Nanyang Girls' High School [*IP]

[turquoise]

Dharma:

turquoise:

Ah yes, I've heard a similar analogy too. How does your dd find RGS, Dharma?

Hi turquoise,

She seems to be happy there, although life is hectic and fast paced. Lots of projects, assignments, competitions, tests. It was a new learning environment last year as RGS conducts its own SBGE program. You know she was from the main stream so took a while to adjust and guess she’s got used the system now.

CCAs ….RGS places a lot importance on this. Normally 2~3 times a week and practices becomes more frequent before competitions (SYF) or even performances. Agree with chengsmummy about the long hours in school but fortunately mine has 2 long days for CCA during weekdays but she goes back on Sat for CCA and SMO training (from 8am to 1pm). I think … overall the exposure is great. She has grown to become more confident in the last 1 year.

Teaching ….I’m not so sure… probably depends on individual teachers. I always tell her not to depend on teachers and do her own learning and she is beginning to understand now. Donno whether tuition is necessary ….. guess it depends on the kids and more importantly u need to find the time for it.

Is your dd choosing RGS?

Thanks, Dharma. Great to hear that your dd loves RGS and has settled in nicely. Yes, my dd's choosing RGS. It is a more suitable school for her based on her personality and subject strengths. In fact, when we first received the DSA confirmation from NYGH, many friends and relatives advised us that NYGH wasn't the right school for her. I agree, although NYGH is a very good school. At the end of the day, it really depends on which school the child will be happier and more comfortable in. I believe most of her classmates are choosing RGS as well.

[turquoise]

CMF:

Hi turquoise


Yes, going back to visit their respective primary school is indeed a highlight for many of the RGS girls! Heard from dd that on the recent Teachers' Day - throngs of them from RGS and the various secondary schools all congregated at their primary schools. It seems to be an annual pilgrimage that they all make on Teachers' Day, and also on other days when there are either half days or no classes for secondary schools - they will try to make a trip to their primary schools then too!

Understand that some of them actually ask for permission sometimes to leave early so that they can make such visits! It is rather heartwarming to know that the secondary students all still keep such strong ties with their primary schools.

I agree. I love that spirit. During Teachers' Day, some of the seniors who came back spoke with their juniors and advised them on which schools they should choose, based on their own experiences so far. This is probably one of the best ways to find out more about the schools, through the girls themselves.

[Dharma]

turquoise:

Yes, my dd's choosing RGS.

Cheers. Welcome to RGS

[turquoise]

Dharma:

turquoise:

Yes, my dd's choosing RGS.

Cheers. Welcome to RGS

Thanks, Dharma.

[2ct]

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Hi 2ct,

My dd's only going to Sec 1 next year. I think you were referring to chengsmummy's dd when you talked about facing obstacles at RGS.

Please don't resort to tossing a coin. I'm sure your decision will become clearer in the days to come. Good luck with the decision. :)[/quote]Hi Turquoise,

Sorry for the mixed up.
Thanks you and mathsparks for the advice. Will seriously consider before making the school selection .

Seems that we have many parent of RGS students sharing their experience.It would be good if parent of NYGH students could also share some of their experience.

[MdmKS]

Any DSA sucess story to either of the schools by mainstream pupils in this forum?

[CrazyDad]

Goto RGS if your dd is really smart, because the worst student there is a 263 student.

[luckystar]

My friend’s d in RGS sec 4 this year, agg 22+, no problem coping also ! dont worry and go ahead !

[CrazyDad]

But there are risks of being one of the worst student in the school. Less opportunity, might lead to lower self esteem.

[luckystar]

In sec, they dont rank the kids, they aims for A1, A2. Although these kids came in with low agg, amazingly, some of them good in language and humanity subjects.


They are happy and looking forward ! I assume they have no problem.