Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[Hougang Primary Supporter]

turquoise:

Red rose,


It is incorrect to say that 113 is the top class. The class comprises students who take MEP, AEP and students strong in Math Olympiads. Not all of these students scored >270. There are students in 113 who scored <260.

I also do not know of any of the classes being told that by their teachers that 113 is the top class either. The average of the students in 113 may be high, but so are the averages of some of the other classes.

In any case, why does it matter? PSLE is in the past and the girls all do the same syllabus regardless of which class they are in.

True, 113 is an MEP, SAP, DSA Maths and GEP class, but if a mainstream girl does not score 275 or above in the PSLE, she'll be posted to 105, which is also a MEP class, but without GEP students. Hence, a GEP girl who scores 25+ and is taking music, will be posted to 113 as she can't be posted to 105, the other only MEP class.

[fromnuaa]

i sent my application documents to rgs last week, when rgs can tell me the interview date/time?

[1010203]

In reply to this post,

> How do parents find the RGS exam system? I find that there has been changes in the last few years - in the past the MYA was taken in one whole stretch just like the EYA, but it seems like now it was a few papers a week (can be 3 different papers in a day) and lasted a few weeks. Also for those who take RA Maths, in the mid year GPA computation, Maths will be counted as 1 subject instead of 2 subjects (for the non-RA Maths students) - a bit disadvantaged for students strong in Maths.

Actually, I beg to differ your point that RA Maths students are of a disadvantage because of that new system. I have a daughter currently in RA Maths now in RGS. At first I thought the new system will be of a disadvantage to her, but after considering different points of view, I think it is actually of an advantage if you look at it this way:

The system goes like that, RA Math students will be exempted from all math 1 assessments except the end of year one, which will go 100% into her final Math 1 GPA. It might seem of a disadvantage, especially if students happen to not do well for that paper, but actually, after you weigh the pros and cons out, it does not really seem so.

Although math 1 isn’t counted for mid year gpa, it will still be counted for end yr gpa which is firstly more important as it is the final and overall gpa, and secondly, it is actually no different from other students taking other RA subjects, because math just happens to be double weightage whereas other subj, e.g. lit is only one weightage. So actually if you look at it that way, RA math students have an advantage in the end year where there is double weightage given to their strong subjects, and an equal advantage in mid year. Also, I trust that your daughter, if in RA maths, will come to prefer that structure, as math 1 has more projects, e.g. unit summary, which she wont need to do, which actually saves time and effort for her to concentrate on other subjects.

But all in all, my daughter still enjoys RA Math classes a lot as it is very challenging and they learn more new topics (touch on JC topics) which will definitely give them an advantage when come to math in JC. Her teacher is also very good, and her class is also quite active in discussions and the participation is very enthusiastic, as everyone like-minded has an interest in math, which also motivates her to strive better as well, and I believe, this type of atmosphere is very hard to find in non-RA Math classes.

[Amber98]

fromnuaa:

i sent my application documents to rgs last week, when rgs can tell me the interview date/time?

O.o u receive it already? I just received... Very confused about the personal statement and portfolio... Can anyone tell me what I have to do? Thx

[fromnuaa]

i just received email from RGS, my daughter DSA interview will be on next monday (12/07/01)!


she is p6 gep and not need to go for GAT test.

[peiyao]

fromnuaa:

i just received email from RGS, my daughter DSA interview will be on next monday (12/07/01)!


she is p6 gep and not need to go for GAT test.

Hi fromnuaa

Congrats to yr daughter for being selected for the interview. BTW, can share what questions they ask during the interview after yr girl had attended on 12/07/01. Believe a lot of parents are interested in this. Thanks a lot in advance.

[lalalala]

Hi Peiyao,


I am a primary 6 GE student who has recently went for the interview myself. However, they ask totally different questions for every different interview. They do not touch on anything about why we want to join RGS, but talk about \"What have you heard in the news recently?\" and then depending on our answers, the conversation will flow. For me, it went from the oil spill to global warming to Singaporeans to littering and so on. So really, preparation for the interview really isn't necessary. Just make sure that your body language is positive

[vlim]

thanks lalalala for your great info..

[Augmum]

lalalala:

Hi Peiyao,


I am a primary 6 GE student who has recently went for the interview myself. However, they ask totally different questions for every different interview. They do not touch on anything about why we want to join RGS, but talk about \"What have you heard in the news recently?\" and then depending on our answers, the conversation will flow. For me, it went from the oil spill to global warming to Singaporeans to littering and so on. So really, preparation for the interview really isn't necessary. Just make sure that your body language is positive

i ever heard a parent told me that the interview question was \" Do u know how to cook ?\" ( can't remember which sec school).
think the intended reason for such question is to find out how independent the pupil is...

[daisyt]

Augmum:

i ever heard a parent told me that the interview question was \" Do u know how to cook ?\" ( can't remember which sec school).
think the intended reason for such question is to find out how independent the pupil is...

Maybe trying to find out, if the does housework at home?