Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[Honeyfirebird]

Ponsoby:

For Sci, DD is ok w Physic.

Not so sure abt Chem, but heard Bio under Mr De Souza was good.

One thing I find it cumbersome is the sch uniform. Can't the sch adopt culotte and PE shirt for 4 days and having the 1 day for pinafore and blouse for official assembly? For PE, still have to wear back blouse w pinafore. Confusing as well when odd and even weeks kick in.


Can take NUSH as a good example.

Hi!
RGS actually has the change in uniform because it's very unhygienic to stay in the sweaty PE shirt for the whole day. Another reason is professionalism which is one of the school's core values. Anyways I agree that the odd and even week timetables are confusing, but this issue of whether it's possible to not change out of PE has been hotly debated for years but we're still no where close to any resolving of the issue, so I would suggest just try to get used to it! It'll become a habit before long
A good way is to write odd and even week on calendar and memorise the days for PE

[VALyap]

Hi!

RGS actually has the change in uniform because it's very unhygienic to stay in the sweaty PE shirt for the whole day. Another reason is professionalism which is one of the school's core values. Anyways I agree that the odd and even week timetables are confusing, but this issue of whether it's possible to not change out of PE has been hotly debated for years but we're still no where close to any resolving of the issue, so I would suggest just try to get used to it! It'll become a habit before long
A good way is to write odd and even week on calendar and memorise the days for PE :D[/quote]

plus one! Hygiene and being having pride to wear the pinafore. Many gals including my DDs no issue with it. Self-discipline to keep track of odd and even week.

[Ponsoby]

Honeyfirebird:

Ponsoby:

For Sci, DD is ok w Physic.

Not so sure abt Chem, but heard Bio under Mr De Souza was good.

One thing I find it cumbersome is the sch uniform. Can't the sch adopt culotte and PE shirt for 4 days and having the 1 day for pinafore and blouse for official assembly? For PE, still have to wear back blouse w pinafore. Confusing as well when odd and even weeks kick in.


Can take NUSH as a good example.

Hi!
RGS actually has the change in uniform because it's very unhygienic to stay in the sweaty PE shirt for the whole day. Another reason is professionalism which is one of the school's core values. Anyways I agree that the odd and even week timetables are confusing, but this issue of whether it's possible to not change out of PE has been hotly debated for years but we're still no where close to any resolving of the issue, so I would suggest just try to get used to it! It'll become a habit before long
A good way is to write odd and even week on calendar and memorise the days for PE

Thanks for your suggestion !

[gracer909]

gracer909:

gracer909:

Hi,


PRGS members get special invitations to events organised by the Old Rafflesians' Association (ORA).
There is a PSLE Maths Talk this Sat, 27 Apr.
PRGS members who still have children in primary school can look into this.

Please see the ORA website:
http://www.rafflesian.com



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Hi,

Please note that P6 (and P5) students can attend.

Parents who are non-members can also attend; please tell your friends (those with children in Upper Primary School).

To register, please go to:

http://www.apesnap.com/event/orapslemaths01_2014


Closing date is Wednesday, 12th March.



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Calling all parents and friends of the Rafflesian family.

ORA Workshop on \"Using the Advanced Model Method” to Help Your Child Excel in PSLE Maths\"

ORA Workshop on \"Helping Your Child Excel in PSLE Maths\", 15 March 2014

The aim of this hands-on workshop is to teach parents of Upper Primary pupils the Advanced Model Method, and various Speed Maths Shortcuts and Speed Maths Tips & Tricks, so that they can motivate their Children to excel in Maths.

Who should come?
Parents who are interested in helping their Upper Primary school children excel in Mathematics.
Primary 5 and 6 pupils who want to do well in PSLE Maths are also welcomed.

Why should I come?
Parents who attend will be able to learn how to use the Advanced Model Method, and various strategies, to help their children solve challenging and non-routine mathematical problems encountered at the upper primary level.
The Advanced Model Method can be used to solve ALL (100%) of the “Double Ratios” problems in the Primary 5 and 6 Maths syllabi. It can also be used to solve many maths problems involving fractions, ratios and percentages.

Details of Workshop

Date: 15 March 2014 (Saturday)

Time: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Venue: Raffles Institution, LT3 (Yr 1-4)
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Dear Parents,

Just to inform you that the next PSLE Maths Talk for Parents by the SAME speaker Mr Ernest Wong is scheduled for Sat 13th June 2015, 9am.

Venue will not be at RI, but at Orchard Plaza.

Parents who are interested in helping their Upper Primary school children excel in Mathematics may attend.

Primary 5 and 6 pupils who want to do well in PSLE Maths are also welcomed.

For details, sign up, please go to:

http://www.speedmaths.com


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[ACTC]

The GPA for semester 1 had been released today. My DD got overall 3.5x.


Would like to seek opinion on whether she is above or below median.

[blessmum4]

ACTC:

The GPA for semester 1 had been released today. My DD got overall 3.5x.


Would like to seek opinion on whether she is above or below median.

congrats. its = A
GPA\tPercentile\tLetter Grade
4.0\t95-100\tA
3.9\t94\tA
3.8\t93\tA
3.7\t92\tA
3.6\t91\tA
3.5\t90\tA
3.4\t89\tB
3.3\t88\tB
3.2\t87\tB
3.1\t86\tB
3.0\t85\tB
2.9\t84\tB
2.8\t83\tB
2.7\t82\tB
2.6\t81\tB
2.5\t80\tB
2.4\t79\tC
2.3\t78\tC
2.2\t77\tC
2.1\t76\tC
2.0\t75\tC
1.9\t74\tC
1.8\t73\tC
1.7\t72\tC
1.6\t71\tC
1.5\t70\tC
1.4\t69\tD
1.3\t68\tD
1.2\t67\tD
1.1\t66\tD
1.0\t65\tD
0.9\t65\tD
0.8\t65\tD
0.7\t65\tD
0.6\t65\tD
0.5\t65\tD
0.4\t65\tF
0.3\t65\tF
0.2\t65\tF
0.1\t65\tF
0.0\t65\tF

[sleepy]

Wikipedia

the GPA table for Raffles Girls’ School and Raffles Institution (Secondary) is as follows:

Grade\tPercentage\tGrade point
A+\t80-100\t4.0
A\t70-79\t3.6
B+\t65-69\t3.2
B\t60-64\t2.8
C+\t55-59\t2.4
C\t50-54\t2.0
D\t45-49\t1.6
E\t40-44\t1.2
F\t<40\t0.8

[sharonkhoo]

blessmum4:

ACTC:

The GPA for semester 1 had been released today. My DD got overall 3.5x.


Would like to seek opinion on whether she is above or below median.

congrats. its = A
GPA\tPercentile\tLetter Grade
4.0\t95-100\tA
3.9\t94\tA
3.8\t93\tA
3.7\t92\tA
3.6\t91\tA
3.5\t90\tA
3.4\t89\tB
3.3\t88\tB
3.2\t87\tB
3.1\t86\tB
3.0\t85\tB
2.9\t84\tB
2.8\t83\tB
2.7\t82\tB
2.6\t81\tB
2.5\t80\tB
2.4\t79\tC
2.3\t78\tC
2.2\t77\tC
2.1\t76\tC
2.0\t75\tC
1.9\t74\tC
1.8\t73\tC
1.7\t72\tC
1.6\t71\tC
1.5\t70\tC
1.4\t69\tD
1.3\t68\tD
1.2\t67\tD
1.1\t66\tD
1.0\t65\tD
0.9\t65\tD
0.8\t65\tD
0.7\t65\tD
0.6\t65\tD
0.5\t65\tD
0.4\t65\tF
0.3\t65\tF
0.2\t65\tF
0.1\t65\tF
0.0\t65\tF

Where is this table from? It's something I've wanted, but I didn't know it was available!

[MotherHen]

sleepy:

Wikipedia

the GPA table for Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Institution (Secondary) is as follows:

Grade\tPercentage\tGrade point
A+\t80-100\t4.0
A\t70-79\t3.6
B+\t65-69\t3.2
B\t60-64\t2.8
C+\t55-59\t2.4
C\t50-54\t2.0
D\t45-49\t1.6
E\t40-44\t1.2
F\t<40\t0.8

Yes, this is the correct one for RGS

[sharonkhoo]

MotherHen:

sleepy:

Wikipedia

the GPA table for Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Institution (Secondary) is as follows:

Grade\tPercentage\tGrade point
A+\t80-100\t4.0
A\t70-79\t3.6
B+\t65-69\t3.2
B\t60-64\t2.8
C+\t55-59\t2.4
C\t50-54\t2.0
D\t45-49\t1.6
E\t40-44\t1.2
F\t<40\t0.8

Yes, this is the correct one for RGS

Note that this one shows percentage, while the other list from blessedmum4 shows percentile. I find the percentile one more informative as it shows where the child stands in the cohort. Percentage only shows the conversion between marks and GPA, but doesn't indicate how many got each grade. Eg. the marking could be very strict and with hardly anyone getting over 80%, or more lenient and many getting over 80%.