Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]
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Fairy:
HAHA! NO! im freaking short, only (+/-)150cm.
According to my dd, the year ones this year are generally quite tall. You must be very tall, fatal-illuxions. Any idea what is the median height of the girls at RGS? How are you doing at RI? Are you happy with the environment? Do you feel there's a similarity in the style of your current and ex-principals, particularly in the way they deliver speeches?fatal-illuxions:
Saw alot of cute little sec ones yesterday when I went back to get my results. (I sound paedophilic HAHA)
Oh man, I miss RGS already....
I havent seen the tall sec ones yet o.o. most i saw are generally the usual height for 13 year olds. No idea about median height lol. depends on the batches. my batch is generally more short and normal height ppl than to tall ppl.
It's still abit too early for me to comment on RI, havent experience it in full yet. The school is rather huge and complicated, seniors there are pretty nice, probably cos i know alot of them
And no, i actually PERSONALLY, dont really like the principals there. They lack the closeness (δΊ²εζοΌ that mrs hoo has, something i REALLY REALLY missed.
We had a talk by the deputy principal of RI today. I was very annoyed by the way he spoke. It's like he's trying to incept all the nice words and ideas into our minds, that it sounded fake. but that's not for me to judge, it's just different from the way mrs hoo speaks.
There are two particular people whose speeches were awesome, Mrs Reavley and one whom I cannot remember.applecore:
It's only the first day of school though haha. NOT ENJOYABLE cos it's boring with all the talks from start till the end of the day, though it's just something that all J1 people will go through.Hi fatal illuxions,
Hope you're enjoying your JC life so far. Do you have any stats on the RGS O level HCL exams released recently? What % distinction? Mrs Hoo has yet to inform the school.
Thanks! :celebrate:
97% passes for HCL o'levels. I cannot remember the % distinction, wasnt paying too much attention cos i was too nervous. Peak of bell curve is at A2 grade. <is that helpful? xD
I anticipate JC life to be quite tough with all the mugging and exams, but i hope that the fun will make up for everything.
HOPE EVERYONE IS ENJOYING SCHOOL!
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applecore:
Do you have any stats on the RGS O level HCL exams released recently? What % distinction?
58.x% A1s and A2s. -
mjl:
Thanks mjl and fatal illuxions!applecore:
Do you have any stats on the RGS O level HCL exams released recently? What % distinction?
58.x% A1s and A2s.
Can I trouble both of you for another matter? My dd is in Sec 2 now and is getting nervous over the prospect of OBS next year, as she is not the outdoor-sy or sporty sort, and is only a beginner swimmer. Would appreciate if you could give a as detailed as possible outline of what happens roughly day to day, so that she can be mentally prepared. Better still, do either of you happen to have kept a copy of the itinerary?
One senior told her they spent 10 hours canoeing! Is this true? What about safety measures? Do they force all pupils through the obstacles? My dd has a fear of heights and I am very concerned about her safety on high obstacles. Do you know of anyone being excused because of this phobia or is a doctor's letter required?
Is there such a thing as 'non-residential' OBS? My dd heard an announcement a few days ago for theses pupils. Who qualifies for this category?
Thank you in advance for your help and advice.
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applecore:
Thanks mjl and fatal illuxions!mjl:
[quote=\"applecore\"]Do you have any stats on the RGS O level HCL exams released recently? What % distinction?
58.x% A1s and A2s.
Can I trouble both of you for another matter? My dd is in Sec 2 now and is getting nervous over the prospect of OBS next year, as she is not the outdoor-sy or sporty sort, and is only a beginner swimmer. Would appreciate if you could give a as detailed as possible outline of what happens roughly day to day, so that she can be mentally prepared. Better still, do either of you happen to have kept a copy of the itinerary?
One senior told her they spent 10 hours canoeing! Is this true? What about safety measures? Do they force all pupils through the obstacles? My dd has a fear of heights and I am very concerned about her safety on high obstacles. Do you know of anyone being excused because of this phobia or is a doctor's letter required?
Is there such a thing as 'non-residential' OBS? My dd heard an announcement a few days ago for theses pupils. Who qualifies for this category?
Thank you in advance for your help and advice. :D[/quote]Hi applecore,
My son, from RI just returned from OBS last week. I believe the programme for both RI & RGS should be quite similar, though I think they might stretch the boys more.
Yes, they did in fact spent 2 days rowling (not canoeing); from Ubin to Pungol & back. If i remember what he said correctly, there were 6 or 7 members to a boat. Before the activity, they had to test the life vest by going into the water. Other than that, I don't think there's any swimming involved.
They were given food supplies which were mainly instant noodles, Milo powder (eat the pwder instead of making into beverages), Musli bars & etc.
They had to leave their bags in the store room. They were issued a camping bag to be used for the duration of the camp.
They pitched tents for ''sleeping'', no dormitory for the boys. It was rainning all days during his camp, so they were practically soaked in a pool of dirty water inside the tent. All the belongings he brought back stank!
There's this activity where they have to walk solo in the dark (forested area), w/o the aid of torch light.
There is also a rope climbing activity, not sure what you call that. Don't worry, the instructor wont force you if you really cant do it, i believe.
For the boys, they can forget about bathing or brushing their teeth.. :lol:
The equipments/gadgets that were issued to them - an inventory count will be conducted at the end of the camp. The students have to pay for the missing stuff.
My ds' quite fit for his built (thin), yet i was worried for his safety the whole week he was at OBS. I can understand your concern. My dd will also be going for her OBS next year with yours (RGS) and she's really excited and looking forward to it. I'll still worry, beacuse my ds is not as fit for her built (not thin). -
Fairy:
Hi applecore,
Thanks mjl and fatal illuxions!applecore:
[quote=\"mjl\"]
58.x% A1s and A2s.
Can I trouble both of you for another matter? My dd is in Sec 2 now and is getting nervous over the prospect of OBS next year, as she is not the outdoor-sy or sporty sort, and is only a beginner swimmer. Would appreciate if you could give a as detailed as possible outline of what happens roughly day to day, so that she can be mentally prepared. Better still, do either of you happen to have kept a copy of the itinerary?
One senior told her they spent 10 hours canoeing! Is this true? What about safety measures? Do they force all pupils through the obstacles? My dd has a fear of heights and I am very concerned about her safety on high obstacles. Do you know of anyone being excused because of this phobia or is a doctor's letter required?
Is there such a thing as 'non-residential' OBS? My dd heard an announcement a few days ago for theses pupils. Who qualifies for this category?
Thank you in advance for your help and advice.
My son, from RI just returned from OBS last week. I believe the programme for both RI & RGS should be quite similar, though I think they might stretch the boys more.
Yes, they did in fact spent 2 days rowling (not canoeing); from Ubin to Pungol & back. If i remember what he said correctly, there were 6 or 7 members to a boat. Before the activity, they had to test the life vest by going into the water. Other than that, I don't think there's any swimming involved.
They were given food supplies which were mainly instant noodles, Milo powder (eat the pwder instead of making into beverages), Musli bars & etc.
They had to leave their bags in the store room. They were issued a camping bag to be used for the duration of the camp.
They pitched tents for ''sleeping'', no dormitory for the boys. It was rainning all days during his camp, so they were practically soaked in a pool of dirty water inside the tent. All the belongings he brought back stank!
There's this activity where they have to walk solo in the dark (forested area), w/o the aid of torch light.
There is also a rope climbing activity, not sure what you call that. Don't worry, the instructor wont force you if you really cant do it, i believe.
For the boys, they can forget about bathing or brushing their teeth.. :lol:
The equipments/gadgets that were issued to them - an inventory count will be conducted at the end of the camp. The students have to pay for the missing stuff.
My ds' quite fit for his built (thin), yet i was worried for his safety the whole week he was at OBS. I can understand your concern. My dd will also be going for her OBS next year with yours (RGS) and she's really excited and looking forward to it. I'll still worry, beacuse my ds is not as fit for her built (not thin).[/quote]Wow, good trainig for NS.
What a bonding period!!
Regards
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Hi applecore!
OBS is something that i believe you dont have to worry about, at least not for now anyway. It will turn out fine, or better, MORE THAN FINE, BEST. whatsoever haha.
There wasnt any itinery given. Not any that i can recall. I dont remember the sequence, so i'll just write from my memory, whichever i can think of.
5 days in total. It's just your luck if it rains XD it happened that when it rained heavily for that one time, we were safely hidden in shelter in camp 2 and not out there trekking or wtv.
First day was a \"get to know your group/classmates session\". sort of a very direct bonding and ice-breaking session, where you talk about yourselves and stuff like that. OH, AND YOU GET A TOUR OF YOUR CAMPSITE TOO! haha, it's pretty exciting.
Pitch tents, cook food, sleep
*there are two campsites. Camp 1 and Camp 2. Every group will have a 'home' campsite, meaning your MAIN belongings will be left there.
Camp 1 is more advanced. meaning, slightly taller and larger buildings, brighter lights, proper canteen area, slightly cleaner toilets, and cleaner campsites (i didnt manage to camp at camp 1).
My home campsite is camp 2.
Camp 2 is smaller, but cosier in my opinion. Gave me a very home-ly feeling haha. it takes quite alot to appreciate camp 2 because some will find it albeit rundown, unlike camp 1.
my height element was rock climbling, but your daughter will be doing that this year. There are many kinds of height elements, flying fox, jetty jump, climbing the ladders and MORE. Fun, scary, but all the more enjoyable. Your instructor will be there to guide you and your friends will be supporting you all the way. No fear though, they dont kill you if you really dont want to do it, though most would appreciate if you at least TRY.
My group trekked from camp 2 to camp 1. Meaning we carried the tents, food, clothes and huge jerricans and walked through mini forests to go to camp 1. VERY VERY TIRING. there will be two appointed ppl to do the navigations. The instructors are there to make sure we dont run into danger, and keep us from straying off the right track too far. THAT IS TO SAY, if your group travel wrongly, the instructors will not speak a word until absolutely necessary.
Canoeing was fun, BUT again, SUPER UBBER TIRING. those with experience will do one person per canoe, and others will do two people to one canoe. you will be thought the necessary skills and drills. Knowing how to swim is ultimately to prevent yourself from drowning should something really dire happens. You'll be wearing life jackets, and the instructors will be on motor boats and will be near to the whole group so it's very safe.
I canoed from camp 1 to this foreign land to camp out for a day. My itinery was quite bad, coz we had to practise canoe drills in the morning to about afternoon. then lunch. We couldnt bathe properly, and could feel the salt in the hair and on the skin ><. plus i capsized once, so it was
but capsizing is fun, besides the salt water part haha!
Had a few more little pieces of activities here and there. I'll fill them in tmr. plus the answers to your other questions. trying to recall what other things i did, short term memory already xD -
Fairy:
Hi applecore,
Thanks mjl and fatal illuxions!applecore:
[quote=\"mjl\"]
58.x% A1s and A2s.
Can I trouble both of you for another matter? My dd is in Sec 2 now and is getting nervous over the prospect of OBS next year, as she is not the outdoor-sy or sporty sort, and is only a beginner swimmer. Would appreciate if you could give a as detailed as possible outline of what happens roughly day to day, so that she can be mentally prepared. Better still, do either of you happen to have kept a copy of the itinerary?
One senior told her they spent 10 hours canoeing! Is this true? What about safety measures? Do they force all pupils through the obstacles? My dd has a fear of heights and I am very concerned about her safety on high obstacles. Do you know of anyone being excused because of this phobia or is a doctor's letter required?
Is there such a thing as 'non-residential' OBS? My dd heard an announcement a few days ago for theses pupils. Who qualifies for this category?
Thank you in advance for your help and advice.
My son, from RI just returned from OBS last week. I believe the programme for both RI & RGS should be quite similar, though I think they might stretch the boys more.
Yes, they did in fact spent 2 days rowling (not canoeing); from Ubin to Pungol & back. If i remember what he said correctly, there were 6 or 7 members to a boat. Before the activity, they had to test the life vest by going into the water. Other than that, I don't think there's any swimming involved.
They were given food supplies which were mainly instant noodles, Milo powder (eat the pwder instead of making into beverages), Musli bars & etc.
They had to leave their bags in the store room. They were issued a camping bag to be used for the duration of the camp.
They pitched tents for ''sleeping'', no dormitory for the boys. It was rainning all days during his camp, so they were practically soaked in a pool of dirty water inside the tent. All the belongings he brought back stank!
There's this activity where they have to walk solo in the dark (forested area), w/o the aid of torch light.
There is also a rope climbing activity, not sure what you call that. Don't worry, the instructor wont force you if you really cant do it, i believe.
For the boys, they can forget about bathing or brushing their teeth.. :lol:
The equipments/gadgets that were issued to them - an inventory count will be conducted at the end of the camp. The students have to pay for the missing stuff.
My ds' quite fit for his built (thin), yet i was worried for his safety the whole week he was at OBS. I can understand your concern. My dd will also be going for her OBS next year with yours (RGS) and she's really excited and looking forward to it. I'll still worry, beacuse my ds is not as fit for her built (not thin).[/quote]Hi Fairy,
Can i check with you whether RGS is offering Archery as CCA.
Thanks so much!! -
Laughter:
No it doesn't.
Hi Fairy,
Can i check with you whether RGS is offering Archery as CCA.
Thanks so much!! -
jtoh:
According to my daughter, Archery is not a CCA.
No it doesn't.Laughter:
Hi Fairy,
Can i check with you whether RGS is offering Archery as CCA.
Thanks so much!! -
verykiasu2010:
I also heard is 2014 to Bishan. Can anyone confirm this?superdad65:
heard rgs will be relocated to new campus, will it affect year 1 pupils?
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4574&start=0
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