Hello parents,


I would like to find out a bit more about the netball CCA at MGS Primary, in terms of training days and other info. Is there any parent who could PM and share some details? Thank you so much, appreciate it!

Kiasumummi\" post_id=\"2025080\" time=\"1621858674\" user_id=\"180979:

Hi Mummy congrats to you for successfully registered into MGS. May I check with you is it under phase 2B the priority will be given to student staying within 1km first? Than those staying 2km and above? Also how was your daughter experience in the school at P1 so far? Is the school good? Can share a little bit about the school with us too? Thank you very much.

The short answer is, if you're staying more than 1km away from MGS, you don't stand a chance of getting into the school in 2B or 2C. However, the school staff are really kind - from what I understand, once the number of applicants within 1km exceeds the available places for the phase, they personally call all those who live beyond 1km to 'hint', so that these parents apply at other schools and don't waste their application in that phase. Not every school is that kind or takes such an initiative.

As for whether the school is 'good', it all depends on the criteria you're looking for. My wife and I were not seeking the place with the best academic rigour or most in-demand CCAs. We wanted a school that was holistic and all-rounded in its approach to education. One that would focus on aspects such as character building, off-education endeavours, etc, as much as academics. After all, kids spend a good deal of time in school, and very few schools actually focus on building character nowadays. So we wanted a school that emphasised and mirrored values similar to our style of parenting while our child is away from home.

MGS really ticked all the boxes. My daughter is blessed with passionate and nurturing teachers, and the girls in the school seem to be given lots of time and room to explore, grow, and just be children. And yet, the learning is not compromised - it is age appropriate, diversified, progressive, and engaging.

Importantly, because we are Christians, we love that there is weekly chapel, songs of praise and worship, and a focus on character building. My daughter looks forward to school (particularly chapel - she loves to sing and dance, hah), and the school has met our expectations for our girl wonderfully.

If you are looking for an environment to raise an all-rounded girl with Godly values, MGS is probably one of the best schools for it.

Kiasumummi\" post_id=\"2024827\" time=\"1621538676\" user_id=\"180979:

OMG seriously. Thank u for replying my question parent, appreciate it. I was thinking should I try MGS phase 2B within 1km and being only 70% confident to get in or should I just apply paya lebar methodist girl sch which can get in straight at phase 2B within 1km as I checked that that past Yr no need balloting.. Not sure which should I choose. I'm in such a huge dilemma. May I check with you your registered last year is it? And how is it did you child get a slot within the 27 places? 🙏

Hi, no worries, glad to be of assistance, I can understand the anxiety as a fellow parent. PLMGS is another really good option, and as you rightly mentioned, the odds of getting in at Phase 2B are significantly higher. It all depends on how much risk you are willing to stomach. Haha.. there is no right answer, and it's entirely up to you.

And yes, we registered last year at Phase 2B, and got in. There's always that element of fortune. So as long as you go in with a clear idea of your Plan A and Plan B schools, and embrace the result, you - and most importantly - your daughter - will enjoy primary school life. Cheers!

Kiasumummi\" post_id=\"2024827\" time=\"1621538676\" user_id=\"180979:

OMG seriously. Thank u for replying my question parent, appreciate it. I was thinking should I try MGS phase 2B within 1km and being only 70% confident to get in or should I just apply paya lebar methodist girl sch which can get in straight at phase 2B within 1km as I checked that that past Yr no need balloting.. Not sure which should I choose. I'm in such a huge dilemma. May I check with you your registered last year is it? And how is it did you child get a slot within the 27 places? 🙏

Hi, no worries, glad to be of assistance, I can understand the anxiety as a fellow parent. PLMGS is another really good option, and as you rightly mentioned, the odds of getting in at Phase 2B are significantly higher. It all depends on how much risk you are willing to stomach. Haha.. there is no right answer, and it's entirely up to you.

And yes, we registered last year at Phase 2B, and got in. There's always that element of fortune. So as long as you go in with a clear idea of your Plan A and Plan B schools, and embrace the result, you - and most importantly - your daughter - will enjoy primary school life. Cheers!

Kiasumummi\" post_id=\"2023960\" time=\"1620969266\" user_id=\"180979:

Hi Everybody may I check do i still need to go thru balloting if I am registration at Phase 2B and within 1km? And what is the probability of balloting if still needed. Example 30 vacancy but there is 35 applying at phase 2B within 1km therefore need to ballot. Or is it safe like there is usually 30 vacancy and around 25 applied at phase 2B within 1km and can go in straight? I couldn't find any information about this online and very desperate to know about this. Hope some kind soul can reply me on this god bless you. Amen!

Hi there, we applied at Phase 2B last year. If I remember correctly, there were 27 places, and 39 applicants within 1km. The stats are quite similar through the years. So we went in with prayers and an open mind, telling ourselves that if we don't get MGS, we'd be at peace with our backup choice, BTPS (which is pretty decent actually).

The good thing about being within 1km is that there's nothing stopping you from applying again at Phase 2C, should you not get in at 2B. Having said that, I wish you the very best. God bless!

Davischew\" post_id=\"1991833\" time=\"1597810856\" user_id=\"132882:

NardNegoy\" post_id=\"1991832\" time=\"1597810605\" user_id=\"139787:

[quote=Calval post_id=1991289 time=1597647169 user_id=166271]Hi, I'd like to understand if I am too late to apply for EM/GRL now for my DS who will be in P1 in 2023? Also can advice how to speed up the process to get EM status?

Hi there, I would like to share that you might not be too late. Depending on the RC or NC requirements, you may take as little as 7 months to go from Observer to being confirmed as EM by May 2021. The NC I was a part of required me to attend 3 of their bi-monthly meetings as an Observer (ie. total of 6 months), after which I was confirmed as an EM.

So I would say, the first step would be to just go to / call the relevant CC or PA and speak to the staff. Most of the staff are super nice, and they kind of know what the deal is with parents volunteering to be GRL. If you ask them straight up and share your timeline and concerns, they will either tell you it's too late, or will do their best to make it work in time for you. So speak with them first. All the best!

Calval need to register in 2022 Jul.[/quote]Oops, thanks for that - thought his child was registering for P1 in 2023, just re-read and he's entering P1 in 2023. Yeah, it's too late, unfortunately.

Calval\" post_id=\"1991289\" time=\"1597647169\" user_id=\"166271:

Hi, I'd like to understand if I am too late to apply for EM/GRL now for my DS who will be in P1 in 2023? Also can advice how to speed up the process to get EM status?

Hi there, I would like to share that you might not be too late. Depending on the RC or NC requirements, you may take as little as 7 months to go from Observer to being confirmed as EM by May 2021. The NC I was a part of required me to attend 3 of their bi-monthly meetings as an Observer (ie. total of 6 months), after which I was confirmed as an EM.

So I would say, the first step would be to just go to / call the relevant CC or PA and speak to the staff. Most of the staff are super nice, and they kind of know what the deal is with parents volunteering to be GRL. If you ask them straight up and share your timeline and concerns, they will either tell you it's too late, or will do their best to make it work in time for you. So speak with them first. All the best!

Tar50\" post_id=\"1990242\" time=\"1597053595\" user_id=\"187702:

RE: children at MGS (Pr) get to try out sports and other CCAs in P1 and P2

if there is space... need to check with teacher and coach in charge.

but preference goes to those who have some background/ experience and the upper primary.

Thank you for the information.

Hello everyone, I would like to check: do children at MGS (Pr) get to try out sports and other CCAs in P1 and P2 for exposure? Or do they have to wait till P3 to join a CCA? Thank you.

Davischew\" post_id=\"1988837\" time=\"1596302678\" user_id=\"132882:

NardNegoy\" post_id=\"1988836\" time=\"1596301852\" user_id=\"139787:

[quote=Davischew post_id=1988835 time=1596301447 user_id=132882]
Technically viable. It’s the address in NRIC that eventually determines the 2B schools.

Thank you. So does that mean the following would work well for her?:

1) Complete 2 years of active community service as an EM at her current RC.
2) Move to new address at different GRC before child's P1 registration.
3) Apply for PA letter of endorsement after moving, so that the letter of endorsement reflects the new GRC and NRIC address.
4) Apply in Phase 2B at this new GRC.

Yes will work[/quote]Thanks for your replies, will advise her accordingly.