Secondary School Selection 2012

[bleeze]

KoalaMummy:

How about schools like St Andrew's, St Gabriel, Maris Stella?


Which of these are the better ones?

I prefer Maris Stella as it is SAP school. Maris Stella only has Express whereas the rest have both Express and Normal.

[pecalis]

I asked as my aunt wanted her son to go NA in St Hildas but his score was 20+ and she said no option to go NA. Told her to go MOE and ask for special provision but I believe she din do that. This was many yrs ago.


Another niece had 19+ last yr and parents opted for NA instead of Exp for her in a gd sec sch in the east. She’s doing very well - top in class and hoping to transfer to Exp next yr but i believe she’ll struggle as her overall % is just slightly more than 70 instead of 80%. I told her NA pace is more suitable for her and so what if she needs 5 yrs instead of 4 yrs to complete her O levels. Age no longer matter when you are in uni, as i realised i have classmates who repeated o or a levels, some are from poly and the guys have to serve 2 yrs in the army… I thot I saw the sparkle in her eyes!

[janet88]

pecalis:

She's doing very well - top in class and hoping to transfer to Exp next yr but i believe she'll struggle as her overall % is just slightly more than 70 instead of 80%. I told her NA pace is more suitable for her and so what if she needs 5 yrs instead of 4 yrs to complete her O levels. Age no longer matter when you are in uni, as i realised i have classmates who repeated o or a levels, some are from poly and the guys have to serve 2 yrs in the army... I thot I saw the sparkle in her eyes!

Yes, if the pace in NA is not so stressful, it will suit her more. Your niece may even do better for her O levels at the end of 5 years. That 1 year is not a big deal actually...study at her pace instead of cramming.

[Augmum]

Chenonceau:

Augmum:

That's right....A and A* ( and other grades) in PSLE is NOT PREFIX, unlike in School exams.

I have posted in this thread and also have enclosed a reply from MOE. Here is the link.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=14433&p=657905&hilit=Bell+curve+A%2A#p65790

Thanks for sharing...

U re welcome ......
This is a rather common misconception.....

[phtthp]

girls perform better than boys in PSLE


http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1231512/1/.html

[mummy so kiasu]

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[mummy so kiasu]

jedamum:

BeContented:

..you still have a few more years :rahrah:

still have some more years to accumulate money for tuition, ah?
lol. let's say with 2 subject tuition, i see ds calibre as 23X-24X, but with 4 subject tuition, i think he may be able to hit 25X. so how? :scratchhead:
:moneyflies: :idea:

If there is a need to go for 4 subjects, then I guess you don't have much choice. Especially for Math, having a strong foundation is very important. Tuition is optional if he is getting for the subjects.

[mummy so kiasu]

KoalaMummy:

if my ds cop is able to go into his affiliated sec school, do i still need to fill in the other 5 schools?

By not filling up the rest, MOE might just allocate you a school that is not your choice if you can't get into your first choice school.

[Drama Mama]

pecalis:

I asked as my aunt wanted her son to go NA in St Hildas but his score was 20+ and she said no option to go NA. Told her to go MOE and ask for special provision but I believe she din do that. This was many yrs ago.


Another niece had 19+ last yr and parents opted for NA instead of Exp for her in a gd sec sch in the east. She's doing very well - top in class and hoping to transfer to Exp next yr but i believe she'll struggle as her overall % is just slightly more than 70 instead of 80%. I told her NA pace is more suitable for her and so what if she needs 5 yrs instead of 4 yrs to complete her O levels. Age no longer matter when you are in uni, as i realised i have classmates who repeated o or a levels, some are from poly and the guys have to serve 2 yrs in the army... I thot I saw the sparkle in her eyes!

Pecalis, tt is very good advice for your niece. There is really no hurry to complete O levels. Best is for kids to do it at a pace most suited for them and enjoy studying.

[mummy so kiasu]

jedamum:

my understanding is also 220 need 4As.

my husband is different cohort as me, but he got 3As plus 1A* donkey years ago, but lower aggregate score than my 4As.

I guess yours were higher end As & your hubby had lower end As. Another possibility is that yours was a weaker cohort & his was a stronger cohort.