Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[mathsparks]

DDDMummy:

I have one child going into RI next year 2010. Really appreciate the generous advice posted here.


My son is just playing relaxing playing relaxing until school term starts... after the long PSLE slog.

For other parents - it helps that young kids get a lot of camping experience toughing it out as scouts in primary school....with zillions of opportunity .... to prepare for the inevitable.....orientation stay-in-camp in school!

:welcome: DDDMummy to the Rafflesian family. Yes, I know I'm also new, but it feels good to do the welcoming for a change. And, since I didn't opt out of the RPA and even bought the RPA shirt, I'm technically a member of the RPA too, like kiasuson.

No worries abt relaxing n playing, mine is also relaxing even though he didnt slog for psle, but hey, 6 years of slogging ahead. So let them have their fun now. Its only a few more days

Btw, pls go to the newbie thread to intro yrself, so other members can give you a rousing welcome too! See ya around.

[Fairy]

kaiser1997:

mathsparks:

So now, we've vikaesh and kaiser1997 starting sec1 next year, and sons of edanson and myself. Any others out there?


orientation camp? maybe quite tough seeing how kiasuson mentioned to keep fit before the camp.

And, kaiser1997, have you gone and intro yourself at the newbies? :welcome: to the forum!

oic :)) Any idea if softball is a good CCA to join?

Hi,

Just to share with you, my boy was told he was eligible to opt for softball after the CCA trials. However, I strongly 'objected' him putting it as an option, reason being that softball trainings involved 2 weekday afternoons & a half day on Saturdays. As he was already spending whole days at school, I would prefer him to have his weekends free. His current CCAs (more than 1) also involve some Saturdays (but not all). If you think this is manageable, then go ahead. All the boys including my son (almost all) aspire to be in a Sports CCA & Softball is a good CCA in RI.

[kaiser1997]

Fairy:

Hi,Just to share with you, my boy was told he was eligible to opt for softball after the CCA trials. However, I strongly 'objected' him putting it as an option, reason being that softball trainings involved 2 weekday afternoons & a half day on Saturdays. As he was already spending whole days at school, I would prefer him to have his weekends free. His current CCAs (more than 1) also involve some Saturdays (but not all). If you think this is manageable, then go ahead. All the boys including my son (almost all) aspire to be in a Sports CCA & Softball is a good CCA in RI.

Oh... so any cool sports CCA recommended?

:salute:

[kiasuson]

kaiser1997:

Fairy:

Hi,Just to share with you, my boy was told he was eligible to opt for softball after the CCA trials. However, I strongly 'objected' him putting it as an option, reason being that softball trainings involved 2 weekday afternoons & a half day on Saturdays. As he was already spending whole days at school, I would prefer him to have his weekends free. His current CCAs (more than 1) also involve some Saturdays (but not all). If you think this is manageable, then go ahead. All the boys including my son (almost all) aspire to be in a Sports CCA & Softball is a good CCA in RI.

Oh... so any cool sports CCA recommended?

:salute:

If you are a good swimmer, try Waterpolo.. :lol:

[mathsparks]

hi kiasuson,

is athletics difficult to get in? to get into guitar ensemble, need any prior knowledge?

thanks for your reply.

[kiasuson]

mathsparks:

hi kiasuson,

is athletics difficult to get in? to get into guitar ensemble, need any prior knowledge?

thanks for your reply.

I am sorry. I am not to sure about both of them as my DS did not try.

[edanson]

polly:

is it compulsory to take at least one special programme in rgs? :?

No. Is your choice.

[mathsparks]

kiasuson:

I am sorry. I am not to sure about both of them as my DS did not try.

No problem. Will have to and :xedfingers: that he gets into athletics.

[edanson]

Dear All,


Any parents keen to let your kids join my boy (maximum 4 in 1 taxi).
Leaving Choa Chu Kang at 6.30 a.m. and head direct to Raffles Institution.

School bus charges S$120 X 12 months = S$1440 per year.
Pick up time at 6 a.m. or earlier, depending on the number of students to pick-up and route to travel.

Managed to arrange for a taxi to pick up kids from Choa Chu Kang at 6.30a.m.
Charges = S$125 X 9 months = S$1125 (need not pay during the school holidays - Jun, Nov & Dec)

Savings of S$315 per year. :idea:

Parents who are keen, please pm (sent personal message) to me. First come first served. Currently alreaady 2 students including my son, and another parents considering and discussing with wife and will let me know by tomorrow. So if he is confirmed, left with one seat. :?:

Edanson

[edanson]

Dear All,


Any parents keen to let your kids join my boy (maximum 4 in 1 taxi).
Leaving Choa Chu Kang at 6.30 a.m. and head direct to Raffles Institution.

School bus charges S$120 X 12 months = S$1440 per year.
Pick up time at 6 a.m. or earlier, depending on the number of students to pick-up and route to travel.

Managed to arrange for a taxi to pick up kids from Choa Chu Kang at 6.30a.m.
Charges = S$125 X 9 months = S$1125 (need not pay during the school holidays - Jun, Nov & Dec)

Savings of S$315 per year.

Parents who are keen, please pm (sent personal message) to me. First come first served. Currently alreaady 2 students including my son, and another parents considering and discussing with wife and will let me know by tomorrow. So if he is confirmed, left with one seat.

Edanson