Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[hexagon]

iFirefly:

Hexagon.. Your DS2 doesn't want to join his gor-gor at ACSI ?

DS2 is quite different from DS1, in terms of personality, interests etc. Hopefully, RI is the right fit for him. So far his experience in RI has been a warm and welcoming one. He was admitted via DSA sport and has started his first training with the seniors. So far so good......

[iFirefly]

hexagon:

iFirefly:

Hexagon.. Your DS2 doesn't want to join his gor-gor at ACSI ?

DS2 is quite different from DS1, in terms of personality, interests etc. Hopefully, RI is the right fit for him. So far his experience in RI has been a warm and welcoming one. He was admitted via DSA sport and has started his first training with the seniors. So far so good......

My two boys are as different as chalk and cheese too..

Not to worry.. I'm sure your boy will have a great time at RI..

[pinball]

iFirefly:

:welcome: to RI

Nice to see you here, pinball..

Thank you FF and Ngl2010

[YY1205]

iFirefly:

YY1205:

Thanks iFirefly! I do wish my DS can do well like your DS.

Yes I am planning to buy the uniform as earlier as possible, can you please let me know where to buy it? How many sets should I buy? How about the PE shirt?

Hi YY1205..

You may buy the school uniform at :

Bibi & Baba
545 Orchard Road
#02-28
Far East Shopping Centre
S(238882)

Tel : 6732 7022

Fyi.. The boys have to wear school uniform to school everyday. On days with PE (2x a week), the boys will change into PE attire before PE lessons, and change back to school uniform after PE lessons..

I bought 3 sets of school uniforms and 2 sets of PE t-shirts / shorts when DS was in Yr-1/2..

There are many types of t-shirts (RI, House, Yr-1 Orientation, CCA, Class etc) but they are not sold at Bibi & Baba. So, for now, you may just buy the school uniform first..

As all the classrooms are air-conditioned, your boy may want to bring along a sweater to school, if he is 怕冷 type. My boy enjoys the 'coldness' though..

The RI sweaters are very nice, but the boys can wear their CCA sweaters or own sweaters too..

Oops ! I think I'm saying too much. One step at a time..

Enjoy..

Hi Firefly, no it is definitely not too much! Thanks so much for your useful information, will try to find a time to go to the shop to buy the uniforms.

Also a big thanks to all other RI parents who give us all the valuable tips

[YY1205]

Hi Pinball,


Glad to meet you here! So our DS may be classmates next year!

[pinball]

YY1205:

Hi Pinball,


Glad to meet you here! So our DS may be classmates next year!

Yes! It's great the boys are going to the same school

[iFirefly]

Verysuperkiasu:

iFirefly:

Hi VSK.. How have you been ? Your boy is doing 2 Sciences 2 Humanities ? How is he coping so far ? DS says Year-3 is more enjoyable, coz he gets to study his favorite subjects..

Yes, I will be attending the GAP Semester Showcase on 23/10. According to the program, 5pm-6pm is for viewing of displays on International Courses, Work Attachments & Student Initiated Courses at Yusof Ishak Block Atrium..

If you can't attend that, you can join the Briefing at the Auditorium from 6pm-8pm..

I think the Power Point slides will be uploaded onto Stamford after the briefing. I can update you on the important points, if you can't attend the briefing, no problem.. But it would be good if you or hubby can be there personally to see/hear the presentation.. Jmo..

Btw.. The boys will be attending the full GAP Semester Congress on 23/10 too (morning), so your boy can fill you in too..

DS is doing fine....good to know yr ds is enjoying his year 3 too :celebrate:

yeah...I might do like what you said - attend only the briefing. Thanks for updating. :thankyou:

I heard from ds next year will be a short academic year - as in the only exam is June which will determine if they can get to JC1 the following year. After which will be the GAP semester? (except for O level HMT).

So what they've covered so far since year 1 until next year June - I wonder is that comparable to what the other schools are doing for O levels?

VSK.. Did you manage to attend the GAP Sem briefing last Thursday ?

Just an update, for parents who didn't make it for the briefing..

Mr Chan is back at RI. He gave a brief speech, after which 5 Yr-4 boys shared their Gap Sem experiences..

The focus of the briefing was on the Student-Initiated Courses (SICs), as the boys need to start thinking & working on them during the year-end school holidays, if they choose to do SICs..

There will be another briefing in mid-Jan next year, when parents will be briefed on the various International Courses and Local Work Attachments that the boys can apply for their Gap Sem..

Btw.. The slides have been uploaded onto Stamford..

[jtoh]

Gap sem sound so fun. Just have to make sure you do well for mid-years though.

[iFirefly]

jtoh:

Gap sem sound so fun. Just have to make sure you do well for mid-years though.

Was told (at the briefing) that RI is the only school in SG which allows the students to be away from school for 9 weeks, so close to their GCE O Level HCL exam.. This is probably the only worry I have regarding Gap Sem..

That aside, Gap Sem is a great opportunity for the boys to learn & explore outside the classrooms (eg. when they attend courses locally or overseas, and work in local firms & organizations).. And the best thing about Gap Sem is that, it is not graded, hence the boys are free to explore without the pressure/fear of making mistakes..

[jtoh]

Yes, that’s why I like the concept of gap sem too. I wouldn’t worry about HCL O levels. The school will prepare them well for it. I believe HCL classes are the only classes still ongoing during this semester.