2009 GEP Screening And Selection

[edanson]

sierracheckmate:

I'm a P3 student, just received news that I got into GEP. May i ask what a GEPer's life is like? Is it easy to cope? And it the Gep programme stressful?

My boy is a GEPer and he does enjoy the program. They learn more in depth as compared to main stream students. Besides, they learn more in advance and they learn more skill such as research cum presentation. If you do have sister or brother in the secondary school, you will be learning the skill and some knowledge of secondary school students.
But not to worry, you wont be stretched over night, everything is done systematically over the next three years (P4 to P6).

The school teacher will guide you step by step . You will need to concentrate in class, do your part as a student ( complete your homework cum projects ) and everything will be fine.

My son never regret changing his school and getting into the GEP program although he did miss his friends. But one will still get to meet and live with new friends in the new school so Don't Worry and Be Happy.

Regardless of whether you get in to GEP or not , everything has its advantages and disadvantages so Just Be Happy and Stop Worrying. Do not worry worries till worries worry you. Just move on. Cheers

:celebrate: Congratulation to the parents cum students of all those who got into the GEP program.

[Herbie]

The GEP letter indicates only representatives of the child’s family to attend the GEP briefing on 11 Nov 09


Can we bring the GEP kid along for the briefing?

Can someone advise please?

Tx

[vlim]

Herbie:

The GEP letter indicates only representatives of the child's family to attend the GEP briefing on 11 Nov 09


Can we bring the GEP kid along for the briefing?

Can someone advise please?

Tx

last yr they stated only for parents but when I went there I saw that many of them brought their child along :stupid: I should have brought my boy there :stupid:

[edanson]

chamonix:

Just my personal view...


Except for the first case, I feel it is alright to feel sad and cry over the 'setbacks'. Most important is to be able to pick oneself up and look forward. It's part and parcel of growing up.

Strongly agree with you and I think these kids are matured enough to understand the importance of such exams. In life, especially those born and living in Singapore (human being the only natural resources), one need to mature faster in order to survive else you may be left behind. Sometimes it may be too late to regret.

Anyway is just my personal opinion too. So if your opinion differs, is ok - one man's food is another man's poision - Just be Happy Go Lucky!

[sierracheckmate]

How long is the briefing anyway? :?

[pokemon]

Full.Cream:

chamonix:

9 students from Bukit Timah Primary School got selected for the GEP Program

must be a bitter sweet feeling for the principal

My frens 2kids are in this school, heard from her tis school hv alot of talented kids and alot were chosen for gep, she say unfortunately hers are nt.

[sierracheckmate]

Oh, and which schs do GEPers usually go to? :?:

[Herbie]

Programme for GEP briefing as follow:


5.30pm - Viewing of exhibition booths of GEP schools
7.15pm - Guests/parents to be seated
7.30pm - Briefing on the GEP
8.30pm - Question and Answer Session
9.00pm - Light Refreshment

Cheers

[kposon]

sierracheckmate:

I'm a P3 student, just received news that I got into GEP. May i ask what a GEPer's life is like? Is it easy to cope? And it the Gep programme stressful?

Yes, its is kind of stressful. Pri5 will be hard, and there are many programmes.

[pinkgorilla]

Hi Again


WORKING INDEPENDENTLY
Some of you mentioned that you need not help your kids in their projects. What happen if other parents are very kiasu and they helped alot and their kids projects look really good. I am all for my dd to work independently but will the teacher be fair in the grading. A project can be done at different levels of quality. Some kids are really better then others at project work and if parents are involved, it looks even better. How can the teacher tell?
Eg. I heard from a parent that the famiy tree project, some just use a vanguard sheet and draw. Some parents buy plastic hanging trees and hang photos.

BICEP
Can parents in Tao Nan enlighten more about the BICEP. They mention that CME, PE and a few other lessons are conducted in Mandarin. I thought it could be good for dd because we don't speak much Mandarin at home. The immersion could be good for her.

Workload
Kinda enjoy seeing dd having some idle time. She reads voraciously, always have alot of ideas to occupy herself making and doing things. We go to the outdoors and exercise and that needs time too. I guess at the end of the day it's all about discipline and time managment. That's tough as when activities are too structured, we fall into a rut and it's not so fun anymore. I know 2 GEP kids who have lost the sparkle in their eyes, what happened?

What's DD's idea of GEP
She's still abit confuse what the fuss is all about. She thinks that GEP is like an extra enrichment class that she has to attend after the normal class. Have to go thru' pupil's guide to help her understand.

Thanks everyone once again for all the advice and moral support. Frankly, it's quite lonely being parents of a gifted child. I had to homeschool dd for sometime in her kindy days because she was so bored in class and because she's so 'guai', she just sat and broke down. Most of the past years, I struggled to keep her challenged and can't talk much to people about it as they may think that I was showing off.