2022 PSLE Discussions & Strategies (born in 2010)

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Aurelia\" post_id=\"2093188\" time=\"1671747807\" user_id=\"199995:

This is a refreshing post. I do get why parents want to get their children into the top schools but I agree that one shouldn’t see it as ‘shortchanged’ if a good student doesn’t choose them.

To some, pace, distance, culture, etc matter more. And those factors do matter too. I know students who have scored the perfect score or near to the perfect score, and could enter any school of their choice, head elsewhere. I believe that these kids and their parents know what they are doing. In fact, I think it takes a rare kind of conviction (rare in the SG context) and wisdom for choosing a non-top school if the kids have been performing consistently well over the years. These kids could very well outperform some of those in the top schools (even if their entire school doesn’t).

I personally know a few of such kids. The ones I know are really happy, confident, unassuming, humble, don’t make a big deal out of their stellar results and encourage others along the way. They are good kids, positive influences to be around with.

At the end of the day, each parent wants the best for their kids. The ones who choose the less travelled paths do too. They know what they’re doing.

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[Jovial_mum]

My DD1 was added to the students' whatsapp group chat for the incoming Sec 1s. Times have changed. Kids have their own whatsapp group for the cohort. 😂 As a parent, I haven't even join any whatsapp group.

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Jovial_mum\" post_id=\"2093254\" time=\"1671771552\" user_id=\"200105:

My DD1 was added to the students' whatsapp group chat for the incoming Sec 1s. Times have changed. Kids have their own whatsapp group for the cohort. 😂 As a parent, I haven't even join any whatsapp group.

Oh wow! Which school is that? How do they get her phone number?

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floppy\" post_id=\"2093020\" time=\"1671673983\" user_id=\"97579:

I think \"worth it\" or not is a very personal thing as each person's considerations / circumstances will be different. IMHO, choosing IP for IP sake, or under the impression that it's 'prestigious' will be a very silly thing to do :siam:

For me: accessibility / location, distance, school's culture / spirit, and general academic standing would be something that I would consider (in no particular order). As such, if I'm in your shoes, RVHS would probably not be among my choices - IP or otherwise. I'm sure you have thought about that before and have decided on your choices as it is Just stick with it and no need to think too much now :imanangel:

Thank you for your 2cents 😃👍

Let’s hope for the best for our children in their next endeavour 💪🇸🇬 may god bless them

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kaisuism\" post_id=\"2093109\" time=\"1671696299\" user_id=\"199574:

Maybe can you tell us where did those balloted out AL 8 students eventually go to? Coz later a well groomed mum might come in and said why short change themselves go school with cop more than 8. Wasted.... Cxxxx SXXX groom their girls differently(For boys Vxxxxxxx, Cxxxxxxx, Sxx etc) ....cannot compare other non IP schools imo.

:rotflmao: “Well groomed mummies” made me laugh non stop

One example: My DD is AL8 and foreign nat
got balloted to her 2nd choice which is an IP school
**Her 1st choice is SNGS O level (COP this year is going up to

We gave up SCGS after talking to one of their teacher during the open house, seems like she’s not impressed with AL8, foreigner some more, it’d be a losing battle, I assumed that’s what she explained to us 😆

My DD fight hard to be a PR/SC through her study here these 3 yrs, not many ppl can understand this but she really loves 🇸🇬

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bbbay\" post_id=\"2093241\" time=\"1671766374\" user_id=\"175278:

I am all for selecting a school based on good fit for the child and not a school with as low COP as the child qualified for. But I am playing devil advocate , to suggest a reason why there are parents who think top schools groom students better.

An analogy of schools group students by their academic learning abilities, be in by class or by streams (Exp/NA/NT). So that school can teach at a pace/contents scope suitable for each class/stream. If instead a class with mixture of fast and slow learners , some may find it bored others may find difficult to follow. Not optimised for best learning outcome.

So a 5 or 6 pointers joining the 3 girls’ school mentioned, are likely to be stretched by those schools. And some parents do want to stretch their child academically.

But still , not all good PSLE performers will auto translate to able handle intense environments. I know of a 263 who can’t take stress and opted for school outside the top 20.


And I know of parents with thinking it is going to be competitive working environment and the child may as well start getting use to it now in secondary school. I personally find it a narrow view and may give the child wrong life perspective. There are many cooperations/compromises too. We should instil balance values to our children.

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bbpinksg\" post_id=\"2093311\" time=\"1671843118\" user_id=\"198702:

:rotflmao: “Well groomed mummies” made me laugh non stop

One example: My DD is AL8 and foreign nat
got balloted to her 2nd choice which is an IP school (RVHS)
**Her 1st choice is SNGS O level (COP this year is going up to They said she can try to appeal but my girl decided not to and just go with RV

We gave up SCGS after talking to one of their teacher during the open house, seems like she’s not impressed with AL8, foreigner some more, it’d be a losing battle, I assumed that’s what she explained to us 😆

My DD fight hard to be a PR/SC through her study here these 3 yrs, not many ppl can understand this but she really loves 🇸🇬

Glad you have a good laugh and your daughter is in control, with advice from her closest love ones.

[blesseddad]

https://www.thewackyduo.com/2022/12/secondary-school-cut-off-point-2023.html?m=1


All schools COP are either the same as previous year or gone up except 1 school which gone down by 2 points.

Any idea what the reason might be?

[zac's mum]

+1 or +2 is nothing surprising. Many SCs put that as their first choice just to push their luck & it paid off.


I’m quite surprised at SMSS +3 though. I mean surprised that AL14 would push their luck when previous year AL11. But taking the risk paid off apparently. Such strategy is probably ok to use in Tiger year (and u should have a safe 2nd choice, or at least a safe 6th choice near home that you’re happy with).

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zac's mum\" post_id=\"2093345\" time=\"1671879177\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2093345 time=1671879177 user_id=53606]
+1 or +2 is nothing surprising. Many SCs put that as their first choice just to push their luck & it paid off.

I’m quite surprised at SMSS +3 though. I mean surprised that AL14 would push their luck when previous year AL11. But taking the risk paid off apparently. Such strategy is probably ok to use in Tiger year (and u should have a safe 2nd choice, or at least a safe 6th choice near home that you’re happy with).[/quote]

So -2 means not many people opt for that school?