Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[sharonkhoo]

Manlim008:

VALyap:

Heard from DD, some Nanyang girls DSA to RGS in sec 2, b'cos either they chose RGS 2nd choice while in P6 or they like the RGS environment better, But pls take note all these direct DSA from NY Girls into RGS 2 are either high T-scorers or GEPpers :celebrate: ….while in Pri. :grphug:

Would these kids at Sec 2 from NYGH need to seek approval from MOE before transferring to RGS? I assume these kids would like to transfer after Sec1.

Could you share if such girls have problems integrating themselves to RGS in terms of studies or socially?

I thought that transfers out of an IP school were no longer allowed? From last year or so, once a child has accepted an IP place, they are supposed to stick with it for the 6 yrs. I suppose there can be exceptions made, but MOE will probably be very strict about it.

[Manlim008]

slmkhoo:

Manlim008:

[quote=\"VALyap\"]Heard from DD, some Nanyang girls DSA to RGS in sec 2, b'cos either they chose RGS 2nd choice while in P6 or they like the RGS environment better, But pls take note all these direct DSA from NY Girls into RGS 2 are either high T-scorers or GEPpers :celebrate: ….while in Pri. :grphug:

Would these kids at Sec 2 from NYGH need to seek approval from MOE before transferring to RGS? I assume these kids would like to transfer after Sec1.

Could you share if such girls have problems integrating themselves to RGS in terms of studies or socially?

I thought that transfers out of an IP school were no longer allowed? From last year or so, once a child has accepted an IP place, they are supposed to stick with it for the 6 yrs. I suppose there can be exceptions made, but MOE will probably be very strict about it.[/quote]That's what I though so. Hence I asked if MOE needs to approve the transfer too.

[wonderm]

slmkhoo:

Manlim008:

[quote=\"VALyap\"]Heard from DD, some Nanyang girls DSA to RGS in sec 2, b'cos either they chose RGS 2nd choice while in P6 or they like the RGS environment better, But pls take note all these direct DSA from NY Girls into RGS 2 are either high T-scorers or GEPpers :celebrate: ….while in Pri. :grphug:

Would these kids at Sec 2 from NYGH need to seek approval from MOE before transferring to RGS? I assume these kids would like to transfer after Sec1.

Could you share if such girls have problems integrating themselves to RGS in terms of studies or socially?

I thought that transfers out of an IP school were no longer allowed? From last year or so, once a child has accepted an IP place, they are supposed to stick with it for the 6 yrs. I suppose there can be exceptions made, but MOE will probably be very strict about it.[/quote]Maybe that's only for DSA cases?

[BlueBells]

From the MOE Website:


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I believe it covers all routes through DSA entry.

[alng]

Hi, is there any advantage to take RA other than learning the subject at a greater depth? Thanks much!

[VALyap]

alng:

Hi, is there any advantage to take RA other than learning the subject at a greater depth? Thanks much!

Hmm, did you ask MJ during the briefing??? Best is to ask if you are offered RA, overall you need >GPA3.6. Also u need to understand your intrinsic motivation for that RA subject!! :rahrah:

[sharonkhoo]

alng:

Hi, is there any advantage to take RA other than learning the subject at a greater depth? Thanks much!

I guess the girls may be prepared a bit better for competitions in that subject? My daughter is in Yr 3, and last year, we had to decide about RAs too. Being a bit lazy and more interested in her CCA and other stuff than taking an RA, my daughter wasn't keen, and my husband and I decided that there were no strong reasons to encourage her to apply for any of the RAs. No regrets (so far).

[osim]

RA is really for you only if you are crazy about the subject. For us, my daughter is applying for one RA and we encourage her because she has shown to have alot of passion in the subject and the subject teachers are also encouraging her to do so.


It is not difficult to tell if a child is passionate and talented in a subject. You can see her doing all sorts of things about the subject outside the school curriculum and she will talk about it alot.

[zulu]

My DD is in Year 1 so RA is not something for immediate consideration. However I wonder if RA would take up so much time and effort that the child is effectively precluded from pursuing other interests e.g. competitive sport.

[sharonkhoo]

zulu:

My DD is in Year 1 so RA is not something for immediate consideration. However I wonder if RA would take up so much time and effort that the child is effectively precluded from pursuing other interests e.g. competitive sport.

It depends on the child. Some are so full of energy, so efficient and so good at the subject that they do RA and a heavy CCA as well, and still cope fine with the rest of their schoolwork. My daughter loves her sleep, leisure and outside-school activities a lot, so we didn't push her when she said she wasn't keen to apply for an RA. She also hasn't shown any very keen interest in any one subject, so we weren't sure she would find the effort and commitment worthwhile. There will always be more chances to study, but teenage years will only come round once. I would say that the main factor (aside from being selected) is whether the child is interested and committed enough to see it through.