NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[confidentmum]

Good to hear that. Congratulation and well done!!!

[walterp]

matadorepy:

Huh .. kind of remind me of earlier discussions about the standards/ teaching of English Languages and Humanities prormamme NUSH, let me said something about the MPP (Moot Parliament programme) - a Humanities Challenge programme by the Gifted Education Branch for all IP-School in Singapore.


In 2012 NUSH team 1 won the Challenge Shield (Overall Champions) and Best Opposition Team. At the same time, they also clinched the Best Speaker of the Tournament Award.

In 2013 Team 3 won the Best Written Bill and won the Best Bill Challenge Shield (first time for NUSH). They also won the Best Backbencher Speaker, the first time the award has been given out.

So the thought that the School English language and Humanities dept are lacking in standards or quality is not true.

2 things that you can say about those who still think NUSH is a pure Maths n Science School :

- The English language & Humanities dept can't be that slack since there are affiliated to NUS Dept

- The quality of the (intake) students are not just Maths n Science nerds but also strong in language and humanities.

[matadorepy]

walterp:

matadorepy:

Huh .. kind of remind me of earlier discussions about the standards/ teaching of English Languages and Humanities prormamme NUSH, let me said something about the MPP (Moot Parliament programme) - a Humanities Challenge programme by the Gifted Education Branch for all IP-School in Singapore.


In 2012 NUSH team 1 won the Challenge Shield (Overall Champions) and Best Opposition Team. At the same time, they also clinched the Best Speaker of the Tournament Award.

In 2013 Team 3 won the Best Written Bill and won the Best Bill Challenge Shield (first time for NUSH). They also won the Best Backbencher Speaker, the first time the award has been given out.

So the thought that the School English language and Humanities dept are lacking in standards or quality is not true.

2 things that you can say about those who still think NUSH is a pure Maths n Science School :

- The English language & Humanities dept can't be that slack since there are affiliated to NUS Dept

- The quality of the (intake) students are not just Maths n Science nerds but also strong in language and humanities.

I think over the years as the school established itself and its unique own brand (no \"O\" and \"A\" level examinations, R n D focus ) more and more better quality students will be attracted to it beside the 'R' family of school.

Unlike other IP-School, the NUSH Cohort size is always less than it stipulated number of intake (170), that means it can always pick and choose the best of candidates ( science, science n humanities ) presented.

[wonder mom]

Is CCA compulsary?

Today they are having CCA fair.
How are the children supposed to choose their CCA’s.
Do they need to choose them today at school?
Do they need to give second choice, third choice…?
What are the popular CCA’s in NUSH?

[Artume]

wonder mom:

Is CCA compulsary?

Today they are having CCA fair.
How are the children supposed to choose their CCA's.
Do they need to choose them today at school?
Do they need to give second choice, third choice....?
What are the popular CCA's in NUSH?

Hi,

CCA is compulsory. Children have a form in which they can fill in 5 CCA choices. Popular CCAs include robotics, orchestra, etc. I suggest you discuss with your child what she wants to spend the next 6 years on. It should be something that she likes and participates.

CCAs can also be changed at each year (though a few CCAs may disallow that), however it is not encouraged.

[wonder mom]

[quote]
Hi,

CCA is compulsory. Children have a form in which they can fill in 5 CCA choices. Popular CCAs include robotics, orchestra, etc. I suggest you discuss with your child what she wants to spend the next 6 years on. It should be something that she likes and participates.

CCAs can also be changed at each year (though a few CCAs may disallow that), however it is not encouraged.[/quote]Thanks artume

[walterp]

wonder mom:

Is CCA compulsary?

Today they are having CCA fair.
How are the children supposed to choose their CCA's.
Do they need to choose them today at school?
Do they need to give second choice, third choice....?
What are the popular CCA's in NUSH?

To say CCA is not compulsary at all in any S'pore school is ridiculous statement. Children need CCA to balance up their study cum other interests, character and leadership developments.
But unlike other IP-School where students actually fight tooth and nails for certain chosen CCA, there is freedom of choice and the variety and range of CCAs is by no means fewer than IP-school . B'cos of the small cohort size, any students can take up any or (number) of CCA pertaining to their interest. The key is their time availability for CCA activities. The Y1 are given form to select a number of CCA with a priority of choice. I believe prior experience (school band, orchestra, robotic club etc) counts in certain CCA but and no one is deny a chance. You can even drop and join a new CCA in Y2/Y3. All CCAs are popular according to individual students like.

There are also special interest groups like Music and Arts ambassador (MA2), Student Council, Green Interest Groups etc which are only available in Y2 not to mention academic competitions which students are encourage to join. Students have no lack of CCAs or activities. With school works, group assignments etc some of them are simply overwhelmed.

[wonder mom]

walterp:

wonder mom:

Is CCA compulsary?

Today they are having CCA fair.
How are the children supposed to choose their CCA's.
Do they need to choose them today at school?
Do they need to give second choice, third choice....?
What are the popular CCA's in NUSH?

To say CCA is not compulsary at all in any S'pore school is ridiculous statement. Children need CCA to balance up their study cum other interests, character and leadership developments.
But unlike other IP-School where students actually fight tooth and nails for certain chosen CCA, there is freedom of choice and the variety and range of CCAs is by no means fewer than IP-school . B'cos of the small cohort size, any students can take up any or (number) of CCA pertaining to their interest. The key is their time availability for CCA activities. The Y1 are given form to select a number of CCA with a priority of choice. I believe prior experience (school band, orchestra, robotic club etc) counts in certain CCA but and no one is deny a chance. You can even drop and join a new CCA in Y2/Y3. All CCAs are popular according to individual students like.

There are also special interest groups like Music and Arts ambassador (MA2), Student Council, Green Interest Groups etc which are only available in Y2 not to mention academic competitions which students are encourage to join. Students have no lack of CCAs or activities. With school works, group assignments etc some of them are simply overwhelmed.

My worry is about the time they spend in school. Thanks walterp

[Artume]

wonder mom:

My worry is about the time they spend in school. Thanks walterp

Time is not a big issue. It has been allocated for on Monday and Friday. Some CCAs may take both days, while most CCAs will take both days and sometimes even extra days during periods of competition.

[sha2811]

Hi,

Can I know the difference between elective module n enrichment module? I understand that for elective module, if the grades are nt good, they wun b reflected in the progress report. Hw about enrichment module? If the child does not perform well for the enrichment module, will the grades be reflected in the progress report? Thanks!