markwan23:

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:

If I were you and you like st Stephens just give it a shot in phase 2cs. If you don’t get in moe will automatically assign you to the nearest school so you will still go to bedok green if all fails. Give st Stephens a shot if you like it. But that is my strategy just sharing others may thing otherwise.

Yup she is right...give it a shot there..as its boys..
And as well good school..my place all gd schools gone if you are not among the ballot selected..

What happens if one of the twin selected..not the other ???
Then waitlist n apply..

floppy:

r_aswathh:

Yup u r right..But if all SC applicants oversubscriped..I wont..
But as of today morning as per last nite regn..
I heard it is 15seats are PR n rest are SC..
So if got chances for PR balloting thinking to go for it. N see her luck..
as my kid can even go by herself..as juz a pedestrain cross over..

If the chances are for PR balloting, all the more a PR shouldn’t join in. Once you missed out, your next alternative in 2Cs is going to be disastrous.

Bearing in mind that PR are after SC, regardless of distance (and there are plenty of SCs that are going to be disappointed from NCPS, RPS, CPS, etc) you may not have a viable or choice that you like / want in 2CS.

Let the others go fight it out, while you secure a slot without worrying about the worst case scenario.

Yup in the end , I did as you said..although I cldnt find time to open Kiasu n.look for msgs..going on..
So I m sticking on to curr school PLMGS although its far away..

child can learn a discipline to wake up early and avoid using technology too..
As being early at home..kids r more prone to phone..than discipline self study..except few disciplined kids even in this gen.

As I saw there few SC withdraw n came to Springdale...for 5 to 7 seats ..as per phone call ..PR will go ballot..
not sure if its PR or SC vying for it..as it may b wrong..I saw last min withdrawal frm springdale too..as vacancies increased from 115 to 118 today.

Thanks thats the great input.

Vevey:

I can understand the strong appeal. If u win, it will be so convenient the next 6years!
No harm balloting if odds for PR <1km is good. Nothing to lose as there r plenty of spaces in sk pri and north spring available.

r_aswathh:

[quote=\"nomoreusername\"]I stay near all the schools above..in SKG
Juz opp to Nan Chiau n Springdale..but not eligible for Nanchiau as PR..
I already got in alumni due to elder but it is in Hougang PLMGPS.. as its too far to travel as she has to wake up at 5am..
But I m trying for springdale
Will see tmr how it is..
May I know which school aftr Springdale..I shld choose..
FERNVALE
SKG PRI
NORTHSPRING..
Pls SHARE UR INPUTS..
Only these 3 I have in.mind n got vacancies too..
Lost my impression for AGPS since last year..dont know why..ever I dont want to..

If you are PR status, my opinion is you shouldn't be aiming springdale as it's already over subscribed. Look for a confirm ticket nearest to home or stick to plmgps.

Yup u r right..But if all SC applicants oversubscriped..I wont..
But as of today morning aa per last nite regn..
I heard it is 15seats are PR n rest are SC..
So if got chances for PR balloting thinking to go for it. N see her luck..
as my kid can even go by herself..as juz a pedestrain cross over..[/quote][/quote]

I wd say very safe as still 30 left…

You can check the school for breakdown pf SC & PR .

nomoreusername:

I stay near all the schools above..in SKG

Juz opp to Nan Chiau n Springdale..but not eligible for Nanchiau as PR..
I already got in alumni due to elder but it is in Hougang PLMGPS.. as its too far to travel as she has to wake up at 5am..
But I m trying for springdale
Will see tmr how it is..
May I know which school aftr Springdale..I shld choose..
FERNVALE
SKG PRI
NORTHSPRING..
Pls SHARE UR INPUTS..
Only these 3 I have in.mind n got vacancies too..
Lost my impression for AGPS since last year..dont know why..ever I dont want to..

If you are PR status, my opinion is you shouldn't be aiming springdale as it's already over subscribed. Look for a confirm ticket nearest to home or stick to plmgps.[/quote]

Yup u r right..But if all SC applicants oversubscriped..I wont..
But as of today morning aa per last nite regn..
I heard it is 15seats are PR n rest are SC..
So if got chances for PR balloting thinking to go for it. N see her luck..
as my kid can even go by herself..as juz a pedestrain cross over..

nomoreusername:

I stay near all the schools above..in SKG

Juz opp to Nan Chiau n Springdale..but not eligible for Nanchiau as PR..
I already got in alumni due to elder but it is in Hougang PLMGPS.. as its too far to travel as she has to wake up at 5am..
But I m trying for springdale
Will see tmr how it is..
May I know which school aftr Springdale..I shld choose..
FERNVALE
SKG PRI
NORTHSPRING..
Pls SHARE UR INPUTS..
Only these 3 I have in.mind n got vacancies too..
Lost my impression for AGPS since last year..dont know why..ever I dont want to..

If you are PR status, my opinion is you shouldn't be aiming springdale as it's already over subscribed. Look for a confirm ticket nearest to home or stick to plmgps.[/quote]

Yup u r right..But if all SC applicants oversubscriped..I wont..
But as of today morning aa per last nite regn..
I heard it is 15seats are PR n rest are SC..
So if got chances for PR balloting thinking to go for it. N see her luck..
as my kid can even go by herself..as juz a pedestrain cross over..

Wow…highest new born babies…especially dragon year babies are both in SKG and Punggol…

I m one of them…in SKG West…opp nan chiau n Springdale…

Ask the school directly for the breakdowns

bruce_wayne:

janet88:

[quote=\"bruce_wayne\"]
some schools like nan chiau are worth the risk and fight. as 2cs they will still have options near their place. if they win ballot, they win big. if not, place is still \"reserved\" in backup option near their place. example, anchor green pri, palm view, fernvale and etc within 2km

but we're talking about 252 kids vying for just 52 vacancies!

bukit timah primary has always been a backup school when kids are balloted out of pei hwa, nyps and henry park.
there are many foreign students in bukit timah pri.

nan chiau --> anchor green = 450m
nan chiau --> springdale pri = 300m
nan chiau --> compassvale pri = 1.2km
nan chiau --> palm view pri = 1.3km
nan chiau --> sengkang pri = 1.6km
nan chiau --> north vista pri = 1.7km
nan chiau --> fernvale pri = 2.3km

if i was in that cluster.. i too would go for nan chiau as its the \"best/popular/top\" school choice and consider my multiple backup options for 2CS if i fail. It makes complete sense why 252 ppl applied.[/quote]

I stay near all the schools above..in SKG
Juz opp to Nan Chiau n Springdale..but not eligible for Nanchiau as PR..
I already got in alumni due to elder but it is in Hougang PLMGPS..but too far to travel..she has to wake up at 5.30 am
But I m trying for springdale
Will see tmr how it is..
May I know which school aftr Springdale..I shld choose..
FERNVALE
SKG PRI
NORTHSPRING..
Pls SHARE UR INPUTS..
Only these 3 I have in.mind n got vacancies too..
Lost my impression for AGPS since last year..dont know why..ever I dont want to..

SK area…means Sengkang?? I have registered and gotten into PLMGS…but still in dilemma to change nearby school as its too far frm Sengkang…

How do you hv planned for the transport??
Pls throw some inputs people who stay in Sengkang?