[Bukit Merah] Primary Schools

[titank]

ChiefKiasu:

Maozai:

Hahah.. Chief, know you are not Oracle, but was still hoping you bet on 1-2km balloting for RMPS. Where do all the 6 years old kids come from in these area??

I think the question should be: what on earth is Blangah Rise Primary NOT doing right to be attracting such low numbers of 6 year olds?

Blangah Rise as at now only at 18% take up rate after Phase 2B. Maybe it should be able to endure until Phase 3 should still have lots of vacancies.

Every year it seem that it not able to hit 50% take up rate. Maybe it really need to have very good PSLE performance to boost up the profile of BRPS.

[Maozai]

All they need is one smart kid from that school!

[titank]

Phase 2C ( Vacancies)


Radin Mas = 63
Prediction : 1Km Balloting

ZhangDe = 130
Prediction : More than 2Km Balloting

CHIJ (Kellock) = 117
Prediction : More than 2Km balloting

Gan Eng Seng = 151
Prediction : Balloting would surface out in Phase 2C Supplementary

Blangah Rise = 172
Prediction : Balloting would surface out in Phase 2C Supplementary

[strawberrypie]

Hi,


I’m new and this is my 1st time posting. I’ve been following this thread very closely. Need some advice. I’ve registered DS in GES under Phase 2A2 just to grab a place 1st, but now we’re contemplating should we go for ZD under Phase 2C. Hubby is more keen on ZD but I’m keen on RM however looking at the no of vacancies left, don’t think we stand a chance (we’re between 1km and 2km). We’ll be within 1km for ZD. Both of us are kinda of confuse right now. Help plssss… Shd I stay put with GES or try ZD?

TIA

[Luanee]

strawberrypie:

Hi,


I'm new and this is my 1st time posting. I've been following this thread very closely. Need some advice. I've registered DS in GES under Phase 2A2 just to grab a place 1st, but now we're contemplating should we go for ZD under Phase 2C. Hubby is more keen on ZD but I'm keen on RM however looking at the no of vacancies left, don't think we stand a chance (we're between 1km and 2km). We'll be within 1km for ZD. Both of us are kinda of confuse right now. Help plssss.... Shd I stay put with GES or try ZD?

TIA

Strawberrypie, what u can do is to monitor the situation at ZD closely once registration starts on Wed. On the last day (ie. Friday), go to ZD and ask how many applicants are within 1km. If this is lesser than the total number of vacancies, then u will be assured of a place in ZD without balloting (ZD balloted for 1-2km last year). In that case u can withdraw from GES quickly and register in ZD. Do check in advance the procedure and documents required for the withdrawal.

[titank]

strawberrypie:

Hi,


I'm new and this is my 1st time posting. I've been following this thread very closely. Need some advice. I've registered DS in GES under Phase 2A2 just to grab a place 1st, but now we're contemplating should we go for ZD under Phase 2C. Hubby is more keen on ZD but I'm keen on RM however looking at the no of vacancies left, don't think we stand a chance (we're between 1km and 2km). We'll be within 1km for ZD. Both of us are kinda of confuse right now. Help plssss.... Shd I stay put with GES or try ZD?

TIA

You can try the following strategy if you want, just my 1 cents worth.

Strategy 1
-Monitor RMPS on the last day 31 Jul. If intend to try RMPS & have chance to ballot (1km to 2km, hopes still the same) then just try to fight the battle. 63 places in RMPS.
- If enter good luck. If no proceed to Phase 2C Supplementary try GESPS.

Strategy 2
-Monitor ZDPS on the last day 31 Jul. Monitor ZDPS still have places for you (You are in 1Km). If yes, withdraw GESPS & register in ZDPS. If have to ballot then just try to fight the battle. 130 places in ZDPS, very unlikely to have ballot for your case since you are 1km range.
(-If enter good luck. If no proceed to Phase 2C Supplementary try GESPS.

Strategy 3
-You already in GESPS Phase 2A(2). Forget the headache & the stress & get ready for orientation in GESPS.

[strawberrypie]

Thanks Luanee and titank for your advise. I’ll probably do that. Hubby leaves the decision to me and I don’t want to make the wrong choice. What shd be the strong pull factor in order for me to really come to a final decision?

[titank]

strawberrypie:

Thanks Luanee and titank for your advise. I'll probably do that. Hubby leaves the decision to me and I don't want to make the wrong choice. What shd be the strong pull factor in order for me to really come to a final decision?

Wow very chim to understand \"What shd be the strong pull factor in order for me to really come to a final decision?\".

I think same scenario when I'm making a decision when deciding between RVPS & RMPS in Phase 2B. Already almost lock the target to apply RVPS in the end go for RMPS.

I just want to assume there is sufficient \"Education Infrastructure\" & \"Transport Infrastructure\" where next time my kid can be independent take SBS bus home. If reqd to fetch by my parents also not that troublesome. Primary school is for 6 years, need to have very detail evaluation.

Wish you good luck then.

[Maozai]

Hi… correct me if I am wrong. Most parents would prefer ZDPS than GESPS. I thought both school’s are about the same standards?

[titank]

Maozai:

Hi.. correct me if I am wrong. Most parents would prefer ZDPS than GESPS. I thought both school's are about the same standards?

I think ZDPS is higher than GESPS. it seem ZDPS is slowly catching up in Bt Merah area.