Victoria School

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sumo22:

Separately, thank you all who have clarified CCA requirement on my earlier post & sharing insights. DD has picked VS as his 1st choice so we are really looking forward to reporting to VS on 22nd Dec

:congrats: on your DS becoming a Victorian! VS boys have a lot of school pride, and really believe in their school motto \"nothing without labour\" and strive to be a \"gentleman, professional and sportsman\". Its interesting to see them develop over the 4 years.

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Thinkerrrr:

sumo22:

Separately, thank you all who have clarified CCA requirement on my earlier post & sharing insights. DD has picked VS as his 1st choice so we are really looking forward to reporting to VS on 22nd Dec

:congrats: on your DS becoming a Victorian! VS boys have a lot of school pride, and really believe in their school motto \"nothing without labour\" and strive to be a \"gentleman, professional and sportsman\". Its interesting to see them develop over the 4 years.

The 7th or 8th oldest school in Singapore with 140 years of history should be a great source of school pride.

[FootprintLeaver]

Hi


May I know what time does the child need to report to school every morning? And when is school dismissal time? Thinking of sending Ds there but we are staying in Bt Merah. Quite far… Thanks.

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FootprintLeaver:

Hi


May I know what time does the child need to report to school every morning? And when is school dismissal time? Thinking of sending Ds there but we are staying in Bt Merah. Quite far... Thanks.

The boys typically have to reach before 7.30am. Dismissal time depends on CCA, subject combination etc. I've heard of boys who stay in Woodlands, Serangoon, etc.

[FootprintLeaver]

Thinkerrrr:

FootprintLeaver:

Hi


May I know what time does the child need to report to school every morning? And when is school dismissal time? Thinking of sending Ds there but we are staying in Bt Merah. Quite far... Thanks.

The boys typically have to reach before 7.30am. Dismissal time depends on CCA, subject combination etc. I've heard of boys who stay in Woodlands, Serangoon, etc.

Thanks.

[dadmum123]

Hi everyone. There were a few questions on whether your DS will be able to handle sports/physical activities in VS. I have 2 DS in VS and can share my experience.


Being a boys' school, sports/physical activities are incorporated into both the curriculum and CCAs. The PE curriculum is well-developed. The school trains the boys well for NAPFA, and I feel this is good preparation for NS. Of course, there are some who don't pass, but there is no boot camp required if the boys don't pass.

Almost all CCAs incorporate sports, whether it's a sports CCA or not. This applies even to Clubs and Societies, who have morning PT during their camps. On regular CCA days, push ups are often used as a form of discipline. However, all these are very light workouts that help the boys develop physically and mentally.

My 2 DS started off disliking most sports, but now they come home in their PE attire almost everyday after a game or training in school, and they enjoy it. As long as they remain focused on their studies, I think this is a good change I've seen. :xedfingers:

The 3 goals of an education at VS is to be a gentleman, professional and sportsman. Nevertheless, as a comment above mentioned, VS is not a sports school and the boys come in all 'shapes and sizes'. Everyone is a Victorian, nonetheless.

[Thinkerrrr]

dadmum123:

Almost all CCAs incorporate sports, whether it's a sports CCA or not. This applies even to Clubs and Societies, who have morning PT during their camps. On regular CCA days, push ups are often used as a form of discipline. However, all these are very light workouts that help the boys develop physically and mentally.

Agreed. DS and his batch mates were taught by their seniors how to do a proper push up when they first joined the school/CCA. Now he does them at home to train himself.

[mommylove27]

Daily need to report school by 7.25am, Thursday 8.25am.

[mommylove27]

Daily need to report school by 7.25am, Thursday 8.25am.

[sumo22]

FootprintLeaver:

Hi


May I know what time does the child need to report to school every morning? And when is school dismissal time? Thinking of sending Ds there but we are staying in Bt Merah. Quite far... Thanks.

We're staying at Tiong Bahru & put in VS as first choice! So his home commute will be bus 48 which is right outside the school side gate to Bugis Mrt then train ride home..close to 60mins. Route for going home seems to be better compared to going to school.