Catholic High School

[mummy so kiasu]

Jovialcho:

Just imagine without scholarship, the fees are around $300 x 12mths x 6 years for independent ip schools compared to gov or gov aided schools n also lead to same alevel.... Is it worth the investment or roi? For me I prefer the obvious ...

Scholarship is on a yearly renewal basis, subject to good results. Scholars are expected to maintin their good performance inorder to continue to receive the scholarships.

[notredame]

Jovialcho:

Just imagine without scholarship, the fees are around $300 x 12mths x 6 years for independent ip schools compared to gov or gov aided schools n also lead to same alevel.... Is it worth the investment or roi? For me I prefer the obvious ...

And you have not included the monthly miscellaneous fees which could range between $45 to $80 for O lvls & IP, resp. (Different schools have different fees though). For the 5th & 6th year (A lvls/IB), monthly fees are around $500. Morever, they are not fixed rates & will probably inflate over the years.
However, there is a MOE financial assistance scheme for a range of monthly gross household income, (but only) up to $7200.

[Jennifer]

Hi, I would like to know more about CHS. Many thanks in advance.

[quote]Hi just like to find out is Catholic High within walking distance from Bishan MRT ?
[/quote][quote]Most boys just walk. Not THAT far. If you really want, you can take a bus for ONE bus-stop[/quote]I am looking at OneMap: the bus stop at Street 22, is there a school gate located along this stretch of road?
[quote]Any idea by what time the boys have to reach school everyday for CHS ?[/quote][quote]School starts at 8am. But I think need to be there by 7.45am ... maybe JonC or meiah can confirm.[/quote]Does school still start at 8am?

For its Sports and Games CCA, is there selection test that results in only the well trained can get in while the Uniformed Groups r for students who cant make it into Sports & Games CCA?

Many thanks in advance for the above clarifications.

[Dreamgear]

Hi Jennifer, yes there is a gate after the bus stop link by a covered walkway


From 7.20 to 7.40am is reading period. Consudered late if arrive after 7.40am, when morning assembly starts

There will be a 2 to 3 weeks orientation, where a BURST program take up one 1. This is where the boys can try out the sports and uniform groups as well as the other CCAs like choir, drama, etc

They will invite those with potential to come back for 2nd try out or audition

Not true that those who cannot make it are push into uniform groups. The UG. In CHS are very popular, for example the scouts have to turn away some boys this yearr.

I dont think have to be well trained to get into sports. Of course there are some sports like volleyball or basketball where there are a number of DSAed boys, but still possible to get in, and there are sports which are not played in promary schools like softball and floorball…

[Jennifer]

Dreamgear:

Hi Jennifer, yes there is a gate after the bus stop link by a covered walkway


From 7.20 to 7.40am is reading period. Consudered late if arrive after 7.40am, when morning assembly starts

There will be a 2 to 3 weeks orientation, where a BURST program take up one 1. This is where the boys can try out the sports and uniform groups as well as the other CCAs like choir, drama, etc

They will invite those with potential to come back for 2nd try out or audition

Not true that those who cannot make it are push into uniform groups. The UG. In CHS are very popular, for example the scouts have to turn away some boys this yearr.

I dont think have to be well trained to get into sports. Of course there are some sports like volleyball or basketball where there are a number of DSAed boys, but still possible to get in, and there are sports which are not played in promary schools like softball and floorball..

Many thanks for the reply.

We visited ACS(I) during the open house, one student told us it is almost impossible to get into Sports CCA unless one is already competently trained.

[phankao]

Jennifer:

Dreamgear:

Hi Jennifer, yes there is a gate after the bus stop link by a covered walkway


From 7.20 to 7.40am is reading period. Consudered late if arrive after 7.40am, when morning assembly starts

There will be a 2 to 3 weeks orientation, where a BURST program take up one 1. This is where the boys can try out the sports and uniform groups as well as the other CCAs like choir, drama, etc

They will invite those with potential to come back for 2nd try out or audition

Not true that those who cannot make it are push into uniform groups. The UG. In CHS are very popular, for example the scouts have to turn away some boys this yearr.

I dont think have to be well trained to get into sports. Of course there are some sports like volleyball or basketball where there are a number of DSAed boys, but still possible to get in, and there are sports which are not played in promary schools like softball and floorball..

Many thanks for the reply.

We visited ACS(I) during the open house, one student told us it is almost impossible to get into Sports CCA unless one is already competently trained.

You looking out for CHS for your younger one?

[Jennifer]

phankao:

Jennifer:

We visited ACS(I) during the open house, one student told us it is almost impossible to get into Sports CCA unless one is already competently trained.

You looking out for CHS for your younger one?

Ya.

With the Circle Line in operation, I think CHS is not too far.

What do you think about CHS vs NJC? Would appreciate your advice since you hv a child in each institution.

I thought CHS would be able to offer greater choices in terms of CCAs and personal development for an extrovert. Am I correct to think so?

[Jovialcho]

Eager to know too … Chs n njc…

[phankao]

Jennifer:

phankao:

[quote=\"Jennifer\"]We visited ACS(I) during the open house, one student told us it is almost impossible to get into Sports CCA unless one is already competently trained.

You looking out for CHS for your younger one?

Ya.

With the Circle Line in operation, I think CHS is not too far.

What do you think about CHS vs NJC? Would appreciate your advice since you hv a child in each institution.

I thought CHS would be able to offer greater choices in terms of CCAs and personal development for an extrovert. Am I correct to think so?[/quote]My these 2 boys are different. The older one suits environment like NJC - he's more independent, more mature, interacts well with teachers and seniors and juniors. The younger one needs more handholding.. haha. Well, CHS is really very very much more traditional secondary school. Just go with the set old way. My younger boy fits that way better. Personally I find NJC way more interesting.

You have to see what matches your child.

[Jovialcho]

Good; best of both worlds.