Singapore Chinese Girls School (Secondary)
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stillwakingsleep:
:goodpost: Very glad to see such positive comments of SCGS from an SC girl who had spent 10 years there. My dd is in Sec 2 this year and yes, she enjoys her school life in SCGS very much. A conducive and nurturing environment which will try to help the academically weak students and not look down at them. That what I feel too. Keep it up! SCGS.I just graduated from SC this year after 10 years there, and I honestly believe that I got the best education from my tenure there. I grew as a student, a daughter, and an individual, through the nurture of all the people there, from classmates and peers, to our teachers, even the non-teaching staff, the lab techs, general office staff, cleaners, guards.... They are all part of an extended family I have in school.
One of the questions that parents always ask at open house is a variation of \"what makes your school so good, so special?\" Well in primary school, when teachers and alumni spoke about the \"SC family\", I didn't really believe it. I mean, it's school! Who likes school! Family time is fun, not boring and tiring and..... everything that school is. It was only in secondary school that I truly felt a part of the family, included, and most importantly, loved. The bonds that stem from love is what builds a family, and the sincere love of all the people in school result in the sense that we are, truly, one SC family. Sincerity is something sensed, it's not a quantifiable, countable measure, but is displayed in the smallest of ways, from body language, to tone of voice. I think that it is absolutely impossible to fake sincerity in the long run, which makes me convinced that our teachers sincerely love us.
They do have high expectations of us, that's for sure. But they have complete, unwavering faith that we will be able to achieve, and exceed their expectations. For me, and the friends I'm closer to, this doesn't result in extreme stress and fear, rather, in a confidence that anything is possible. Even when we failed English comprehension time after time, my English teacher patiently ran through every single question I had privately with me, a couple of hours at a time. ALL our teachers are always always available for consultation, as long as they don't have lessons or meetings. They put aside their own piles of work and marking to spend hours answering out questions and alleviating our concerns. Each consult ends when all your questions are answered, not when the time is up, causing them to run on late into the night sometimes, ending at 8pm when study camp closes. There are so many more anecdotes that can be shared (I doubt these are the best but they are off the top of my head!) of the care that the teachers give us.
As for the all girls environment, personally, I'm all for it. Secondary school is a time of awkward transitions, the time when you go from being a child to a teenager, getting a taste of what it feels to be \"grown up\". Without the distraction of boys, I think that we are freer to try on different personalities, to find ourselves. There isn't a pressure to look good for guys, to wear makeup, to show a lot of skin, to have a boyfriend. Anyway I think 13, 14, 15, maybe even 16 year olds are too young to date. Many (not necessarily all) are still children for goodness sake. Enjoy your childhood, play, scream and shout and don't worry if there's a pimple on your nose because nobody cares. Learn to love yourself and be confident in your own skin. After that, you'll be a ku gek ready to take on anything.
Haha I didn't mean this to be so long, but it's just my two cents, and it hardly begins to scratch the surface of describing the education that SC has given me. In answer to a question posed earlier, my cohort did do well, with an MSG of below 2, but I'm not sure of the actual figures. Don't worry though, if your daughter goes to sc, she'll be going to a school that produces one of the best, if not the best, scores every year at the Os. -
Well said both writers! My DD enjoy her school life. Now on Sec 3. She talked nicety about principal, teachers, school mates and even the canteen operators!! The school is still giving her full support, and motivate in her life long education journey. I am glad her choice to SCGS and to triple science are enjoyable and rewarding to her every day happiness.
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Can anyone tell me, why in Sec 2 there’s test every wk. At times there’s 2 tests per week. I find that its very stressful for them cos on top of it they still hv piles of sch work to complete and they don’t really have the time to revise.
Their life everyday is revolving around the sch work, tests, graded assignment and Project Tasks. Their weekend is also burn out in order to complete the work which is given to them. The only time they really can rest is during yr end holidays. For Mar & Jun holidays, I think they will also be given sch work to do. -
linday:
Hi linday,Can anyone tell me, why in Sec 2 there's test every wk. At times there's 2 tests per week. I find that its very stressful for them cos on top of it they still hv piles of sch work to complete and they don't really have the time to revise.
Their life everyday is revolving around the sch work, tests, graded assignment and Project Tasks. Their weekend is also burn out in order to complete the work which is given to them. The only time they really can rest is during yr end holidays. For Mar & Jun holidays, I think they will also be given sch work to do.
My dd is also in Sec 2. These few weeks are very busy weeks for them especially the week before Chinese New Year. :?: They have a lot of projects due on the same date and tests at the same time. :snooze: I told my dd that time management is very important. She needs to learn through experience how to manage her time efficiently in order to cope with the hectic schedule. So far, she seems to enjoy her learning process although stress at time to finish a few projects due on the same date and preparing for her tests. She enjoys project works very much 'cos can work together with her friends (go to her friend's house). :boogie: They do have tests and pop quiz quite frequently which I think is good for them. Normally, the test or pop quiz will come after finishing one topic. From the tests, the teachers will be able to guage the level of the students' understanding of that particular topic. If the students did not perform well for that test, the teacher will conduct remedial classes or explain to the students individually if necessary. For March, the Sec 2 will be going for their Service Learning Trip either to Cambodia, Vietnam or Thailand. I think they are supposed to do a project on it after their trip and now, individual classes are supposed to raise fund for their trips. For information, there will be a briefing to parents for those classes going to Cambodia tomorrow. Maybe, the only thing you can do to de-stress is to perceive tests as just weekly assignments. (Emoji added by my dd). -
Hi all
I'm a Sec 3 student in SCGS currently (batch of 2015) and I thought I'd address some unanswered queries about SC and some extra reflections!
Firstly, the classes in lower secondary as of 2013 (due to the new IP students) are now arranged as follows:
IP: SY (Sincerity), SE (Service), PR (Prudence) and PE (Perseverance)
Os: GY (Generosity), GR (Grace), CO (Courage) and DG (Diligence)
There are 4 classes per stream in each level. Sec 1 class streaming is by PSLE results and Sec 2 streaming is by your overall average in Sec 1.
On the other hand, classes in upper secondary differ slightly almost every year. For example, 3/4SY has almost always been the top triple science class but this year the school has changed it to be the top academic class meaning that students who don't offer triple science but received top Sec 2 marks are also in that class. At least for my cohort, this is how it is:
Triple Science: SY, SE (most definitely the two triple science classes every year even so)
Physics-Chemistry: PR, PE, GR
Biology-Chemistry: GY, DG, CO (CO also has some students offering single science)
This only applies to my cohort, just the level above already has a completely different system so it really depends on the level and the subject preferences!
Some good things to note about SC that hasn't been mentioned is that
1. Lit is compulsory in upper secondary, though you can choose to take it as a full subject or an elective
2. There is little or actually no segregation between SCGPS and non-SCGPS student. I myself am not from SCGPS yet some of my best friends are from it. We mix well and after a while everyone forgets about our different roots because like PSLE scores, it doesn't really matter to us anymore! New school, new start, right? So parents please don't be worried for your child especially if she is the only one from her primary school (like me) in the cohort. SC Sec girls are friendly and fun and friends are easily made as the years go by, of course the first few orientation days SC Pri girls stick together but that is only temporary and natural!
3. Our leadership roles don't just stop at prefects (SCPB). We have SC Ambassadors who do school tours and represent the school at events like DSA School Talks, and PLs aka Peer Leaders and SPLs aka Senior Peer Leaders who play a part in orientation and bonding the school. There is also the Young Docents who guide at the National Museum of Singapore and Asian Civilisation Museum as well as Science Communicators who guide at the Science Centre. Girls can get roles as long as they show they can cope in terms of grades (especially when taking on big roles or EXCO roles or multiple roles) as well as sincerity so it's quite easy for your daughters to get roles if they are passionate enough to serve from the heart! These leaders are called ELs or Emerging Leaders in the school. The ALs, Accelerated Leaders, are girls holding top roles, including the head and vice head prefects, all senior sec 3 prefects, CCA presidents and vice presidents, EXCO of the above mentioned roles (eg Ambass, PL) There isn't a big deal to the terms ELs and ALs, just that we receive different trainings and ALs have a bigger responsibility. ALs are usually only Sec 3s but ELs can be from Sec 1 onwards. Auditions and campaigns for the roles take place at different times of the year depending on the needs (etc. PB elections during July when the sec 4s stand down) so girls can always keep a lookout for announcements which are clearly made to us.
My personal reflection on SCGS after being here for close to 3 years is that it is where you find a second home and a loving family - we really grow nearer the sky (that's the last line of the school song) For my own cohort of 2015 we are very close, students are not limited by our classes or combinations, we mix well and find close friends in CCAs and you can always see students mingling among classes. Yes, grades are valued here, but that is not due to any elitism but rather the personal drive to do well which is natural and part of the culture here. I am proud to say that while we don't hesitate to have fun when we can, we are also equally serious in our work. Us SC girls take pride in our culture and shared love for the school. We have many little extra things like a Kindness Bar for the SKM, Fabunotes for students to nominate those that have made a difference, Angel-Mortal game for the lower secondary 1 and 2s to confide to and many more initiatives thought up by the girls. The teachers are kind and care a lot for us, often going the extra mile for us! It is a privilege to be part of the SC family and experience, and I'm sure the other SC girls will agree. Although we strive (and maintain successfully) for high Os results every year and keep our good status we also don't have an overly competitive or selfish environment! Girls will willingly share notes and tutor friends, and rarely do you hear of people being too selfish or paranoid to keep notes to themselves. For all parents and girls considering SCGS, it will be one of the best decisions of your life!!!
If you have any questions please feel free to PM me and I can reply asap! -
The new Principal leading the new JC, for SCGS IP pupils in Year (5 and 6), is Mdm Cheang.
http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singap ... tor=CS1-10 -
The new JC is going to be designed by CLP Architects - the same architect that designed SMU and Gardens by the Bay. Apparently , it would have escalators and a glass 'enclosure" at the top of the building that will give a panaromic view of Bishan Park. The design of the campus blends into the park.
Also the JC will be offering all 3 prestigious program
-Music Elective Programme ( currently offered in ACJC,DHS,RI,TJC)
- Humanities Scholarship Prog ( currently in ACJC,HCI,NJC,RI,VJC,TJC)
-Bicultural Studies Prog ( currently offered in DHS, HCI, RVHS)
Seemed like MOE have already have very high expectations of the JC. -
EthanEthan:
Hi EthanEthan,The new JC is going to be designed by CLP Architects - the same architect that designed SMU and Gardens by the Bay. Apparently , it would have escalators and a glass 'enclosure\" at the top of the building that will give a panaromic view of Bishan Park. The design of the campus blends into the park.
Also the JC will be offering all 3 prestigious program
-Music Elective Programme ( currently offered in ACJC,DHS,RI,TJC)
- Humanities Scholarship Prog ( currently in ACJC,HCI,NJC,RI,VJC,TJC)
-Bicultural Studies Prog ( currently offered in DHS, HCI, RVHS)
Seemed like MOE have already have very high expectations of the JC.
Glad to know that but would like to know where you get this information from? TIA. -
Hi IP Sec2 Parents,
Does anyone know when we will be getting the option form for the selection of the subject combination for Year 3? TIA. -
TTBCOOL:
hi TTBCOOL,
Hi EthanEthan,EthanEthan:
The new JC is going to be designed by CLP Architects - the same architect that designed SMU and Gardens by the Bay. Apparently , it would have escalators and a glass 'enclosure\" at the top of the building that will give a panaromic view of Bishan Park. The design of the campus blends into the park.
Also the JC will be offering all 3 prestigious program
-Music Elective Programme ( currently offered in ACJC,DHS,RI,TJC)
- Humanities Scholarship Prog ( currently in ACJC,HCI,NJC,RI,VJC,TJC)
-Bicultural Studies Prog ( currently offered in DHS, HCI, RVHS)
Seemed like MOE have already have very high expectations of the JC.
Glad to know that but would like to know where you get this information from? TIA.
This was shared with us during the recent MTP session and also from my daughter who is at St Nicks
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