Chung Cheng High (Main)

[little twin starz]

Hi all, my gal has T-score of 238+1 which is 1 point below the COP for this year. Based on your experience, can you share with me on the probability of her getting a seat if we place CCHSM as first choice? Appreciate hearing from you soon! Thanks lots

[ElaineK]

zbear:

sunshine2005:

Can 241 score try for CCHMS ? Or Nan hua High

Nan hua is closer home but CCHMS we hear good things?

Nan Hua is 243 n closer to home.

Won’t it be better to try Nan Hua first n CCHMS 2nd?

I think Nan Hua is also a good School n you can save time on travelling.

Yeah agree, no point travelling to the east from the west, only make the kids more tired. Look into North East if u happen live in the north part.

[ElaineK]

little twin starz:

Hi all, my gal has T-score of 238+1 which is 1 point below the COP for this year. Based on your experience, can you share with me on the probability of her getting a seat if we place CCHSM as first choice? Appreciate hearing from you soon! Thanks lots

U never know whether COP will rise or drop. (its purely demand and supply issue).

No harm trying as long as ur 2nd choice u put the school dat u will want to go if CCHM cannot, and definitely can get in (meaning ur DD's T-score higher than COP by at least 4 pts). ATB!

[FantasyLandDreams]

Hi

Is it a must to take HCL in Sec 1 at CCHM?
What if the child does not take HCL in P6, can he choose not to take HCL at Sec 1 in CCHM? Thanks.

[grow and glow]

Yes. All sec 1 2 3 students in the school take HCL. It is the school’s way of showing to parents and students the school’s commitment and confidence to nurture students in Chinese. Given its SAP background and centre of chinese excellence, it is really different from other schools. The students in CCHMS also find it a privilege to do HCL.

[kabochaneko]

Hi, my son likes Chung Cheng very much and he is concidering this school.

Could anyone kindly list down the pros and cons of the school? Thanks!!!

[kaxhong]

My girl (244) can go to CHIJ (TPY) and CCHM. Which is a better choice in terms of academics / CCA?


Distance wise: CHIJ (TPY) wins hands down (walk 5 mins), CCHM (1h bus journey)
Girl preference - CCHM (cos her friends mostly opt this school), hates CHIJ (TPY) - dunno why?
She has no HCL in Primary school, not strong in chinese.

Any advise?

[Eddisema]

kaxhong:

My girl (244) can go to CHIJ (TPY) and CCHM. Which is a better choice in terms of academics / CCA?


Distance wise: CHIJ (TPY) wins hands down (walk 5 mins), CCHM (1h bus journey)
Girl preference - CCHM (cos her friends mostly opt this school), hates CHIJ (TPY) - dunno why?
She has no HCL in Primary school, not strong in chinese.

Any advise?

IMO I would just say, let ur girl decide bah.

If u alrd discussed wit ur girl abt the distance and she is willing to travel for the sch she likes den be it, tho will be quite demanding. (As someone who traveled back and forth everyday from Sembawang to Nan Hua by train last time I would say is not easy, esp if train breakdown haha. Just be prepared to wake up at 5am everyday)

If dat is settled, just support ur girl's decision bah (she must learn to take responsibility at this age alrd). No point forcing her to choose a sch dat she don't realy want to commit to and end up she hate the sch and ur intervention in her choice. (If ur girl is not willing to take a stand on whr she wan to go, make sure she think thru it and make the decision herself).

[kaxhong]

Eddisema:

kaxhong:

My girl (244) can go to CHIJ (TPY) and CCHM. Which is a better choice in terms of academics / CCA?


Distance wise: CHIJ (TPY) wins hands down (walk 5 mins), CCHM (1h bus journey)
Girl preference - CCHM (cos her friends mostly opt this school), hates CHIJ (TPY) - dunno why?
She has no HCL in Primary school, not strong in chinese.

Any advise?

IMO I would just say, let ur girl decide bah.

If u alrd discussed wit ur girl abt the distance and she is willing to travel for the sch she likes den be it, tho will be quite demanding. (As someone who traveled back and forth everyday from Sembawang to Nan Hua by train last time I would say is not easy, esp if train breakdown haha. Just be prepared to wake up at 5am everyday)

If dat is settled, just support ur girl's decision bah (she must learn to take responsibility at this age alrd). No point forcing her to choose a sch dat she don't realy want to commit to and end up she hate the sch and ur intervention in her choice. (If ur girl is not willing to take a stand on whr she wan to go, make sure she think thru it and make the decision herself).

Thanks for the opinion on her preference. Any other opinions with regards to the schools ?

[Pen88n]

Eddisema:

kaxhong:

My girl (244) can go to CHIJ (TPY) and CCHM. Which is a better choice in terms of academics / CCA?


Distance wise: CHIJ (TPY) wins hands down (walk 5 mins), CCHM (1h bus journey)
Girl preference - CCHM (cos her friends mostly opt this school), hates CHIJ (TPY) - dunno why?
She has no HCL in Primary school, not strong in chinese.

Any advise?

IMO I would just say, let ur girl decide bah.

If u alrd discussed wit ur girl abt the distance and she is willing to travel for the sch she likes den be it, tho will be quite demanding. (As someone who traveled back and forth everyday from Sembawang to Nan Hua by train last time I would say is not easy, esp if train breakdown haha. Just be prepared to wake up at 5am everyday)

If dat is settled, just support ur girl's decision bah (she must learn to take responsibility at this age alrd). No point forcing her to choose a sch dat she don't realy want to commit to and end up she hate the sch and ur intervention in her choice. (If ur girl is not willing to take a stand on whr she wan to go, make sure she think thru it and make the decision herself).

Your girl is the one going to the school, so let her decide which to choose. You can discuss pros and cons with her, eg:
- distance
- friends may not stick together in sec sch, however, CHIJ (TPY) also have issue of having affiliated pri school kids and she may feel left out. Whatever it is, she must learn to make new friends in sec sch.
- CL: she must be prepared to face a SAP school environment in CCHM. Maybe it would be a good choice in helping her improve her Chinese
- mixed vs girls sch: if this is a consideration
- affiliated JC: maybe this is a consideration too?

Both are good schools and quite comparable in academic standard. No harm letting her decide - once they are the ones deciding, they will be more positive in accepting whatever comes with the package (inconvenience, obstacles) and will be more tolerant and resilient to difficulties faced in sec sch life.