CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' Secondary

[Crester]

HappyFaye:

Hi, for parents with girls in IP, care to share how's life in secondary sch? I have met a few sec 1 & 2 O level girls and all of them said not fun, a lot of work, Higher Chinese is killing etc. I would like to know more about life in St Nic for both IP and o level track. Thanks

To maintain its excellent academic track records, St Nicks has to ensure sufficient school work given including requiring all Lower Sec to do Upper Sec Science syllabus. All these prepare the girls for the GCE 'O' level exam.
No pain no gain.
To share a bit, school did very well for last yr GCE 'O' level.

Yes, HMT is not easy in St Nicks. U can do outside assessment HMT book but the school's exam HMT paper std is higher.

Having said that, SNG teachers are always there to give coaching to girls after school hours other than the usual Remedials.
Taking ownership of yr own studies ensures the girls look for teachers to clear their doubts at earliest time.

Life in SNG is not just academic. Care n Loving environment is enforced in school like Gratitude, Sharing n Giving, Appreciating of others values.
Enriching Programmes are planned in schools for each levels yearly. Check out in sch web site.

[Antheaok]

I have a question here… My daughter really wants to get in st nicks . Her results are pretty ok so I hope she can get in … However … I know st nicks got a lot of so called rich people … So are some of the girls there arrogant or compare about wealth , or for example what phone so and so use? Also are do any of u or your girls have friendship problems or making friends? My daughter doesn’t not come from a well to do family … In her school now ( Raffles girls) often bring mocked in school… No friends at all so she is feeling very sad… Wants to go st nicks but worried that this would happen again… Can anyone fill me in?

[Crester]

Antheaok:

I have a question here.. My daughter really wants to get in st nicks . Her results are pretty ok so I hope she can get in ... However .. I know st nicks got a lot of so called rich people ... So are some of the girls there arrogant or compare about wealth , or for example what phone so and so use? Also are do any of u or your girls have friendship problems or making friends? My daughter doesn't not come from a well to do family .. In her school now ( Raffles girls) often bring mocked in school.. No friends at all so she is feeling very sad.. Wants to go st nicks but worried that this would happen again.. Can anyone fill me in?

Sorry to hear that yr daughter is facing such a problem in RGPS.
But please don't be worried in CHIJ SNG.
In SNG, a caring environment is emphasized whereby the bonding among the students is very strong.
School termed it as 'Sisterly Love' or 'Jie Mei Tong Xing'. In school, its common for the seniors n juniors to address one another as jie jie or mei mei.
The school reinforced such values through initiated Prog like 'Guiding Angel'....

As for wealth comparison, so far no, don't worry. The students don't outwardly flash their possessions to friends. So far, I don't hear any adverse comments.

Bring yr daughter down to see the school's campus n environment during the Open House.
Welcome!

[woodgrove]

Antheaok:

I have a question here.. My daughter really wants to get in st nicks . Her results are pretty ok so I hope she can get in ... However .. I know st nicks got a lot of so called rich people ... So are some of the girls there arrogant or compare about wealth , or for example what phone so and so use? Also are do any of u or your girls have friendship problems or making friends? My daughter doesn't not come from a well to do family .. In her school now ( Raffles girls) often bring mocked in school.. No friends at all so she is feeling very sad.. Wants to go st nicks but worried that this would happen again.. Can anyone fill me in?

I have a daughter who is also keen on st nicks. I have similar concern as Antheaok and would appreciate some sharing from existing St Nicks parents or students. Thank you.

[woodgrove]

Thank you for your reply Crester!

[Crester]

woodgrove:

Thank you for your reply Crester!

Not a problem.

[Yishun]

woodgrove:

Antheaok:

I have a question here.. My daughter really wants to get in st nicks . Her results are pretty ok so I hope she can get in ... However .. I know st nicks got a lot of so called rich people ... So are some of the girls there arrogant or compare about wealth , or for example what phone so and so use? Also are do any of u or your girls have friendship problems or making friends? My daughter doesn't not come from a well to do family .. In her school now ( Raffles girls) often bring mocked in school.. No friends at all so she is feeling very sad.. Wants to go st nicks but worried that this would happen again.. Can anyone fill me in?

I have a daughter who is also keen on st nicks. I have similar concern as Antheaok and would appreciate some sharing from existing St Nicks parents or students. Thank you.

Hi, my girl joined St Nick this year....we are not the rich family...so far she gets along very well with all the classmates and cca friends. Teachers are very caring and helpful...no worry. :grphug:

[EthanEthan]

HappyFaye:

Hi, for parents with girls in IP, care to share how's life in secondary sch? I have met a few sec 1 & 2 O level girls and all of them said not fun, a lot of work, Higher Chinese is killing etc. I would like to know more about life in St Nic for both IP and o level track. Thanks

My DD is in sec 2 IP this year. She have been finding life very enriching in St Nics. Although, there are many projects for her to do, she enjoys the experience anf the teachers are always around to coach or give extra remedial lessons. I would say HCL is manageable for her because when I asked her if she needed tuition, she replied \"No need\"

Recently, her class played a prank on their subject teachers on April fools day. They conspired with the neigbouring class to swap classes for the day. They had lots of fun , seeing all their bewildered subject teachers faces

[EthanEthan]

woodgrove:

Antheaok:

I have a question here.. My daughter really wants to get in st nicks . Her results are pretty ok so I hope she can get in ... However .. I know st nicks got a lot of so called rich people ... So are some of the girls there arrogant or compare about wealth , or for example what phone so and so use? Also are do any of u or your girls have friendship problems or making friends? My daughter doesn't not come from a well to do family .. In her school now ( Raffles girls) often bring mocked in school.. No friends at all so she is feeling very sad.. Wants to go st nicks but worried that this would happen again.. Can anyone fill me in?

I have a daughter who is also keen on st nicks. I have similar concern as Antheaok and would appreciate some sharing from existing St Nicks parents or students. Thank you.

The girls my my DD class are very down to earth....no flaunting of wealth or arrogance in that respect.

Been to a number of Meet The Parents session, have yet to see \"many\" rich people :).

[moonee]

Antheaok:

I have a question here.. My daughter really wants to get in st nicks . Her results are pretty ok so I hope she can get in ... However .. I know st nicks got a lot of so called rich people ... So are some of the girls there arrogant or compare about wealth , or for example what phone so and so use? Also are do any of u or your girls have friendship problems or making friends? My daughter doesn't not come from a well to do family .. In her school now ( Raffles girls) often bring mocked in school.. No friends at all so she is feeling very sad.. Wants to go st nicks but worried that this would happen again.. Can anyone fill me in?

Hi, as in all primary n secodary schools, theres always a mix of all types of students frm all walks of life. In primary or secondary sch there will always be some kids that are wealthy n arrogant and some not too well off but arrogant too. My dd spent 6 yrs in raffles and there are kids that r super rich but tey dont announce their wealth and are pretty humble. As a matter of fact, its the braggy and arrogant ones that dont hv many friends. Ive seen them alone or with one friend during recess. All are equal during school, so far no one dare mock those who are less well off and the students dnt look at background when they mix around. Its more on character they go for. On the contrary, its the wealthy ones that are mocked and ignored if they display arrogance.

ur child may be a bit self conscious, think she needs to interact more with other kids. I dont think the students today are tat nasty to mock anyone based on their background unless the child has given them reason to do so.