GEP 2011 - Screening & Selection

[phtthp]

for whatever reasons if a GEP child can’t make it want to go back mainstream, perhaps better for the child to go another school start everything afresh (dun know anyone, nobody knows his background) then to return same old school where ex classmates may gossip about him.

[YY1205]

last night my DS brought back his notice for 2nd around, 34 out of 42 passed in his class! I noticed the notice from MOE was issued on Sep30th, but don’t know why till yesterday his school just released this news?

[Trapwithin]

Nebbermind:

Like during our time, there was also a divide between the 'A' and the Poly.

Interesting that your mention this .... it is so true during our time.
But today \"A\" or Poly differentiation is \"blurred\" so people are not so adamant that they have to go to JC.

Maybe MOE and learn from this and adjust the \"rift\" between mainstream and GEP. Currently, most GEP school has the \"twinning\" program. I think the aim is to encourage more interaction between GEP and Mainstream.

[Trapwithin]

phtthp:

it is up to the parents to nurture their children. If a child behaves in a less than desirable manner, mark the parents' behaviour. Usually it is a mirror image.

Agreed totally, though there are exceptions.

[Mawar]

Snow Crystal:

phtthp:

it is up to the parents to nurture their children. If a child behaves in a less than desirable manner, mark the parents' behaviour. Usually it is a mirror image.

:goodpost: well said

Can't agree more!

Recently, we met up with an old friend whose 2 sons got into the GEP program in a prestigious boy's school. We were happy for her, and she was very proud of their achievements. When the boys came back home, we were shocked by the language and condescending tone they used on their mother. All the mother did was to acknowledge their coming home, and asked a few routine 'small talk' questions.

Once they were out of earshot, I asked my friend why she allowed her tweens to get away with it. She told me that in school they are taught to speak up for themselves and be confident. They are leaders! She didn't want to contradict what the school is teaching. :siao:

In this case, I don't fault the school but I pity the misguided parents. Some are so proud and in awe of the program or of their children that they relinquish their parental control ie family values and discipline. I have heard parents say that they themselves would never make the grade. Their children who made the cut are 'smarter' and 'know better'. So who are they to put their children down.

So sad. Most of these children may be smart but they are still children. They may have the brains, but we still need to nurture and guide them. The boys will likely develop into thoughtless and heartless leaders. You heartlanders out there who don't measure up, beware!! :yikes:

[ctct61t]

YY1205:

last night my DS brought back his notice for 2nd around, 34 out of 42 passed in his class! I noticed the notice from MOE was issued on Sep30th, but don't know why till yesterday his school just released this news?

Rulang? :congrats:

[YY1205]

yep, he is in 1st class.

I must say his FT really has done an amazing job!

[ctct61t]

YY1205:

yep, he is in 1st class.

I must say his FT really has done an amazing job!

Heard from many friends, Rulang is indeed a good school with a lot of responsible teachers.

[OrangeJuice]

Nebbermind:

OrangeJuice:

yes i am surprised by the number too, DS is not from GE school, he is from a co-ed neighbourhood school. Just a note, DD (from a GE girls school) sat for her GEP tests 3 yrs ago and many qualified for round 2 too, but only a handful was eventually selected for GEP class.

There is only ONE GE girls school!!

anyway, heard it's like 20~30 yrly who will get into GEP from this GE girls school. Is it true, or more??

Hi nebbermind, i didnt realised there is only ONE girls GE school in Singapore :oops: DD took her GEP tests 3 yrs ago and I didnt ask how many eventually of her cohort got selected but among she and her 3 best friends then (all from top class), only 1 was selected.

I dont prepare my kids for GEP tests, if they are really gifted, they will get in, if not it is fine with me too. Based on my observation on the GE kids from DD's school, I guess they are not really proud or what,I think due to their different curriculum and academic text, they are often \"kept away\" from the mainstream. Like the girl who was selected among DD's gang of 4, she eventually drifted apart from the other 3 cos she was in a different class and they do different stuff, so hard to \"click\".

There is good and bac abt GEP, the GEPers are more challenged but i heard they have lots of projects to do. If they do well, grades may come in handy when trying for DSA at P6 but then again, I have also heard stories of GEPers who didnt do well for PSLE. The top PSLE in DD's school last yr was from mainstream class not GEP class. Just to share above here

[YY1205]

ctct61t:

YY1205:

yep, he is in 1st class.

I must say his FT really has done an amazing job!

Heard from many friends, Rulang is indeed a good school with a lot of responsible teachers.

Yes, DS' s FT is really a very good & responsible teacher.