appleseed:

Thanks for reminding, FMz.

Yes, they have to get up early sooner or later.
Was hoping to get a school within short walking distance....
Is Juying better than Xingnan and Pioneer?
Shd I just go for Juying in Ph 2C suppl, if I really need to go for that phase... sigh.

Congratulations!

For Shuqun, 179 applicants for 168 vacancies....so I think within 1km safe. Thank God!

Shu:

any update from rulang or shuqun? seems parents are busy going around the schools

I went with my boy to Rulang at 2pm. The number given at guard house was 192 then. But they said that they will only let us in at 2:30pm.

So I decided to drive to walk to SHuqun and I reached there at 2:15pm and I was immediately led to the registration centre. There were only about 4 familes/couples the entire time I was there. As of 11am that day, those applicants within 1km was at 130+ (total vacancies: 168). And I enrolled my boy straightaway. I thought the school has a nice and homely feel to it. My boy likes it too. So it is almost confirmed.

fenming:

good luck to those who is applying for shuqun pri sch tmr and within 1km hor.beco i think the applications for shuqun will burst beyond its vacanies for Phase 2C.but will only have balloting for more than 1km based on past 3 years history.


Coconut,they did not reveal the number.THey only said the number is less than 177 because they only applied for the purpose of applying even though they are more than 1km.and i guess they asking those more than 1Km to withdraw.No chance at all if they not within 1km.
Btw Shuqun is a good school too but not as good as Rulang .keke
At least better than the rest.

I do not have much choice.Rulang and Shuqun is the nearest which is within my sight.That is why i definitely will not consider the rest such as Xingnan, Juying,Lakeside,Jurong West and WEst Grove as my 2nd choice because it is not near at all.The next nearest one is Corporation Pri Sch if my son cannot get in Rulang lor.If it really happens i can only pray that Corporation Pri Sch will improve over the next few years.

Today when i went to register.Those who lives within 1km at Kang Ching Road also applied. :!:

The rest are too far for me too except for Shuqun and Rulang which are within 1km. Good luck for your balloting at Rulang!

CocoNut:

I think I am going for my 2nd choice too. Shuqun.

Any good comments on Shuqun. Jus to make me feel better.

Now I am 50/50 but swaying to apply SHuqun tomorrow as they have soccer and Boy's Brigade (my boy loves soccer and is currently having lessons at the Starhub/Arsenal Junior club) rather than trying balloting luck at Rulang (which has no soccer team) since both within 1km and it s more likely that Shuqun is more secure.

I also heard that my cousin's friend had a son at Rulang but was appalled by the amount of homework and assessments that she enrolled her younger child in another school. Also my cousin said there has been talk in her circle of friends that Shuqun's reputtauion has gotten better these few years.

I will sleep on it and then make up my mind tomorrow by 8am.

Yerdua:

Like many parents, i'd say bye bye to JW, WG, Rulang... so left Xingnan, Juying, Corporation, Pioneer. To make the best out of it, hubby and I shortlisted Juying and XIngnan and went down to the school to take a look just now.


Juying's premises seems smaller than Xingnan. (canteen, outdoor field, office podium, carpark) It was the upper level recess time when I was there. Children were playing at the field, nothing rowdy The children also gathered at the canteen when the bell rings promptly. Teacher did nag about the children's PE attire though.

So overall, Juying's feel to us is tt its a typical neighbour school but with a cosy feeling (due to the smaller premises?), children are not too rowdy (even during recess play time). With the positve comment fr parents and being single session solved and assured most of my concern.

So, most prob, will bring my son tomolo and register to end the stressful P1 registration! Cheers!

Thanks for sharing your observations on Juying. This is really helpful.

cathycho:

What is ur third choice if shuqun vanancies are all taken in phase 2 C

Maybe Juying since there have been nice comments from parents but that's a bit far. I also checked Jurong Primary which is nearer but they are also full....and that means JPP is not available for 2CS.

I will check MOE site tomorrow morning http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/#jurong-west before deciding on my Plan B.

ChiefKiasu:

Yes, Shuqun will have its vacancies filled up by Phase 2C and may even require balloting for those beyond 2km. Do not use it as a 2nd choice if you are trying for Rulang.


Alternatively, why not go for Shuqun in Phase 2C? A bird in hand is worth more than 2 in the bush.

Thanks for your replies.

I just called Shuqun to find out the response but the lady who picked up the phone said that they will only key in the applications tomorrow after the close of registration and she said she has no information to provide. Really unhelpful.

And I called Rulang and they told me that they have over 100 applications and majority are within 1km.

I think I will try for balloting for Rulang and if that fails, try Juying or Shuqun (if Shuqun is available for 2CS) or evaluate the best option. I am praying very hard!!

mummymorr:

fenming:

today i went to Rulang and i am 177.hahha

GOSH.. u stil trying for it?

Is there a long queue? I am thinking of going tomorrow at 8am?

mummymorr:

Shu:

rulang already has more than 51 applicant under 1km today…………..i called school just now :?

WOW!!!! :shock: those more den 2km can wave bye bye??

I believe that I am one of those who are staying within 1km of Rulang who have not registered because I am still thinking about the best options.

I have sort of decided already. Register on Fri morning for Rulang (ballot for within 1km) and if unsuccessful, maybe try for Shuqun or Juying (since there were nice comments about Juying in earlier posts).

Any advice if I should just register for Shuqun at 2C and anyone has feedback on Shuqun? Thanks.