Victoria School

[Minecrafter]

Sorry all, bump this up if anyone could give some sound advice. Many thanks.

Minecrafter:

Hello all,

Newbie here. Saw that the 2015 PSLE COP for VS is 248 for O level programme. Would it make sense to \"try\" VS as first choice if my boy got 245 in his PSLE?

[rainbowie]

sumo22:

I understand Victoria school requires students to join a uniform group & a sports. Would this put a strain on the already limited time of students? How do the students cope? Are the uniform group & sport very demanding & result oriented?


The main reason my DS is not putting VS on his list is he has the impression that one needs to be very strong/good in the sport that he join to be able to survive well/gain acceptance. Any comments from anyone who has insights? He meets the COP to the school.

Thks in advance!

Your DS can choose any one of the cca, not two and not confined to UG or sports. I had posted this and would like to share with you in case you missed reading it:

In addition, DS was not very enthusiastic in games/sports and was more of a 'follower' in pri sch but he has changed a lot ever since being a Victorian. It's a school that advocates sports, physical & leadership training. I am very relieved as he needs to start preparing for NS early and also to boost his self-confidence, learn to lead and acquire other life skills.
It would be sad if students only pursue academic excellence but VS sees the importance of an all-rounded education for its pupils.

Furthermore, VS is not a sports school and the students come in all 'shapes and sizes'. Definitely not all the students are good in sports but they will benefit from the PE lessons.

[lurline]

Hi Minecrafter,

I don’t know the strength of this year cohort and no one know for sure if the COP will go up or down. I feel that you can put VS as your first choice if u want to join VS very much. Please choose a safe second choice in case if case your first choice doesn’t work out.

[rainbowie]

Minecrafter:

Hello all,


Newbie here. Saw that the 2015 PSLE COP for VS is 248 for O level programme. Would it make sense to \"try\" VS as first choice if my boy got 245 in his PSLE?

You may try but honestly I think the chances are slim though it's not impossible.

Some info here for your reference:
In 2012, EESIS COP (for top 3%) was 262 and VS COP was 246
In 2013, EESIS COP was 258 and VS COP was 247
In 2014, EESIS COP was 258 and VS COP was 243 (lowest in 5 years)
In 2015, EESIS COP was 262 and VS COP was 248
This year, it seems like the EESIS COP has remained unchanged.

Your decision for the second choice becomes very important for your case. Just make sure you choose it wisely please.

[Minecrafter]

Thank you all for the opinion. More or less confirmed my doubts. I am thinking to put VS as first choice and if eventually can’t get in, all likely is that I will have all my other 5 choices as schools that I would like to go as well.


Btw - what do you guys means by comfortable range?

[markzh]

Hi,

Can current parents pls advise if there is school bus service? Staying at YCK, still figuring out how to get to VS. Thanks !

[ralphrex]

markzh:

Hi,

Can current parents pls advise if there is school bus service? Staying at YCK, still figuring out how to get to VS. Thanks !

There used to be 76 but I think they changed the bus route to end at Eunos instead of VS. I am a little outdated with this..

[lurline]

Can minus 2pts HMT and another 2pts for CCA or affiliation.

[Thinkerrrr]

sumo22:

Separately, thank you all who have clarified CCA requirement on my earlier post & sharing insights. DD has picked VS as his 1st choice so we are really looking forward to reporting to VS on 22nd Dec

:congrats: on your DS becoming a Victorian! VS boys have a lot of school pride, and really believe in their school motto \"nothing without labour\" and strive to be a \"gentleman, professional and sportsman\". Its interesting to see them develop over the 4 years.

[floppy]

Thinkerrrr:

sumo22:

Separately, thank you all who have clarified CCA requirement on my earlier post & sharing insights. DD has picked VS as his 1st choice so we are really looking forward to reporting to VS on 22nd Dec

:congrats: on your DS becoming a Victorian! VS boys have a lot of school pride, and really believe in their school motto \"nothing without labour\" and strive to be a \"gentleman, professional and sportsman\". Its interesting to see them develop over the 4 years.

The 7th or 8th oldest school in Singapore with 140 years of history should be a great source of school pride.