Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]
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May I ask any parents here let their gals choose the school themselves?
Reason for asking is i want my gal to put RGS and NYGS as first 2 choices but my gal prefers to go Dunman High instead as she has a few friends choosing Dunman.
I am at a loss now since I dun wish to create an excuse for my gal in future if she really gets into RGS or NYGS but does not do well for her studies.
My dad is also supportive of her going Dunman since is her choice and also travelling time from our home (hougang) to Dunman compared to RGS and NYGS is shorter.
My dad also feels that with her score of 263, she will only be 50/50 in getting into either RGS or NYGS and is worried that if she misses out on either, she may not even get into DHS if DHS has already filled up their quota from those who choose them as first or second choice.
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May I ask any parents here let their gals choose the school themselves?
Reason for asking is i want my gal to put RGS and NYGS as first 2 choices but my gal prefers to go Dunman High instead as she has a few friends choosing Dunman.
I am at a loss now since I dun wish to create an excuse for my gal in future if she really gets into RGS or NYGS but does not do well for her studies.
My dad is also supportive of her going Dunman since is her choice and also travelling time from our home (hougang) to Dunman compared to RGS and NYGS is shorter.
My dad also feels that with her score of 263, she will only be 50/50 in getting into either RGS or NYGS and is worried that if she misses out on either, she may not even get into DHS if DHS has already filled up their quota from those who choose them as first or second choice.
Any advice?
Why don't you have a chat with your dd and let her know why you think RGS/NYGH is better for her. And allow her to share with you her views on DHS. You can also list down the pros and cons of each choice and go thru them together. If she still feels strongly that she prefers DHS, then respect her choice. After all, she's the one who's going to the school for 6 years and she has to be happy there. Having said that, I believe RGS is an excellent school.
As for whether placing DHS as 2nd or 3rd choice will decrease your chances at getting there in the event that she doesn't make the cut for RGS/NYGH, rest assured that S1 central posting is based on merit, not by who places them as first choice. So in the event she doesn't get RGS/NYGH, she will be given DHS. -
Do we need to buy the sch tie?
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Anyone care to share what literature book titles are used in Year 1? For History and Geography do the Y1 use higher level books.
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tinkfirst:
Anyone care to share what literature book titles are used in Year 1? For History and Geography do the Y1 use higher level books.
Don't know if they are still doing The Giver.
Yes, RGS uses Sec 3 & 4 geog tb from sec 1. It will last till sec 4.
History textbook...not really touched. -
Choco05:
They used The Giver for this year, so I suppose next year too unless they changed the syllabus or something?tinkfirst:
Anyone care to share what literature book titles are used in Year 1? For History and Geography do the Y1 use higher level books.
Don't know if they are still doing The Giver.
Yes, RGS uses Sec 3 & 4 geog tb from sec 1. It will last till sec 4.
History textbook...not really touched.
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Herbie:
Do we need to buy the sch tie?
A school tie will be given to you along with other things like 2 name tags (which will be issued after a month or so) and other stuff that are necessary in a bag during orientation. If you lose your school tie, you can purchase it from the Prefectorial Board room beside the General Office
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Hi I am a student. My friend DSA sucessfullyinto RGS using sports. If I am accepted into RGS using the Secondary 1 posting exercise would there be a chance I will be same class as her or be put in to another class. Thanks.
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My PSLE aggregate is 263. Would I stand a better chance to get into RGS or Nanyang?
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rachelmok2000:
Hi I am a student. My friend DSA sucessfullyinto RGS using sports. If I am accepted into RGS using the Secondary 1 posting exercise would there be a chance I will be same class as her or be put in to another class. Thanks.
Students are randomly assigned in the mainstream classes, so there's every chance that you and your friend may be in the same class.
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