2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[llbros545]

If it’s MSP or nothing at all, I would definitely go for MSP. Your child can always have a go at it. If he were to find it too tough or have problems managing, he can always opt out later on. And MSP is one of the easier 3rd Languages, not quite sure whether it is easier than Malay as a second language.

[ngbrdad]

I guess parents are required to be at the school for the first day. Subsequently no need right ?

[llbros545]

[quote]Hi Edureach, this is new to me. I heard only that a gd number of the boys eventually do well enough to gain places in top few JCs. That's why we are deliberating between CHS & VS IP.[/quote]
By close guess-timates, the top 5 to 10% eventually make it into the top 2 JCS. Maybe even up till the top 15%. The majority of these people eventually make it into HCI though. The rest eventually go into the other JCS, especially NJC and VJC. I do believe strongly that it is a real possibility for a CHS student to eventually make it into the top 2 JCS, provided he works hard.

@ngbrdad Yes, parents can come to school with their children on the first day. Subsequently, there is no need for that.

[pepper spice]

ngbrdad:

Help me to decide should i let ds take msp as 3rd language or nothing at all ? Is it much easier compared to malay as a second language ? If i leave it to him he will surely choose not to.

For me, I would rather my child use the time to read a book, do a sport, music, watch some good TV shows, learn some lifeskills, smell the roses, daydream or enjoy doing nothingness or spend time with family - just my very personal thoughts. Unless the child is really keen or has aptitude for languages.

[szac]

Hi! I need advise for this: my boy get 181 for his PSLE result and I intended to select Commonwealth Sec with their take in marks of 184. I know I need to do an appeal but before I do so can I know will the system select my boy first if he select Commonwealth as his 1st choice(even his marks is 181) to a child that score 186 but select Commonwealth as his 2nd choice.


And for appeal does 3 marks has a higher chance?
Can someone advise?

[Edureach]

llbros545:

[quote]Hi Edureach, this is new to me. I heard only that a gd number of the boys eventually do well enough to gain places in top few JCs. That's why we are deliberating between CHS & VS IP.

By close guess-timates, the top 5 to 10% eventually make it into the top 2 JCS. Maybe even up till the top 15%. The majority of these people eventually make it into HCI though. The rest eventually go into the other JCS, especially NJC and VJC. I do believe strongly that it is a real possibility for a CHS student to eventually make it into the top 2 JCS, provided he works hard.

@ngbrdad Yes, parents can come to school with their children on the first day. Subsequently, there is no need for that.[/quote]
CHS 0-level 2009, L1R5 below 10. My ds was in that batch. Above 75% had 4 bonus pts at their disposal. CHS forms the highest external intake for RI in recent yrs ahead of St. Nicks. RI comes to CHS yearly to promote their school to the graduating batch.

Many who stay in the far north and had made it to NJC/VJC (nett score 4/5 pts) had chosen to place themselves in AJC. These students had chosen practicality over branding.

[Blur Dad]

Pen88n:

vlim:

[quote=\"Blur Dad\"]
Hi phtthp

Thank you very for your help.

I guess, my DS would not have any chance appeal to HCI. As he was already accepted by ACS(I) via DSA. For RI, with T-Socre 256, I guess it is almost impossible.

Will ask my DS to accept the reality and encourage him to work hard in ACS(I).

Hi Blur dad,
I am very happy for you and your ds now. With your encouragement and support, and your ds effort and determination, I believe he will excel in ACS((I)..! :grphug:

Blur dad,
I really glad for you and your DS that you have finally found closure to your sec sch dilemma.

I'm sure your DS will shine in ACSI with your encouragement and guidance and maybe 6 years down the road, you will be sharing with us in KSP that your joy of your DS being one of the top in his ACSI cohort. Sincerely wishing your DS all the best. :celebrate:[/quote]Thank you very much

Thought DS would rub shoulder with those MIW and might be good friend with few of those future leaders in Singapore.

In his future school, not bad also lah. Able to be friends with those rich and mighty. He was happy to see half of his friends in the same sec school and sad to see the other half went to the Bishan.

When my DS was in Pri 4. I told him there are only 2 schools that he should go for this secondary education. RI or HCI. The rest of the schools are “secondary” school. Take a look at those scholars. Either PSC, A* or President scholars, how many come from HCI and RI? Almost 80% - 90%. Most of them go to top uni in US or UK. I ask him should aim high and not just happy to enter local uni and work in the “middle management” level in the future and be happy. Just like a football player, do you think he wants to join Tampanes Rover to compete in Singapore ledge cup or join Man U. or Leverpool to compete in EPL. However, now I think I have to change my view and his.

He always want to be a lawyer, I understand that in local uni, more then 50% of the cohort of law faculty come from RJC (ex RI or RGS), is it true? Those not from the Raffles’ family will be ostracized. Is it true? What is the chances for an IB student to read laws in NUS? What is the percentage of the whole cohort come form IB?

Thank you

[smileplease]

Mummy Bee:

Pen88n:

[quote=\"Mummy Bee\"]245, and staying in Seng Kang.


Our Choices are:

1) Nan Chiau High
2) Anderson Sec
3) Xinmin Sec
4) Dunman Sec
5) Ngee Ann Sec
6)???

Any comment or advice?

Anderson COP is higher than Nan Chiau. Most likely your kid will get in Nan Chiau 1st choice based on your score (unless Nan Chiau COP increase tremendously this year!)

Other school to consider: Chung Cheng High (Yishun)

Thanks Pen88n,

I am still thinking whether to put NCHS or Anderson as 1st choice.[/quote]Mummy bee

With score 245 & above and if you had decided choosing NCHS 1st choice, apply NCHS scholarship and you will get $800.

PM me for its details.

[Dnls_mum]

ngbrdad:

I guess parents are required to be at the school for the first day. Subsequently no need right ?

Parents must attend the orientation on 22 Dec. But don't need to be there on first day in January. Our kids are already in sec school. They should have the confidence to go to the new school on their own. Perhaps just drop them there if you're afraid that they'll get lost on the first day.

[dearmummy]

Hi

Just need to know what the members’ opinions are. If a girl scores 260, what are her chances of getting into RGS.