Secondary School CCA

[phankao]

2ppaamm:

Yep, violin is a string, much harder. I don't he has the patience for that...he was in the primary school band, and got interested in clarinet. So I asked an SSO clarinet player to teach him. He basically finished the grades in a year. Pianist (and violinist) have this kind of advantage. It's much easier to pick up other instruments once you have a string instrument as a base, I reckon.

Ah, but it is easier to audition for most orchestras if the string instrument is one that is other than violin. That's why I said specifically \"other than violin\". Bc violin is sooooooo common. So, if we are talking about viola, cello or double bass, it's in demand. Eg, I think snyo takes in cellists/double bassists with low grades as long as they can play.

[2ppaamm]

phankao:

Ah, but it is easier to audition for most orchestras if the string instrument is one that is other than violin. That's why I said specifically \"other than violin\". Bc violin is sooooooo common. So, if we are talking about viola, cello or double bass, it's in demand. Eg, I think snyo takes in cellists/double bassists with low grades as long as they can play.

If I have another kid intending to pursue orchestra, I would then try other strings rather than violin. Why fight with the crowd? Still get in and experience the same kind of fun, friends and trips.

[daisyt]

thanks mathsparks for the link.

[Bear.014745w.014745me]

Hi everyone, just one week into new academic year and all tired already?


My DD1 school has started CCA selection and parents and daughter's wish are in conflict...how to resolve that? Maybe just let the school decide will do...

Parents wish she takes up MEP related CCA but she likes sports (especially badminton). While she has no formal training in sports...i think it is not a wise way to achieve points.

I always hear one must choose interest over anything else. In order to gain CCA points, I do not think head should always rule...must depend on heart also. Right?

(at this juncture, how i wish i am in the shoe of 2ppaamm...need not think too hard because she only goes for least time required, least participantion and least effort school CCA just to fulfill attendance requirement, 好羡慕啊)

[julongmum]

Infocomm is AVA right? I suppose it is not siong, but in terms of getting CCA points, is it good? TIA for any comments


My DD is also considering Softball

[julongmum]

What’s MEP related CCA? R these better choices?

[nothing2do]

Bear.w.me:

Hi everyone, just one week into new academic year and all tired already?


My DD1 school has started CCA selection and parents and daughter's wish are in conflict...how to resolve that? Maybe just let the school decide will do...

Parents wish she takes up MEP related CCA but she likes sports (especially badminton). While she has no formal training in sports...i think it is not a wise way to achieve points.

I always hear one must choose interest over anything else. In order to gain CCA points, I do not think head should always rule...must depend on heart also. Right?

(at this juncture, how i wish i am in the shoe of 2ppaamm...need not think too hard because she only goes for least time required, least participantion and least effort school CCA just to fulfill attendance requirement, 好羡慕啊)

hi bear.w.me
Im hving headache also. Y so much choosing after PSLE.sigh
some of the cca my dd lookign at crash her timing. cca incharge said: SCH come first. omg

[Bear.014745w.014745me]

julongmum:

What's MEP related CCA? R these better choices?

By taking MEP related CCAs has the effect of 'killing two birds with one stone (一石二鸟)'...correct me if i am wrong.

I think MEP related CCAs include band, string ensemble, choir, chinese orchestra, school performances etc..no? I am not too sure yet as I leave most of the reading to my wife while I 'kay po' around KSP.

[julongmum]

Bear.w.me:

julongmum:

What's MEP related CCA? R these better choices?

By taking MEP related CCAs has the effect of 'killing two birds with one stone (一石二鸟)'...correct me if i am wrong.

I think MEP related CCAs include band, string ensemble, choir, chinese orchestra, school performances etc..no? I am not too sure yet as I leave most of the reading to my wife while I 'kay po' around KSP.

Thanks Bear.w.me. What exactly MEP stands for? How does 'killing 2 birds with 1 stone' apply here?

[lovingmum]

Dear all,

I am not sure if I have miss it somewhere so if anyone knows the link, it would be great if you can forward to me. Greatly appreciate it. Just wondering, for CCA in IP schools, is it necessary to get a A1? Afterall, they do not need to have more points to get a place in JC, hence, can I say that the kids do not need to be so actively involved in CCAs? Given the fact that many DSA kids have already got their CCA secured, there are not many choices left for the rest of the kids and with timing clashes etc, even fewer options are available. It is more like joining a CCA for the sake of joining then taking it up for interest.

And how does CCA help in getting a place in University? Again minus some points here and there and perhaps helpful to application of scholarship? It will be great if someone can share some light, no need to go into details unless you have the time to do so…

thank you very much in advance.