DSA 2011

[vlim]

That y I said the name of the website should be ‘smart parent’… My dd always exclaim ’ u play kiaaaasuparent again!!!'… That makes me very Kiasu … But we are just being concern abt our kids education and future ! Hahaaaaa

[Pen88n]

vlim:

That y I said the name of the website should be 'smart parent'... My dd always exclaim ' u play kiaaaasuparent again!!!!'... That makes me very Kiasu .. But we are just being concern abt our kids education and future ! Hahaaaaa

Kiasu is a survival skill you need to have in this society.

If you are kiasu, you will work hard so as to ensure you are not at the bottom of the ladder. If you are kiasu, you will be more resourceful to explore ways to do better. If you are kiasu, you will plan earlier to ensure you reduce risk. See the advantages of being kiasu??? :laugh:

Jokes aside, I think there is a need for x amount of kiasu-ism in order to do well and spur you on. But over-doing it will become a negative rather than positive trait, such as with any other characteristic.

[jtoh]

Blur Dad:

Hi

Yes, Yes. No tuition how can? I am not sure of sec school. As for primary school. I knew 2 top GEP girls from NYPS have more then 10 tuition class per week.

Those parents who has DS/DD in NYPS GEP Class will know who I am talking about..

I really admire those top students for PSLE, O-Level and A-Level who appeared in newspaper said that they do not have any tuition at all. With good time management and teachers help they are able to achieve good result and become the top students in Singapore. Some more there was one student last year in RPS, he not only top in PSLE but also able to skip one level. He is real gifted manz!!!

:yikes: :yikes: Where do they find the time for anything else?

[phankao]

Blur Dad:

I really admire those top students for PSLE, O-Level and A-Level who appeared in newspaper said that they do not have any tuition at all. With good time management and teachers help they are able to achieve good result and become the top students in Singapore. Some more there was one student last year in RPS, he not only top in PSLE but also able to skip one level. He is real gifted manz!!!

And that Sheldon Tan also has Diploma in both Piano & Violin!!! And he's so cute compared to that top scorer compatriot of his.

[phankao]

Pen88n:

Can you please kindly share which tuition centre is this and what subject it is for? My niece in IP is not doing too well and looking for English & Maths tuition (maybe Science too as her Physics also not too good). Can you please advise as I do not have kids in sec sch so do not know where to go. Thanks.

http://www.aspen.com.sg/

http://soe.org.sg/files/interview2009.php?i=400&a=&c=&year=2009

[Pen88n]

phankao:

Pen88n:

Can you please kindly share which tuition centre is this and what subject it is for? My niece in IP is not doing too well and looking for English & Maths tuition (maybe Science too as her Physics also not too good). Can you please advise as I do not have kids in sec sch so do not know where to go. Thanks.

http://www.aspen.com.sg/

http://soe.org.sg/files/interview2009.php?i=400&a=&c=&year=2009

:thankyou: Phankao.

[phankao]

jtoh:

Edureach:

jtoh


My kids are classified as ordinary. One thing i know, to get high gpa in RI cannot be just training but must be natural.

Didn't know you had kids in RI, Edureach. Those with high GPA in RI are indeed very bright. And also very hardworking.

My ds2's classmate's brother is in GEP and went to RI. He's now in Year 5. I often see him with his mom when we are in school picking our younger boys. At least 2x a week, if not more. His mum says he's very free! Ends classes often home by by 2 or 3pm. Don't know what CCA he join, only need to stay back 1x a week too. He has no tuition either. Doesn't sound like a very busy RI boy. Has no problem coping with school obviously.

[phankao]

jtoh:

:yikes: :yikes: Where do they find the time for anything else?

Interestingly, I have FB friends who are students. A few now doing Medicine in NUS. All previously from RI/RGS/HCI but not from gEP. When in school, they had no tuition, and they had time to do school CCA plus outside CCA. I always did wonder how they do it???!!! My kids nowhere as \"supergirl or superboy\".

[phankao]

Edureach:

phankao


Haha! Parents'expectations no choice for them. Want to get scholarships or enter the top courses locally like medicine, dentistry and law. Those with gpa 3.8 and above really good, the rest are just pure hardwork.

Above 3.8 is considered very good? Only in RI, I suppose.

[verykiasu2010]

Funx3:

Thanks jtoh!
I'm One Big Procrastinator here ....
But Since the Deadline is 6 Jul & 8 Jul, Guess Still Ok ....
Hee-Hee ....

you not scared later no more places left meh ?

(okay just pulling your leg, trying to make u panic :evil: :evil: !)