Victoria vs SJI for Secondary
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No need for sorry, its just a healthy debacle!
RI does consider SJI a rival in Rugby, in B divs, the 3rd and 4th spots are always belonging to RI and SJI, ACS(i) and SASS always get the top 2. However, the 3rd and 4th spots are still up for grabs and in recent memory, it was always either RI or SJI.
Both RI and SJI are also independent which means that it would be difficult for poorer families in the lower range of PSLE intakes in these schools (Scholarships and all that).
Citing the recent presidential elections is not much of a strong point, as you can also clearly see just by simply standing outside RI that many of it’s sudents are from well-to-do families. -
For the case of dropping cca’s if you compare from a few years back, the cca’s are all still the same, and new ones are even sprouting up (like football this year)
Furthermore, the case of students being asked to leave the school was heresay at best. I have also heard about this and asked many of my colleagues and even some school teachers, and they said to their memory, this has never happened.
Sji is very protective of its students, they wouldn’t let anyone go like that.
Also, though in RI there are those from humble backgrounds, the majority is not. Majority of the students come from alumni families with well-to-do parents. -
yeah we should just leave it at that. many top schools have many stories like these.
Though, that could just have been an expulsion due to bad grades (which is understandable), but yeah, sensitive issue.
The bottom line is, both VS and SJI are top schools, both have similar merits but have some major differences. Its like Pepsi or Coke, Sprite or 7up. Its now all up to personal preference. -
My son is currently at St. Stephen’s School and obviously, we are keen on getting him at SJI. However, we live in Tanjong Katong/Haig Road area which is far from SJI. Therefore, we’re also looking at VS as an alternative. He got A’s in his SA1 results so we think he will be able to manage the COP of both schools (on a side note - should we also apply him at both school’s IP?).
Anyway, assuming his PSLE scores qualifies him at SJI and VS, which should we choose? In this case, should school location/travel time be a major factor? -
Is the principal from Victoria good? Is he able to motivate the students and teachers? Attended the open house last Sat. His speech did not seem to leave a deep impression for the audience, compared to other open house that we attended.
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jonesy:
I think its impt to ask the boy which he prefers too, since his SA1 results are good, why dun you consider applying for DSA(Academic) into SJI too ?My son is currently at St. Stephen's School and obviously, we are keen on getting him at SJI. However, we live in Tanjong Katong/Haig Road area which is far from SJI. Therefore, we're also looking at VS as an alternative. He got A's in his SA1 results so we think he will be able to manage the COP of both schools (on a side note - should we also apply him at both school's IP?).
Anyway, assuming his PSLE scores qualifies him at SJI and VS, which should we choose? In this case, should school location/travel time be a major factor?
There are a couple of buses like 966 and 5 which uses PIE from Jalan Toa Payoh that goes to Jalan Eunos in 10 mins. Not sure if that helps. -
emoh:
He said he prefers SJI. Anyway, we've applied him for DSA (IP) at both schools. If he does not qualify, there's always the PSLE score route.
I think its impt to ask the boy which he prefers too, since his SA1 results are good, why dun you consider applying for DSA(Academic) into SJI too ?jonesy:
My son is currently at St. Stephen's School and obviously, we are keen on getting him at SJI. However, we live in Tanjong Katong/Haig Road area which is far from SJI. Therefore, we're also looking at VS as an alternative. He got A's in his SA1 results so we think he will be able to manage the COP of both schools (on a side note - should we also apply him at both school's IP?).
Anyway, assuming his PSLE scores qualifies him at SJI and VS, which should we choose? In this case, should school location/travel time be a major factor?
There are a couple of buses like 966 and 5 which uses PIE from Jalan Toa Payoh that goes to Jalan Eunos in 10 mins. Not sure if that helps.
Will check the bus routes but an SJI teacher said taking bus 48 from Marine Parade at 6:30 AM will bring the student to SJI around 7:15 AM. -
jonesy:
He said he prefers SJI. Anyway, we've applied him for DSA (IP) at both schools. If he does not qualify, there's always the PSLE score route.
I think its impt to ask the boy which he prefers too, since his SA1 results are good, why dun you consider applying for DSA(Academic) into SJI too ?emoh:
[quote=\"jonesy\"]My son is currently at St. Stephen's School and obviously, we are keen on getting him at SJI. However, we live in Tanjong Katong/Haig Road area which is far from SJI. Therefore, we're also looking at VS as an alternative. He got A's in his SA1 results so we think he will be able to manage the COP of both schools (on a side note - should we also apply him at both school's IP?).
Anyway, assuming his PSLE scores qualifies him at SJI and VS, which should we choose? In this case, should school location/travel time be a major factor?
There are a couple of buses like 966 and 5 which uses PIE from Jalan Toa Payoh that goes to Jalan Eunos in 10 mins. Not sure if that helps.
Will check the bus routes but an SJI teacher said taking bus 48 from Marine Parade at 6:30 AM will bring the student to SJI around 7:15 AM.[/quote]Yes bus 48 is another fast route as it uses ECP too. -
Thought of revisiting this topic for the sec school posting exercise, especially as we'll be moving to Bedok/Upper East Coast area next year so SJI will be farther from our current place.
My son's PSLE score is 255, which should easily qualify him at SJI (coming from an affiliated school). With SJI now having IP, he prefers this. For Victoria, last year's COP for Victoria was 252 (don't know about IP).
What are the chances of this selection: 1) SJI-IP; 2) VS-IP; 3) SJI; 4) VS? Or should SJI be 2nd choice? He wants to go to SJI but for us VS would be much more convenient for him..jonesy:
He said he prefers SJI. Anyway, we've applied him for DSA (IP) at both schools. If he does not qualify, there's always the PSLE score route.
I think its impt to ask the boy which he prefers too, since his SA1 results are good, why dun you consider applying for DSA(Academic) into SJI too ?emoh:
[quote=\"jonesy\"]My son is currently at St. Stephen's School and obviously, we are keen on getting him at SJI. However, we live in Tanjong Katong/Haig Road area which is far from SJI. Therefore, we're also looking at VS as an alternative. He got A's in his SA1 results so we think he will be able to manage the COP of both schools (on a side note - should we also apply him at both school's IP?).
Anyway, assuming his PSLE scores qualifies him at SJI and VS, which should we choose? In this case, should school location/travel time be a major factor?
There are a couple of buses like 966 and 5 which uses PIE from Jalan Toa Payoh that goes to Jalan Eunos in 10 mins. Not sure if that helps.
Will check the bus routes but an SJI teacher said taking bus 48 from Marine Parade at 6:30 AM will bring the student to SJI around 7:15 AM.[/quote] -
jonesy:
The IB diploma in SJI vs the Cambridge A-Level examinations in VJC, which one is your son more inclined towards? This should be another major aspect to consider.Thought of revisiting this topic for the sec school posting exercise, especially as we'll be moving to Bedok/Upper East Coast area next year so SJI will be farther from our current place.
My son's PSLE score is 255, which should easily qualify him at SJI (coming from an affiliated school). With SJI now having IP, he prefers this. For Victoria, last year's COP for Victoria was 252 (don't know about IP).
What are the chances of this selection: 1) SJI-IP; 2) VS-IP; 3) SJI; 4) VS? Or should SJI be 2nd choice? He wants to go to SJI but for us VS would be much more convenient for him..
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