Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[Very Kiasu Student]

HermioneGranger:

Oh no! I just put an M thinking that it was the same size as the polo t-shirt! :faint:

Me too... :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

[bigpotato]

For any CCA, do we have to bring along any equipment during trials, and do we need prior experience?

[a child]

Very Kiasu Student:

HermioneGranger:

Oh no! I just put an M thinking that it was the same size as the polo t-shirt! :faint:

Me too... :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

Don't worry too much - the shirt sizes are certainly bigger than the polo tees, but they're actually smaller than the sizes of many school-approved shirts. If it's the same as our year (everything is actually based on that assumption), and if your polo tee fits well the orientation shirt will just be a little large but not weird or unwearable or anything I've had friends my year order M, and it looked ok on them However, do look out for the rest of the school-approved shirts because some of them are really large sizes!

[rlab]

anyone knows wat new P is like? :scratchhead:

[Very Kiasu Student]

Jacynth:

Very Kiasu Student:

[quote=\"a child\"]

On the first day of school, there will be a large board in the foyer with everybody's name and classes (there was at least for our year) PSLs and ClassICs will have the name lists in advance though, and last year I think the list was posted on the forum for the benefit of curious juniors, but it was taken down for privacy reasons. I don't think it will (and it shouldn't) be posted this year on the forum, though you can ask PSL / SLs you know and they may have the list

Meanwhile, my batch (the to-be Sec 3s) is also waiting for our next-year classes. They should've been finalized quite some time ago but I'm not sure why they don't wanna release it to us till the 31st

Thank you very much :thankyou: a child.
By the way, how do you know who are the PSL / SLs ?

This will be quite complicated, since RGS changed their selection of SLs just recently: this year.

As of this year, PSLs have a badge while prefects wear ties with their blouse (they won't be wearing the pinafore). Prefects in training (PITs) will wear ties and a badge. However, as of this year, they changed the selection of SLs such that they select SLs first then select again at the end of Secondary 2. Most likely, these SLs will be wearing ties and pinafore, with a badge. It's quite easy to notice them, just look for the tie! :)[/quote]Thank you

[a child]

bigpotato:

For any CCA, do we have to bring along any equipment during trials, and do we need prior experience?

No, you don't have to bring along equipment other than the obvious (e.g. pencil cases if you need to sit a test for certain clubs)

And no, you don't need prior experience. They judge you mostly based on your trial, though of course your prior experience does contribute to ability that shows through in your trial. But say you're a really sport kid and you run often and really fast - you'll probably have a decent shot at many sports though you mayn't have prior experience per se. Or maybe you've never been in band, but you play the piano so you can sight-read things okay, have a sense of rhythm and an ok pitch. You'll be a good contender for band Or if you're a complete math whizz but your primary school never had a math club or olympiad class (oh, the horror!) but you managed to ace the trial test. Or an awesome writer but you've never published anything or won any ward, and you want the Editorial Board. You'll probably get in for both

[Very Kiasu Student]

a child:

Very Kiasu Student:

[quote=\"a child\"]


On the first day of school, there will be a large board in the foyer with everybody's name and classes (there was at least for our year) PSLs and ClassICs will have the name lists in advance though, and last year I think the list was posted on the forum for the benefit of curious juniors, but it was taken down for privacy reasons. I don't think it will (and it shouldn't) be posted this year on the forum, though you can ask PSL / SLs you know and they may have the list

Meanwhile, my batch (the to-be Sec 3s) is also waiting for our next-year classes. They should've been finalized quite some time ago but I'm not sure why they don't wanna release it to us till the 31st

Thank you very much :thankyou: a child.
By the way, how do you know who are the PSL / SLs ?

I know quite a few of my friends who are PSLs and the like, but for Orientation you guys will most probably identify them first as the people who're leading your activities and wearing pinafore instead of PE + culottes

PSLs are Peer Support Leaders and there are 5-6 assigned to each class usually, they'll be in-charge of you during orientation as well as organize a weekly PSL sessions to get you all used to the RGS environment Peer Support Board also runs a series of other events like the Singapore Kindness Movement, and they wear collar pins that say \"PSL\"

SLs are Student Leaders They're not really one of the 4 official leadership boards like PSB is, but they're a leadership platform for the Year 2s (starting next year - we used to have a different system before) They wear the tie along with the pinafore at all times, as well as a badge.

Just FYI - the other leadership boards (other than PSB) are Prefectorial Board (PB), Student Congress (SC) and House. PB is in charge of discipline / school spirit / etc, and they don't wear pinafore, but rather blouse + Prefects' skirt (looks something like blouse + culottes, except that the Prefects' skirt is a real skirt) + tie, and a badge. SC wears a badge, and students raise issues with them and they try to gather feedback / implement solutions House Committee is pretty self-explanatory, and they wear collar pins

Ahaha, I think I'm typing really really really long replies here every time :roll:

Edit: cross-posted!

(And they said my message has too many smilies...)[/quote]
Thank you!

[rlab]

Sorry for asking so many questions... what is Odyssey of the Mind like? dd expressed interest in it after being in destination imagination (something like it I think) in pri sch.. what's the commitment like? Can sec 1s apply for it? Is there a selection process/how easy is it to get into? Haha, see that they can go to america every year if they get into finals... dd very happy

[a child]

rlab:

Sorry for asking so many questions... what is Odyssey of the Mind like? dd expressed interest in it after being in destination imagination (something like it I think) in pri sch.. what's the commitment like? Can sec 1s apply for it? Is there a selection process/how easy is it to get into? Haha, see that they can go to america every year if they get into finals... dd very happy

Odyssey of the Mind is rather similar to Destination Imagination, and it is offered as a Research Studies special program option to Sec 2s-4s It's one of the most \"prestigious\" and sought-after programs in RGS Basically it's split into performance and technical, and you do a long term and short term spontaneous problem. I'm not in OM, but I gather that for the long term problem it involves lots of acting and making props for perf, and long hours making some incredible machine in the D&T (Design and Technology) Lab There are also morning spon trainings before assembly OMers tend to be very good at crafts, acting (for perf) and are very fun and creative

Most teams from RGS do get into the finals and are able to go to US, but that's not without effort. OM is VERY time intensive, in fact one of the most time-intensive programs in RGS ever. During season time (term 2), expect spending most afternoons on OM, and many many Saturdays on it as well. Expect your March holidays to be burnt by OM. In the few weeks leading up to nationals or globals teams may be staying back till 8+ or 9 on even on weekdays (school days) for OM. Therefore there will be a lot of sacrifices on the part of academics, other extracurriculars, and sleep (most notably). However, most OMers are extremely passionate about it and regard time spent as worthwhile They are also very successful even in globals, we've one team win global champs this year OM in some ways also generates school pride (due to the success maybe), and many of us do support our school mates at the national round

[HermioneGranger]

a child:

Very Kiasu Student:

[quote=\"HermioneGranger\"]
Oh no! I just put an M thinking that it was the same size as the polo t-shirt! :faint:

Me too... :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

Don't worry too much - the shirt sizes are certainly bigger than the polo tees, but they're actually smaller than the sizes of many school-approved shirts. If it's the same as our year (everything is actually based on that assumption), and if your polo tee fits well the orientation shirt will just be a little large but not weird or unwearable or anything I've had friends my year order M, and it looked ok on them However, do look out for the rest of the school-approved shirts because some of them are really large sizes![/quote]I guess there's another way for seniors to recognise Year 1s then- by their oversized t-shirts. :evil: Thanks for your advice a child. I'll certainly be more careful next time.