St. Joseph's Institution

[pixiedust]

titank:

Noticed that the Maths Text for Sec 1 the book list put as optional. Experienced parents could advise whether should we also buy? Also no Geography textbook, is the school given some kind of school notes?

We bought Sec 1 Optional Maths textbook. Never used at all so from Sec 2 onwards did not buy.
School will give out notes for both Maths and Geography as Kafer replied earlier.
No need to search for suitable Geography materials from the market as they have own syllabus so no books match.

[pixiedust]

lifeisabeach:

DS will be going to SJI - Sec 1 in 2016.

Can I check with existing SJI parents:
1. What is the literature textbook that they will be using in Sec 1 (IP)?
2. Are the kids allowed to choose 3 Science subjects in Year 3?
3. What is the passing mark to be promoted each year?
4. Any suggestion on how we can prepare for Secondary 1 will be appreciated.

Thanks

Please refer to slides provided by emoh earlier for detailed answers.
Q2 : triple science in year 3. Is your child in IP ? Yes, there is triple science class but bear in mind due to IBDP structure, he would be at most be pursuing 2 of the Science subjects at JC level.

[pixiedust]

Sniper Angel:

May I know is it advisable to get a printer in which the kid come to Sec 1? Many assignment that requires a lot of printing?

For my son's case, yes there was indeed a lot. We bought laserjet b&w printer.

[kattyzhao]

Does Sec.1 students need to bring all the textbooks on the first week? Normally the school schedule will be from 7:30am to 14:10pm, right?


Thank you so much for the reply!

[pixiedust]

kattyzhao:

Does Sec.1 students need to bring all the textbooks on the first week? Normally the school schedule will be from 7:30am to 14:10pm, right?


Thank you so much for the reply!

All the information you requested are here : http://sec1.sji.edu.sg/16-school-sec-1-events
Always check the S1 website for latest updates. http://sec1.sji.edu.sg/

[kattyzhao]

Thanks a lot!


But i check all the links, there’s no daily timetable.And also, the Sec.1 camp will start from the second week, not the first week. So what are they going to do? Normal lessons?

[lovingmum27]

Based on the SJI sec 1 website, the school recommends to bring the books as per the time table published on their website.

[lovingmum27]

Are there any students from Bedok, Tanah Merah heading to SJI tomorrow onwards?

[kattyzhao]

We are from Clementi, a bit far. I need to drive him there. Anyone nearby?

[radiantmum]

Impressed w SJI’s regular and comprehensive updates to date! A good start to parents’ engagement!


N just ruefully realised SJI fees are 30 to 40 times more than a govt school. Hope that translates to smaller class tchr student ratio, better resources n more enrichment opportunities for our kids.

CCA options look v limited though. Looks like if not good in sports will end up in uniform groups or bands n that will take up lots of time? Any advice from any parents?