I went for it already~~ It went pretty smooth and results will be out next week. Thanks darling.Different schools have different needs & will ask different questions.
Mostly they are more interested in why you choose their school & what can you contribute to the school as a parent volunteer. Go do some research on what is the school's current focus/needs.
They might also ask questions like "if you are a working woman, how are you going to find time to contribute as a parent volunteer".
Btw, based on your counter & some calculation, your girl is turning 5 next year? If yes, then you must work fast to get an interview for PV & start soon. If you girl is 5 this year, it's too late already.
I went for it already~~ It went pretty smooth and results will be out next week. Thanks darling.
My gal is turning 5 this year~~~ Too late??? .............. dont't scare me.. They still told me once selected, PV starts from next yearr! Except for adhoc type..
Steady lahh... let me know how the PV goes later... dunno I will kena a not... interview supposed to be in Nov...I went for it already~~ It went pretty smooth and results will be out next week. Thanks darling.
My gal is turning 5 this year~~~ Too late??? .............. dont't scare me.. They still told me once selected, PV starts from next yearr! Except for adhoc type..
Maybe diff sch diff practice? Or the sch just desperate to get PV.... free labour...Honestly speaking, it's too late if your girl turns 5 this year.
Reason being you need to be a PV for at least 1 year before registration to qualify under Phrase 2B (if I recall correctly).
Means if your girl is 5 this year, she will be P1 in 2011.
Registration for 2011 is in June/July 2010.
Which means you need to start PV June 2009 or earlier, else you won't qualify.
I was interviewed by the VP. I did state my gal's bdae and asked/tell them b4 they sent me the application....Steady lahh... let me know how the PV goes later... dont know I will kena a not... interview supposed to be in Nov...
Funny thing is... my gal is 4 yrs... your gal is 5 yrs old... but we may do PV next your together!
Who interviewed you? Teacher or Principal? Hope they didn't get the age wrongly... later you waste 1 year's time for PV... did they ask whether your kid is born in Year 2004 or Year 2005?
Anyway, told you that sch Phase 2B not many ppl apply... maybe that's why they still open for PV... as long as you can complete 40 hours from Jan-Jul 2010...
Maybe diff sch diff practice? Or the sch just desperate to get PV.... free labour...
Yesh.. I saw that, that's why I called the school to confirm if they still accept PV at that time.. Nm nm.. dont scare me.. I'll call the school once more to confirm once they select me.Phase 2B2
For a child whose parent has joined the school as a parent volunteer not later than 1 July 2008 and has given at least 40 hours of voluntary service to the school by 30 June 2009; or whose parent is a member endorsed by the church/clan directly connected with the school; or whose parent is endorsed as an active community leader.
Registration: Monday 20th July 2009 and Tuesday 21st July 2009
Ministry of Education, Singapore: Phases of Primary One Registration Exercise
Eh Aut... above is for Year 2010 enrolment.... so for Year 2011 will be "not later than 1 July 2009" ??
Hmmm... you better confirm with the sch...
:embarrassed::embarrassed::embarrassed:Honestly speaking, it's too late if your girl turns 5 this year.
Reason being you need to be a PV for at least 1 year before registration to qualify under Phrase 2B (if I recall correctly).
Means if your girl is 5 this year, she will be P1 in 2011.
Registration for 2011 is in June/July 2010.
Which means you need to start PV June 2009 or earlier, else you won't qualify.
DaddyD is very specific. This is what I mean. Cos I was doing research on PV for my son (I was calculating when I need to go apply for PV if I really need to do PV for him)Phase 2B2
For a child whose parent has joined the school as a parent volunteer not later than 1 July 2008 and has given at least 40 hours of voluntary service to the school by 30 June 2009; or whose parent is a member endorsed by the church/clan directly connected with the school; or whose parent is endorsed as an active community leader.
Registration: Monday 20th July 2009 and Tuesday 21st July 2009
Ministry of Education, Singapore: Phases of Primary One Registration Exercise
Eh Aut... above is for Year 2010 enrolment.... so for Year 2011 will be "not later than 1 July 2009" ??
Hmmm... you better confirm with the sch...
Thanks stonston~ Judging this year's and past yr's results.. Shldn't be a prob to get in, but I'm kiasu abit, so wanna double my chance at 2B instead of 2C.. :tlaugh:DaddyD is very specific. This is what I mean. Cos I was doing research on PV for my son (I was calculating when I need to go apply for PV if I really need to do PV for him)
Btw, Autumn, you applying for Marymount? Just to let you know, if your girl dont get in at P1, dont despair. I know of alot of ppl who manage to transfer into Marymount at P3/P4 If really dont get in, just put her on waiting list & make sure she does very well in other school so that it'll be easier to transfer her over. For Marymount, transfer in cases are required to sit for their EOY exams.
Which zodiac animal is your girl's batch. I know there are certain years with bumper crops and competition gets tougher (like for my son's year, year of golden pig).Thanks stonston~ Judging this year's and past your's results.. Shldn't be a prob to get in, but I'm kiasu abit, so wanna double my chance at 2B instead of 2C.. :tlaugh:
I dont't like the idea of transferring kids halfway.. coz gotta re-adapt environment and all.. So not an opinion for me if I've a choice.. :tlaugh:
Now waiting, see when they will email me before I ask them once more.. :001_302:
She belongs to year of monkey.. Think is the lowest among these few years...Which zodiac animal is your girl's batch. I know there are certain years with bumper crops and competition gets tougher (like for my son's year, year of golden pig).
Technically, yes.just to clarify some doubts.. so meaning by 4 yrs old i must figure out which school i want and apply for PV?
You must check the history of the school's P1 registration. For some schools, even if you stay beside the school, the chances of getting in is very slim!thanks for the clarification. my daughter is no older than your son, only 3 months older. i've put it much thought into it and has sort of decided on a school. its relatively important as we are planning to move closer to the school when the times come.. but however, i was still concerned.. i've heard rumours that some schools would still prefer that parents has done some time as a PV before accepting even though within area.
Congrats baObei~~~~is tat why u canx make it tomolo????I just received the confirmation for PV!! Will call the school up on Mon to double check... :001_302: