GEP - General Syllabus Discussion
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dagong99:
Received the ISO option form on Friday, need to choose between IVP or IRS or FPS & submit option by next Tuesday. If we choose IVP for example, what happen if the idea is not accepted ? DS2 wants to do IVP but it seems to be the more difficult choice among the three. Has Anyone made their choice ?
Choosing IRS as 1st choice as I think it is a good exposure to collect data and do fact findings. DD is keen in IVP but hearing fr the P5 Geppers, this is only offered to a small percentage as they have earlier opted for IVP or FPSP as 1st choice but ended in IRS. -
GiftedGem:
Gifted Gem, thanks for your advice. DS2 is very keen on doing IVP & puts it as his 1st choice but I'm worried if his idea is not accepted and he has no other ideas for IVP, so dun know if he can switch back to IRS. Just wonder why we need to give an answer now as in which project we want to do. Haven't really 'brainstormed' for ideas yet. :roll:dagong99:
Received the ISO option form on Friday, need to choose between IVP or IRS or FPS & submit option by next Tuesday. If we choose IVP for example, what happen if the idea is not accepted ? DS2 wants to do IVP but it seems to be the more difficult choice among the three. Has Anyone made their choice ?
Choosing IRS as 1st choice as I think it is a good exposure to collect data and do fact findings. DD is keen in IVP but hearing fr the P5 Geppers, this is only offered to a small percentage as they have earlier opted for IVP or FPSP as 1st choice but ended in IRS. -
eslpy:
To be honest, I haven't really interacted much with the teachers except during the PTM session where the teachers would keep on assuring you that the kids are doing well & they dun really need any tuition.Hi all,
DS was offered a place in GEP and I am interested to find out more about the program in Henry Park and Nanhua. Would be grateful if you could share your experiences in either of these schools. Are the teachers dedicated, what are their strengths and will the children be given lots of homework?
The kids will have most of their homework done in class with the exception of projects, so you dun really see their work until when you need to sign for their filling. Maybe it's also because I am working, so dun have much time checking on his work, I just ask him whether he has any homework & whether he has completed it & I assume that he has done it correctly.
Of course the kids will have their free time & recess. In fact, DS2 plays so much during recess that sometimes, he dun eat, just play & play
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Hi parents,
My DS has just been offered a place in GEP. I’m a bit concern about the work load as he currently plays/trains tennis 5 times a week (3 wkdays + 2 wkends).
Would really like to get your inputs - do the kids have the bandwidth to be training 3 x 2 hours on weekdays, on top of their GEP schoolworks?
Thanks. -
dagong99:
Gifted Gem, thanks for your advice. DS2 is very keen on doing IVP & puts it as his 1st choice but I'm worried if his idea is not accepted and he has no other ideas for IVP, so dun know if he can switch back to IRS. Just wonder why we need to give an answer now as in which project we want to do. Haven't really 'brainstormed' for ideas yet. :roll:[/quote]Alternatively, put IVP as 1st, IRS as 2nd. If IVP is full, at least he has 2nd choice to fall back on.GiftedGem:
[quote=\"dagong99\"]Received the ISO option form on Friday, need to choose between IVP or IRS or FPS & submit option by next Tuesday. If we choose IVP for example, what happen if the idea is not accepted ? DS2 wants to do IVP but it seems to be the more difficult choice among the three. Has Anyone made their choice ?
Choosing IRS as 1st choice as I think it is a good exposure to collect data and do fact findings. DD is keen in IVP but hearing fr the P5 Geppers, this is only offered to a small percentage as they have earlier opted for IVP or FPSP as 1st choice but ended in IRS. -
mcq:
Hi. Are the tennis lessons in the afternoon or evening ? Normally, there are CCA and HCL classes held after school which will take up at least 2-3 days. There are also classes such as olympiad math, remedial as well. I know some of the parents sent their kids for tuition after school. Hence, It boils down to time management.Hi parents,
My DS has just been offered a place in GEP. I'm a bit concern about the work load as he currently plays/trains tennis 5 times a week (3 wkdays + 2 wkends).
Would really like to get your inputs - do the kids have the bandwidth to be training 3 x 2 hours on weekdays, on top of their GEP schoolworks?
Thanks.
In my opinion, u may want to reduce the lessons on weekdays as there are times where the kids have to do couple of worksheets at a go. Math, being challenging, takes up the most time as compared to other subjects. -
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dagong99:
To be honest, I haven't really interacted much with the teachers except during the PTM session where the teachers would keep on assuring you that the kids are doing well & they dun really need any tuition.eslpy:
Hi all,
DS was offered a place in GEP and I am interested to find out more about the program in Henry Park and Nanhua. Would be grateful if you could share your experiences in either of these schools. Are the teachers dedicated, what are their strengths and will the children be given lots of homework?
The kids will have most of their homework done in class with the exception of projects, so you dun really see their work until when you need to sign for their filling. Maybe it's also because I am working, so dun have much time checking on his work, I just ask him whether he has any homework & whether he has completed it & I assume that he has done it correctly.
Of course the kids will have their free time & recess. In fact, DS2 plays so much during recess that sometimes, he dun eat, just play & play
Thanks a lot for your sharing.
Sounds like the teachers don't put too much pressure on the children, and the parents' main role is to guide them in their projects. -
mcq:
Hi,Hi parents,
My DS has just been offered a place in GEP. I'm a bit concern about the work load as he currently plays/trains tennis 5 times a week (3 wkdays + 2 wkends).
Would really like to get your inputs - do the kids have the bandwidth to be training 3 x 2 hours on weekdays, on top of their GEP schoolworks?
Thanks.
It depends on the child. If your DS is a fast worker, I think he will be able to manage his time. My son is doing 2 sports (competitively) and have training on every other day on top of enrichment classes. I told him if he wants to continue to do his sports, he has to be efficient and tries to use his spare time in class to complete any homework. So, usually he takes about 1 hour or less to complete homework (if any) at home. For project works, he usually finds time during the weekends to research and complete. He is P6 now and his 3 years in GEP have been fruitful.
Wishing you all the best... -
ooioo:
Hi,blessmum4:
Wonder how many GEPpers secure a place in sec school through dsa. Where can I find out? Mine really not doing very well, hovering around 69-75%. Really worry if she can make it for PSLE
Generally more than 80% of the GEPpers will get above 250 for PSLE, but that does not mean GEPpers don't need to in hard work to do well in PSLE
There are some GEPpers that score below 250 for PSLE, those basically never study.
More IP schools means almost all GEPpers will get CO, unless you target \"some\" schools.
From my son's experience (he is GEP P6 this year), to get a confirmed offers in top IP schools would need to have consistent results of aggregate scores of at least 80% in P4, P5 and P6 SA1. I heard many boys who scored below 80% did not get any confirmed offers - Reject from top school in Bishan and maybe waiting list in HCI if it is high 70s %. I also know of girls who got 84% was not given confirmed offer in NYGH - maybe she did not do well in the interview section and/or no core CCA - however, these girls rejected or on waitlist from NYGH have offers from RGS. -
Blessmum4, Mum101,
Thanks for your useful inputs. I am waiting to speak to my gal’s FT and GEP HOD for more info…
Meanwhile, based on your posts, can I clarify the following:
Blessmum4:
- "80% of GEPs score above 250 in PSLE"- that seems quite good- where did you get this info from?
Mum101:
- you mean there is an interview to get into sec sch via DSA? Does having a core CCA help? Just a member of a CCA, or must be a leader of some sort in the CCA?
- your P6 boy has coped very well in GEP- what additional enrichment support does he go for? He is able to complete his project and homework assignments every week night plus weekends? How many days per week does he need to stay back in sch for project or cca or remedial?
- how to prepare for PSLE within such short time frame from May of P6 till PSLE? Does NYPS teach GEP kids to be PSLE-savvy e.g. exam answering techniques etc
- Does the GEP curriculum already teach PSLE syllabus, at a faster rate? Or is GEP curriculum totally different? then when do GEP kids learn the regular curriculum to score well at PSLE??
Thanks very much for any comments from all wise parents!
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