Wow, and we thought we were planning ahead. But great to know there's a thread already.
My daughter, her mum and I have PR applications pending, so hopefully we get good news in enough time that we can get into Phase 2B via PV. Recognise that as (hopefully) PRs, the priority system means we stand almost no chance if a school consistently goes to balloting in 2C (not criticising the policy, it is what it is). That means 2B is our real focus, and since we don't have PR yet, grassroots is not an option.
School-wise at the moment we're thinking about the following as the stats suggest at 2B we've got more of a chance:[list]
St Margaret's Primary, as we like the ethos and have friends with daughter's who go there and quite like it. Thinking way ahead, the connection to St Andrews JC is also nice to know as it's close to where we live now.[/list][list]
Bendemeer Primary (only one available less than 1km away) or Cedar Primary (1-2km away at the moment). Stats suggest we shouldn't have too many issues getting in, especially at Phase 2B. Don't know too much about either of them though.[/list][List]
Open to Raffles Girls or Singapore Chinese Girls, as I'm a fan of their more academic focus and their high school affiliation. Just conscious that they either occasionally ballot at 2B (SCGPS) or that the trend is moving that way (RGPS). We're open to moving closer to these schools if need be (less for the registration, and more for the convenience), although we like where we are (show me someone who likes moving house lol).[/list]If anyone has any comments on my thinking at the moment, especially anyone with PV experience on any of these schools, that'd be great.