Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[dunma]

sweetbaby:

Hi


Hows are the boys selected for Galileo? A* in PSLE Science?

Those who got A* in psle science can register for the selection test, followed by the interview. The program will start in May.

[dunma]

Thanks ksp:

dunma:

[quote=\"Thanks ksp\"]Sorry, newbie here. Anyone can share what is in Galileo lesson?

Thanks dunma for sharing. Many interesting programmes in school, think my boy prefers computer elective programme, only offer the programme to year 2 students?[/quote]Galileo is not elective, so your boy can take Galileo and CEP together.
Yes, cep starts in y2. At the end of y1, there will be selection test and interview. Those gpa>=3.6 and computer A+ can register for the test.

[Thanks ksp]

Wow, thanks for sharing this important info. My son thought that he can relax and enjoy his y1life

[dunma]

Thanks ksp:

Wow, thanks for sharing this important info. My son thought that he can relax and enjoy his y1life

He can still enjoy the life. Work hard, play hard

[Jellytale]

Looking at the school schedule shared at the registration day, I do feel it’s pretty demanding. On cca days, which is twice a wk, lessons end at 3.30pm and ccas last till 6+. 3rd language on tues is from 3.30 to 6.45. These are besides the Galileo etc programs. Can I know if it’s RI or generally the same for all sec schs?

[dunma]

Jellytale:

Looking at the school schedule shared at the registration day, I do feel it’s pretty demanding. On cca days, which is twice a wk, lessons end at 3.30pm and ccas last till 6+. 3rd language on tues is from 3.30 to 6.45. These are besides the Galileo etc programs. Can I know if it’s RI or generally the same for all sec schs?

I only know neighbourhood secondary school schedule is not like this, they are free in quite some afternoons. They don't have third language, but they also have cca. They have food and design subjects while our ri boys don't have.

[dunma]

Jellytale:

Looking at the school schedule shared at the registration day, I do feel it’s pretty demanding. On cca days, which is twice a wk, lessons end at 3.30pm and ccas last till 6+. 3rd language on tues is from 3.30 to 6.45. These are besides the Galileo etc programs. Can I know if it’s RI or generally the same for all sec schs?

Some cca not only twice, but three time a week. And some are in saturdays.
Maximum one elective every student.
Don't forget merit cca, which are all arranged on Friday afternoons. One student can choose only one merit cca except astronomy club (it's Friday night).

So school already limits their choices, and all these are optional except one core cca, so they can manage.

All PSLs said y1 was the most relax year.

[mamamiya]

My Son doesn’t want a third language or any of the electives. He doesn’t mind trying for the selection test for Galileo coz he has an interest in Science and got an A* in psle science but he may not pass the selection test also. He hopes to get into a sports cca though… I just hope he adjusts well to Sec school life and the rigorous academic demands in RI.

[dunma]

mamamiya:

My Son doesn’t want a third language or any of the electives. He doesn’t mind trying for the selection test for Galileo coz he has an interest in Science and got an A* in psle science but he may not pass the selection test also. He hopes to get into a sports cca though... I just hope he adjusts well to Sec school life and the rigorous academic demands in RI.

Your son may try science club as well. It's a merit cca on Friday afternoon 2-3.30pm if I remember correctly.

[Jellytale]

dunma:

Jellytale:

Looking at the school schedule shared at the registration day, I do feel it’s pretty demanding. On cca days, which is twice a wk, lessons end at 3.30pm and ccas last till 6+. 3rd language on tues is from 3.30 to 6.45. These are besides the Galileo etc programs. Can I know if it’s RI or generally the same for all sec schs?

Some cca not only twice, but three time a week. And some are in saturdays.
Maximum one elective every student.
Don't forget merit cca, which are all arranged on Friday afternoons. One student can choose only one merit cca except astronomy club (it's Friday night).

So school already limits their choices, and all these are optional except one core cca, so they can manage.

All PSLs said y1 was the most relax year.

Oh dear y1 is the most relax? I cannot imagine subsequent years. I’m not sure how often I can see my son after sch term starts :roll: