Since cedar is part of VCA, would like to highlight the 2 cedar teams who won the 2017 NEmation competition. :congrats:



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Integer:

VJC did well for the 2016 A level examinations, improving over the previous year's performance.


Mean Rank Points : 84.4
At least 3 H2 distinctions : 53%

Congratulations and Well Done, Class of 2015!

Nil Sine Labore.

http://victoriajc.moe.edu.sg/

:congrats: :rahrah: :rahrah:

rains:

Incidentally, I was talking to an ex-IPJC lecturer/tutor and I asked her the question:

Who are usually the ones at the bottom of the cohort at A levels in terms of results ie. the IP or JAE students?

Surprisingly, she said it's the IP students. Her reason: IP students go in via PSLE results and along the way, for some reason, they may not be suitable for the school, especially at JC level, be it culture, curriculum or other things I have no idea about.

The JAE students enter the IPJC using their O levels results which require them to get 2 or 3 points for entry. They are the cream of the crop, so naturally, they tend to do well at A levels as well.

She also mentioned that at the beginning stage of JC1, JAE students tend to do better as they are more exam-smart, but after the transition period, there is no difference in the performance between the IP and JAE students generally.

I am no expert in the topic. Just happened to chance upon this post and thought I could share what was shared with me.

Well, it depends on how 'ex' this IPJC teacher is. She may not be updated in her information.
In the past, not many who qualified for IP would choose the IP path as IP was new and there were uncertainties. Hence many 'cream of the PSLE crop' will still be in the JAE cohort. But these days, most top PSLE students will prefer IP over O levels path.
Morever, I feel that the curriculum of IP these days are geared towards advanced learning. Some are taught GP at Y1/2. Some are to choose their A levels subject combination in Y3 and most are taught A level math in Y3/4. As such, JAE pupils are likely to fall behind their fella JC IP mates, with perhaps the exception of some DSAed IP students.
Just my 2 cents worth.

I wonder if there is a specific thread for 2017 JC posting results??

This year seems to be quieter than the past.
But hopefully, it is created for providing information, encouragement and ‘positive’ views only, and not a JC COP ‘battle’ forum…

kiasumeme:

My son got into ACJC Science with nett 7.

Congrats!!

mellory:

My dd posted to VJC Arts, her L1R5 11-4 net 7, what a surprise!!! :rahrah:

Congrats!!

jangoh:

Hi, I'm looking for advice with regards to DSA via shooting or sailing please. Thanks

Sent you a pm. However, it's still stuck in my outbox. Please let me know if you haven't received it.

Lionhesrted:

Not sure on the full details. But from what my boy heard (including from friends in other top schools), VS O level results surpassed other boys' schools and is close to the results of the other top girls' schools like Cedar.


Was there on the day results were released. The school achieved 100% of students achieving at least 5 O level passes, and 100% of students can go JC/CI. In many subjects (English, Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics), the school's distinction rate is way above national average for distinction. For Additional Mathematics, the distinction rate was 80+%.

My boy's performance surprised himself too as he did not expect himself to do so well. He was very thankful to the school and teachers as he found it challenging all the way to the O level. From what I can see, the VS school leaders and teachers work very hard and do their best for the students under their charge.

The teachers have regular remediation/consultation with the students to help them master the skills and concepts from Lower Sec to Upper Sec. The Principal, Vice Principals, Year Head and Teachers also speak to the boys regularly to encourage them. For Sec 4 students, the Principal also writes a postcard for everyone of them and gives to the students before their last day of school. For students who are not doing well, there is close monitoring and support. Principal/Vice-Principals/Year Heads/HODs/Form Teachers will discuss with parents at PTM on support strategies and what the child will need to work on. Can be every term if the child is really not doing well. Who parents see depends on how bad the boy's academic performance is.

In fact, I have friend whose son went into VS by DSA. He had to see the Principal, Year Head and Form Teachers with the son 3 times in Sec 4. The boy was also monitored regularly by Year Head under the Guidance Programme. In earlier years, he had to see the VP, Year Head and Form Teachers. Eventually, the boy did well and got the results better than what he was aiming for.

It was an achievement for the boy as his PSLE score was way below the school's COP for the year and VS boys all do Additional Mathematics and Pure Sciences at Upper Sec which are not easy subjects (especially with the new exam syllabus, which requires thinking and application). Unlike other schools, VS boys don't do combined Science or POA which would be easier to score. All students typically start Sec 3 with 8 subjects ie. 2 languages, 2 Mathematics, 2/3 Pure Science subjects, and 2 Humanities.

:congrats:
to your DS, Lionhesrted.
Thanks for sharing!
Well done, Victorians! :rahrah: :rahrah:

thefunnyguy:

How did Victoria do for o level??

Not sure about the details but the boys got half a day off yesterday to celebrate its excellent O level results.

Usually it's a full day off but MOE doesn't allow that these days.

Hi, I would like to know how students find the 2016 A level GP and Chemistry paper 2?

How well do you think the teachers have prepared you?
I would appreciate any input.
TIA.