Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[atutor2001]

To me, it is a sad day indeed. In the past, if the school know that you would not do well in something, they would advise you not to take it up. However, if you insist, they would still let you try. Though you will pull down the school’s overall performance, they don’t mind.


Today, they will block those that they think cannot produce results - whether academically or in CCA, all for the sake of good results - doing it the same way as the other JC. A sad day indeed for education. This improved results will be living proof for the head to further her course. Soon RI will be just like any other JC.

[EthanEthan]

Take a look at this


Ranking of Schools according to A Level distinctions

http://neutuition.com/2011-level-results-distinctions/

[vlim]

:congrats: to RI and 2011 cohort !

[iFirefly]

vlim:

:congrats: to RI and 2011 cohort !

VLIM.. WELCOME BACK!!! You have submerged under-water for sooo long! Hope all is well for you & your DS... :rahrah: :rahrah:

[vlim]

firefly38:

vlim:

:congrats: to RI and 2011 cohort !

VLIM.. WELCOME BACK!!! You have submerged under-water for sooo long!
Hope all is well for you & your DS... :rahrah: :rahrah:

oh we are very fine! Thanks firefly for your concern ... I believe your ds is doing fine too ya .. :boogie:

[Fairy]

EthanEthan:

Take a look at this


Ranking of Schools according to A Level distinctions

http://neutuition.com/2011-level-results-distinctions/

Quote from RI's website:

Performance of Individual H2 Subjects

The class of 2011 outperformed their peers with exceptional performances across the various subjects.

•8 in 10 students scored Distinctions for Physics, Chemistry, History, German, French, and Art

•7 in 10 students scored Distinctions for Biology, Mathematics, Economics,Geography and Literature in English

Performance of Students
The following is the breakdown of the number of distinctions obtained by our students:

• 9 Distinctions: 6 students
• 8 Distinctions: 89 students
• 7 Distinctions: 202 students
• 6 Distinctions: 274 students

Even before the release of the 'A' Level Examinations results, more than 40 students have received provisional scholarships from the various scholarship agencies, such as the PSC, GIC and EDB.


RI continues to be the gateway to Oxbridge and the Ivy League colleges - 30 students have already been offered places at Oxford University and 39 at Cambridge University. 51 students have already been offered places at top US universities, e.g. Yale, Pennsylvania, under the Early Decision scheme. This is the highest number of students being offered places at overseas universities prior to the release of the 'A' Level Examination results.

[kitcat]

verykiasu2010:

kitcat:

I feel DS always has tests and I become not knowing when they test what, and only know what they had been tested when DS come back and tell me the test scores, and DS now become does not allow me to check his homework unless he has difficulty and wants my help...I feel I soon become out of the picture liao...


Are your DSs like that?

sec school liao, old enough to handle on his own

there is also a schedule given on when is which test and its weightage toward the GPA

i hope so, thank you.

[kitcat]

Snow Crystal:

kitcat:

I feel DS always has tests and I become not knowing when they test what, and only know what they had been tested when DS come back and tell me the test scores, and DS now become does not allow me to check his homework unless he has difficulty and wants my help...I feel I soon become out of the picture liao...

Are your DSs like that?

Yes most of parents with kids in secondary school will experience this process called 'letting go' Shouldn't you be glad that he wants to take ownership of his work? And he does seek your help when he has difficulty. Looks like your son has adjusted well and is matured. And why do you want to check his homework :? Even at upper pri school, we don't really check anymore rt. You can't hold his hand till uni, the faster he become independent the better. If he makes mistakes he will learn. Of course we parents must be out of picture and move to support role only. Let go - let him soar to greater heights.

oh ok, thanks, just a bit 失落...

[kitcat]

polkadots:

kitcat:

I feel DS always has tests and I become not knowing when they test what, and only know what they had been tested when DS come back and tell me the test scores, and DS now become does not allow me to check his homework unless he has difficulty and wants my help...I feel I soon become out of the picture liao...


Are your DSs like that?

Kitcat, don't worry. Your DS is not the only one like that. My DS seldom tell us that he has test or the test scores. I often get updated on what is happening from this forum and then ask him for further information. He said sec is very different from primary sch. The teacher don't ask them to get parent's signature on test papers. He seems to be enjoying school and cca. So I guess things should be ok.

thank you polkadots...i feel better now...

[Snow Crystal]

kitcat:

oh ok, thanks, just a bit 失落...

Haha your DS must have been centre of your life.. Go find another centre eg your DH :evil: or other kids. Your DS comes across as a matured fine young man seeking his independence to be a true blue IP boy :imcool: You should be proud of him and support him.