Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[naggo-nitemare]

cylg:

justmewayne:

[quote=\"cylg\"]Hi justmewayne,


May I know if we take up the 3rd language, r we still allow to take another elective? any selection test/interview etc for AEP,RSP,Comp elective? TIA!

As the lessons for Electives are conducted on Tues/Thurs afternoons, your son can only select one elective due to scheduling conflicts and workload intensity.

This means that if your son wants to take an elective, he can choose only 1 subject out of the following:

French/German/Japanese/Malay Special Programme (MSP)/Chinese Special Programme (CSP)/Music Elective Programme (MEP)/Art Elective Programme (AEP)

There are no pre-requisites for AEP, but there will be a selection test that will gauge applicant's ability in drawing and creativity.

You will notice that Regional Studies Programme (RSP) and Computer Elective Programme (CEP) is not part of the list above. RSP is only offered to students taking MSP at the end of Year 1, and it is structured like an add-on programme, while CEP is only offered in Year 3 and 4.

Tks for your prompt reply!

So, if we take up MSP, then we just apply for RSP at the end of yr 1 without selection tests/intv? if we wanna take up CEP in yr 3/4, we have to drop RSP?

Gotta double confirmed with u as we r still blur like sotong [/quote]Hi, this is naggo-nitemare's DS.

Just want to rectify some points.

1. You can only take one 3rd language (French, German, Japanese, MSP or CSP). however, MEP and AEP are separate matters. I know of people who take both MEP and a third language. There are also people who take AEP and a third language.

2. CSP is also offered in Year 2 and can be taken on top of a third language (according to the newsletter)

3. According to my MSP friends, they had to go through an interview to get into RSP.

4. (this is not in the quote) it is possible to take more than one merit CCA, even if they clash, eg. Maths club and Science club. However the student will have to negotiate with both CCa teachers-in-charge. Using the previous example, people in both Math and Science clubs go for the first half of Math club and the second half of Science club.

That's about it.

[vlim]

naggo-nitemare:

Hi, this is naggo-nitemare's DS.


Just want to rectify some points.

1. You can only take one 3rd language (French, German, Japanese, MSP or CSP). however, MEP and AEP are separate matters. I know of people who take both MEP and a third language. There are also people who take AEP and a third language.

2. CSP is also offered in Year 2 and can be taken on top of a third language (according to the newsletter)

3. According to my MSP friends, they had to go through an interview to get into RSP.

4. (this is not in the quote) it is possible to take more than one merit CCA, even if they clash, eg. Maths club and Science club. However the student will have to negotiate with both CCa teachers-in-charge. Using the previous example, people in both Math and Science clubs go for the first half of Math club and the second half of Science club.That's about it.

Thanks for sharing n-n son

[cylg]

naggo-nitemare:

Hi, this is naggo-nitemare's DS.

Just want to rectify some points.

1. You can only take one 3rd language (French, German, Japanese, MSP or CSP). however, MEP and AEP are separate matters. I know of people who take both MEP and a third language. There are also people who take AEP and a third language.

2. CSP is also offered in Year 2 and can be taken on top of a third language (according to the newsletter)

3. According to my MSP friends, they had to go through an interview to get into RSP.

4. (this is not in the quote) it is possible to take more than one merit CCA, even if they clash, eg. Maths club and Science club. However the student will have to negotiate with both CCa teachers-in-charge. Using the previous example, people in both Math and Science clubs go for the first half of Math club and the second half of Science club.

That's about it.

TQVM for answering our queries

[justmewayne]

Thanks, n-n this is news to me!


I suppose it is possible to take MEP/AEP together with a Third Language without any scheduling problems, and works theoretically, but this requires permission from school, and majority (if not all) of these students will be unable to cope with the workload, and will have no choice but to drop one or the other.

It's the same with CCAs: I know of students who take multiple Merit CCAs that do not clash time-wise. However, sooner or later, it becomes clear that they cannot spread out their time equally and end up dropping one or two Merit CCAs. Some may instead start missing CCA sessions and merely stay on as a 'phantom' member.

Also, by CSP, I assume you meant CEP, the Computer Elective Programme. I just checked the school website and it is listed down as an elective for Year 3s and 4s only.

But really, things change so fast, e.g. When I was Year 1, there was no one with 2 core CCAs, now there are more and more studens opting for that. I'm glad for your clarification.

[shiwenyi]

Hi justmewayne,

I am currently a p6 student who has just received my PSLE results of269. i have heard that lots of non-GEP students (like my friend) despite getting a high PSLE score, is failing in their english during the first yr. so what actually is the reason?
another question is that what is the difference between the chess club, like u said, a merit CCA and a emm... main CCA? i am quite \"blur\" about this.

[justmewayne]

Hey Wenyi, nice to meet you there.


I highly doubt that English is the only subject Year 1s are struggling with, because the environment in RI is different from Primary School, and expectations are definitely higher. However, I have not heard of students failing English. Granted, English is not that easy to score in as compared to Science, but it's not easy to fail too. Maybe someone else could comment?

There are 2 kinds of CCAs, Core and Merit. They differ mainly in the commitment level. Merits are conducted mostly on Fridays 1.30 - 3.30, so its only 2 hours a week. However, most Cores are conducted 3.30 - 7 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Certain Cores train twice, some thrice weekly, and some may train outside of this time, but overall, Cores are more time-consuming than Merits.

Cores consist of the Uniformed Groups, Musical Groups, and Sports; while Merits consist of the Clubs and Societies.

Lastly, it is compulsory to have 1 Core, but optional to have a Merit, and you can have multiple Merits.

[shiwenyi]

Justmewayne, thx for ur info. :thankyou:

but may i ask what are the core CCAs(a list if possible plz) and also, may i know what r the supplementary or compulsory books that we must read or should read as u know, i am quite kiasu u know lol

[vlim]

Hi justmewayne,

Can u guys ( ESP yr1:) wear white sports shoes with Colour strips to schools ?

[justmewayne]

shiwenyi:

Justmewayne, thx for ur info. :thankyou:

but may i ask what are the core CCAs(a list if possible plz) and also, may i know what r the supplementary or compulsory books that we must read or should read as u know, i am quite kiasu u know lol

I suppose you could check the RI website. Besides, there's no need to decide your CCA now. In early-January there will be a compulsory Core CCA Trail that will expose you to the various CCAs that the school has to offer. And then you make your decision about 1 week after that. But we are at KiasuParents.com so...

I don't know whether there are any supplementary books though, I didn't read any in Year 1. I suppose you could check with a teacher when you receive your booklist (that will contain the list of compulsory books) on Registration Day. Or perhaps someone who has the 2011 Year 1 booklist could advise us?

[naggo-nitemare]

vlim:

Hi justmewayne,

Can u guys ( ESP yr1:) wear white sports shoes with Colour strips to schools ?

As long as the sports shoes are largely white based ie 75-80percent white, colour stripes are allowed. The coloured bits cannot be too boomz like neon pink or glittery or luminous. In other words, it cannot shout 'ME!'