Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[Dharma]

Can’t agree more, applecore.


My posting was with intention of correcting the inaccurate info. by another forummer.

Cheers

[ezmum]

applecore:

Hi wmd,


There are actually 3 girls ranked higher than Michelle Lim.

Thanks Dharma for your contribution.

Hi wmd,

You're very welcome.

If I'm not wrong, the list released by MOE is more or less according to T-scores, with the 'invisible' 6 decimal places which we don't get to see. We only see the absolute scores. Nevertheless, I feel that there is really very little separating these top pupils as exams can be very unpredictable. Change another set of papers/markers (especially for the composition papers) and I'm sure the rankings within the top 13 will also change.

It is quite futile obssessing over who is ranked where. They are all equally outstanding students and may I add, not only this 13 top pupils but the many who did well enough to enter RGS. All of the girls are academically-inclined and have the potential to go far in whatever field they choose in future. Just my 2 cts worth! :lol:

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Well said.

[mrschan]

I totally agree with ezmum and applecore. I don’t really see the need to sieve out the better classes from the rest. PSLE is already over. Good grades at PSLE may not translate to similar success at secondary level. Afterall, secondary school is a different ball game.


Here’s wishing all RGS sec 1 girls a smooth transition to a brand new school life!

[red rose]

Hi ! Can any kind soul please enlighten me with regards to the calculation of exam scores in RGS? In the handbook given out to year 1s, on top of the usual 7 subjects (EL, MT, Maths, Science, Lit., History & Geog.), there are another few (like Art, Music, Food & Nutrition etc) grouped under 'Aesthetics' as examinable subjects. Does this mean that the individual scores here can also be considered as 'core' subjects and used to calculate the final GPA ? Or are pupils only given grades for these subjects ? How many core subjects are there in total to choose from for the final computation ? By electives, do I presume correctly that the subjects are 3rd language & the special programmes only ? :?


I would also like to enquire about merit-core CCAs. I understand that some merit CCAs allow selected Sec 1s to take them as core CCAs, while several others (eg. PA/photography/tribune) only allow them to start taking them as core CCAs in Sec 2, if they had performed well in that CCA in Sec 1. Does anyone know which CCAs start allowing Sec 1s to take them as core, if deemed good enough ?

Thank you !!!

[Dharma]

red rose:

Hi ! Can any kind soul please enlighten me with regards to the calculation of exam scores in RGS? In the handbook given out to year 1s, on top of the usual 7 subjects (EL, MT, Maths, Science, Lit., History & Geog.), there are another few (like Art, Music, Food & Nutrition etc) grouped under 'Aesthetics' as examinable subjects. Does this mean that the individual scores here can also be considered as 'core' subjects and used to calculate the final GPA ? Or are pupils only given grades for these subjects ? How many core subjects are there in total to choose from for the final computation ? By electives, do I presume correctly that the subjects are 3rd language & the special programmes only ? :?


I would also like to enquire about merit-core CCAs. I understand that some merit CCAs allow selected Sec 1s to take them as core CCAs, while several others (eg. PA/photography/tribune) only allow them to start taking them as core CCAs in Sec 2, if they had performed well in that CCA in Sec 1. Does anyone know which CCAs start allowing Sec 1s to take them as core, if deemed good enough ?

Thank you !!!

Hi red rose,

The RGS RP GPA Computation System is as follows: -

Years 1 & 2
Computation: Core 5 + Best 2

Core 5
1.\tEnglish Language
2.\tMathematics
3.\tMother tongue
4.\tScience
5.\tHistory/ Geography/ Literature

Best 2: [Best of 2 from remaining subjects]

History/ Geography/ Literature/ 1 Elective (SAP/3rd Lang/MEP/MSP/CSP)

Aesthetics/ Philo are examinable subjects but will not be taken into GPA computation.

Sorry, I ‘m not able to assist on Merit CCAs. Detailed info will be put up on Inet next week.

Cheers

[red rose]

Dharma:

Hi red rose,


The RGS RP GPA Computation System is as follows: -

Years 1 & 2
Computation: Core 5 + Best 2

Core 5
1.\tEnglish Language
2.\tMathematics
3.\tMother tongue
4.\tScience
5.\tHistory/ Geography/ Literature

Best 2: [Best of 2 from remaining subjects]

History/ Geography/ Literature/ 1 Elective (SAP/3rd Lang/MEP/MSP/CSP)

Aesthetics/ Philo are examinable subjects but will not be taken into GPA computation.

Sorry, I ‘m able to assist on Merit CCAs. Detailed info will be put up on Inet next week.

Cheers

:thankyou: :celebrate:

[FireflyMom]

Hi Dharma,


Do the girls have mid-year exams in Yr 1? If not, which part of the year (eg. late sep, early oct..) does RGS conduct their final year exams? Thank you

[Dharma]

FireflyMom:

Hi Dharma,


Do the girls have mid-year exams in Yr 1? If not, which part of the year (eg. late sep, early oct..) does RGS conduct their final year exams? Thank you

Do the girls have mid-year exams in Yr 1? If not, which part of the year (eg. late sep, early oct..) does RGS conduct their final year exams? Thank you :)[/quote

Hi FireflyMom,

Term 1 – SA (Semestral Assessment) –Feb/ Mar
Term 2 – MYA (Mid-Year Assessment) – Apr/ May
Term 3 – SA – Jul/Aug
Term 4 – EYA (End of Year Assessment) – End Sep/Oct

# last year – No MYA. Replaced with SA ‘cause of SYF.

[Fairy]

The students had a CCA briefing yesterday. The various groups of CCA are ranked according to the difficulty level of getting in.


Surprisingly, in the UG, Girls Guide is the most difficult to get in as demand always way exceeds vacancies. Another surprise, Red Cross :? is the second most difficult!

Under Sports CCA, Track & field is ranked the easiest to get in while swimming is the most difficult. To join Table Tennis, candidates must already be a member of STTA.

Under Performing Arts, Handbell ranks most difficult followed by Guitar . There's only 10 vacancies for guitar.

The above information is based on what was shared with me. May not be 100% accurate.

The scenario here is so different from RI where Sports CCA & those CCA with high demands (in terms of time commitment) are the hots. Guess Girls are more kiasu than the boys. Where girls are more focus on what they want to achieve academically, boys just want to have fun. Just my opinion, no offense.

[FireflyMom]

Dharma:

FireflyMom:

Hi Dharma,


Do the girls have mid-year exams in Yr 1? If not, which part of the year (eg. late sep, early oct..) does RGS conduct their final year exams? Thank you

Do the girls have mid-year exams in Yr 1? If not, which part of the year (eg. late sep, early oct..) does RGS conduct their final year exams? Thank you :)[/quote

Hi FireflyMom,

Term 1 – SA (Semestral Assessment) –Feb/ Mar
Term 2 – MYA (Mid-Year Assessment) – Apr/ May
Term 3 – SA – Jul/Aug
Term 4 – EYA (End of Year Assessment) – End Sep/Oct

# last year – No MYA. Replaced with SA ‘cause of SYF.

:thankyou: