2009 GEP Screening And Selection

[leeven]

frecklemama:

Am tearing my hair now. Am concerned about the workload. Parents whose kids have gone thru or are going thru the Tao Nan GEP programme, could you share with me:


a. Is it true that Tao Nan drills the kids like crazy. And that there is a lot of homework. On average, how much time is needed for homework on a daily basis.

b. There's so much work, it's not possible to excel in both studies and sports at the same time in Tao Nan. Because it is not possible to juggle both GEP work and the 3 times a week school team training.

c. If you lag behind in Tao Nan, the school will call the parent to ask parent and kid to buck up. And if kid's results continue to be not so ideal, kid is out of the school.

Kindly shed some light.

Thanks!!!!!!

I think each child has diff views. can you check in the booth the homework schedule etc .

[leeven]

Herbie:

I heard of one case, stay at Katong, 1st choice ACS and 2nd choice CH. And he got in CH instead.

then I think they also see the location .

[leeven]

:laugh: I am the one to post the 100th page starting . :lol:

[leeven]

KSP:

What if one from RGPS apply for 1st choice NYPS, 2nd choice HPPS and got rejected by both schools? Will she get a place back in RGPS GEP or RGPS mainstream?

offcourse RGPS GEP.

[vlim]

Happy 100th page :celebrate:

[mathsparks]

frecklemama:

Am tearing my hair now. I'm choosing which school to go to and Tao Nan is one of them. However, I heard some not so positive stories about the school. Parents whose kids have gone thru or are going thru the Tao Nan GEP programme, could you share with me if these are true:


a. Is it true that Tao Nan drills the kids like crazy. And that there is a lot of homework. On average, how much time is needed for homework on a daily basis??

b. Is it true that there's so much work, it's not possible to excel in both studies and sports at the same time in Tao Nan. Because it is not possible to juggle both GEP work and the 3 times a week school team training.

c. Is it true that If kid lags behind in Tao Nan, the school will give a 'warning' call the parent to ask parent and kid to buck up. And if kid's results continue to be not so ideal, kid is out of the school.

Kindly shed some light.

Thanks!!!!!!

hi freckle mama,
my kid's from taonan. check out my feedback on http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/gep-or-not-gep-perspectives-gep-parent

GE students are not drilled regardless what school they are in. If you're referring to PSLE drill, it only starts in P6 June. pm me if you need more details abt the school.

[Herbie]

Anyone out there with kids in NYPS’s GEP?


Can comment whether it is streeful?

Please advise.

Cheers!

[TwaTau]

yukilei:

Hi, need some advice. I heard from my son's form teacher that children in GEP program will not be taught on maths & science syllables. The children will only be spending time on doing projects. & because of this, most GEP students couldn't do well in PSLE. Is it true? No matter how gifted the children are, shouldn't the GEP teachers also go through the maths & science topics? I couldn't imagine how is my son going to know about digestive system if the teacher does not teach him & expect him to go in depth. Beside this, currently, when the children are in the mainstream, the teachers will let them practise maths & science assignments. Does that mean that in GEP, there's no practise on such at all? Intend to send my son to Henry Park. Is there any parent with children in Henry Park to share your experience. worrying mum....

My son is in Henry Park GEP P4 this year. Their syllabus is similar to the mainstream, but further in depth and width. Additional topic is the Social Science. They do get alot of worksheet for Maths and Science that are more challenging than what you can get from assessment books. For Science, the teacher cover the fundamental and the kids have to do alot of self research on the topics. Somehow, the curriculum is able to tickle the inqusitive instinct of the child to dwell into the subject. Trouble is you can't find much books that explain the subject at their level, so alot of research is require and some help from us parent to explain also. He also read alot of Horrible science book and I even get a Secondary Chemistry book for him because he was very keen in the subject. Englsh and HCL seems to be more difficult as well.

[yukilei]

Hi TwaTau, thks for the info. How about the teachers? My son’s FT said that the teachers might not be helpful cos these grp of children are gifted & they expect them to know lots of things. Did you mention before that your son has to stay back in school very often? My son is looking forward to this GEP prog, but when he heard that he has to stay back, he hesitated… What do they stay back for? Does your son find it stressful? I’m a working mum, so he needs to take school bus back, but I dont want him to stay in school till 5pm. Looking forward to hear from you.

[JHFMum]

Herbie:

Anyone out there with kids in NYPS's GEP?


Can comment whether it is streeful?

Please advise.

Cheers!

My dd is in NYPS (P6). If I'm not wrong, all GEP centres offer the same curriculum. So if the child finds it stressful, it is not the sch but the curriculum. NYPS is very vibrant, in terms of CCA and they develop the children well in CCAs, esp the sports and performing arts. As NYPS is a single session sch, the GEP kids need not stay back extra for GE prog, every child is dismissed at 1.30pm, except for CCA days.

Initially my dd did mention that her friends' mum are mainly housewife. However, after having to work much harder (as cf to P1-3) in her P4-5, she came to the revelation that it's probably better to have a very busy mum as she has grown to be more indept. P6 was quite a breeze.

We were asked to fill in a GEP survey two weeks ago, honestly, I only had good things to say about the prog.

I encourage parents to let the children try especially if the latter want it. Kids are resilient and they will quickly bounce back when face with difficulty. For those who are busy like me, remember kids are resourceful and they will find solutions to their problems. Your child has passed very stringent tests, don't deprive them of the opportunity by being overly protective.