Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[soda]

slmkhoo:

taz:

Hi, pls advise if it is necessary to has mobile dataplan for Y1 for communication via whatsapp ?

Thanks for your advise.

My daughter doesn't have a data plan. She doesn't really need it in school as they aren't supposed to use their mobile phones so constantly (although quite a few girls are very wedded to their phones), and we have wifi at home. She doesn't spend that much time outside. In any case, we have told her that it isn't necessary to check her whatsapp constantly - even at home, she only checks 2-3 times from the time she gets home till bedtime.

We don't have data plan too. My boy is in JC, he survives without it. They already have wifi connection in schools and at home. There's more than enough, as we don't want to be over/hyper connected. Sure we don't want them to be distracted by notifications while walking on the streets or crossing roads. Also, it is a good idea to set up some rules regarding the use of laptop and Whatsapp ASAP. The distraction could be a problem.

[sharonkhoo]

soda:

Also, it is a good idea to set up some rules regarding the use of laptop and Whatsapp ASAP. The distraction could be a problem.

Agree with this. It's best to set out the rules early, before they have developed bad habits. We are flexible sometimes, eg. when there is a lot to do or when there are urgent arrangements being made, but we make it clear that she has to ask permission first, and it's on a case-by-case basis.

[25hr mama]

Hi all, just like to check whether anyone of u received call from the school regarding update of parents mobile numbers? I just did, but feeling a bit puzzled & apprehensive why the school need to do this, it’s just the beginning of the school year, and all these information had just been given to them when filling up all the required forms recently. Actually I’m worried could this be a fraud or something… Am I over paranoid?!

[taz]

soda:

slmkhoo:

[quote=\"taz\"]Hi, pls advise if it is necessary to has mobile dataplan for Y1 for communication via whatsapp ?

Thanks for your advise.

My daughter doesn't have a data plan. She doesn't really need it in school as they aren't supposed to use their mobile phones so constantly (although quite a few girls are very wedded to their phones), and we have wifi at home. She doesn't spend that much time outside. In any case, we have told her that it isn't necessary to check her whatsapp constantly - even at home, she only checks 2-3 times from the time she gets home till bedtime.

We don't have data plan too. My boy is in JC, he survives without it. They already have wifi connection in schools and at home. There's more than enough, as we don't want to be over/hyper connected. Sure we don't want them to be distracted by notifications while walking on the streets or crossing roads. Also, it is a good idea to set up some rules regarding the use of laptop and Whatsapp ASAP. The distraction could be a problem.[/quote]hi Soda and slmkhoo, can share what are some rules that u set ?
So far, I does not like my kids to hold to their phone 24x7hr.
They only allow to bring out for tuition.
Now this lady want to bring to school and also req for dataplan cos all or most her classmates has it. So I quickly check out if it is valid request.

[taz]

slmkhoo:

soda:

Also, it is a good idea to set up some rules regarding the use of laptop and Whatsapp ASAP. The distraction could be a problem.

Agree with this. It's best to set out the rules early, before they have developed bad habits.

Agreed fully that's why I will prefer to continue to minimise usage of phone and laptop. Though dh disagreed that she should has the \"freedom\".

To me, if not on restricted usage, once she is on free rein, difficult to pull her back. So easy to get addicted/wedded to phone and laptop nowadays.

[sharonkhoo]

taz:

hi Soda and slmkhoo, can share what are some rules that u set ?

So far, I does not like my kids to hold to their phone 24x7hr.
They only allow to bring out for tuition.
Now this lady want to bring to school and also req for dataplan cos all or most her classmates has it. So I quickly check out if it is valid request.

My basic rules:
- no checking during homework (ideally, should be on silent mode and out of sight)
- no checking during meals/when talking to (or being talked to by) family members
- checking only at min. 1 hr intervals, and no more than necessary (10 mins or so)
- no checking while walking on the roads
- must reserve time to read, talk to parents, watch TV etc.

My daughter brings her phone to school so that she can let me know if there are changes of schedule, or if she needs to while on the way there or back as she goes by public transport. I leave the school to control what she does in school. I have also spent a lot of time talking to her about how anti-social the constant checking is, how it wastes time, ruins eyesight, interrupts her activities etc, and she agrees. We haven't had any issues about phone use (yet). It is true that many girls have data plans, but it isn't a need. If they need to go online in school or at home, they have their Macs.

As for allowing 'freedom', I think they cannot be given too much at this age unless they have a lot of self-discipline. I think it's better to start out strict then gradually relax when they show they can manage on their own. Actually, for my daughter, I don't really articulate the rules anymore as she generally keeps within the boundaries. Once in a way, if I think she's getting too attached to her phone, I will say so and she will adjust.

[mystuff_corner]

Hi,


Just curious, does RGS has gifted class? My dd said majority of gepper in 112 and 113 class. Any different in syllabus between normal and gifted class?

Thanks.

[Choco05]

mystuff_corner:

Hi,


Just curious, does RGS has gifted class? My dd said majority of gepper in 112 and 113 class. Any different in syllabus between normal and gifted class?

Thanks.

No difference in syllabus, but the high t-scorers and gep students are in 109-113 usually, depending on the intake.

[Choco05]

taz:

slmkhoo:

[quote=\"soda\"]Also, it is a good idea to set up some rules regarding the use of laptop and Whatsapp ASAP. The distraction could be a problem.

Agree with this. It's best to set out the rules early, before they have developed bad habits.

Agreed fully that's why I will prefer to continue to minimise usage of phone and laptop. Though dh disagreed that she should has the \"freedom\".

To me, if not on restricted usage, once she is on free rein, difficult to pull her back. So easy to get addicted/wedded to phone and laptop nowadays.[/quote]Maybe you can get her a very small amount of dataplan per month? Just a few MB (i'm not sure if they have this kind) so that they will only use it during emergencies, and then when they get home/school they can use the wifi there.

[soda]

25hr mama:

Hi all, just like to check whether anyone of u received call from the school regarding update of parents mobile numbers? I just did, but feeling a bit puzzled & apprehensive why the school need to do this, it's just the beginning of the school year, and all these information had just been given to them when filling up all the required forms recently. Actually I'm worried could this be a fraud or something.... Am I over paranoid?!

No call from school. Is it only for yr 1s?

The school does SMSs to parents sometimes. Usually, its about some important messages or when your dd is absent.