Paya Lebar Methodist Girls

[csky]

mrswongtuition:

Based on what I know, it's because PL Sec wants to raise the standards by raising the PSLE cut off.


Currently they are getting alot of students with low-mid PSLE scores of 190 - 229, all from PL Primary. Only a handful are appeal cases or DSA cases.

Typically these students are taking up 4/5 out of their 6 express classes per level. No matter how much effort the teachers put in, it's hard to produce excellent results which should be the case given the numerous programmes the school has.

Actually, this matter has been in talk since I was a student there! I'm quite glad they are finally finalising the matter. As an old girl, I'm happy that my alma mater is finally raising the bar (maybe because I do not have a DD yet, so I don't feel the immediate 'impact').

This will also raise PL Pri's standards once parents & students get rid of the idea that they'll be 'safe' as PL Sec will always be their safety net if they don't do well.

And another surprising observation: PL Sec still has Normal Tech (1 class per level).

That's right. They are in the process so maybe the 1st batch who will be affected are those P4 this year.

[Lavender_Tea]

Hi all,

I’ve a girl who is in P5 this year & I was only aware about PL Sec raising their cut off points for PL Pri & not removing the affiliation.

Hopefully, my girl can ‘escape’ from the new scheme…

[mrswongtuition]

Lavender_Tea:

Hi all,

I've a girl who is in P5 this year & I was only aware about PL Sec raising their cut off points for PL Pri & not removing the affiliation.

Hopefully, my girl can 'escape' from the new scheme.....

Have they issued an official letter to inform? Did they state the exact cut-off for the new raised cut off points?

I think they could be phasing it in. The last I heard, they are only giving 5 'bonus points' for PL Pri students.

[Lavender_Tea]

mrswongtuition:

Have they issued an official letter to inform? Did they state the exact cut-off for the new raised cut off points?


I think they could be phasing it in. The last I heard, they are only giving 5 'bonus points' for PL Pri students.

No official letter was given but we did have a session with the principal last year on this issue.

[mrswongtuition]

Lavender_Tea:

mrswongtuition:

Have they issued an official letter to inform? Did they state the exact cut-off for the new raised cut off points?


I think they could be phasing it in. The last I heard, they are only giving 5 'bonus points' for PL Pri students.

No official letter was given but we did have a session with the principal last year on this issue.

Pri or Sec P?
What's the info they've given so far? My cousins are very interested cos they're deciding if they should send their girls there.

[Lavender_Tea]

mrswongtuition:

Pri or Sec P?
What's the info they've given so far? My cousins are very interested cos they're deciding if they should send their girls there.

I've just spoken to a parent today, the affected batch shld be the girls in P4 this yr. The girls will be given some bonus points and with these points, they are to compete with girls coming from other schools. No 'automatic' admissions for PL (Pri) girls anymore. So this is what some of the parents was talking about on de-affiliation.

There are so many schools of thoughts now & I suggest your cousins to call up the school to verify.

[Lucky]

20 points advantage is alot of advantage I must say. So the PLMGP students still has enjoy the priority as compared to other students.

[PrincessP]

Lucky:

20 points advantage is alot of advantage I must say. So the PLMGP students still has enjoy the priority as compared to other students.

Is the PL Pri gals given an extra 20 pts? I read that it was 5 bonus pts only. Can someone clarify too? :?
I called the school to clarify both Sec and Pri. They are not removing the affliation as what Lavender_Tea has mentioned just that the PLMGS Sec wants to raise their Cut off pts.
Anyway I hope during the orientation on Sat, the principal will address this in her speech.

[Lavender_Tea]

PrincessP:

Is the PL Pri gals given an extra 20 pts? I read that it was 5 bonus pts only. Can someone clarify too? :?
I called the school to clarify both Sec and Pri. They are not removing the affliation as what Lavender_Tea has mentioned just that the PLMGS Sec wants to raise their Cut off pts.
Anyway I hope during the orientation on Sat, the principal will address this in her speech.

Hi PrincessP
I'm sorry if I've given the wrong info on the de-affiliation but was told by a parent about it.
So many different saying.....anyway the best is get to hear from the principal then.
Good Luck!!!

[PrincessP]

Lavender_Tea:

Hi all,

I've a girl who is in P5 this year & I was only aware about PL Sec raising their cut off points for PL Pri & not removing the affiliation.

Hopefully, my girl can 'escape' from the new scheme.....

Hi Lavender_tea, I am sorry,I think I didn't phrase my sentence properly. I meant that you are right in saying that they are not removing the affiliation.

I called up after this topic was raised for discussion, having spoke with the persons in charge in both Pri and Sec and both confirmed that the schools are still affiliated but they will change the system to \"bonus pts\". Unfortunately during the orientation day, this topic wasn't brought up but I managed to speak with the VP one-one. She confirmed that Both PRI and SEC are still affiliated but they are working on the bonus pts.
When they have confirmed the exact date for implementation, I think we all will have a clearer picture. Anyway, I am so excited for my daughter to study in this school so 6 years is still a long way and anything can happen. Let's just hope for the best and encourage them to study hard and not rely too much on this affiliated program

Cheers