Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[joy0727]

If not mistaken, the schedule looks this way:

1st Week: CCA Orientation Outdoor Sports then CCA Orientation Indoor Sports, Clubs & Societies
2nd Week: CCA Orientation for Uniformed Groups then CCA Orientation for Performing Arts
3rd Week: DS can start go for trials.

Just not too sure, how the trials works yet.

>>> Noted also that, after the trial period, they will have to fill up an online submission form (9 options), not sure where this form as yet.
>>> Should be early February, they must fill up the form.
>>> By Middle February, the results of what they will get for their CCAs, will be released
>>> DS must start reporting to the CCA allocated for them, but at the meanwhile, they can appeal, within the next few days.
>>> Regardless of their appeal results, they will have to stick to that CCAs, for Sec 1 to Sec 4, at least. Preferably, not to change

somewhat similar to the highschool placement process

[kittysgp]

Thanks, joy0727!

[CatMoon]

happy mother:

Is there any chat group for 2018 Sec 1 HCI parents?

Don't think there is one chat group specific to this. However, do attend the Sec 1 parent symposium - usually 3rd week January on a Saturday morning. You can sign up for the class whatsapp group that day.

[hwachie]

joy0727:

If not mistaken, the schedule looks this way:

1st Week: CCA Orientation Outdoor Sports then CCA Orientation Indoor Sports, Clubs & Societies
2nd Week: CCA Orientation for Uniformed Groups then CCA Orientation for Performing Arts
3rd Week: DS can start go for trials.

Just not too sure, how the trials works yet.

>>> Noted also that, after the trial period, they will have to fill up an online submission form (9 options), not sure where this form as yet.
>>> Should be early February, they must fill up the form.
>>> By Middle February, the results of what they will get for their CCAs, will be released
>>> DS must start reporting to the CCA allocated for them, but at the meanwhile, they can appeal, within the next few days.
>>> Regardless of their appeal results, they will have to stick to that CCAs, for Sec 1 to Sec 4, at least. Preferably, not to change

somewhat similar to the highschool placement process

Hi everyone, just like to clarify a few things.

Firstly, the information provided seems to be for last year's CCA Orientation. (the one on ISP is last yr's document)
Not too many changes, but the timeline for CCA Orientation is as follows:
CCA Orientation Part I (Sports) - Completed during SOO
CCA Orientation Part II (Uniformed Groups) - 10 Jan 2018
CCA Orientation Part III (*I forgot whether Clubs first or Performing Arts first*) - 12 Jan 2018
CCA Orientation Part IV (*The other one*) - 17 Jan 2018

Thereafter, the timeline is mostly the same. During the CCA Orientation, it is unlike during the Sports CCAs, where everyone got a chance to try out, because most CCAs don't require prior knowledge to join. Instead, most CCAs choose to showcase what they do during normal training sessions, then your son may choose to indicate whether he's interested to go for trials*. There are certain CCAs with specific skillsets such as Chinese Chess/Weiqi, which may ask students to play against seniors, and at the end only ask selected students to indicate their interest.

*Indicating interest for trials or going for trials repeatedly is not a sure-fire way to join the CCA; neither is indicating interest going to force the student into the CCA - most of the time it's for CCAs to contact students regarding trial information.

Thereafter, in the trial period, students may visit as many CCAs as they want (or as much as time permits). Some CCAs may choose to provide further insights to their CCA, some may have questions for them (e.g. why interested, other commitments...), or other CCAs looking out for certain potential may give students opportunities to show their skills.

It is recommended that students visit multiple CCAs, because there's a 9-option form to fill up at the end of the trial period, which goes something like this:
Sports - Min 1; Max 3 // UG - Min 1; Max 2 // Clubs & Societies - Max 2 // Performing Arts - Max 2 and if I recall correctly, students also need to indicate their preferred category.

However,
a) Students need not fill up all 9 options
b) Students need to be willing to join any of the CCAs which they listed down, even the UG
c) Over the years, there have also been stories of coaches telling students that they're \"confirm in; just need put first choice\", but in the end student failed to get in as CCA had limited spots -> joined unwanted CCA

In conclusion, students need to keep an open mind throughout CCA Orientation, and put in effort in whichever CCA he ends up in.

Hope this helps
~hwachie

[kittysgp]

Thank you Hwachie, for the detailed explanation. I have a much clearer idea now.

[paperprata]

Hi parents of older hci boys, i wont be able to make it for the year 2 symposium. How crucial is it that we need to attend?

From your experience, will the boys themselves be given a separate briefing?

Thanks lots!

[CatMoon]

paperprata:

Hi parents of older hci boys, i wont be able to make it for the year 2 symposium. How crucial is it that we need to attend?

From your experience, will the boys themselves be given a separate briefing?

Thanks lots!

Hi paperprata, IMHO i believe the Sec 2 symposium is important coz the school heads will be taking the parents thru subject combinations in Sec 3 based on Sec 2 results, etc. Also, you will be able to speak to the school heads after the talk on specific school programmes e.g. SMTP, HP, BSP.

The boys will be given a separate briefing but it may be helpful if you are able to discuss with your boy which programmes he is aiming for - in case he needs your advice.

[paperprata]

CatMoon:

paperprata:

Hi parents of older hci boys, i wont be able to make it for the year 2 symposium. How crucial is it that we need to attend?

From your experience, will the boys themselves be given a separate briefing?

Thanks lots!

Hi paperprata, IMHO i believe the Sec 2 symposium is important coz the school heads will be taking the parents thru subject combinations in Sec 3 based on Sec 2 results, etc. Also, you will be able to speak to the school heads after the talk on specific school programmes e.g. SMTP, HP, BSP.

The boys will be given a separate briefing but it may be helpful if you are able to discuss with your boy which programmes he is aiming for - in case he needs your advice.

Hi Catmoon, thank u so much for your advice, very useful!

[7788]

happy mother:

Is there any chat group for 2018 Sec 1 HCI parents?

Welcome to the HCI family!

For iSpark, the PSG will help the s1 parents form their respective class parents chatgroup on 20 Jan 18 (Sat) before the s1 symposium where they meet the consortium director for briefing at 9am.

Any 1i1, 1i2 and 1i3 parents here can also pm me your contacts. It will facilitate our gathering of contact details for the formation of the chatgroups.

Thank you.

[7788]

The s2 symposium is meant for parents. The school will upload the slides after the session so I think it is okay if really can’t make it. Unless of course you have questions to ask.