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[Jojothehusky]

Kiasuparent1123:

Hi. My daughter has got an agg of 216. She wants to apply for Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School which has an cut off point of 220. Is it a good choice to put? We live in Pasir Ris. Are there any Other good schools in the east as well as hougang sengkang marine parade. Is peya lebar methodist girls a good school for me to choose? It is stated in the book that none were posted from non-affliation last yr. Please help. I need help in choosing sec schools for my daughter.

I'm from plmgs primary. It would be good if she takes up the ACE programme there. There's a bus stop just right outside the sch so it's very convenient. For the none posted case, that I'm not so sure. I've explored the sch before and the auditorium is quite nice although the school's colour is dull.

[jtoh]

Singamama:

hi, my daughter got 253 in her PSLE. She got A*s in Maths, Science and English, A in MT. She has always been good in Maths and Science and is now considering MGS, SCGS and Cedar. Wd be grateful for inputs on the following:

>> Which of these three schools should she choose and why? Pls rank MGS, SCGS and Cedar on overall academic strength
>> Rank them on academic strength in Maths and Science
>> Do you know whether if she does well in school, whether she can get into the IP programmes of these schools in Sec 3 (2013)
>> Which of these schools has a wide mix of races?

thanks!

All three schools are equally good.

COP for 2009: SCGS 251, MGS 250, Cedar 246.

The IP programme will not be applicable to your dd in SCGS and MGS as they will only be implemented to later batches of Sec 1s. At Cedar, about 50 students will be selected to join the IP at Sec 3.

I'm not too familiar with Cedar but both SCGS and MGS offer SBGE programmes. At MGS, there are two classes in the Sophia Blackmore program which caters to high ability students. Your child will be accepted into this if she passes a test. At SCGS, the top 2-3 classes will enjoy the Talent Program. With your dd's score, she will likely be in one of the top 3 classes.

School fees: MGS and SCGS are independent schools so their fees are $200+. Cedar is a govt school so regular fees apply.

In terms of racial mix, I can't comment because I don't have the statistics.

Which school to put first? I would attend the Open Houses to gauge the feel of the school, whether my child feels comfortable in that environment, whether the CCAs appeal to her etc.

[jacz]

Proudparentof2:

jacz:

[quote=\"Proudparentof2\"]
Thank you so much for the suggestion, look it up already - there is no international dance for cca. Sigh...

Any advise on putting Chung Cheng as 1st choice?

There is no harm putting Chung Cheng as 1st choice but realistically,
the chance of getting posted to Chung Cheng is low, considering that their COP was even higher in the past years.

I would say your next choices Gan Eng Seng and Mayflower are good choices as both these are value-added schools (whereas Chung Cheng is not!). With your daughter's COP, her chances are very high indeed.

Thank you kindly for the input. It is much appreciated. May I know what do you mean by value added?[/quote]
Please refer to the blue book for Sec Sch selection, pg G3 to G5. Look at the 3rd column from the right. The more the number of stars, the higher the academic value-add rating.

Both GES Sec and Mayflower have one star each (CCH Yishun has none).
It refers to how a school can turn the child to improve academically by measuring from the PSLE aggregate score at entry level to the child's final performance by the 'O' or 'N' level score.

For example, a score of band 5 by Gan Eng Seng Sec means that on average, a student can score aggregate 14 pts for the 6 subjects (L1B5)at 'O'level. This is good achievement when you compare with another school example, Sch X (not value-add sch), took in higher PSLE scores than GES at Sec 1 but achievement 4 years later at 'O' level is above band 5.

In effect, an academically value-add school literally adds value to enable your child to perform better than expected academically.

[Mad-Eye Moody]

25hourmaid:

Dear Mad-Eye Moody


While all of us are proud of our kids' performance, results, etc, I would suggest that you do not show your support by inserting hundreds and thousands of :udaman: in the forum.

Thank you.

Sorry 25hourmaid... That was my mischievious DS

[yismoms]

May I know if my girl taking HMT in P6 and get a merit. Can she takes HMT in secondary schoool also?? :?

[jtoh]

yismoms:

May I know if my girl taking HMT in P6 and get a merit. Can she takes HMT in secondary schoool also?? :?

Criteria for taking HMT :

* are ranked among the top 10% of the PSLE; or
* are in the top 11% - 30% band who meet the language criteria (i.e. an A* grade in the MTL or at least a Merit in the HMTL)

So if your dd is in the top 30% she can take HMT in secondary school. Check the printed computer slip that came with your dd's PSLE results. It'll state whether she can take HMT.

[georgechen99]

jacz:

Proudparentof2:

[quote=\"jacz\"]

There is no harm putting Chung Cheng as 1st choice but realistically,
the chance of getting posted to Chung Cheng is low, considering that their COP was even higher in the past years.

I would say your next choices Gan Eng Seng and Mayflower are good choices as both these are value-added schools (whereas Chung Cheng is not!). With your daughter's COP, her chances are very high indeed.

Thank you kindly for the input. It is much appreciated. May I know what do you mean by value added?

Please refer to the blue book for Sec Sch selection, pg G3 to G5. Look at the 3rd column from the right. The more the number of stars, the higher the academic value-add rating.

Both GES Sec and Mayflower have one star each (CCH Yishun has none).
It refers to how a school can turn the child to improve academically by measuring from the PSLE aggregate score at entry level to the child's final performance by the 'O' or 'N' level score.

For example, a score of band 5 by Gan Eng Seng Sec means that on average, a student can score aggregate 14 pts for the 6 subjects (L1B5)at 'O'level. This is good achievement when you compare with another school example, Sch X (not value-add sch), took in higher PSLE scores than GES at Sec 1 but achievement 4 years later at 'O' level is above band 5.

In effect, an academically value-add school literally adds value to enable your child to perform better than expected academically.[/quote]
I am a little bit confused. I saw the historical COP of each school are actually very close, means if my aggregate is far from the COP of one school, I will get very less chance to be lucky. If this is true, the 1st option of Chung Cheng (Yishun) is most likely wasting a chance, am I right?

[yismoms]

jtoh:

yismoms:

May I know if my girl taking HMT in P6 and get a merit. Can she takes HMT in secondary schoool also?? :?

Criteria for taking HMT :

* are ranked among the top 10% of the PSLE; or
* are in the top 11% - 30% band who meet the language criteria (i.e. an A* grade in the MTL or at least a Merit in the HMTL)

So if your dd is in the top 30% she can take HMT in secondary school. Check the printed computer slip that came with your dd's PSLE results. It'll state whether she can take HMT.

Hi jtoh,

Thanks a lot.

[NiNi]

Hi all,

I am very glad that I have learnt alot from reading on all the sharings in this forum. I would appreciate some advice for my son. He scores 236 and has 2 bonus points on HMT. We stay in Tampines. Currently, I have made a preliminary list of his 6 choices:

1. Anglican High
2. Nan Chiau High
3. Xin Min
4. Chung Cheng High (Main)
5. Ngee Ann Sec
6. Temasek Sec / Tanjong Katong Sec

Would appreciate your advice if the above choices are realistic or if you have other good suggestions. Thank you in advance!

[yismoms]

jacz:

Proudparentof2:

[quote=\"jacz\"]

There is no harm putting Chung Cheng as 1st choice but realistically,
the chance of getting posted to Chung Cheng is low, considering that their COP was even higher in the past years.

I would say your next choices Gan Eng Seng and Mayflower are good choices as both these are value-added schools (whereas Chung Cheng is not!). With your daughter's COP, her chances are very high indeed.

Thank you kindly for the input. It is much appreciated. May I know what do you mean by value added?

Please refer to the blue book for Sec Sch selection, pg G3 to G5. Look at the 3rd column from the right. The more the number of stars, the higher the academic value-add rating.

Both GES Sec and Mayflower have one star each (CCH Yishun has none).
It refers to how a school can turn the child to improve academically by measuring from the PSLE aggregate score at entry level to the child's final performance by the 'O' or 'N' level score.

For example, a score of band 5 by Gan Eng Seng Sec means that on average, a student can score aggregate 14 pts for the 6 subjects (L1B5)at 'O'level. This is good achievement when you compare with another school example, Sch X (not value-add sch), took in higher PSLE scores than GES at Sec 1 but achievement 4 years later at 'O' level is above band 5.

In effect, an academically value-add school literally adds value to enable your child to perform better than expected academically.[/quote]My dd score is 222 + 2 HMT. I am considering Mayflower and Beatty. May I know from the academical value-add you mentioned. Should I put Beatty (1st choice) and Mayflower (2nd choice). Need your advise!! Thanks. :?: