Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[Miracle Child]

PiggyLalala:

Miracle Child:

Hi, can any parents of past Dsa applicants shed some light on what are the boys supposed to exactly do if they bring their Irs projects for the interview? Are they supposed to present the entire project or interviewers post questions about the project? To present entire project will take about 8mins. :scratchhead:

I remembered asking my son to prepare a 1 to 2 mins presentation on his project. During the interview, he was asked to present his project but no further questions were asked. However for some of his classmates, questions were asked on their projects after their presentation. So it all depends on the interviewers.

Good luck.

Thanks, PiggyLalala. Looks like I have to ask my DS to review the materials and just present the key points cos' no time to present entire project.

[Gohan]

Willing to sell unused "Team Raffles" Black Polo T-shirt as well as White uniform slacks at a discounted price, please PM for more information.

[Verysuperkiasu]

Any year 4 parent going for gap sem briefing on 29 July?

[iFirefly]

Verysuperkiasu:

Any year 4 parent going for gap sem briefing on 29 July?

Hi VSK..

How have you been ?

I'll be at the Gap Sem briefing on 29/7. Will also be attending another briefing for DS' International Course. Is your DS going overseas for Gap Sem ?

[iFirefly]

Wishing Raffles Institution,


Happy 192nd Founder's Day !! :rahrah:


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[gardenia64]

Dear all,


Can I check all of u whether there is ESIP at school ?

[mum02]

Hi parents,

With all the bad press abt the "crooks" who were past alumni of RI, I am wondering whether the school develop the child holistically or whether it is very results driven and neglect the moral aspects.
I have nothing against RI ( I was from RGS myself). I just hope to hear comments from parents of RI on their views on this – is the competitiveness driving the students to do whatever is needed to get ahead?

[ngl2010]

mum02:

Hi parents,

With all the bad press abt the \"crooks\" who were past alumni of RI, I am wondering whether the school develop the child holistically or whether it is very results driven and neglect the moral aspects.
I have nothing against RI ( I was from RGS myself). I just hope to hear comments from parents of RI on their views on this -- is the competitiveness driving the students to do whatever is needed to get ahead?

I think the so called crooks are around our age. :roll: Since you are a Rafflesian, was the competitiveness at that time has driven the students (alumni) to do whatever is needed to get ahead?

[RafflesianSnr]

Not a parent but I figured I’ll chip in as well. I believe that it’s just the press emphasising the ‘crook’s’ school when he comes from a prestigious one. You rarely see other schools being mentioned, if ever. It’s just that black sheep from prestigious schools are in the spotlight whenever the media has the opportunity to.


Personally, I think the school does develop everyone. In addition to character leadership classes weekly, leadership opportunities are offered to all capable. As for values there is some emphasis, but IMO it’s less than what he would have experienced in primary school. As far as I am aware, teachers don’t pressure you to achieve a certain grade point or the like. Most just want your child to treat the subject seriously and to do their best. Most, if not all, would be more than happy to offer help. The pressure comes mostly from students and more often than not, parents. Comparison of results are inevitable and occurs very frequently during the post-exam period. Of course, this varies with classes: some are more competitive and others, less. This, coupled with parents’ pressure to perform decently/ do as well as or better than classmates, is what eventually ends up creating the pressure to perform.

What would you consider as holistic development? I could elaborate more on certain aspects.

[Fairy]

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