Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary

[JRLam]

Hi PHPPS parents of Lower Primary -


Want to do my part as 1 of the parents of a student in the Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG) team in PHPPS - to raise the awareness of this CCA in PHPPS.

Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport where individuals or teams of gymnasts (from 2 to 6 people) manipulate one or two apparatus: rope, hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon. It is a sport that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation. It beautifully displays the gracefulness abilities of our girls to handle apparatus, execute leaps, maintain balances, perform pirouettes (pivots), train their flexibilities, and artistic effect.

Despite the fact that RG CCA in PHPPS was only established a couple of years ago, with limited resources and a relatively small intake, this CCA has garnered numerous awards (you can see the trophies from RG displayed outside the General Office ) by our team of committed and determined girls and coaches. More importantly, it helps to train our girls physically through rigorous and demanding trainings, and mentally on their perseverance to master the ever-increasingly challenging moves and improve their time management skill to balance school work and demands from training, just like any other competitive sports CCAs.

Apart from the above, a practical or kiasu benefit you may say , it is 1 of the DSA sports where a couple of our ex-RG gymnasts used to get into RGS, not forgetting St Nick Sec School is also 1 of the sec schools which considers RG as 1 of the key focused CCAs.

If any of your girl has dancing or gymnastic background, or who is flexible by nature, who love and enjoy challenges (ie a bit more challenging than Chinese dance or Ballet :siam: ), and has a bit of the competitive streak in them to win in competitions, oh, forget to mention your girl should be able to 吃苦，let me know. I can connect you with the Head Coach to arrange for a trial/audition class. FYI - she is a Chinese coach who is known to be tough but 严师出高徒 :evil:

If you just want to know more about RG or RG in PHPPS, feel free to ping me . My DS, who is doing ballet outside school, started off in another dance-related CCA in P1 but was attracted to RG after attending an RG competition in mid P1, switched to join RG straightaway, and has never looked back since then. She thoroughly enjoys and relishes the challenges that come with the training, and the sense of achievement that comes with after mastering each routine apart from the friendships she makes with the team. Being a mother, I am happy to see her going through this journey too

Apologize for the long email to do PR for this CCA :oops:

[JRLam]

JRLam:

Hi PHPPS parents of Lower Primary -...Apologize for the long email to do PR for this CCA :oops:

Oh, if you want to see related photos of this sports, go to http://www.singaporegymnastics.org.sg/sg/rg/

[iRabbit]

JRLam,

Why nvr rope in our ex-PH/current-RGS parent for additional support?

[JRLam]

FQW:

JRLam,

Why nvr rope in our ex-PH/current-RGS parent for additional support?

Hahaha, I am sure she will, once she gets the time to clear her inbox

[kohhweelin.010441gmail.010441com]

Jennifer:

FQW:

[quote=\"Jennifer\"]
1. My elder boy does not all boy's school- too rowdy
2. My elder boy does not like long distance travelling - waste time
3. My elder boy has a weak body constitution (then, of course)
4. We thought NJC no need to study Higher Chinese
5. I rather he be a big fish in a small pond
6. I was from NJC
7. I did not like the other 2 schools :rotflmao:

I like pt 4 & 6. Keke.

He's one of the few who can go RI but prefer not to.

Seriously, RI is not the only school that can produce students with good academic results.

My elder boy still can sleep by 9.30pm if he does not do leisure reading.

I sometimes take the public bus before the school reporting hours to Empress Place Market - seen enough Nanyang and HC students sleeping on the bus.

Good health = alert mind = good performance in school[/quote]HELLO!!!

I can't help but felt like sharing too. I have another \"factor\" that I will put in. The school that she will go to will also have a deciding factor on the boys she mixed with at the JC level and could possibly determine her future husband! Therefore, we have to consider very, very carefully. Haha. To me, very important factor cos I have only girls and when puberty and sorts kick in, woah....out of control.

There are more IP schools options now.

[dyh]

E3:

HELLO!!!

I can't help but felt like sharing too. I have another \"factor\" that I will put in. The school that she will go to will also have a deciding factor on the boys she mixed with at the JC level and could possibly determine her future husband! Therefore, we have to consider very, very carefully. Haha. To me, very important factor cos I have only girls and when puberty and sorts kick in, woah....out of control.

There are more IP schools options now.

Hey E3, welcome back. so no girl school for your girls then?

[kohhweelin.010441gmail.010441com]

dyh:

E3:

HELLO!!!

I can't help but felt like sharing too. I have another \"factor\" that I will put in. The school that she will go to will also have a deciding factor on the boys she mixed with at the JC level and could possibly determine her future husband! Therefore, we have to consider very, very carefully. Haha. To me, very important factor cos I have only girls and when puberty and sorts kick in, woah....out of control.

There are more IP schools options now.

Hey E3, welcome back. so no girl school for your girls then?

Hi dyh,

Personally, I prefer co-ed. However, not many IP schools are Co-ed from sec 1-4. Thus, it's important that she ended up in the right fit, not just follow suit. Hehe.

MGS girls + ACS boys
NYGH girls +HCI boys
RGS girls +RI boys

The rest too far to consider. I am treading on dangerous grounds here so I shall not elaborate on the boys turned husbands from the above schools in case I offend anyone. Hehe. Anyway, it's just my very personal opinions. Food for thought for those with girls.

[iRabbit]

E3:

Hi dyh,

Personally, I prefer co-ed. However, not many IP schools are Co-ed from sec 1-4. Thus, it's important that she ended up in the right fit, not just follow suit. Hehe.

MGS girls + ACS boys
NYGH girls +HCI boys
RGS girls +RI boys

The rest too far to consider. I am treading on dangerous grounds here so I shall not elaborate on the boys turned husbands from the above schools in case I offend anyone. Hehe. Anyway, it's just my very personal opinions. Food for thought for those with girls.

What, PH boys not shortlisted? :sad:

What about giving bonus pts (for ur dd's consideration) to the following combinations?

PH boys => ACS boys
PH boys => HCI boys
PH boys => RI boys

[Joyfulhands]

Hi E3,

Interesting points. I've girls only too. I was telling my elder gal that she may want to find a guy (in future) who is a hands-on dad & can take care of their kids. Keke. Does that fall under any of the schools you listed?

[ToughLfeMummy]

St. Joseph’s (SJI) boys as they are trained to be humble, to have compassion and to be hands-on. My elder boy has become a lot more independent since he started secondary school there.


Maybe I’m biased, I always feel good whenever I’m in the school compound as I like what I see there.