Nanyang Girls' High School [*IP]

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VRossi:

Just wanted to clarify the P5 Talent Development Camp by NYGH. Not sure if it is a new initiative or an ongoing yearly practice, but Daughter was invited for the camp through her primary school in May last year when she was p5. Up to 10 of her school mates were invited, a mix of geppers and mainstreamers. As to what criteria did we fulfil to be invited, it was not told but invitation is extended by NY through the primary school and the school select up to 10 high ability girls. I am thinking it could be a combination of p4 overall and p5 SA1 results but then again the geppers and mainstream take different exams. In the 10, there are prefects ,cca leaders, sports people , music people , very diverse.


The 2 day camp , u can select the domain u are interested for example maths , arts , music. Then during the 2 day camp from 8.30am to 1pm , it’s like the school and their students showcase their school’s program , there are activities to do , u get to chit chat to the teachers and take a look around the school. But that is basically it. There is no further follow up when u are in p6 during Dsa period. It is your choice if u want to apply NYGH Dsa but it’s through either sports or academics just like everyone else. Maybe I suppose u can mention in the interview that you experience NY culture through the camp ? But daughter had a good impression of the school since the camp but there are others who went and experienced it and felt it’s not a good fit for them. It works either way.

In any case , it’s like a mini open house to top pupils from primary schools in their p5 year? I guess a good strategy to get pupils to experience in depth what NY education is about. There was no pushy message to tell u to choose the school when u are in p6. I guess NY may have reasons for doing so, to reach out to top pupils to let them experience their school culture? We saw pupils from neighbourhood primary and SAP primary.

Hope this clear up the myth. Just like the RGS Dsa tea, does not mean you are invited means u get a CO, it’s for them to showcase their schools to selected students but you still apply the sports or academic Dsa and go through trials , selection tests and interviews like everyone else, it’s just the schools marketing.

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[Oh My Gosh]

Any parents know how many CO/ WL was issued for 2018 DSA (i.e. entry for 2019)?

[Imp75]

hi parents


My dd is currently in Sec 2 and going to choose her subject combi after EOY.
We have no idea which subjects to choose except that we are certain we are not going to any of the special programs like AEP, HMP, SMTP, HP or BSP.
We know 6 subjects are compulsory and the child can choose the next 2 or 3 more subjects depending on MSG.
I am wondering if parents have any advice what subjects to choose:
- easiest to score?
- least to mug (I know can contradict point 1 though)
- easiest to get in (is there even a enrolment cutoff?)
- most relevant to HCI JC subject combi

btw, anyone knows the upper sec combined humanities/SS compulsory subject comprise of which humanities?

[Oh My Gosh]

Imp75:

hi parents


My dd is currently in Sec 2 and going to choose her subject combi after EOY.
We have no idea which subjects to choose except that we are certain we are not going to any of the special programs like AEP, HMP, SMTP, HP or BSP.
We know 6 subjects are compulsory and the child can choose the next 2 or 3 more subjects depending on MSG.
I am wondering if parents have any advice what subjects to choose:
- easiest to score?
- least to mug (I know can contradict point 1 though)
- easiest to get in (is there even a enrolment cutoff?)
- most relevant to HCI JC subject combi

btw, anyone knows the upper sec combined humanities/SS compulsory subject comprise of which humanities?

Imp75, time flies.... I still remember going thru DSA process 2 years ago for my DS and you are also one of the KSP parents then. DS is also looking at S2 subject combination albeit in HCI. All the best!

[lovekin]

Hi

Can I find out from any parents here....

For special programmes such as AEP, HMP, SMTP, HP or BSP, is every girl only allowed to choose one or can choose more than one? For example, do HMP and HP.

Thank you for sharing

[comfy]

I think normally a child is allowed to choose one due to subject commitment and schedule.

[myteapot]

lovekin:

Hi

Can I find out from any parents here....

For special programmes such as AEP, HMP, SMTP, HP or BSP, is every girl only allowed to choose one or can choose more than one? For example, do HMP and HP.

Thank you for sharing

Each student can only be in either SMTP or HP, and not in both. However, I understand SMTP or HP students can still offer BSP, but not as a SAP scholar. For existing HMP/AEP students, I believe it will be considered as an additional subject if they are in the HP program.

[myteapot]

Imp75:

hi parents


My dd is currently in Sec 2 and going to choose her subject combi after EOY.
We have no idea which subjects to choose except that we are certain we are not going to any of the special programs like AEP, HMP, SMTP, HP or BSP.
We know 6 subjects are compulsory and the child can choose the next 2 or 3 more subjects depending on MSG.
I am wondering if parents have any advice what subjects to choose:
- easiest to score?
- least to mug (I know can contradict point 1 though)
- easiest to get in (is there even a enrolment cutoff?)
- most relevant to HCI JC subject combi

btw, anyone knows the upper sec combined humanities/SS compulsory subject comprise of which humanities?

Hi Imp75, I guess the subject choice should be based on the child's passion, strength and aspirations. There are certain criteria to meet to take up advanced subjects or talent programmes. Else, the school will try to match the students to their choices.

[Imp75]

Thanks but passionate about a subject may not bring in the best msg. My dd does well in history but not geog even though she hates history but likes Geog. Same for bio or physics. Wonder which ones should she choose to make the journey to HCI smoother. We are not opting for advanced subjects to keep it manageable.

[lego]

I think another factor u might want to look into when choosing the subject combination is if there is any pre-requisite for the courses that yr child might be interested in for Uni.

Eg. Some courses may require the student to have taken H2 physics.
If yr child did not take physics in upper Sec, she would not be allowed to take physics in JC.
Biology, History and Geography - there is no such requirement to have taken the same subject in upper Sec before they are allowed to take it in HCI (JC) as far as i know.