Raffles Girls' Primary

[phtthp]

sharing, summarize P4 briefing Q &A:-


a) Science

i) Science is a very heavy subject. Which common topics or areas in Science pupils normally encounter difficulty in, from past trend observed ?

reply:-
Physical Science topics related to Heat, Light.
These topics maybe abstract. Somehow pupils don't quite grasp these concepts easily.

in Science tests, giving key words not sufficient. We want to find out does the child know how to apply the Scientific concept(s) behind ? Process Skills application and clarify Misconcepts are important.

for Open ended Section:-
your answer should contain Scientific key words + show an understanding of how the Science concept is being applied. Not just memorise facts, but to be able to apply the right concept to the situation asked.

ii) can you recommend some Science guide / assessment books for parents to buy from Popular bookstore? we're swarmed when enter Popular.

reply:
\"we do not give recommendation to parents. But some of them sold at Popular book store contain wrong answers, misleading. To be safe, Go for those that has chop on the book like \"Certified by MOE\".

b) Maths

i) which Maths topics pupils usually find difficulty in ?

reply:-
Modeling qns, Area, Perimeter, Geometry.

modeling - pupils find struggle bec most of them don't like to draw the diagram. They think they can visualize and get the answer. Half way through they got stuck, run out of time.

sometimes we may also pose questions not just test pupils on one topic alone - eg: just fractions. But can test on fractions + something else.
so child has to read the question carefully.

c) Chinese

i) can make our Chinese lessons as interesting as English lessons that injects drama into English, make the children feel is more fun, lively, entertaining to learn Chinese ?

reply:-
compared to English, our Chinese lessons are fewer per week. Each hour is very precious. We need to deliver curriculum proper, at the same time make our lessons fun, lively, enjoyable for them.

pls keep all Chinese textbooks from P1 to P6. Do not throw away. come P6, you need all to revise.

[KSP]

phtthp:

you're welcome, HVR, jtoh, KSP

Thanks again for the additional info.

MGS really deserve to run IP with their outstanding results.

This will make them a even more sought after school with 12 years stress and hassle free.

[Luanee]

phtthp:

Times have changed.

now they increase to 60 hours. No more 40 hrs.

part 1 of the PV application form states for 2B, need clock in 60 hrs minimum:-
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?hl=en&gbv=2&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=938l3125l0l3360l12l11l0l4l0l0l219l1032l1.5.1l7l0&q=cache:qY5lK_pUpBIJ:http://www.rgps.moe.edu.sg/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=download&rid=1133258+rgps+PHASE+2B+PARENT+VOLUNTEER+APPLICATION+FORM&ct=clnk

part 2 of the same form - indicate areas to contribute.
part 2 :-
\"The school requires assistance in the areas listed below. If you have the skills / expertise in these areas, please submit your proposal to the school.\"

Specific Requirements
=====================

1. Oral Presentation Skills (English & Mother Tongue)

2. Writing (English & Mother Tongue)

3. Math games / resources (digital or physical)

4. Knowledge of different cultures & practices

5. Sports such as Basketball, Badminton, Softball and Netball

6. Music / Art / Drama

7. School Branding

8. Character Development / Life Skills e.g. mind-mapping, values inculcation

9. Everyday Science or specialization in certain branches of science

10. Technical skills such as photography, video recording, iPad applications, maintenance of ICT equipment

11. Event organization

in your application form, can highlight to Ms. Felicia Quek that you're making swift plan to shift closer, within 1 km.

part 2 says \"you may submit proposal to the school\".
if you happen to have project based industry experience that spans more than one area from above list which you think might benefit rgps pupils, you may also propose the objective & details, let her review & comment.

Wah I am so outdated liao... heng my girl was borned earlier

[Luanee]

Power Puff:

Apologies if this question has been asked many times earlier but is it good enough that I am an old girl for my dd to be guaranteed a place in the school or do I have to join the Alumni, if there is any?

So far u are quite safe, as all applicants under 2A2 gets a place. But then u never know how things may change many years later, ur girl only 14 months old ah? So u got 4 more years before u register? U can see by then how is the situation, u can always join the Alumini if the need arises.

[Luanee]

phtthp:

hi KSP,


sharing ... since you missed out last Sat briefing.
from P4 briefing at last Sat rgps 28 Jan 2012 (8 am - 9.30):-

Hi phtthp, are u a P4 parent? Coz i dont have ur name in my list on first page.

Oh for Chinese MT, u are encouraged to watch 世界一周 with ur child.

[phtthp]

a) most schools on average clock 40 hrs.

now rgps require 60 hrs PV work - perhaps bec many people applied, all so eager to come in! So school raised the bar. As time passes, getting more demanding.

b) MGS improved greatly past few years. They catch up with us, hot on the heel.
Overall, our average / mean score won MGS by 0.3 decimal point.

based on 2011 - rgps strongest subject is Chinese, followed by English, Maths, Science.
MGS beat us in Science, English, Maths (by 1.2%).

Chinese turnout was a pleasant, amazing bonus surprise, most of us come from English speaking families.

overall, 2011 rgps churn out impressive results

i) % Quality pass for Chinese scoring > 90 % surpass SAP schools / GEP centres:
(Ai Tong, Catholic High, Tao Nan, Henry Park) and Rulang, SCGS.

rgps kickstart Higher Chinese from P1. We believe that at ripe, juicy age P1, the young K2 kindergarten children coming in are in best position to tackle linguistic skills. Other non SAP schools likewise may follow our example, improve in Chinese. The other crucial factor is parental love and support at home.

ii) % Quality pass for English surpass:-
Catholic High
Tao Nan
Nan Hua
Henry Park
Ai Tong
Rulang

iii) % Quality pass for Maths surpass:-
Tao Nan
Nan Hua
Henry Park
Ai Tong
Rulang
SCGS

iv) % Quality pass for Science surpass:-
Tao Nan
Nan Hua
Ai Tong
Rulang

don't have data for Rosyth, Nanyang, St Nick.

[Full.010894Cream]

phtthp


u a school staff/teacher in RGPS? :?

[ctct61t]

phtthp:

sharing, summarize P4 briefing Q &A:-


a) Science

i) Science is a very heavy subject. Which common topics or areas in Science pupils normally encounter difficulty in, from past trend observed ?

reply:-
Physical Science topics related to Heat, Light.
These topics maybe abstract. Somehow pupils don't quite grasp these concepts easily.

in Science tests, giving key words not sufficient. We want to find out does the child know how to apply the Scientific concept(s) behind ? Process Skills application and clarify Misconcepts are important.

for Open ended Section:-
your answer should contain Scientific key words + show an understanding of how the Science concept is being applied. Not just memorise facts, but to be able to apply the right concept to the situation asked.

ii) can you recommend some Science guide / assessment books for parents to buy from Popular bookstore? we're swarmed when enter Popular.

reply:
\"we do not give recommendation to parents. But some of them sold at Popular book store contain wrong answers, misleading. To be safe, Go for those that has chop on the book like \"Certified by MOE\".

b) Maths

i) which Maths topics pupils usually find difficulty in ?

reply:-
Modeling qns, Area, Perimeter, Geometry.

modeling - pupils find struggle bec most of them don't like to draw the diagram. They think they can visualize and get the answer. Half way through they got stuck, run out of time.

sometimes we may also pose questions not just test pupils on one topic alone - eg: just fractions. But can test on fractions + something else.
so child has to read the question carefully.

c) Chinese

i) can make our Chinese lessons as interesting as English lessons that injects drama into English, make the children feel is more fun, lively, entertaining to learn Chinese ?

reply:-
compared to English, our Chinese lessons are fewer per week. Each hour is very precious. We need to deliver curriculum proper, at the same time make our lessons fun, lively, enjoyable for them.

pls keep all Chinese textbooks from P1 to P6. Do not throw away. come P6, you need all to revise.

It's really useful.

[mummy of 3]

Luanee:

phtthp:

hi KSP,


sharing ... since you missed out last Sat briefing.
from P4 briefing at last Sat rgps 28 Jan 2012 (8 am - 9.30):-

Hi phtthp, are u a P4 parent? Coz i dont have ur name in my list on first page.

Oh for Chinese MT, u are encouraged to watch 世界一周 with ur child.

Her DD is born in 2007
She is an old gal from RGPS

[gigima]

phtthp:

hi gigima,


Yes, confirmed !

last year 2011 -
Principal sent out letters that 2016 kicks off single session.

but before that come 2014 P1, your daughter will study two years (Jan 2014 to Nov 2015) at temporary location: 53 Mount Sinai road (Holland), as upgrading is done at Hillcrest road to expand current premises - build additional new building, new classroom, add new CCA facilities. Any inquiry, can contact Mr David Chew, Admin manager, tel: 6468-2757.

2014 future P1 and P2 - study AFTERNOON session.

map
http://www.nearby.sg/location/1.31351984134479/103.786561447472/53_Mount_Sinai_Road_Singapore_276880

by end 2013, once Henry Park shift out, RGPS shift in.

Thanks phtthp a lot for your info