Marymount Convent

[Callie Tan]

Hi Tinkerbele,


Thank you for such a detailed and informative reply… really appreciate.

[Tinkerbelle]

Callie Tan:

Hi Tinkerbele,


Thank you for such a detailed and informative reply... really appreciate.

Hi everyone,

You are most welcome. Wish your DDs all the very best in MCS.

[ta2]

hi everyone, my name is vivian, new in this forum and i see that MCS has very strong parent support group.


i'm considering to enrol my DD in MCS. but many of my friends are concern that there is no affliated sec sch. so i would like to check with the parents here, which are the sec schs the girls will go to?


thank you! :?:

[Tinkerbelle]

ta2:

hi everyone, my name is vivian, new in this forum and i see that MCS has very strong parent support group.


i'm considering to enrol my DD in MCS. but many of my friends are concern that there is no affliated sec sch. so i would like to check with the parents here, which are the sec schs the girls will go to?


thank you! :?:

Hi Vivian,

:welcome: :rahrah: :welcome: :rahrah:

MCS has no affliated sec sch so most of the gals will choose schools in the Bishan, Toa Payoh & AMK areas. St. Nicks, CHIJ Toa Payoh, SCGS & St. Margarets are popular choices but bear in mind the gals will need to achieve the required cut-off point for the respective schools.

Alternatively, the gals will apply for direct school admisssion with their CCA, usually gymnastics, netball, tennis, dance and choir. You must excel in your CCA to apply and you would need to continue with that CCA in sec schools. RGS has accepted MCS gals with excellent gymnastic achievements.

[kerbaya]

[quote=\"Tinkerbelle

... St. Nicks, CHIJ Toa Payoh, SCGS & St. Margarets are popular choices [/quote]

Hi Tinkerbelle,

The sec schs u mentioned are all with pri sch affiliation, guess it will be quite competitive to get in... must really work hard for PSLE.

Wah, am I thinking too far... dd haven't even start P1... :slapshead:

[Tinkerbelle]

kerbaya:

[quote=\"Tinkerbelle

... St. Nicks, CHIJ Toa Payoh, SCGS & St. Margarets are popular choices

Hi Tinkerbelle,

The sec schs u mentioned are all with pri sch affiliation, guess it will be quite competitive to get in... must really work hard for PSLE.

Wah, am I thinking too far... dd haven't even start P1... :slapshead:[/quote]

Hi kerbaya,

Haha....it's ok to plan ahead. At least you're prepared and can make informed decisions for your DD.

Yes, you are absolutely right. The schools I mentioned are some popular choices for MCS gals but unfortunately for us, they have pri sch affiliations so our gals will really have to do well in PSLE to meet the cut-off points for admission to the respective schools.

A minority of high achievers do transfer out of MCS to the above mentioned schools end of P1-P3. Parents often view affiliated schools as a form of 'insurance'. There's no doubt affiliated schools have their advantages. Admission into St. Nick's and SCGS will be more competitive now that both schools are planning to offer IP programme in the near future.

[kerbaya]

Hi Tinkerbelle,


Do you know when and why did MCS stop their sec school intake? :?
Otherwise our dd would be able to enjoy the benefits of affiliation.

How much pocket money are you giving your dd now? What are the meals she take at sch?

Thanks and regards.

[Tinkerbelle]

kerbaya:

Hi Tinkerbelle,


Do you know when and why did MCS stop their sec school intake? :?
Otherwise our dd would be able to enjoy the benefits of affiliation.

How much pocket money are you giving your dd now? What are the meals she take at sch?

Thanks and regards.

Hi kerbaya,

I don't know when or why MCS stop their sch sch intake but it's truly a shame. MCS has produced students who are such eloquent speakers such as Jean Danker and Suzanne Jung. A few of the current teachers are also alumni of MCS.

I give $1 pocket money to my P1 DD. She usually has her lunch at home and I pack some snacks for her recess. She would rather eat quickly and play than spend time queueing up for food. :roll:

If you're not packing food, usually $2 is enough for food and drinks. If your DD likes to shop at the bookshop , then you'll need to give more pocket money...haha

[JonC]

Looks like everyone (P1) is geared to getting to school

[kerbaya]

Tinkerbelle:

Hi kerbaya,

I don't know when or why MCS stop their sch sch intake but it's truly a shame. MCS has produced students who are such eloquent speakers such as Jean Danker and Suzanne Jung. A few of the current teachers are also alumni of MCS.

I give $1 pocket money to my P1 DD. She usually has her lunch at home and I pack some snacks for her recess. She would rather eat quickly and play than spend time queueing up for food. :roll:

If you're not packing food, usually $2 is enough for food and drinks. If your DD likes to shop at the bookshop , then you'll need to give more pocket money...haha

Thanks for sharing Tinkerbelle :thankyou: