Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
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my son’s been bringing his laptop to school whenever there’s a history period.
according to him, macbooks have no problems accessing the student wireless network but PCs seem to have a bit of difficulty. -
HairyOrange:
Hi, We have laptops at home but I am not particularly inclined to let Ds bring it to school cos he is v careless and may misplace it. However, he has received messages from school to bring laptops or iPads to school. What are the options if a child doesn't comply? Is he able to just borrow one from the comp labs? Does he need to pay a fee pls? Appreciate your advice. Thanks.freezeat2:
Also, wonder if the school can improve the wireless or have LAN connections in the classrooms or bring the kids to the computer labs (which I heard the internet connections in the computer labs are also not stable) when they need to have internet connections instead of riding on students data plan?
Hi,
Need to be mindful that with more than 3000 students in such a huge campus, no amt of bandwidth can satisfy the students ferocious appetite (bear in mind majority carry smart phones too).
Laptops in Sec 1 really not necessary if U have laptop/PC at home as the school has vast comp labs/library with pretty decent PCs.
Those keen on MacBooks, can always either use the free BootCamp or buy the Parallel Windows 8.x bundle to enjoy both Mac OS and Windows. -
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Travelmummy,
I attended the cyber wellness talk yesterday, and learnt that the boys can sign out laptops from the library for use in class (eg. History project), and if necessary, also for HBL. According to the school, there are more than enough laptops and computers for the boys’ use.
The school reiterated there is no requirement to purchase laptops or iPads for sec 1. -
lexis:
Oh great! Thank you so much, lexis. Sounds like the cyber wellness talk covered lots of useful points? I was unfortunately unable to make it.Travelmummy,
I attended the cyber wellness talk yesterday, and learnt that the boys can sign out laptops from the library for use in class (eg. History project), and if necessary, also for HBL. According to the school, there are more than enough laptops and computers for the boys' use.
The school reiterated there is no requirement to purchase laptops or iPads for sec 1. -
I found the talk eye opening because for the first time, I saw the stats on gaming addiction among teens in Singapore - eg. more teens are addicted to gaming at sec 2 than sec 1, more boys than girls are addicted. Apparently, the game most kids are likely to be addicted to is Blackshot (multi player types) and games like Leagues of legends, Maple story and Mindcraft (which allow customisation and draw you in by letting you accumulate stuff, and basically, have no end).
There were also some useful pointers, like restrict use of handphone at home (put in a box in a common area when they get back), handphone curfew, turning off broadband when work is being done.
Not all of the panel’s suggestions will work for us, but I am pleased to know that the school recognises that gaming / computer addiction is becoming more prevalent among teens and is therefore taking steps to address it. I understand that HCI will be having cyber wellness talks for the boys too. -
lexis:
Oh this is so true. DS told me HCI even has a League of Legends team called Hwa Chong Beasts!I found the talk eye opening because for the first time, I saw the stats on gaming addiction among teens in Singapore - eg. more teens are addicted to gaming at sec 2 than sec 1, more boys than girls are addicted. Apparently, the game most kids are likely to be addicted to is Blackshot (multi player types) and games like Leagues of legends, Maple story and Mindcraft (which allow customisation and draw you in by letting you accumulate stuff, and basically, have no end).
There were also some useful pointers, like restrict use of handphone at home (put in a box in a common area when they get back), handphone curfew, turning off broadband when work is being done.
Not all of the panel's suggestions will work for us, but I am pleased to know that the school recognises that gaming / computer addiction is becoming more prevalent among teens and is therefore taking steps to address it. I understand that HCI will be having cyber wellness talks for the boys too. -
Anybody knows how did the big brothers and sisters of HCJC perform for ‘A’ level?
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tsh0202:
Anybody knows how did the big brothers and sisters of HCJC perform for 'A' level?
They did very well, best results since IP started.
http://www.hci.edu.sg/news/Hwa-Chong-St ... Level-Resu -
congrats to the graduands! the joy was shared when the HS boys were given a few hours off today!
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