99.95 for all maths/chem/phys/mayb eng (3 Viewers)

[richz]

omg, the class of 04 from sgs did well, all of whom are here received a uai of 99+

 

[shafqat]

nah, not really
only those above 99 are tutoring

 

[richz]

did u work hard to get 99+?

 

[shafqat]

sorta...
not as much as i couldve, but enough i suppose

 

[richz]

were u naturally talented then?

 

[shafqat]

it would be arrogant of me to answer that question
anyway everyone is talented in their own way, its up to them to fulfill their potential

 

[richz]

But your school is full of nerds (no offence to you)..

anyway does your school place pressure on you to perform?

 

[shafqat]

umm, no i dont think our school really pressures us

 

[richz]

o thats interesting, cuz 4 years ago (yr 9)when i decided to change from a public school to a private one, my parents were deciding to send me to grammar. But the headmaster said to my parents "If your son, doesnt feel he will get 90% in all tests (application tests), i dont think its a good idea to apply."

 

[shafqat]

lol
i think thats cos they accept fewer pple later that it might be harder to get in?
i dunno

 

[richz]

yeah thats what i think too.

 

[nit]

nah, there's not that much pressure to perform at our school - they want the top 30 or so to perform, but they realise that everyone has their own talents, so as long as you've got a certain level of aptitude (ie proficiency with respect to literacy, writing skills, communication etc) they don't mind too much. What Dr Vallance could have been referring to was that there are only a limited number of places available to applicants in yr 9/10 etc and that you'd need to do well in the entrance exams to get in.

Edit: OK, this is a fairly redundant comment now.

 

[pinkly]

Oh yes, you'll definitely get a reply after reviving a two year old thread.