Choose Secondary school for 2010

[sesame246]

cindylauper:

Wonder if anyone could advise me about edusave for independent schools. My daughter's S1 form does not mention edusave subsidy for independent schools. Does it mean I have to pay full amount of school fees if my daughter goes to SCGS or MGS?

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I wd think so. The form will indicate the eligibility of your child -

* EESIS
* SAP
* HMTL
* third language

I just realised that not all the students hv ALL the above shown on their forms. So I think it will show what the kid is eligible.

[caroline3sg]

My girl’s form does not indicate HMTL. Got merit cannot take HMTL in sec sch?

[julongmum]

DD HCL got Merit (not distinction). will she be offered HCL in sec sch? Pls enlighten

[mathsparks]

hi caroline3sg, julongmum,

if you’re eligible, it would be indicated in the letter attached to S1 option form. Else, during reg for HMT at the sec school, the child would be advised how to appeal. I think, this is what I heard.

[julongmum]

[quote]if you're eligible, it would be indicated in the letter attached to S1 option form. Else, during reg for HMT at the sec school, the child would be advised how to appeal. I think, this is what I heard.[/quote]
Only received 1 seal proforated S1 form with no other letter, did it mean that HMT not offered?

[mathsparks]

It is actually a page on its own between the first page and S1 option form. The subject is :

Eligibility of your child/ward.

1. Your child has taken the 2009 PSLE. Based on his results, he is eligible for the following. blah blah blah

[turquoise]

According to the booklet, you are entitled to take HMTL if:


a) you are ranked top 10% of PSLE cohort; or
b) are in the top 11-30% who meet the language criteria of A* in MTL or at least a Merit in HMTL.

[caroline3sg]

mathsparks

What is the chances of appeal?

I am not sure if really cannot, it may affect my choice of sch:
3rd choice: Woodlands Ring (has HMT, COP 216 - 250) old building
4th choice: New Town (has HMT, COP 217 - 236) old building
5th choice: Orchid Park (no HMT, COP 212 - 236) new building

My girl likes Orchid Park. Building nice. I asked one aunty on the road about the behavour of the students here. She said okay, good.

Pls advise.

Thank you

[caroline3sg]

turquoise

If take HMTL, if eventually at sec 2 or 3 can’t handle can drop?

[mathsparks]

caroline3sg:

mathsparks

What is the chances of appeal?

I am not sure if really cannot, it may affect my choice of sch:
3rd choice: Woodlands Ring (has HMT, COP 216 - 250) old building
4th choice: New Town (has HMT, COP 217 - 236) old building
5th choice: Orchid Park (no HMT, COP 212 - 236) new building

My girl likes Orchid Park. Building nice. I asked one aunty on the road about the behavour of the students here. She said okay, good.

Pls advise.

Thank you

Cant comment on chances as it depends on how many classes the school allocate and the no.of children applying. My advice: If she's a natural with chinese then appeal, but if she hasn't done HMT and struggles with chinese, then dont bother. Its not worth slogging 4 years for the 2 bonus points. The time could be better spent on subjects she's strong in.