DD shortlisted for Dance TA. :please:


Does anyone know what are the chances % of getting CO?
Or any helpful info, pls share, TIA!

Hi,

I'm exploring ACS Barker secondary as an option for my boy. From what i read online, it's been positive stuff.
https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/218645/iama_secondary_school_student_from_acs_barker_ask/

Plus points:
- Christian environment, values based
- School facilities, eg sports hall
- Their uniform/ jerseys look great
- More balanced approach to studies; not overly academic relative to top schools like RI and HWC.

However, i also heard abt the school's hooligan reputation. Not sure if its unfounded or an urban legend, hope someone with recent experience of ACS Barker can share. Thanks!

I think most parents wd agree, that during the teen phase, the school environment and peers influences greatly the behaviour and mannerisms of the individual. This is esp true for boys.

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DS2 was accepted into his 1st choice secondary school via DSA (basketball). Following the footsteps of his brother (DS1) in 2019 also thru DSA (basketball). Sibling rivalry, DS2 refused to go to the same secondary school as DS1. I’m glad still that both schools are great schools both academically and in sports. And are basketball powerhouse.

If not for DSA and relying on their mediocre academic results alone, it would be impossible to get into their choice schools. For DSA route via sports, 1-1 coaching and strength conditioning sessions to have that extra edge is critical. During the year of DSA itself, both my boys went thru intensive 1-1 coaching to brush up their skills, speed, stamina and sighting. Glad that their effort paid off.

Let me know if anyone needs advice on DSA (basketball) for pre-covid (based on 2019) and covid year (based on 2021). 😅

Hi Kiasu_pig

I'm keen to find out more abt DSA basketball. My boy will be DSA exercise in 2023, P5 this year. What are there differences between the 2 DSA intakes you experienced? Covid year there is no NSG , so were the criteria very different?

Also my boy is skilled and trains intensively with basketball academy, but he is average height cuz havent hit growth spurt yet. Was height a big factor for your boys' successful DSA via basketball?

We have shortlisted: Catholic High, Maris Stella High, Anglican High, maybe ACS (Barker)

Thanks for sharing!!!

phtthp:

depend on which school, you prefer.


both St Margaret primary and SCGS primary : are affliated to their respective Secondary schools.

if u prefer affliation to SCGS Secondary \"O\" level, instead of affliation to St Margaret Secondary \"O\" level, then enrol your girl into SCGS primary.

Anyway, your daughter will come under the AL PSLE marking points system, no longer under the old T-score system.
you mentioned that your daughter registering in 2018, for P1 registration ?
means she will be Primary 1, in 2019 ?
working backwards : means she was born in 2012, thus sitting for PSLE in Y2024 ?

Perhaps go find out under new PSLE system, for affliation : which Secondary school is easier to go back to, for O level. ?

example

to enter affliated SCGS Secondary : need to score lowest or minimum how many AL points, at PSLE (2024) ?
likewise, ask the same qn, to enter affliated St Margaret Secondary
then, compare these 2 different schools' requirement(s)

Thanks for pointing it out abt the new PSLE system. Yes she's born 2012, dragon year. I will go read up more on that. The good thing abt both schools is the affiliation all the way to JC level.

Hi


I’m an ex-st Margaret’s girl n we like to get some of your feedback on the school, as my DD primary one registration will be in 2018. Also in particular I am struggling to decide between St. Margs or SCGS (of which I’m alumni), and against what many people seem to say, I’m leaning more towards St margs. And this is because:
1. A Christian environment with values and teachings imparted – any parent felt that the kids have benefitted from this? I’m an Anglican so the sch is really a right fit, tho I believe parents still hold the key to bringing up the child in the right way, the sch environment and fellow friends still have some influence and effect
2. Contrast this with the common sentiment that SCGS has too many wealthy folk. To me, the point in SCGS’ favour is the affiliation to secondary sch which I rly enjoyed going to myself and I agree that most SCGS girls from the Sec sch are v articulate and empowered (with knowledge and confidence), n go on to illustrious careers or become professionals like Doctors n Lawyers. Tho I don’t expect that of my child, I don’t want to feel like I robbed her of a place that cd bring out her max potential
3. After school care. Any comments on the after sch care? If there is a good aft sch care that I can entrust DD to, il feel more at ease to continue as a FTWM.
4. Last of all, I’m a bit swayed that many pp are fighting tooth and nail to get their DD to SCGS and here I am, giving it away. Will any of u have advice for me or perspective having had gone thru this? There was mention abt SMPS being tier 2 sch at page 179, and easy to get in…that made me a bit sad cuz I was from the Pri sch n i spse SCGS is considered tier 1 sch and the one to vy for.

Thanks in adv!