Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary

[Nebbermind]

FQW:

If the improbable happens, it would have been hypocritical to say we won't consider (then why take the test in the first place?).

But realistically, we can only hope for a result that is decent enough for ds to be considered for some of the sch's niche programmes come P4.

As long as he is a fast learner, he will stand a good chance.

[dyh]

FQW:

Nebbermind:

[quote=\"FQW\"]
Why I prepare? I also not the one going for the test.

I oredi can share the outcome ... ds will still be in PH next year lor. I learned the meaning of 一山还比一山高 the day ds got back his first sch exam results.

But if he is eventually selected, would you consider accepting it?

If the improbable happens, it would have been hypocritical to say we won't consider (then why take the test in the first place?).

But realistically, we can only hope for a result that is decent enough for ds to be considered for some of the sch's niche programmes come P4.[/quote]BTW, if your son intends to go to RI, then getting GEP will be a big help to get in via DSA. Mainstream kids almost no chance to get in via DSA, more chance to use PSLE result instead.
As far as I know, this year only 1 boy from PHPPS is on the RI DSA waiting list, no even a single confirmed offer.

[Trapwithin]

Jennifer:

Your year end hols dates confirmed?

Yes fixed liao ... late Nov to early Dec.

[iFirefly]

Yes, I agree with dyh..


Do think seriously about it when the time comes..

[Trapwithin]

FQW:

Nebbermind:

But if he is eventually selected, would you consider accepting it?

If the improbable happens, it would have been hypocritical to say we won't consider (then why take the test in the first place?).

But realistically, we can only hope for a result that is decent enough for ds to be considered for some of the sch's niche programmes come P4.

Be open ... you never know. It's a good program ... learn a lot of life skills.
A lot of parents are shocked when their kids got in, that's why in KSP forum you can read that many are initially happy then feel a bit \"lost\". It happens every year.

[Trapwithin]

dyh:

As far as I know, this year only 1 boy from PHPPS is on the RI DSA waiting list, no even a single confirmed offer.

There is chance but extremely low. From what I know .. so far for mainstream kids ... apart from Sports/CCA .... thru Academics .... only the top top in \"prominent\" school will get CO.

Part of the reason .... the program is very tough in RI/RGS/NYGH/HCI.
Those who scrapped in \"borderline-ly\" (if there is such a word) struggle to stay a float. So sometimes it is important to get a good fit for our children.

For example, getting 263 ... maybe or maybe not be a good thing to try for the above schools. A lot depends on the child.

So know your child .. discuss with them and choose the right school for them.
There are many ways to Rome.

[Nebbermind]

Trapwithin:

There is chance but extremely low. From what I know .. so far for mainstream kids ... apart from Sports/CCA .... thru Academics .... only the top top in \"prominent\" school will get CO.


Part of the reason .... the program is very tough in RI/RGS/NYGH/HCI.
Those who scrapped in \"borderline-ly\" (if there is such a word) struggle to stay a float. So sometimes it is important to get a good fit for our children.

For example, getting 263 ... maybe or maybe not be a good thing to try for the above schools. A lot depends on the child.

So know your child .. discuss with them and choose the right school for them.
There are many ways to Rome.

Not all 263 are the same. There is no denying that some got it with a lot of external help too...and probably will continue to need that level of help to maintain that standard. Therefore life thereafter will be very diff for those with extensive external help vs those with minimal help.

[Trapwithin]

Nebbermind:

Not all 263 are the same. There is no denying that some got it with a lot of external help too...and probably will continue to need that level of help to maintain that standard. Therefore life thereafter will be very diff for those with extensive external help vs those with minimal help.

Agreed.

[Jennifer]

Trapwithin:

Nebbermind:

Not all 263 are the same. There is no denying that some got it with a lot of external help too...and probably will continue to need that level of help to maintain that standard. Therefore life thereafter will be very diff for those with extensive external help vs those with minimal help.

Agreed.

Agreed too.

[TheAnswer]

Nebbermind:

Trapwithin:

There is chance but extremely low. From what I know .. so far for mainstream kids ... apart from Sports/CCA .... thru Academics .... only the top top in \"prominent\" school will get CO.


Part of the reason .... the program is very tough in RI/RGS/NYGH/HCI.
Those who scrapped in \"borderline-ly\" (if there is such a word) struggle to stay a float. So sometimes it is important to get a good fit for our children.

For example, getting 263 ... maybe or maybe not be a good thing to try for the above schools. A lot depends on the child.

So know your child .. discuss with them and choose the right school for them.
There are many ways to Rome.

Not all 263 are the same. There is no denying that some got it with a lot of external help too...and probably will continue to need that level of help to maintain that standard. Therefore life thereafter will be very diff for those with extensive external help vs those with minimal help.

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