2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)
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Someone shared this list of past 8 years’ cut off points and credits to Math Scientists’ Workshop. -
manorway\" post_id=\"1948883\" time=\"1574637269\" user_id=\"9303:
Manorway,
Asking for a friend. Please share your views.
Kid is in the NA/NT range. They did not want NT. But NA means only a few schools in the town they live in and they went open houses for schools in 3 nearest towns. But they want “nice” facilities and interesting ALP. Did not like some older looking schools or those with “sleepy” vibes. Don’t mind travelling for 60-90 min on bus one way.
All these are their words. They don’t know how to elaborate what “sleepy” or “nice” means.
I thought it is more important to look at subject combo and CCAs. But kid is really weak in all subjects. No strength or talent. Even if school has Leadership prog, ALP Science related, competitions etc... Low chance that kid will be selected.
My recommendation is to just pick a decent enough school nearby. Save travelling time as kid is weak academically. Any advice?
The way i would approach this is to list out the schools within 50min travel reach (this is my limit) that offers the NA/NT class. Then list the ALP of these schools. Then rank them according to how old/new the facilities or school compound is. Then choose. Can go to the sch website to learn more about their ALP.
I seen \"sleepy\" and upgraded sec sch before, so i know what she meant. I know of people who chose further schools (more than an hour travel) for bigger nicer compound and better programs though that kid was much older eg ITE age.
Some sch ALP are open to all streams. It is the sch niche programme that all students get to go through at least the basic tier training. (eg https://www.boonlaysec.moe.edu.sg/holistic-development/applied-learning-programme-alp/)
Perhaps because the kid is weak, subj combo and cca does not matter as they will take whichever comes along and try their best. In my generation, my parents never look at subj combi or cca. They look at distance and facilities too (not too old) .
As for travelling, it could be because sch hours are generally shorter for them, they don't mind spending it on travelling or having a nice student corner in sch to spend in than loitering in the mall. -
rawsalmon\" post_id=\"1948899\" time=\"1574643851\" user_id=\"31470:
If your boy has set his heart on HCI, why the headache?
Thank you for sharing ur story. Ours is very similar to your story, still finding consensus on RI and HCI. Boy wants his first and only choice, HCI. That is why we are still heafache over this and yet to submit online.O_O_Dad\" post_id=\"1948895\" time=\"1574642465\" user_id=\"61178:
Hi, I hope more parents can see the danger of having their decisions dictated by PSLE scores. Hopefully my personal stories can help you to find a decision-making process that suits your family.
I know this article that has a shelf life of no more than 3 days (before 27 November the deadline), but I certainly hope it can go a long way to help more families. Happy reading and have some laughs.
https://livetill100.blog/2019/11/24/078-how-to-choose-schools-wisely/
I was in the same dilemma as you last year except mine was between rgs and nygh. I wanted rgs as it was my alma mater and I had fond memories of my time there. But my daughter wanted nygh. I followed her wish in the end. Never regretted the decision. She is very happy there and is doing well as well. So I feel it is important to follow the wish of the child. They are going to be the ones spending their time there. If it is their choice, they will also be more motivated to make it work when things are not going well. -
MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1948901\" time=\"1574644142\" user_id=\"2964:
I would totally go with the uniform. +1 for CVSS.
North Vista has a strong hockey team if I recall correctly and maybe track and field also? You should check.kiasusis\" post_id=\"1948826\" time=\"1574607696\" user_id=\"182531:
Hi! Would appreciate valuable feedback and recommendations. My boy scored 216. We went to the open houses for both North Vista (COP 214) and Compassvale (214). They both seem okay to us, in terms of the subject combinations offered and also the CCA varieties, thus we cannot make a decision. Does anyone know more about these schools, in terms of culture, teachers, or any other things we may have missed out? Thanks.
Compassvale has a new uniform which I find, is nicer than NV’s
Both schools are really very similar. Makes very difference if you choose one or the other. Perhaps it’s down to the boy’s “feel”, which he prefers. -
rawsalmon\" post_id=\"1948899\" time=\"1574643851\" user_id=\"31470:
Why don’t let your child choose? If his mind is made up on HCI, then I’m sure he will be happy there. There’s no right or wrong choice.
Thank you for sharing ur story. Ours is very similar to your story, still finding consensus on RI and HCI. Boy wants his first and only choice, HCI. That is why we are still heafache over this and yet to submit online.O_O_Dad\" post_id=\"1948895\" time=\"1574642465\" user_id=\"61178:
Hi, I hope more parents can see the danger of having their decisions dictated by PSLE scores. Hopefully my personal stories can help you to find a decision-making process that suits your family.
I know this article that has a shelf life of no more than 3 days (before 27 November the deadline), but I certainly hope it can go a long way to help more families. Happy reading and have some laughs.
https://livetill100.blog/2019/11/24/078-how-to-choose-schools-wisely/
My son (born in 2006) was grappling between RI and HCI last year. His best friends chose HCI, and he’s familiar with what HCI environment is like (being from NYPS). But he liked the diversity at RI better. He wanted a multicultural environment. Hence he was torn between following his friends to HCI (the GEP kids would be streamed into iSparks classes and generally continue to see each other at class), or going to a completely new environment. We left him to choose. He read up the content on their websites, spoke to his friends, and in the end he chose RI on his own accord. We would have preferred ACSI-IB, but he wasn’t even keen on an IB curriculum, so we just let him be.
Insofar he has been happy and well adapted. The curriculum at RI is stimulating, and the kids there really come from all walks of life, across all races. He made a new circle of friends, continues to keep in touch with those in HCI. Those at HCI are also adjusting well, and are happy with their choice.
RI has a strong emphasis on character and leadership development, and I have seen him matured tremendously in terms of confidence and character over the past year. Hope this helps. -
Hi, I am quiet new and I would like to seek your feedback on the 6 choices we suggested for my daughter. her tscore is 255+2 and we stay near Queenstown area. We are focusing a bit on girl schools and SAP schools. Thanks.
1)NYGH (last year COP 258, SAP)
2)CHIJ ST Nicks(255, SAP)
3)Dunman High(256, SAP)
4)RV(252, SAP)
5)Cedar(253)
6)Nan Hua(245, SAP) -
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Manorway,
The way i would approach this is to list out the schools within 50min travel reach (this is my limit) that offers the NA/NT class. Then list the ALP of these schools. Then rank them according to how old/new the facilities or school compound is. Then choose. Can go to the sch website to learn more about their ALP.
I seen \"sleepy\" and upgraded sec sch before, so i know what she meant. I know of people who chose further schools (more than an hour travel) for bigger nicer compound and better programs though that kid was much older eg ITE age.
Some sch ALP are open to all streams. It is the sch niche programme that all students get to go through at least the basic tier training. (eg https://www.boonlaysec.moe.edu.sg/holistic-development/applied-learning-programme-alp/)
Perhaps because the kid is weak, subj combo and cca does not matter as they will take whichever comes along and try their best. In my generation, my parents never look at subj combi or cca. They look at distance and facilities too (not too old) .
As for travelling, it could be because sch hours are generally shorter for them, they don't mind spending it on travelling or having a nice student corner in sch to spend in than loitering in the mall.
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Thank you Jedamum, you are right! They think going to a sleepy-looking school is demoralising when there are nicer looking environments to go to, and even if it means spending 3 hours a day on public transport, it is worth it.
Ironic as they said kid would be too tired if she must take bus for 30 min/one way to tuition in her p5/6 years.
They think nicer environment means happier kid so more mood to study. Even if the ALP is for all in the school, after going through the experience, if she fails her exams because too tired/no time to study/revise, is there any use? Still must sit for NA exams.
Frankly, I am not sure about how much good the ALP will do for her. -
eelynnah\" post_id=\"1948915\" time=\"1574647237\" user_id=\"28296:
Good selection - as long as you are happy with any of the 6. You should comfortably get a place in either 2, 3 or 4 - just don’t know which one. 5 or 6 as contingencies but unlikely to be activated.
Hi, I am quiet new and I would like to seek your feedback on the 6 choices we suggested for my daughter. her tscore is 255+2 and we stay near Queenstown area. We are focusing a bit on girl schools and SAP schools. Thanks.
1)NYGH (last year COP 258, SAP)
2)CHIJ ST Nicks(255, SAP)
3)Dunman High(256, SAP)
4)RV(252, SAP)
5)Cedar(253)
6)Nan Hua(245, SAP) -
eelynnah\" post_id=\"1948915\" time=\"1574647237\" user_id=\"28296:
NYGH :
Hi, I am quiet new and I would like to seek your feedback on the 6 choices we suggested for my daughter. her tscore is 255+2 and we stay near Queenstown area. We are focusing a bit on girl schools and SAP schools. Thanks.
1)NYGH (last year COP 258, SAP)
2)CHIJ ST Nicks(255, SAP)
3)Dunman High(256, SAP)
4)RV(252, SAP)
5)Cedar(253)
6)Nan Hua(245, SAP)
doubt it will fall to 255 +2 = 257, this year. Even 258 was rare, because if refer past years, NYGH COP usually fall inside 26x range
your daughter most likely enter Sngs (SAP)
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manorway\" post_id=\"1948916\" time=\"1574647372\" user_id=\"9303:
Your concerns are very valid too.
Thank you Jedamum, you are right! They think going to a sleepy-looking school is demoralising when there are nicer looking environments to go to, and even if it means spending 3 hours a day on public transport, it is worth it.
Ironic as they said kid would be too tired if she must take bus for 30 min/one way to tuition in her p5/6 years.
They think nicer environment means happier kid so more mood to study. Even if the ALP is for all in the school, after going through the experience, if she fails her exams because too tired/no time to study/revise, is there any use? Still must sit for NA exams.
Frankly, I am not sure about how much good the ALP will do for her.
That's why i think max 50min travel is pushing it.
Let the parents know about it and also how they can go about shortlisting the schools. A listing table to also include academic performance of school helps too. With that they can have a clearer picture whether ALP or academic is more priority for them (sometimes you can replicate academic support outside school via tuition but ALP niche learning and exposure may not be so, and the parents may just want that to excite the kid and boost her morale). Then hopefully they can find and eligible for the school that they find fitting.
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