2009 GEP Screening And Selection

[Neko]

turquoise:

Hi Neko,


Which is your dd's dream school?

She had wanted to enter Cedar Girls' in the past as it was my Sec sch, but this yr she is more keen to get into RGS. reason ? all her friends are aiming for RGS (and that 'Raffles sounds darn gd').

[turquoise]

Neko:

She had wanted to enter Cedar Girls' in the past as it was my Sec sch, but this yr she is more keen to get into RGS. reason ? all her friends are aiming for RGS (and that 'Raffles sounds darn gd').

If she enters GEP, RGS will become even more of a dream school for her. Most GEP girls aim for either RGS or NYGH.

[Full.010894Cream]

Neko


look at it this way. even if your kid struggle with GEP maths, it’s not the end of the world as she will still be taking the same PSLE in p6.

There will be struggle, some more, some less so as parents, it’s utmost impt that we provide the support and also manage both ours and the kids’ expectation.

[Neko]

turquoise:

If your dd's current school is not able to provide her with greater intellectual stimulation you might want to seriously consider letting her join GEP. A lot of my dd's friends were starting to feel a little bored by the mainstream syllabus in P1-3 so they were really happy to join GEP.

dd is not the hardworking type. she is pretty happy that everythg (except math) is so easy & she can always top the std. A few of her 'smarter' schoolmates transferred to other schools early this yr as their parents felt that the school 'does not nurture the brighter kids'.

since young, dd knows that she is a little 'different' from her schoolmates ('they don't understand me when I talk!') and that she will prob meet 'like-minded' kids in GEP ('i'm sure they can understand my jokes'). but really, it wld be easier to just stay in the current sch. she confessed that it is nicer to keep topping the std.

i understand the inclination to take the easy route cos i did that too (I picked the easiest possible combinations all the way to U) . dh and myself were quite happy thinking, heng ah, don't have to think too hard just reply 'not joining', until this morning dd had a change of heart.

she read a blog by a mummy who has a dd in GEP and finds the topics mentioned very interesting. but once I remind her GEP involves a fair bit of work she'd go 'haaaaaa?' and 'yeeeee'.

so .... no decision

[Herbie]

Hi Turquois and Full Cream for yr feedback.


Does anyone know whether RGPS has CCA bus?

Cheers!

[turquoise]

Herbie:

Hi Turquois and Full Cream for yr feedback.


Does anyone know whether RGPS has CCA bus?

Cheers!

Yes, it does.

[Herbie]

Hi Turquoise,


It yr child in RGPS??

Cheers!

[rains]

Herbie:

Hi rains,


You mentioned that the GEP boy went back to the mainstream after one year. Did he go back to his former non-GEP school or the mainstream GEP school?

Kindly advise.

TX

Oops, I assumed that he went back to his former school becos she mentioned that he was very happy to be back. Now that you asked, I'm not sure if she meant 'back to mainstream' or 'back his old school'. I can always check with her again on Monday.

[david59]

Herbie:

I understand that the GEP kids haave to stay in school after the normal school hour for enrichment classess.


Do they have to stay behind one or twice a week?

I am planning to arrange for a school bus to take her to and fro from school. Or shld the bus service be just one way (home to school) instead cos they have to stay behind in school very often.

Can someone advise please?

Tx

What I know is that my P6 GEP kid in my centre who is from Rosyth Pri. has a school bus that sends him to my centre in Compassvale after his supplementary classes every week. Best is to check with the school that you are interested in.

[leeven]

Hi Vlim and current GEP parents


1. can any one advise me the transport for Henry Park , Rosyth primary schools for to CCK. :idea:

2. Niche areas for the 3 of these above schools . :idea:

3. any mums can share their experience for the kids in these schools (GEP) :?: