MGS vs RGS - wholistic view

[phtthp]

for MGS Secondary, my observation tells me - if the girls come from MGS primary before, they tend to be well behaved, polite, well mannered, speak softly, gently. They don’t shout. The foundation years spent in MGS primary had groomed these girls well in terms of social mannerism.


but if it’s outside external girls from other schools infiltrate into MGS Secondary, some of these girls are rude, no proper manners, behavior no good.

[UncleLim]

Hotspurs68:

Just out of curiousity, which of the 2 schools provide greater wholistic education? Taking consideration that this would be their pubescent period, I am also referring to the emotional aspects and support given by the 2 schools when they are growing into young women.


Please correct me but i keep hearing that at RGS, girls are taught to expect to excel at all costs. Please help me dispel this if it is not true

Please also correct me BUT I also hear that MGS is extremely snobbish and would be only too happy to be gunned down in this respect.

Please advise.

Hi Hotspurs68, many may not agree with the \"excel at all costs\" description but I know what you are trying to put across. My own personal interaction with ex-RGS friends does indicate that is true to to some degree. Two or three such persons I know still excel at their workplace and they are already in their late 30s or early 40s. They are highly ambitious, although they may mellow upon attaining motherhood. My own take is that MGS and other all-girls schools produce women who are not as ultra-competitive, and hence get along better with others in the workplace. That said, like RI boys, I find RGS girls extremely pragmatic, hardworking and organised.

[coolit]

I think RGS girls tend to be confident but can be a little opinionated. The MGS scholars tend to be very disciplined and they are usually the good girl type.

[LOLMum]

some1 told me most mgs girls = good wife/mum. hope this is true.

[jtoh]

LOLMum:

some1 told me most mgs girls = good wife/mum. hope this is true.

My impression of SCGS/MGS girls from loo-ooong ago, that they'll be good tai-tais. Does this equal good wife/mum? :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: Note: This is a tongue-in-cheek observation from waaayyyy back. Might not apply to current SCGS/MGS students. So don't flame me. :rotflmao:

[Snow Crystal]

To me, these two schools are so different . RGS is an IP which takes in top girls from the various primary schools all over Singapore of which many were head prefects/prefects/leaders. On the other hand, MGS' cohort comprises mainly their affiliated girls via affiliated COP, with a small number of non affiliated girls via public COP. RGS' peer is more of NYGH and MGS is more comparable to SCGS. Both RGS and MGS are premium girls schools and aim for holistic education. However, different profile/type/background of the girls translate to different life goals, character, perspectives, definition of success, survival instincts, attitude towards work etc. Well, RGS girls also end up as great mums and wives. Look around at the many RGS KSPs :salute:

[mtfat]

I agree with phtthp. one of my girl classmate from other primary schools infiltrate into MGS Secondary, according to my girl, she is rude, no proper manners, behavior no good. Teacher called up parents many times also no improvement from the girl. sign…

[corneyAmber]

I agree with snow crystal.

Actually there is really no comparison between the two on an apple-to-apple basis. It is really a matter of whether you like apple or orange. They are in different league and I wish not to generalise the behaviour because both schools have children of all types. Being in different league, culturally they are definitely different.

[TravelMummy]

Dd has DSA offers to RGS (sports) & MGS (academic) - we are very torn between both wonderful schools. She is talented but not highly disciplined so hopes the competitive environment at RGS will push her towards greater academic heights. She loves the idea of a mission school and holistic environment. It sounds like, fr previous feedback, that MGS provides a less stressful environment for developing empathy/EQ (don’t flame me, just impressions) while RGS provides a better environment for training of the IQ? We live much nearer MGS than RGS. At the end of the day, DD’s ultimate goal is to land herself a nice scholarship to either the ivy league or Oxbridge/London U. Results wise, i dont think she is a shoo-in for 260 rgs type cut off hence the sports offer. Not sure if this wld lead to subsequent difficulties while there. Love to hear thoughts/ opinions of parents on both schools and which wld more likely help her fulfill those lofty goals. Thanks.

[lee_yl]

TravelMummy:

Dd has DSA offers to RGS (sports) & MGS (academic) - we are very torn between both wonderful schools. She is talented but not highly disciplined so hopes the competitive environment at RGS will push her towards greater academic heights. She loves the idea of a mission school and holistic environment. It sounds like, fr previous feedback, that MGS provides a less stressful environment for developing empathy/EQ (don't flame me, just impressions) while RGS provides a better environment for training of the IQ? We live much nearer MGS than RGS. At the end of the day, DD's ultimate goal is to land herself a nice scholarship to either the ivy league or Oxbridge/London U. Results wise, i dont think she is a shoo-in for 260 rgs type cut off hence the sports offer. Not sure if this wld lead to subsequent difficulties while there. Love to hear thoughts/ opinions of parents on both schools and which wld more likely help her fulfill those lofty goals. Thanks.

Since your DD got into MGS via DSA (Academic) and the parents are looking for academic excellence, then MGS is a more logical choice. Else in RGS, your DD can expect to spend more time in the sports than in her studies.