Singapore Chinese Girls School (Secondary)

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Metis:

Hi hi,


I have never heard of my daughter and her classmates discussing boys! They do discuss which JCs or fields of study they want to join, and what they want to do when they grow up, since their cohort does not benefit from the IP program. I do wonder if this could be due to the fact that she is in one of the top classes and her peers are really hardworking and focused.
The last time she mentioned boys was when she was in Primary 6. (Four years ago!!!) She told me that some of her schoolmates met boys from tuition classes and they connect on Facebook and go for lunch and ice-cream, etc.
After entering secondary school, there seemed to be a change in the profile of her schoolmates. In primary school, there were quite a number of tai-tais or their drivers hanging around to pick up the kids after school, including a certain socialite featured in yesterday's Sunday Times. In secondary school, these families seem to disappear. I hear many of these kids go on to international secondary schools. In SCGSS, we see more girls taking buses. Yes, they are older now and more independent but when you mingle with the parents, there are also more middle and lower income groups. You don't see so many branded handbags and bling-bling and obscenely huge cars. (So if u see them, they are usually there to pick up a primary \"baby\".) There is a Malay girl in my DD's class whose parents don't appear at all well-to-do. She was not from SCGPS and her two siblings are also in elite secondary schools. I am so happy for this family! Talk about social mobility through meritocracy!!
As for the school leadership, the Principal is a very ambitious and driven lady but with a good heart. I have also found her approachable and open to suggestions (but please do your research first before presenting them to her). Many people may think she is a tough taskmaster but I think she is mindful of the importance of a balanced and well-rounded education and is doing her best to motivate every student and staff to achieve excellence (quite tiring leh). At the end of the day, she has to face the parents and school board and be accountable for the school's reputation and high standards.

Agree with Metis. In fact, my dd told me that a few of her classmates had applied for bursary and also, quite many of them take public transport to school. For her class, there are more girls from RGPS (4 of them) than SCGS (only 2) and the rest from other primary schools.

[FutureSCgirl]

I'm worried as SCGS is a affiliated school. If I want to be a prefect in SCGS, will there be a harder chance? :idea:

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FutureSCgirl:

I'm worried as SCGS is a affiliated school. If I want to be a prefect in SCGS, will there be a harder chance? :idea:

No worry at all. Selection of prefects in SCGS is based on nominations from classmates based on the most number of votes received. After which, the form teacher and co-form teacher will recommend.

[esme38]

Hi SCGS parents/students,


Can I have an idea how to advise to choose which streaming option in end Sec 2 for Sec3 Steaming to advise my DD?

[linday]

EOY is near the corner and the girls are studying real hard. I do not understand why they make the EOY dates that are so cramp that the girls don’t have much time to do revision, and moreover so many practice papers to do. Most of the subjects needs to do memorising. I think the school should spread the dates of the EOY so that the girls have more time to do revision.

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[quote="linday"]EOY is near the corner and the girls are studying real hard. I do not understand why they make the EOY dates that are so cramp that the girls don’t have much time to do revision, and moreover so many practice papers to do. Most of the subjects needs to do memorising. I think the school should spread the dates of the EOY so that the girls have more time to do revision.


Hi Linday, may I know which levels you are referring to?

[linday]

TTBCOOL:

linday:

EOY is near the corner and the girls are studying real hard. I do not understand why they make the EOY dates that are so cramp that the girls don't have much time to do revision, and moreover so many practice papers to do. Most of the subjects needs to do memorising. I think the school should spread the dates of the EOY so that the girls have more time to do revision.


Hi Linday, may I know which levels you are referring to?

Sec 1

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linday:

TTBCOOL:

[quote=\"linday\"]EOY is near the corner and the girls are studying real hard. I do not understand why they make the EOY dates that are so cramp that the girls don't have much time to do revision, and moreover so many practice papers to do. Most of the subjects needs to do memorising. I think the school should spread the dates of the EOY so that the girls have more time to do revision.


Hi Linday, may I know which levels you are referring to?

Sec 1[/quote]Agree, they have 2 subjects per day for the EOY exam.

[Candy08]

Hi All,


Just want to find out if SCGS offered IP? If they are, Do they continue all the way 6 years programme in the same school or will transfer to another JC for the remaining 2 years? If must transfer in JC, which JC are they connected?

Thanks a lot.

[Dreamgear]

Candy08:

Hi All,


Just want to find out if SCGS offered IP? If they are, Do they continue all the way 6 years programme in the same school or will transfer to another JC for the remaining 2 years? If must transfer in JC, which JC are they connected?

Thanks a lot.

Yes they have ip together with CHS and St nick.

1st 4 years in SCGS, and final 2 in bishan in a new jc