Crescent Girls' School

[MKK]

thegreengirl:

Hello everyone!


I am an ex-crescentian and I was just feeling nostalgic so I googled crescent and I found this!
I graduated in 2011 from CGS!

The best four years!

Wonderful to have you here,thegreengirl.

[MKK]

All Crescentians/parents of Crescentians,

the PSG seems to be having a book sale of second-hand books(text,assessment and guide)tomorrow from 10am to 2 pm at the school foyer.
Proceeds will be donated to help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan(Philippines).

[elkniwt]

MMM:

Hi, need advice.


To be able to take HCL in Sec 1, what are the criteria besides PSLE outcome?

Eg. if based on PSLE outcome, HCL is not offered, can the child still try to do HCL?

Hello MMM,

Based on friend's dd who is in the school, if the child has done well for Chinese in Sec 1 and Sec 2, she will be given the chance to take up HCL in Sec 3. You can check with the teachers on Reporting Day.

[gdy2shoes]

MKK:

All Crescentians/parents of Crescentians,

the PSG seems to be having a book sale of second-hand books(text,assessment and guide)tomorrow from 10am to 2 pm at the school foyer.
Proceeds will be donated to help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan(Philippines).

Hi MKK,
Yes, that's right, Crescentians, do come down to support :please: . Please note that some books may not be in your current booklist, however they act as good reference materials and can be used for further practise as well.

[singaporekid_]

elkniwt:

MMM:

Hi, need advice.


To be able to take HCL in Sec 1, what are the criteria besides PSLE outcome?

Eg. if based on PSLE outcome, HCL is not offered, can the child still try to do HCL?

Hello MMM,

Based on friend's dd who is in the school, if the child has done well for Chinese in Sec 1 and Sec 2, she will be given the chance to take up HCL in Sec 3. You can check with the teachers on Reporting Day.

If the student does not take HCL in lower sec, she will not be allowed to take HCL in upper sec as well. Students can only drop from HCL to CL but not the other way round.

[elkniwt]

singaporekid_:

elkniwt:

[quote=\"MMM\"]Hi, need advice.


To be able to take HCL in Sec 1, what are the criteria besides PSLE outcome?

Eg. if based on PSLE outcome, HCL is not offered, can the child still try to do HCL?

Hello MMM,

Based on friend's dd who is in the school, if the child has done well for Chinese in Sec 1 and Sec 2, she will be given the chance to take up HCL in Sec 3. You can check with the teachers on Reporting Day.

If the student does not take HCL in lower sec, she will not be allowed to take HCL in upper sec as well. Students can only drop from HCL to CL but not the other way round.[/quote]Oops! Sorry for the wrong info. Friend got this info from the teachers during last yr's reporting day. Her dd is Sec 1 this year, she is working hard hoping to be able to take take up HCL in Sec3. Guess the policy has changed. Better let her know. Thanks for the info Singaporekid.

[MMM]

Dear All,


Thanks for your advice on HCL. Yes, will definitely consider seeking the teacher’s advice on she can try for HCL. Still think it’s a waste to be giving that up.

[sneha]

what do you think will be the COP for Crescent this year? so many rumors that Cop will be down for all schools

[kkc_friend]

Hihi! Few questions...

* Wonder how is the focus on Chinese language in the school as compared to schools like Chung cheng high?
* And anyone staying north as in towns like amk? And how r u coping w the daily traveling to n for school?
* Roughly how long u get to reach school n via which route?
* Am I rite to say from mrt to orchard n then bus 111 is the shortest route for the travel?
* Also, what time does the bell rings? My fear is gal receiving demerit points for being late..

[MMM]

kkc_friend:

Hihi! Few questions...

* Wonder how is the focus on Chinese language in the school as compared to schools like Chung cheng high?
* And anyone staying north as in towns like amk? And how r u coping w the daily traveling to n for school?
* Roughly how long u get to reach school n via which route?
* Am I rite to say from mrt to orchard n then bus 111 is the shortest route for the travel?
* Also, what time does the bell rings? My fear is gal receiving demerit points for being late..

Hi,

Sharing from the perspective from a P6 parent as my dd is also gg to CGS next year so we've done some homework. Also, as a parent, initially I do share some of the considerations as well.

Think we cannot compare the CL focus to a SAP sec school. I suppose there will always be difference as SAP schools are generally alot richer in chinese culture. My dd is also in a SAP pri but having had 6 years of that culture immersion, we don't mind a different exposure. Crescent does appear to be more of a english focus school (bearing in mind there are other races in the school). But if the girls could share more, that would be good.

For travel, the observation is that train followed by 111 is definitely faster. Maybe you can gauge based on the following :
* Home to MRT
* MRT from AMK to orchard - should not be far i suppose as they are on the same line
* Orchart MRT to 111 bus stop - 5 mins walk
* Waiting time for bus - this is dependent on whether it's peak/ off peak, etc... Existing students might want to shed some light on morning situation
* Bus to bus stop right outside CGS - 15 mins
* Walk to school 2 mins

From our place in North east area, it is 1 hour point to point. But we use the NE line to plaza singapura. Note there there are other private bus service in the morning that sort of cater to NE students. You can PM me for contact.

Think assembly starts at 7.20am. So must target to reach by latest 7.10am latest ?