Cedar Girls Secondary School

[chl72]

Mumflower:

Mummy K-pop:

I have the same question as bsk. Following.

Speaking frm my own experiance, my dd p6 results was at 92% above. But she has no special talent in sport and music to offer. Tried dsa through academic and was not successful. I believed the school is not just looking for academic but some additional value that the kid can offer. We were quite disappointed tt dsa was not successful, but thankfully my dd got in to cedar by her psle tscore. And she is happy and enjoy her school life.
So mummies, just go for dsa and work hard at the same times for final year. All the best

Mumflower, what was the cop in your DD year? Or what score did your DD attain to get in?

[abachee]

Mumflower:

Mummy K-pop:

I have the same question as bsk. Following.

Speaking frm my own experiance, my dd p6 results was at 92% above. But she has no special talent in sport and music to offer. Tried dsa through academic and was not successful. I believed the school is not just looking for academic but some additional value that the kid can offer. We were quite disappointed tt dsa was not successful, but thankfully my dd got in to cedar by her psle tscore. And she is happy and enjoy her school life.
So mummies, just go for dsa and work hard at the same times for final year. All the best

I fully agree with Mumflower experiences.
The school have very high requirement for their DSA candidate and if after going thru rounds of presentation and Interviewed, if one didn't meet up to their expectation, they won't just grab any of the lesser quality candidate to filled up the space. That's the quality of talent the school are looking for. Very stringent & strict in their selection.
Hence, it's good to go tried out their DSA selection process if you are selected and I am sure your DD will benefit from the those selection process.
I know as my girl have gone there and done that and I was there to drive her there and gave her support. Sadly, she didn't get offer and in the end get in after her PSLE result.
She is very happy there now and she grown to be a more responsible, more rounded and more independent girl.
And now I finally realised my little princess have grown up liao.

[isetan]

abachee:

Mumflower:

[quote=\"Mummy K-pop\"]I have the same question as bsk. Following.

Speaking frm my own experiance, my dd p6 results was at 92% above. But she has no special talent in sport and music to offer. Tried dsa through academic and was not successful. I believed the school is not just looking for academic but some additional value that the kid can offer. We were quite disappointed tt dsa was not successful, but thankfully my dd got in to cedar by her psle tscore. And she is happy and enjoy her school life.
So mummies, just go for dsa and work hard at the same times for final year. All the best

I fully agree with Mumflower experiences.
The school have very high requirement for their DSA candidate and if after going thru rounds of presentation and Interviewed, if one didn't meet up to their expectation, they won't just grab any of the lesser quality candidate to filled up the space. That's the quality of talent the school are looking for. Very stringent & strict in their selection.
Hence, it's good to go tried out their DSA selection process if you are selected and I am sure your DD will benefit from the those selection process.
I know as my girl have gone there and done that and I was there to drive her there and gave her support. Sadly, she didn't get offer and in the end get in after her PSLE result.
She is very happy there now and she grown to be a more responsible, more rounded and more independent girl.
And now I finally realised my little princess have grown up liao.[/quote] :goodpost:

[Mumflower]

chl72:

Mumflower:

[quote=\"Mummy K-pop\"]I have the same question as bsk. Following.

Speaking frm my own experiance, my dd p6 results was at 92% above. But she has no special talent in sport and music to offer. Tried dsa through academic and was not successful. I believed the school is not just looking for academic but some additional value that the kid can offer. We were quite disappointed tt dsa was not successful, but thankfully my dd got in to cedar by her psle tscore. And she is happy and enjoy her school life.
So mummies, just go for dsa and work hard at the same times for final year. All the best

Mumflower, what was the cop in your DD year? Or what score did your DD attain to get in?[/quote]my DD graduated from P6 on last year.
Cedar 2015 COP is 248 for O level and 252 for IP.

[Stylo]

We have been thinking about choice of secondary schools and are considering Cedar.


We want a good school that places an emphasis on values like kindness and compassion, and an environment that develops excellence but also cares for weaker students. Overall, a school that cares and nurtures rather than one which is super stressful and competitive.

Dear parents, current and former students, please share the following info. Thank you so much.

1. Academics
Is the academic work load manageable?
Do the teachers pile on a lot of homework or is most academic work done in school?
Is the school a place where weaker students are given the help and the time to cope with the material?
Do stronger students help weaker students? Is there a strong sense of community and togetherness?
Does the school insist that students drop their weaker subjects?

2. Time and schedule
In a typical week, what time do the girls finish school?
Are there extra programmes or projects that require students to stay back in school after classes end?

3. CCA
How many CCAs do students have to take?
Do you pick a CCA based on interest or do you have to be selected?
Is the CCA work load manageable?
How many days a week do you have to commit?

4. Programmes
What programmes are there for character development and spiritual growth?
What about for student exchanges, internationalisation, global awareness, etc?

5. Culture and environment
Are the girls disciplined and well-behaved?
Does the school emphasise good values like kindness, compassion, generosity,
helping others, etc?
Does the school have a competitive or cooperative culture?
Does the school have a caring and nurturing environment?
Is the emphasis on high achievement or making sure that no child gets left behind?
Is there a good balance between academics, CCA, time with friends and family?
In general, did/do you feel mostly feel stress and pressure, or feel a sense of balance and well-being?

6. Any other comments?

Thank you so much for your time.

[abachee]

There will be an Open house on 30th May and all your queries & concern would be covered.


You can refer to the school facebook for more info.

Its better that you bring your DD as well and see whether she like it or not and whether she like the feel of the school environment. Thats very important for a child.

[strawberrygeneration]

my t-score range is 250-265… is that considered borderline range or do i still have a high chance of getting in since most of my friends want to go to cedar too? i’m not too sure of how the posting system works, so…

[Juz Mum]

Go for it strawberrygeneration, no harm trying.

[isetan]

strawberrygeneration:

my t-score range is 250-265... is that considered borderline range or do i still have a high chance of getting in since most of my friends want to go to cedar too? i'm not too sure of how the posting system, so...

Shld stand a very high chance but also depends on how you fare in the PSLE.

[isetan]

strawberrygeneration:

my t-score range is 250-265... is that considered borderline range or do i still have a high chance of getting in since most of my friends want to go to cedar too? i'm not too sure of how the posting system, so...

Also, find some time to visit cedar this Saturday. It's their open house and know more abt the school.