GEP 2011 - Screening & Selection

[metta]

gleemom:

Yes, he got in. We are happy for him. He's stronger in Maths and Science, but not great in languages, so was pleasantly surprised. There is quite a tight deadline to make decisions, so I decided to call the school instead of waiting for next week. I am sure he will miss his friends if he takes up offer. Also, not to put anyone down, I'd like to know from existing GEPer parents whether they are happy with the character development of the student. There is some labelling, and I do not want him to grow up distanced from other students. Any comments?

When u called, do u ask to speak to the principal? Sorry for the ignorance, never called my son's school before..

[Mawar]

Congrats to parents and children who got selected! Keep the names coming. Surprised that some schools actually called parents to pass the wonderful news.


Eh, how come I have deja vu? Sounds like the GE and PE. :rahrah:

[gleemom]

metta:

gleemom:

Yes, he got in. We are happy for him. He's stronger in Maths and Science, but not great in languages, so was pleasantly surprised. There is quite a tight deadline to make decisions, so I decided to call the school instead of waiting for next week. I am sure he will miss his friends if he takes up offer. Also, not to put anyone down, I'd like to know from existing GEPer parents whether they are happy with the character development of the student. There is some labelling, and I do not want him to grow up distanced from other students. Any comments?

When u called, do u ask to speak to the principal? Sorry for the ignorance, never called my son's school before..

No lah. Just called the main line. I was directed to the VP who kindly entertained my call and happened to have the stack of mail in front of her.

[Flowermonaster]

gleemom:

Yes, he got in. We are happy for him. He's stronger in Maths and Science, but not great in languages, so was pleasantly surprised. There is quite a tight deadline to make decisions, so I decided to call the school instead of waiting for next week. I am sure he will miss his friends if he takes up offer. Also, not to put anyone down, I'd like to know from existing GEPer parents whether they are happy with the character development of the student. There is some labelling, and I do not want him to grow up distanced from other students. Any comments?

If your boy wants to go then should let him. I don't have any issue with my DS's character development. As for \"grow up distanced from other students\", my DS gets along well with his CCA teammates from mainstream. From my DS's point of view, whether they click or not has nothing to do with where they are from, its more on character. Within GEP group, he might not be able to click with all too.

[Manlim008]

Hi, I've been following this thread very closely. Just like to Hong Kong drama...very addictive :boogie:


I'm also very anxious to know the results. Called the school but all they could say was \"don't know\"

[syshi]

Manlim008:

Hi, I've been following this thread very closely. Just like to Hong Kong drama...very addictive :boogie:


I'm also very anxious to know the results. Called the school but all they could say was \"don't know\"

Welcome to our school admin system... :mad:

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Manlim008:

Hi, I've been following this thread very closely. Just like to Hong Kong drama...very addictive :boogie:


I'm also very anxious to know the results. Called the school but all they could say was \"don't know\"

called the form teacher, begin inform that no news.
anxious and worry about it, will be happy if my DS can get in BUT also worry that if he cannot cope with it and worry about his CCA which the GEP sch that nearest to my hse don't have the CCA that he's taking now :slapshead:

[Lovemama]

I called the school just now, the admin said haven’t received it today…strange

[Manlim008]

I've worries that I do not have the time to consider should my DD get selected into GEP, I wrote to some of her teachers to check if she truly has the abilities. I'm afraid she could not cope with the study load and projects in GEP, ended up struggling and losing her self esteem :imdrowning:

So far, hear nothing from the teachers :sad:

[CCMTK]

just got call from form teacher and was told that my daughter got into GEP. she said the school just received the courier from MOE in the afternoon. so maybe some schools have not got it yet. don’t worry…