NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[dagong99]

lurline:

dagong99:

[quote=\"lurline\"]Hi iRabbit,

Thanks for sharing!

wanted to meet the new principal but didn't have the chance.

ds2 has a great time at the open house booths .

You DS2 also joining ? Haven't got a chance to meet the new P. Hopefully the school can update existing parents of the new changes too.

ds2 is keen to join too but he has no MO awards.[/quote]You never try, you never know.

[iRabbit]

Moontan:

iRabbit:

Without getting into details, I summarised what was shared as liking the pedagogy of the sch which is unique. I spoke to 4 Y1 ex-geppers (don't want to say which sch coz must respect privacy) as they were manning the booth.

To me, how the msg was communicate is as impt as what the msg was. Those were 4 earnest kids.

One of them must be your kid. They presented themselves very well.

While I don't expect my son to be brimming with leadership qualities, I'm quite particular that he should at least exude confidence befitting that of a young child (like some ACS kids I came across). These are the qualities I look out for when I talked to students during OH.

[iRabbit]

dagong99:

Haven't got chance to really see the new P, hopefully can see her on this coming Speech Day. :evil:

Which booth did you go ? I know quite a number geppers joined NUSH.

Don't really want to id the booth. I think all booths were well-manned.

[Miracle Child]

Just to share on the journey that we went thru with our DS last year…if it is useful to anyone. My DS was ex gepper and offered COs from a few schools. We went through the decision process with DS. It was a tough decision but we respected his choice. He was very firm with his decision with NUSH. He is very happy in school; enjoying the curriculum and overall experience.


What I like about the school:-
1. Very dedicated and caring teachers. DS had tummy aches in the first 2 weeks; mentor teacher was concerned whether it was stress from new school or curriculum. She called me to discuss. I and impressed with the level of thoughtfulness. (DS was just having some gastrointestinal problems and not stress induced haha).
2. So far, DS peers are a nice lot. No unhealthy competition.
3. Curriculum is of sufficient depth and hands on (for the sciences) which DS enjoys.
4. Modular system and students are assessed throughout the semester via quizzes, tests n of cos end of semester exams. But the quizzes and tests are ways to assess how the child is coping and areas of weakness. Personally (just my own view), it is a better way to guage a child’s ability through continual assessments than one big-bang exam.
5. The school recognises every kid is different in abilities and so there will be opportunities for acceleration (not that my DS is in it) and collaborating with teachers on specific ideas/projects/initiatives.

[yap_susan]

I called NUS high to check about Maths Olympaid awards. Apparently the screening test is a determinant. Seems awards are not so important as a criteria. Have , have. Don’t have also never mind.

[Gxmas]

Moontan:

Gxmas:

I thought that has always been the practice? There is currently a supplementary intake exercise for students using their PSLE results, no? Sorry I am not able to understand what the change is...

In the past, 90% of the 170 vacancies will be via DSA, the remaining 10% will be via PSLE result. Now it is changed to 100% via DSA. The supplementary intake now I believe is for the vacancies that are not taken by the students who are given confirmed offer.

Thank you, Moontan! I thought the supplementary intake exercise was due to vacancies available after DSA. Didn't know those seats were deliberately left for students using PSLE results.

[Gxmas]

yap_susan:

I called NUS high to check about Maths Olympaid awards. Apparently the screening test is a determinant. Seems awards are not so important as a criteria. Have , have. Don't have also never mind.

Yes, that's what the principal said too...the selection test and subsequent camp are the most important. But I am puzzled then... the relevant awards must mean something, no? Otherwise why would schools, including NUSH conduct such competitions which require resources? If nothing else matters besides the tests results, then what is the purpose of providing information on achievements? That would only increase the workload of the DSA process.... I agree if a student performs well for the tests, the test results would supersede all other results. But it can't be simply based on solely the test results....?

[Nebbermind]

Gxmas:

yap_susan:

I called NUS high to check about Maths Olympaid awards. Apparently the screening test is a determinant. Seems awards are not so important as a criteria. Have , have. Don't have also never mind.

Yes, that's what the principal said too...the selection test and subsequent camp are the most important. But I am puzzled then... the relevant awards must mean something, no? Otherwise why would schools, including NUSH conduct such competitions which require resources? If nothing else matters besides the tests results, then what is the purpose of providing information on achievements? That would only increase the workload of the DSA process.... I agree if a student performs well for the tests, the test results would supersede all other results. But it can't be simply based on solely the test results....?

Perhaps they wanna see how the kids will perform in tests which they could least prepare

[Sun_2010]

Nebbermind:

Gxmas:

[quote=\"yap_susan\"]I called NUS high to check about Maths Olympaid awards. Apparently the screening test is a determinant. Seems awards are not so important as a criteria. Have , have. Don't have also never mind.

Yes, that's what the principal said too...the selection test and subsequent camp are the most important. But I am puzzled then... the relevant awards must mean something, no? Otherwise why would schools, including NUSH conduct such competitions which require resources? If nothing else matters besides the tests results, then what is the purpose of providing information on achievements? That would only increase the workload of the DSA process.... I agree if a student performs well for the tests, the test results would supersede all other results. But it can't be simply based on solely the test results....?

Perhaps they wanna see how the kids will perform in tests which they could least prepare[/quote] :evil: :evil:

[dyh]

Sun_2010:

Nebbermind:

[quote=\"Gxmas\"]

Yes, that's what the principal said too...the selection test and subsequent camp are the most important. But I am puzzled then... the relevant awards must mean something, no? Otherwise why would schools, including NUSH conduct such competitions which require resources? If nothing else matters besides the tests results, then what is the purpose of providing information on achievements? That would only increase the workload of the DSA process.... I agree if a student performs well for the tests, the test results would supersede all other results. But it can't be simply based on solely the test results....?

Perhaps they wanna see how the kids will perform in tests which they could least prepare

:evil: :evil:[/quote]The MO results will come in handy if they are undecided on the applicant.