Applicants at popular primary schools face early balloting

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Parents hoping to clinch spots for their children at three popular schools — CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School, Nan Hua Primary School and Henry Park Primary School — will have to go through balloting earlier than in previous years.

The number of registrations under Phase 2A (2) had already exceeded the vacancies yesterday, the first day registrations were open under this phase.

Phase 2A (2) is for children whose parents or siblings are former students of the school. In past years, balloting was not required in this phase as it is considered an early stage of the Primary 1 registration exercise.

However, starting this year, all schools have to reserve at least 40 places for children with no connection to the school of their choice. These 40 places are split between Phase 2B and 2C.

Phase 2B is for children whose parents are school volunteers or active community leaders, or are endorsed by the church or clan directly tied to the school; the latter phase is for children with no connections to the school.

Yesterday, at three other schools — Yu Neng Primary School, Radin Mas Primary School and Catholic High School — the number of registrations were also close to exceeding the number of vacancies.

Phase 2A (2) closes today (July 15). The results will be announced by Thursday.