Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[Sonshine]

fruitplus:

Hi mathspark,


So the Math textbooks no need to buy. Thanks! So the Maths teacher gave out notes to the Sec 1?

I wonder is there any changes in the booklist for Sec 1 next year? I was thinking of getting the textbooks early, then get my not so hardworking son to go thru some topics early. I've copied down the booklist you posted in Dec last year Very helpful indeed, I found out that my Sec 3 girl can pass some of her old text books to DS. We can save a bit of $$, thank you!

How is your son coping? Is he enjoying his lessons in school ?

Is there a lot of project works in 1st year? What kind of project work is it?

Oh, is there a need to buy notebook for DS? Do they use computer to work on project very regularly?

Is RI a 'Future school' ? Some Sec schools are using the Fujitsu Tablet PCs b'cos they are the 'Future school'. The tablet PC is so costly ($3k+) and heavy!

Thank you in advance!

There are many projects, for history, geog, chinese, maths and english. There's also a research education project which take place over the entire year.

Computers aren't necessary, as most projects will not require computers to be used at school.

[fruitplus]

Thank you very much Sonshine !


Looking at your Id, you must be very proud of your son.

[MYB]

Thanks mathspark,


All the these days I have been asking my child to work on shing Lee. But wouldnt the topics be the same.


Moreover, may I know which 3rd language is popular in RI. I have opted for Chinese program as a non-chinese student. I am not sure if he can cope up with chinese![/quote]

[mathsparks]

fruitplus:

Thank you very much Sonshine !


Looking at your Id, you must be very proud of your son.

:lol: sonshine is my son and yes, I'm very proud of him. :oops:

[mathsparks]

MYB:

Thanks mathspark,


All the these days I have been asking my child to work on shing Lee. But wouldnt the topics be the same.

My personal opinion is to let your son have fun this school holiday esp if he's got an A* in his psle maths, there's no need to work ahead. He'll have a hectic year ahead.

The school will give notes and worksheets; not sure if follow shinglee, coz I dont really keep tabs on wat sonshine did.

[mathsparks]

vlim:

Hi Mathsparks good to see u again..

:imanisland: vlim, I've been really busy, but its gd to be back. Thanks, good to see you too!

:offtopic:

[vlim]

mathsparks:

vlim:

Hi Mathsparks good to see u again..

:imanisland: vlim, I've been really busy, but its gd to be back. Thanks, good to see you too!

:offtopic:

yes!..next year would be a tense year for me ..hope everything goes smoothly..

[fruitplus]

mathsparks:

fruitplus:

Thank you very much Sonshine !


Looking at your Id, you must be very proud of your son.

:lol: sonshine is my son and yes, I'm very proud of him. :oops:

Oops........... lol

So mother and son all in this forum!!! And equally helpful !!!

[Polar bear]

Hi, I am just curious here. I am wondering if it is compulsory to go for Outward Bound Singapore in Secondary Three, especially since I don’t think I would enjoy it much. Please help, I am so anxious, I don’t think I want to go!

[fruitplus]

Polar bear:

Hi, I am just curious here. I am wondering if it is compulsory to go for Outward Bound Singapore in Secondary Three, especially since I don't think I would enjoy it much. Please help, I am so anxious, I don't think I want to go!

Hi Polar bear,

I think it is compulsory! My daughter sprained her ankle on the 1st day (after doing all the hardwork!!) and she felt so disappointed that she was not able to join in all the fun.

Oh, please make sure you put on enough sunblock (and re-apply when needed), 1 of my daughter's classmate got a 3rd degree (or it is 2nd degree:? ) sunburn b'cos she didn't put enough sunblock (they were out for cannoning for the whole day).