Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[iRabbit]

Cattac:

Those who DSA via academic, science, will they have higher chance in getting the Galileo program? Likewise for math, the Euler program?


If not, then what is the purpose of taking in the students via DSA?

The Euler selection test consists of 2 rounds (written & interview) while the Galileo selection test consists of 3 rounds (written, practical, interview). All students go thru the same selection tests regardless of primary sch achievements (i.e. even if one represented S’pore before in overseas competition, still have to go thru the same selection process).

So students start with an equal footing. However like what Hquek shared, those DSA students usually outperform their peers in the selection tests due to the relative strength in their DSA subjects. However it’s not a given that DSA students will definitely be selected for these prg. Interview performance plays an impt part in the selection outcome too.

Intake is usually around 20 per subject and the std is pitched at a much higher level than RP. Students who accept the offer to join Euler or Galileo will have the option to join the merit CCA of Math or Sci club respectively.

[dunma]

iRabbit:

Students who accept the offer to join Euler or Galileo will have the option to join the merit CCA of Math or Sci club respectively.

Not any more. Euler and math club tests are separated. Galileo and science club tests are using the same paper, but one must indicate which he wants or both.

[GTGT]

Hi parents,


What kind of laptops/iPads are required for year 1 boys?

[hquek]

GTGT:

Hi parents,


What kind of laptops/iPads are required for year 1 boys?

None. They just need a pc with windows for projects.

[GTGT]

hquek:

GTGT:

Hi parents,


What kind of laptops/iPads are required for year 1 boys?

None. They just need a pc with windows for projects.

Thanks hquek

[mamamiya]

GTGT:

hquek:

[quote=\"GTGT\"]Hi parents,


What kind of laptops/iPads are required for year 1 boys?

None. They just need a pc with windows for projects.

Thanks hquek[/quote]Will the boys be bringing their laptop to school often? If so, perhaps shd buy a lighter one... Thanks!

[dunma]

mamamiya:

Will the boys be bringing their laptop to school often? If so, perhaps shd buy a lighter one... Thanks!

No teacher requires it, but also no forbidden. Teachers only give out homework and project, they don't care where you do it (school, home, library) and how you do it (pc, laptop, iPad, phone, mac, windows, Linux)

[hquek]

Mine never had occasion to bring laptop/pc/ipad to school.

[ngl2010]

DS only brought his laptop to school during boarding because he was lazy to go to computer room. But today he told me it is actually not necessary now because they can access Google docs via handphone.


Even during PW, he and his group mates usually use the computers in school or work from home so no need laptop.

Anyway, if you want to buy desktop/laptop, no need to buy MS Office because the school has arrangement with Microsoft to allow students to download and use MS Office for free.

[GTGT]

ngl2010:

DS only brought his laptop to school during boarding because he was lazy to go to computer room. But today he told me it is actually not necessary now because they can access Google docs via handphone.


Even during PW, he and his group mates usually use the computers in school or work from home so no need laptop.

Anyway, if you want to buy desktop/laptop, no need to buy MS Office because the school has arrangement with Microsoft to allow students to download and use MS Office for free.

Thank you parents!