2009 GEP Screening And Selection

[jedamum]

Merlion:

I would appreciate it if NatTif Mummy don't quote what vlim said under my account. Thanks.

editting done.

[High-Schooler]

MdmKS:

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

Gd for your kids, then

[tony]

Would like some btdt experience. Are GEP kids less rowdy? I have a very small sized son who has been a bully target in the past and is apprehensive. TIA.

[cluelessmom]

MdmKS:

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

Dear MdmKS, jus curious, if ur son was the selected one and had the whole school clapping and congratulating him, wouldn't he or you be pleased? No ill intentions intended but dun think there's anything really wrong in the principle's good intentions even though I, in my humble opinion, agree that the whole GEP thingy is overrated......

[cutebabys]

I'm not too sure where to ask this question, but since this is about GEP I shall ask it here:


What is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_Blackmore_Class like? Is it very similar to the GEP? 'Cos I got into SBC Sec 1 by DSA. All I have to do is get 200+.

[Merlion]

> Are GEP kids less rowdy?


I think you are talking about boys. There is no different between GEP and mainstream kids. Boys are boys and most of them are very playful at this age. I would not say that they are rough or rude or anything. One big difference is that they like to argue among themselves, even in class. GEP classrooms are never quiet as they like to ask a lot of questions, then argue a lot.

[Merlion]

>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.


I think the same thing happens in a lot of schools when it comes to release of PSLE result right? The teacher will announce the top 3 or 5 students in that school and the students will go up to the stage and receive the result. All the students sitting on the floor will clap for them and congradulate them. Agree?
Please don't be so sensitive when it comes to GEP. I thought we were teaching our kids to have better sportmanship - congradulate those who did better. I hope everyone in this forum can be more fair to GEP students, not all of them are trained or drilled to get into GEP. :celebrate:

[vlim]

Merlion:

>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.


I think the same thing happens in a lot of schools when it comes to release of PSLE result right? The teacher will announce the top 3 or 5 students in that school and the students will go up to the stage and receive the result. All the students sitting on the floor will clap for them and congradulate them. Agree?
Please don't be so sensitive when it comes to GEP. I thought we were teaching our kids to have better sportmanship - congradulate those who did better. I hope everyone in this forum can be more fair to GEP students, not all of them are trained or drilled to get into GEP. :celebrate:

I totally agree with you.. you sound like a teacher. Are you? :lol:

[Full.010894Cream]

Merlion:

>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.


I think the same thing happens in a lot of schools when it comes to release of PSLE result right? The teacher will announce the top 3 or 5 students in that school and the students will go up to the stage and receive the result. All the students sitting on the floor will clap for them and congradulate them. Agree?
Please don't be so sensitive when it comes to GEP. I thought we were teaching our kids to have better sportmanship - congradulate those who did better. I hope everyone in this forum can be more fair to GEP students, not all of them are trained or drilled to get into GEP. :celebrate:

maybe to some of us, it's like this. But from what I read here, ie, students crying when they are not selected for 2nd rd, I guess GEP is even MORE important than topping the school!!

[Zann]

Full.Cream:

maybe to some of us, it's like this. But from what I read here, ie, students crying when they are not selected for 2nd rd, I guess GEP is even MORE important than topping the school!!

Exactly, I was kind of confused later when reading the thread ... Thought the conversation began with student cry when heard did not get into round 1 and some parents feedback that their school made good arrangement for not releasing it openly... and so the principal for not being sensitive to openly announce. :?
I think PSLE is different, students work hard to see their own performance at end of 6 years, so they should take pride of their good results and be complimented to encourage the other to do the same. While in GEP selection process, it was intended to be sensitive and not to worry those who are not selected . Afterall, getting into GEP does not guarantee success in life and attitude is always more important in whatever we do.