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Davischew\" post_id=\"1962871\" time=\"1581295858\" user_id=\"132882:[quote=GetawayJ post_id=1962851 time=1581262685 user_id=137443]Hi parents!
Newbie here. I have a 2014 boy and am considering my options for next year's intake. My hubby is an old boy and he joined OBA. He has the membership card, so I assume we qualify for 2A1? I read some of you mentioned a letter from OBA, but I don't know if he has that.
We live outside 2km and don't intend to move. However, from my past reading, I think we are quite safe regardless of distance in Phase 2A1?
Also my hubby has a preference towards ACPS as compared to ACJS. Are there any school fun fairs that we can go to get a general sense of both schools? I know everything is cancelled now because of the coronavirus, but if someone could share the event and the period when it is likely to happen, that would be great, so that I can keep a lookout. I assume the respective calendars on the school website would be the best place for me to track such information?
Lastly, where can I find out more information re student care? I look at the Epworth website, but there is not much.
Thanks so much and stay healthy 
Firstly, get the letter from OBA, and at least 1 year membership. ACSP 2A1 should be safe , or might need balloting for >2km. And we can’t compare that with ACSJ as OBA doesn’t applies, so either 2B or 2C and if you are >2km, can forget it. Epworth has basic student care facilities, food, games, spelling, Ting Xie, homework, and if time allows, assessment books. They are sort of non-profit center so we can’t expect much.
I think there ought to be some clarity and more info is required.
Is the husband a former student of ACSI, ACS BR, ACSP or ACSJ? Anyone who has attended any of the ACS schools for at least one year is eligible to join ACSOBA. However, only ACSP old boy is eligible for ACSP Phase 2A2 application. Status-ship is not transferrable, i.e. an old boy of another ACS school would not be eligible for Phase 2A1/2 in ACSP.[/quote]
Oh! Thanks for clarifying. I didn't realise that and my hubby obviously didn't know as well. I'm from MGS (Sec) and our alumni status is valid for primary school admission, so I assume it would work the same in ACS too.
Anyway, he is ACPS and ACSI old boy. So that qualifies us for 2A1?
What is this letter from OBA? What does the letter state? That he is an old boy of ACPS? That he has been accepted in OBA? Do we have to specially ask for a letter from OBA?
