Raffles Girls' Primary

[cat_quek]

do you live within 2km of the school to be selected for PV?

[dardar63]

cat_quek:

do you live within 2km of the school to be selected for PV?

No. RGPS doesn't select you by distance

[GiftedGem]

Lixit:

This might be abit off the topic - Any nice mummies can tell me what's the difference between RGPS n HPPS? I live nearer to HPPS but seems that RGPS is a better school in terms of academic. But not sure abt the stress level tot...

I am not able to advise on lower primary as my girl entered RGPS in P4 - P6 (2012 - 2014 ).
As a whole, she enjoyed her learning journey and blessed with teachers who are dedicated and caring. The trs are there to provide hand holding sessions for weaker students with extra classes.

Esp towards PSLE, the trs are pumping alot of efforts to drive the girls to their fullest potentials. Even for simple oral conversation, my girl's HCL tr would point out her strengths and how to tackle those weaknesses. It boosted her confidence level. At one stage, the class did extremely well for P6 Maths and were rewarded with pizzas. These little acts speak volume in motivating the girls.

Be it HPPS or RGPS, stress is an inevitable part and it all depends how the child embraces it.
For my girl, time management is a real challenge as she has to manage due to projects, tests and research datelines.

[phtthp]

Lixit:

This might be abit off the topic - Any nice mummies can tell me what's the difference between RGPS n HPPS ?


I live nearer to HPPS but seems that RGPS is a better school in terms of academic.
But not sure abt the stress level tot...

depend on whether you're refering to Mainstream, or GEP.

compare & contrast ...

i)
for GEP programme (P4 to P6, Upper level) -
no difference set, between HPPS vs RGPS : since all GEP centre are using the same GEB curriculum, across.


the only difference :-
RGPS have 2 GEP classes, whereas HPPS (co-ed school) now only have one GEP class.
(RGPS in the past (become history), used to have 3 GEP classes, while HPPS used to have 2)


ii)
for Lower primary (P1 to P3, Mainstream), depend on which of the 4 subjects, you're refering to :-


Chinese:
Rgps (Chinese) standard set should be higher than that of HPPS, since from Primary 1, Rgps already start off with Higher Chinese, whereas HPPS doesn't. HPPS P1 do Normal Chinese, unless one day HPPS decide to make changes.

English :
no difference, since both schools used Stellar worksheets, to teach English.


as for P3 Science, onwards :-
you can google on internet SA1/SA2 exam questions, check for yourself -
confirm between these 2 schools, which school actually set more number of questions, in both Section A and Section B ?
as well as check the level of difficulty, for qn been set ?

after checking, perhaps feel free share with us your thoughts : which school's Science standard set do you think, is higher, or no difference ?


for you, best is to :
enrol your daughter into the school, that doesn't require you to ballot, for peace of mind.
if you ballot at Phase 2C but fail at balloting, end up need to enrol your daughter into a Phase 2C Supp school.

[phtthp]

dardar63:

cat_quek:

do you live within 2km of the school to be selected for PV?

No. RGPS doesn't select you by distance

true

RGPS does not discriminate, by distance

there are PV selected, even though they stay outside 2 km, and staying in HDB flats.

[phtthp]

Popick:

Anyone know how many are shortlisted for interview for Prime Minister's book prize Award? Any idea what will be the interview questions like?

for this type of qn that involve the school, asking about Prime Minister Book prize :
best to ask Principal of RGPS.

After all, Principal of RGPS is the one that ultimately nominate which P6 students (out of entire P6 cohort, out of hundreds of students), who are those that deserve to receive the Prime Minister's book prize Award. Surely the candidates selected / short-listed, must be very outstanding first, stand out head & shoulder above P6 cohort : the best of the best, creme of the creme !

[phtthp]

Popick:

Anyone know how many are shortlisted for interview for Prime Minister's book prize Award?


Any idea what will be the interview questions like?

fyi

2015
3 outstanding Rgps girls, won Prime Minister book prize. They are

- Kwong Yan Yu Charisse, 邝嫣宇

- Loh Yuan En Jolyn, 骆缘恩

- Tay Wan Ni, Nicole 郑琬霓


source of info
https://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/file ... ap2015.pdf
(Annex A)



2014
2 outstanding Rgps girls, won Prime Minister book prize. They are

- Loi Si Xian, 吕思弦

- Nur Syahindah Bte Juhari


source of info
https://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/file ... ardees.pdf



2013
2 outstanding Rgps girls, won Prime Minister book prize. They are

- Andrea Teo York Tiang, 张育哲

- Caren Chua Jia En, 蔡佳恩


source
https://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/file ... nnex-A.pdf



2012
2 outstanding Rgps girls, won Prime Minister book prize. They are

- Hannah Tan Jia Hwee, 陈嘉惠

- Hu Yunting, Grace 胡韵婷


source
https://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/file ... nnex-a.pdf



2010
2 outstanding Rgps girls, won Prime Minister book prize. They are

- Syafiqah Nabilah bte S*

- Tan Li Xian Amy 陈丽贤


source
https://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/file ... nnex-d.pdf

[Oh My Gosh]

P1 registration coming… parents with kids in RGPS, can you provide a overview of how you feel about your kids there? Any regrets or re considerations if given another chance?

[dardar63]

Oh My Gosh:

P1 registration coming... parents with kids in RGPS, can you provide a overview of how you feel about your kids there? Any regrets or re considerations if given another chance?

I think the main thing you need to consider if you still considering ... Is that there is no affiliation secondary school.

[GKK]

dardar63:

Oh My Gosh:

P1 registration coming... parents with kids in RGPS, can you provide a overview of how you feel about your kids there? Any regrets or re considerations if given another chance?

I think the main thing you need to consider if you still considering ... Is that there is no affiliation secondary school.

Would there be a chance that there will be a change in system, that affiliation could be set in?
What would it takes to make such changes happens? Either from RGS or RGPS top management..?
It would be all so wonderful if such changes could be possible!