Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
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cindyll:
If I remember correctly, I think my son mentioned something like Min COP 240 & above for RSP
Meaning ACSI actually lowered the COP for RSP from 250 to 240, to encourage more people to take RSP?? -
happymom_aa:
Probably 250 was a misprint http://www.acsindep.moe.edu.sg/talent-d ... programme/cindyll:
If I remember correctly, I think my son mentioned something like Min COP 240 & above for RSP
Meaning ACSI actually lowered the COP for RSP from 250 to 240, to encourage more people to take RSP?? -
Hi to all parents of Yr 1 boys!
RE: RSP Programme
Every year, the school takes in up to 20 year 1 boys for this programme. The other schools running this programme are: RI, VS, RGS & Cedar Girls. Each school around 20 scholars per intake.
To be considered for the programme, the student's PSLE T-Score has to be 250 or above (doesnt matter if you are from \"O\"-level or IP track). Besides filling in a form and doing a small writeup, there is an interview.
Each RSP Scholar will be granted $2,400 per annum off school fees (ie. parents only pay $145 per month instead of $345) and an allowance of $1000 (of which part of it, usually around $700, will be used to fund a compulsory overseas trip every year for the RSP scholars.) Do note that, however, if your son is already on EESIS, the $2,400 grant off school fees will not apply from this scholarship.
To be on this programme, the student has to take Malay Special Program (MSP) as a 3rd language (3-hour lesson per week conducted in school after curriculum time) and around 10 sessions of Understanding South East Asia (USEA) component every year (2-3 hour lesson per week conducted in school after curriculum time, field trips inclusive).
RSP scholars are also expected to attend seminars/experience exchange programmes with scholars from the other 4 schools twice a year - usually in june & November.
If there is a clash between CCA timings and RSP lessons, RSP lessons take priority. Most students have to settle the clashes or change CCA.
The USEA component requires the scholar to submit a research project + presentation (Yr 1-3 in group of 2/3 and Yr 4 alone) every year. Marks given for this project will be reflected on RSP report card but will not affect the students' overall grade with the other academic subjects.
The MSP component requires the scholar to sit for \"O-level\" MSP exam at the end of yr 4. Tests/exam results for every term will be taken as 1 subject for the school report card.
Hope this helps in your decision making!
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Thanks for the clarification Breezy.
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gg:
Is there a lunch break or another break after recess since they are dismissed at 2.40?
hi gg,
Oops, I may be a little late but yes, Year 1s have 2 break times on every day.
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Thks Breezy, better late than never:) appreciate yr reply. Btw I was told that if the student chose Philharmonic orchestra or symphony band for cca they dont need to do another cca. Is that true? Is it difficult to get into these two cca?
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MyPoppy:
Yes, heartiest congratulations to the 2015 Batch of ACSI IB candidates!
Congrats to all the Yr6 for the stellar results achieved!
Ds really aspires to be as good as his seniors... :rahrah:
For the interest of fellow parents, here's a little breakdown on scores:
444 students sat for the exams.
Points # of students
45 41
44 63
43 99
42 77
41 57
40 37
39 31
38 20
37 9
36 3
35 5
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gg:
Thks Breezy, better late than never:) appreciate yr reply. Btw I was told that if the student chose Philharmonic orchestra or symphony band for cca they dont need to do another cca. Is that true? Is it difficult to get into these two cca?
Sry, gg, I don't know enough of these 2 CCAs to advise... :oops: -
1. Walk from AYE-about 5 minutes. 1st day we went in the side gate beside busstop and cut through SIT building itself to reach ACSI side gate. It is sheltered until you exit SIT and cross to ACSI.
On 2nd day, the gate beside busstop is still open but the door to cut thru the building is locked. You can walk around SIT building to get to ACSI sidegate. This route is not longer but generally unsheltered.
In the afternoons, seems like the ACSI side gate to SIT is locked after certain hours. Cos on Day 1 and 2 when they ended earlier, my son managed to get back to AYE but not Wed and today cos one of the gates are locked. Not sure which one.
2. DS did mentioned if taking band as CCA, need not take up another.
3. Recess-i saw there is only 1 recess in the timetable, usually pretty early. Dont see anoyher lunch break though. -
Also just confirmed with DS that teacher indeed tell them to change eligibility for RSP to 240.
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