GEP 2012 - Screening & Selection

[baobei]

porcupine12trade:

baobei:

In my dd class, a couple kids got in incl my dd. and a couple cried coz they were very sure they would be selected (many of us thought so too). The rest were ok. I played down gep n told dd it is really nothing much. Can't study or prep for it, just take the test and tt's it so she was surprised when 1 of the envelopes bear her name as there was no expectation from beginning. Not all parents have a clear cut decision accepting the offer. My dd asked y I sounded so shocked n disbelief when she told me she got in... to me the selection criteria is quite a mystery. She felt I am trying to discourage her from joining, but no..I just wanted to get real and not paint a rosy pic.

Her teacher started with telling the kids it's ok not to be selected etc.. After handling out the results she told the kids to quickly keep their envelope n not talk abt it much. After that teacher spoke to individual kids who were visibly upset, I think it's nice of her to do that.

Probably yours is an elite school? It must be very competitive. Mine I guess the school did not focus on GEP so the teachers simply gave out the letters in front of all in class.

lol no, no...definitely not elite school :). Because there were a few children who are very bright and we believe their parents gave them alot of pressure. the rest of us parents din put any weight on it, so majority of the kids were ok. The teacher spoke to the children because she did not want to see broken hearts in her class (she knew a handful of parents put a lot pressure on their kids).. she wanted them to be happy about themselves. Teacher sent email to all parents telling us to show concern for kids, talk to them etc and that gep is not the focus so its perfectly ok if not selected. i dont see competition in dd class. They just try their best out of motivation and not to out do each other.[/quote]

Wow that's very thoughtful fof the teacher. Thumbs up!

[look4rick]

My DD got into GEP.I'm so proud of her! :rahrah: :celebrate:

[Achiever]

Ixoramama:

My son's school, Radin Mas Primary has 4 boys who got into GEP. My son is one of them.

Hi, my boy also got in. I'm still thinking whether he should go for it or stay in RMPS. Which school do you have in mind for your boy? :roll:

[monmon31]

look4rick:

My DD got into GEP.I'm so proud of her! :rahrah: :celebrate:

:congrats:

[monmon31]

Achiever:

Ixoramama:

My son's school, Radin Mas Primary has 4 boys who got into GEP. My son is one of them.

Hi, my boy also got in. I'm still thinking whether he should go for it or stay in RMPS. Which school do you have in mind for your boy? :roll:

:congrats: Me too ...my boy also fr RMPS...just pm both of you

[look4rick]

monmon31:

look4rick:

My DD got into GEP.I'm so proud of her! :rahrah: :celebrate:

:congrats:

My DD log in my account and wrote this :oops: . Can't stand her. Anyway :congrats:

[Nebbermind]

Judging by the $$KK that people are willing to fork out for the prep courses, such a 'prize' should not be taken lightly!!


Best wishes to all the new(GEP)comers!!!

[monmon31]

look4rick:

monmon31:

[quote=\"look4rick\"]My DD got into GEP.I'm so proud of her! :rahrah: :celebrate:

:congrats:

My DD log in my account and wrote this :oops: . Can't stand her. Anyway :congrats:[/quote]Now we know why she got in..she has character. Glad that she is happy, confident and also looking forward to joining the GEP. It may not be a difficult decision for you afterall :boogie:

[Chopchop]

Just curious...happened to notice that there is a serial number on the GEP registration form. Wonder how this is derived... by family name, school, orrrrr results ranking!!?? :evil: lol

[KiasuNotEnough]

My DS also got into GEP! :imcool: Proud of him but don't know whether to let him take the GEP route. Btw, anyone know how is CHS's GEP?