DS also got into NYPS.

Do we contact school to find out what to get ready before school opens?

dagong99:

PiggyLalala:

[quote=\"kikoyo\"]Hi, I understand that there are many project assignment in GEP and students are expected to pick up the mainstream syllabus independently and quickly. It seems like GEP requires the students to be highly independent and able to self-discipline. So if one is very playful and not able to manage his time well, is GEP still a viable path? Hope to hear some advice from the experienced parents.


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I would say that the projects are quite manageable at least for the P4 this year. All the homework in GEP are worksheets based. Students are expected to do proper filing. If yr child is an independent learner, able to understand fr teachers' teaching, hates drills and practice, then I would say that yr kid shld enjoy the GE curriculum.Those who are really good in Maths will enjoy the program too. Those who enjoy writing and debating would enjoy the english lessons.

However, sad to say, usually only the good ones would be selected for competitions. Hence, I would say some of the average or below average students may just go through the GE program without the opportunity to take part in any competitions. This maybe demoralising to some kids. However, this also really depends on the HOD/teachers of the respective schools. Some believe in giving every pupil at least one chance of participating in the competitions. These are the great teachers. Education is not about bringing glory to the school only.

As for the friends, there is no worry at all. They will make many good friends. Since the class size is small, they get to know everyone.

As a parent, you sometimes have to bear with the frustrations of not knowing what is going on in the class. You simply have to trust your child and the teachers. There are also no assessment books or past year GEP papers for you to buy and practise. So the kids should be happy.

Just to share. :congrats: to those who are selected for the GEP this year.

Agree totally, less chance to participate in various competitions as now most are small fishes in big pond and both parents & kids have to manage their own expectations. No longer easy to get 90+ when they used to get in mainstream. [/quote]Pigylalala, dagong99: thanks so much for sharing. Some of the things u mentioned seem relevant to my DS characteristic: good in Maths, love to debate, hate drills & practices. In yr opinion, Will it cause self-esteem issue if the average or lower didn't get the opportunity in taking part in the competitions? Any idea if NH is 1 with teachers believing in students equal opportunity to hv the exposures?

GiftedGem:

kikoyo:

Hi, I understand that there are many project assignment in GEP and students are expected to pick up the mainstream syllabus independently and quickly. It seems like GEP requires the students to be highly independent and able to self-discipline. So if one is very playful and not able to manage his time well, is GEP still a viable path? Hope to hear some advice from the experienced parents.


Thanks...

Yes. Time management is an important element. Many a times, we have to remind the dateline submission. After all, they are still 10 yrs old kids. Personally, it takes both parent and child to clap. It is a growing process and u will notice the difference in yr child after a yr in GEP. DD looks at things fr different perspective now.

Thanks much for advice. As my DS2 and I didn't expect at all that he will be selected, his first reaction is he prefers to stay in the current school. As I hv heard cases where child can't cope and switch back to mainstream in a different school due to face issue, I am concerned if my DS will end up the same case. I m going around & seeking advice...

From what I hear, parents & children need to work together to manage the time still but it is achievable. Think there is still a big part in the child to have the consciousness in managing his own studies. Correct?

GiftedGem:

Lock:

Hi, My DS just got offered a place in GEP. We are now quite undecided mainly cos DS does not show a cut above the rest among those who are selected for GEP in his class. We are not sure if he really has what it takes to do GEP. Would like to hear from the experienced parents here.


Then, there's selection of school. Among all the 9 schs, I like ACS but I stay in the west. Does the choice of sch matter? What to look out for when choosing the sch.

TIA

Congrats! In some degree, the choice of Sch does matter. ACS is a good one as the boys are strong in Eng . U may want to consider the distance though since u are putting up in the west. Bt Timah area is traffic congested cos the arrays of reputable schools are near to one another. NH has a pool of gifted talents scoring Maths and Sci well.

Any parents with children in NH GEP? I stay in west and NH seems to be a good choice as far as distance is concerned. Keen to find out more from the experienced parents..

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Hi, I understand that there are many project assignment in GEP and students are expected to pick up the mainstream syllabus independently and quickly. It seems like GEP requires the students to be highly independent and able to self-discipline. So if one is very playful and not able to manage his time well, is GEP still a viable path? Hope to hear some advice from the experienced parents.


Thanks…