MGS vs RGS - wholistic view

[Hotspurs68]

jtoh:

I disagree with the statement that \"RGS girls are taught to expect to excel at all costs.\" I believe they are taught to give of their best in whatever task they undertake, be it in academics or sports etc. But they are also frequently reminded to give back to society and to be humble.


As for snobbery in MGS, wealth snobbery does exist in MGS to a certain extent, partly because of the background of the alumnus and also the location of the school. But the same can be said of a couple of other schools with a well-off alumnus in the same district. Interestingly, intellectual snobbery also exists in the MGS, with SBC girls viewing themselves as intellectually superior to the other classes.

Thanx! Like I said, I just want some advice for my girl.

[SMILEYwave]

jtoh wrote:

I disagree with the statement that \"RGS girls are taught to expect to excel at all costs.\" I believe they are taught to give of their best in whatever task they undertake, be it in academics or sports etc. But they are also frequently reminded to give back to society and to be humble.

As for snobbery in MGS, wealth snobbery does exist in MGS to a certain extent, partly because of the background of the alumnus and also the location of the school. But the same can be said of a couple of other schools with a well-off alumnus in the same district. Interestingly, intellectual snobbery also exists in the MGS, with SBC girls viewing themselves as intellectually superior to the other classes.

Hey... we don't view ourselves as intellectually superior to other classes.. well, in case you're wondering, i'm a sbc student in the school k? and snobbery... i'm a new student, like from some neighbourhood primary school, and i don't find people exactly flaunting their wealth around. well, but i think that MGS and RGS are same as in they want us to do well. and I believe RGS would tend to be richer than my school actually, and with our christian background... like why would we view ourselves as better than others? and anyway, everyone will have the mentality of 'i can do better'.

[verykiasu2010]

RGS -


excel, yes;

at all cost ? not at all

student population is more homogeneous due to no feeder school


MGS -

mission school,

feeder school from MGS Pri Sch

considering that they have students from wider range of ability and still managed to excel, meaning the value-add by the MGS system & processes is good

RGS ==> feed into RI for year 5 & 6

MGS ==> year 5 & 6 goes to ACSI ?

[phtthp]

for MGS Secondary, my observation tells me - if the girls come from MGS primary before, they tend to be well behaved, polite, well mannered, speak softly, gently. They don’t shout. The foundation years spent in MGS primary had groomed these girls well in terms of social mannerism.


but if it’s outside external girls from other schools infiltrate into MGS Secondary, some of these girls are rude, no proper manners, behavior no good.

[UncleLim]

Hotspurs68:

Just out of curiousity, which of the 2 schools provide greater wholistic education? Taking consideration that this would be their pubescent period, I am also referring to the emotional aspects and support given by the 2 schools when they are growing into young women.


Please correct me but i keep hearing that at RGS, girls are taught to expect to excel at all costs. Please help me dispel this if it is not true

Please also correct me BUT I also hear that MGS is extremely snobbish and would be only too happy to be gunned down in this respect.

Please advise.

Hi Hotspurs68, many may not agree with the \"excel at all costs\" description but I know what you are trying to put across. My own personal interaction with ex-RGS friends does indicate that is true to to some degree. Two or three such persons I know still excel at their workplace and they are already in their late 30s or early 40s. They are highly ambitious, although they may mellow upon attaining motherhood. My own take is that MGS and other all-girls schools produce women who are not as ultra-competitive, and hence get along better with others in the workplace. That said, like RI boys, I find RGS girls extremely pragmatic, hardworking and organised.

[coolit]

I think RGS girls tend to be confident but can be a little opinionated. The MGS scholars tend to be very disciplined and they are usually the good girl type.

[LOLMum]

some1 told me most mgs girls = good wife/mum. hope this is true.

[jtoh]

LOLMum:

some1 told me most mgs girls = good wife/mum. hope this is true.

My impression of SCGS/MGS girls from loo-ooong ago, that they'll be good tai-tais. Does this equal good wife/mum? :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: Note: This is a tongue-in-cheek observation from waaayyyy back. Might not apply to current SCGS/MGS students. So don't flame me. :rotflmao:

[Snow Crystal]

To me, these two schools are so different . RGS is an IP which takes in top girls from the various primary schools all over Singapore of which many were head prefects/prefects/leaders. On the other hand, MGS' cohort comprises mainly their affiliated girls via affiliated COP, with a small number of non affiliated girls via public COP. RGS' peer is more of NYGH and MGS is more comparable to SCGS. Both RGS and MGS are premium girls schools and aim for holistic education. However, different profile/type/background of the girls translate to different life goals, character, perspectives, definition of success, survival instincts, attitude towards work etc. Well, RGS girls also end up as great mums and wives. Look around at the many RGS KSPs :salute:

[mtfat]

I agree with phtthp. one of my girl classmate from other primary schools infiltrate into MGS Secondary, according to my girl, she is rude, no proper manners, behavior no good. Teacher called up parents many times also no improvement from the girl. sign…