Raffles Girls' Primary

[Kokoami]

TheTeds\" post_id=\"1980300\" time=\"1591762023\" user_id=\"170081:

I'm considering to apply my child into the school for next year P1. Any parent here can kindly share information on the school hours, school culture etc? She has a happy-go-lucky attitude, will there be lots of homework even in the pri 1 and 2. Thank you

This thread seems very inactive but here's hoping for some answers.

I'm planning to do the same too. Though I'm really curious about the culture and the profile of students.
In the case of the latter, I'm just wondering if she will be able to \"fit in\".
My daughter, from what I can see now, is also pretty blase about learning and \"homework\".

[Mishasha]

I have 2 girls, one is P4 and another one graduated in 2017 now in Y3 in RGS. Over the years, RGPS has changed - I would say a more holistic approach with "lesser" homework, "not as much emphasis" on result. I observed that the teaching is moving towards more higher order thinking , in line with MOE evolving syllabus - less is more - and not so much of "drilling" as the olden times. Though most girls aspire to perform well in both academic and other areas, I don’t feel that they are very "competitive". The learning environment is positive and caring. This is my personal experience for the last 9 years in RGPS.

[Kokoami]

Mishasha\" post_id=\"1985432\" time=\"1594563642\" user_id=\"4189:

I have 2 girls, one is P4 and another one graduated in 2017 now in Y3 in RGS. Over the years, RGPS has changed - I would say a more holistic approach with \"lesser\" homework, \"not as much emphasis\" on result. I observed that the teaching is moving towards more higher order thinking , in line with MOE evolving syllabus - less is more - and not so much of \"drilling\" as the olden times. Though most girls aspire to perform well in both academic and other areas, I don't feel that they are very \"competitive\". The learning environment is positive and caring. This is my personal experience for the last 9 years in RGPS.

Hi Mishasha, thank you very much for taking the time to reply.

[Sasawan]

I plan to enroll my girl in RGPS in next few years. We dont stay in the atas area of bukit timah or nearby the school. We are middle-income family. All my friends and family members warned me that the school is very atas and students are all high profile with social status. Will my girl get stressed out or will she be differentiated/biased from others? I would like to get some comments from the insider ie, parents with kids currently in the school. How is the school environtment like? Is what my family/friends warned me is true? and to what extent? Thank you in advance for your insight

[Sasawan]

In addition, i notice the traffic in front of the school is quite bad in the morning. Seems like its not a good idea to drive there. Is it practical to take MRT and walk to school?

[Davischew]

Sasawan\" post_id=\"1986180\" time=\"1594914060\" user_id=\"180231:

I plan to enroll my girl in RGPS in next few years. We dont stay in the atas area of bukit timah or nearby the school. We are middle-income family. All my friends and family members warned me that the school is very atas and students are all high profile with social status. Will my girl get stressed out or will she be differentiated/biased from others? I would like to get some comments from the insider ie, parents with kids currently in the school. How is the school environtment like? Is what my family/friends warned me is true? and to what extent? Thank you in advance for your insight

I am not insider, but generally this atas thingie is already the past. It's definitely good to enrol your child in a good/better school. I assume your are in phase 2A, so make best use of it.

[Mishasha]

Just to share my experience of RGPS as I have 2 girls, one graduated in 2017 and now is Y3 in RGS and one is P4 this year. I would say most are middle income - correct me if I am wrong. Not "Atas" as what people thought. Most of the parents and girls are friendly and well mannered. I have made very good friends in RGPS - I was a PV there and the parents are nice. There will always be a very small number of "atas" families. But I think that is nothing to worry about. Most important is if you find RGPS provides a good learning environment for your girl. My 2 girls are very happy in RGPS and I have no regret for sending them there despite driving early in the morning and enduring the traffic jam. Now that there is the Tan Kah Kee MRT there and sheltered walk way, it is much more convenient.

[Sasawan]

Mishasha\" post_id=\"1986230\" time=\"1594954157\" user_id=\"4189:

Just to share my experience of RGPS as I have 2 girls, one graduated in 2017 and now is Y3 in RGS and one is P4 this year. I would say most are middle income - correct me if I am wrong. Not \"Atas\" as what people thought. Most of the parents and girls are friendly and well mannered. I have made very good friends in RGPS - I was a PV there and the parents are nice. There will always be a very small number of \"atas\" families. But I think that is nothing to worry about. Most important is if you find RGPS provides a good learning environment for your girl. My 2 girls are very happy in RGPS and I have no regret for sending them there despite driving early in the morning and enduring the traffic jam. Now that there is the Tan Kah Kee MRT there and sheltered walk way, it is much more convenient.

Thank you very much :thankyou:

[freezeny]

Hi everyone! May I know if Higher Chinese is offered to the girls from P1 onwards or is it optional? Thank you!

[Mishasha]

No, only offer Higher Chinese in P4 onwards based on your Normal Chinese result in P3.