Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[2BMommy]

Thank you Firefly38! Only one day and heard from so many well-meaning parents - warning about how selfish RI boys are and how competitive etc. Sigh…

[Verysuperkiasu]

2BMommy:

Thank you Firefly38! Only one day and heard from so many well-meaning parents - warning about how selfish RI boys are and how competitive etc. Sigh...

Hi 2B Mommy - welcome first of all to the RI family.

In any school, there'll will always be the negative side of the story. My ds will be in year 3 next year (just like firefly's ds), they're all happy there and enjoy the school life pretty much. My ds doesnt think his classmates are selfish - he said they're fun loving and sociable.

so don't worry - let your ds settle in and enjoy

[pirated]

2BMommy:

Thank you Firefly38! Only one day and heard from so many well-meaning parents - warning about how selfish RI boys are and how competitive etc. Sigh...

are you sure they are well meaning ?

most parents' experience have been very positive

the boys are anything but selfish...they do so many community projects unpublicized, they share notes, upload them to anyone who needs them....have you seen / heard of the open lectures they do to help the \"weaker\" among them ? and for any other students in singapore ? and they stay back to help their friends in study / project works

you must be quite suay to encounter such parents in day 1.....but be assured, not to worry, selfish kids are in every school and they the small minority

you & your DS's experience will change your perception

[JabbaTheHutt]

mickeyhmh:

DS1 is aiming to for RI in 2015 (psle 2014). My brother has promised him an ipad if he gets in. Could someone please advise whether ipad or laptop would be more useful in RI? Don't want to get too many gadgets for DS1 if possible. Thanks.

It depends on whether you want to give him a toy or a tool...

May the Force be with You.

[pirated]

JabbaTheHutt:

mickeyhmh:

DS1 is aiming to for RI in 2015 (psle 2014). My brother has promised him an ipad if he gets in. Could someone please advise whether ipad or laptop would be more useful in RI? Don't want to get too many gadgets for DS1 if possible. Thanks.

It depends on whether you want to give him a toy or a tool...

May the Force be with You.

the boys can also use the pc in the library...but if anything can motivate him to do well to get in, it is worth it....that is the point...if he can get in, even 5 ipads you will get him, no ?

[iFirefly]

2BMommy:

Thank you Firefly38! Only one day and heard from so many well-meaning parents - warning about how selfish RI boys are and how competitive etc. Sigh...

Agree with Verysuperkiasu & pirated..

There are selfish pupils (& parents) in any schools, branded or neighborhood. I simply do not understand why people think that this 'problem' exists only in good schools..

From what I have observed of DS' friends, the boys are respectful & polite, helpful & caring, cheerful & fun-loving. They play hard and they study smart. My boy has had 2 fulfilling years in RI, and I am sure he will continue to enjoy the remaining 4 years there..

Different people have different views about things. We cannot stop people from having negative thots, but we can choose NOT to be affected by their negativity..

So, do not let these negative remarks affect you & DS. Don't 'scare' your DS even before he joins RI. Your DS is a smart boy to be able to make it to RI. I am sure he is able to judge for himself. Don't worry, your boy will have a great & fun time in RI, like most of the boys here do..

Have a nice holiday.. & Merry Christmas !! :celebrate:

[Cowiemama]

firefly38:

2BMommy:

Thank you Firefly38! Only one day and heard from so many well-meaning parents - warning about how selfish RI boys are and how competitive etc. Sigh...

Agree with Verysuperkiasu & pirated..

There are selfish pupils (& parents) in any schools, branded or neighborhood. I simply do not understand why people think that this 'problem' exists only in good schools..

From what I have observed of DS' friends, the boys are respectful & polite, helpful & caring, cheerful & fun-loving. They play hard and they study smart. My boy has had 2 fulfilling years in RI, and I am sure he will continue to enjoy the remaining 4 years there..

Different people have different views about things. We cannot stop people from having negative thots, but we can choose NOT to be affected by their negativity..

So, do not let these negative remarks affect you & DS. Don't 'scare' your DS even before he joins RI. Your DS is a smart boy to be able to make it to RI. I am sure he is able to judge for himself. Don't worry, your boy will have a great & fun time in RI, like most of the boys here do..

Have a nice holiday.. & Merry Christmas !! :celebrate:

:goodpost: well said Firefly38

[fanren]

For sec 1 reporting day, what time will it end?

[iFirefly]

fanren:

For sec 1 reporting day, what time will it end?

Have you bought the sch uniforms from Bibi & Baba earlier ?

If it is just registration, filling up forms, buying books etc, it should end before noon. The queue for sch uniforms can be very long, so be prepared to wait, if you have not bought the sch uniforms..

Alternatively, you can buy the books (at the bookshop) / sch uniforms (at Bibi & Baba) on another day..

[mickeyhmh]

pirated:

JabbaTheHutt:

[quote=\"mickeyhmh\"]DS1 is aiming to for RI in 2015 (psle 2014). My brother has promised him an ipad if he gets in. Could someone please advise whether ipad or laptop would be more useful in RI? Don't want to get too many gadgets for DS1 if possible. Thanks.

It depends on whether you want to give him a toy or a tool...

May the Force be with You.

the boys can also use the pc in the library...but if anything can motivate him to do well to get in, it is worth it....that is the point...if he can get in, even 5 ipads you will get him, no ?[/quote]I guess I should ask which software will be commonly used - Windows or Mac related ones. I want to give him a tool that will be useful for schoolwork, not for social or games.