1. RGS SWIMMING OPEN HOUSE 2008 10 th May 2008 8am-10am Cyber Learning Centre

2. Itinerary TimeEventIntroductionAction by: 8:00am – 8.10am Welcome and introduction to Executive committee · Welcome speech by Ms. Ong · A introduction to the Executive committee [Exco] to the parents and guests · Ms Mariette Ong Captains & EXCO · Swim Team · All guests 8.10am – 8.30am Games/ Briefing on RP, life in RGS Swimmers interact while briefing helps parents understand how RP benefits students · Ms Mariette Ong All guests S Swimmers 8.30am – 9.15am Briefing on DSA procedure · Parents will better understand how to go about applying for DSA- swimming for their daughters to get into RGS · Ms. Ong All guests 9.15am – 9.25am Q&A Session· · All guests · Swim Team Parents can pose questions to Ms. Ong or the swim team about the RGS System/ DSA Application and Procedure etc.

3. Itinerary 9.25am – 9.45am School TourA brief tour and introduction to the facilities that RGS offers · To get the guests familiar with RGS · Upper Secondary swimmers will help interact with the guests and explain to them further · P6 swimmers P Parents · Swim Team 9.45am – 10.00am Refreshments· Refreshments will be provided. · Interaction between guests, Swim Team etc. ·All

4. Swim Team Exco 2008 Teacher I/C: Ms Mariette Ong Captain: Yvonne Tan Vice-Captains: Kalya Kusumadi, Joyce Tan Lower Sec captains: Tiffany Koh, See Jia Le Secretaries: Claire Lye, Selena Tan Treasurers: Audrey Yee, Vanessa Lim Welfare Heads: Cheryl Ho, Chriselle Koh

5. Aims & Objectives of RGS Swim Team Open House: To introduce the school to the P6 swimmers and their parents Have the guests experience the RGS Swim Team spirit To welcome all pupils with outstanding sporting talents to apply for direct school admission.

6. RGS Swim Team at National Inter-Schools Swimming Championship 2007

7. Achievements of RGS RGS Welcomes you with outstanding sporting talents to apply for direct school admission Holistic Education: Cognitive, Physical, Social, Emotional, Moral and Aesthetics development Develop potential in both sports + academic RGS has always been at the forefront of sporting excellence in Singapore schools. Top Sports Girls’ School (for past 10 years)

8. RGS Swim Team VMG MISSION of RGS Swim Team To develop all swimmers into ladies of fine character and reflective leaders, balancing sports and academic responsibilities to the best of their abilities. To swim their very best at all swimming competitions, and through which, bring glory to the school, family & country.

9. Vision of RGS Swim Team To have a team of enthusiastic swimmers, who are passionate about swimming as well as dedicated to doing their best for the school To work well as a team and provide support for each other

10. Swimmers’ Pledge “We, the swimmers of RGS, pledge ourselves as one united team. Regardless of stroke, club or age, to build a (vibrant) swim team, based on CTs and trainings (OR sweat and chlorine), so as to achieve DC- double champions, defeat competitors and bring glory to our school.” Secondary 3s (2008) GOALS

11. Centralised Trainings (2008) Groups in charge of planning for each month’s CTs – programme, venue, activity, logistics Reasonable activities – backup plans Exco member in the CT group to oversee the process Proposal to be submitted to Ms Ong at least 2 weeks before actual CT date. Conference with Teacher to confirm progr.

12. Objective: To encourage inter-level, inter- club interaction through working together for a common purpose at Swim Team CT Relaying system of information Sense of belonging Members: - at least 1 Exco member per group - Groups to have members from different levels, class and swim clubs CT Group System

13. Website: www.rgs.edu.sg www.rgs.edu.sg Direct School Admission (DSA)

14. Briefing on DSA DSA TIMELINE – Info for Swimmers’ Parents 2 May – 11 July 2008: Application dates for DSA into RP 6 June – 22 July 2008: General Ability Test (6 sessions) 23 June – 15 Aug 2008: Interview 31 Aug 2008: DSA Raffles Programme exercise closes 22 Nov 2008: Release of PSLE results + DSA posting results + Post-PSLE Application opens 19 Dec 2008: Release of MOE centralised posting results 21 Dec 2008: Reporting Day for Sec 1s 2009 cohort (posted via DSA or centralised posting)

15. Necessary Documents for DSA application Submit via soft copy Official Application Form (www.rgs.edu.sg)www.rgs.edu.sg Swimming achievements (past 2 years) P5 Mid Year, End Year & P6 Mid Year results

16. Necessary Documents for DSA application Submit via hard copy Cover Page Photo (passport-sized, most recent) Personal Statement (Qn 1 or 2) $50 application fee Copies of Swimming achievement (past 2 years) – if necessary

17. 24 May 2008 (Fri) 9 – 4pm COME! And Experience the Rafflesian Spirit! Theme: The RGS Girl Programme Principal’s Address, 5 Houses’ Cheerleaders Cheer cum Dance Routine, Raffles Cheers, RP curriculum interactive display, CCA interactive display, Enrichment programme / Projects, Fund Raising, etc etc