Thank you so much, lymmlim.

Hi fellow Anglican parents,


We are Singaporeans currently residing in Shanghai. Our youngest son is on Leave of Absence with Anglican at secondary one, and we are planning to move home end this year for him to start sec 2 in January. Hope to learn more about the school, the teachers and the community from all of you.

Would also like to find out which calculator model are the lower secondary students using at the moment? Appreciate if anyone could enlighten us.

Thank you in advance.
Carol

plc:

Depending on where you are returning from? If your child is taking Cambridge Exams this year,..i think coping is not an issue.


But the speed in which the subjects are taught at the JC, your child must have discipline to read on their own. Note, that your child must be 16 at that time of registration for JC 1, 2013.

My daughter could not go to JC, as she was 15+, therefore we had enrolled her in international school to do IB, ..expensive but no choice-just 2 years. The younger one came back to do her PSLE, a struggle but luckily she had affiliation, so that was alright.

All the best to your child!

Thank you for sharing.

As it is right now, we should still be staying put at where we are. So my ds will be starting his IB Diploma program next month. Still keeping my fingers crossed that there'll be no changes in the near future. :xedfingers:

FrekiWang:

kiwi68:

I'm hoping to hear fm any Sporeans who've kids returning at JC level, how are your kids integrating and what went on prior to coming back?


We're overseas now and might return end this year. ds1 is finishing his year 11/grade 10, and will be eligible for JC1 next year. Have read enough about SPERS, but would like to hear more about the integration and coping with the rigorous 2yrs in JC.

Appreciating any sharing. TIA.

Unlike primary/secondary schools, your ds1 is not guaranteed a position in a JC, unless he can pass the Jpact test offered by those JCs which still have vacancies. According to my knowledge, most of the 'better' JCs will not have vacancies to take in any more student after JAE intake.

My suggestion will be to ask your ds1 to take 2012 O-level Examinations, since he is a Singaporean, he will be still considered under JAE admission. A L1R5 of 20 points or lesser is required to be admitted to a JC. If your ds1 cannot clear it, I do not think he would be able to cope even a JC takes him in.

Thanks for your sharing. But it is not possible for my ds to take the O-levels exams as what he is studying is very different fm what is being taught in Spore especially those humanities subjects. So it is not about his ability to clear it or not.

I’m hoping to hear fm any Sporeans who’ve kids returning at JC level, how are your kids integrating and what went on prior to coming back?


We’re overseas now and might return end this year. ds1 is finishing his year 11/grade 10, and will be eligible for JC1 next year. Have read enough about SPERS, but would like to hear more about the integration and coping with the rigorous 2yrs in JC.

Appreciating any sharing. TIA.

...if your children tell you they aspire to become...


1. Lawyer

2. Teacher (what qualifications is needed for sec science teacher?)

Would like to hear from parents currently/previously in these professions, what can I do to help them as a parent. Other parents to give me ideas on what other ways to keep their aspirations going and how to be a positive support.

as it is, I'm no longer monitoring their studies like a 'helicopter parent'. All I do is ensure they're doing their work and keeping up with whatever responsibilities they hv in school. So academic wise I probably cant support them much. But I would like to be resourceful in terms of what is required of them in what they aspire to be.

TIA.

Avicii:

Hi there, I'm a recent IB Diploma Graduate. Rest assured, university admissions pertaining to the International Baccalaureate are of proportionate rate as comparred to the GCE 'A' Levels (In my opinion however, I feel that our admission rate is \"easier\")


I'm not that much of an intellectual as I only scored a mere 29 points and was still admitted to SMU's Bachelor of Accountancy programme. A word of advice though, admission criteria may be easy for IB holders but for an individual who desires a scholarship, a solid 35 points (+ commendable CIP hours/CCA/Leadership Qualities) would suffice.

Hopes for the best for your kids.

Hi Avicii, thanks for sharing yr experience.

thanks for all the info. Hee…we’re not thinking of medical school, or any specialised field la. As long as it’s possible for him to get in for any general degree will do.

thank you all for the warm welcome!

ectanz:

Welcome n nice knowing u. I understand this is another stage of worries! 加油！ :stompfeet:

oh well, we cant be worrying for them for their whole life. As they grow older, it's just time for us to start 'handing over' some of the worries back to them. And to start get them to start worrying for themselves, the best way is for us parents to learn to let go. They hv to start to be responsible for their actions and results.

twilight:

During ACSI open house, the vice principal did show the points required for various faculties in NUS. If I'm not wrong, medicine and law faculty will require around 40-42 points.

thanks for sharing. No la, not aiming for such specialised faculties for my kids, they're not up to par! So I guess if they can score anything above 38points should be fine right?