Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[PiggyLalala]

verykiasu2010:

but still L1R5 requires only 6 subjects, not 10. unless you super kiasu and try luck for more subject, which may backfire due to less time to spend on each subject ..... anyway just theoretical since you son does not need to do O level. how many RA is he applying ? eligibility list is out

Not too sure how many he will be applying. Those that he is eligible, he is not very keen. The one he has slightly more interest, he needs to appeal. Knowing my son's character, he may not want to ask the teacher to write the appeal/recommendation letter. Anyway even if he applies, I doubt he will clear the selection test as he does not have the drive to read up more on the subject. He prefers a more relaxed lifestyle which is fine with me. I will leave the decision to him. However i do hope tt he can do the H3 subjects in year 5 and 6.

[leeven]

verykiasu2010:

leeven:

Any current RI kids parents advise on the


1. List of CCA's available.
2. CCA's allocation criteria.
3. Will CCA allocation change every year.
4. Will a kids be forced to take up a CCA he not interested.

you can track back to discussions in this thread at the beginning of the year, Jan - Feb, when there was lots of talk shop on CCA choosing the kids and not vice versa, every kid has to go through CCA trials to see the fit etc...list of CCA is available in school website

let me check out. :thankyou:

[leeven]

leeven:

verykiasu2010:

[quote=\"leeven\"]Any current RI kids parents advise on the


1. List of CCA's available.
2. CCA's allocation criteria.
3. Will CCA allocation change every year.
4. Will a kids be forced to take up a CCA he not interested.

you can track back to discussions in this thread at the beginning of the year, Jan - Feb, when there was lots of talk shop on CCA choosing the kids and not vice versa, every kid has to go through CCA trials to see the fit etc...list of CCA is available in school website

let me check out. :thankyou:[/quote]got some info thnx. The kids have to go thru test and interview so what is the test & interview like .The difficulty level . is it same as what kids have done in DSA -NUSH. My DS only had chance to attend NUSH test ,camp so only I can relate to this :please: help.

[verykiasu2010]

basically for core CCA - certain sports, every one is scheduled to be trialed and sort of ranked/grouped. If you are deemed to fit the sports and has potential, you are encouraged to put it as first choice.


after all the trials for sports and audition for others like choir etc are done, you rank your nine choices online and choices must include selections in every category

the computerised system will process the CCA selection and results will be made know. Hence it is often said it is the CCA that chooses you, not the other way round. Of course there are appeal procedures etc

everyone must have a core CCA, merit CCA are optional

CCA Fairs is held at end of orientation

[leeven]

verykiasu2010:

basically for core CCA - certain sports, every one is scheduled to be trialed and sort of ranked/grouped. If you are deemed to fit the sports and has potential, you are encouraged to put it as first choice.


after all the trials for sports and audition for others like choir etc are done, you rank your nine choices online and choices must include selections in every category

the computerised system will process the CCA selection and results will be made know. Hence it is often said it is the CCA that chooses you, not the other way round. Of course there are appeal procedures etc

everyone must have a core CCA, merit CCA are optional

CCA Fairs is held at end of orientation

1. My DS will be looking for Debate . Non CCAs (Euler/Galileo) & Maths Club. :?

2. Do all kids allowed to Participate in SMO,SChO, SPhO,SBO,NOI etc or only who in Euler/Galileo/Maths Club are allowed. :?
Also

[naggo-nitemare]

Is there any parent or senior I can PM to on issues related to RA choices and subject combinations? I wish to get more feedback on the degree of siong-ness of doing 2RAs plus 10 subjects. Also on class allocation method for yr3 n 4. Tks.

[PiggyLalala]

naggo-nitemare:

Is there any parent or senior I can PM to on issues related to RA choices and subject combinations? I wish to get more feedback on the degree of siong-ness of doing 2RAs plus 10 subjects. Also on class allocation method for yr3 n 4. Tks.

Keen to know on the class allocation method for yr 3 and 4 too. Anyone has infor on this to share?

Also is RA a two years course? If a student is selected and have accepted the RA subject, can he opt out of the course say half a year later, if he finds himself not able to cope or has no interest.

TIA

[verykiasu2010]

RA at year 3 is for 2 yrs, yr 3 & 4


At yr 5, can re-choose different subject or continue the same subject since at yr 5 everyone has another chance to choose RA for yr 5/6 including those have never done RA at yr 3/4. That is what the notes say. Can download from stamford14.

RA is a pull out class. it is 8 subjects plus 2 RA subjects (pull out class) for those taking 10 subjects, or 7 + 2 for those taking 9 inclusive the max 2 RA

[naggo-nitemare]

Ok. I see. I clarified with my DS who is puzzled with my misunderstanding of the talk presentation. So if he takes on 2 RAs w/c are pull out classes, it means he’ll be burdened by only 10 subjects, inclusive of 3rd Lang. And not 12. Silly me. Sounds more do-able now. Tks. The presenter’s tone was not encouraging at all for those who intend to do 2 RAs.


I wish to PM to any seniors or parent who are going through or hv gone through double RA. Anyone can assist?

[naggo-nitemare]

leeven:

2. Do all kids allowed to Participate in SMO,SChO, SPhO,SBO,NOI etc or only who in Euler/Galileo/Maths Club are allowed. :?
Also

According to my DS, everybody is free to participate in SMO and SPhO. Only yr 3s and above can participate in SChO. Not sure of the other competitions.

In fact a couple of RI boys who are in the top 50 of this year's SMO 2012 Jr are in neither Euler nor Math Club.