I’m still trying to reconcile how a school like Temasek can be so much more over subscribed compared to Tao Nan. Wondering if the school’s level of transparency is a key factor - meaning Tao Nan shared the breakdown of number of SCs<1km, bet 1-2km etc. and hence many parents went elsewhere when they knew they had no chance. Temasek on the other hand has refused to share the breakdown from day 1. Even after the balloting list from MOE has been published (I know cos I called).


Any parent who tried at Tao Nan who can verify the above?

Why page still not updated...

https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/primary-one-registration/balloting

kristy13:

pooh2:

[quote=\"rainbowdeng\"]

If my memory works well, I happened click the MOE website, there is a section to provide comments to school , Teachers etc, from the TOP, there are a Lot of positive comment about Teachers (with names) in this school, and I was at that time wondering whether the school starts with “c” so that is why the comments to this school is on the TOP?
I didn’t scroll down to check but that is what I saw from MOE website

[/quote]@rainbowdeng - Do you recall which section on the MOE website? Looking through it but can't find a section for providing comments to schools...[/quote]

I think she is referring to Compliments section
https://www.moe.gov.sg/about/compliments[/quote]

Ah... thanks! There is indeed a looooong list of compliments for individual teachers at Cedar. Wonder if the school 'actively encouraged' parents to submit compliments or if some extremely passionate parent support group initiated it...

rainbowdeng:

If my memory works well, I happened click the MOE website, there is a section to provide comments to school , Teachers etc, from the TOP, there are a Lot of positive comment about Teachers (with names) in this school, and I was at that time wondering whether the school starts with “c” so that is why the comments to this school is on the TOP?
I didn’t scroll down to check but that is what I saw from MOE website

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@rainbowdeng - Do you recall which section on the MOE website? Looking through it but can't find a section for providing comments to schools...

pooh2:

Hi all.


The school that we registered our twin boys at - Temasek Primary - is severely oversubscribed (81 applicants for 34 vacancies).

We are SCs within 1km of Temasek but I think the chance of balloting is high. Our 2nd choice was St Stephen’s (>2km) but it is 91% filled after today (19 vacancies left for 2CS) so if we are not successful with Temasek, doubt if we should try.

Our 3rd choice is Bedok Green (<1km) and the numbers look healthy enough (64 applicants for 164 vacancies).

I would like to ask if anyone can share about Bedok Green as we don’t know anyone with kids studying there. Only have info from their website, and can’t seem to find much fm KSP too. Would like to know how the school is academically (e.g. passing rates for PSLE), how the teachers are (supportive? caring?), and whether any parent has had any negative experiences with the school.

Also grateful if anyone has suggestions on alternative schools that we should consider which we may have missed out.

TIA!! :salute:

Thanks to all who responded for your advice, really appreciate it!

Yes, if we end up in 2CS, my intent is to register on the last day and monitor the numbers at St. Stephen's. Hopefully the staff will be helpful and transparent. I really like this school actually and contemplated going for it at 2C. But given that Temasek is a good school and is so near our place, we decided it's worth a shot at the ballot. Fingers crossed! :xedfingers:

Hi all.


The school that we registered our twin boys at - Temasek Primary - is severely oversubscribed (81 applicants for 34 vacancies).

We are SCs within 1km of Temasek but I think the chance of balloting is high. Our 2nd choice was St Stephen’s (>2km) but it is 91% filled after today (19 vacancies left for 2CS) so if we are not successful with Temasek, doubt if we should try.

Our 3rd choice is Bedok Green (<1km) and the numbers look healthy enough (64 applicants for 164 vacancies).

I would like to ask if anyone can share about Bedok Green as we don’t know anyone with kids studying there. Only have info from their website, and can’t seem to find much fm KSP too. Would like to know how the school is academically (e.g. passing rates for PSLE), how the teachers are (supportive? caring?), and whether any parent has had any negative experiences with the school.

Also grateful if anyone has suggestions on alternative schools that we should consider which we may have missed out.

TIA!! :salute:

Hi to all.


Any parent on-site at Temasek Primary who may hv updated numbers to share? TIA…

Ladeebug, which kindergarten did u switch yr child to? I am exploring chilcare options for my boys who will be reaching 18 months soon, really prefer one wif outdoor playground or activity area.