Part 1 - Primary School Registration

*Update: Post Title

Firstly, i am not rambling or complaining about education system in Malaysia because simply, i'm not qualified. I am just a concern parent who wants the best for my kids. And i know parents out there will know how it feels.

Next year, my son will start his Primary years. I really didnt know that we need to register by end of April 2012 for 2013 session. When we realised it, it was too late. Jadi kena cop la as Pendaftaran Lewat yg tak selewat mana pun.

However, my son got a place but not in the prefered school list. Seriously, there are two huge primary schools in my area and judging from the residents statistics, there are not that many children addressed in this area. (my area is kinda vintage, you'll see more elderly people than youngster). How can this happen?!?

One of the reason, the main reason is one of the primary school in my area is a prestige school. So, you'll see that people not within this area akan sibuk2 hantar anak diaorang ni to this school. Ok, like i said before, every parent wants the best for their kids, i dont blame them.

But tolong la JPWPKL, kasi priority to residents within the school area. I've been living in this area since i was 2 years old. Otai la katakan. I cant help to feel sorry for my son. Me being a neglect parent, tak amik port bout school registration.

So, what did i do? Sit and wait for a miracle to happen? No sir! It's time to act! Here are my initiatives to ensure that my son goes to the school within our area:

- Call Unit Sekolah Rendah of JPNWPKL. I asked if i can make an appeal. The officer told me that it's not possible right now. She advised me to wait till the first day of school, and apply for a transfer. Ok, so in the mean time, i have to wait till next year.

- Call the school, asked if there's still a place for Standard 1. If yes, am gonna go to JPWPKL and apply for a transfer immediately. If no place, will have to follow step one. *Update: the school's advise same as Jabatan above. But am still going to Jabatan for an appeal.

- Register my daughter for Standard 1 Year 2015 at the prefered school. Wait for the acceptence letter. Then apply for a transfer for my son. A more firm reason to transfer. But still my son will need to complete Year 1.

With the actions listed above, i've got to think a very good and firm reason for the transfer:

- The school us very very very near to my house. Kira jalan kaki pun bole. Only around 800 meters. The other school is about 3 km from my house.

- My daughter will be schooling there in year 2015.

To be continued...