St. Joseph's Institution

[Ninjago]

Kitty73:

jessp:

245 and 250

wow...drop quite a bit. My elder is in Sec 4 IP and my young one going in Sec 1 next year.

2018's figure was 244 and 253.
Anyway ACSI also fluctuated at 250 and 254 compared to 2018's 249 and 256.

[ChiefKiasu]

LeeLee2018:

I know it happens in Sec 3, not too sure if sec 3 can or not. We transferred school due to CCA and new housing reasons.

Most Secondary schools evaluate students at the end of Sec 2 for IP eligibility. The student must do pretty well by the end of Sec 2 to be considered.

[radiantmum]

Dino mummy:

Hi

DS will be joining SJI next year.
Anyone has looked thru the camp packing list? The list mentioned a 1.5l water bottle.
What kind of 1.5l water bottle to bring for the camp?
Anyone has kids that attended the orientation camp prev? Does the kid need to carry this 1.5l bottle around? If yes, may have to look for 1 that has a handle, easier to carry.
Thks

All camping stuffs i recall i got them from Beach Road Army Market. Water bottle preferably has a tag or handle for them carry around. 1.5 ltr is standard for all camp trips over the yrs. I went for it though wondering why it needs to be so big when i first bought it as well. Then i realized you remind kids to refill water to drink is their last priority. Label their stuffs, sure will have things lost. These are boys!

One tip: Keep used school shoes. You will need them for those upcoming outdoor or ubin adventure camps. No point washing after they back from camp. I will not even let them bring near me also.

[radiantmum]

ChiefKiasu:

LeeLee2018:

I know it happens in Sec 3, not too sure if sec 3 can or not. We transferred school due to CCA and new housing reasons.

Most Secondary schools evaluate students at the end of Sec 2 for IP eligibility. The student must do pretty well by the end of Sec 2 to be considered.

Yes, lots of applicant hopefuls but very limited vacancies.

[radiantmum]

Ninjago:

Kitty73:

[quote=\"jessp\"]245 and 250

wow...drop quite a bit. My elder is in Sec 4 IP and my young one going in Sec 1 next year.

2018's figure was 244 and 253.
Anyway ACSI also fluctuated at 250 and 254 compared to 2018's 249 and 256.[/quote]You meant last yr's 2017's? Was taken aback at this low IP COP despite stellar results close to ACS recent batch also.

In any case PSLE scores doesnt mean anythg at all, might hv some correlation on the top 5% as they will likely to continue to score without much efforts in academics, the rest is history. I was told 260+ stuggling with academic promotion criteria as well.

But everything else being equal, the higher quality of students tend to get better results. That is not the impressive part. The impressive part is how you get the rest of cohort to shine.

[megbryan]

Any ideas how are the boys grouped into their classes in Year 1?

[Ninjago]

megbryan:

Any ideas how are the boys grouped into their classes in Year 1?

Based on the pattern of hmtl offered (some relation to tscore), there is a good spread across all 11 groups. Maybe IB classes are Gp 2, 5, 6, 11 as observed bigger number of hmtl assigned (so 1 IB class in each fraternity).

[Myy]

Hi, am new to this thread. Does anyone have a Sec 3 or 4 boy in SJI IB? Would like to hear whether you have any recommendation for tuition/enrichment class in English? My son’s English is a bit weak. Would like to put him in some tuition or enrichment. Most tuition centres only cater to O level or ACSI IB students. I can’t find any who teaches IB for SJI. Hope to hear from anyone. Tks!

[megbryan]

Ninjago:

megbryan:

Any ideas how are the boys grouped into their classes in Year 1?

Based on the pattern of hmtl offered (some relation to tscore), there is a good spread across all 11 groups. Maybe IB classes are Gp 2, 5, 6, 11 as observed bigger number of hmtl assigned (so 1 IB class in each fraternity).

Thank you for your sharing!

[fable]

LeeLee2018:

calm:

Son just got psle result and eligible for SJI o level programme. Can anyone advice if it is possible to switch to SJI IP programme after sec 1 or sec 2? If so, what types of grades must he achieved ? Thanks

I know it happens in Sec 3, not too sure if sec 3 can or not. We transferred school due to CCA and new housing reasons.

The school will share promotion criteria, including requirements to be considered for IP. Apart from marks (which are same as IP promotion criteria so quite achievable), the boys will also have to have completed a number of projects. All students will have an equal opportunity to sign up for these in the course of the school year. All the best! Enjoy the extra week off!