Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[sharonkhoo]

qcd\" post_id=\"2011760\" time=\"1610372383\" user_id=\"190693:

Hi Cbk, thank you for your sharing, it is great to know that they can acquire useful life skill in RGS. However, the 'rumor' I heard is about the lower performance of RGS students in JC1 and A level in general. Yes, some of them will pick up the exam skills in RI fast, but it could be a painful process for quite a number of them. I just hope our daughters have the same chance to get into good universities and degrees of their choices, I am sure most of RGS girls do go to the universities. Yes, they can be very successful in working life with the project and people skills, that is provided they have sufficient knowledge to get to the interview. It would be good to learn from any parents whose daughters are already in RI and how they cope with the changes. I am sorry if I have created anxiety here, my daughter's Tscore is near the bottom line in RGS, kind of worried after hearing that. Much appreciated!

My daughter was in RGS/RI quite a few years ago (A levels in 2017), so I don't know if there have been significant changes in teaching since she was there. Most of her friends did well (from super-top grades to good enough to get into courses they wanted in local universities). There were some who didn't do as well, but they also had other issues, not purely academic.

All students face the jump between Yr 4 and A levels, and some cope better than others, whether they are in IP schools, O level schools, etc. PSLE score really means very little by that stage. Some kids may not be the top in PSLE score, but have other skills and habits which make them do better, some mature later, etc. Equally, just having a top PSLE score doesn't mean that the student automatically shines at everything all the way to A levels. Just getting into a top school in Sec 1 doesn't guarantee that a student is going to do well at A levels; neither does getting a lacklustre score at PSLE mean that the student is doomed never to achieve top grades at A levels. There are so many things that can affect grades - motivation, maturity, personal issues, distractions (CCA, boyfriend, etc.), family issues, health...

Given that you really can't really guarantee any particular outcomes, the best you can do is to make sure that your daughter develops good study habits, including discipline, time management and motivation, a keenness to learn, a willingness to ask questions, genuine interest in some subjects, etc.

[qcd]

Hi slmkhoo, thanks for the nice sharing.

[Cbk]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2011798\" time=\"1610411448\" user_id=\"28674:

qcd\" post_id=\"2011760\" time=\"1610372383\" user_id=\"190693:

Hi Cbk, thank you for your sharing, it is great to know that they can acquire useful life skill in RGS. However, the 'rumor' I heard is about the lower performance of RGS students in JC1 and A level in general. Yes, some of them will pick up the exam skills in RI fast, but it could be a painful process for quite a number of them. I just hope our daughters have the same chance to get into good universities and degrees of their choices, I am sure most of RGS girls do go to the universities. Yes, they can be very successful in working life with the project and people skills, that is provided they have sufficient knowledge to get to the interview. It would be good to learn from any parents whose daughters are already in RI and how they cope with the changes. I am sorry if I have created anxiety here, my daughter's Tscore is near the bottom line in RGS, kind of worried after hearing that. Much appreciated!

My daughter was in RGS/RI quite a few years ago (A levels in 2017), so I don't know if there have been significant changes in teaching since she was there. Most of her friends did well (from super-top grades to good enough to get into courses they wanted in local universities). There were some who didn't do as well, but they also had other issues, not purely academic.

All students face the jump between Yr 4 and A levels, and some cope better than others, whether they are in IP schools, O level schools, etc. PSLE score really means very little by that stage. Some kids may not be the top in PSLE score, but have other skills and habits which make them do better, some mature later, etc. Equally, just having a top PSLE score doesn't mean that the student automatically shines at everything all the way to A levels. Just getting into a top school in Sec 1 doesn't guarantee that a student is going to do well at A levels; neither does getting a lacklustre score at PSLE mean that the student is doomed never to achieve top grades at A levels. There are so many things that can affect grades - motivation, maturity, personal issues, distractions (CCA, boyfriend, etc.), family issues, health...

Given that you really can't really guarantee any particular outcomes, the best you can do is to make sure that your daughter develops good study habits, including discipline, time management and motivation, a keenness to learn, a willingness to ask questions, genuine interest in some subjects, etc.

Have to agree that PLSE score doesn't mean very much and doesn't determine if one will continue to do well in O and A level. Have heard cases of top scorers who didn't do so well by the time they reach S4, while those who just met the COP doing well and shining. Their self motivation and time management skills is more important. I think its rare that those who continue to stay focus and work hard don't do well.

[sob7]

Hi,


quick question on the Y3 Science (Chem,Bio,Phy) subjects, does anyone know if its in line with pure Science in o levels or more H1-H2 Science ?

[sharonkhoo]

sob7\" post_id=\"2012100\" time=\"1610606146\" user_id=\"135725:

Hi,

quick question on the Y3 Science (Chem,Bio,Phy) subjects, does anyone know if its in line with pure Science in o levels or more H1-H2 Science ?

No school teaches so far in advance! There may be a few elements from A level science taught, but it's essentially O level science. They have to make sure that JAE students can cope when they enter Y5. And RGS/RI students must have stuff to learn in Y5-6.

[Zeal mummy]

Any feedbacks on the school dentist? Thanks!

[sob7]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2012117\" time=\"1610611498\" user_id=\"28674:

sob7\" post_id=\"2012100\" time=\"1610606146\" user_id=\"135725:

Hi,

quick question on the Y3 Science (Chem,Bio,Phy) subjects, does anyone know if its in line with pure Science in o levels or more H1-H2 Science ?

No school teaches so far in advance! There may be a few elements from A level science taught, but it's essentially O level science. They have to make sure that JAE students can cope when they enter Y5. And RGS/RI students must have stuff to learn in Y5-6.

lol thanks, I was looking at my DD2's worksheets and I don't recall having those topics in my time.Maybe I am out of touch
Thanks

[sob7]

I have not seen any updates from NSG on if there will be any competition that would be held this year.

Anyone has seen anything?
Reason I am asking is that if there is no competition, is it still necessary for the gals to attend CCA 3 times a week?
It was supposed to be twice a week for non peak season and 3 times for peak ( competition etc).
Does anyone have insights on the other CCA if its 2 or 3 times a week?There has to be some consistency right?

[coast]

sob7\" post_id=\"2012609\" time=\"1611108388\" user_id=\"135725:

I have not seen any updates from NSG on if there will be any competition that would be held this year.
Anyone has seen anything?
Reason I am asking is that if there is no competition, is it still necessary for the gals to attend CCA 3 times a week?
It was supposed to be twice a week for non peak season and 3 times for peak ( competition etc).
Does anyone have insights on the other CCA if its 2 or 3 times a week?There has to be some consistency right?

MOE has announced that the National School Games would be back in 2021 except for the following sports:-

1\tCricket
2\tFootball
3\tHockey
4\tJudo
5\tNetball
6\tRugby
7\tSoftball
8\tVolleyball
9\tWaterpolo

[mommyNg]

sob7\" post_id=\"2012609\" time=\"1611108388\" user_id=\"135725:

I have not seen any updates from NSG on if there will be any competition that would be held this year.
Anyone has seen anything?
Reason I am asking is that if there is no competition, is it still necessary for the gals to attend CCA 3 times a week?
It was supposed to be twice a week for non peak season and 3 times for peak ( competition etc).
Does anyone have insights on the other CCA if its 2 or 3 times a week?There has to be some consistency right?

My girl's CCA already started training 3 times a week now (supposedly non-peak season) even NSG usually only happens in May-Jul. I think they have not been training much the past one year, so the teacher/coach thinks they should quickly catch up now?