<![CDATA[Jetstar starting direct Singapore – Broome flights]]>I’ve shifted my comment on DSA to the DSA 2024 thread cos more relevant there lol.


Would like to visit Broome cos it seems less hot and humid than sg right now?? Unfortunately I have no budget nor plans to travel this year.

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Imp75\" post_id=\"2132000\" time=\"1712188822\" user_id=\"2358:

Floppy
Did u not try via dsa sports? Or was it too competitive as usual?
Anyways good to hear that the Sch has been very suitable for her. Heard this a lot from some of my friends kids as well.
We did try DSA via sports. She was invited to 2 trials, out of the 3 schools that we had applied to (ironically, it was the ‘safe’ option, ie with a much higher COP, that didn’t offer a trial). The DSA route is, unfortunately, always competitive. Plus, her natural attributes (height, build, etc) put her in a disadvantageous position from the start. At the end of the day, DSA is always a good but can’t be counted on option as it’s unlikely for schools to offer more than a handful CO / WL per sport.

Her current school also offers the same CCA; it just wasn’t part of her earlier DSA options.

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Did u not try via dsa sports? Or was it too competitive as usual?
Anyways good to hear that the Sch has been very suitable for her. Heard this a lot from some of my friends kids as well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2132000https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2132000Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Jetstar starting direct Singapore – Broome flights on Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:57:13 GMT]]>Good to hear another real-life experience of “Every School A Good School” and it’s not from the usual mainstream sources :rahrah:

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floppy\" post_id=\"2131991\" time=\"1712165569\" user_id=\"97579:

Actually, no. Wasn't her initial first, or second, or third.... but we adjusted and opted for a suitable one.

Her result was quite bad TBH 😆 I think her teachers were also expecting better result from her.
Nevertheless, it was within the range of my expected results, although that range is quite wide from 9 to 22 😂
TBH, it didn't come as a surprise as she wasn't able to maintain a set of consistency in the lead up to PSLE. A lot of careless mistakes and a lot of marks given away needlessly during practice paper. When she's good, she's very good; when she's bad, she's very bad. For me personally, it's frustrating knowing that you can have all the answers and knowledge but still can't score well in an exam. I think not having enough 'real' exams (mid year / EOY) to 'practice' before PSLE and disrupted lessons / school due COVID had a negative effect on her cohort. I think kids today lack the exam smartness and exam readiness that we used to be drilled in.

That said, every cloud has a silver lining. The 'suitable' school that we opted for, turns out to be a very good choice 😄
Now earmarked as student leader, a member of her CCA's upcoming NSG team, and given ample opportunities to be challenged academically, she's surprising settling in very well. I doubt she would have the same number of opportunities if she had gotten into her earlier choices as she would probably be a small fish among the bigger fishes. She has now put aside the PSLE disappointment and looking at her options after O Level 😂

P/S: I think no one really cares about Broome flights :rotflmao:
Good attitude and response to the situation. Sometimes (the perceived) less is more...

On the exams, I think there is some level of practice, mock or real, where you pick up the bulk of the low hanging fruit. Others may benefit from more practice when you start to get certain types of problems correct at a higher frequency (may shift things on the margin). However, I think the bigger swings come from losing your nerve / not controlling your emotions, and the real thing is probably the only spot where this can truly be tested. In hindsight, the above is one of the better experiences a student can have before PSLE (screw up and subsequently learn how to manage yourself). I'm not advocating for more exams, but I get what is being said.

Other kids will just be more dialed in at a later age, and that's OK too.

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MyPillow\" post_id=\"2131945\" time=\"1712114867\" user_id=\"70594:

hahaha, first affair right?
2nd or 3rd will be less tired & better adjustment 😂
My 2nd is going to be worst. She is err... a chilli padi with an attitude. I am already prepared for the worst :rotflmao:
My 3rd is going to be a breeze though.

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Imp75\" post_id=\"2131929\" time=\"1712103542\" user_id=\"2358:

Hope your daughter got I to her choice sch
Actually, no. Wasn't her initial first, or second, or third.... but we adjusted and opted for a suitable one.

Her result was quite bad TBH 😆 I think her teachers were also expecting better result from her.
Nevertheless, it was within the range of my expected results, although that range is quite wide from 9 to 22 😂
TBH, it didn't come as a surprise as she wasn't able to maintain a set of consistency in the lead up to PSLE. A lot of careless mistakes and a lot of marks given away needlessly during practice paper. When she's good, she's very good; when she's bad, she's very bad. For me personally, it's frustrating knowing that you can have all the answers and knowledge but still can't score well in an exam. I think not having enough 'real' exams (mid year / EOY) to 'practice' before PSLE and disrupted lessons / school due COVID had a negative effect on her cohort. I think kids today lack the exam smartness and exam readiness that we used to be drilled in.

That said, every cloud has a silver lining. The 'suitable' school that we opted for, turns out to be a very good choice 😄
Now earmarked as student leader, a member of her CCA's upcoming NSG team, and given ample opportunities to be challenged academically, she's surprising settling in very well. I doubt she would have the same number of opportunities if she had gotten into her earlier choices as she would probably be a small fish among the bigger fishes. She has now put aside the PSLE disappointment and looking at her options after O Level 😂

P/S: I think no one really cares about Broome flights :rotflmao:

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floppy\" post_id=\"2131927\" time=\"1712103071\" user_id=\"97579:

Must take time off after sitting for PSLE last year. Very exhausting affair :rotflmao:
hahaha, first affair right?
2nd or 3rd will be less tired & better adjustment 😂

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floppy\" post_id=\"2131927\" time=\"1712103071\" user_id=\"97579:

Must take time off after sitting for PSLE last year. Very exhausting affair :rotflmao:
Didnt know you have a rabbit there too. You have younger ones too right..enjoy the break from your PSLE 😂

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floppy\" post_id=\"2131927\" time=\"1712103071\" user_id=\"97579:

Must take time off after sitting for PSLE last year. Very exhausting affair :rotflmao:
6 months away from our kiasuness…well deserved 😂

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floppy\" post_id=\"2131927\" time=\"1712103071\" user_id=\"97579:

Must take time off after sitting for PSLE last year. Very exhausting affair :rotflmao:
Hope your daughter got I to her choice sch

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MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2131651\" time=\"1711758116\" user_id=\"43981:

lol think many of us miss floppy..also those old kakis.
Must take time off after sitting for PSLE last year. Very exhausting affair :rotflmao:

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zac's mum\" post_id=\"2131649\" time=\"1711756231\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2131649 time=1711756231 user_id=53606]
:rahrah: Floppy is back!!![/quote]
lol think many of us miss floppy..also those old kakis.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2131651https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2131651Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:21:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Jetstar starting direct Singapore – Broome flights on Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:50:31 GMT]]>:rahrah: Floppy is back!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2131649https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2131649Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:50:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Jetstar starting direct Singapore – Broome flights on Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:20:18 GMT]]>Suspect this flight is more targeted towards the Aussies than the Singaporeans. Broome is really off the beaten track!

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