CHIJ St Theresa's Convent

[marsilingmom]

DD got into STC as expected. Anyone else with a daughter going to Sec 1 next year?

[BBsDD]

Hi,


My dd starting sec 1 next year too.

[lovingheart]

Hi All,


This is a rather quiet thread so I'm going to share my experiences. My daughter started secondary one in STC this year (2015). STC is our 1st choice in the schools selection. I can fully identify with cy1's sharing which also affirmed our choice.

Although STC is not among the top academical schools, we like the holistic education it provides to its students. We attended their open house last year and were immediately won over. Firstly, we were greeted by a very nice and spacious school compound with all the adequate facilities and classrooms. The overall environment is more than conducive for learning (lucky students!). They even have their very own hockey pitch and it's huge. Hockey is the school's niche CCA and pride as the team has been won many national awards. We were also pleasantly surprised to find one of their large upper floors converted into a very nice and cozy after-school care \"centre\" managed by the teachers. Students can chill and do their homework there after school or while waiting to go for their CCAs. It's free too!

As we walked around the school, we noted that their students were pleasant, helpful and confident. The sec three student leader who was our guide during the Open House shared with us on how she initially got into the NA stream in sec one. In sec two, the school allowed her to try out the express track and as she did well, the school officially promoted her to the Express stream in sec three. It was encouraging to hear that. We noted that the STC also has in place a very good leadership development programme for all its students. Students are encouraged to take up or try out leadership roles in the school.

My daughter underwent 3 days of orientation in the first three days of school and she had great fun plus bonded very well with her schoolmates and teachers. There was a parents' night on the final orientation day. At the end of the evening, we walked away fully convinced and confident that the principal and teachers are really very dedicated in developing and producing confident girls grounded in good character, values and leadership qualities apart from the academic achievements. I'm sure cy1 can attest to this!

My girl is in the top express class and we have witnessed her enthusiasm in going to school since the school term started. She sets her own alarm each day. She seem to be enjoying her school very much and liked the teachers and classmates there as well. We noted that she has become more kiasu too, haha. She has requested for tuition and has been seen revising her school work.

As a parent, I can't be happier and relieved that my daughter is in good hands of the school! We're so glad that we have put STC as our first choice though traveling to school takes a bit more time for our child. But it's totally worth it!

[marsilingmom]

Hi Loving Heart,


Thanks for sharing. STC was my DD’s first choice too and she is happy in the school. She has made many friends, established herself in her class and made up her mind about her CCA. Like you, we appreciate the school’s ethos and and emphasis on character development and feel we made the right choice for DD.

[BBsDD]

Hi lovingheart


Thanks for the great post. From your sharing, I think my DD should be in the same class as your DD.

[lovingheart]

Hi Marsilingmom & BBsDD,


I'm glad that our daughters are attending STC. Same class too? That's great! Hope we meet someday Perhaps through the parent support group.

May our girls have a wonderful time and fulfilling journey ahead with this school!

[PlayfulFairy]

Hi! May I know how is the school culture like? Is the discipline strict? Are the teachers driven and nurturing?

[marsilingmom]

PlayfulFairy:

Hi! May I know how is the school culture like? Is the discipline strict? Are the teachers driven and nurturing?

The school places emphasis on nurturing leadership qualities in every girl. Student leaders are appointed from Secondary 1, and given responsibilities that include keeping their fellow classmates in check. The teachers are caring and approachable. However, you have to bear in mind that they don't keep as close tabs on kids in secondary school as they do in primary school. Students are expected to be self-directed learners and to solve their own problems as far as possible.

Discipline-wise, I don't think it's extremely strict, e.g. DD has been going to school with two ear studs in one ear and so far hasn't been hauled up for it. But she has been spoken to sternly before for wearing sports shoes with too much colour in them - the school allows non school shoes for kids with diagnosed foot conditions e.g. flat feet, but they must be predominantly white.

Culture-wise, the girls are confident, outspoken and eloquent. I guess you could say they are typical convent girls.

[Naz_5]

Hi, did anyone’s daughter here entered STC through appeal? If yes, pls kindly let me know how you did it. Thank you.

[marsilingmom]

Naz_5:

Hi, did anyone's daughter here entered STC through appeal? If yes, pls kindly let me know how you did it. Thank you.

The appeal process is the same as for all schools - you must have put the school as your first choice in order to be considered.