Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[BP2013]

Imconcern:

I can see many anxious Sec 1 parents here. This is normal cos I went through it some 4 / 5 years ago. My boy is now going JC1.


However, I will suggest that parent should ask questions that will allow them to better understand the system as a whole in HCI, not the details or how to get things done (i.e. not what to wear, CCA arrangement, printing,...). The boys will definitely be told what is expected and what they should do. If they fail to do it on their own, they will have to learn now. 'Doing it for them' at this stage will not help them. Thinking that giving them another two years to mature have proven to me that it won't work too.


:goodpost: :udawoman:

Seriously, join the respectively Consortium PSG to get to know the system better, to get the necessary support you need, get to know the DC/ADC, interact with fellow parents both to learn and size things up, and have great fun + joy to see how our boy will grow into a young man.

To add what the DC of my DS's consortium always mentioned. We have to trust the school that they know what they are doing as it is their 'business', and we should trust the teachers that they are well trained and are interested in the grooming of our DS. Thus what parents should do is to work WITH the school (or consortium) as the boys progress. 大家加油。

[Rainbow sky]

DS tried to login to the various portals but was not able to do so. Trying to find information about the various CCA trials and dates.


Imconcern, joining the PSG is a good idea, will find out more during the symposium meeting.

[BP2013]

After a week of HCI experience, my DS seems to enjoy his new school I just hope he will continue to keep up the zest and well spent his next 6 years :imanangel:

[Imconcern]

BP2013:

After a week of HCI experience, my DS seems to enjoy his new school I just hope he will continue to keep up the zest and well spent his next 6 years :imanangel:

Let's stay positive since he has a good start. However, as parents, just be mentally prepared that good start does not guarantee a smooth 6 years for majority of the students. Just be there when they need us. Do not try to put the cart in front of the bull and make decision on their behalf. Try to also speak to them to understand what they really want rather than imposing our dreams upon them. Count not the many downs but celebrate the many positive changes we will see in our boy over the course of the few years ahead. This I am confident. Have fun everyone.

BTW, I am a dad...not mum. That may be mean that \"I am the man\"

[yukilei]

Imconcern:

BP2013:

After a week of HCI experience, my DS seems to enjoy his new school I just hope he will continue to keep up the zest and well spent his next 6 years :imanangel:

Let's stay positive since he has a good start. However, as parents, just be mentally prepared that good start does not guarantee a smooth 6 years for majority of the students. Just be there when they need us. Do not try to put the cart in front of the bull and make decision on their behalf. Try to also speak to them to understand what they really want rather than imposing our dreams upon them. Count not the many downs but celebrate the many positive changes we will see in our boy over the course of the few years ahead. This I am confident. Have fun everyone.

BTW, I am a dad...not mum. That may be mean that \"I am the man\"

Imconcern, :udaman:

Totally agree with Imconcern on \"do not try making decision on their behalf and imposing our dream upon them\". My DS is in Sec 3 now. There are Special Program in Sec 3. While in Sec 2, heard DS mentioning that many of his friends do not wish to go SP but their parents are forcing them to do so. The boys were planning to do \"not so well\" in final papers in order not to qualify for SP. This was very sad. They are big boys. Let them decide. If we do not like our parents decide for us when we were young, likewise, they do not like too. Let them have fun and enjoy school life.

[BP2013]

yukilei:

Imconcern:

[quote=\"BP2013\"]After a week of HCI experience, my DS seems to enjoy his new school I just hope he will continue to keep up the zest and well spent his next 6 years :imanangel:

Let's stay positive since he has a good start. However, as parents, just be mentally prepared that good start does not guarantee a smooth 6 years for majority of the students. Just be there when they need us. Do not try to put the cart in front of the bull and make decision on their behalf. Try to also speak to them to understand what they really want rather than imposing our dreams upon them. Count not the many downs but celebrate the many positive changes we will see in our boy over the course of the few years ahead. This I am confident. Have fun everyone.

BTW, I am a dad...not mum. That may be mean that \"I am the man\"

Imconcern, :udaman:

Totally agree with Imconcern on \"do not try making decision on their behalf and imposing our dream upon them\". My DS is in Sec 3 now. There are Special Program in Sec 3. While in Sec 2, heard DS mentioning that many of his friends do not wish to go SP but their parents are forcing them to do so. The boys were planning to do \"not so well\" in final papers in order not to qualify for SP. This was very sad. They are big boys. Let them decide. If we do not like our parents decide for us when we were young, likewise, they do not like too. Let them have fun and enjoy school life.[/quote]Thanks for sharing and I'm in line with these understanding in general. Nevertheless it is always easier said than done and hence we need to keep reminding ourselves to respect and trust our DS in their preference and choices :xedfingers:

[CatMoon]

Hi Parents,


Just wanted to check if the boys will be given a Student Organiser to write down tests, projects & things-to-do? I gave my son a simple notebook last week to write things down but was hoping that he would receive one as there would be lots of school info/tests schedule in it.

Thanks!

[lexis]

no student organizer will be given, the boys will have to rely on themselves to remember things and make it a habit to check EMB daily!

[DoDo Bird]

CatMoon:

Hi Parents,


Just wanted to check if the boys will be given a Student Organiser to write down tests, projects & things-to-do? I gave my son a simple notebook last week to write things down but was hoping that he would receive one as there would be lots of school info/tests schedule in it.

Thanks!

Student Handbook will be issue to the boys. He can record whatever he wants into the handbook. For school info, emb would be sufficient. For test, the teacher will inform them or you can refer to the website.

[CatMoon]

Thanks DoDo Bird and Lexis!