Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[ellehcim]

Vin8:

Hi ellehchim,


May I know what are the DSA rulings ?

Thanks for sharing

Hi, sorry that I may have used the wrong word, should be restriction instead of ruling *Pai Seh*

For students who DSA via sports, I guess they have to join that sports CCA for a certain no of years (not sure how many years).

For other restrictions as stated in MOE's website (http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec/) as
*Students admitted to a school through DSA-Sec Exercise will not be allowed to participate in the annual Secondary One Posting Exercise as places have already been reserved for them in the DSA-Sec schools.

*Students admitted to a school through DSA-Sec Exercise will not be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results. They are expected to honour the commitment to the posted DSA school for the duration of the programme admitted to.

[ellehcim]

tsh0202:

Not true.

Some teachers don't really teach.
When it comes to exam, they set tough questions.

I had that impression earlier too.

In the earlier months of the year, the seniors students had shared with the sec one kids that as long as you pay attention in class and take notes of what the teachers is teaching in class, do regular revision , exam is not an issue, even if they had lots of time consumed for CCAs/school activities.

Ds used to have enrichment/tuition lessons but due to CCA/school activities involvement, no time, had dropped them eventually. Was skeptical to drop earlier for fear that he will not be able to cope with less teaching and maybe tough exams However, I tried to console myself that the style of teaching may not be like other secondary school, holding hands style. I feel they could be training the kids to be independent, the JC/Uni teaching style that the kids eventually will face in years to come.

The kids had gone through few tests/exams as of now, and I had noticed that independent learning in the kids through these exams. Ds and his classmates will share responsibilities in making notes and share among themselves. Despite he did not do well to expectation but i do see that 'learning skill' growing in the kids which is applauding.

[Monet]

Hi, is there CCA for Year 1 students on Saturday in HCI? Thanks.

[ellehcim]

Monet:

Hi, is there CCA for Year 1 students on Saturday in HCI? Thanks.

hi Monet, some CCAs do operates on Saturday. Individual CCA has their own schedule and training. My ds does go on some Saturdays, although his CCA stated 2 days a week.


You may want to refer to HCI's website to understand about their CCAs, http://www.hci.sg/hs_cca/

Click on the CCAs to have a rough idea about their training and information. Please note that the date stated are for reference only.

[Vin8]

Thanks , ellehcim, for the clarifications on DSA restrictions

[lexis]

hi all


Has any of your children gone for the Integrated Boarding Programme?

Based on the presentation, i find it quite interesting, but I wish it wasn’t for an entire semester! When the kids are in boarding, are we allowed to take them out for dinner at times? And when are they usually released to go home?

Anything else that would be good for parent/child to know before deciding whether to board?

Thanks!

[CatMoon]

lexis:

hi all


Has any of your children gone for the Integrated Boarding Programme?

Based on the presentation, i find it quite interesting, but I wish it wasn't for an entire semester! When the kids are in boarding, are we allowed to take them out for dinner at times? And when are they usually released to go home?

Anything else that would be good for parent/child to know before deciding whether to board?

Thanks!

Don't they come home on weekends?

[Song22]

lexis:

hi all


Has any of your children gone for the Integrated Boarding Programme?

Based on the presentation, i find it quite interesting, but I wish it wasn't for an entire semester! When the kids are in boarding, are we allowed to take them out for dinner at times? And when are they usually released to go home?

Anything else that would be good for parent/child to know before deciding whether to board?

Thanks!

Hi lexis, I think they will check out on Friday and check in Sunday night. I think if we want to take them out for dinner on normal weekday night we may need to \"apply\". Perhaps it is worthwhile to check with teacher?

[lexis]

hi Cat moon


Yeah, they do come back on weekends.

thanks, Song 22, i know that the kids can go out for tuition/training etc, but not sure about dinner cos that may defeat the purpose of boarding.

[7788]

hi lexis,


yes we can bring the boys out ocassionally for dinner eg. for birthday celebration. don’t have to apply but have to notify in advance so that the canteen won’t keep dinner for them. of course, not everyday.

we can also drop by to visit them during the week but we can’t go to their room. they will have to meet us at a common area within the boarding school.

i also wish that it is just a term-long stay instead of a semester.