2016 PSLE Discussions (Born in 2004)

[Zlia]

Hi all,

Outram Sec vs New Town vs Kent Ridge. Any feedback on these schools in terms of both academic and CCA?

And Nan Hua vs Crescent, any views too?

And (sorry for asking so many questions) does anyone have any experience with the MEP? Does it require alot of time outside the school curriculum hours?
:thankyou:

[minty2000]

Hi, I noticed the some cca for secondary schools are grouped according to gender. Like badminton for girls only, or basketball for boys only.. any special reason behind this? Why can't student choose according to interest? :roll:

[Albon]

minty2000:

Hi, I noticed the some cca for secondary schools are grouped according to gender. Like badminton for girls only, or basketball for boys only.. any special reason behind this? Why can't student choose according to interest? :roll:

Government budget and staff for cca are limited so school usually cant afford to have so many cca. With dropping student enrolment, it is also difficult to sustain a cca.

[tcam]

Any indication on the COP for RGS this year? My Daughter scored 261 and I doubt it is good enough for RGS! Please advise. Thanks

[happyheart]

I missed the open house for Dunman secondary school. Can anyone offer some insights about the school in terms of discipline, school culture, teachers’ dedication, students profile? Thanks in advance.

[tang_kweeyee.02795yahoo.02795com]

Hi mummies,


I have another question. Thanks for help again…

Can you advise me on the music elective program? Will it affect his chance of getting into science later?

He is currently doing grade 8 piano exam. We are looking at the MEP option to see whether it’s something easy for him to do since the requirement is only pass in grade 3.

Thanks for your advice.

[isetan]

tcam:

Any indication on the COP for RGS this year? My Daughter scored 261 and I doubt it is good enough for RGS! Please advise. Thanks

No harm trying to put as 1st choice but must mentally accept that 2nd choice may stand 50% chance.

[Al12345]

Regarding the 3rd language ,is it 1st choice put as French ,then 2nd and 3rd choice cannot put foreign language anymore?

[phtthp]

Al12345:

Regarding the 3rd language ,is it 1st choice put as French ,then 2nd and 3rd choice cannot put foreign language anymore?

you can put down your 3 choices, in priority.

in some Secondary schools : Japanese is extremely hot & popular.
Even though some students put down Japanese as #1 choice, however some did not get it, MOELC posted them to another foreign language, instead.

However, u must choose your 3rd language, wisely.
MOELC is very strict.
in the event, for whatever reasons, say, if a child is unable to cope with 3rd language chosen at end of Sec 1, the child cannot appeal to MOELC to request, \"can i have another try at another 3rd language, instead ?\"

example
for some students, learning Japanese not easy.

at end of Sec 1 or Sec 2, some feel like giving up.
If this student appeal to MOELC, to request say, switch over from Japanese to another language ( French, eg) : MOELC won't entertain such request.

[Al12345]

So I can put 1st :French

2nd:Japanese
3rd:German?