National Junior College (Junior High)
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Most affordable = increase in competition
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More doesnt mean everyone has the quality.
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In view of the unfortunate event at Sabah, I would like to inform all interested parents that in NJC, year 2 students are required to go overseas (this year Kuala Lumpur - by bus) as part of the Integrated Humanities curriculum.
I remembered signing a consent form, but cant say for sure whether opting out will mean the child miss out on any learning experiences. -
Jennifer:
Well, IMO, opting out will at least cause the teen to miss out great memories with her friends. The KL trip is an excellent opportunity for the teen to learn to be independent (if he or she hasn't learnt yet) , w/o family to take care of the teen. Notice I use the term 'teen', and teenage years are important years of anyone's life I guarantee you. During the trip the teen has to manage her activities and be responsible for all her actions (with teachers' supervision of course). On the fun side the teen gets to play crazy with his/her friends cos duh, that's part of what teens do at 13/14 yrs old. The parent got to respect and let the teen decide too. I can only say that it will be a real shame to opt out.In view of the unfortunate event at Sabah, I would like to inform all interested parents that in NJC, year 2 students are required to go overseas (this year Kuala Lumpur - by bus) as part of the Integrated Humanities curriculum.
I remembered signing a consent form, but cant say for sure whether opting out will mean the child miss out on any learning experiences. -
the kl trip was really great HAHA as a student but (know of) some students who couldn't go to the trip as they were sick last minute + some students weren't going because of (teacher never say why). They went back to school for lessons/study during the 1 week while we were away.
HAHA not many concerns though! the trip is really good, 1 bus per class! also food was at restaurants (in KL), 'cai-fan' style for 2 lunches (one near the Beach at Morib, Kuala Langkat) and once at FRIM park. otherwise will be at local restaurant. for hotel is Vivatel KL (4 stars , relatively new) and safe.
On tuesday night, we had about 40 mins to shop at the Giant Supermarket directly below hotel (the mall below hotel) - but the teacher only let us go there so it is safe.
But on Thursday Evening (the last evening) we ended early so the teachers gave about 2 hours to shop in the Mall, Viva Home. mainly furniture, but there was an expo hall selling adidas outlet but very long queue >3 hrs i guess?? but some parents may feel this 2 hours to shop ourselves in a group is not safe as it is KL and so! but the mall was downtown and kind of big, something like Plaza Singapura (but only half the floors) so safe lah.
The teachers kept saying people never properly lock hotel doors (because when you open the door from inside and go outside, the door lock will 'harden' and cannot close) and some people will just 'leave the door to auto-close' and sometimes never close the door properly which is quite dangerous!!)
Floors are gender separated.
Girls = 7, 8(only a few girls for some reason) , 9, 10, 11, 12
Boys = 7 (very few boys less than 10), 8 (rest)
Elevator is floor-controlled and safe! so it is like hostel but four stars hotel HAHA.
teachers will check room first night + randomly on other nights but personally only got checked on first night once.
not a worry for P6 considering NJC. boarding also, shouldn't be a problem.
good luck for DSA if applying! -
there is also very strict tour requirements as shown in briefing slides - some major ones listed
HOTEL NOT WITHIN 1KM OF SEEDY AREAS, MUST ABLE TO MONITOR STUDENTS IN CORRIDOR, EASY ACCESS TO NEAREST AIRPORT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ETC
BUS MUST BE CHECKED EVERY TIME BEFORE DEPARTURE, DAILY CLEAN, WELL AIR-CONDITIONED, ETC
WATER PROVIDED EVERYDAY (A LOT WAS PROVIDED)
NO SPEEDING ETC
kind of high requirements that personally as a leisure traveller won’t even look into so detail HAHA. -
Does anyone applying for NJC know the timing for the test on 11 Jul.? Now that NJC is not using HAST any tips for preparation for Maths and English test?
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Hi, may I know what time does school start in the morning? Is it 7.30am?
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Tues and thurs 8:40 am . The rest of the week is 7:40am
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panickymum:
Tues and thurs 8:40 am . The rest of the week is 7:40am
Oh this is nice! Thanks!
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