Victoria School
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happymum8:
Congratulations to all Victorian :celebrate:Extracted from OVA's facebook:
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what a relief... newly announced IP programme brings Cedar Girls to the Victoria family, which Victoria School started in 1876.
now we dont need worry some govt appointed VS/VJC principal forcing us to go co-ed from Sec 1 to 4.... and (hopefully) dont need worry about VS and VJC competing for students...
when first hea...rd VS and Cedar is confirmed (on Straits Times) as new IP schools on 30 ...Aug..., my 1st worry is that VS might go IP separately, while happy VS doing IP and can keep retaining better students, i do worry that would put us in direct Competition with VJC (similar as IF VJC started the last year proposed \"6yr IP\") ...
this outcome is the best for all 3 schools , VS need not go Co-ed & with IP status can ensure VS continue to attract top boys students (while maintaining O level options), Cedar tie up with VJC , & VJC can have feeder schools with good IP students from VS and Cedar in future (and VS - VJC dont compete for students!)\"
p/s: I don't know why I like this school so much even though I am not related in any way with this school. Haha -
tutormum:
Does it really make a difference? :? VS has already been feeding those who have done well in sec 1 and 2 to VJC for IP program. The only difference may be more boys will be given a chance to do IP. For weaker students, they still have to take the O level instead. In fact, if the boys are given the option to do IP when they enter sec 1 next year, does it mean that by sec 3 they can opt out if they don't have the cut while other boys will be given the place instead? If this is the case, the present system of choosing sec2 boys for the IP in VJC is less disruptive. Unless of course, they do away with the present system. I'm
that DS3 get chosen for the program next year and doesn't lose the chance due to the new changes. :xedfingers:
i somehow disagree and i think IP makes a difference.... esp. so since the PM say IP is \"good\".... all top grade schools already gone IP - IF even St Nics, Cath High and SJI and MGS all gone IP and leaves VS behind the situation for VS would be rather unpromising...in attracting top scoring PSLE boys into VS.... and if VS didnt even go IP, more wont consider VS and go to Cath HIgh, ACSi or SJI ... so it is abit of no choice..... but go IP way.
but the lastest IP-cum O level is very ideal for VS to continue her traditional as good school for whole spectrum of Singapore... not just the rich, not just those of chinese ancestry... including all races, including eurasians....& including a significant students OF middle or lower working class families .... because the COP of VS is around top 10-15% ..... with IP, VS can get the top 5-10% doing IP ... and yet still retain classes of O level course to cater to the rest of the boys in top 12-15% doing O level which likely quite a number from ordinary households staying in HDB flats.... VS can continue maintaining her background as a school for all races and social classes... not just for the rich and advantage who may better qualify for IP classes through tuition... or better study environment...
however, VS cant afford to ignore the IP students as it is clear that since some top schools went SAP in 80s , independent earlier on and later IP scheme... more top PSLE boys scorers had chosen Chinese High and RI to be their first choices and maybe other SAP schools, relatively lesser come to VS.... unlike in the 50s - early 80s when VS is able to get really top end primary school boys.... so i think this IP cum O level path is the ideal outcome and can REALLY help REVERSE the trend ... Kudos to all VS old boys who made this possible...! -
happymum8:
this, since is from FB and from the context is from an old Victorian commenting / exchanging views with other Victorians ... not official OVA statement...; this should be quite clear. i say just in case any one took it as OVA statement ....Extracted from OVA's facebook:
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what a relief... newly announced IP programme brings Cedar Girls to the Victoria family, which Victoria School started in 1876.
now we dont need worry some govt appointed VS/VJC principal forcing us to go co-ed from Sec 1 to 4.... and (hopefully) dont need worry about VS and VJC competing for students...
when first hea...rd VS and Cedar is confirmed (on Straits Times) as new IP schools on 30 ...Aug..., my 1st worry is that VS might go IP separately, while happy VS doing IP and can keep retaining better students, i do worry that would put us in direct Competition with VJC (similar as IF VJC started the last year proposed \"6yr IP\") ...
this outcome is the best for all 3 schools , VS need not go Co-ed & with IP status can ensure VS continue to attract top boys students (while maintaining O level options), Cedar tie up with VJC , & VJC can have feeder schools with good IP students from VS and Cedar in future (and VS - VJC dont compete for students!)\" -
ycpang:
my uncle (old-time) was from VS and used to share with me so much about the school...
Congratulations to all Victorian :celebrate:happymum8:
Extracted from OVA's facebook:
\"
what a relief... newly announced IP programme brings Cedar Girls to the Victoria family, which Victoria School started in 1876.
now we dont need worry some govt appointed VS/VJC principal forcing us to go co-ed from Sec 1 to 4.... and (hopefully) dont need worry about VS and VJC competing for students...
when first hea...rd VS and Cedar is confirmed (on Straits Times) as new IP schools on 30 ...Aug..., my 1st worry is that VS might go IP separately, while happy VS doing IP and can keep retaining better students, i do worry that would put us in direct Competition with VJC (similar as IF VJC started the last year proposed \"6yr IP\") ...
this outcome is the best for all 3 schools , VS need not go Co-ed & with IP status can ensure VS continue to attract top boys students (while maintaining O level options), Cedar tie up with VJC , & VJC can have feeder schools with good IP students from VS and Cedar in future (and VS - VJC dont compete for students!)\"
p/s: I don't know why I like this school so much even though I am not related in any way with this school. Haha
i used to stay in changi and it was too far for me to travel to jalan besar in those days, or else i would have chosen VS too...sob... -
and my uncle used to say that VS need to bring back its glory days when it could rival RI, like what HCI is doing now
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I think VS still maintains its charm.
The boys are mostly well mannered, cheerful, worked as a team and less of individualistics.
The school compound has the feel of community belonging and not as cold as the top schools as mentioned.
Don’t think the VS boys would want to go so much in rivaling those top schools.
They will maintain the Victorian’s spirit of being all & well rounded boys!
A Gentleman, Sportsman & Professional! -
happymum8:
\"I do not live in Victoria. Victoria lives in me.\" :celebrate:I think VS still maintains its charm.
The boys are mostly well mannered, cheerful, worked as a team and less of individualistics.
The school compound has the feel of community belonging and not as cold as the top schools as mentioned.
Don't think the VS boys would want to go so much in rivaling those top schools.
They will maintain the Victorian's spirit of being all & well rounded boys!
A Gentleman, Sportsman & Professional!
Oh btw, not all top schools are \"cold\". I know HCI certainly isn't.
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ycpang:
Certainly a great phrase by Shervin Lim (VS 2008)!
\"I do not live in Victoria. Victoria lives in me.\" :celebrate:happymum8:
I think VS still maintains its charm.
The boys are mostly well mannered, cheerful, worked as a team and less of individualistics.
The school compound has the feel of community belonging and not as cold as the top schools as mentioned.
Don't think the VS boys would want to go so much in rivaling those top schools.
They will maintain the Victorian's spirit of being all & well rounded boys!
A Gentleman, Sportsman & Professional!
Oh btw, not all top schools are \"cold\". I know HCI certainly isn't.
'Above all, always do the RIGHT things Right!
Nil Sine Labore.' quote Mr Low -
Quote from VS website
Principal's note
8 September 2010
Dear Parents, Old Boys and Victorians,
Victoria School to offer the IP in 2012
As announced by the Ministry of Education, Victoria School will offer the Integrated Programme (IP) in 2012 at the Sec 1 level. Similarly, Cedar Girls' Secondary School will do likewise. Students on the IP will be on the thru-train to offer the A level at Victoria Junior College.
VS will continue to offer the O level programme. As the affliated school to VJC, VS students will continue to have access to VJC via the JC admission based on their O level results.
Attached is a list of FAQs for reference to questions you might have on the IP.
Click here to view/download the FAQs.
Nil Sine Labore.
Low Eng Teong, Principal -
Invitation to Victoria School’s Open House 2010
Dear Parents and Primary 6 Pupils (Boys),
Victoria School is pleased to invite you to our 2010 Open House – Writing Your Future @ Victoria School. This event would be an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about our school culture, the curriculum we offer and the expectations we have of our Victorians.
You will have the chance to meet our current students and participate in some fun activities organised for them. You can also catch a glimpse of our sprawling school compound, our facilities and some performances by our cultural groups. Our staff will also be on hand to answer any queries that you may have about the Victoria School learning experience.
The details of Victoria School’s Open House 2010 are as follow:
Date: 30 October 2010, Saturday
Time: 0900 – 1200 hrs
Location: Victoria School
2 Siglap Link
Singapore 448880
Thank you for your kind attention and we look forward to seeing you come 30 October!
Yours sincerely,
Low Eng Teong
Principal
Victoria School
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