Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)

[phtthp]

autolycus\" post_id=\"2094289\" time=\"1672968308\" user_id=\"16143:

No, it wasn't like that at all.

Then,
can explain why

( SCGS, NYGH, RGS )

reject / turn down joining forces, with ACSI ?
Why \"No takers\", then ?

[autolycus]

phtthp\" post_id=\"2094292\" time=\"1672972769\" user_id=\"35251:

Then,
can explain why

( SCGS, NYGH, RGS )

reject / turn down joining forces, with ACSI ?
Why \"No takers\", then ?

SCGS wanted to remain independent IP for the longest time. In the end, they formed an awkward coalition. Culturally different from St Nicholas' and Catholic High.

NYGHS also wanted to remain independent, but clearly they are a natural feeder for HCI (JC).

RGSS and RI had no real choice but to collaborate, again, as natural feeders for RI (JC).

Similarly, it should have been ACS(I) + MGS from the beginning, but it didn't start off that way.

I won't go into details though. Many people still alive.

[cocacoco]

autolycus\" post_id=\"2094281\" time=\"1672935721\" user_id=\"16143:

IB.

Hi autolycus
In the assessment for IB intake in Sec 2 (from O level), is MT/HMT taken into consideration of the overall results?

If one with MT vs another with HMT, and one with HCL has overall of <80% vs excl HCL is 85%.

MT/HMT score is not critical across the different areas of year 5 and 6 of IB, though it is still compulsory in sec levels.

[autolycus]

cocacoco\" post_id=\"2094463\" time=\"1673146497\" user_id=\"194809:

Hi autolycus
In the assessment for IB intake in Sec 2 (from O level), is MT/HMT taken into consideration of the overall results?

If one with MT vs another with HMT, and one with HCL has overall of <80% vs excl HCL is 85%.

MT/HMT score is not critical across the different areas of year 5 and 6 of IB, though it is still compulsory in sec levels.

Yes, those results are taken into account. The main thing is that one of the subjects is a second language. In Year 5 and 6, the score for the second language (Group 2—Language Acquisition) is integral to the overall score, max 7 points.

[cocacoco]

autolycus\" post_id=\"2094469\" time=\"1673150974\" user_id=\"16143:

Yes, those results are taken into account. The main thing is that one of the subjects is a second language. In Year 5 and 6, the score for the second language (Group 2—Language Acquisition) is integral to the overall score, max 7 points.

If A taking CL get 85% vs B taking HCL get 80% but without HCL is above 85%?

[autolycus]

cocacoco\" post_id=\"2094471\" time=\"1673152481\" user_id=\"194809:

If A taking CL get 85% vs B taking HCL get 80% but without HCL is above 85%?

Each determination is on a case-by-case basis. If I were chairing the committee, there are two kinds of considerations: 1) if we admit A, we know for sure that A will take CL (in some form) during the IB years 5-6, and A will almost certainly score 7 points, which is good for A's results; 2) if we admit B, we know that B is an excellent student who does not have to take CL at all if she passes HCL at S4. This means that both A and B will do well, but B has more options for the IB, since passing HCL (which she certainly will) meets MOE requirements and she can then do ANY language she wants for IB second language.

Which student would I pick? I'd pick B if forced to, but if I could, I'd pick both. That's not to say that the current MGS team would do what I'd do, of course.

[00skyblue00]

That’s means A is certain to get invited to apply?

B will not get invited but can request to apply?
Also dependent on number of applicants?

[autolycus]

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2094475\" time=\"1673154314\" user_id=\"143605:

That's means A is certain to get invited to apply?
B will not get invited but can request to apply?
Also dependent on number of applicants?

I suspect MGS would invite both. However, life is uncertain, and things change.

[cocacoco]

autolycus\" post_id=\"2094472\" time=\"1673152984\" user_id=\"16143:

Each determination is on a case-by-case basis. If I were chairing the committee, there are two kinds of considerations: 1) if we admit A, we know for sure that A will take CL (in some form) during the IB years 5-6, and A will almost certainly score 7 points, which is good for A's results; 2) if we admit B, we know that B is an excellent student who does not have to take CL at all if she passes HCL at S4. This means that both A and B will do well, but B has more options for the IB, since passing HCL (which she certainly will) meets MOE requirements and she can then do ANY language she wants for IB second language.

Which student would I pick? I'd pick B if forced to, but if I could, I'd pick both. That's not to say that the current MGS team would do what I'd do, of course.

:thankyou: for sharing

[00skyblue00]

autolycus\" post_id=\"2094482\" time=\"1673157984\" user_id=\"16143:

I suspect MGS would invite both. However, life is uncertain, and things change.

Understand. Thank you.