Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[pinky88]

38daddy:

Hi DecJan, My DS is coping fine so far. You are right that a lot of work are very dependent on the computer/Laptop. We are looking around for the right specification(light weight, high speed and DDR3 ram) laptop to increase his productivity. His old one loaded with too much games, thus lagging. I also realised they need to print a lot material and uploaded of recorded voice. I suppose we need a 4 in 1 printer in our house too. But overall, we (myself included) just lack of sleep. Hope to catch up with some sleep during the CNY period.

Hi both, so far so gd for my DS. Hope he can survive well for the rest of the yr....oops shld be for the next 5 yrs 11 mths...Think with the CCA coming up after CNY, they will hv to really manage their time well cos' most of the days will b fully spent in sch. 38daddy, u mentioned printing of materials - is it those presentations given during lessons that were uploaded on the IVLE? Did yr DS teacher ask them to print out or its voluntary on yr part? So far, my DS only printed out the Science presentation for the test 2 wks later. We r also looking for a high speed, light wt labtop. Any gd recommendations? Theres a PC show coming up next mth, so mayb can get some gd deal. Ya...me also feel v tired eversince DS goes to sec sch...the CNY hols will b a gd break for all of us.

[38daddy]

Happy Chinese New Year to All HCI Parents, HCI Kids and All Kiasu Forum users…

[ChiefKiasu]

38daddy:

Happy Chinese New Year to All HCI Parents, HCI Kids and All Kiasu Forum users...

Happy Tiger Year to you too, 38daddy!

[38daddy]

pinky88:

38daddy:

Hi DecJan, My DS is coping fine so far. You are right that a lot of work are very dependent on the computer/Laptop. We are looking around for the right specification(light weight, high speed and DDR3 ram) laptop to increase his productivity. His old one loaded with too much games, thus lagging. I also realised they need to print a lot material and uploaded of recorded voice. I suppose we need a 4 in 1 printer in our house too. But overall, we (myself included) just lack of sleep. Hope to catch up with some sleep during the CNY period.

Hi both, so far so gd for my DS. Hope he can survive well for the rest of the yr....oops shld be for the next 5 yrs 11 mths...Think with the CCA coming up after CNY, they will hv to really manage their time well cos' most of the days will b fully spent in sch. 38daddy, u mentioned printing of materials - is it those presentations given during lessons that were uploaded on the IVLE? Did yr DS teacher ask them to print out or its voluntary on yr part? So far, my DS only printed out the Science presentation for the test 2 wks later. We r also looking for a high speed, light wt labtop. Any gd recommendations? Theres a PC show coming up next mth, so mayb can get some gd deal. Ya...me also feel v tired eversince DS goes to sec sch...the CNY hols will b a gd break for all of us.

Hi Pinky88,
other than the required printed presentations, my DS also printed other homework for e.g. Jap class, AAP-where he type into Laptop, Print, rehearse and then recorded before uploading to the IVLE.
Yes, there is a PC show in March 10. We dont have any specific preference for laptop, in fact, as long as it is light weight, (no CD drive, use ext CD drive) 4GB DDR3 RAM, 500GB hardisk. For such specification, it should be around $1.5k to $1.6k for ACER, HP etc. About 2.1k to 2.2k for Sony. In fact, we are also exploring the Touch Screen Desktop too. Around 2.1k.. you may wanna explore.

[Chirunner]

Regarding laptops, the iSpark director told us that the boys don’t need laptops n computer gaming has often become a big issue so told us to monitor time spent on the computer.

[Chirunner]

Regarding laptops, the iSpark director told us that the boys don’t need laptops n computer gaming has often become a big issue so told us to monitor time spent on the computer.

[SI-6628]

38daddy:

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Hi parents, has the school fees start deducting from your Giro accounts? If not, does anyone know when this would be commence ?

[Pikachu8]

Hi, is there anyone can help me on this IME issue? I been trying to download microsoft global IME language converter but is seem like it do not allow me to download most likely due to that i'm currently using windows 7 but the system only support on wins XP. In this case is it mean that windows 7 have build IME language converter how do i activate it or is there a method to download the global IME? Hope some one can advise. thks in adv. :?:

[Tetsujin]

Hi All HCI ProEd & Aphelion Sec. 1 parents, in case you are not aware, there is a Sec. 1 Parents Welcome Night organised by the Parent Support Groups of the 2 consortiums this coming Friday.


Location, HCI Boarding School Dinning Hall
Date & Time : Friday, 5th March 2010, Registration starts at 6.30pm.
Cost: $12 per pax, $20 per couple, buffet dinner will be provided

If you are not aware and want to attend, please check with your son as he was given a registration form. If not, ask him to check with his form teacher.

[DecJan]

3-Act Drama Tan Kah Kee

20/3/10 (Sat) 3pm Victoria Theatre

Recently ds came home with a ticket for the above drama. Seems like it is compulsory for all students (or was it only for Sec 1) to watch. Since there is no mention of transportation arrangement, I assume the students have to go on their own. Anyone heard anything about transport? Thanks.

By the way, hope the boys have a great time at the coming camp and get to know their peers better