Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[Paddy Field]

naggo-nitemare:

The weekly time table goes like this: lessons end at 3:30pm on mon n wed, 2:30 on tue, 2:10 on thur, 12:30 on fri.


If there's 3rd Lang, tue will end at 5:45.

Core cca practices/ meeting is 2 times a week ending at 6:30 on mon n wed. However, some ccas may be carried out on other days like floor ball (tue), shooting (fri)and choir (sat). Around competition n performance periods, training may be 3 times a week, sometimes ending past 7pm. At least a month before exams, CCA stand down. There will be compulsory revision sessions for weaker students.

For those with merit ccas, there is meeting once a week. Of course nearing competition dates eg for debate or robotics, the time commitment goes up.

Homework time averages an hr a day. The key is to clear homework n project work regularly. Don't procrastinate. Teachers DO teach. However, these pupils, being the top 2%of cohort, will not be spoon fed. There will be a gd balance of research, class discussions n projects to nurture their thinking skills, to get their creative juices flowing n to cater to different gifts n interests of pupils.

I must admit tt my DS found Term 1 physically n mentally draining due to the many hrs spent in school. But by the end of term 2, he got used to it.

:thankyou: for the details, Naggo-Nitemare!
Do you know how RI allocate the classes? My DS does not like to be competitive, he's the kind who does things in his own manner & time. Also, he's quite adamant against RI, thus I m finding out more to ease his anticipation.

Having said that, I'm still supportive to his decision whichever school he chooses to go to in the end.

[naggo-nitemare]

This is naggo-nitemare’s son.


Disclaimer: The following observation is based on my observation and may not necessarily be true.

There are 7 GEP classes: I, J, K, L, M, P and Q. (there are no classes called 1N and 1O). Of these, P and M generally have higher scores than the rest. 1Q students (mostly) take either MEP, AEP or both. These classes mostly comprise of those who were from GEP in primary school, but there is also the occasional high scoring mainstreamer.

1A is the sports class. 1D is something like the "supplementary intake". So I guess some sportsmen go there too.

There is one more class with AEP students, probably D, I think.

B to H are classes with people from mainstream in primary school. Based on observation (and some logic), H has the higher scorers, as compared to B, which has people at most a couple of marks above the COP.

[Paddy Field]

A big thank you to DS of naggo-nitemare!


Are you in Year 1 now? I hope you are enjoying yourself in RI. My DS still cannot decide which school he wants, and I m trying to gather more info to help him.

By the way, can u advise me what is the diff between core and merit CCA?

[naggo-nitemare]

Hi, this is naggo-nitemare’s son.


About core CCA and merit CCA:

Core CCA is compulsory. At the start of Year 1, everyone has to go through some compulsory fitness tests for softball, rugby, judo, gymnastics and a few other sports. RI offers a large range of sports as CCAs, and all of them are competitive. So these tests, or "profiling", as they call it, are to sieve out those who have potential in those sports. For other sports, like swimming, water polo, etc, those who have interest can go and audition. The same applies to the musical groups (String ensemble, Chinese orchestra, military band and choir) and also the clubs (debate and raffles players, which is drama)

After all the profiling/auditions, we have to rank our 9 top choices in order of preference. Out of these 9, there must be 2 uniform groups, 3 musical groups and 4 sports. After a week or so, the results for the allocation will be out and if u’re unhappy with the results, you can appeal.

Merit CCA is optional and normally runs from 1.30 to 3pm on Fridays. Mostly, they’re based on interest and free-for-all. However, some, like math club n science club n debate (which is both a merit and core cca) require auditions/entrance tests. Most people take one or no merit ccas, although there are some who have 2 or more.

I’m in yr1. I’m happy in ri. My friends are helpful, motivated n we create competition in healthy ways.

[JustKP]

Paddy Field:

Thank you vk2010 & Mandymummy. My DS senior (2 yrs older) goes to RI via school bus from the east. Just my bad that I'd lost their contact. Guess I'll have to call up all the 3 schools to check which is most convenient.


Another question - for RI students taking 3rd language, do the pupils make their own way to moelc? How far is it from school?

Hi Paddy Field,

I'm staying in the east and there is a school bus (van) from my place to HCI ($115/mth). There is also bus transport arranged by the school to take students to both Bishan/Newton for their 3rd lang ($50/year).

Hope the above info helps.

[Paddy Field]

naggo-nitemare, thank you for all the help u n your DS had rendered.

I must say that your DS is very mature for his age! Impressive!
Makes me think otherwise of RI … healthy competition is what I’m so impressed with.
Once again, thank you!

[Paddy Field]

JustKP:

Paddy Field:

Thank you vk2010 & Mandymummy. My DS senior (2 yrs older) goes to RI via school bus from the east. Just my bad that I'd lost their contact. Guess I'll have to call up all the 3 schools to check which is most convenient.


Another question - for RI students taking 3rd language, do the pupils make their own way to moelc? How far is it from school?

Hi Paddy Field,

I'm staying in the east and there is a school bus (van) from my place to HCI ($115/mth). There is also bus transport arranged by the school to take students to both Bishan/Newton for their 3rd lang ($50/year).

Hope the above info helps.

Thank you, JustKP.
I sent you a PM ..

[JustKP]

Paddy Field:

JustKP:

[quote=\"Paddy Field\"]Thank you vk2010 & Mandymummy. My DS senior (2 yrs older) goes to RI via school bus from the east. Just my bad that I'd lost their contact. Guess I'll have to call up all the 3 schools to check which is most convenient.


Another question - for RI students taking 3rd language, do the pupils make their own way to moelc? How far is it from school?

Hi Paddy Field,

I'm staying in the east and there is a school bus (van) from my place to HCI ($115/mth). There is also bus transport arranged by the school to take students to both Bishan/Newton for their 3rd lang ($50/year).

Hope the above info helps.

Thank you, JustKP.
I sent you a PM ..[/quote]
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[naggo-nitemare]

Paddy Field:

naggo-nitemare, thank you for all the help u n your DS had rendered.

U r welcome! I hope ur DS will be happy studying at his eventual school choice!

[Tresille]

[quote="Paddy Field"]Thank you vk2010 & Mandymummy. My DS senior (2 yrs older) goes to RI via school bus from the east. Just my bad that I’d lost their contact. Guess I’ll have to call up all the 3 schools to check which is most convenient.


Hi, my ds classmate in yr 1 took a one way school bus from Bedok to RI. Some of the bus operator will be present on the registration day in Dec. They stationed somewhere near the canteen.