Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[superksmum]

Thank you Haneyi. That’s what i feel too. My main concern is whether they need CD rom and will there be lots of stuffs to be downloaded?

[kaeshion]

tinkfirst:

Hi, may I know does joining uniform groups earn more points? Also do the students need to go back to school on Saturdays for their CCA esp the UG? TIA

Yes joining uniform groups will earn you more CCA points. And it depends on what CCA you're joining. If you're joining Sports or Performing Arts, then yeah you probably have to, especially if it's during competition season or there's an upcoming performance/SYF. UG not that much I guess, unless there are certain events and stuff. Club & Society, no probably not, I think.

[kaeshion]

superksmum:

Thank you Haneyi. That's what i feel too. My main concern is whether they need CD rom and will there be lots of stuffs to be downloaded?

I think if your daughter is not an excessive computer user/gamer or someone that likes to utilize a lot of apps, or listen to 50GB worth of music, then I think an Air has sufficient. There will not be lots of stuffs to be downloaded.
As for CD Rom, you'll just need it to install your Microsoft Office, you can just borrow an external drive from a classmate. The only other time I used a CD Drive in school was to help the teacher burn images and videos into a CD, but if you don't have a CD drive your teacher won't get you to do it so it's alright.
Looks aside, the MacBook Air is really much lighter and way more convenient as you'll be bring your Mac to school nearly everyday (and it's easier to fit your Air in a bag too)
I personally own a Pro since I installed other OS into my Mac (Windows etc) and other apps more convenient for screen filming/editing etc. And I have a large library of music as well and I am almost exceeding the 128GB mark.

[Jakaranda]

superksmum:

kaeshion:

[quote=\"superksmum\"]Hi, I would like to know whether there will be a lot of downloading of information or installing on the Mac that requires a larger database? If so, would the Pro be more suitable? Furthermore, is it frequently that the gals will be using CD to install any program or work?


Thank you!

The Microsoft Office will come in a CD, so you need a CD drive. As for the flash memory, 128GB will be sufficient for school, it depends on whether the user needs more space for personal use (e.g music, movies, apps etc.)

:thankyou: Still thinking whether to get a Mac Pro or Air for gal. :sad:[/quote]Pro!! I suppose you can use it all the way up to uni for self-studying...(I just wanted to save money)

[superksmum]

kaeshion:

superksmum:

Thank you Haneyi. That's what i feel too. My main concern is whether they need CD rom and will there be lots of stuffs to be downloaded?

I think if your daughter is not an excessive computer user/gamer or someone that likes to utilize a lot of apps, or listen to 50GB worth of music, then I think an Air has sufficient. There will not be lots of stuffs to be downloaded.
As for CD Rom, you'll just need it to install your Microsoft Office, you can just borrow an external drive from a classmate. The only other time I used a CD Drive in school was to help the teacher burn images and videos into a CD, but if you don't have a CD drive your teacher won't get you to do it so it's alright.
Looks aside, the MacBook Air is really much lighter and way more convenient as you'll be bring your Mac to school nearly everyday (and it's easier to fit your Air in a bag too)
I personally own a Pro since I installed other OS into my Mac (Windows etc) and other apps more convenient for screen filming/editing etc. And I have a large library of music as well and I am almost exceeding the 128GB mark.

Thank you kaeshion, you have been very helpful.

[Jakaranda]

My dd and I stay in the Lakeshore condo beside Lakeside MRT (Jurong West). Any parent can help pick her up and drive her to school in the morning? I’m trying to buy a car and after I manage to, we can take turns to drive the children to school.

–My mum

[Sunflower 2000]

Jakaranda:

My dd and I stay in the Lakeshore condo beside Lakeside MRT (Jurong West). Any parent can help pick her up and drive her to school in the morning? I'm trying to buy a car and after I manage to, we can take turns to drive the children to school.

--My mum

I am currently stay in taman jurong area. One of my friend also stay in lakeshore and two of us would like to find a taxi to send our dear daughter to rgs in the early morning. Would you like to join us?

[tinkfirst]

Simply Me:

Hi, everyone. My DD will be joining RGS next year. We are staying at Bedok and would like to look for buddies who are willing to share a cab to school every morning. We were thinking of getting a cab driver who could pick 3 to 4 girls at a fixed fee per month. It may cost a little more than school bus, but we don't have to pay during school holidays and most importantly, our DD can wake up later in the morning.

Hi, any takers so far? I'm interested too.

[Jakaranda]

Sunflower 2000:

Jakaranda:

My dd and I stay in the Lakeshore condo beside Lakeside MRT (Jurong West). Any parent can help pick her up and drive her to school in the morning? I'm trying to buy a car and after I manage to, we can take turns to drive the children to school.

--My mum

I am currently stay in taman jurong area. One of my friend also stay in lakeshore and two of us would like to find a taxi to send our dear daughter to rgs in the early morning. Would you like to join us?

Did your dd get 275 for PSLE? :scared:
We need a private car, sry! :lightrod:

[tinkfirst]

kaeshion:

tinkfirst:

Hi, may I know does joining uniform groups earn more points? Also do the students need to go back to school on Saturdays for their CCA esp the UG? TIA

Yes joining uniform groups will earn you more CCA points. And it depends on what CCA you're joining. If you're joining Sports or Performing Arts, then yeah you probably have to, especially if it's during competition season or there's an upcoming performance/SYF. UG not that much I guess, unless there are certain events and stuff. Club & Society, no probably not, I think.

Thank you kaeshion for your detailed explanation on the CCAs.