Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[cutepandabear]

Hi, I would like to ask RGS parents about their impressions of the school. For instance, are girls generally helpful towards one another? Do teachers really teach? Or do they assume the girls are bright enough to undertake self-learning. Is the Higher Chinese standard manageable? Are you happy with the way the school is run? Do your girls sleep enough or is school work too fast paced and grueling?


I attended the virtual school talks during the open house, and watched the school’s various videos on CCAs, leadership development etc. So I’m hoping to hear personal responses from parents to form a more complete impression of the school.

Thanks in advance.

[manorway]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2081869\" time=\"1662940881\" user_id=\"28674:

My daughter was in RGS years ago, but I just wanted to add my 2cents here.

I think that quite a lot of people overlook the fact that doing well as PSLE just measures a limited no. of skills. For kids that young, a lot is focused on their acquiring basic knowledge, and some basic ability to manipulate that knowledge to answer questions. That is as it should be for kids of 11-12. However, for the kids with fairly average intelligence, high marks at PSLE can be gained simply by studying very hard.

But as kids grow and mature into their teen years, more skills should develop - deeper thinking skills, communication skills, creativity, time and project management skills, etc. As subjects and demands become more complex, studying very hard may not achieve high grades without some of these other skills. Add to that teenage angst and emotional factors, which can be affected by family and social issues, many of which may be beyond their control, and some kids may flounder later on. So while getting a high score at PSLE is a reasonably good predictor of success in sec school, it does not guarantee it.

Thank you. I totally agree!

[J.Loke]

cutepandabear\" post_id=\"2082407\" time=\"1663318887\" user_id=\"150031:

Hi, I would like to ask RGS parents about their impressions of the school. For instance, are girls generally helpful towards one another? Do teachers really teach? Or do they assume the girls are bright enough to undertake self-learning. Is the Higher Chinese standard manageable? Are you happy with the way the school is run? Do your girls sleep enough or is school work too fast paced and grueling?

I attended the virtual school talks during the open house, and watched the school's various videos on CCAs, leadership development etc. So I'm hoping to hear personal responses from parents to form a more complete impression of the school.

Thanks in advance.

My DD is currently in Y1, here is my observation.

1) are girls generally helpful towards one another?

Yes, but students must take own initiative to ask or seek help from classmates or teachers.

2) Do teachers really teach? Or do they assume the girls are bright enough to undertake self-learning.

Yes and yes, but somewhat faster I think, and they do have certain expectations from RGS girls.

3) Is the Higher Chinese standard manageable?

Almost every Y1 Chinese students at RGS takes HCL. Based on their teacher's feedback, majority of RGS student should be able to manage. (may be with some help from tuition of course)

4) Are you happy with the way the school is run?

my DD is happy. Some may complain about the long queue during recess and lunch time.

5) Do your girls sleep enough or is school work too fast-paced and gruelling?

For our case yes, except on some CCA day where my DD may need to sleep slightly later to finish her schoolwork. I was told Yr 1 and Yr 2 are honeymoon phases at RGS, so I think it will be fine for most.

[GEP2KIDS]

Hi,


like to have some information about taking the criteria to continue with HCL as they progresses from Yr2 to Y4. I understand that they need to pass HCL in order to continue with taking HCL in the following year. Does it mean pass on an overall year basis or pass the EOY?

Roughly how many % take normal Chinese instead of HCL?

Thanks!

[CCK2008]

GEP2KIDS\" post_id=\"2083195\" time=\"1663913187\" user_id=\"161589:

Hi,

like to have some information about taking the criteria to continue with HCL as they progresses from Yr2 to Y4. I understand that they need to pass HCL in order to continue with taking HCL in the following year. Does it mean pass on an overall year basis or pass the EOY?

Roughly how many % take normal Chinese instead of HCL?

Thanks!

My DD said she did not know of anyone not taking HCL in RGS, although she is sec 4 now.

[GEP2KIDS]

GEP2KIDS\" post_id=\"2083195\" time=\"1663913187\" user_id=\"161589:

Hi,

like to have some information about taking the criteria to continue with HCL as they progresses from Yr2 to Y4. I understand that they need to pass HCL in order to continue with taking HCL in the following year. Does it mean pass on an overall year basis or pass the EOY?

Roughly how many % take normal Chinese instead of HCL?

Thanks!

Thanks for your feedback. Maybe depends on the class she is in

[Zeal mummy]

Reenie\" post_id=\"2081854\" time=\"1662900472\" user_id=\"7078:

Hi! May I know for RS (research studies) in Y2, is it a compulsory to pass subject? What’s the commitment like? Is it going to take up a lot of time after school? Thanks!

Hi Reenie,

RS is compulsory in Y2, the girls have to work on it as a group with a mentor (teacher). The RS is not counted towards their GPA, but they do have to make a presentation. My Y2 daughter says there is an option to choose between a community topic or an academic one. Some are tougher and may take 2 days a week to complete, requires more effort to do it “perfectly”. Your mentor is available on Wednesday, so usually my daughter (who does a community topic) stays back once a week on Wednesday till about 3/4pm. You can also zoom on other days. It does not take up a lot of time after a school.

Hope it helps!

[Zeal mummy]

GEP2KIDS\" post_id=\"2083195\" time=\"1663913187\" user_id=\"161589:

Hi,

like to have some information about taking the criteria to continue with HCL as they progresses from Yr2 to Y4. I understand that they need to pass HCL in order to continue with taking HCL in the following year. Does it mean pass on an overall year basis or pass the EOY?

Roughly how many % take normal Chinese instead of HCL?

Thanks!

Hi GEP2KIDS,

It should be pass on overall and EOY.

In Y1-2, only the first 3 classes out of 12 classes in total, have students taking Chinese and some doing other MTs.. In Y3-4, there are 7 classes with students taking Chinese and other MTs. The last 6 classes out of 14 classes in total, the students do purely higher Chinese.

Hope this helps!

[Reenie]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2083237\" time=\"1663926460\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2083237 time=1663926460 user_id=58173]
Hi Reenie,

RS is compulsory in Y2, the girls have to work on it as a group with a mentor (teacher). The RS is not counted towards their GPA, but they do have to make a presentation. My Y2 daughter says there is an option to choose between a community topic or an academic one. Some are tougher and may take 2 days a week to complete, requires more effort to do it “perfectly”. Your mentor is available on Wednesday, so usually my daughter (who does a community topic) stays back once a week on Wednesday till about 3/4pm. You can also zoom on other days. It does not take up a lot of time after a school.

Hope it helps![/quote]

Hi Zeal mummy!

Thank you so much for the information 👍🏻 You have a good weekends!

[Zeal mummy]

Reenie\" post_id=\"2083282\" time=\"1663981044\" user_id=\"7078:

Hi Zeal mummy!

Thank you so much for the information 👍🏻 You have a good weekends!

You’re welcome! Have a good weekend too!