Maris Stella High School

[winniel_tlh]

hi Heyhoe,


Which level is your son in?

My son is considering the band as well…but, 4 times/week is quite heavy…

[heyhoe]

Mine is currently in Sec 2 but last year was 3 times a week.

[winniel_tlh]

Wow... it's quite heavy ya.


Do they need to train on Saturdays? Is he enjoying the band CCA so far? It's one of the CCA that my son is considering right now...

[heyhoe]

Yes, they train on Saturdays as well. So far, he’s enjoying it and rather proud to be part of the band.


It’s only my concerns on the long hours.

[4AsnJ]

heyhoe:

Anyone have kids in band? Mine is now attending 4 times a week. It seems a bit too much. I was wondering if this is a norm or just starting this year?

If I'm not wrong, this year has SYF, so those involve will have more practise than usual.
So the norm for Band is 3 times a week. Wow, that is very intensive. Any parent here whose child is in band? Can share?
My son wanted to do sport as CCA but so far no hope as he was not in any school team in Primary school.
So now my son is waiting for Archery for a reply. If still not selected, he wanted to put Taekwondo as CCA. Was told anybody can do Taekwondo.
Any parent can share their view?

[winniel_tlh]

4AsnJ:

heyhoe:

Anyone have kids in band? Mine is now attending 4 times a week. It seems a bit too much. I was wondering if this is a norm or just starting this year?

If I'm not wrong, this year has SYF, so those involve will have more practise than usual.
So the norm for Band is 3 times a week. Wow, that is very intensive. Any parent here whose child is in band? Can share?
My son wanted to do sport as CCA but so far no hope as he was not in any school team in Primary school.
So now my son is waiting for Archery for a reply. If still not selected, he wanted to put Taekwondo as CCA. Was told anybody can do Taekwondo.
Any parent can share their view?

hi 4AsnJ,

Who's your son waiting for a reply from? For the Archery?

I thought we have to submit the 6 options online only? Unless, for those who went for the trials I guess?

My son is keen on the debate club (ELDDS) for now... but also considering Archery for the \"sports\" category

But, from what I know, he didnt go for any trials...hehehe

[4AsnJ]

winniel_tlh:

4AsnJ:

[quote=\"heyhoe\"]Anyone have kids in band? Mine is now attending 4 times a week. It seems a bit too much. I was wondering if this is a norm or just starting this year?

If I'm not wrong, this year has SYF, so those involve will have more practise than usual.
So the norm for Band is 3 times a week. Wow, that is very intensive. Any parent here whose child is in band? Can share?
My son wanted to do sport as CCA but so far no hope as he was not in any school team in Primary school.
So now my son is waiting for Archery for a reply. If still not selected, he wanted to put Taekwondo as CCA. Was told anybody can do Taekwondo.
Any parent can share their view?

hi 4AsnJ,

Who's your son waiting for a reply from? For the Archery?

I thought we have to submit the 6 options online only? Unless, for those who went for the trials I guess?

My son is keen on the debate club (ELDDS) for now... but also considering Archery for the \"sports\" category

But, from what I know, he didnt go for any trials...hehehe[/quote]Hi winniel_tlh

My son went for table tennis trial, was told not selected. He said something like 4 or 6 only were selected and mostly all were from primary school team, unless u r very good. Oh dear, he didn't tell me anything regarding online submission. He also went for Archery trial yesterday, so the teacher in charge will let him know

[VitoRelax]

heyhoe:

Anyone have kids in band? Mine is now attending 4 times a week. It seems a bit too much. I was wondering if this is a norm or just starting this year?

My DD has just finished 4 years in MSHS and just got his O Level results.

He was in the band.

During his time, band was only only Wed and Sat at the beginning.

It only get intensive when they are competing in the competition by which time, usually there is a camp meaning the camp in school for concentration and comradeship.

Band is very good becos MSHS Band is a top band, most of the time will win competition, also sure get -2 points for O levels.

Hope that helps ...

[4AsnJ]

VitoRelax:

heyhoe:

Anyone have kids in band? Mine is now attending 4 times a week. It seems a bit too much. I was wondering if this is a norm or just starting this year?

My DD has just finished 4 years in MSHS and just got his O Level results.

He was in the band.

During his time, band was only only Wed and Sat at the beginning.

It only get intensive when they are competing in the competition by which time, usually there is a camp meaning the camp in school for concentration and comradeship.

Band is very good becos MSHS Band is a top band, most of the time will win competition, also sure get -2 points for O levels.

Hope that helps ...

Hi VitoRelax

Thanks for the sharing. Wishing your boy all the best. :rahrah:

[MMM]

heyhoe:

Anyone have kids in band? Mine is now attending 4 times a week. It seems a bit too much. I was wondering if this is a norm or just starting this year?

Mine is also sec 2 and in the band. He is only doing 3 times a week this year. Wed, friday and sat. For friday, my impression is that it only happens when there are competition.

For 1st week, is the more days due to adhoc activities such as cca open house, performance to Sec 1? when school reopens, etc...