[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools
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Hi
Sorry. Has things change? I was being interviewed by the principal & she ask me why I want to apply in RGPS. Her main concern is mainly will I be able to do PVG since Iām working. I can confirm even a technician has sent their daughter in that school. But at that time, they are able to secure a place at phase 2C.
By the way, MGS, Henry Park, SCGS & Nanyang are all good schools. I tried applying PVG for Henry Park, but it was already full. On the day of registration of Phase 2B, balloting was needed. MGS is a missionary school, Nanyang is another hot favourite among parents. SCGS will be too far away for me. I choose RGPS as there is a direct SBS bus that my daughter can take to go home. -
EN:
Hi EN - I'm considering RGPS for my dd too. Just want to know what kind of PV work should I be expecting to do should I submit my application.Hi
Sorry. Has things change? I was being interviewed by the principal & she ask me why I want to apply in RGPS. Her main concern is mainly will I be able to do PVG since I'm working. I can confirm even a technician has sent their daughter in that school. But at that time, they are able to secure a place at phase 2C.
By the way, MGS, Henry Park, SCGS & Nanyang are all good schools. I tried applying PVG for Henry Park, but it was already full. On the day of registration of Phase 2B, balloting was needed. MGS is a missionary school, Nanyang is another hot favourite among parents. SCGS will be too far away for me. I choose RGPS as there is a direct SBS bus that my daughter can take to go home.
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EN:
wow...a technican staying near RGPS? must be quite well to do too considering RGPS is popular n usually balloting has to be done for abv 1-2km...the hses near there r nt v cheap...heheheHi
Sorry. Has things change? I was being interviewed by the principal & she ask me why I want to apply in RGPS. Her main concern is mainly will I be able to do PVG since I'm working. I can confirm even a technician has sent their daughter in that school. But at that time, they are able to secure a place at phase 2C.
By the way, MGS, Henry Park, SCGS & Nanyang are all good schools. I tried applying PVG for Henry Park, but it was already full. On the day of registration of Phase 2B, balloting was needed. MGS is a missionary school, Nanyang is another hot favourite among parents. SCGS will be too far away for me. I choose RGPS as there is a direct SBS bus that my daughter can take to go home. -
ks2me:
went to check the map - within 1km or 2km radius houses r nt v cheap...hmm...if really poor, sure cannot afford...so ppl staying there usually not v poor...i don't think schools like NYP/RGPS apply different rules from any other schools.
all schools evaluate parents based on value they can offer to the school...and influence and network may be one value school needs to get some things done, hence they may select parents of influential background for PV n I believe all schools do that regardless they are in east, west, north or central zone. btw, i am not influential hor.... :lol:
all schools have to follow the 1km ruling n this is town area so inevitably the wealthier people stays there..what can we say other than move there? btw, i don't live there hor.... :lol:
so there is nothing realistic in terms of their \"special\" critiera if you think there is. what is real is that ALL schools welcome influential parents and the 1km is moe guidelines for admission.
when it comes to PV, their criteria is nt officially known to public. so they can choose who to take in as PV, unless i missed out reading the criteria~~but of coz, who would reject a parent who is influential enough to bring some fame to the school, right? -
deardear07, I did the same thing to see what properties fell within the 1-2km range and then went to those property portals to check out the prices ....very hard for regular folks to afford, unless we consider a 1-2 bdroom unit that is way smaller than my current HDB
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Hi deardear07
The technician is my ex-secondary school mate husband. Their 2nd kids completed PSLE last year. Did I mention they stay within 2 km? Dont think so. Their kids wake up at 5 am & take sch bus which later they change to take public transport.
Hi Scoobydoo
Here are the list of volunteer works that I have done or was posted to the PVGs which I can think of.
Reading buddies, librarian, traffic control, library painting, re-modelling heritage board, culture/sports day/consert help out, teacher helper for excursions, swimming class etc, creative work for Wed teachers meeting for P1&P2, tabulating data from school survey etc. -
EN:
abit puzzled now...u said that ur technican fren entered RGPS in Phrase 2C? and since itz a popular school, he managed to get in even outside 2km? so lucky!Hi deardear07
The technician is my ex-secondary school mate husband. Their 2nd kids completed PSLE last year. Did I mention they stay within 2 km? Dont think so. Their kids wake up at 5 am & take sch bus which later they change to take public transport.
Hi Scoobydoo
Here are the list of volunteer works that I have done or was posted to the PVGs which I can think of.
Reading buddies, librarian, traffic control, library painting, re-modelling heritage board, culture/sports day/consert help out, teacher helper for excursions, swimming class etc, creative work for Wed teachers meeting for P1&P2, tabulating data from school survey etc.
EN, they gave a list of things to do and let PVs choose? hw come alot of PVs that i hear from are doing traffic warden jobs? hardly hear any librarians or the other jobs...
anyway, they do based on these jobs that u can contribute to select u? -
Hi deardear07
Hers there was no balloting. Mine has no balloting for the year that I enrolled my daughter. If Iām not mistaken, there is no balloting needed for phase 2C last year too (I might be wrong in my data). I just check the MOE website. This year the number of applicants have risen dramatically for phase 2C. Even my son school last year there are plenty of seats after phase 2C now needs balloting.
I sincerely dont know what are the basis they select the parents for PV. My suggestion is to apply early to secure a place. Once they have a minimum number of PV, they will definitely reject those that apply late. I was rejected for Henry Park. I thank god they rejected me cause that year, even the PV needs balloting.
Yes, there are long list of PV job. What happen at that time is that, we get notified via e-mail that they need eg 5 parents to assist teacher in excursion. They will specify the time, date & the number of hours required. Those who reply the earliest will get the job.
That was years ago. Not sure though if the system has change. -
EN:
oh, think the fame for these schools have gone abit haywire...tatz y more and more applicants.Hi deardear07
Hers there was no balloting. Mine has no balloting for the year that I enrolled my daughter. If I'm not mistaken, there is no balloting needed for phase 2C last year too (I might be wrong in my data). I just check the MOE website. This year the number of applicants have risen dramatically for phase 2C. Even my son school last year there are plenty of seats after phase 2C now needs balloting.
I sincerely dont know what are the basis they select the parents for PV. My suggestion is to apply early to secure a place. Once they have a minimum number of PV, they will definitely reject those that apply late. I was rejected for Henry Park. I thank god they rejected me cause that year, even the PV needs balloting.
Yes, there are long list of PV job. What happen at that time is that, we get notified via e-mail that they need eg 5 parents to assist teacher in excursion. They will specify the time, date & the number of hours required. Those who reply the earliest will get the job.
That was years ago. Not sure though if the system has change.
bt on the webby, it does state that itz nt 1st come 1st serve basis for PV. they'd consolidate and invite ppl for tea and discuss...this way, they can pick and choose only the best...? -
deardear07:
If you feel that the fame for these schools had gone haywire, maybe you should play your part by not looking at joining in the haywiring anytime soon?
oh, think the fame for these schools have gone abit haywire...tatz y more and more applicants.
bt on the webby, it does state that itz nt 1st come 1st serve basis for PV. they'd consolidate and invite ppl for tea and discuss...this way, they can pick and choose only the best...?
The schools will choose the PV based on their 'usefulness' to the school ie what the PVs can contribute to the school...its not about the best...some may choose SAHP over FTWP as SAHP is more flexible in timing (my guess). Although PV is not entirely first come first serve, applying early may increase your chance as the later you apply the lesser choice of 'jobs' are left for the school to match you up with.
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