Primary One Registration Exercise 2008

I've been so quite LUCKY all these while and mostly things come naturally to me when I most needed them (I do no snatch..). I'm quite glad that I've gotten the primary school for my son (it's my first choice of school which i preferred and considered - PXPS aka YPS) that's not very stressful. Got CONCERT BAND mah... haha.. cannot afford him to music lesson so die die must go there lor.... some ppl may think I'm selfish just for my own interest. Wait a minute.. I did ask my son for permission if I can go register him there.. he was quite happy cos he said his preferred girl classmate is going there too.. and he likes music also.. most importantly. Academic wise, I'm not that worried as I have been monitoring him myself and he's like so far so good lor..heehee

29/07/08: Phase 2C Registration Day
YPS is further away from my house but still within 1km.. but JMPS is just 5 mins away only.. My husband and I did argue about this matter and I told him about my concern.. in case of balloting.. and cannot get in.. he said go get MP's help..lols, so he still insist we register him there.. MPs do not entertain this type of matter lah.. Anyway, I went for the registration (just to pacify him) on the first day (Phase 2C ) and my reg number had already exceeded the no of vacancies!! If cannot get in, then I still have other choice like YPS and AIPS.. nevermind lah..

07/08/08 (thurs): Balloting Day
I did not intend to work as a school volunteer just to FIGHT or RESERVE a place, even if I ever want to be one I'll go for CFPS or NLPS. My husband wanted a neighbourhood school for the convenience and journey (and at the meantime my second child will be in K2) in case of RAINY days. The balloting was held in the school hall and was ready to start by the time I reached there, 2.30pm. Names were called and parents got excited about it. Saw one mummy was so happy that she hugged and kissed her son when the name was called and showed on the projector screen. Some just walked off, while some were still hanging around to see who's not in or out.

Quite a number of them was my son's classmates, they were chosen and funny thing was, they were the only child in the family, while no chance for a few with siblings. It's just coincidence mah.. yet someone out there said KELONG one.. I smsed my husband for the results and he's like #$%^*..

Only one day later, he changed his view towards the exercise, probably someone out there had commented or advised on this matter. Then, the only thing that worried me was YPS left only with 28 vacancies for Phase 2C supplementary! Either I have to go AIPS (91 vacancies) or I have to do another balloting if YPS has more registrants than vacancies.

12/08/08 (tues): Phase 2C Supplementary

My hubby asked me to be more sincere to god and helped me pray. I was laughing inside cos I had done earlier when phase 2C was on. I went YPS in the afternoon on the specific day, cos as I can know the response and choose the other choice I have in hand (AIPS was 5 mins away from YPS). When I was filling up the form, the admin staff told me that I was the no. 29th, asked me if I need to consider for the registration as there'll be a balloting if I really filled the form. My heart stopped for a second, and I replied if I really cannot get in YPS, then it's really suay lor.. with a smile of cos..

While on the way to the main gate, I was still thinking if I need to do a change. So I cycled to AIPS for a peep and surprisingly, the surrounding environment is not bad and quite traffic safe for kids compared to JMPS. CCAs in AIPS are quite interesting too.. got in-line skating and gymnastics, these activities are most suitable for my daughter, but not my son.. SIGH...!

About 3 hours later, I rec'd a call from YPS, telling me that my son has successfully secured a place so no balloting is needed. YEAH.... the moment I heard it, my tears almost rolled down out of joy. And no more arguments too.. haha... If let's say my son cannot get in YPS, then I have to make my son play the harmonica in AIPS, at least it's still music lor.. he's quite good in music. I already felt bad for not able to afford him for music lessons, so let the school train him... free somemore.. haha.... sssshhhhhh........

Now, I'm waiting for the letter of confirmation and notice of orientation date.

I always believe in DESTINY.. if my hubby had listened to me earlier, I wouldn't have sleepless nights.. haha... cos I'm always very sincere to god (chinese type) lor...

I have to thanks my dad and mum for supporting my decision, as my dad kept reminding and smsed me for the registration date, my mum for praying hard for me.