All the best to parents of PSLE candidates

[Tianmo]

On 11/19/2024 at 2:41 PM, Lala81 said:

From what i see, POSB smart buddy is the most automated. 

Can track everything and also auto-debit. Excess like can transfer to kids POSB account.

Only downside is they still need their SSC (school smartcard) to get concession fares on MRT/bus travel.

 

I don't remember any of my kids used POSB smart buddy, so cannot comment. If you find it good, and it gets the job done, then just use it. 

Actually the school smart card like quite 万能 one, can do a lot of stuffs I think, but just be aware the refund quite troublesome.

 

[Lala81]

Ah well. She did below expectations, just outside of IP. 
Life is never smooth sailing. Just have to learn to roll with the blows.

 

[mersaylee]

On 11/20/2024 at 12:48 PM, Lala81 said:

Ah well. She did below expectations, just outside of IP. 
Life is never smooth sailing. Just have to learn to roll with the blows.

 

It's ok...sun still rise and shine another day despite being gloomy today...it's her life journey to venture...little setback in early stage is betterer...my gal now a tough cookie whom can fan for herself in most situations...i now a bit stress that she's habouring the thought of picking up the books again...my early retirement plan may need to postpone liao 😂

[Lala81]

On 11/20/2024 at 1:14 PM, mersaylee said:

It's ok...sun still rise and shine another day despite being gloomy today...it's her life journey to venture...little setback in early stage is betterer...my gal now a tough cookie whom can fan for herself in most situations...i now a bit stress that she's habouring the thought of picking up the books again...my early retirement plan may need to postpone liao 😂

Yeah, the value that is most important to me is Resilience. 

 

[Mason016]

There is the switch to IP in secondary 3 route for some schools. Second bite at the cherry. 

[Lala81]

On 11/20/2024 at 2:05 PM, Mason016 said:

There is the switch to IP in secondary 3 route for some schools. Second bite at the cherry. 

I know. But not really concerned about that for now. 

Choosing an SEC (O level) track in the IP girl schools.

 

[mersaylee]

On 11/20/2024 at 2:08 PM, Lala81 said:

I know. But not really concerned about that for now. 

Choosing an SEC (O level) track in the IP girl schools.

 

Remember to factor in her preference...but you have the veto power...i know...fake democracy...😁

[Lala81]

On 11/20/2024 at 4:05 PM, mersaylee said:

Remember to factor in her preference...but you have the veto power...i know...fake democracy...😁

Err it's my decision. But I'm a benevolent dictator.

At least i bother to check CCA available etc. 

Anyway if u go by distance and suitable schools based on grades, actually the first few choices are self evident. 

Just had some discussion with my wife earlier on WA for the bottom 3 choices. 

Edited November 20, 2024 by Lala81

[mersaylee]

On 11/20/2024 at 4:19 PM, Lala81 said:

Err it's my decision. But I'm a benevolent dictator.

At least i bother to check CCA available etc. 

Anyway if u go by distance and suitable schools based on grades, actually the first few choices are self evident. 

Just had some discussion with my wife earlier on WA for the bottom 3 choices. 

Benign dictator spotted...😁

I had to convince my 2 off springs on their preferences of skool...with my choice masked by my logics...😂

[Jman888]

On 11/20/2024 at 4:05 PM, mersaylee said:

Remember to factor in her preference...but you have the veto power...i know...fake democracy...😁

yah, like daddy narrow down few options for you, YOU CAN CHOOSE, is like head I win, flower also I win

 

[mersaylee]

On 11/20/2024 at 7:10 PM, Jman888 said:

yah, like daddy narrow down few options for you, YOU CAN CHOOSE, is like head I win, flower also I win

 

That's what my wife did to my son...all her preferences...i fought for him to choose his own cca...i did the best i could liao...wife wanted to have her own list on that as well...😅

[Tohto]

On 11/20/2024 at 2:08 PM, Lala81 said:

I know. But not really concerned about that for now. 

Choosing an SEC (O level) track in the IP girl schools.

 

SCGS ?

My younger girl from there, but the IP class.

Edited November 20, 2024 by Tohto

[Tohto]

On 11/20/2024 at 4:05 PM, mersaylee said:

Remember to factor in her preference...but you have the veto power...i know...fake democracy...😁

Mine make all their own decisions.. I no veto..

If not now won't be in NYC and Brisbane... and lao peh poçket big hole..

[Lala81]

On 11/20/2024 at 8:09 PM, Tohto said:

SCGS ?

My younger girl from there, but the IP class.

She got AL9. Definitely underperformed her friends.

Only can choose st nics and Cedar SEC as the best options. Nan chiau as the 3rd option. 

SCGS is AL8 for both IP and O levels. 

She actually got 1 for both languages. But she got 3 for math and 4 for science. 

I just pointed out to her just now, how can you lose 13-18% of the math paper to careless mistakes... Criminally careless. Have to 反省。

 

Edited November 20, 2024 by Lala81

[Lala81]

On 11/20/2024 at 8:13 PM, Tohto said:

Mine make all their own decisions.. I no veto..

If not now won't be in NYC and Brisbane... and lao peh poçket big hole..

Tertiary level of course they have to make their own decision. 

[Tohto]

On 11/20/2024 at 8:20 PM, Lala81 said:

She got AL9. Definitely underperformed her friends.

Only can choose st nics and Cedar SEC as the best options. Nan chiau as the 3rd option. 

SCGS is AL8 for both IP and O levels. 

She actually got 1 for both languages. But she got 3 for math and 4 for science. 

I just pointed out to her just now, how can you lose 13-18% of the math paper to careless mistakes... Criminally careless. Have to 反省。

 

Don't understand how the new pointing system work 😅

Doesn't bother me to go understand 😂

[Tohto]

On 11/20/2024 at 8:29 PM, Lala81 said:

Tertiary level of course they have to make their own decision. 

Their Secondary,  Poly, JC all they pick their own. 

[Mkl22]

On 11/20/2024 at 8:20 PM, Lala81 said:

She got AL9. Definitely underperformed her friends.

Only can choose st nics and Cedar SEC as the best options. Nan chiau as the 3rd option. 

SCGS is AL8 for both IP and O levels. 

She actually got 1 for both languages. But she got 3 for math and 4 for science. 

I just pointed out to her just now, how can you lose 13-18% of the math paper to careless mistakes... Criminally careless. Have to 反省。

 

Still single digit, ok la. Many years down the road no one cares about PLSE. 
Just be a good encouraging dad.