St. Joseph's Institution

[emoh]

Elson:

My Sec 1 Son has gone for the Ace camp, can ask sec2 also has similar camp and if yes, where to?

http://www.sji.edu.sg/programmes/student-development-programmes/outdoor-n-adventure

[emoh]

bluemom:

The SCGS exit will be ready in 2019.

Last weekend I just drove to Malcom rd.
Need to cross 2 traffic light n a canal to reach stevens mrt entrance.
Actually quite a distance.

Lianhe Zaobao reported that there are plans for a sheltered walkway to the new Stevens MRT underpass, ready in early 2020.

http://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20171110-809999

上述长约60米的地下人行通道建成后，学生便能从史蒂芬站直接从地底通到杜尼安路，陆路交通管理局也打算在通道出口建有盖走道，连接到新加坡女子学校和圣若瑟书院的校门前。

[S_Mummy]

emoh:

bluemom:

The SCGS exit will be ready in 2019.

Last weekend I just drove to Malcom rd.
Need to cross 2 traffic light n a canal to reach stevens mrt entrance.
Actually quite a distance.

Lianhe Zaobao reported that there are plans for a sheltered walkway to the new Stevens MRT underpass, ready in early 2020.

http://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20171110-809999

上述长约60米的地下人行通道建成后，学生便能从史蒂芬站直接从地底通到杜尼安路，陆路交通管理局也打算在通道出口建有盖走道，连接到新加坡女子学校和圣若瑟书院的校门前。

:rahrah: :rahrah:
Thank you for the info, emoh.

[titank]

]Could anyone share whether Sec 3 (IP) which textbooks are optional? The textbook list did not mention anything

[radiantmum]

oh. i just buy all in the list.

[notjs]

Hi all, I would like to know if in my psle results slip it says that im eligible for express but for last year cut off point for sji IB is 253 but i got 248, am i eligible to join sji?

[emoh]

notjs:

Hi all, I would like to know if in my psle results slip it says that im eligible for express but for last year cut off point for sji IB is 253 but i got 248, am i eligible to join sji?

U can still try for 1st choice SJI IP (253) but also put 2nd choice SJI Exp (245) so after u are in SJI can still try for SJI IP at the end of Sec 2 for entry into Sec 3 SJI IP.

[octopusmum]

hi all


need to consult students and parents of students in SJI IB programme…

My son got 253 and i am considering whether to choose the SJI IP…a few questions:
1) my son is weak in languages but strong in Maths and Science. is the programme suitable for him?
2) i was told that IB is more project based and students are constantly graded via project work, unlike students sitting for just 1 ALevel exam. My eldest son’s army buddy who was from ACS International IB, said it is better to take A Levels as IB can be quite stressful.(they have to study constantly).however, my friend’s view is that IB is easier because unlike A Levels, the students are not graded just based on 1 exam…sigh! so would like to hear from students/parents, what is it really like to study in SJI IB?
3) is it true that there are a lot of writings involved so the child will struggle if he is weak in that area?

thanks much!

[usaik]

Hi Octopusmum,


Congratulations that your boy has done well for PSLE. He deserved a big pat on his shoulders! Looks like your boy has done well overall, even in his weaker subject to have achieve the grade he is getting. As such, I personally do not think your son will have major problem coping with the language portion if he is willing to put in effort like what he has done for his PSLE.

In most schools these days, regardless IP,IB or O, to achieve a holistic development, project based work seems to be part and puzzle of the students’ life. Whether they are graded or not, all students should strive and put in their best.

Sadly, if the mentality of the students and parents are only focusing on graded subjects, holistic education will probably not do well in the usual "O" and "A" level school setting despite all the effort put in by these schools.

Dear Octopusmum, no one know what is best for your boy better than you do .As you gather and research on for more information, I wish you the best ability to gather all the needed information and the wisdom to make the best choice for your boy.

All the best!

[raisintan]

Can someone share how big is the cohort in year 5/ 6? Also, what’s the proportion of girls and boys in these 2 years?