Catholic High (Primary)

[phankao]

adhd.dad:

Hi,


A bit of background. My son only just recently settled into CHSP. (he was mostly on leave of absence before that) He was never around in SG much before this year so we have no previous experience with CCA. I noticed that my friend's kids in Ai Tong have a very free and easy CCA system. Just join something and have fun!

OTOH, when I tried to choose a CCA for my son, I was told they will need to do screening etc! I was like... \"huh?\" LOL
Are they truly only picking those with particular talent or experience in specific CCAs? So you can't join a CCA at a recreational level anymore?

Thank you!

Yeah, in CHS, they are identified for CCAs - just let your son go for the screening! No harm! I heard for example for scounts, they let them join for a few trial sessions and are selected after that , bc the demand is higher than the spaces they have. So some parents just let their boys go for some fun for the 1st few trial sessions.

[Kiasu Talk]

Thank you Phankao!

[mc_007]

Is CCA complusory for the children? Can we choose not to have any CCA?


Which student care near CHS is gd? Any recommendation?

[muska]

mc_007:

Is CCA complusory for the children? Can we choose not to have any CCA?


Which student care near CHS is gd? Any recommendation?

Not compulsory for CCA for primary sch kids. But it will always be good to join. And if they like the CCA, they can continue to do the CCA in secondary. Cos in secondary, the CCA selection criteria is even more stringent than current.

[Anniecwl]

Hi anyone knows if the school is supportive of any kids with mild learning difficulties like autism, dyslexia?

[Anniecwl]

Hi anyone knows if the school is supportive of any kids with mild learning difficulties like high functioning autism, dyslexia?

[phankao]

Anniecwl:

Hi anyone knows if the school is supportive of any kids with mild learning difficulties like high functioning autism, dyslexia?

I know there was a boy in my ds' class in p1 that had a shadow teacher. Didn't have by p2.

[phankao]

Anniecwl:

Hi anyone knows if the school is supportive of any kids with mild learning difficulties like high functioning autism, dyslexia?

I know there was a boy in my ds' class in p1 that had a shadow teacher. Didn't have by p2.

[phankao]

Anniecwl:

Hi anyone knows if the school is supportive of any kids with mild learning difficulties like high functioning autism, dyslexia?

I know there was a boy in my ds' class in p1 that had a shadow teacher. Didn't have by p2.

[adhd.041031dad]

@anniecwl


I don't pretend to know the answer to this and truly hope they do! Let me know if you ever find out!

According to my son, though, some teachers seem really strict and unforgiving if you forget stuff etc. There are relatively consistent threats of punishment for those who can't keep up. (not grades but for poor behavior or forgetting stuff) But they may be more forgiving if they know of the underlying situation.

3 of the boys in my son's class are supposedly \"scolded\" by some teachers almost daily for not keeping up or talking etc. Do take note that it's a young boy's report tho. Catholic High looks like an well-oiled efficient machine. I'm not so sure they have teachers to spare. I do know what you speak of though. Whilst overseas, we had the chance to watch Learning Support teachers at work. These were awesome for those who needed a little nudge in the right direction. Typically for kids who had atrocious handwriting, problems paying attention or other mild disabilities.

If you follow this link on Allied Educators:
https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/support-for-children-special-needs[quote]AEDs(LBS) support students with mild special educational needs such as dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by: - See more at: https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/support-for-children-special-needs#sthash.oqIuo9u4.dpuf[/quote]I'm not sure it will be enough tho. Do check it out and give MOE a call maybe or Catholic High itself?

Anniecwl:

Hi anyone knows if the school is supportive of any kids with mild learning difficulties like high functioning autism, dyslexia?