Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[Libalf]

phtthp:

See reply, to 2017 Sec 1 intake, answer to question #5 (page 2), from the school.

It state that -
Third language in RGS : conducted only on Friday afternoon

http://www.rgs.edu.sg/qql/slot/u1290/FAQs%20for%20AY2017%20PSLE%20Posting_Reporting%20Day.pdf

Thanks!

[sneha]

What is the best way to get to RGS from Bedok?

[phtthp]

here is one way (bus 190) :


https://gothere.sg/m/directions?from=Bedok+Mall%2C+311+Upper+Changi+Road%2C+Singapore+467360&uid-from=269ca1f5-2f4e-456c-8153-2da9af8a0f88&to=Raffles+Girls%27+School+%28Secondary%29%2C+20+Anderson+Road%2C+Singapore+259978&uid-to=5b123b2f-bd1f-4531-a642-c9eb4173ae7e


Another way is :
From Bedok mrt to Bugis mrt (pass kembangan mrt station, Paya Lebar, aljunied, kallang, lavender mrt), then change to blue Downtown line -

https://gothere.sg/m/directions?from=Bugis+MRT+Station+%28EW12%2FDT14%29%2C+220+Victoria+Street%2C+Singapore+188022&uid-from=032a1129-1e16-4349-99a7-1f93d26c64bb&to=Raffles+Girls%27+School+%28Secondary%29%2C+20+Anderson+Road%2C+Singapore+259978&uid-to=5b123b2f-bd1f-4531-a642-c9eb4173ae7e

[sneha]

Thank you:) route two looks good.


there is school bus option in the morning I heard put one way?

[hshs]

Hi,


Would appreciate if anyone could share T-score cut off for RGS.
DD scored 260 and did not get in.
Thank you.

[KP]

In another thread "2016 PSLE Results & Secondary Posting Discussions" at 654am today, one parent wrote:

"Received sms at 6.39am, successfully posted to her first choice, RGS, 261."

You can call the RGS General office now, they defintely can tell you what is the T-score cut-off.
Because the deadline for appeal is tomorrow 12PM.

[zyberk]

sneha:

Thank you:) route two looks good.


there is school bus option in the morning I heard put one way?

Yes but not all area though. You can check with the bus operators, They usually setup 'booths' in canteen.

[hshs]

KP:

In another thread \"2016 PSLE Results & Secondary Posting Discussions\" at 654am today, one parent wrote:

\"Received sms at 6.39am, successfully posted to her first choice, RGS, 261.\"

You can call the RGS General office now, they defintely can tell you what is the T-score cut-off.
Because the deadline for appeal is tomorrow 12PM.

Thank you. RGS website says:

Applications will open from Wednesday 21 December 2016, 12:00pm to Friday 23 December 2016, 2:00pm. Printout of completed Online Application Form and the supporting documents must be submitted in person to the RGS General Office, which is open Mondays to Fridays, 8:30am to 4:30pm, except public holidays.


Any idea what type of documents or reasons would lead to a successful appeal?

[Kiddy Angel]

My DD is joining the Raffles family! Can anyone share what is this elective program about? I understand that the timing clashes with the 3rd lang. Is having an elective program better than 3rd lang?

[mononoke]

Kiddy Angel:

My DD is joining the Raffles family! Can anyone share what is this elective program about? I understand that the timing clashes with the 3rd lang. Is having an elective program better than 3rd lang?

There are three electives (apart from third languages) - Music Elective Program (MEP), Special Arts Program (SAP) and Regional Studies Program (RSP). More information about these can be found on the school website, but as the names suggest MEP is offered by MOE \"for students with an aptitude in music to pursue a deeper study in music listening and music making\", while SAP is offered by the school for \"to provide an enriched Art curriculum that is meaningful, relates to the experiences of the students, and capitalises on their imagination\". RSP \"aims to equip future leaders with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding of Southeast Asia, in particular, Malaysia and Indonesia\", and requires students to take Malay as a third language. There are of course prerequisites to take note of and those can probably be found with the application forms in the Reporting Day package.
RGS only allows students to take one elective, so it is important to choose wisely. It goes without saying that the utmost priority should be interest because otherwise it'll likely be an awful experience. And the question of which elective/third language is the best is purely subjective, the perceived benefits differ from person to person. You might want to take note that electives/third languages can replace a humanities subject in your GPA, though, as that can be helpful. There's lots more to consider, so I would definitely recommend you do more in depth research to choose the best option! Electives are just like any other subject and require their fair share of effort. Whatever the decision ends up being, I sincerely welcome your daughter to RG and I hope her time here will be enjoyable!