DSA 2012

[lilmom]

Otah:

leeven:

[quote=\"lilmom\"]Better focus on next week PSLE oral and Social Studies SA (for GEPpers). Geppers always have extra challenge compare to mainstreamers. See there is still this sticky SS SA just two days before PSLE Oral, not fair to the GEPpers right? :sad: So mainstream parents, dun complain about DSA anymore, if you do, ...

:whut: cannot believe this post... shakes my head...

I too saw a post few days before http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=157&p=812036&hilit=IMHO#p812036

hmmmm. :please: :grphug: is more imp among KP's[/quote]Hi lilmom, i am an old bee in this forum and have follow thru the long dsa thread. As and when there comes pop up of mainstream parents commenting that dsa favour gep kids. But i think this thread has done a good job in educating parents what exactly have been going on with parents most willing to share more insight. Like you now cant believe of such comment anymore. You see and hear thru in this forum how some parents have mistaken gep 's advantage on the surface and there came a conman kelvin ong n aristocare saga sucking out their monies. Once again many thanks to chiefkiasu who created this forum. :salute:[/quote]


As a mom who has a kid in GEP and another in mainstream, I see the advantages and disadvantages of both. DS1 is in RI and is a GEP student while DS2 is a mainstreamer who is applying through DSA this year. I missed the posting the earlier posting mentioned by Leeven but I believe that there are benefits in both GEP and mainstream - after all they are meant for children with different learning needs. No need to fight and argue over who has it worse.

The \"Whut\" and \"I do not believe this posting\" was a direct reaction to the Kiasucy's post \"So mainstream parents, dun complain about DSA anymore, if you do, ..... \". The \".... if you do...\" part may be interpreted by some as a threat or challenge.

I believe that KP is meant for all parents .. constructive comments are welcomed and we should all learn from each other.

[pitterpatter]

leeven:

lilmom:

[quote=\"Kiasucy\"]Better focus on next week PSLE oral and Social Studies SA (for GEPpers). Geppers always have extra challenge compare to mainstreamers. See there is still this sticky SS SA just two days before PSLE Oral, not fair to the GEPpers right? :sad: So mainstream parents, dun complain about DSA anymore, if you do, ...

:whut: cannot believe this post... shakes my head...

I too saw a post few days before http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=157&p=812036&hilit=IMHO#p812036

hmmmm. :please: :grphug: is more imp among KP's[/quote]
Agree - we should all :grphug: and should not point out who does what or who is better or worse off than the other..

Yes, these are times of stress, but it is how we allow our self to react which will measure our ability to overcome it. If we can find something positive to learn in any situation, we will be able to control our state of well-being.

[pitterpatter]

vlim:

Pls don't even mention wrinkles or white hair, these are even more stressful :nailbite: than psle or dsa. haha :rotflmao:

oki oki... give all of u a good tip...
soak in the mud...and it will sure cover your white hair and wrinkles.. [/quote]

where, where in sg can u find thermal mud pool? :udawoman:[/quote]

try sungei buloh...
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lol... Love the suggestion!! Should make a trip there soon!!

[GLORYmum]

hi all,

why has this column on dsa turned out to become ads for mud pool !?!
kekeke !!

[yarna]

Otah:

Hi lilmom, i am an old bee in this forum and have follow thru the long dsa thread. As and when there comes pop up of mainstream parents commenting that dsa favour gep kids. But i think this thread has done a good job in educating parents what exactly have been going on with parents most willing to share more insight. Like you now cant believe of such comment anymore. You see and hear thru in this forum how some parents have mistaken gep 's advantage on the surface and there came a conman kelvin ong n aristocare saga sucking out their monies. Once again many thanks to chiefkiasu who created this forum. :salute:

I think it works both ways.. there will always be a mainstream parents commenting about the GEP kids and likewise, there will always be the GEP parents lamenting how stressful it can be for a GEP kid versus a mainstreamer...

Education should go both ways. So be it if one says their DC is stressed because of this or that.. (i.e. too many topics to study for SS exam - for the geppers or going through 10 hours of exams and forgoing other interviews for the elusive one - for the mainstreamers) . We can understand and empathize ... for these are real stressful situations but there is no need to compare for whom is having it worse..

All it does is to create negative energy - exothermic to its fullest extent! We are all in this together.. best to make use of it - be pillars of support for each other and make the best out of the situation... so yes, I too agree, :grphug: and it should be for everyone - be it the geppers or the mainstreamers..

[moonee]

moonee:

panickymum:

For NJC interview, may I know whether they interview a group of 3 students or individual student?

Thank you .

Im not sure about today but last year my dds friend had an individual interview

Oh I forgot to add, my dds friend was interviewed by a panel of 3... dont know whether this year will be the same but tell yr child not to worry, shes not alone treat that day as a new experience, she may find the day activity fun and that may help make her feel more comfortable during the interview

[Flowermonaster]

GLORYmum:

hi all,

why has this column on dsa turned out to become ads for mud pool !?!
kekeke !!

It's the hippo's beauty secret specially revealed by Vlim to all parents who acquire grey hairs & wrinkles due to DSA process. :evil: Guarantee 100% effective by Vlim.

[little kiasu]

Flowermonaster:

GLORYmum:

hi all,

why has this column on dsa turned out to become ads for mud pool !?!
kekeke !!

It's the hippo's beauty secret specially revealed by Vlim to all parents who acquire grey hairs & wrinkles due to DSA process. :evil: Guarantee 100% effective by Vlim.

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

[cluelessmama]

Flowermonaster:

GLORYmum:

hi all,

why has this column on dsa turned out to become ads for mud pool !?!
kekeke !!

It's the hippo's beauty secret specially revealed by Vlim to all parents who acquire grey hairs & wrinkles due to DSA process. :evil: Guarantee 100% effective by Vlim.

Now that Vlim has spilled the beans, i would expect sugei buloh will be crowded with all those mud bathing greyed-hair n wrinkled parents (including me)! :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

[vlim]

I think some of you will know the DSA result by next week right ... Wish all your dd and ds Good Luck!!! :rahrah: