Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[bananamonster]

Plaza Sing is about...10mins away. 4-5 stops, taking 190 bus. It's like a food paradise, anything affordable at student prices are found there. From all the fast food shops to ramen and pastamania...everything! Plus a huge daiso.

And dear bananamonster i don't remember going to Plaza Sing with you. You always get fetched off somewhere as soon as school ends._.

I think we're scaring the parents btw, so let's go back to money topic! Maybe you can let your child try out a few days with let's say..$25 and see how long she lasts? Then you can slowly add on to it if she can't last with $25...

And the canteen food, i agree i don't eat in the canteen much, but the food can be quite nice too! Let's stop giving bad impressions. How good our food is depends on people's tastes.

I was talking about Far East and stuff, were you with us? I went a lot of time with our friends. If you know what I mean by 'chasing after the bus', then yeah Haha yes I am super busy!

Ooh sorry parents/year ones We mean no harm! Give your kid more money for the first month or so, teachers like getting them to buy things like notebooks and maybe graph paper, and certain pens might be needed etc.

Yeah the canteen isn't that bad, really! We're just overly picky. I mean you definitely won't get food poisioning from RGS! We are a safe place

[Ribbon4]

Hi all,

I know the conversation is on pocket money now, but I was just wondering are there exchange programs to France for those taking French?

[Choco05]

Ribbon4:

Hi all,

I know the conversation is on pocket money now, but I was just wondering are there exchange programs to France for those taking French?

I think there is, but they will be organised by MOELC and not RGS. Also, i think you need to be selected for it. I've heard of overseas immersion for levels like the sec 3s.

[bananamonster]

Choco05:

Ribbon4:

Hi all,

I know the conversation is on pocket money now, but I was just wondering are there exchange programs to France for those taking French?

I think there is, but they will be organised by MOELC and not RGS. Also, i think you need to be selected for it. I've heard of overseas immersion for levels like the sec 3s.

It's okay I think we've talked enough about pocket money haha. If you're looking for an immersive French environment, I recommend the Alliance Francaise at Sarkies Rd. Been taking French there for...7 years, and it's really good, comes with a big big library and nice facilities and you can become a member at $6 a year I think You can speak French to anyone there I guess!

[Ribbon4]

Choco05:

Ribbon4:

Hi all,

I know the conversation is on pocket money now, but I was just wondering are there exchange programs to France for those taking French?

I think there is, but they will be organised by MOELC and not RGS. Also, i think you need to be selected for it. I've heard of overseas immersion for levels like the sec 3s.

Oh ok thanks

Bananamonster, what are the trials for handbells cos I'm pretty interested n do u recommend the cca like isit difficult what are the notation forms used ect.

[bananamonster]

Ribbon4:

Bananamonster, what are the trials for handbells cos I'm pretty interested n do u recommend the cca like isit difficult what are the notation forms used ect.

Okay the trials I went through consisted of going in, being taught to ring the bells, and just ringing some rhythms. The conductor herself will do this part and it seems to be pretty flexible. And then there was an interview with two seniors Pretty standard stuff.

The notation forms used are like any other piano or violin score. If you play piano, just imagine it as you are in charge of one or two keys. Whenever a chord is played with your keys, you have to ring the note. I do recommend it, we're probably going to play more pop songs next year! It's really not that difficult especially if you have musical background.

[Ribbon4]

Yup that’s good then I have piano n violin is it easy to get in

[bananamonster]

Ribbon4:

Yup that's good then I have piano n violin is it easy to get in

Erm what grade, sorry?

[Ribbon4]

Grade 6 piano n grade 8 violin n grade 6 theory if it helps

[bananamonster]

Ribbon4:

Grade 6 piano n grade 8 violin n grade 6 theory if it helps

Not bad! *clapclapclapclap* sorry being lame. Anyway, those are considered quite high grades and you are obviously able to sight read and you should have some sense of pitch and knowledge of music to be able to understand the conductor. However, ensemble playing is not just about musicality, it requires teamwork and the ability to learn quickly Hence the need for the interview as well, Ringers wants to know whether you can fit in. Based on your music background you should def try out though.