2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[hashroop]

Pen88n:

NB:

[quote=\"Mum1113\"]

haha, this is funnie. Really poor kid , dont want 'indigestion' and causing other ailments. Choi !!

haha, :lol: i like this \"quote\" from mum1113... shared with my DS he had a good laugh too. way to make things funny & destress the child!

So the buffet spread will get more variety and pile higher when nearer the PSLE big day?

Would love to start this buffet spread but hubby would most probably be very shocked and cross not to be able to see his dining table top and we have to eat our meals on the floor :!:[/quote]pen88n, that is a good one. You made my morning all bright and full of LOL.

[Leanne]

Yes, and once u selected the MEP in RGS, u are not allowed to quit, got to stuck for four years.


Leanne

jtoh:

phankao:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]It's very difficult to get into RGS via MEP. Friend's dd who is very talented in music, has diplomas, performances under her belt etc didn't get in. It probably has to do with the strict GAT test as well.

But it's easy to get into MEP if you are already in the school(eg. using your psle score alone). It's only difficult to get in using it for DSA.

Yes. Once you're in RGS, MEP is just an additional subject you have to apply for, like 3rd lang, SAP etc, provided you meet the requirements.[/quote]

[tumeric]

jtoh:

phankao:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]
It's very difficult to get into RGS via MEP. Friend's dd who is very talented in music, has diplomas, performances under her belt etc didn't get in. It probably has to do with the strict GAT test as well.

But it's easy to get into MEP if you are already in the school(eg. using your psle score alone). It's only difficult to get in using it for DSA.

Yes. Once you're in RGS, MEP is just an additional subject you have to apply for, like 3rd lang, SAP etc, provided you meet the requirements.[/quote]Moreover, as long as a PASS (not necessary Merit/Distinction) in Grade 5 in both Theory & Practical will do.

[jtoh]

phankao:

jtoh:

It's very difficult to get into RGS via MEP. Friend's dd who is very talented in music, has diplomas, performances under her belt etc didn't get in. It probably has to do with the strict GAT test as well.

But if the child has only grade 7 or 8, but is National Prizewinner, sure to get offer. ;D That's what I've observed of those offered.

That's why I say it has to do with GAT test as well.

[Mum1113]

phankao:

I think NJC would have their school tours for junior high in April. Look out for them. HCI, DHS, NYGH about all in mid-may. RI & RGS too. NUSH might have April open house too.

NUSH - open house 9 April
SST - open house 21 May
SJI - open house 16 July

That's what I gather. Parents who know when is the open house for HCI / RV / NJC etc , do share if you have the dates. Many thanks

[Brenda10]

tumeric:

Moreover, as long as a PASS (not necessary Merit/Distinction) in Grade 5 in both Theory & Practical will do.

Heard from my nephew who is in ACSI said min. requirement is Grade 3.

[Tinkerbelle]

Mum1113:

phankao:

I think NJC would have their school tours for junior high in April. Look out for them. HCI, DHS, NYGH about all in mid-may. RI & RGS too. NUSH might have April open house too.

NUSH - open house 9 April
SST - open house 21 May
SJI - open house 16 July

That's what I gather. Parents who know when is the open house for HCI / RV / NJC etc , do share if you have the dates. Many thanks

:thankyou: Mum1113.

[Tinkerbelle]

Brenda10:

tumeric:

Moreover, as long as a PASS (not necessary Merit/Distinction) in Grade 5 in both Theory & Practical will do.

Heard from my nephew who is in ACSI said min. requirement is Grade 3.

Hi Brenda,
It sounds like different schools have set different minimum criterias for admission into their MEP programme. Is your DD interested in the MEP? :lol:

[Brenda10]

Tinkerbelle:

Brenda10:

[quote=\"tumeric\"]Moreover, as long as a PASS (not necessary Merit/Distinction) in Grade 5 in both Theory & Practical will do.

Heard from my nephew who is in ACSI said min. requirement is Grade 3.

Hi Brenda,
It sounds like different schools have set different minimum criterias for admission into their MEP programme. Is your DD interested in the MEP? :lol:[/quote]Hi Tinkerbelle

True. May be different school have their own criteria. I don't think so she will be choosing MEP as she has started learning quite late lah.

[verykiasu2010]

phankao:

jtoh:

It's very difficult to get into RGS via MEP. Friend's dd who is very talented in music, has diplomas, performances under her belt etc didn't get in. It probably has to do with the strict GAT test as well.

But if the child has only grade 7 or 8, but is National Prizewinner, sure to get offer. ;D That's what I've observed of those offered.

Music or Visual Art (SAP)

Demonstrate interest and talent in Music or Visual Arts beyond the abilities of children in the same age group.

For Music, have achieved at least Grade 5 Theory and Grade 7 Practical (Distinction or equivalent).

Have a history of accomplished performance in Music or Visual Arts at the national and/or international level.

above is copied from RI website