Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[JustKP]

edanson:

Hi All,


Anyone know if there is any benefit for taking higher chinese in secondary school ? Very Curious :?

Lately, I come across many cases of parents who told me that their kids will be taking higher chinese :!:
I am rather surprised as these kids were not taking higher chinese in their primary school. I am just wondering if there is any benefit in doing so, won't these kids be at higher risk of failing their chinese subject ? Or is there any hidden benefit which some of us may not know :oops:

I only know that taking higher chinese will benefit those taking 'o' level as they can deduct 2 points if they pass the higher chinese. But for IP programs, there is no 'o' level so why go through the trouble and suffer ?

Anyone here knows why ??
:idea:

One of the requirements for ''A\" level is to take H1 MTL as a subject. However, if you obtained D7 or better in HMT at the \"O\" level, you would have deemed to have fulfilled the H1 MTL requirement and hence you have less one subject to take for \"A\" level. This means more time for other subjects.

Hope the above helps.

[edanson]

So I see. :idea:


Thank you JustKP and Augmum. :thankyou:

[mathsparks]

One more consideration, edanson: If the child is very good with chinese, he can continue to take it at A levels and have it included for admission to local Unis.

[edanson]

mathsparks:

One more consideration, edanson: If the child is very good with chinese, he can continue to take it at A levels and have it included for admission to local Unis.

Thank you Mathsparks.

[mathsparks]

Just wondering if anyone has received a copy of student handbook. :? Is it something like a calendar/planner?

[kiasuson]

mathsparks:

Just wondering if anyone has received a copy of student handbook. :? Is it something like a calendar/planner?

There are some delay in the printing.

[2ppaamm]

Hi,


My son did MEP in RI. He enjoyed it very much, though the master classes can make him fall asleep. On the whole, he liked it quite a bit compared to other courses in the school. He particularly enjoyed the listening log part and he actually enjoyed the assignments!

[ApronMama]

2ppaamm:

Hi,


My son did MEP in RI. He enjoyed it very much, though the master classes can make him fall asleep. On the whole, he liked it quite a bit compared to other courses in the school. He particularly enjoyed the listening log part and he actually enjoyed the assignments!

Hi 2ppaamm, How is RI DSA (via Music) related to those doing MEP? What is the criteria for doing MEP using piano? and what is the drop out rate like? Thanks.

[MJ2010]

Does anyone know of a guy who likes to shoot videos of boys in school uniform at Bishan MRT station. He is nicknamed Bishan Gay. He seems to be rather popular among the RI boys. Not only my DS and his friends mentioned about him (they say him weird), I am appalled when one of my son’s primary school friend joined his facebook as a fan. This morning my son sms saying that his classmate bluetoothed a photos of Bishan Gay. Well, from the facebook, he looks like a 40 yr old uncle. Maybe he just want to be friendly or what. Anyway, I hope he pose no harm to other kids.

[phankao]

MJ2010:

Does anyone know of a guy who likes to shoot videos of boys in school uniform at Bishan MRT station. He is nicknamed Bishan Gay. He seems to be rather popular among the RI boys. Not only my DS and his friends mentioned about him (they say him weird), I am appalled when one of my son's primary school friend joined his facebook as a fan. This morning my son sms saying that his classmate bluetoothed a photos of Bishan Gay. Well, from the facebook, he looks like a 40 yr old uncle. Maybe he just want to be friendly or what. Anyway, I hope he pose no harm to other kids.

This \"bishan gay\" has been there for many many years... always can find him at KFC bishan. He's harmless. I wouldn't advise the boys to talk to him lah. He's definitely older than 40s.

http://www.asiaone.com/Digital/News/Story/A1Story20080811-81738.html