Hi All,


Does anyone has a good HMT tuition centre in Bishan/Thomson/TPY area to recommend? Next year son will be taking O level .

TIA

ngl2010:

Manga32:

What is one student's life at Raffles Institution?

Is it long long hours at school and returning at 7+pm in the evening?
Are the students very competitive?
No doubt about the school's facilities, there are vast facilities as far as I know.

Regarding hours in school, it depends on your DS's CCA and whether he has additional subjects (MEP, CSP, 3rd language, etc). The school's official release time is as follows:
Monday: 3.30 pm
Tuesday: 1.50 pm
Wednesday: 3.30 pm
Thursday: 2.10 pm
Friday: 12.30 pm
CCA's frequency depends on each CCA but at least 2 times a week. Sports CCA usually has higher practice frequency.

There is competition amongst students but it is not the type where students are selfish. Students actually help each other. If they ask their friends to explain, their friends will explain. If they post questions in their class Whatsapp group, their classmates will answer.

To supplement

Mon, Wed and Fri are CCA days, certain sports require them to go back to school on Sat as well. On these days esp Mon n Wed , i dont see my boy until 7.30pm

Tue - early release are for students to attend 3rd language classes
Thurs - MSP-RSP

I agree they are a rather collaborative lot, dont be shy, ask and the classmates will help. There are PSLs to help them as well

Searchingyou:

I went to make an enquiry yesterday (hougang branch).. the lady is unable to explain and provide more details... and busy replying her whatsapp... A student came to her with a set of worksheet and told her:\" I have already done this worksheet a few weeks ago..\" ..She replied she will get another one for him....OMG, soooo poor management...

Are you referring to the Kovan Heartland Mall ?

ngl2010:

During DS time, generally the class will be divided into 3 based on music ability. 1/3 of the class will be doing arts for the first 1/3 of the year, 1/3 of the class will be doing music for the first 1/3 of the year and another 1/3 of the class will be doing design (or is it computer studies?) for the first 1/3 of the year. Then they rotate.

i see...thanks :boogie:

My helper did not come back in Dec recently. My family is trying to get adjusted to life w/o helper. Decided not to get one replacment bcos boy is in Sec 1 and nobody at home during day.


anyone has got good tips to share…roughly how long to get adjusted?
anyone to recommend as part time helper?

ngl2010:

monmon31:

Hi hi,


need help..what does PL stands for? is it Philosophy

Can I assume that A/C/CS stands for Arts/Music/Computer Studies??

PL - Philosophy

Not sure about A/C/CS because during DS time it was written as Arts Design Music.

:thankyou: ngl2010

1 more question, do they do arts for 1 term, then follow by music next term or it will alternate?

icemocha:

very nice video.


May I also know how are classes for Year 1s, being arranged? Is it randomly? or third lang ? or ... Thanks.

random as far as I see....DS's classmates are from various schools ( all previous schoolmates/classmates spilt up...only 3 with him), hv varying scores and best part has 6 kids with Christian names starting w D...etc. I wonder how teacher is going to call them...

Hi hi,


need help…what does PL stands for? is it Philosophy

Can I assume that A/C/CS stands for Arts/Music/Computer Studies??

lalaland:

Is Tuesday the day for elective programs / 3rd language?


What about Thursdays?

Thanks.

got this from their presentation on orientation day

Tues for electives - 3rd language/CCP
- academic Enrichment and Support

Thurs for electives - AEP/MEP/RSP-MSP
- academic Enrichment and Support

Hi Hi,


Anyone's kid is in 1L and 1K? Can pm me so that we can include you into the parent's wats apps chat group ?

Am trying to connect to as many parents as we can since our boys will be together for the next 6 years...