National Junior College (Junior High)

[Just Mama]

Jennifer:

The Principal gave a general talk, followed by the HOD briefly on the subjects coverage, then we went to the classrooms to have a more personal time with the teachers. As a teacher might take 2 classes, we did not get to see/talk to all of them. Only talked to Ms EuniceTang ( a young lady) who is in charge of CME and IH- Geography, Ms Chong (a young China Chinese) who teaches HCL and can understand & speak English.


Also talked to Mr Cheng (the Maths teacher) who told us more about the Accelerated Maths Prog. Last year this prog was conducted by Stanford Uni (a payable prog) but the sch concluded that the Uni approach is not in line with the sch, so this year, the sch HOD (Mr James) will be conducting the prog. The class takes about 30 to 40 students. If a student does not get selected for JH1, there is still a chance in JH2.

Science has accelerated prog too, but not applicable to JH1. JH2 confirmed has accelerated Sci.

There will be another 2 such sessions. Mr Cheng said that if the child is not coping well, the teachers would call up the parents before these sessions. The KM portal is also used to check on the child's progress. Once a parent logs on to KM portal, the parent will be able to see the child's profile. Just checked this morning, this is not done yet by the sch.

Many thanks for the info. Will try to log on to KM ...

Dont think my girl will even try the accelerated programmes. We are happy if she can manage existing cirriculum. Believe your boy will do well at the acc. prog., heard he is such a pro.

[Jennifer]

Just Mama:

Many thanks for the info. Will try to log on to KM ...


Dont think my girl will even try the accelerated programmes. We are happy if she can manage existing cirriculum.

The Maths accelerated prog selection is not just based on academic test results. Also must be recommended by the teacher. There is a quota too.

I asked my boy how he feels about the daily workload and pace. He said he is able to cope and does not think it is tedious yet. He also hope to get onto the prog to see how much he can be stretched. Anyway, after the selection, there is a trial period of a few weeks. By then, we will know whether the child is suitable.

[Just Mama]

Jennifer:

Just Mama:

Many thanks for the info. Will try to log on to KM ...


Dont think my girl will even try the accelerated programmes. We are happy if she can manage existing cirriculum.

The Maths accelerated prog selection is not just based on academic test results. Also must be recommended by the teacher. There is a quota too.

I asked my boy how he feels about the daily workload and pace. He said he is able to cope and does not think it is tedious yet. He also hope to get onto the prog to see how much he can be stretched. Anyway, after the selection, there is a trial period of a few weeks. By then, we will know whether the child is suitable.

Thats good, at least there is a trail period. Yr boy is very sensible, wants to stretch himself. Sounds like a very motivated student too.

Heard from my girl that the current maths topic is from sec 3 text ... not sure if it is true.

[dunnoleh]

after all the cny makan, jalan and ang pows, they are now back in school.

after dinner last nite, I asked;

how's school? oh... good fun, heh heh
homework? finished oredy
easy or hard? ok la
higher chinese, how? ok la
maths, science, ok? ok ah
need any help? no need la

sounds like NJC studies is easier than primary school?

now i really dunnoleh :?

[Jennifer]

I asked the teachers why compared to RI sec 1, NJC JH1 seems less homework. The CL teacher said sth like the sch does not want to push too much too soon.

[Jennifer]

Polo T now in the bookshop.


This coming Fri is road run, must wear the house T-shirt.

[Jennifer]

dunnoleh:

after all the cny makan, jalan and ang pows, they are now back in school.

after dinner last nite, I asked;

how's school? oh... good fun, heh heh
homework? finished oredy
easy or hard? ok la
higher chinese, how? ok la
maths, science, ok? ok ah
need any help? no need la

sounds like NJC studies is easier than primary school?

now i really dunnoleh :?

Seems like your child's pri sch has prepared your child well

[dunnoleh]

Jennifer:

Seems like your child's pri sch has prepared your child well

not sure leh. she met a few ex-primary classmates during cny. many of them already quite stressed with schoolwork - dhs, hci, cedar, vs, etc... njc definitely more relaxed - up to now.

[Jennifer]

Jennifer:

Polo T now in the bookshop.


This coming Fri is road run, must wear the house T-shirt.

I must complain about the Polo T- My boy bou the size XS, did not check, brou it home, we found the word \"National\" spelt \"Nationa\" :x What's this :rant:

Then the house T-shirt does not hv XS size.

AIYO

[ooptimizer]

Jennifer:

I must complain about the Polo T- My boy bou the size XS, did not check, brou it home, we found the word \"National\" spelt \"Nationa\" :x What's this :rant:

Then the house T-shirt does not hv XS size.

AIYO

Maybe XS too small so cannot put in all the letters, so only NATIONA