Catholic High School

[sparks]

Hi firefly38, not for ds' case, sadly.


since the start of P5 (same teachers for P5 & P6), ds has shared with me many times how he dislikes his EL & CL teachers as they are constantly scolding the class, forfeiting recess time & giving out ridiculous punishments like copying passages. The overemphasis on punishments may have killed any remaining interest in the subject. I know my ds, he could do much better with encouraging & patient teachers. However, under his current ones, he has to find ways to 'siam' as much scolding & punishments as he can. I feel sorry for him as school is supposed to be a fun & enjoyable experience.

Ds enjoys PE lessons very much & since start of P6, PE lessons have been cut from twice to only once a week. Even so, when it comes to his fav PE lessons on Tues, they hardly play for 15 min & lesson is over.

I do recognise that CHS has their own method of churning out good results - teaching methods & materials. Based on ds' current pri school experience, ds & I are wondering if CHS secondary sch is going to be a good choice. It is a convenient one as we live nearby & there's affiliation. Even though CHS may be a top school, I have no qualms about ds going to a less popular secondary school with more passionate, caring & inspiring teachers. That's why I would greatly appreciate any feedback about their secondary teachers.

[iFirefly]

Hi sparks..


Sorry to hear about your DS' unpleasant experience.. My DS' experience at CHSP for the past 2+ years has been quite pleasant (he was transferred to CHSP at P3, he is now in P5).. Not sure if its becoz DS is not in the top class, hence less stressful.. In fact, DS has already made up his mind to join CHSS after his PSLE next year (provided he CAN make it, I always tell him).. :oops:

I do have friends whose kids are currently in CHSS Sec-2 (O-Level track).. They are my DS1's ex-classmates at CHSP.. Though my DS1 is not in CHSS, he still meets up with his old friends regularly, sometimes at my place, which is quite near CHS..

Whenever I see the boys, I always ask them how they are doing at CHSS (trying to gather more info for DS2 mah). The boys say they really enjoy going to school and they like the Sec Sch teachers more than the Pri Sch teachers, coz they are more caring & less naggy :faint: .. I tell the boys the teachers are less naggy coz they are big boys now..

So, your DS is taking PSLE this year? All The Best to him! Whichever Sec Sch he finally chooses to go, hope he will have an enjoyable & fulfilling learning journey there..

[sparks]

Tks for your kind words. Yes, I must emphasize that ds experience may be subjective & maybe just his luck! I'm glad that your boy has enjoyed his schooltime.


Yes my boy is taking PSLE this year. Thanks for your positive reply abt the sec school. A relief to know that!

[Canvas]

firefly38:

Dreamgear:

[quote=\"sparks\"]tks for your reply Dreamgear. Both Pri & sec schools have same principal right? I thought they will have the same type of 'culture'?

But different syllabus. I suppose if there is a major exam target in place like psle, then the school will have to be very focus in that.... Thats what they excel in. In ip there no major exam target in place, therefore the school will have more leeway .

Hi sparks.. Can you please elaborate on what type of 'culture' are you referring to ?

In lower primary, teachers tend to be more nurturing and less result-oriented coz the kids are small. As the kids move on to upper primary, teachers tend (and need) to be more result-oriented. Frankly, I would be worried if they are not. However, the teachers are no less caring & encouraging.

In fact, I find the 'culture' in CHS much less competitive than in many other schools. My neighbor's kid who is from a neighborhood school (also in P5) has so many supplementary & remedial classes to attend everyday. DS2, on the other hand, can still play soccer after school everyday :faint: .. DS2 also does not have much homework, so he is always feeling so relaxed at home everyday, which kinda makes me a little worried, actually.. [/quote]I agree with you, firefly38. I realised DS doesn't have that much homework compared to other schools although i feel that school dismissal time of 1:45pm is rather late. :oops: He has Chinese tuition (potato son needs it) once a week at home and that's about it.

[mummy so kiasu]

Dreamgear:

sparks:

can i get some feedback on the teachers in secondary school? are they nuturing type or result-oriented? my ds doesn't like the teachers in chs pri as they are mostly result-oriented. his fav teachers are those fr p1 n p2.

My ds in the ip portion... All very young and not at all result-oriented. In fact the academic environment is quite laid back.... Different story when it comes to cca... Very on-the-ball and result-focused....

I agree with Dreamgear. The boys play handphone games & football. Very relaxing, but very ON when come to CCA. My boy enjoys going to school & the principal is nice too. Don't even get to meet his teacher for the past 3 terms. How come no PTM? Unlike other schools.

[mummy so kiasu]

firefly38:

Dreamgear:

[quote=\"sparks\"]tks for your reply Dreamgear. Both Pri & sec schools have same principal right? I thought they will have the same type of 'culture'?

But different syllabus. I suppose if there is a major exam target in place like psle, then the school will have to be very focus in that.... Thats what they excel in. In ip there no major exam target in place, therefore the school will have more leeway .

Hi sparks.. Can you please elaborate on what type of 'culture' are you referring to ?

In lower primary, teachers tend to be more nurturing and less result-oriented coz the kids are small. As the kids move on to upper primary, teachers tend (and need) to be more result-oriented. Frankly, I would be worried if they are not. However, the teachers are no less caring & encouraging.

In fact, I find the 'culture' in CHS much less competitive than in many other schools. My neighbor's kid who is from a neighborhood school (also in P5) has so many supplementary & remedial classes to attend everyday. DS2, on the other hand, can still play soccer after school everyday :faint: .. DS2 also does not have much homework, so he is always feeling so relaxed at home everyday, which kinda makes me a little worried, actually.. [/quote]Remedial classes are for weaker students. You son must have done well. Go for quality & not quantity. The school has been doing well so far. Don't have to worry.

[mummy so kiasu]

Firefly38:

In fact, I find the 'culture' in CHS much less competitive than in many other schools. My neighbor's kid who is from a neighborhood school (also in P5) has so many supplementary & remedial classes to attend everyday. DS2, on the other hand, can still play soccer after school everyday :faint: .. DS2 also does not have much homework, so he is always feeling so relaxed at home everyday, which kinda makes me a little worried, actually..

My son is in Sec 1 in CHS. He used to study till 4.30pm when he was in P6 in another primary school. No remedial classes & just supplementary lessons. Some schools are really ON.

[Cloudybay]

sparks:

Hi firefly38, not for ds' case, sadly.


since the start of P5 (same teachers for P5 & P6), ds has shared with me many times how he dislikes his EL & CL teachers as they are constantly scolding the class, forfeiting recess time & giving out ridiculous punishments like copying passages. The overemphasis on punishments may have killed any remaining interest in the subject. I know my ds, he could do much better with encouraging & patient teachers. However, under his current ones, he has to find ways to 'siam' as much scolding & punishments as he can. I feel sorry for him as school is supposed to be a fun & enjoyable experience.

Ds enjoys PE lessons very much & since start of P6, PE lessons have been cut from twice to only once a week. Even so, when it comes to his fav PE lessons on Tues, they hardly play for 15 min & lesson is over.

I do recognise that CHS has their own method of churning out good results - teaching methods & materials. Based on ds' current pri school experience, ds & I are wondering if CHS secondary sch is going to be a good choice. It is a convenient one as we live nearby & there's affiliation. Even though CHS may be a top school, I have no qualms about ds going to a less popular secondary school with more passionate, caring & inspiring teachers. That's why I would greatly appreciate any feedback about their secondary teachers.

Hi Sparks, i m sorry to hear that yr ds is feeling miserable in chsp. My ds was fr chsp & in chs Sec 2 now. Overall, i would say he had enjoyed his pri sch days, though the workload got pretty crazy in P5 & P6. Most of the teachers were strict but caring & nurturing. There were 1 or 2 teachers whom most of the boys disliked but i would say they are the exception. About copying out passages, i remember ds used to have to copy 作文，but it was not meant as a form of punishment, rather it was to strengthen their writing skill.

Things are pretty much the same now in the secondary sections, with the teachers being result oriented but within reasonable limit. Perhaps yr ds can talk to some of his seniors in chs to get a better picture? Wishing him all the best for the psle

[sparks]

Hi Cloudybay, thanks for your concern.


Actually, ds is not that miserable as he made some good friends. it may be good he goes through these anyway so that he toughens up his character. I am just concerned if it affects his learning that's all.

Yes, based on the feedback here, I think CHS secondary is still a good choice.

[jetsetter]

hi parents,


can i check if CHPS P1 kids are required to write compo based on pictures? If yes, by which Term?

I’m wondering if there is a (kiasu) need to sign up for compo writing enrichment classes for my K1 kid who is (or so we hope!) going into CHPS in 2015…

Tks