All About GEP

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Bibinogs\" post_id=\"2045189\" time=\"1636191830\" user_id=\"163126:

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[quote=skii post_id=2045042 time=1636104050 user_id=82603]

Which venue may I ask?

(My child did not receive any notice yet)

My DC's letter stated the venue as his current school (a non-GEP school). I should think it's the same for everyone else?

Btw, parents will need to submit \"intent to participate\" by 12th November via a QR code link in the letter.

Oh strange, we did not see the QR code to declare \"intent to participate\". Our school sent us another letter on PG with a QR code to declare if you are issued a HRW status though...[/quote]It's truly strange then. Basically what we received was 1-page of \"Notification Slip\" from MOE which stated the date, time, venue, room & desk number for my DC. Together with this, we also received a 5-page \"Letter to Parents for GEP Selection 2021\" signed off by the GEB Director. I've shared some page info below.
Page 1 has a section on GEP tests-related info, Covid ART requirements, HRW related info with 1st QR code (for HRW)
Page 2 shows alternative arrangements for valid absentees, reporting details, dismissal info, plus 2nd QR code to \"indicate your child's intent to participate in the Selection Exercise\" and also parent/s' contact details as GEB will be sending the outcome of the selection tests via email to parents.
Page 3 & 4 include FAQs on SMMs.
Page 5 (final page) shows a map of the test venue followed by info on morning arrival & afternoon dismissal from test venue.

I should think every child waiting for Round 2 will receive this set of documents somehow, be it via PG or physical printouts. And the MOE notification slip has to be a printout because the kids need to bring it along with them on both test days.

[Zeal mummy]

san20sg\" post_id=\"2045104\" time=\"1636132218\" user_id=\"76391:

no it's at random schools I am not sure how they sort out the kids this year. my boy's school is a gep center but he is allocated to a random school quite far away.

I suspect, many kids were selected In your school. They have to send some to another school to even out the manpower allocation due to covid safety measures.

[skii]

my child is from a GEP center


they are going to Ferrer Park Pri.
(sch arranged for bus to send them at 730am)

I am guessing, this school is 20 mins drive away lo.
(Can’t seem to find the logic of the test venue allocation)


fyi

[Nebbermind]

skii\" post_id=\"2045566\" time=\"1636437471\" user_id=\"82603:

my child is from a GEP center

they are going to Ferrer Park Pri.
(sch arranged for bus to send them at 730am)

I am guessing, this school is 20 mins drive away lo.
(Can't seem to find the logic of the test venue allocation)


fyi

Maybe they choose the schools which have the least number of kids going for the selection so that the least number of kids will have home ground advantage

[Zeal mummy]

A new environment could be good for them, it keeps them on their toes.

[skii]

Nebbermind\" post_id=\"2045580\" time=\"1636441172\" user_id=\"15571:

skii\" post_id=\"2045566\" time=\"1636437471\" user_id=\"82603:

my child is from a GEP center

they are going to Ferrer Park Pri.
(sch arranged for bus to send them at 730am)

I am guessing, this school is 20 mins drive away lo.
(Can't seem to find the logic of the test venue allocation)


fyi

Maybe they choose the schools which have the least number of kids going for the selection so that the least number of kids will have home ground advantage

that's a not bad explanation - if you ask me.

(other GEP centre, i heard - same story. allocated to a pri school that is quite far away)

[HomerRocks]

QQ - How are you helping kids prepare for English for GEP Round 2? Books, websites, practice tests? Any ideas? TIA

[AHsDad]

HomerRocks\" post_id=\"2046044\" time=\"1636696213\" user_id=\"193658:

QQ - How are you helping kids prepare for *English* for GEP Round 2? Books, websites, practice tests? Any ideas? TIA

Just sharing to all parents.. Go to Mensa UK site and look for the brainteasers. They have 1 each week so there’s hundreds in their archive. Has combi of English and Math related puzzles. My girl is too lazy to do it alone so we do it together as a family activity. Quite a few questions may be a bit tough but it’s just for fun… don’t stress. Hope u guys find it fun too

FYI my girl never had any Tuition or GEP training. Only maths Olympiads before, at best “honorable mention”. This round 2 I stress it to her not to take it too seriously 😆

[HomerRocks]

AHsDad\" post_id=\"2046108\" time=\"1636720306\" user_id=\"172457:

HomerRocks\" post_id=\"2046044\" time=\"1636696213\" user_id=\"193658:

QQ - How are you helping kids prepare for *English* for GEP Round 2? Books, websites, practice tests? Any ideas? TIA

Just sharing to all parents.. Go to Mensa UK site and look for the brainteasers. They have 1 each week so there’s hundreds in their archive. Has combi of English and Math related puzzles. My girl is too lazy to do it alone so we do it together as a family activity. Quite a few questions may be a bit tough but it’s just for fun… don’t stress. Hope u guys find it fun too

FYI my girl never had any Tuition or GEP training. Only maths Olympiads before, at best “honorable mention”. This round 2 I stress it to her not to take it too seriously 😆

Thanks AHDad

[yitchieh]

Not sure if any parents have the same consideration like me…If the child didnt go for GEP,the current school already have leadership role for the child next year. Most probably higher percentage to receive year end awards…If the child change school for GEP, everything will be back to zero…And no prefectorial position at P4 , less chances for awards and competition. So what is the perks for being in GEP?