GEP 2012 - Screening & Selection
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chamonix:
Hi Shine,
This is what I fear, got to be involved in their work and then no more ME time liao!shine:
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Is it possible for parents in GEP to be totally hands-off (and no enrichments/tuitions) if their children are enjoying the process but not scoring well like 70% and above? Won't the teachers have a word with the parents in such a scenario?
If that's what you are worrying about, then take it that certain amount of parental involvement is required by the program. From friends' experiences, this is very true.
This is the first time my son is taking school exams in Singapore. So, it is a learning experience for me. Now, I do understand why most parents still send their kids for enrichments/tuitions (or are involved in their studies) even though their kids are at the top...[/quote]Thanks chamonix for your views. Yes, I think it’s not easy to adapt to school life here if the child is used to the \"western\" education system. A friend who stayed in the States came back and the son (mid primary) could not really adapt well. The son was actually very smart (think was top student, forgot whether identified as gifted) and creative, but his creativity was not very well received here. He couldn’t adapt/conform to the rigidity of the education system here due to differing requirements.
Friend said concepts are taught differently and teachers over there are more engaging. Even his teachers here acknowledged that he would probably excel in the US, as he would feel stifled here due to the overall school environment and expectations.
Hang in there. It’ll take some time to adjust, and I’m sure your son will, with your guidance. By then, you could probably let go. :boogie: -
sleepy:
Hi sleepy, many thanks for sharing your experience, really appreciate it. You mentioned your DD has “kinship” kind of friendship. Just wondering, are her classmates majority girls?
From what she relayed to me about her daily interaction with classmates, I don't find the kids in her class extremely competitive with one another. It's probably more of a 'on the same boat, if sink will sink together' kind of kinship :rotflmao:
More importantly to me, she made new friends, fostered some close friendship & enjoyed her lessons in gep immensely. -
This thread suddenly so quiet. Stress....sss till i got my sinus! Since SA exam...SA results...now waiting for the selection result ! how soon? tmr? :xedfingers:
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Puzz...zzle:
This thread suddenly so quiet. Stress....sss till i got my sinus! Since SA exam...SA results...now waiting for the selection result ! how soon? tmr? :xedfingers:
i thought next Monday? Anyway, i never expect my son can join GEP, he can pass the screen test already surprised us. -
My son told me is this Thursday. Which is tomorrow…
Able to pass the screen test is already a surprise. Already proud of him. -
Always 21,teacher told them results out tomorrow? Mine says no news
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Always21:
Wow.. ..so fast de! :yikes:My son told me is this Thursday. Which is tomorrow...
Able to pass the screen test is already a surprise. Already proud of him.
My DS still have Science Paper..
We are happy he cleared the first round and not having high hopes on him getting selected
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Sorry. My mistake. My boy meant that Thursday all SA2 paper will return back to parents for signature.
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Does anyone know when will results of the selection tests be released and what will the students get if they pass round 2?
Will the results be released all at the same time or it is like the round 1 screening tests where different schools have different release times. My DS got his screening results really late. -
Those who get into GEP will be given a BIG YELLOW ENVELOPE containing information about the programme, the talk scheduled on 10 Nov etc. I think those who were not successful receive a letter informing them that they were not selected.
monmon31:
Does anyone know when will results of the selection tests be released and what will the students get if they pass round 2?
Will the results be released all at the same time or it is like the round 1 screening tests where different schools have different release times. My DS got his screening results really late.
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