zac's mum\" post_id=\"1958051\" time=\"1578484678\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1958051 time=1578484678 user_id=53606]
Based on your sample calculation for 5 Express classes,

Assuming 1 class 40 Pax.
5 classes 200 pax.

0.2 x 200 = 40 non-affiliated can enter if there are 5 Express classes

- the COP is a floating COP determined by market forces. Therefore the top 40 non-affiliated scorers who applied to PLMGSS will be allowed to enter.

Based on 5 Express classes senario, 200 - 40 = 160 affiliated girls

- again, the COP is also a floating COP (not a fixed COP which some CHIJ schools have). Therefore the top 160 affiliated scorers who put PLMGSS as first choice will be allowed to stay. The rest have to go elsewhere. Hence market forces will push the girls to study harder for PSLE if they want to stay. Or try DSA if they have a talent that the school wants.

My personal guess is that there are plenty of non-affiliated girls living in the northeast area (actually by sheer numbers, just generally more kids living in NE), who wish to go to a good all-girls school. Just that some of them are afraid to apply due to scared of cliques etc. Not sure if there were any reserved places left unfilled. So got example the 261 cut off could be due to <40 applied, maybe eg only 10 applied and the 10th scored 261???[/quote]

sembgal\" post_id=\"1958043\" time=\"1578480729\" user_id=\"5559:

Assuming 1 class 40 Pax. 4 classes 160 pax.
5 classes 200 pax.
0.2 x 160 = 32 non-affiliated can enter if there are 4 Express classes.
Based on 4 Express classes scenario, 160 - 32 = 128 affiliated girls can enter


0.2 x 200 = 40 non- affiliated can enter if there are 5 Express classes
Based on 5 Express classes senario, 200 - 40 = 160 affiliated girls

0.2 (20% reserved for non-affiliated)

sembgal\" post_id=\"1957915\" time=\"1578447210\" user_id=\"5559:

Affiliated cutoff for 2019 is 205 as compared to affiliated cutoff for 2018 at 212.

sembgal\" post_id=\"1957864\" time=\"1578405497\" user_id=\"5559:

Before 2020, there were 4 classes of express. In 2020, there are 5 classes of Express (due to the 20% of non-affiliated ruling affecting those 2019 PSLE students). Cut off points could drop due to increase in supply of 1 additional class.

If 2021, will there be 4 Express or 5 Express classes? Got to check it out as this will affect the cut off points.

The non-affiliated highest T-score was 261 despite the reduction of cut-off point declined to 237 from previous 2 years of 250. Non-affiliated: 237 to 261. The calibre of non-affiliated girls could be academically-inclined by looking at the spectrum of T-score.

TWU\" post_id=\"1954883\" time=\"1576995264\" user_id=\"122553:

sembgal\" post_id=\"1954497\" time=\"1576838447\" user_id=\"5559:

[quote=phtthp post_id=1954451 time=1576833698 user_id=35251]
But inside above listing, I have checked, do not see any Girls' school drastic stop in COP. Which school, may we know?

From the list, what I saw was
Woodgrove -6,
Woodlands Ring, -5

To me, think these drop are drastic, but not sure why.

You are very smart! Sure can check this out. You just need to refer to past ten years cut off score history and dig out the school’s info and name.

Dino\" post_id=\"1957093\" time=\"1578039423\" user_id=\"6726:

sweetbaby\" post_id=\"1957087\" time=\"1578038210\" user_id=\"16633:

Anyone knows cut off point for Cedar? Thx

i only remember that o levels is 249.... IP can't remember

sweetbaby\" post_id=\"1957087\" time=\"1578038210\" user_id=\"16633:

Anyone knows cut off point for Cedar? Thx

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1956782\" time=\"1577938379\" user_id=\"2964:

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1956773\" time=\"1577937209\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1956773 time=1577937209 user_id=53606]

First day of school, I had thought, means to report to school for the year. I didnt think it meant first day of lessons. Like all the pri 1s go to school today right? But not for lessons right? And when we say first day of school for p1 is today right?

Ri JC is following JC terms which start on 6th, no confusion there, but I think the question was about which sec sch start on 6th? To which my guess is that the sec sch that start on 6th are the schools that are also JCs.

oh ya, didn't realise until u point it out about the IP schools (with JCs) starting on 6th Jan. I know RV, SJI, NJC not starting today but DHS and NYGH did start today.

Timmy21\" post_id=\"1956751\" time=\"1577932693\" user_id=\"122721:

juz curious how many schools pushed back the starting day to 6th Jan (Mon)?

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1956773\" time=\"1577937209\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1956773 time=1577937209 user_id=53606]

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1956762\" time=\"1577934844\" user_id=\"2964:

Don’t think so. Today my FB feed got friends posted about their kids starting at RGS (Secondary) and RI (JC section). Albeit in polo T. So maybe just Orientation?

First day of school, I had thought, means to report to school for the year. I didnt think it meant first day of lessons. Like all the pri 1s go to school today right? But not for lessons right? And when we say first day of school for p1 is today right?

Ri JC is following JC terms which start on 6th, no confusion there, but I think the question was about which sec sch start on 6th? To which my guess is that the sec sch that start on 6th are the schools that are also JCs.

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1956762\" time=\"1577934844\" user_id=\"2964:

Timmy21\" post_id=\"1956751\" time=\"1577932693\" user_id=\"122721:

juz curious how many schools pushed back the starting day to 6th Jan (Mon)?

It should only be the schools that are also JCs?

Timmy21\" post_id=\"1956751\" time=\"1577932693\" user_id=\"122721:

juz curious how many schools pushed back the starting day to 6th Jan (Mon)?

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1956412\" time=\"1577754056\" user_id=\"28674:

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1956309\" time=\"1577697002\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1956309 time=1577697002 user_id=53606]...Instead, students spend their days solving real-world problems and developing the skills of self-direction, collaboration, and reflection, all of which prepare them to succeed in college, thrive in today’s workplace, and lead a secure and fulfilled life.

I've not heard about this Summit model, but this line above sounds like Odyessy of the Mind! I recall reading up about it when my daughter was in sec school, but she didn't join in the end, for various reasons. I believe quite a few schools in Singapore take part. You can read up on it:

https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/

Of course, it's in addition to regular schoolwork, not what the Summit model seems to be. In Singapore, no matter what, schools will always prioritise exams. However, parents can decide not to go all out for exam grades and try to balance \"real world\" activities with doing enough studying to do reasonably well in exams (depends on what \"reasonably well\" means to each person). And not every test and exam really counts, anyway. Doing well in the exams that count doesn't mean going all out in studying throughout the year; smart studying throughout and intensive effort for shorter periods can be good enough.[/quote]