<![CDATA[All About Getting Priority Registration]]>Original Title: Other way to get before phase 2C


We not qualify to any phases before phase 2c. Would there be other way to get into earlier phases. Ex. Principal is a family friend, would there be some cases that principal can endorsed a P1 applicant eventhough he/she is not his/her relative? Etc...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/410/all-about-getting-priority-registrationRSS for NodeSun, 10 May 2026 18:43:43 GMTSat, 28 Jun 2008 06:06:31 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:54:54 GMT]]>Hi all


Pls share latest Methodist Church Endorsement form for P1 starting in 2023.

Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2055366https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2055366Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:54:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Sun, 12 Dec 2021 01:54:17 GMT]]>Dear all,

New Mom to my girl born in 2018. We started to learn about PV and Grassroots leader for our possible chance in the future Phase 2B. We are within the 1km distance to both Yu Neng and Red Swastika Primary school. However, we are not sure which CC we should apply for the Grassroots leader volunteer in order to be qualified for Red Swastika Phase 2B in the future:
1. Our place belongs to Aljunied GRC but Punggol CC, while Red Swastika is East Coast GRC and Fengshan CC. Can we still do the grassroots social volunteer under Fengshan CC to be qualified for Red Swastika Phase 2B? Or should we check with Punggol CC? We are not sure if Red Swastika requires the volunteering from a specific CC
2. Any church/clan that is affliated to Red Swastika?

Thank you for your help!
CY

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2051511https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2051511Sun, 12 Dec 2021 01:54:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:16:59 GMT]]>

Esmom\" post_id=\"2037422\" time=\"1631294874\" user_id=\"193525:

A young parent who is not so senior in terms of age but graduated from a reputable university like Harvard and consider doing quite well in his career for his age (say SVP) do you think if person like this can just write in to the school and express interest? and will the school entertain ?
F3parent\" post_id=\"1998523\" time=\"1602484777\" user_id=\"165232:

[quote=Davischew post_id=1998521 time=1602481346 user_id=132882]

Let's go back and answer below question from Biff then 🙂

From Biff:
May I know what is a school advisory or management committee? How do we become either 1 ?

usually the easiest way is someone recommend you to join in (either from the staff or existing SAB)
the school and MOE is quite discerning in whom they allow and the process is quite long
people who are active in their respective industries and community initiatives are looked upon favorably (ex: skillsfuture, industry chapters, etc...)

Also people who have unique/interesting expertise (ex: robotics)
not saying it's a precondition, but generally the people who are in the SAB are quite senior

[/quote]There are school management committee and school advisory board.

School management committee are found in government-aided schools. They are appointed by the “owner” of the school, ie religious bodies, clans etc. They are typically senior members from the business, social and community sectors and have served or volunteered with the religious groups, clans etc for a number of years.

School advisory board are found in government schools. They are appointed by MOE. They are usually members from the business, social and community sectors, and are typically GRL or people who are involved in our civil society / institutions.

Someone with the profile that you have described, I’m sure the school / MOE would be interested. However, it’s likely that they would advise you to work your way thru the ranks first and accumulate experience first.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2037425https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2037425Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:16:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:27:54 GMT]]>A young parent who is not so senior in terms of age but graduated from a reputable university like Harvard and consider doing quite well in his career for his age (say SVP) do you think if person like this can just write in to the school and express interest? and will the school entertain ?

F3parent\" post_id=\"1998523\" time=\"1602484777\" user_id=\"165232:
Davischew\" post_id=\"1998521\" time=\"1602481346\" user_id=\"132882:

[quote=F3parent post_id=1998509 time=1602475459 user_id=165232]

I used to be on a school advisory board for many years (Stopped due to work commitments)
feel free to ask me anything in general đŸ•ș (except for which school as it is not nice to share about the specifics of that school as discussions are in confidence)

Let's go back and answer below question from Biff then 🙂

From Biff:
May I know what is a school advisory or management committee? How do we become either 1 ?

usually the easiest way is someone recommend you to join in (either from the staff or existing SAB)
the school and MOE is quite discerning in whom they allow and the process is quite long
people who are active in their respective industries and community initiatives are looked upon favorably (ex: skillsfuture, industry chapters, etc...)

Also people who have unique/interesting expertise (ex: robotics)
not saying it's a precondition, but generally the people who are in the SAB are quite senior[/quote]

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2037422https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2037422Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:27:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:42:24 GMT]]>Makes sense thanks floppy! Indeed Grandmaster! Hahhaha

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002236https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002236Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:42:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:42:23 GMT]]>Makes sense thanks floppy! Indeed Grandmaster! Hahhaha

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002235https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002235Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:42:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:15:30 GMT]]>

Springroll\" post_id=\"2002212\" time=\"1605056631\" user_id=\"183709:

Thanks floppy. I’m just puzzled what is the difference between alumni and former student then?
To be eligible for 2A1, one has to be a formal member of the alumni association, ie with a valid, paid up membership.

However, not all schools have alumni associations (a formal organization registered with ROS) and not everyone wants to join one. Thus, these former students would come under 2A2.

I guess MOE recognizes that if the school has an alumni association, and one chooses to join an alumni association, then he / she should be a half-phase ahead.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002213https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002213Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:15:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:03:51 GMT]]>Thanks floppy. I’m just puzzled what is the difference between alumni and former student then?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002212https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002212Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:03:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:14:15 GMT]]>

Springroll\" post_id=\"2002197\" time=\"1605024567\" user_id=\"183709:

Hi KSP
I am enquiring on behalf of my friend residing overseas now and considering coming back for job opportunities and kids' education. Her oldest is currently 5 years old (born in 2015 so going for next year's registration). She used to go to Fairfield Methodist and recently wrote to the school only to find out that this year's registration rules stated that to qualify for Phase 2A1, former students of the Primary School must join earlier than 1 year prior to registration ie no later than 30 June 2019. So if she were to apply the same timeline to her situation, it means she is too late to join the alumni? The reply from the school also stated that this is 2020's registration rules, and it does not imply it will be the same for subsequent years.

As my friend is also a christian, the other option would be to go for Phase 2B but what would be the chances? Also i am not sure if she should belong to the methodist denomination or any denomination will do?

Thank you all for your advice in advance!
1. The same rule applies to all alumni associations for Phase 2A1, ie you have to be a paid-up member of the association before 1 July of the preceding year. It’s not unique to FMPS.

While she’s too late to qualify for Phase 2A1 by joining the association, she can still qualify for Phase 2A2 as a former student of the school. As FMPS hadn’t ballot in Phase 2A1/2 before, she should be safe if she decides to go down this route.

2. Denomination is important. Different denominations will qualify her for different schools. So, cannot chin-chai chin-chai.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002203https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002203Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:14:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:09:27 GMT]]>Hi KSP

I am enquiring on behalf of my friend residing overseas now and considering coming back for job opportunities and kids’ education. Her oldest is currently 5 years old (born in 2015 so going for next year’s registration). She used to go to Fairfield Methodist and recently wrote to the school only to find out that this year’s registration rules stated that to qualify for Phase 2A1, former students of the Primary School must join earlier than 1 year prior to registration ie no later than 30 June 2019. So if she were to apply the same timeline to her situation, it means she is too late to join the alumni? The reply from the school also stated that this is 2020’s registration rules, and it does not imply it will be the same for subsequent years.

As my friend is also a christian, the other option would be to go for Phase 2B but what would be the chances? Also i am not sure if she should belong to the methodist denomination or any denomination will do?

Thank you all for your advice in advance!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002197https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002197Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:09:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:39:37 GMT]]>

Davischew\" post_id=\"1998521\" time=\"1602481346\" user_id=\"132882:

F3parent\" post_id=\"1998509\" time=\"1602475459\" user_id=\"165232:

[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1998261 time=1602239515 user_id=53606]
As far as I can guess, it’s only for those VIP/big shots who get invited to sit on the school board...not for the layman.

I used to be on a school advisory board for many years (Stopped due to work commitments)
feel free to ask me anything in general đŸ•ș (except for which school as it is not nice to share about the specifics of that school as discussions are in confidence)

Let's go back and answer below question from Biff then 🙂

From Biff:
May I know what is a school advisory or management committee? How do we become either 1 ?[/quote]usually the easiest way is someone recommend you to join in (either from the staff or existing SAB)
the school and MOE is quite discerning in whom they allow and the process is quite long
people who are active in their respective industries and community initiatives are looked upon favorably (ex: skillsfuture, industry chapters, etc...)

Also people who have unique/interesting expertise (ex: robotics)
not saying it's a precondition, but generally the people who are in the SAB are quite senior

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998523https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998523Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:39:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:42:26 GMT]]>

F3parent\" post_id=\"1998509\" time=\"1602475459\" user_id=\"165232:

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1998261\" time=\"1602239515\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1998261 time=1602239515 user_id=53606]

I used to be on a school advisory board for many years (Stopped due to work commitments)
feel free to ask me anything in general đŸ•ș (except for which school as it is not nice to share about the specifics of that school as discussions are in confidence)

Let's go back and answer below question from Biff then 🙂

From Biff:
May I know what is a school advisory or management committee? How do we become either 1 ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998521https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998521Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:42:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:04:19 GMT]]>

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1998261\" time=\"1602239515\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1998261 time=1602239515 user_id=53606]
Biff\" post_id=\"1998255\" time=\"1602233817\" user_id=\"188009:
As far as I can guess, it’s only for those VIP/big shots who get invited to sit on the school board...not for the layman.
I used to be on a school advisory board for many years (Stopped due to work commitments)
feel free to ask me anything in general đŸ•ș (except for which school as it is not nice to share about the specifics of that school as discussions are in confidence)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998509https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998509Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:04:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:31:55 GMT]]>

Biff\" post_id=\"1998255\" time=\"1602233817\" user_id=\"188009:

May I know what is a school advisory or management committee? How do we become either 1 ?
As far as I can guess, it’s only for those VIP/big shots who get invited to sit on the school board...not for the layman.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998261https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998261Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:31:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Fri, 09 Oct 2020 08:56:57 GMT]]>May I know what is a school advisory or management committee? How do we become either 1 ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998255https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998255Fri, 09 Oct 2020 08:56:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Sat, 21 Mar 2020 23:26:55 GMT]]>

Lizzz\" post_id=\"1968014\" time=\"1584800446\" user_id=\"182037:

phtthp\" post_id=\"1481324\" time=\"1427243844\" user_id=\"35251:

[quote=\"Jworld\"]I am wondering about P2A2 for Primary School Registration.

We all know that ex student of the selected school who is not a member of alumni will fall under 2A2.
But what if I have only studied in that Primary school for 2 years... let's say only P1 and 2 and then my parents trsf me to another Primary school in P3 due to shifting house.

Can I still register my kid under 2A2 for the first Primary school that I studied for 2 years only, or must I complete my PSLE there to qualify?

As long as can prove that you had ever studied in that ex primary school before previously, can enrol your child into that school, under Phase 2A2.

Reason :
There is no rule stating minimum must stay there how many years.
Thus even if you had studied only one year there, got report card to prove this, can proceed to enrol your child under 2A2.

Do I qualify for 2A2 if i only studied in the school for first half year in Primary 1? I lost the report book but i have the Primary 1 result slip with school logo. I tried to email the school to check if i qualify for 2A2 but there is no reply. The school that I am looking to get my kid into is a popular school so i am worried that they will not accept..[/quote]Check by emailing it to MOE. You might get a faster reply.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1968022https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1968022Sat, 21 Mar 2020 23:26:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:20:46 GMT]]>

phtthp\" post_id=\"1481324\" time=\"1427243844\" user_id=\"35251:

Jworld:

I am wondering about P2A2 for Primary School Registration.

We all know that ex student of the selected school who is not a member of alumni will fall under 2A2.
But what if I have only studied in that Primary school for 2 years... let's say only P1 and 2 and then my parents trsf me to another Primary school in P3 due to shifting house.

Can I still register my kid under 2A2 for the first Primary school that I studied for 2 years only, or must I complete my PSLE there to qualify?

As long as can prove that you had ever studied in that ex primary school before previously, can enrol your child into that school, under Phase 2A2.

Reason :
There is no rule stating minimum must stay there how many years.
Thus even if you had studied only one year there, got report card to prove this, can proceed to enrol your child under 2A2.

Do I qualify for 2A2 if i only studied in the school for first half year in Primary 1? I lost the report book but i have the Primary 1 result slip with school logo. I tried to email the school to check if i qualify for 2A2 but there is no reply. The school that I am looking to get my kid into is a popular school so i am worried that they will not accept..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1968014https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1968014Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:20:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:45:08 GMT]]>If child gets into school via <1KM but eventually balloting only for >2KM would the 30 months requirement be relaxed to 1km-2km? or would it still be tied to the <1KM that you registered.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1966788https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1966788Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:45:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:14:28 GMT]]>

arch80\" post_id=\"1961644\" time=\"1580664563\" user_id=\"184002:

1st time Pri 1 application for 2021.

Does proximity count for affiliated primary school registration? I am getting clarifications from the SMPS if I qualified under 2(A)2 and using a new property address.

If I qualify for 2(A)2, then it will be 1-2km for St Margaret's Pri School.

Or should I try for 2C <1km for Holy Innocents Primary School?

Which has a better chance? Please share your opinions.

Thank you.
Phase 2A2 for SMPS, regardless of distance, is a shoo-in. Why would you need clarifications from SMPS? If you have studied in the school and can prove so, you are in.

Phase 2C < 1km for HIPS is a guaranteed for ballot.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961648https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961648Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:14:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Sun, 02 Feb 2020 17:29:23 GMT]]>1st time Pri 1 application for 2021.


Does proximity count for affiliated primary school registration? I am getting clarifications from the SMPS if I qualified under 2(A)2 and using a new property address.

If I qualify for 2(A)2, then it will be 1-2km for St Margaret’s Pri School.

Or should I try for 2C <1km for Holy Innocents Primary School?

Which has a better chance? Please share your opinions.

Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961644https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961644Sun, 02 Feb 2020 17:29:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:42:43 GMT]]>Welcome to 1984.


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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898185https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898185Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:42:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:28:38 GMT]]>in this present digital age, it’s IMPOSSIBLE not to get caught for the entire 6 years of the child in primary school.

schools are on alert, bus drivers on alert and even the child’s classmates would alert their parents through casual talk
that so and so ACTUALLY stays where. by teaching kids to lie, parents also set a bad example.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898180https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898180Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:28:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:22:45 GMT]]>“ćčłæ—¶äžćšäșćżƒäș‹ ćŠć€œæ•Č闹äčŸäžæƒŠâ€


I dunno how people can live with this unease at the back of their minds every day. Who is going to look after your poor kids while you are serving time in jail? How will you answer their questions: “Where has Mummy and/or Daddy gone for so long?” without resorting to lying (again)?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898178https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898178Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:22:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Getting Priority Registration on Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:41:15 GMT]]>

isn4i:


people does that and chance of getting caught is very slim .. also has leasing home address which is cheaper than rental
You’re living life on the edge of a very high cliff!

My kids’ primary sch journey alr surfaced parents caught :-

1. One parent leased only address thro an old lady, but what old lady didn’t realised is if there is no legitimate tenancy, both parties committed cheating sch which later surfaced as her daughter was gonna use mother’s address for P1 registration. Both sets of parents were investigated & unfortunately, the owner’s daughter was able to state her FTW status & the other family was charged.

2. In of my child’s year of registration, we were anxious as there was one more application exceeding the vacancies available & we were anxiously waiting for call to enter into ballot. The call never came. It was a few months into new P1 sch term when I was a PSG & had a chance chatting with P, who then explained one couple called up for investigation as someone they know reported a borrowed address had been used & the family residing >2km fr sch. P said MOE told couple to withdrawal application. Not sure if they were charged or let off.

It’s not abt cheaper option, but any parents ought to be careful not to knowingly cheat or find illegitimate options. MOE allows family to reside at address used for P1 registration within a limit of 30 mths. If u hv the means to own a property to give u that within 1km priority during P1 registration, or 2nd option of either enter into legitimate tenancy to stay within 1km or if parents stay within proximity of school & you are able to put yr child in the legitimate care of yr parents whilst u work, then those are yr ‘cheaper’ & legitimate options. If u’re SAHP, it’ll be hard to justify unless you’re able to show legitimate need for yr role to care for yr non-ambulant elderly or along that line (just an example).

To show legitimate residences, you’ll need to change address at police post within 30 days of new residency. I recall a lady was caught unaware when she sold her flat after her divorce & moved in to stay with her sister. Many are indeed ignorant thinking going back to stay with parents does not require official change of address on i/c. There are also those who married & stay with in-laws, but hv not change their address fr their maiden family. Some erroneously assume they hv an adv of a couple splitting addresses for P1 registration to their advantage. Do rmbr, when I couple register a child for P1, they’ve to show same address, unless officially in divorce process.

Whatever it is, it is certainly not worth to go the illegitimate way & cause yourself embarrassment or grief, which might affect your child eventually.

To give the best education to your child, is to be the right/good role model to them.

Hope I’ve not punched sensitive buttons here. Just sharing perspective.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898172https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898172Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:41:15 GMT