Just sharing further on this super old post that i made. Nope, my DD did not transfer to IP track. In fact, SCGS continued to provide her with multiple opportunities to groom her as a leader and in character-building. She went on to score 6 points for O levels. She got into ACSI. And went on to score 44/45 for IB. We are thankful for this wondrous journey. Bottomline, she enjoyed all her years in SCGS and ACSI tremendously.

Hi hi, may I know what’s the appeal’s outcome? Successful? My daughter has 8M this year. First choice too.

Thank you.

tint htoo naing\" post_id=\"2134155\" time=\"1716427065\" user_id=\"144972:[quote=\"tint htoo naing\" post_id=2134155 time=1716427065 user_id=144972]
Hi, my daughter is interested to join SCGS in secondary 2. Since it is the June holidays now, I am wondering what activities I can sign her up for to give her a better chance to get into the school? Any form of advice is appreciated! Thanks![/quote]

Rei_l\" post_id=\"2130884\" time=\"1710755370\" user_id=\"204256:

Thank you all for your replies!
I didn't appeal but really regret not doing so. Does that decrease my chances of getting in?
Thanks.

Rei_l\" post_id=\"2130822\" time=\"1710687796\" user_id=\"204256:

I'm a Sec2 student in an SAP IP school.
I've been thinking of transferring to SCGS bc it's my dream school and I don't really fit into my previous SAP sch. It is also more convenient for me to travel there and for EJC too. For my PSLE, I scored 8M and placed scgs as my top choice, but sadly didn't get in. My results at the start of sec1 was shaky, but its better now.
I've looked through the previous few posts, and I have a few questions
I plan to transfer to IP, is there a way I can do it sooner or should I apply for the transfer and take the exam?
I want to transfer ASAP if possible ( even in Sec 2 its fine )
The CCA in my current sch is known to have a strong team in SCGS, I want to continue with that CCA but what are the chances I will get in?
There are subjects that are special to SCGS, will it be challenging to learn it?
What is the start and end time of the school?

Some info:
My results in Sec 1 was starting as a gpa of 3, now its at gpa 3.5 based on last year EOY. My chinese and english are the weaker ones, both at C, while the rest of my subjects are A1. May I know if my results are good enough to get into the school?
Thank you. 🤗

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2130836\" time=\"1710724966\" user_id=\"143605:

From my understanding, mid sec sch transfers, are purely based on sec 1 or 2 results. PSLE results will not be relevant anymore.
Sch has the autonomy to choose the candidate who wld have the right fit, including academic strength, correct mentality, can contribute their skillset to sch, among those who applied, when a vacancy is available.

Avenue3\" post_id=\"2123878\" time=\"1701138790\" user_id=\"45412:

Hi,

anyone knows what is the level expected for Strings CCA. My girl is in G6 ABRSM and intends to play G5 pieces for audition. She is in G5 theory.

Thank you.

kab\" post_id=\"2125441\" time=\"1703315107\" user_id=\"7705:

My girl got balloted out from SCGS IP. SG citizen, AL8D, first choice SCGS IP.
Already submitted the appeal form. Just hope for the best!

phtthp\" post_id=\"2123727\" time=\"1701045682\" user_id=\"35251:

When January 2024 comes, the audition process to join a Cca, is going to be extremely competitive. You need to list down a few Ccas, in the event due to strong competition amongst the new Sec 1 students, u failed to get your desired Cca.

Example
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1)
Suppose your 1st choice Cca is \"Dance\". So you attend their audition conducted, they assess you but in the end, failed to enter into Dance Cca.

(SCGS is very good & reknown for her Dance Cca)

2) suppose your 2nd choice Cca is \"Debate\". So, u attend their debate audition. Suppose also din get into Debate Cca, because Debate is also highly popular.

Why popular?


Debate training is a very important core life skill. If one can speak well with confidence, when u grow up, in your future job assignment(s), your boss, your future colleagues will tend to look at you differently. Compared to another worker who don't like to talk much, only a busy bee.


3) Suppose your 3rd choice is a \"Uniform group\" Cca. The same thing will happen. People inside this Cca, will start to audition u. It doesn't mean that by default,

just because
u missed being selected for your first two Cca (Dancing + Debate), then,
SCGS will automatically slot your daughter into a \"Uniform group\" Cca. No, it doesn't work like this.
In fact,
the Teachers in charge or the Selection panel team of \"Uniform group\" will highly favor those, who have chosen the particular Uniform group, as their 1st choice Cca, not as 3rd choice Cca. Anyway, they will still continue, proceed to audition your daughter, for the \"Uniform group\" Cca, assess whether she is suitable or not.

Priority to join \"Uniform group\" Cca will go to those who opted for this Cca as their first choice, followed by the next group who have chosen Uniform group as their 2nd choice. So on and so forth.

Why ?

Because if u choose Uniform group as your 1st choice Cca, they know that the students' commitment, their heart Is there, for that particular Uniform group Cca, selected. Is the condition or the attititude of your heart, that counts.


Summarise
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in every Cca that u choose, there will always be people there inside, to audition your girl. So, there is no such thing as \"by default, any old how slot your girl into a Cca\".

Why ?

The school can't do this. What if your girl totally not interested in that particular Cca ? Join less than 3 months or joined halfway through, then come and tell the Teacher in charge that she want to bye bye, quit that Cca ? Will be wasting everybody's time. SCGS won't force a cow to drink water, if the cow is unwilling to drink, in the first case. The school won't force a Cca down your throat, if u don't even welcome nor want it.

4) if failed to join Uniform group Cca, your daughter will still have to choose what other remaining balance Cca that is still left, she can possibly join. That is, those with vacancies, and still must attend audition.

The entire Sec 1 audition process, to join a Cca, is very competitive. So, during this remaining left one whole month of December, since this week is the last week of November 2023, go to SCGS school website, take a good look at ... what are all the Ccas available, and start to list down your short listed Ccas, one by one.