Babynat1\" post_id=\"2125169\" time=\"1703054505\" user_id=\"100886:

I would like to know about the Chinese textbooks or Higher Chinese textbooks. I just ordered all textbooks n Higher Chinese except Standard Chinese. Opted for self collection on 26/12, the earliest date for self collection.

Where or how can we find out about the private bus operator for RI? Residing in Pasir ris currently and would like to find out about the private bus transport if any.

Regarding Chinese textbook, if DS is taking HCL, just get HCL textbooks.

kaisuism\" post_id=\"2090547\" time=\"1669521033\" user_id=\"199574:

I have another question on 3rd language. Do we need fill up all 3 choices or we can just fill up 1 or 2 choices?

Not necessary to fill up all 3.

Mama_ambitious\" post_id=\"2089648\" time=\"1669193824\" user_id=\"58805:

Hi all,

My son got an AL5 this year.

I am also on the lookout for parents that hve kids in both RI and ACS I as I need the information to make a call..
My older one is in ACS (I) and doing IB....But now younger one wants to go RI>

Q1 - Any parents that have kids in both schools? I know that has low chances - but then -

Q2 - for those parents here who had kids in RI who entered not with the best score like AL4 - how are they able to cope in this school?
My older one is in ACS (Ind) and he chose that school. My younger one now wants to join RI. I am a bit reluctant as I will have kids in two different streams - like A level and IB.

Can I ask about the culture in RI - understand its IP so there will be projects - so are these also weighted like in ACS or in RI for 100% is based on the year end exams?
Also any other sharing on how tough it get academically as compared to other schools like VS and ACS (I) for boys?
Does it mean that RI kids will have to always face cut-throat competition and keep attending enrichment to keep up?

Also, unlike ACS (Independent) RI has one CCA policy- is that correct?

Thanks for any insights, in advance.


Thanks so so much!

If RI is his first choice, he will find ways to strive for the best for next 6years 😉
My son is Yr2 next year, I only can provide info about the Assessment frame work as enclosed images that we had this year.

If he is discipline and self motivated, he will be fine if he loves studying in that school.
My son did not attend any enrichment classes for all subjects and coping well. Self-drive is crucial rather than our choice for them which we thought is best for them.
Most of his schoolmates or classmates are very helpful, friendly and super playful too😄. They helped each other and not that we thought at first.
Most of them like to spend their time together in school even after school hours.
Above are the experiences that my son had this year and I can see he is happier than in primary school.
Hope above sharing help.
Thank you.

https://postimg.cc/jLwkdzRN

https://postimg.cc/21NTkMcR

lakaik\" post_id=\"2086877\" time=\"1666839601\" user_id=\"137619:

As we will be away in December, so we would like to prepare this ahead. Just wanted to check if anyone have the RI uniform list (like what we need to buy) for secondary 1 student? I noticed that secondary school Uniform is no longer so straight forward. There are tie, badge, jacket etc.....

We bought the following. Because of White, we don’t wash everyday and accumulate for a week to wash by hand first before throw into wash machine to rinse.
* School uniform (white shirt & short pant) - 3sets
* Short pant - 2pcs
* House t-shirt - 1pc (there is a day is to house shirt with white pant) - this need to wait till get the house assigned to.
* PE (t-shirt & short) - 2sets
* Polo-T - 1pc (optional to wear on Friday with white pant) - we got this Polo T to reduce 1 white shirt to wash 😅
* Tie - 1pc for special occasions
* School badge - 1pc
* Jacket (hoodies and windbreaker) - optional
* School socks - optional

kids need to change back school uniform after PE.
They are not allowed to wear PE attire during lessons except PE lesson 😄
Increase laundry tasks during weekend😅

Hope above helps.

lakaik\" post_id=\"2086877\" time=\"1666839601\" user_id=\"137619:

As we will be away in December, so we would like to prepare this ahead. Just wanted to check if anyone have the RI uniform list (like what we need to buy) for secondary 1 student? I noticed that secondary school Uniform is no longer so straight forward. There are tie, badge, jacket etc.....

Based on last year’s experience & recall correctly, DSA students would receive booklist and date to purchase books and uniforms in somewhere November. They can purchase early December at school before the results of school posting is released. Or order online & home delivery or pickup from school.

lakaik\" post_id=\"2080727\" time=\"1662042597\" user_id=\"137619:

Received call at around 8.30pm - RI Sports - CO :please:
The coach mentioned that official email will be sent next Tuesday by admission office.

Congrats!
Does it mean that the rest of domains will be notified by 6 Sep which is within the timeline given?😉
Good luck!
All the best in PSLE!💪🏻💪🏻

RRK\" post_id=\"2080700\" time=\"1662035284\" user_id=\"182082:

I wonder why they put 6-9 on their website for successful applicants when they are actually calling up much earlier. 😅😅

If you are referring to RI, usually sport domain receive call earlier before official communication on ie this year on 6-9 Sep.
All the best!

Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2079595\" time=\"1661322737\" user_id=\"135989:

RI is due out by 31 August (at least for some domains) so don't lose faith

Is there notification the release date from RI?
Thank you in advance.

My friend’s son just received CO from ACSI for swimming via call.

Tiancai900\" post_id=\"2074236\" time=\"1657695336\" user_id=\"181782:

This is based on my observations, talking to friends who are in the industry and feedback from parents.
The first preferred pick will be from that pool. That’s the best way to benchmark or predict PSLE results. No surprises or stressing the secondary school system later on.
For academic domain, only the tests from elite schools are considered. So, if a child is in neighbourhood school, chances are, the school will not be invited for the tests thus no matter how good you are, you will not get past shortlist round. Thus, DSA is irrelevant because the most reliable means of getting into a good school is based on PSLE results.
Just my thoughts going through this process now.

Not true. I met students from neighbourhood schools during RI DSA test early July.
My son and his friends are studying in RI and they were from neighbourhood school too. They received offers through DSA last year.
Their PSLE results were between AL4-6. Many of DSA boys are with AL4-5 in my son’s class.
So, DSA selection is not based on elite school or from GEP group. As long as the candidate meets their selection criteria, chances are there.
Ultimate goal is focus & do well in PSLE and can have more choices to choose from.
All the best!