Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[VALyap]

Fern-Leaf:

keroppi:

[quote=\"onemore\"]I think the fundamental question is – are the fees now getting too high as such limits the choices that some parents could make?

Are there that many independent schools in Singapore :? Like what some parents have pointed out, (apart from EEISS) there are financial assistance plans in place if one really cannot afford the fees. Everyone will be given that application form.

You should ask how many \"independent schools\" the government wants to name.

Even Wee Cho Yaw's grand children would be given the application form if they asked for one, who doesn't know!

Care to define what you meant by \"if one really cannot afford the fees\"?[/quote]
hi friendship/ fern leaf,
We have a choice! Let's not take away that birth rights of making decision. All of us here with good intention to share info. It's your child and the choice is ultimately to decide what you wish for …. if you think you have an axe to grind towards just one school, we suggest you look at the picture and write to MOE instead.

[jtoh]

Fern Leaf,


The members of our parents networking groups are in general very warm and welcoming of our new members. When you first posted your questions, several parents patiently answered your question and explained that this forum is not the right outlet for you to vent your frustrations. However, you continued to bait members with your line of questioning and replies. In your latest posts, you have now resorted to name-calling which demonstrates your level of maturity. I regret to inform you have now outlived your welcome.

[WeiHan]

Maybe…have we taken education for granted for a long time? The government can provide a cheaper general education for everybody but a relatively higher quality education (with smaller student/teacher ratio etc…) will come with a higher cost. We have to decide, then, which group of students can receive this "more priviledged" education and of course with higher cost, who should bear the cost.

[ChiefKiasu]

Moderator's Note:


Administrative action has been taken to ban a member for insulting other members. Related posts have been embargoed in the Councilors' Forum for review.

[jtoh]

Thanks Chief.

[fattypie]

Hi jtoh,


Heard that the drop out rate for third language is high. My DD has indicated that she wanted to take up German. Can we opt out on 20th Dec? And how to go about doing it?

Thank you.

[jtoh]

fattypie:

Hi jtoh,


Heard that the drop out rate for third language is high. My DD has indicated that she wanted to take up German. Can we opt out on 20th Dec? And how to go about doing it?

Thank you.

On 20th Dec you'll be given a note to let you know whether you're successful at getting your 3rd lang of choice. If yes, you'll be given instructions to report to MOELC on a certain date to register. I suppose if you're not interested at that point in time, just call MOELC and ask them for the procedures involved to withdraw.

[fattypie]

jtoh:

fattypie:

Hi jtoh,


Heard that the drop out rate for third language is high. My DD has indicated that she wanted to take up German. Can we opt out on 20th Dec? And how to go about doing it?

Thank you.

On 20th Dec you'll be given a note to let you know whether you're successful at getting your 3rd lang of choice. If yes, you'll be given instructions to report to MOELC on a certain date to register. I suppose if you're not interested at that point in time, just call MOELC and ask them for the procedures involved to withdraw.

Thank you.

[mamona]

On 20th Dec we have to pay the fees ? If yes then we have to bring our cheque book ? Or can pay by NETS or CC ?

[jtoh]

mamona:

On 20th Dec we have to pay the fees ? If yes then we have to bring our cheque book ? Or can pay by NETS or CC ?

No need. If I remember correctly, you'll be given a form to fill out for GIRO payment. The only money you need to bring is for uniform and books.