Davischew\" post_id=\"2028919\" time=\"1625207097\" user_id=\"132882:

walala\" post_id=\"2028915\" time=\"1625206300\" user_id=\"193152:

My partner and I has an enquiry regarding balloting and wish to seek all experts advises here. For the distance criteria, does the balloting take into consideration the applications' individual exact distance away from school or do they see it all together under the broad category of <1km, 1-2km and >2km ?

It's all together under the broad category of <1km, 1-2km and >2km

Thank you !

My partner and I has an enquiry regarding balloting and wish to seek all experts advises here. For the distance criteria, does the balloting take into consideration the applications’ individual exact distance away from school or do they see it all together under the broad category of <1km, 1-2km and >2km ?

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2028537\" time=\"1625018848\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2028537 time=1625018848 user_id=53606]

walala\" post_id=\"2028524\" time=\"1625014533\" user_id=\"193152:

thank you once again @floppy and @zac's mum for your assurances and advises!
my child struggles to fall asleep we can lights out at 9 and he flips till 1045 before settling down but generally it takes 45 mins to an hour... and we've been trying to get off work as soon so that we can bring our children home earlier. perhaps can Zac's mum share abit more about how you did the sleep training in Dec? eg what time you start lights out and how was the progressive earlier bed time achieved ?

If your preschooler is still having afternoon nap on school then it’s a bit hard for them to sleep early.

Keep an eye out for any intake of drinks that may contain even small amounts of caffeine. Common suspects are iced lemon tea, bubble tea, Milo (!) and chocolate-related products, anything sugary or too sweet (even sugar cane drink!) Any of these taken after 12 noon tend to prevent easy falling asleep at bedtime.

I don’t allow all these unless special days when DC does not need to wake up early next day.

https://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/sleep-children

Primary school kids still need at least 9-10 hours’ sleep for their bodies & brains to grow optimally. So work backwards from the wake up time. That would be your target bedtime (give buffer for bedtime routine like story time, kiss good nite etc & try not to drag it out. Must be firm and say we’ll talk tmr at breakfast, not now). **If u need to travel to work, then u probably need to wake up even earlier to shower dress & makeup before your child. So u can leave together & go office straight. Or have brekkie date outside with spouse before work. Hopefully u can request to boss, start work early end early too. That’s what I did Pre-WFH.

My child likes to have a cup of milk ~1hr prior to bedtime. That is my signal to him to start getting ready (mentally) and wind down, no devices or screen time. Pack bag, drink milk & chill. Brush teeth, clear bladder & story time then lights out.[/quote]

Thank you SO SO MUCH for the detailed write up!!!! It is very very helpful!!!

thank you once again @floppy and @zac’s mum for your assurances and advises!

my child struggles to fall asleep we can lights out at 9 and he flips till 1045 before settling down but generally it takes 45 mins to an hour… and we’ve been trying to get off work as soon so that we can bring our children home earlier. perhaps can Zac’s mum share abit more about how you did the sleep training in Dec? eg what time you start lights out and how was the progressive earlier bed time achieved ?

thank you @floppy and @zac’s mum… our concern is because our child struggles with sleep so being able to go to the nearest school is definitely a better option for us. That being said, we clearly hear the logical point of view given by fellow parents. Perhaps more can share on how to cope with children as they adapt to primary school and waking up early or any struggles etc and experiences?

Touch_me_not\" post_id=\"2028189\" time=\"1624762079\" user_id=\"187786:

tazamanium\" post_id=\"2028164\" time=\"1624746098\" user_id=\"153249:

:?: Hi, does anyone have WhatsApp group link for Catholic High or schools in Bishan/AMK area? Thank you.

Just pmed you.

Hihi! Able to PM also? I am also in Bishan AMK area.. thank you!!

Thank you so much to all the parents who replied my post earlier in the month! I apologize I wasnt very active on here. And I realized a mistake in my post actually >< I am actually less than 1km away from Catholic High, in fact its just a stone's throw away!


My partner and I got to discussing again on whether should we try the balloting for 2C for Cat High.... is it even wise given most advises were 2A2 KCPPS as Pei Chun is 2A2 more than 2km is highly subjected to balloting too...

Feeling so overwhelmed just thinking about it....

walala\" post_id=\"2026195\" time=\"1622793774\" user_id=\"193152:

Dear fellow parents,

It is my first time on this platform and my wife and I are probably too late into the \"party\" but I still hope to get some advise from parents here.

Our firstborn will be enrolling into Primary school next year and we are absolutely clueless where to apply to, hence would like to seek your advises and feedbacks especially on this 2 schools: Kuo Chuan Presbyterian (1-2km away) and Pei Chun Public School (2km away). We are also <1km away from Catholic High and 1-2km away from Ai Tong (but we can only apply under P2C)

My wife and I are old girl/boy at KCPPS and PCPS, but we did not know or join any alumni so we can only start application at these 2 schools under P2A2. However we cannot decide which to go for and just looking at the school websites does not really give us much idea about the two schools. Therefore would really appreciate any feedback of parents whose kids are already in these schools. TYVM!

Dear fellow parents,


It is my first time on this platform and my wife and I are probably too late into the "party" but I still hope to get some advise from parents here.

Our firstborn will be enrolling into Primary school next year and we are absolutely clueless where to apply to, hence would like to seek your advises and feedbacks especially on this 2 schools: Kuo Chuan Presbyterian (1-2km away) and Pei Chun Public School (2km away). We are also <1km away from Catholic High and 1-2km away from Ai Tong (but we can only apply under P2C)

My wife and I are old girl/boy at KCPPS and PCPS, but we did not know or join any alumni so we can only start application at these 2 schools under P2A2. However we cannot decide which to go for and just looking at the school websites does not really give us much idea about the two schools. Therefore would really appreciate any feedback of parents whose kids are already in these schools. TYVM!