Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[ominion]

Momo70\" post_id=\"2051577\" time=\"1639352154\" user_id=\"189715:

Dear bbcxd,khd

Regarding MacBook or iPad - depends on what the school recommends on that year.

PSLE 2019 batch - uses MacBook
PSLE 2020 batch - uses IPad

This is what I know, so you will know what the school recommend during reporting day.
You should check with them if you / your kid has another preference.

Personally I think MacBook is more suitable for my girl.

I also think what IPad can do is limited compared to a proper laptop. Since school chooses IPad, there must be good reasons. Sufficient? It is definitely relative. Maybe relative to school works

[ChiefKiasu]

ominion\" post_id=\"2052081\" time=\"1639714664\" user_id=\"196385:

I also think what IPad can do is limited compared to a proper laptop. Since school chooses IPad, there must be good reasons. Sufficient? It is definitely relative. Maybe relative to school works

It's probably because the iPad is cheaper

[Momo70]

RGS 1:1


As part of the RGS 1:1 programme, RGS students will be required to purchase an iPad with an Apple Pencil and keyboard for their learning in class and out of school during field trips. More information on purchasing details will be provided on Year 1 Registration Day.

https://www.rgs.edu.sg/admissions/rgs-year-1-registration-day-2021#RGS1

[AHsDad]

Dear parents

Seeking assistance on Mother tongue. Was about to order the books online. But the booklist for Sec1, noted options for
Chinese >> Higher/ Express/ Special
Malay >> Higher / Special
Tamil >> Higher

I understand special is for non-native speakers. But how come only Chinese has Express? Is it defaulted for all RGS girls to take higher, cos I thought it was an opt-in, no?

For advice if any. Thanks in advance

[bbcxd]

AHsDad\" post_id=\"2052112\" time=\"1639739431\" user_id=\"172457:

Dear parents
Seeking assistance on Mother tongue. Was about to order the books online. But the booklist for Sec1, noted options for
Chinese >> Higher/ Express/ Special
Malay >> Higher / Special
Tamil >> Higher

I understand special is for non-native speakers. But how come only Chinese has Express? Is it defaulted for all RGS girls to take higher, cos I thought it was an opt-in, no?

For advice if any. Thanks in advance

Do you have the book list? Any chance to share? Thank you in advance.

[AHsDad]

bbcxd\" post_id=\"2052114\" time=\"1639742619\" user_id=\"126734:

Do you have the book list? Any chance to share? Thank you in advance.

Sure. It’s on the website. Was thinking of ordering early to avoid the rush 😆


https://www.rgs.edu.sg/qql/slot/u551/Admissions/2021/RGS%20Y1%20Booklist%202022.pdf

[Momo70]

Hi AHsDad,


Higher Chinese is optional not default.

I guess majority of them will still take HCL

[bbcxd]

AHsDad\" post_id=\"2052119\" time=\"1639745141\" user_id=\"172457:

Sure. It’s on the website. Was thinking of ordering early to avoid the rush 😆


https://www.rgs.edu.sg/qql/slot/u551/Admissions/2021/RGS%20Y1%20Booklist%202022.pdf

Many thanks

[AHsDad]

Momo70\" post_id=\"2052120\" time=\"1639746714\" user_id=\"189715:

Hi AHsDad,

Higher Chinese is optional not default.

I guess majority of them will still take HCL

Thanks. But my girl taking Malay and it appears no option but to take Higher Malay (based on booklist)? She had insisted to take higher Malay in pri although we discouraged cos there was almost no benefit if non-Chinese and her time was tight. She was the only person taking (1-on-1 with teacher). Now she’s ready to stop in sec but unsure if can…

Not a very big deal though, just curious on this point.

[zac's mum]

AHsDad\" post_id=\"2052138\" time=\"1639788943\" user_id=\"172457:

Thanks. But my girl taking Malay and it appears no option but to take Higher Malay (based on booklist)? She had insisted to take higher Malay in pri although we discouraged cos there was almost no benefit if non-Chinese and her time was tight. She was the only person taking (1-on-1 with teacher). Now she’s ready to stop in sec but unsure if can…

Not a very big deal though, just curious on this point.

Just thinking out loud here…maybe it’s possible that the school compiles its own notes for Express Malay and Express Tamil, which is why no textbooks are listed for these in the booklist.

Please check with the school directly to get the fastest reply.

But in general there is no real hurry to get your textbooks, as the bulk of the kids are coming in via S1 posting and there’s Orientation week I believe…no teacher will insist on all the kids having all their textbooks within the first few weeks of school. OOS is not anyone’s fault…