s a double edged sword.


IMHO, when the school knew of its reduction of 30 vacancies at the beginning of the year or even much earlier, the school should inform those PVs staying beyond 1km the option to drop out or continue at one’s peril.

Mantaray, 150 hours are exceedingly over the top, I salute you for that.

BTW, there have not been much commented regarding Zhonghua Primary School. Anyone has any feedback? My neighbour’ son who is studying there, seems to be very happy with the teachers and the mother told me that the principal is very kind and nice.

Dreamygal:

Yes. I can confirm that Rosyth was and is now still in AMK GRC. I checked the school before and after the GE just to confirm which GRC is it under. But under AMK GRC, there are some changes to the boundaries.

That's right, I heard from my Grassroot friend staying in Hougang that the vicinity of Buangkok, Hougang Avenue 2,4,8 used to be under the Aljunied GRC is now under AMK GRC (MP, Mr Yeo Guat Kwang) and this enlarged boundary falls within 1km of Rosyth.

mantaray:

Busymom:

[quote=\"mantaray\"]

-  the change in political boundaries for Rosyth to be transferred from Aljunied to AMK GRC heard that there is significnt increases in grassroot applications.  MOE should have made us aware.

I thought this year's registration is based on pre-GE boundaries?

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=420&start=1030

Yes if the system is fairer. But although they reg years bk, the grl can use the current political as well.[/quote]So, now I see where the huge 1km registrations came from because given a choice, grassroot leaders in the previous Aljunied GRC would opt for Rosyth.......mmmm! there are several HDB blocks in this newly acquired enclave mostly within 1km .......those PVs thinking of buying/renting houses within 1km, do watch out - it is a gamble. :xedfingers:

MumandMe:

I wonder if it would be a better system if Phase 2B is taken away totally. ie after 2A2, the remaining vacancies is used for 2C, with balloting conducted according to distance.


If we really go down to it, Phase 2B is used to institutionalise showing favouritism to a certain group of people.

Uproar will come from the clans, churches and temples. :mad:

Busymom:

mantaray:

- the change in political boundaries for Rosyth to be transferred from Aljunied to AMK GRC heard that there is significnt increases in grassroot applications. MOE should have made us aware.

I thought this year's registration is based on pre-GE boundaries?

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=420&start=1030

Maybe we shouldnt take things at face value, just maybe :evil:

Dear Mantaray,


Thanks for sharing with us.

I can empathise with how you and your family feel. Have you managed to find an alternative school? With dedication and sound parental support I am sure your child will do well in whichever school. On the same line, I hope other Rosyth PVs who were balloted out to not despair, well, life is full of unfairness and can be unkind, we have to accept that and move on.

I recall my friend who is a current PV mentioning that the PVs are aware of the reduction in intake this year and a few are even aware of the GRC boundary changes. Do you have any idea how many of the 1km vacancies go to grassroot leaders this year? The school didnt disclose. I hope your updates would provide a clearer picture to those aiming at Rosyth that the competition for vacancies within 1km would be extremely intense next year onwards and be mentally prepared.

All the best.

Does anyone know when is Rosyth converting into single session? Or have you heard any news if Rosyth will be relocating to a different site?


Thanks.

If you know of any good S&D enrichment centre please post here.


Thanks a bunch!

ksmummy:

I registered in Rosyth during 2B this year (heng ah, no need to ballot) cos I am staying just opp the sch.


You are right, what I meant is secured a seat in Yu Neng during Phase 2A first, then assess the odds in St Hilda's during 2C. If you think you have a high chance in 2C, then withdrawal from Yu Neng and register in St Hilda. But looking at past balloting history of St Hilda's , chicken me would not take the chance..... But thats just me....

Good luck to you.

Ksmummy

I am curious to know how many PVs were chosen during your time? Is there a chairman/chairwoman of the PV group to oversee all the PVs?

E&P TOTAL BRAIN DEVELOPMENT


Pls could some kind soul advise on the relevance of this course? What is being taught and what are the benefits? I only know that it’s being taught in Mandarin and nothing else.

Thanks in advance.