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Mixed reactions to possible P1 intake increase under Phase 2C
More places for those without prior connection to school may reduce slots for those with links
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The Ministry of Education is reviewing the yearly Primary 1 registration exercise to see how it can set aside more places under Phase 2C, which is for those who do not enjoy any priority admission and is based on the distance between home and school.
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Increasing the intake for Phase 2C of the yearly Primary 1 registration exercise would be a double-edged sword, said parents, depending on which stage they are hoping to apply at.
Madam Sia Yiting, 35, a mother of two, said: "Whether or not it's a good move depends on which other phase those additional slots are going to come from."
