Paya Lebar Methodist Girl's School (Secondary)
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Hey Zhenx, yeah, I agree. In my opinion, cca should be the main source of the points. Your daughter doesn't have to take part in EVERY competition, Just encourage her to participate in some. Maybe once or twice a year. Hmmm, yes, I think there are sufficient opportunities. If you stay till sec4, you would've gone out to CIP at least twice. Once during sec2 and another during sec3(OCIP, which means that you'll be going overseas).
And I'm not sec3 or sec4 yet, I'm a sec2. I think the lit book for Olevels should change every year. I saw Romeo and Juliet in the bookshop, but idk if that's for sec3 or 4.
But next year, I intend to take triple science, if possible. If she's in doubt, chose triple science, haha! But if she insists on double science, then I suggest she chose bio, because that's her \"passion\".
I don't use assessment books. I just listen in class, copy important stuff and do homework, that's enough for me. The most important thing is to ask when in doubt! If she's shy she could always ask after class. But I do have good books to recommend, if she likes math and wants to know more, she could get some math Olympiad books, if she just wants a book for practice, with tons of algebra, etc, o recommend shinglee, the workbook form of the textbook.
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Ohyeah! Cca points will be released on the academic portal, later this year. I guess they’re still calculating… Slowly.
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Thanks so much. You are in S2? How is it that you know so much?
You must be the very inquisitive sort and you sound very smart and matured too. No, I think my girl will neither be offered triple science nor can she cope with that workload. All the best to you then. Will pose more questions when they cross my mind. -
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Is plmgs sec a good school?
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What would it take to transfer to Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ Secondary School with a lower PSLE score?
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Is there an open house this year for plmgs (sec) ?
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To transfer to PLMGS with lower T-score, your child can appeal base on strong CCA such as music, sports.
PLMGS girls are generally well disciplined and has good values as the school emphasize greatly on character building. The principal believes character comes before academic results. The school also has a strong parent support group. -
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Is plmgs sec a good school?
My personal viewpoints are:
If you are a super kiasu parent, then better :siam: siam. The pace is pretty comfortable for the above-average achievers. But if you are looking for a place that can cultivate good christian & moral values for your DD, this is an excellent one. :rahrah:
My DD has become so 'tamed', religious & well-mannered ever since she was enrolled in this school. If you are Christian, it will be an extra bonus for you.
Still you need to look at the individual's attitude of learning. Though the overall results are not very impressive, there was a pupil who managed to obtain 10 A1s for 'O' levels last year. There are also studious pupils whom I know who gather in church to do group studies.This school has achieved the value-added status & the most prestigious School Excellence Award.
The teachers & leaders I interacted with are, so far, very approachable, sincere, reasonable & understanding. (A great contrast to my DD's non-affiliated primary school). They have e-surveys for parents to assess their teachers & rate their satisfaction with the school at the end of term 2, which I think is superb.
As a parent, I particularly like the Term Test schedules. i.e., whatever they learn in this term will be tested in the following term, which means the girls have the entire holidays to prepare and catch up before they are being tested. Otherwise, it is very taxing to prepare for exam amidst those curriculum & CCA like what most schools are doing. Morever, their holidays will be 'well-spent'. Again it depends on how parents view it. Some may think their kids should deserve a good rest during the holidays instead of having to study for the exams which usually fall on the 2nd or 3rd week of the new term.
Also, their overseas CIP is compulsory for all Sec 3, unless there're valid reasons, I presume. Some parents are uncomfortable with this.
But I find that they are very meaningful for our younger generation to learn about compassion & sharing with the less privileged. I am particularly impressed that the pupils were taught to teach these under-privileged the importance of working hard to support themselves when they grow up. They reward poor families who are willing to work hard with provisions brought from Singapore but exclude those who idle, as identified by the authority.
Also, the school will arrange various immunisations for our girls before the trips. Some schools do not take this extra precaution. -
Hi,
I am interested to find out the pace of instruction inPLMGS Sec school.
I have spoken to many friends whose kids are in the top tier schools and many tell me lessons are very fast paced and many a times the student does not understand the lesson.
What is the system like in PLMGS?
How are the teachers ?
Thank you