Eggtartlover\" post_id=\"2080166\" time=\"1661753119\" user_id=\"180535:

Hi parents,

My son was born in 2017 and will register for P1 in June 2023. I am a GRL and residing within 1km to both Pei Chun Public school and Kuo Chuan Presbyterian.

Based on previous year (2021) statistics, during 2B phase, PCPS needs balloting within 1-2km; KCPPS no need ballot.
Under the new system this year (2022) statistics, during 2B phase, PCPS needs balloting within 1km; KCPPS need ballot within 1-2km.

If I apply to PCPS and did not get it during 2B phase, in 2C phase both schools will need to ballot within 1km and the chance of getting is extremely low.

Hence, would like to know what you will do if in my position. Should I apply for PCPS and risk not getting in 2B or choose KCPPS which will sure get during 2B phase.

Also, would like to know if there are anyone can share about the school culture and how the principals are like for both school?

Thank you so much in advance.

You might want to consider:

1) whether you are nearer to bishan or tpy as it’s a 6 years commitment and the nearer the better.
2) if your child is good at Chinese. Pcps is a SAP school
3) if you prefer to have affiliation to sec sch as a safety net
4) look at the cca, PAL and LLP and see which appeals to you most.
5) look at the odds after day 1 of phase 2b

All the best!

Hi, any reviews for berries higher chinese class vs Happy Chinese Learning (HCL) for primary school chinese enrichment? Child is good in Chinese.

Beivied\" post_id=\"2039773\" time=\"1632894484\" user_id=\"186715:

can anyone here advise how is Holy Innocents Primary and Secondary compared to PLMGS? the phase 2b for HIPS seem to have increased over the last three years, with this year having balloting within one km. any insights to why the stronger competition?

The stronger competition is probably due to the larger sg50 cohort, with more parents opting for alumni rather than leaving it to chance at phase 2c. There are also 2 new condos within 1km - Riverfront and The Florence which resulted in higher demand.

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Rainbowunucorn\" post_id=\"2038264\" time=\"1631766132\" user_id=\"175435:

Hi, anyone knows what’s the difference between Marymount Convent and CHIJ TPY other than the affiliation and location? Is the academic standard similar? Are they both considered tier 2 schools?

Both schools similar.
The advantage that CHIJ TP has is obviously the affiliation.

Your tier is not the same as my tier; there is no tier. To define tier 2, you will have to provide your definition for tiers, and what are your tier 1, tier 3, etc schools.

Hi Floppy, my tier 1 is SAP school like Ai Tong but i am aware of the balloting risk. Any idea if Marymount’s psle results is on par with chij tpy? Thank you

Hi, anyone knows what’s the difference between Marymount Convent and CHIJ TPY other than the affiliation and location? Is the academic standard similar? Are they both considered tier 2 schools?

With the new system, is it better to go for:


1) Ai Tong School at phase 2b within 1km (20 extra seats for 2c if fail 2b) or

2) CHIJ TPY at phase 2b within 1km (lesser rollover seats to 2b due to 1/3 rule.Not sure need to ballot)?

fishyong\" post_id=\"2031727\" time=\"1627177818\" user_id=\"194019:

Dear parents,

Anyone planning to register for 2023 enrolment (2016 babies)?

Do you know if CHIJ kellock accepts parent volunteers?

Regards
Shirley

Chij kellock usually has no balloting for phase 2c. There isn’t a need to volunteer

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Rainbowunucorn\" post_id=\"1987826\" time=\"1595803701\" user_id=\"175435:

Thanks for your all replies. Looks like it’s either chij tpy or nan chiau/kong hwa. I’m not so concern about diversity. More worried about the chance of getting in... as i might end up moving and not getting into the school of my choice. I like nanchiau, but seems like sengkang is full of kids fighting for a spot in phase 2b hence thought of kong hwa/chij. But the houses at those areas are more expensive and i have a low risk appetite.

How about chij tpy vs plmgs assuming i apply for pv for plmgs and managed to get in? Which school is better in terms of holistic education?

As per zac's mum comment, CHIJ TP is the best option. No need to waste time think here, think there.

Guaranteed spot for < 1km.
Affordable and varied housing - HDB or private - old and new within 1km (note to zac's mum: got more than 2 old condos lah. Besides Oleander Towers and Trellis Towers, still got Sky@Eleven and Trevista. If you want even more choices, can consider Balestier or even Whitley road area for landed property).

Plus:
RGS is nearby. Otherwise, affiliated to CHIJ TP.
Few more years down the road, RJC also nearby. Otherwise, CJC.
If poly is more her cup of tea, NYP, NP and SP are accessible via direct public transport from the area.

Thanks! Hahaha i really wasted alot of time thinking here and there. Was quite set on IJ Tpy but not sure why this year’s stat shows 2b is quite competitive. Waiting for moe to update if balloting is required under 1km.

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MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1987754\" time=\"1595729739\" user_id=\"2964:

[quote=Hendon post_id=1987753 time=1595729630 user_id=142376]

I have a different take. Ai Tong Nan Chiau isn’t for me as I am not a purely academic parent.

Between CHIJ TPY and Kong Hwa, question is all girls & In-school faith vs co-ed and faith outside of school. Think the balloting risk is about the same on certain years. And both schools probably score higher on diversity for me vs the Nan Chiau and Ai Tong

KHS is sap, so only chinese.
NC is not sap.
Both co ed, so in theory, NC should have more diversity than KH?
Does it make sense?

Among the 4, NC should be the most diversified.

Mainly heartlanders in and around Sengkang as majority of students enrolled via Phase 2C. In terms of SES would have the higher diversity compared to ATS or CHIJ TP. Offers Malay and Tamil languages, so not mainly Chinese students like ATS or KHS.

Also, both ATS and NCPS aren’t really that much more academic than KHS (probably slightly above average compared to other primary schools). CHIJ TP students may be able to take it easy as their affiliation COP to the secondary section is fairly generous. Majority of the push don’t come from the school, it’s due to the parents.[/quote]Thanks for your all replies. Looks like it’s either chij tpy or nan chiau/kong hwa. I’m not so concern about diversity. More worried about the chance of getting in... as i might end up moving and not getting into the school of my choice. I like nanchiau, but seems like sengkang is full of kids fighting for a spot in phase 2b hence thought of kong hwa/chij. But the houses at those areas are more expensive and i have a low risk appetite.

How about chij tpy vs plmgs assuming i apply for pv for plmgs and managed to get in? Which school is better in terms of holistic education?

Hi, if given a choice between catholic schools or hokkien clan schools for phase 2b, what would u choose assuming you will move within 1km?


Chij toa payoh
Kong hwa
Ai Tong
Nan chiau