[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[jeanieg]

jedamum:

jeanieg:

Oh ya, blur me... phases run in sequence! So I can do this:
PV at St Anthony's or Keming so can register under Phase2B;
wait to see how it goes and also monitor MGS situation in meantime.
If I so decide to try balloting for MGS in Phase 2C, then withdraw from St Anthony's/Keming.... is this right? so complicated leh

Yes. You are right. It is this complicated.
Rumors are that St Anthony do not accept any pvs - you should check that out.

jeanieg:

I like MGS cos it's the nearest (besides Pei Hwa) and I think I want a mission school, if possible. What do you think I should do? Maybe I should just try MGS, and if not successful in Phase 2C, then put myself on wait list?
I feel so confused already ....

You can just try MGS; but based on past stats, there is a year when balloting is required in Phase 2C for those staying <1km. In such instance, you don't even get to take part in balloting if you stay 1-2km away. So it is still best to have a back up school for Phase 2C registration, or try to secure a place in another school via Phase 2B (as above scenerio on Keming and St Anthony).
[For my case, i wanted to go to BPPS for Phase 2C last year to take part in balloting for 1-2km. Who knows intake reduced for last year's registration and balloting is carried out for <1km applicants. So i just register in another school lor. No sweat ]

Thank you, jedamum, for your advice. So I guess you just try your chances in BPPS and when it didn't work out, you just go to your 2nd choice school?
I will check up on PV for St Anthony's and Keming.

Does anybody know how's CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace. From the website, it looks like a pretty \"quiet\" school. Any parents with kids there to give me some feedback? Would appreciate it very much!

[jedamum]

jeanieg:

So I guess you just try your chances in BPPS and when it didn't work out, you just go to your 2nd choice school?
I will check up on PV for St Anthony's and Keming.

i am referring to registration last year. on the last day of phase 2C registration, i called up BPPS and they said balloting needed for <1km; as i live 1-2km away, i naturally went for my next nearest school aka 2nd choice school
Do let us know about pv on St Anthony and Keming under the relevant thread.

[Mishasha]

Hi,


Can anyone enlighten me on the traffic condition from Newton to RGPS? I was told traffic is really heavy. I am considering RGPS but husband keeps discouraging me due to the bad traffic condition. pls help.

[Luanee]

Mishasha:

Hi,


Can anyone enlighten me on the traffic condition from Newton to RGPS? I was told traffic is really heavy. I am considering RGPS but husband keeps discouraging me due to the bad traffic condition. pls help.

Take the school bus to beat the traffic. They are given priority to enter and leave the school before all the private cars. My girl who takes the school bus reach home earlier than another girl in the same block driven by her granddad.

[turquoise]

Mishasha:

Hi,


Can anyone enlighten me on the traffic condition from Newton to RGPS? I was told traffic is really heavy. I am considering RGPS but husband keeps discouraging me due to the bad traffic condition. pls help.

The traffic is smooth flowing from Newton to RGPS in the mornings. The congestion is actually on the opposite side of the road, along Dunearn Road, where you'll find a morning crawl because of SCGS & ACS.

[Mishasha]

Luanee & turquoise,


Thank you very much! Hehe RGPS here I come....

[aaadaddy]

Sorry, tried looking around but could not find the answer. Thought it would be faster to ask.


If MGS does not accept PV, why is there so many applicants under Phase 2B? Church affiliation? Grassroots?

jeanieg:

Hi, was wondering if anyone may wanna give their advice or opinions about my dilemma...

DD1 will enter pri 1 in 2012. 4 schools (as verified by LTA) within 1-2km are:
MGS
Pei Hwa
Keming
Bukit timah

MGS does not accept PV so will go by faith and prayers and still try for 1st choice. Now am thinking of 2nd choice school (since may need to do PV if it is a popular school). Heard/read good stuff about St Anthony's (which is not that far from me as I am in Upper Bkt Timah) as well as Keming. Considering CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace. Am not so keen on Pei Hwa... Which school do you think I should try to focus on for my 2nd choice? Would appreciate advice given. Much Thanks.

[KSP]

aaadaddy:

Sorry, tried looking around but could not find the answer. Thought it would be faster to ask.


If MGS does not accept PV, why is there so many applicants under Phase 2B? Church affiliation? Grassroots?

jeanieg:

Hi, was wondering if anyone may wanna give their advice or opinions about my dilemma...

DD1 will enter pri 1 in 2012. 4 schools (as verified by LTA) within 1-2km are:
MGS
Pei Hwa
Keming
Bukit timah

MGS does not accept PV so will go by faith and prayers and still try for 1st choice. Now am thinking of 2nd choice school (since may need to do PV if it is a popular school). Heard/read good stuff about St Anthony's (which is not that far from me as I am in Upper Bkt Timah) as well as Keming. Considering CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace. Am not so keen on Pei Hwa... Which school do you think I should try to focus on for my 2nd choice? Would appreciate advice given. Much Thanks.

You bet!!!

They can reject PV but they can't reject church affiliation and grassroots.

[turquoise]

aaadaddy:

Sorry, tried looking around but could not find the answer. Thought it would be faster to ask.


If MGS does not accept PV, why is there so many applicants under Phase 2B? Church affiliation? Grassroots?

jeanieg:

Hi, was wondering if anyone may wanna give their advice or opinions about my dilemma...

DD1 will enter pri 1 in 2012. 4 schools (as verified by LTA) within 1-2km are:
MGS
Pei Hwa
Keming
Bukit timah

MGS does not accept PV so will go by faith and prayers and still try for 1st choice. Now am thinking of 2nd choice school (since may need to do PV if it is a popular school). Heard/read good stuff about St Anthony's (which is not that far from me as I am in Upper Bkt Timah) as well as Keming. Considering CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace. Am not so keen on Pei Hwa... Which school do you think I should try to focus on for my 2nd choice? Would appreciate advice given. Much Thanks.

Lots apply under church affliation.

[MummyFlo]

Hi,


I am deciding between this 2 schools. any comments from anyone which is a better choice? Henry Park Primary or MGS?