Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

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AHsDad\" post_id=\"1959283\" time=\"1579095249\" user_id=\"172457:

Hello. Anybody have any idea.. 🙏🏽
1) how many slots are there for DSA maths?
2) how many applicants roughly?
3) how large is the commitment required once accepted? (Training 1-2 per week / how many mandatory competitions?)

Much appreciated if have any experience on above. Thanks

1) about 20 +
2) 100+ sat for the admission math test. So actual number of applicants much higher. Not sure how things have changed but in the past math is the most competitive academic dsa domain. Platinum or gold in math Olympiad competition will almost guarantee you a spot (unless you screw up the interview). But heard most hv to sit for math test if being shortlisted these days.
3) commitment not v heavy. 1x training a week, about 2 hours (the girls are v busy, they don’t hv time for more trainings!) many girls can’t even make it to trainings from year 2 onwards as it clashes with the many other projects and activities in school (but can only be excused with valid reasons). 2-3 mandatory competition per year and required to attend some math related workshops.

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AHsDad\" post_id=\"1959283\" time=\"1579095249\" user_id=\"172457:

Hello. Anybody have any idea.. 🙏🏽
1) how many slots are there for DSA maths?
2) how many applicants roughly?
3) how large is the commitment required once accepted? (Training 1-2 per week / how many mandatory competitions?)

Much appreciated if have any experience on above. Thanks

1) about 20 +/-
2) 100-200? Not sure how things have changed but in the past math is the most competitive academic dsa domain. Platinum or gold in math Olympiad competition will definitely increase your chances. But heard most hv to sit for math test if being shortlisted these days.
3) commitment not v heavy. 1x training a week, about 2 hours (the girls are v busy, they don’t hv time for more trainings!) many girls can’t even make it to trainings from year 2 onwards as it clashes with the many other projects and activities in school (but can only be excused with valid reasons). 2-3 mandatory competition per year and required to attend some math related workshops.

Thank u very much for the informative reply. Seems we have some work to do and targets to achieve first. 🙏🏽 My daughter has an external sport too so she will have to be ready for a hectic timetable whichever school she goes

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[quote=AHsDad post_id=1959283 time=1579095249 user_id=172457]Hello. Anybody have any idea.. 🙏🏽
1) how many slots are there for DSA maths?
2) how many applicants roughly?
3) how large is the commitment required once accepted? (Training 1-2 per week / how many mandatory competitions?)

Much appreciated if have any experience on above. Thanks

1) about 20 +/-
2) 100-200? Not sure how things have changed but in the past math is the most competitive academic dsa domain. Platinum or gold in math Olympiad competition will definitely increase your chances. But heard most hv to sit for math test if being shortlisted these days.
3) commitment not v heavy. 1x training a week, about 2 hours (the girls are v busy, they don’t hv time for more trainings!) many girls can’t even make it to trainings from year 2 onwards as it clashes with the many other projects and activities in school (but can only be excused with valid reasons). 2-3 mandatory competition per year and required to attend some math related workshops.

Thank u very much for the informative reply. Seems we have some work to do and targets to achieve first. 🙏🏽 My daughter has an external sport too so she will have to be ready for a hectic timetable whichever school she goes[/quote]IMHO, the standard PSLE results route may be more suitable for you / your daughter and the probability of success is likely to be higher.

[AHsDad]

Thank you. Direct PSLE seemed like the only choice when her sport (judo) was no longer in DSA. But seeing that commitment for Maths may not be too taxing, no harm just trying it out. She’s as competitive in sport as she is in academics, so we Just see how it goes 😊

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AHsDad\" post_id=\"1960020\" time=\"1579523375\" user_id=\"172457:

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[quote=AHsDad post_id=1959283 time=1579095249 user_id=172457]Hello. Anybody have any idea.. 🙏🏽
1) how many slots are there for DSA maths?
2) how many applicants roughly?
3) how large is the commitment required once accepted? (Training 1-2 per week / how many mandatory competitions?)

Much appreciated if have any experience on above. Thanks

1) about 20 +/-
2) 100-200? Not sure how things have changed but in the past math is the most competitive academic dsa domain. Platinum or gold in math Olympiad competition will definitely increase your chances. But heard most hv to sit for math test if being shortlisted these days.
3) commitment not v heavy. 1x training a week, about 2 hours (the girls are v busy, they don’t hv time for more trainings!) many girls can’t even make it to trainings from year 2 onwards as it clashes with the many other projects and activities in school (but can only be excused with valid reasons). 2-3 mandatory competition per year and required to attend some math related workshops.

Thank u very much for the informative reply. Seems we have some work to do and targets to achieve first. 🙏🏽 My daughter has an external sport too so she will have to be ready for a hectic timetable whichever school she goes[/quote]Sorry slight corrections.
1) it’s 20+ no minus
2) 100+ are number of shortlisted candidates that sat for the test. Actual number of applicants much higher than that. Many math Olympiad silver medalists (including geppers) also have to sit for the test...

[newbieks]

Hi has anyone received outcome of the math olympaid selection test for year 1 which they took last week?


Thanks.

[sean wife]

Hi, anyone knows what’s the usual number of Y1 girls selected for the MO training? Thanks!

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Hi, anyone knows what's the usual number of Y1 girls selected for the MO training? Thanks![/quote]

40+

[newbieks]

Hi anyone familiar with Girl Brigade CCA? Prospectus mention bagpipe practice compulsory for year 1. What about yr 2 to yr 4? Is it by selection or is it possible to opt out? Usually marching is carried out in the open unshaded areas? Thanks.

[TiaUrch]

Hi parents, my gal is in waiting list under her favourite sports CCA and no other offers/waiting list. So when she submits her 4 choices, can she still apply CCAs that she tried out but got no offers or in waiting list? Any insights?Understand that one Uniformed group is compulsory. Thanks