2009 GEP Screening And Selection
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karmeleon:
Both my children got into 2nd round but only the first one's letter did mention top 10%. We did not include this letter for his DSA cos they are differentiated from those who opt out. The not selected letter may perceive a negative impact in his DSA.
The percentage is written in the official MOE \"unsuccessful\" letters given out to the children who've taken the 2nd round of the GEP test. You can keep that letter for posterity. *haha* Put in the child's portfolio to show he/she in the top 10% of cohort or something like that.turquoise:
Actually, for my dd's year and the year before, percentage making it through to round 2 was only about 6% of cohort. I suspect they've increased the number to 4K this year because they want to be more inclusive.. -
karmeleon:
Cause they don't want the ones who weren't chosen to be depressed?
It's been like that all along.acforfamily:
It seems like MOE only informs kids who have passed the 1st round (i.e. screening test) but do not inform those who don't.
Wonder why? -
High-Schooler:
Cause they don't want the ones who weren't chosen to be depressed?[/quote]Glad that my child did not get depressed after 2nd round. He said many people also didnt get in. He now landed in one of top IP sch too and happily going to school everyday. With him, my second child feel Ok for not clearing the 2nd round. It might have negative impact to him though if his brother got in and he didnt. The principal gave out the offer to those who got in in front of the entire P3 at that time and get them to clap for them and congradulate them. :x
It's been like that all along.karmeleon:
[quote=\"acforfamily\"]It seems like MOE only informs kids who have passed the 1st round (i.e. screening test) but do not inform those who don't.
Wonder why? -
watmekiasu:
It's out today.
:congrats: to all who made it to 2nd round. There's nothing to prepare for..just do your best..and maybe have some chix ess b4 that.
To those who don't make it..nothing to be depress about. You can still work hard and do well the next 3 years to get in to a school of your choice. -
MdmKS:
Oh, so MOE might have changed their format since. I don't understand why the \"not selected\" letter \"may perceive a negative impact in DSA\" as you wrote above? We had it in my son's portfolio of documents and he was offered DSA in both schools.
Both my children got into 2nd round but only the first one's letter did mention top 10%. We did not include this letter for his DSA cos they are differentiated from those who opt out. The not selected letter may perceive a negative impact in his DSA. -
Hi, my son next year will be in p5 gep. Heard that it is more busy in p5 ... can any one tell me more about it...I would also like to know whether they will have chance to go for oversea competition or exchange programme. Thanks. :lol:
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There will be a GEP parents briefing at the beginning of year for each GEP school. The teacher will brief parents on what to expect. As GEP student’s exam will end next week, just relax and go and have as much fun as possible for the upcoming holidays becasue P5 is the toughest year for GEP kids. As for oversea exchange program, some GEP schools will arrange P5 students to go to Beijing China in June for 2 weeks.
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Merlion:
There will be a GEP parents briefing at the beginning of year for each GEP school. The teacher will brief parents on what to expect. As GEP student's exam will end next week, just relax and go and have as much fun as possible for the upcoming holidays becasue P5 is the toughest year for GEP kids. As for oversea exchange program, some GEP schools will arrange P5 students to go to Beijing China in June for 2 weeks.
:oops: errrrr.......thats sound frightening...... for the 1st two term of p4, my son and I did feel quite stressful as there was this family tree project to submit and also he was not used to the gep and new school. But from third term on wards, it seems that he can manage pretty well ... hope next year he can cope well too ... otherwise not only he will feel stress, I will also suffer... let us hope for the best
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vlim:
:oops: errrrr.......thats sound frightening...... for the 1st two term of p4, my son and I did feel quite stressful as there was this family tree project to submit and also he was not used to the gep and new school. But from third term on wards, it seems that he can manage pretty well ... hope next year he can cope well too ... otherwise not only he will feel stress, I will also suffer... let us hope for the best
Not necessary to go if you feel the child is not ready. Mine didn't go to any oversea exchange programme, neither does my niece. Don't think will miss out anything if choose not to go. -
NatTif Mummy:
Actually, china exchange programme is common nowadays in a lot of primary schools and not just GEP centres. They may be subsided depending on family income. Is it free for GEP students?
Not necessary to go if you feel the child is not ready. Mine didn't go to any oversea exchange programme, neither does my niece. Don't think will miss out anything if choose not to go.
My friend let her DD1 join and throughout the trip she got so worred ...
My child did not join the Bejing trip with the school at P5 cos we went for the trip (places of visit almost the same and school visit) the year before during school vacation. Is was so much cheaper, child fare $399 compared to joining school at $1200+
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