yellowstone666\" post_id=\"1927410\" time=\"1565233769\" user_id=\"171069:

Hi Parents, any idea how to register for the after school care in hongwen? Is it very competitive and need balloting too? thank you.

Hey there, I'm not sure where you stay but Sunflower Preschool Balestier provides after school care and they are at Lor Limau just above the Whampoa NTUC. My DD is in K2 there and when I pick her up, I see a lot of children from Hong Wen there. They have school bus service too. Just sharing another option if it's feasible for you.

estherc\" post_id=\"1927206\" time=\"1565157791\" user_id=\"162412:

congrats to all 2020 intake who got into the school of their choice in phase 2c. All of my kid's classmates also successfully got into HWS and NYPS under phase 2C. It was a nailbiting week for all of you - now can breathe

Nice to see success at HWS! Must ask my kids' classmates as well, many were gunning for it.

jeu\" post_id=\"1925008\" time=\"1564575412\" user_id=\"150977:

i'm wondering why sajs is so popular! compared to other elite single gender schools like mgs, acs, chij (st nic), catholic high etc...the numbers are lower. anyone has any idea? is it bcos of bidadari estate & trever?

SAJS is also less than 1km from many of us here in Whampoa who don’t dare ballot at Hong Wen.

Hi there, is there a WA group for those who have secured slots in MG P1 next year? Would love to get to know everyone especially any other old girls whose daughters will be attending MG. Thanks!

Justbear\" post_id=\"1919214\" time=\"1562907277\" user_id=\"42848:

Justbear\" post_id=\"1918613\" time=\"1562685340\" user_id=\"42848:

Schools left with less than 30 vacancies (excluding 40 vacancies for p2b and p2c)

Catholic High School 7

CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School 20

Eunos Primary 23

Juying Primary School 27

Methodist Girls’ School 23

Nan Hua Primary School 8

Nanyang Primary School 10

Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School 24

Red Swastika School 29

Rosyth School 23

These numbers might still change due to people opting out. -amended, missed out 2 schools earlier

Phase2A(2) numbers are out. There are a few schools came under 30 to my surprise or did i missed them earlier?

Saw the numbers too. So these are final numbers considering any withdrawals, or can Phase 1 and 2A1 parents still withdraw?

Thanks all for the insight re CHIJs too. :snuggles:

Davischew\" post_id=\"1918897\" time=\"1562815293\" user_id=\"132882:

Orb\" post_id=\"1918891\" time=\"1562814595\" user_id=\"25015:

[quote=floppy post_id=1918885 time=1562813728 user_id=97579]

TBH, it’s hard to make any prediction for CHIJ TP. Location wise, it isn’t a new estate although there’s a couple of new projects within 1km. I think 1-2km has a chance, albeit an extremely slim one. May not be worth it to try if it’s less than a handful of seats.

Besides Toa Payoh, Balestier is also within 1 km of CHIJ TP. Typically, CHIJ TP has been balloting every year wth 1km in 2C... My guess is that this year is no different.

From Past data, if TUR for Phase 2A is < 49%, or Phase 2B < 74%, we have a high chance for 1-2km to ballot.
Now at 2A1, TUR already 49%. Usually for 2A2 it will increase at least 12% means total 61% TUR at 2A.
I would suggest to go for a backup school.[/quote]Thanks everyone for the insight. What about the other CHIJs, especially Katong or Hougang? SC outside 2km for Phase 2C.

floppy\" post_id=\"1918851\" time=\"1562809183\" user_id=\"97579:

ypurple\" post_id=\"1918847\" time=\"1562806798\" user_id=\"112262:

Sorry where do you guys see acsp requires balloting for SC within 1km over past two years?

That’s what we guys do. We drink and we know things.

:evil:

As a GoT fan myself, I appreciate this.

Is 1-2km SC completely out for CHIJ TP in Phase 2C this year, given numbers so far?

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1918708\" time=\"1562730886\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1918708 time=1562730886 user_id=53606]

Lexy\" post_id=\"1918706\" time=\"1562730516\" user_id=\"12180:

Thanks Lexy! Have a former classmate who is 2A2 for MGS (she's currently a teacher there) and she's getting pretty stressed.

i am scared of you, you know too many people.

Tell her relax. Ultimately distance is key in balloting. But i half suspect 2A2 maybe not as fierce as 2A1 numbers jumped up due to more people joining alumni. Since there is no alternative, apply and pray. :xedfingers:

Phase 2A2 is also for siblings of recent graduates from MGS Primary. They may have moved on to MGS Secondary (same location) and have a younger sister starting P1 next year. Parents may crave same location (Pri and Sec) due to easier logistics.

I feel for the staff too. They need logistic convenience for their kids too.

Just pray. (And appeal to P if fail)[/quote]Good point re Sec school siblings! Yes I think some teachers may not want to teach in the same school their child attends but it's mostly for convenience.

Lexy\" post_id=\"1918706\" time=\"1562730516\" user_id=\"12180:

lipstickhoarder\" post_id=\"1918700\" time=\"1562729766\" user_id=\"170757:

[quote=Lexy post_id=1918696 time=1562729380 user_id=12180]I posted https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=91621&p=1918693#p1918693

Thanks Lexy! Have a former classmate who is 2A2 for MGS (she's currently a teacher there) and she's getting pretty stressed.

i am scared of you, you know too many people.

Tell her relax. Ultimately distance is key in balloting. But i half suspect 2A2 maybe not as fierce as 2A1 numbers jumped up due to more people joining alumni. Since there is no alternative, apply and pray. :xedfingers:[/quote]Haha only know a handful who are also applying this year! But many don't visit these forums. :please:

Lexy\" post_id=\"1918696\" time=\"1562729380\" user_id=\"12180:

I posted https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=91621&p=1918693#p1918693

Thanks Lexy! Have a former classmate who is 2A2 for MGS (she's currently a teacher there) and she's getting pretty stressed.