Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[iFirefly]

Sunj1252.. Thanks for the update.. Glad that your DS had a great time at the Camp (though tired)..


May I ask where is Big Sister Island? Is it 姐妹岛？Thx...

[sunj1252]

firefly38:

Sunj1252.. Thanks for the update.. Glad that your DS had a great time at the Camp (though tired)..


May I ask where is Big Sister Island? Is it 姐妹岛？Thx...

Yes, the 'Big' is one of the two Sisters' Island, south of Sentosa. Thanks.

[KSmom8]

Are the boys’ results recorded in a report book? When will we receive it - after every CA, mid year and year of year exams?


How often are the parent teacher meetings? I understand we have to book appointment with each subject teacher?

[octoberbaby]

Looking forward for 01 scout gangshow. Wonder why they didn’t attend ACS I gangshow last night.

[darlingbabe]

Hi,


I’m a super kiasu parent: I have three young boys who are not even in pri sch but I have set my sights on RI for them.

I would like to know: What are the niche CCAs in RI? I would like my boys to take up the sport/club that RI emphasizes on so that they will have a higher chance of admission thru DSA.

Super kiasu, rite?

[octoberbaby]

darlingbabe:

Hi,


I'm a super kiasu parent: I have three young boys who are not even in pri sch but I have set my sights on RI for them.

I would like to know: What are the niche CCAs in RI? I would like my boys to take up the sport/club that RI emphasizes on so that they will have a higher chance of admission thru DSA.

Super kiasu, rite?

Not only you lah. I also super kiasu and wanted my boy to enter in 2015 admission. But one forumer asked me why must be RI? There are other schs. I am working hard on mathematics. Now taking all sort of math competition.

[VALyap]

darlingbabe:

Hi,


I'm a super kiasu parent: I have three young boys who are not even in pri sch but I have set my sights on RI for them.

I would like to know: What are the niche CCAs in RI? I would like my boys to take up the sport/club that RI emphasizes on so that they will have a higher chance of admission thru DSA.

Super kiasu, rite?

thru CCAs……am not sure about it! unconditional love…….1st of all, all parents shld know their DC capabilities or no point pushing beyond certain limits. respect and love your child for what they are and NOT what :rahrah: u wanna them to be! this is unconditional love :xedfingers:

[syshi]

Just to share:


This morning as I was dropping DS for his CCA to the Rajah block (as has been for the past few days and every morning), drove to Barrier 15 (straight all the way, after the guard post and the right turn to Popular), the barrier never open.

Tried calling the number stated at the barrier. After a while a guard approached, and the conversation as below:

Guard (G): Where are you going, sir?
Me (M): Dropping my son

G: Are you meeting the teacher?
M: No… just dropping off

G: as today is ‘public holiday’, the barrier is not operating.
M: Thought I’ve been dropping my son for the past few days this week, and the barrier is operating?

G: Err… the drop off point is at the side (pointing to popular area). Your son can drop off here and walk in.

So no choice, asked my son to drop there and I did a three point turn back.
Should inform earlier that during school holiday, can only drop off at Popular area (differ from normal school day).
Normal school day, I will drop DS off in Rajah Block before exiting from the assigned gate/barrier.

Just to clarify whether the barrier is not in operation during school holiday? And during school holiday, can only drop off in the popular area (Yr 5-6)? and not at Rajah Block (Yr 1-4)?

Can’t find any announcement in Stamford about this, as I remember the official drop off point is either Rajah Block (Yr1-4) or Popular (Yr5-6).
So during holiday, no access to the Rajah Block / General Office, unless meeting teachers?

Sorry… a bit confuse here…

[iFirefly]

darlingbabe:

Hi,


I'm a super kiasu parent: I have three young boys who are not even in pri sch but I have set my sights on RI for them.

I would like to know: What are the niche CCAs in RI? I would like my boys to take up the sport/club that RI emphasizes on so that they will have a higher chance of admission thru DSA.

Super kiasu, rite?

How old is your eldest boy? Your children are all below 7 years old and you have already decided which SECONDARY school they should join.. Won't you be putting a lot of pressure on your kids (& yourself) in the years ahead?

Btw.. Have you chosen their PRIMARY school har?? :shock: :siam:

[iFirefly]

syshi:

Just to share:


This morning as I was dropping DS for his CCA to the Rajah block (as has been for the past few days and every morning), drove to Barrier 15 (straight all the way, after the guard post and the right turn to Popular), the barrier never open.

Tried calling the number stated at the barrier. After a while a guard approached, and the conversation as below:

Guard (G): Where are you going, sir?
Me (M): Dropping my son

G: Are you meeting the teacher?
M: No... just dropping off

G: as today is 'public holiday', the barrier is not operating.
M: Thought I've been dropping my son for the past few days this week, and the barrier is operating?

G: Err.. the drop off point is at the side (pointing to popular area). Your son can drop off here and walk in.

So no choice, asked my son to drop there and I did a three point turn back.
Should inform earlier that during school holiday, can only drop off at Popular area (differ from normal school day).
Normal school day, I will drop DS off in Rajah Block before exiting from the assigned gate/barrier.

Just to clarify whether the barrier is not in operation during school holiday? And during school holiday, can only drop off in the popular area (Yr 5-6)? and not at Rajah Block (Yr 1-4)?

Can't find any announcement in Stamford about this, as I remember the official drop off point is either Rajah Block (Yr1-4) or Popular (Yr5-6).
So during holiday, no access to the Rajah Block / General Office, unless meeting teachers?

Sorry... a bit confuse here...

If this bothers you so much, perhaps you can email the Principal, Mrs Lim, for clarification.. She may be able to clear your doubts and set your mind at ease.. :idea:

For me, it's not an issue at all.. I will drop my DS wherever convenient & available and let him walk in by himself.. It's not that long a walk anyway..