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[00skyblue00]

Out of the remaining 60pc, if say top 10pc got into Acsi Ib, the next 10pc with ~AL7 to AL9 still prefer IP, they will branch out to NJC, SJI, CHS, DHS etc. Assuming that, there will still be ard 40pc in ACSI O.

[zac's mum]

manorway\" post_id=\"2126003\" time=\"1703948382\" user_id=\"9303:

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How many places are there in ACS Barker each year?

Anyone knows if the 80% cap for affiliation is for a TOTAL of G3 and G2 and not 80% of G3 and 80% of G2?

For the 2023 Sec 1 cohort (Tiger babies) it was 40x8= 320 (update: counted actual numbers in the yearbook and this cohort is 312; they packed 1-2 fewer kids in some classes).

The 80% cap is for each stream. School informed us that balloting for affiliates takes place at the bottom end of G3. Thus those with the option to choose between G3 and G2, were advised to choose G2 for guaranteed place (with an aim to upgrade subjects/stream to G3 later).

[zac's mum]

manorway\" post_id=\"2126005\" time=\"1703948931\" user_id=\"9303:

I think it is possible. We cannot compare to nationwide as ACSJ is not an average school. The parents and kids in ACSJ and ACSP will work really hard and channel their resources to ensuring kids get better than AL13. A lot of them have strong foundation already, partly because of the nurturing home environments, peers and school environment. All the boys I know in ACSJ and ACSP this year scored better than AL13. Small sample but 100% got into ACSI in both tracks.

I notice u also agree the psle results are not due to the school’s contribution itself :rotflmao:

[manorway]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2126013\" time=\"1703980499\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2126013 time=1703980499 user_id=53606]
I notice u also agree the psle results are not due to the school’s contribution itself :rotflmao:[/quote]

Oh I have always maintained that kids who did very well in PSLE typically had some adults in their lives who watched them like hawks or coached/guided them diligently. Even those who did not have tuition must have had some form of coaching at some point to build the good habits and solid foundation. It is possible to study hard independently but for most kids, it is a tall order to know how to revise effectively, since they are just 12 years old. Maybe a handful met amazing teachers who not only impart knowledge but also revision skills but it takes crazy luck to have amazing teachers for all subjects at all time.

I think all schools have good quality lesson notes but only those who know how to make use of their lesson notes will find them useful.

[00skyblue00]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2126013\" time=\"1703980499\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2126013 time=1703980499 user_id=53606]
I notice u also agree the psle results are not due to the school’s contribution itself :rotflmao:[/quote]

In our primary sch, i can say many if not most have private assistance for PSLE purpose. Heard that some kids with tuition feedback to parents that math tr was teaching too slow. 😅 But if tr go faster, my kid will suffer coz she has zero tuition. Btw they were in top classes. My kid is not the slow type.

I am pretty certain in this aspect, most if not all schools only do that much. Sch's contribution is only that much. Sch has to cater for everyone, not just those ahead.

[zac's mum]

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2126018\" time=\"1703986194\" user_id=\"143605:

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I am pretty certain in this aspect, most if not all schools only do that much. Sch's contribution is only that much. Sch has to cater for everyone, not just those ahead.

I agree. It would be ridiculous for any parent to expect a mainstream school to be customizing or tailoring personal attention to any one child at the expense of others.

I will say one thing in defense of the school though (i am not anti-ACS btw): they provide very good support to those at the bottom who are struggling (many of whom have special needs). The 100% qualifying for secondary school is worthy of celebration.

Compared to other more academically-driven schools, ACS chooses to focus their efforts to pull up the bottom (knowing they have inadequate help from elsewhere) rather than expend too much efforts on the top or average students (who can ostensibly achieve their goals without the school’s help).

[00skyblue00]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2126019\" time=\"1703987378\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2126019 time=1703987378 user_id=53606]
I agree. It would be ridiculous for any parent to expect a mainstream school to be customizing or tailoring personal attention to any one child at the expense of others.

I will say one thing in defense of the school though (i am not anti-ACS btw): they provide very good support to those at the bottom who are struggling (many of whom have special needs). The 100% qualifying for secondary school is worthy of celebration.

Compared to other more academically-driven schools, ACS chooses to focus their efforts to pull up the bottom (knowing they have inadequate help from elsewhere) rather than expend too much efforts on the top or average students (who can ostensibly achieve their goals without the school’s help).[/quote]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for sharing. Consistent with what i understand.

[bbbay]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2126019\" time=\"1703987378\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2126019 time=1703987378 user_id=53606]
I agree. It would be ridiculous for any parent to expect a mainstream school to be customizing or tailoring personal attention to any one child at the expense of others.

I will say one thing in defense of the school though (i am not anti-ACS btw): they provide very good support to those at the bottom who are struggling (many of whom have special needs). The 100% qualifying for secondary school is worthy of celebration.

Compared to other more academically-driven schools, ACS chooses to focus their efforts to pull up the bottom (knowing they have inadequate help from elsewhere) rather than expend too much efforts on the top or average students (who can ostensibly achieve their goals without the school’s help).[/quote]

Yes. Not only supporting those at the bottom. The new ACS at Tengah will be partner in running a special education school next to it. 👏

[Estéema]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2126019\" time=\"1703987378\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2126019 time=1703987378 user_id=53606]
I agree. It would be ridiculous for any parent to expect a mainstream school to be customizing or tailoring personal attention to any one child at the expense of others.

I will say one thing in defense of the school though (i am not anti-ACS btw): they provide very good support to those at the bottom who are struggling (many of whom have special needs). The 100% qualifying for secondary school is worthy of celebration.

Compared to other more academically-driven schools, ACS chooses to focus their efforts to pull up the bottom (knowing they have inadequate help from elsewhere) rather than expend too much efforts on the top or average students (who can ostensibly achieve their goals without the school’s help).[/quote]

I concur with Zac’s mum both as a PSG supporting all kids that comes through the ACSJ doors.

Though kids who enter w/o the benefit of parents volunteering hours as priority but purely through appln/balloting, we were welcome to put fwd as volunteers to contribute to the students’ wholesome devpt.

We support the spirit of parents presence in crafting activities that supports & direct our children towards positive behaviors & collective eagerness to learn thro play with peers. Parents collaborate with teachers to supplement learning outside of classrooms & textbooks.

Many parents (incl fathers) took time to volunteer to make the school library a fun place to relax & read, create assimilated home with Chinese characters labelled on all furniture (sofas, curtains, tables, chairs, curtains, teasers, etc). Besides mothers, we hv many fathers taking time to check out library books during their lunch hours, pilot dads & other professionals dressed up in their roles to delight the kids how they do their jobs & parent volunteers develop craft to help the boys develop motor skills thro folding or do up cardboard planes & boats, robots, etc to bring home.

We had reading achievement programs & it delighted me to see proficient young readers who wld gup down tons of books. Hence, we hv to work as fast as these boys read by evaluating suitable reading materials & wrapping books to lasts all in the Q for popular books. We had buddy librarians to help train them in responsibilities.

There are parents who do behind the scene work in repairing books & sharing skills in sewing the spines, etc.

When kids are closed towards their Oral exams, we wld receive a list of students who need extra help to read & learn responses in an assimilated exams context. I’ve had my fair share of boys who are extremely weak in both the English & Chinese language as some hv very busy working parents. We do extra work practicing & guiding them. At the end of the day, it is rewarding to know the boys are not left to struggle on their own & hv more than their direct family loving them - the ACS Family loves.

Many years after my DS left ACSJ, I still help cut all my disused envelopes for the corners so the library will hv good supplies to help them protect books corners when they wrap up.

Somehow, this carries with me till now, when last Oct comes, I my brains activated to start collecting clothe hangers for the incoming students fr ASEAN countries staying at the school’s hostel. Small effort to help students to adjust & start their impt Yr5.

I’m sure many parents will chip in towards their kids devpt & some choose to extend their effort a little further for other kids so their learning is not silo. I always believe when we bless others, our own will be blessed as we do not live behind high walls but in community & kids learn faster with more fun when they hv socialized learning.

I do hope all schools hv parents who hv opportunities to chip in a any small way they can to create a stronger learning environment where their kids school.

[bbbay]

If school has the extra resources, the next step could

be to share these resources creatively with other schools with less resources, benefiting the wider society? Take for example, (this is happening) RI soccer and basket ball cca teams will start training with Guangyang secondary school’s which is also located in Bishan.

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/raffles-institution-admission-criteria-200th-anniversary-2180711

A RI alumnus owns a European professional soccer team. (This is true too) He could arrange for his youth team coaching staff as visiting coaches during June holiday (this is what can be done) , where Guangyang secondary school’s soccer cca team could attend the soccer workshop too. Both RI and Guangyang players can elevate their soccer skills together.