janet_lee88
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It's best to apply for PV in Jan...the year your child turns 4.
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Oceans,
No use blaming yourself now. Just see how the ballot will be on Fri. Good luck!
But do have a backup plan.
For us, we already know where to reg if we fail in this Fri's ballot.
As for the 1km thingy, nowadays HDB flats are so clustered and close... so I'm not surprised that alot of flats are eligible with the 1km radius.
No use blaming yourself now. Just see how the ballot will be on Fri. Good luck!
For us, we already know where to reg if we fail in this Fri's ballot.
As for the 1km thingy, nowadays HDB flats are so clustered and close... so I'm not surprised that alot of flats are eligible with the 1km radius.
oceans
Well-Known Member
Janet,
Yap, but when i noe, is too late liao.... In actual fact, when i asked abt PV last year Aug, my gal was 4yrs old.
However, registration already closed.
Soyabean,
Good luck to you too.
With flats so clustered, the best solution is actully to increase the number of intake for neighbourhood school.... 2 chances is no diff if all are S'porean...
Recently, my luck was really no good.... haiz...
Yap, but when i noe, is too late liao.... In actual fact, when i asked abt PV last year Aug, my gal was 4yrs old.
Soyabean,
Good luck to you too.
Recently, my luck was really no good.... haiz...
serene_mummy
New Member
hi ocean,
tink no use for appeal. =( can onli wish all those require ballotin gd luck. waitin for fri result. else, wil hav no other choice bt to chose lousy sch.
tink no use for appeal. =( can onli wish all those require ballotin gd luck. waitin for fri result. else, wil hav no other choice bt to chose lousy sch.
janet_lee88
New Member
Soyabean,
This 1km thing is very scary...there are so many flats/condos within 1km now.
Ocean,
Schools always tell parents their PV registration are closed...when I called end Dec (b4 son turned 4), school told me, 'too early'. When I enquired in the following year when son turned 4, I was told they already closed applications for PV.
With 2 balloting slips for S'poreans, MOE hopes to make Singaporeans happier bcos of the huge no of PRs here, but there are many PRs who have also converted to citizens.
This 1km thing is very scary...there are so many flats/condos within 1km now.
Ocean,
Schools always tell parents their PV registration are closed...when I called end Dec (b4 son turned 4), school told me, 'too early'. When I enquired in the following year when son turned 4, I was told they already closed applications for PV.
With 2 balloting slips for S'poreans, MOE hopes to make Singaporeans happier bcos of the huge no of PRs here, but there are many PRs who have also converted to citizens.
oceans
Well-Known Member
Soyabean,
How? U managed to get in?
Serene,
U already got the school liao?
Janet,
Wow... then wonder when is the right time to register for PV?
The balloting was really like a nitemare. There was hundred over pple waiting for the balloting last fri hoping to get in the 88 slots.
Quite scarly... as the seats got lesser, the pace get slower as some had already been called earlier.
There are some PR too who are really lucky... 1 chance also got it... so, what the diff..
As it stated to count down, 80, 70, 60, etc, my heart sank deeper... by the last 4 slots, i was really to give up and plan to take leave to apply for Qihua liao... suddenly at seat 87... my gal number was called...
whew... almost din get it...
Dear All,
For those who din get in, in woodland, other than woodgrove, heard that Qihua is getting better. Just that as the scool is more established (er... older), and abit further...
Good luck for those under 2C supplenment...
Here's the schools still avaialble..
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/
How? U managed to get in?
Serene,
U already got the school liao?
Janet,
Wow... then wonder when is the right time to register for PV?
The balloting was really like a nitemare. There was hundred over pple waiting for the balloting last fri hoping to get in the 88 slots.
Quite scarly... as the seats got lesser, the pace get slower as some had already been called earlier.
There are some PR too who are really lucky... 1 chance also got it... so, what the diff..
As it stated to count down, 80, 70, 60, etc, my heart sank deeper... by the last 4 slots, i was really to give up and plan to take leave to apply for Qihua liao... suddenly at seat 87... my gal number was called...
Dear All,
For those who din get in, in woodland, other than woodgrove, heard that Qihua is getting better. Just that as the scool is more established (er... older), and abit further...
Good luck for those under 2C supplenment...
Here's the schools still avaialble..
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/
linda_thea
New Member
Hi Ocean
Congrats!!!
Me very suay... 4 out of 123 didnt get the seats, and we are one of the 4. My maid ask me not to buy anymore 4D or TOTO.
Anyway, yah, we were saying, perhaps it was a blessing in disguise... I hadnt had a good feeling of the school when I stepped in for first time to register. So perhaps really God's will. My hubby says I 安慰自己. But what else to do? Only 2 schools within 1 km from us and we already chose the not so popular one.
Girls,
I need your advise. My only choices are either Woodlands Primary and Sembawang Primary. Woodlands will prob need balloting (again) in Phase 2C supp. But though distance wise almost similar, there are 3 feeder services direct to school while sembawang only has 1.
Sembawang looks bright and cherry from outside, I feel that it looks like a happy school. Woodlands so far, not much feeling yet.
How how?
Congrats!!!
Me very suay... 4 out of 123 didnt get the seats, and we are one of the 4. My maid ask me not to buy anymore 4D or TOTO.
Anyway, yah, we were saying, perhaps it was a blessing in disguise... I hadnt had a good feeling of the school when I stepped in for first time to register. So perhaps really God's will. My hubby says I 安慰自己. But what else to do? Only 2 schools within 1 km from us and we already chose the not so popular one.
Girls,
I need your advise. My only choices are either Woodlands Primary and Sembawang Primary. Woodlands will prob need balloting (again) in Phase 2C supp. But though distance wise almost similar, there are 3 feeder services direct to school while sembawang only has 1.
Sembawang looks bright and cherry from outside, I feel that it looks like a happy school. Woodlands so far, not much feeling yet.
How how?
Oceans...
nope... I did not get in...
I'm one of the 30 who didnt get in... I was very very affected on Fri. We're going to register him at West View. Only West View and Zhenghua left in 2CS. Zhenghua only has 53 places, and with the spillover from Greenridge, BPPS and Beacon, it may go into balloting again in 2CS.
There was a set of TRIPLETS and a pair of twins who got in.
Linda...
Hugs! I can understand how you feel.
I also didnt have a good feeling on Fri morning as well, and somehow I have a feeling we wldnt get in, and somehow it happened.
Do you foresee many pple going for Woodlands? If yes, then maybe you shld choose Sembawang. having 1 direct bus is better than no bus service getting there at all. We're going for a school which confirm need not ballot cos we can't deal with going through another balloting. I will prob die of heart attack.
nope... I did not get in...
There was a set of TRIPLETS and a pair of twins who got in.
Linda...
Hugs! I can understand how you feel.
Do you foresee many pple going for Woodlands? If yes, then maybe you shld choose Sembawang. having 1 direct bus is better than no bus service getting there at all. We're going for a school which confirm need not ballot cos we can't deal with going through another balloting. I will prob die of heart attack.
serene_mummy
New Member
oceans,
yes yes! i hav gt into the sch i wan.. very very scary on ballotin date.. was super hapi when they called out my son name.. =)
woodlands pri is okok.. previous many said the sch is nt reali gd, bt nw the management change, so may be better? not too sure.. bt i don feel reali gd in tat sch..
yes yes! i hav gt into the sch i wan.. very very scary on ballotin date.. was super hapi when they called out my son name.. =)
woodlands pri is okok.. previous many said the sch is nt reali gd, bt nw the management change, so may be better? not too sure.. bt i don feel reali gd in tat sch..
Hi Linda
For Woodlands Primary Sch
What i heard from the mummies that their kids still there or left las PSLE.
Before the principal change, Prev principal used to push the students to participate lots of Sports tournament and neglect the school works, and kept changing teachers too.
Now, the New principal balance it, and the standard is catching up Woodgrove, last Year PSLE quite a handful of students went into those Famous Secondary, the score ard 270+.
The Discipline master is good and the ECA is good.
I intend to put my boy at a nearby BASC, i found out the the person incharge there, cos the students there mostly is from Woodgrove and Woodlands. He told me both standard ard the same But Woodlands Mathematics is much stronger that the other sch.
As for Sembawang Primary you might go KS forum to read about it.
Cheers
For Woodlands Primary Sch
What i heard from the mummies that their kids still there or left las PSLE.
Before the principal change, Prev principal used to push the students to participate lots of Sports tournament and neglect the school works, and kept changing teachers too.
Now, the New principal balance it, and the standard is catching up Woodgrove, last Year PSLE quite a handful of students went into those Famous Secondary, the score ard 270+.
The Discipline master is good and the ECA is good.
I intend to put my boy at a nearby BASC, i found out the the person incharge there, cos the students there mostly is from Woodgrove and Woodlands. He told me both standard ard the same But Woodlands Mathematics is much stronger that the other sch.
As for Sembawang Primary you might go KS forum to read about it.
Cheers
linda_thea
New Member
Hi soyabean
Yeah, in the balloting, 2 sets of twins got in and alot of kids had their names called twice. *Faint*
From the balloting history, woodlands has balloting for phase2c supp and applicants versus vacancies was 137%. So rather risky lor. With the kind of luck i have in greenwood, i seriously doubt i will have any chance in woodlands lor. And worst still, with the influx of non citizens in the area, I worry that by phase 3, sembawang might not even have space. I see the website of both schools, call me marketing slave, but from the looks, sembawang does "sell" better. So i reckon it will be sembawang tomorrow.
Have you decided which school for yours?
Hi Jolene
Thanks! Not much feedback from KS parents forum leh.
I also understand that Woodlands had a change in mgmt for the better. Both my niece and nephew are there, both of them are happy in school. While i cannot say I am not concern abt the academic standards of the school, it is not my priority. But I do understand that woodlands set a slower pace for p1 and p2 to allow them to get used to the primary school environment. This is something I like. Due to the balloting history in 2C supp, I will go for Sembawang lor.
Yeah, in the balloting, 2 sets of twins got in and alot of kids had their names called twice. *Faint*
From the balloting history, woodlands has balloting for phase2c supp and applicants versus vacancies was 137%. So rather risky lor. With the kind of luck i have in greenwood, i seriously doubt i will have any chance in woodlands lor. And worst still, with the influx of non citizens in the area, I worry that by phase 3, sembawang might not even have space. I see the website of both schools, call me marketing slave, but from the looks, sembawang does "sell" better. So i reckon it will be sembawang tomorrow.
Have you decided which school for yours?
Hi Jolene
Thanks! Not much feedback from KS parents forum leh.
I also understand that Woodlands had a change in mgmt for the better. Both my niece and nephew are there, both of them are happy in school. While i cannot say I am not concern abt the academic standards of the school, it is not my priority. But I do understand that woodlands set a slower pace for p1 and p2 to allow them to get used to the primary school environment. This is something I like. Due to the balloting history in 2C supp, I will go for Sembawang lor.
Linda,
I'm going for West View. No choice. I cannot go through another round of balloting. My heart wouldnt be able to take it. Whats more, West View is 5 mins walk from my place, so it's really convenient.
I will go for a safer bet, so I'm with you on Sembawang.
All the best! Tomorrow is the day, and hopefully, it will be the end and confirmed.
I'm going for West View. No choice. I cannot go through another round of balloting. My heart wouldnt be able to take it. Whats more, West View is 5 mins walk from my place, so it's really convenient.
I will go for a safer bet, so I'm with you on Sembawang.
linda_thea
New Member
Hi Jolene
Yah lor yah lor... 4 out of 123 unlucky ones, I am one of them... What to expect at 37 out of 100? hahahaha... Secretly, I think Sembawang school uniform nicer lor. I lik girls in pinafores.
Yah lor yah lor... 4 out of 123 unlucky ones, I am one of them... What to expect at 37 out of 100? hahahaha... Secretly, I think Sembawang school uniform nicer lor. I lik girls in pinafores.
linda_thea
New Member
Soya bean
We posted same time!!
Yes!! I definately agree with you on the hope that it will be the CONFIRMATION tomorrow. Sigh... I want to move ahead and check out other stuff like school buses, lunches, timing etc etc and not to mention the exciting day of Pri 1 school orientation!!! I cannot wait to see my once so little girl, all red and wrinkly in a bundle, now doning her primary school uniform dunno can carry those huge turtle school bag anot... how time flies...
We posted same time!!
Yes!! I definately agree with you on the hope that it will be the CONFIRMATION tomorrow. Sigh... I want to move ahead and check out other stuff like school buses, lunches, timing etc etc and not to mention the exciting day of Pri 1 school orientation!!! I cannot wait to see my once so little girl, all red and wrinkly in a bundle, now doning her primary school uniform dunno can carry those huge turtle school bag anot... how time flies...
linda_thea
New Member
Yes.... I look back at their photos, seem not so long ago they just came back from the hospital smelling great. My #2 is also 2. Born in June.
#3? If God willing, then there should be one.
Actually, it will be good for siblings to go into the same school, less headache for you. And the elder can look out for the younger one.
Actually, it will be good for siblings to go into the same school, less headache for you. And the elder can look out for the younger one.
janet_lee88
New Member
Hi Ocean,
Read your earlier post...congrats on getting a place in the school. Now you can really breathe a sigh of relief.
Mummies,
Can't believe how time flies...now even my little gal is going to P1 next yr. Going to be a busy year ahead with both in diff sessions...good thing is 100% attention for both of them.
Read your earlier post...congrats on getting a place in the school. Now you can really breathe a sigh of relief.
Mummies,
Can't believe how time flies...now even my little gal is going to P1 next yr. Going to be a busy year ahead with both in diff sessions...good thing is 100% attention for both of them.
janet_lee88
New Member
Hi Jolene,
Yes, I remember you. It's been a LONG time. How are you ?
Yes, I remember you. It's been a LONG time. How are you ?
linda_thea
New Member
Ooo... I probably secure a place in Sembawang primary judging by the numbers posted in MOE website. Luckily, I chose to go there lor, cos Woodlands again exceed by 20+ applicants for whole phrase, then also dunno those 1-2km got chance to ballot or not.
Hi Jolene
Oh!!! You used to study there? I didnt know Woodlands changed their uniform. Yes, me too, I think I will cry when I see my girl in her graduation gown. Sigh....
Hi Soya
So qiao!!! My elder is Feb and son is 1 June. keke....you planning for #3??
Hi Jolene
Oh!!! You used to study there? I didnt know Woodlands changed their uniform. Yes, me too, I think I will cry when I see my girl in her graduation gown. Sigh....
Hi Soya
So qiao!!! My elder is Feb and son is 1 June. keke....you planning for #3??
linda_thea
New Member
hehehehe.... I also think I am rather smart this round,,,hahaha or just plain lazy to go through the hassle again!
Hubby and I are fine with #3, just wondering if we can managed. With #2 growing and vying for attention now, it is tough to imagine. While we can settle our "lust" for #3 easily by just having another baby, I dunno if we are fair to the kids who end up getting less from us? What you think?
Did you plan for a 4 years' gap? Was thinking if #3 comes along, it will be ard that gap again too. By then me 34 already, dunno still can run after a small one anot
Hubby and I are fine with #3, just wondering if we can managed. With #2 growing and vying for attention now, it is tough to imagine. While we can settle our "lust" for #3 easily by just having another baby, I dunno if we are fair to the kids who end up getting less from us? What you think?
Did you plan for a 4 years' gap? Was thinking if #3 comes along, it will be ard that gap again too. By then me 34 already, dunno still can run after a small one anot
oceans
Well-Known Member
bluey (bluey010)
No lah.. i dun do BP leh. Dont have gal at Bishan too.
Linda,
Thanks.
It was a sigh of relief.
Actually I thot u went for Woodgrove and have gotta in liao. So, u going Sembawang Pri? Yap, agreed, u shld be able to get a place.
Soya,
Thanks and u noe, i have been so suay recently... and in actual fact, my mum did bring my gal for praying too.. Whew.. When will u all know the results?
Janet,
Now, am waitin for the letter for orientation.
Heard it is in Nov. Times flies....
Serene,
Congrats.
It was very scary hor...luckily for us is over..
Dear All,
these are the school conducting balloting
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/balloting/
For Woodgrove, it is 4 for the 3 seats...
I felt quite stressful for the parents....
Good luck to those in Phase 2C.
No lah.. i dun do BP leh. Dont have gal at Bishan too.
Linda,
Thanks.
Soya,
Thanks and u noe, i have been so suay recently... and in actual fact, my mum did bring my gal for praying too.. Whew.. When will u all know the results?
Janet,
Now, am waitin for the letter for orientation.
Serene,
Congrats.
Dear All,
these are the school conducting balloting
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/balloting/
For Woodgrove, it is 4 for the 3 seats...
Good luck to those in Phase 2C.
janet_lee88
New Member
Mummies,
I always get teary at my kids' school concerts...should be the same at daughter's K2 graduation this year too.
Anyone here knows how to buy stuff from US websites ? Can teach me please ? Email add is [email protected]. Thanks.
I always get teary at my kids' school concerts...should be the same at daughter's K2 graduation this year too.
Anyone here knows how to buy stuff from US websites ? Can teach me please ? Email add is [email protected]. Thanks.
jas_soh
Member
**Hi mummies!**
If you are looking for home-based P1 prep lessons and you are staying in the Tampines/Bedok, do pm me. I am a current teacher who specialise in teaching phonics and lower primary subjects. I hope I would be able to help your child be prepared for school in 2011. Cheers!
If you are looking for home-based P1 prep lessons and you are staying in the Tampines/Bedok, do pm me. I am a current teacher who specialise in teaching phonics and lower primary subjects. I hope I would be able to help your child be prepared for school in 2011. Cheers!
janet_lee88
New Member
Foreverfriends Honey,
Daughter will be wearing white dress, socks and black shoes when receiving scroll for graduation concert. Sure will get teary when her name is called out.
I was so emotional when son graduated back 5 years ago...this year no better, for sure.
Daughter will be wearing white dress, socks and black shoes when receiving scroll for graduation concert. Sure will get teary when her name is called out.
I was so emotional when son graduated back 5 years ago...this year no better, for sure.
oceans
Well-Known Member
Hi mummies,
Have a great weekend.
Just doing a quick popby to post the last phase of registration. Do not want anyone to miss out.
Dear All,
If your child is not Singaporean or PR, Phrase 3 is the last phrase. And the registeration will be tmr.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/phases/
Check here for the list of schools available at this stage. Remember to bring the necessary documents ok.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/
Wish you best of luck.
Have a great weekend.
Dear All,
If your child is not Singaporean or PR, Phrase 3 is the last phrase. And the registeration will be tmr.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/phases/
Check here for the list of schools available at this stage. Remember to bring the necessary documents ok.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/
Wish you best of luck.
janet_lee88
New Member
Hi Mummies,
Enjoy your long weekend
before school reopens on Monday. Hey, it's Term 4 already.
Enjoy your long weekend
oceans
Well-Known Member
Goodness... my gal jus came and ask me how to do her tution class homework on Present Continuous Tense.
We are supposed to fill in the present continous tense here.
<font color="119911">Eg. Tom ____________ now (sleep)</font>
For a moment, i thought it is "Tom sleeps now.". But that is present tense leh... Do a quick online search, found that the basic rule is to add <font color="ff0000">_ing</font>
So think the answere should be
<font color="ff6000">Tom <u>is sleeping</u> now.</font>
Goodness, i missed my PRIMARY ENGLISH.
We are supposed to fill in the present continous tense here.
<font color="119911">Eg. Tom ____________ now (sleep)</font>
For a moment, i thought it is "Tom sleeps now.". But that is present tense leh... Do a quick online search, found that the basic rule is to add <font color="ff0000">_ing</font>
So think the answere should be
<font color="ff6000">Tom <u>is sleeping</u> now.</font>
Goodness, i missed my PRIMARY ENGLISH.
michelle_xinyi
Member
Hi all mummies, like all of you i am preparing for my son's P1 next year. Saw this bag and thought its a good buy. Anyone keen to join me to spree for this Lego bag from states? Free domestic shipping for orders above US$100,which means we need to have at least 3bags. PM me for more details ..thanks!
http://www.ebags.com/product/lego/lego-large-school-backpack-fire-poly/154068?sourceid=comj2007&aid=10293324&pid=1539694&sid=nokid.
Hope to close the spree soon as stocks are running out fast.
http://www.ebags.com/product/lego/lego-large-school-backpack-fire-poly/154068?sourceid=comj2007&aid=10293324&pid=1539694&sid=nokid.
Hope to close the spree soon as stocks are running out fast.
janet_lee88
New Member
Ocean,
I'm waiting for the Orientation too.
Evergreen - 20 Nov 2010
Innova - 20 Nov 2010
Nan Chiau - 22 Nov 2010
CHIJ Primary Toa Payoh - 12 Nov 2010
I'm waiting for the Orientation too.
Evergreen - 20 Nov 2010
Innova - 20 Nov 2010
Nan Chiau - 22 Nov 2010
CHIJ Primary Toa Payoh - 12 Nov 2010
janet_lee88
New Member
Saw the bag...it's very nice, but won't it be too big for your son going to P1 ? My son used a SPI small for P1 and 2....graduated to a Large only at P3.
Janet
My boy's kindy let the kids wear graduation gown n morta board when receiving scroll on stage.
Ocean, Janet
I'm waiting for orientation as well
Evergreen - 20 Nov 2010
Innova - 20 Nov 2010
Nan Chiau - 22 Nov 2010
CHIJ Primary Toa Payoh - 12 Nov 2010
Gong Shang - 13 Nov 2010
Janet
Your gal's orientation on 12 Nov Fri. Parents hv to apply leave to attend the orientation huh
My boy's kindy let the kids wear graduation gown n morta board when receiving scroll on stage.
Ocean, Janet
I'm waiting for orientation as well
Evergreen - 20 Nov 2010
Innova - 20 Nov 2010
Nan Chiau - 22 Nov 2010
CHIJ Primary Toa Payoh - 12 Nov 2010
Gong Shang - 13 Nov 2010
Janet
Your gal's orientation on 12 Nov Fri. Parents hv to apply leave to attend the orientation huh
janet_lee88
New Member
Foreverfriends Honey,
My daughter's kindy let the kids wear graduation gown and mortar board during photo-taking. She had her pics taken today.
Her orientation on 12 Nov is at 630pm.
Liz,
I got the SPI active for my gal earlier this year...she loves the design gor gor has, so I got her the same design but pink colour.
My daughter's kindy let the kids wear graduation gown and mortar board during photo-taking. She had her pics taken today.
Her orientation on 12 Nov is at 630pm.
Liz,
I got the SPI active for my gal earlier this year...she loves the design gor gor has, so I got her the same design but pink colour.
janet_lee88
New Member
Hi Mummies,
Do you take the 听写/spelling list given by kindy/cc seriously ? Spelling list is ok...words are acceptable and easy. But the 听写 is crazy !
睡觉， 长长的地毯，难过 etc etc.
Do you take the 听写/spelling list given by kindy/cc seriously ? Spelling list is ok...words are acceptable and easy. But the 听写 is crazy !
睡觉， 长长的地毯，难过 etc etc.
janet_lee88
New Member
Foreverfriends Honey,
I tell my girl to do her best and put in effort learning them...but if she gets any wrong, I do not scold her...the 听写 characters can be ridiculous at times.
I tell my girl to do her best and put in effort learning them...but if she gets any wrong, I do not scold her...the 听写 characters can be ridiculous at times.
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