Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

[KSP]

RJC merged with RI last year and became RI.

For boys, all 6 years in RI(Bishan).
For girls, first 4 years in RGS(ANDERSON ROAD). 5th and 6th year in RI(Bishan).

[VitoRelax]

KSP:

RJC merged with RI last year and became RI.

For boys, all 6 years in RI(Bishan).
For girls, first 4 years in RGS(ANDERSON ROAD). 5th and 6th year in RI(Bishan).

Ok, now I understand better.

Thanks

[youster]

sleeping beauty:

Hi dawnpingpong, unflappable chicken,


I understand that you are both current RGS girls. Thanks for your previous sharing.

Other than academics, I would like to find out more about leadership opportunities and roles available to Sec 1 girls eg. class chairperson/vice chairperson/student leaders etc. (any others?)
1. Can interested pupils apply for the various posts? How are selections made?
2. Is there a fixed number of vacancies per class or do numbers vary depending on the quality of the candidates?
3. Are class chairpersons changed every term like in some Sec schools or do they remain for the whole year?
4. Do student leaders continue in Sec 2?
5. What about peer leaders and the student congress - are they open to Sec 1s?

I would greatly appreciate any sharing on this topic from any RGS girls or their parents. Thank you in advance.

Cheers
:celebrate:

Hi, I know this site is kiasu parents, but I have to say, you guys are really very kiasu leh hehe.

In Sec1, there aren't that many leadership opportunities. In fact, other from class chair/ vice chair (they remain in their positions for the entire year, unless there's a rebellion. Even then, it's not likely that they'll change), the only other avenue is this thing where selected Sec1 students will become Student Leaders (SL).
These SLs are selected by teacher nomination and interview, and there are 2 selections, one in Term 1 and one in Term 2. As far as I know, it's limited to 4 nominations per class for each selection. So in Sec1, you can't really just apply for a position, although you can indicate your interest to the teacher.
Each SL has a term of 1 term (pun? :D).They technically don't belong to any board, but they're given the authority to book people, like the prefects.
Although it is not confirmed that SLs will be in a leadership position in Sec2, they are more advantaged, in the sense that they are automatically sent for the selection camp at the end of Sec1, as compared to others who have to be teacher nominated.

You shouldn't worry too much, actually. Although the system isn't foolproof, and it certainly isn't perfect, if your daughter is really capable, she will have chances to shine, whether she is in a leadership position or not. Even then, it will be up to her to make full use of the opportunity, so there's not much use thinking too much about it now.

Relax, anyway the school year is going to start whether we like it or not. How exciting, hoho Sec4 here I come.

[sunstar]

Hi, i got my posting results today and am accepted to RGS. I would like to know abt the dress code of RGS. any parents/students here care to share? y do RGS hav both culottes and PE shorts?

[ooptimizer]

Don’t worry, tomorrow you will be able to buy the school uniforms.

[sleeping beauty]

Hi RGS parents,


Need to find out something. What happens if a pupil has CCA on Wed and Fri, but is taking up a 3rd language, which falls on Wed or Fri. Do they go for CCA or 3rd language? Will there be make-up classes? If so, when? Please advise.

:?

Thanks in advance.

[father_of_3]

any one to share how student/s taking ‘O’ level in RGS? I mean in papers it mentioned that national swimmer Quah Ting Wen just completed hers.

[kiasuson]

father_of_3:

any one to share how student/s taking 'O' level in RGS? I mean in papers it mentioned that national swimmer Quah Ting Wen just completed hers.

I do not think so. She is currently in RI(JC). Maybe she is doing MT 'A' Level.

[Fairy]

sleeping beauty:

Hi RGS parents,


Need to find out something. What happens if a pupil has CCA on Wed and Fri, but is taking up a 3rd language, which falls on Wed or Fri. Do they go for CCA or 3rd language? Will there be make-up classes? If so, when? Please advise.

:?

Thanks in advance.

According to the school, CCA is compulsory while 3rd lang is optional. If 3rd Lang clashes with CCA & it's not possible to change the 3rd Lang session, then student must give up 3rd Lang.

[Fairy]

I did a quick count from the sec1 namelist at RGS this morning. There is about 30 students from NYPS joining RGS next year. May I know any of the Kiasuparent members' daughter is from NYPS?


I understand the number of students from NYPS joining the following schools are as follows:-

NYGH >60
RI 54
HCI 45
RGS 30