Rosyth

[twinkle08]

Hi parents


Would like to find out the following pertaining to Rosyth:-

1) How do they do class placement for P1. Streaming or random or ?
2) If a child is weak in certain subject, how does the school support the learning? Remedial or own tutition or ?


Thanks.

[singmathstutor]

simple2005:

Hi,


Anyone can tell me when does CCA start for the children. I'm getting conflicting information, some say by P2 should have a CCA?

Thanks.

Cheers,
Chubby

Hi, from what I understand, I think the school does not really encourage P1 or P2 students to sign up for CCA. But if parents have a strong interest for their child to be in a specific CCA, you can make arrangements to talk to the teacher-in-charge of the CCA to see if your child is eligible to join. It's a case by case basis.

[singmathstutor]

serenejz:

Hi parents,


For those who has done PV in this sch, if I stay less than 1 km and do PV? Is it gurantee tat I will get into the sch? Do I still need ballotting under Phase 2B?

Thanks for the advise.

Hi serenejz, I'm was in the same situation as you last year. Well, let's put it this way, I won't say this is 100% guaranteed that your child would be accepted but one thing's for sure, you will definitely be in the priority list for the cohort of PVs. So your PV peers who are outside 1km would have more to worry than you. Also, I'm not so sure is if there is any difference in \"weightage\" between the different groups within phase 2B. Lastly, for the record, I don't think there was any balloting in the Rosyth's history in phase 2B (within 1km). Hope that helps to calm your nerves!

[singmathstutor]

Cartier:

Does anyone know when is Rosyth converting into single session? Or have you heard any news if Rosyth will be relocating to a different site?


Thanks.

Hi Cartier
I don't think relocating is a possibility. Converting to a single session should be done by 2016 as stipulated by MOE.

[singmathstutor]

twinkle08:

Hi parents


Would like to find out the following pertaining to Rosyth:-

1) How do they do class placement for P1. Streaming or random or ?
2) If a child is weak in certain subject, how does the school support the learning? Remedial or own tutition or ?


Thanks.

Hi twinkle08,
1. P1 should be done by random.
2. I guess should be remedial.

[Pen88n]

singmathstutor:

serenejz:

Hi parents,


For those who has done PV in this sch, if I stay less than 1 km and do PV? Is it gurantee tat I will get into the sch? Do I still need ballotting under Phase 2B?

Thanks for the advise.

Hi serenejz, I'm was in the same situation as you last year. Well, let's put it this way, I won't say this is 100% guaranteed that your child would be accepted but one thing's for sure, you will definitely be in the priority list for the cohort of PVs. So your PV peers who are outside 1km would have more to worry than you. Also, I'm not so sure is if there is any difference in \"weightage\" between the different groups within phase 2B. Lastly, for the record, I don't think there was any balloting in the Rosyth's history in phase 2B (within 1km). Hope that helps to calm your nerves!

Correction: I had a fren who had to ballot for phase 2B for Rosyth, but that is in the dragon year. So far, very few for Rosyth phase 2B needs balloting. Having said that, I understand the PV is very difficult to get in for Rosyth.

[singmathstutor]

Pen88n:

singmathstutor:

[quote=\"serenejz\"]Hi parents,


For those who has done PV in this sch, if I stay less than 1 km and do PV? Is it gurantee tat I will get into the sch? Do I still need ballotting under Phase 2B?

Thanks for the advise.

Hi serenejz, I'm was in the same situation as you last year. Well, let's put it this way, I won't say this is 100% guaranteed that your child would be accepted but one thing's for sure, you will definitely be in the priority list for the cohort of PVs. So your PV peers who are outside 1km would have more to worry than you. Also, I'm not so sure is if there is any difference in \"weightage\" between the different groups within phase 2B. Lastly, for the record, I don't think there was any balloting in the Rosyth's history in phase 2B (within 1km). Hope that helps to calm your nerves!

Correction: I had a fren who had to ballot for phase 2B for Rosyth, but that is in the dragon year. So far, very few for Rosyth phase 2B needs balloting. Having said that, I understand the PV is very difficult to get in for Rosyth.[/quote]I'm sorry that I've made a slight mistake here. There were indeed balloting at phase 2B in year 2006 and 2007 but the balloting was to \"eliminate\" only one entry. Eg, 42 entries, 41 vacancies. In any case, I believe the school allowed the extra entry to be admitted after deliberation. So PVs can still rest at ease.
Yes, I do agree that PVs are very difficult to be selected. Some other schools don't even require PVs because they have enough entries from other groups in phase 2B!

[pummanuel]

singmathstutor:

Hi Cartier
I don't think relocating is a possibility. Converting to a single session should be done by 2016 as stipulated by MOE.

I spoke to the school and was told MOE has postponed the deadline to 2017. No detailed plans yet but the school will likely move to a holding site around 2013-2014, upgrade the current premises and move back by 2017. Of course, these are subjected to changes in MOE's plan.

[pummanuel]

singmathstutor:

I'm sorry that I've made a slight mistake here. There were indeed balloting at phase 2B in year 2006 and 2007 but the balloting was to \"eliminate\" only one entry. Eg, 42 entries, 41 vacancies. In any case, I believe the school allowed the extra entry to be admitted after deliberation. So PVs can still rest at ease.
Yes, I do agree that PVs are very difficult to be selected. Some other schools don't even require PVs because they have enough entries from other groups in phase 2B!

I understand from PVs that in 2006, 8 people were balloted out, some from the grassroots, some from the PVs. In 2007, 1 PV was balloted out. I believe this PV's child would have been accepted post P1 registration.

[pummanuel]

twinkle08:

Hi parents


Would like to find out the following pertaining to Rosyth:-

1) How do they do class placement for P1. Streaming or random or ?
2) If a child is weak in certain subject, how does the school support the learning? Remedial or own tutition or ?


Thanks.

My friend is with Rosyth's PSG and was involved in the P1 reading test. She said the children were asked to read a list of high frequency words and the results range from full marks to a few marks. The school randomly allocated the children to their classes but took note of those who needed help and gave them special attention. I didn't ask what specific help was given though.

Another friend's daughter who is in P5 is weak in English & Maths as parents are not well educated. Her form teacher called them after CA1 to discuss with them the areas that their daughter can improve on and what the parents could do. Then she provided them with a list of recommended readings.

The teacher also enquired the secondary school they have in mind and estimated the average score their daughter needs for the 4 subjects. The teacher told them the neighbourhood secondary school they have chosen is a good choice as it has a nurturing culture. She said given their daughter's reserved and quiet personality, it's important she goes to such a school, which the parents totally agreed.

The parents were so grateful for the advice that they heeded them immediately. After SA1, the teacher called to update them on the progress.

I thought it was very nice of this teacher.