lovinglife\" post_id=\"2127623\" time=\"1705906376\" user_id=\"63813:

IP or OP
Four years, neither too long nor too short. Back when the PSLE results brought disappointment, my DS narrowly missed the cutoff for his dream school. Opting for other IP schools as a secondary choice was understandable. However, my DS felt dissatisfied and opted for the OP path, viewing the O levels as an opportunity for redemption to showcase his abilities. Four years later, back in the arena, he fought hard.

Fast forward to 11/1/24, he managed to prove to himself 他终于对得起自己了, by scoring 9 distinctions and gaining eligibility to join any JC of his choice.

Sometimes, we just have to trust and have faith in our children. Offering them unwavering support when they face setbacks is crucial. Remember that as one door closes, another one opens.

lovinglife\" post_id=\"2127623\" time=\"1705906376\" user_id=\"63813:

IP or OP
Four years, neither too long nor too short. Back when the PSLE results brought disappointment, my DS narrowly missed the cutoff for his dream school. Opting for other IP schools as a secondary choice was understandable. However, my DS felt dissatisfied and opted for the OP path, viewing the O levels as an opportunity for redemption to showcase his abilities. Four years later, back in the arena, he fought hard.

Fast forward to 11/1/24, he managed to prove to himself 他终于对得起自己了, by scoring 9 distinctions and gaining eligibility to join any JC of his choice.

Sometimes, we just have to trust and have faith in our children. Offering them unwavering support when they face setbacks is crucial. Remember that as one door closes, another one opens.

emoh\" post_id=\"2126828\" time=\"1704894841\" user_id=\"10618:

MGS seems to be having mixed form classes

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1jEZPzZJHm9k76GwyjZ23rI66BKdrQu7E?usp=sharing

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2126838\" time=\"1704930223\" user_id=\"143605:

Thanks for sharing emoh.... (reverse spelling of home =).... )
I am not sure if this change will benefit all students. Could be an effort to replace what was removed earlier. my girl batch will not be affected by these recent changes.

manorway\" post_id=\"2126829\" time=\"1704899903\" user_id=\"9303:

Is it OK to just share all the documents meant for MGS parents in a forum? I have not read everything on the folder but just wondering if it is right.

emoh\" post_id=\"2126828\" time=\"1704894841\" user_id=\"10618:

MGS seems to be having mixed form classes

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1jEZPzZJHm9k76GwyjZ23rI66BKdrQu7E?usp=sharing

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2126079\" time=\"1704077466\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2126079 time=1704077466 user_id=53606]
I wonder why in dual-track IP-OP schools, the form classes are still separate. Has no school even considered having mixed form classes in the same spirit as the govt’s intent with rolling out FSBB?[/quote]

AHsDad\" post_id=\"2126361\" time=\"1704345985\" user_id=\"172457:

At end of Y2, an IP student would have covered Y3 topics alrdy right?

ynwa9\" post_id=\"2126265\" time=\"1704247295\" user_id=\"48765:

Does anyone here have any insights into O level track students making the transition to IP at the end of Year 2? Are grades still the main criteria? Are there many cases of this happening in schools like SJI and ACSI?

ynwa9\" post_id=\"2126265\" time=\"1704247295\" user_id=\"48765:

Does anyone here have any insights into O level track students making the transition to IP at the end of Year 2? Are grades still the main criteria? Are there many cases of this happening in schools like SJI and ACSI?

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2126205\" time=\"1704169064\" user_id=\"2964:

I think the above is the primary reason behind sbb, and it is a good call. Putting them together in general form classes is a “by product”, prob a way of how sbb can be managed logistically. It isnt the fundamental reason for sbb.

manorway\" post_id=\"2126192\" time=\"1704158503\" user_id=\"9303:

FSBB is different. They are given NA kids who can take subjects at a higher level a chance to take the subject with Express kids. I agree with that.

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2126189\" time=\"1704157262\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2126189 time=1704157262 user_id=53606]
All the above reasons were also reasons why Normal stream continued to be segregated from Express stream, until a few years ago.

As for moving around constantly to different classrooms (form class being the homeroom), this is currently what happens daily in FSBB schools; as well as in Polys and Unis. The pros of FSBB have turned out to far outweigh the cons.[/quote]

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2126097\" time=\"1704088005\" user_id=\"143605:

Whatever you are proposing will only affect dual tracks schools. If there is this line, which my girl is not aware of, this proposal would not applicable for all schools and will not make the line disappear. There are pure IP schools and pure G3 schools and pure non-IP schools too.

Based on my own observation, at CCAs, the different streams students works together welll and there isnt any divide. The students never bother to classify who is from which stream in specific. i only know her CCA mate from IP comlains now and then, their exams are horribly harder. Not sure if she did comparison before though.

If there is no problem, no need to fix. Unless you hear otherwise?

manorway\" post_id=\"2126187\" time=\"1704156799\" user_id=\"9303:

CCA is already mixed in dual tracks. Recess and lunch time too. Can't the kids make friends in CCA, recess and lunch? Why isn't that enough?

In fact, my kids told me no one cared if the others are IP or OP. All wear the same uniform in the canteen and field.

Logistically it is a nightmare. In some schools, I was told the IP and OP kids may not be in the same block. Imagine if they are mixed, then on a daily basis, they have to change class so many times for different subjects.

Just because they are in PE and music together does not mean the kids will automatically become friends either. If they want to befriend each other, there are already CCA, lunch and recess time to do that.

One of my kids had to go to 4 different classrooms EVERYDAY in P5 and P6 because the form classes integrated GEP and MS. And the 4 classrooms change was excluding computer lab, music room, PE venue. The poor kids spent a lot of time packing and unpacking... but in the end, MOST kids still just mixed with a handful of friends sitting close to them.

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2126149\" time=\"1704099620\" user_id=\"143605:

Saw they read different books for E Lit. IP girls do not need to buy Geo textbook.

CCA mate complains the Hist WA paper and mentioned it is harder than express stream paper.

For school with AL range AL4 to AL17, I seriously don't think it is realistic to set same EOY papers. But we never verify.