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randomhwachongian:

Hi all,


Take note that the 2013 Timetable is out here: http://www.hci.sg/admin/timetable2013/term1/students/ . Do note that it could be just a draft, so it's not final.

Btw, does anyone know what does the subject acronyms means?
This is my interpretation, is it correct?

ELL - English & Literature
MA - Math
LSS - Lower Secondary Science
CF - Chinese?
IF - ??
MU - Music
PRP - ??
Blank means recess?

How about social studies? Geography?

If my DS does not have 3rd language, does it mean the schools ends at 1.30pm everyday? Of course, there'll 2 days of CCA.

Yup the acronyms stated above are correct. IF stands for Infocomm. Infocomm for Sec 1 is either C++ programming by KohKT or Web/Design Training by Kent Cheong. After two terms the classes will swop teachers, so C++ classes will learn web/design and vice versa. As for PRP I'm not sure, but those are optional afternoon classes so those who are involved would know. Yes, blank means recess.

For lower secondary Humanities, History and Geography are split up into two semesters. For the Sec 1s this year, they start with History first. In my case (Aphelion consortium, I'm in 2A2 this year), the Sec 1 History teacher will teach for 2 terms while the Sec 2 Geography teacher will teach for 2 terms as well, before switching levels and teaching Geography and History respectively. So each teacher gets Sec 1 Hist. -> Sec 2 Geog. or the other way 'round. There's no social studies for lower sec.

Hi all,


Take note that the 2013 Timetable is out here: http://www.hci.sg/admin/timetable2013/term1/students/ . Do note that it could be just a draft, so it's not final.

As a Hwa Chong student myself, I would like to give my comments on third language classes. I study Japanese at Newton MOE Language Centre (MOELC).


Third language classes this year were conducted on Thursdays, from 3.30pm to 6.45pm. There are two different MOELCs available - Newton and Bishan. By default, HCI students are placed in Newton - if you prefer Bishan you'll have to apply for a centre transfer.

Transport is provided to the MOELCs by the school, so no worries about transportation there. However, no transport is provided from the centres, so you'll have to figure out how to go home from there.

Other than physical lessons in the MOELC, students are expected to access the MOELC Portal (http://moelc.moe.edu.sg) for online lessons. The recommended time given by MOELC is 45min of online work, but it really depends on the teacher's demands.

Many MOELC teachers are Singaporeans (at least for Japanese), while some are Japanese themselves. There are tests and examinations throughout the year, and they all bear a percentage of the total score. There are also compositions to be written from Term 2 onwards. (I've heard from friends that it applies to French and German as well)

The books are a bit expensive, as they are imported from Taiwan (I think). For Sec 1 I remember it cost around $200 in total.

If you do not change the timing and day of your third language lessons (you can, by applying for a transfer), your class should have mostly HCI students. However, there might be students from other schools. My Japanese class had some MGS students, and it started with around 40 students, but by the end of the year, only around 20 were left. (Many quit by the 3rd term - either lost interest, or found it too stressful) Do note that HCI lets you opt towards the end of the year whether to include the third language grade in the MSG, which many do not (they don't want to risk it, I guess.) The only problem is, they ask you whether to opt in or out before you get your end-of-year exam results! So it's a gamble to take.

I would say the lessons are interesting, and I've learnt some basic Japanese from the third language lessons. Just my opinion here, hope you all find it useful!

日本語の授業は楽しくておもしろいですよ。

garamond:

Dear all, I'm looking for a Electone ELS-01C. If you know of any selling pls do let me know

Same here, looking for a STAGEA Custom. $13K is REALLY expensive for a discounted price...

Can't use Mini either, I'm in Grade 4 now and Mini is not suitable (can't play pedals with two legs LOL)... in need to replace lousy EL-100