[Bishan] Primary Schools
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immimei:
Hi, My sister gave me dis website because she knows how desparate I am. I have a daughter due for P1 next year. I live in Bishan. I wanted a co-ed school because I have a younger boy. Wanted Aitong all along, but too lazy to volunteer bec they don't guarantee a place even if you volunteer. I am very desparate now. I live within 2km from Aitong, may not even have a chance to ballot. I am old gal of MGS, but MGS is so far, at blackmore drive. Marymount Convent seems nearer. MGS is a good school. Marymount is more convenient. Where should I put her? I am considering putting my son in Catholic High if I put my daughter in a girls' school. I am within 1km of Catholic High. :roll:
Hi there
For Ai Tong, 2Km might not be eligible to go for balloting. I'm putting up a Bishan too, i manage to put my son in CH at phase 2C Balloting. (all wiithin 1KM) I know some volunteers in CH fail to ballot a seat during phase 2c so chances all boils down to luck.
Can consider Kuo Chuan during phase 2c chances are higher. -
Thanks for sharing your tips : )
Bishan_Mom:
Hi Kaimono,
Yes...Catholic, you're likely to get balloting in 2C, but KCP, so far, I don't
think balloting is needed in phase 2C for <1km, but for 1k-2km, that's why I join as PV.
So far, although I have done 40hrs of PV, I have shared the hours with my husband, and only done work in 2 or 3 events, thus interaction is mainly with the PV support group commitee. From what I've heard and know, academic wise, its average or slightly above, not really sure as they do not publish their PSLE results. However, I've not really noticed any \"hooligan-type\" kids there. And the school organises regular \"meet-the-Principal\" session for the parents. Also, one thing I like, is that the school's CCAs are conducted during regular school hours, not after school. Every Monday, after Assembly, they have their CCAs until 9:30 a.m., then they start their regular school lessons. It is a missionary school, so it teaches christian values.
Also, it has affiliation with Kuo Chuan Secondary but the secondary school is not really that good lah.
The school has small intake, last year was 270, I heard they may reduce the number of classes again this year, but I have not verified this piece of info. yet.
If you want to register in Catholic, until it is time to register, take a look at the number of places available in your eligible phase, no need to register on 1st day, wait till the last day and see how many places are available. Check with the school during that time, they will advise you how many people within 1km have registered and your chances, if there 30 places and 31 people who registered, sometimes, they will just take in all rather than ballot, or even if they do ballot, the chances are still high. -
My hubby is alumni in Ai Tong so we can get in at Phase 2A. But everyone in my family is against it because of the distance (6km). There are good schools within 1 km of my area but all needs balloting this year.
Can I register in Ai Tong first, then in Phase 2C, check it out whether there will be confirmed balloting in the nearby school, then decide what to do ?
Will the neighbourhood school be able to tell me if I am likely to end in ballot?
Will I end up like a headless chicken ? -
Mum2Gals:
Some people would kill to be in your position right now. You should remember the old saying, that a bird in hand is better than 2 in the bush.My hubby is alumni in Ai Tong so we can get in at Phase 2A. But everyone in my family is against it because of the distance (6km). There are good schools within 1 km of my area but all needs balloting this year.
Can I register in Ai Tong first, then in Phase 2C, check it out whether there will be confirmed balloting in the nearby school, then decide what to do ?
Will the neighbourhood school be able to tell me if I am likely to end in ballot?
Will I end up like a headless chicken ?
The reason why the MoE hold the balloting in stages is to stop parents from holding on to more than 1 registration position at any one time. You cannot ballot in Phase 2C if you have already accepted a place in Phase 2A. You will have to give up your place in Phase 2A FIRST before you are allowed to participate in Phase 2C balloting. The system is fully centralized and programmed to specifically weed out such attempts. Also, no school can guarantee you a place if you have to ballot. -
Ai Tong and Pei Chun are both equally good schools. Choose the one nearer to you.
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Mum2Gals:
Yeah how I wish I can get into AiTong here, my in-law is 1 km away from Aitong but my clan membership is less than a year and that make me not qualified.............only at Phase 3, which is of no chance at all!My hubby is alumni in Ai Tong so we can get in at Phase 2A. But everyone in my family is against it because of the distance (6km). There are good schools within 1 km of my area but all needs balloting this year.
Can I register in Ai Tong first, then in Phase 2C, check it out whether there will be confirmed balloting in the nearby school, then decide what to do ?
Will the neighbourhood school be able to tell me if I am likely to end in ballot?
Will I end up like a headless chicken ? -
Hi galsmum,
Since your in-law within 1km, isn’t it falls under 2c ? -
Yes… given the lateness of the situation, I think you are making the right decision here.
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Does anyone has children in this school coz I’d like to find out if the standard is very high and the students are often stressed out. I’m considering this for my ds and wonder if he is suitable to be in such an environment. Understand schools with long history are usually more demanding, so just want to be prepared. Any info is appreciated. Tx!
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bluemoon:
Does anyone has children in this school coz I'd like to find out if the standard is very high and the students are often stressed out. I'm considering this for my ds and wonder if he is suitable to be in such an environment. Understand schools with long history are usually more demanding, so just want to be prepared. Any info is appreciated. Tx!
Catholic High is easily amongst the top 10 Primary schools in Singapore. It is both GEP and SAP. If you want to send your son to the best, you have to be prepared to be stressed. These schools don't take lightly to underperforming students.
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