NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[myrick88]

Also is English and Humanities accelerated too? I was quite superised when the VP mentioned these were accelerated too.


Will finish O level by end of Year 3…really gifted school.

[petrichor]

Ruhemut\" post_id=\"1926860\" time=\"1565072304\" user_id=\"162256:

Thank you so much for sharing! I was the one who asked about PE and sports.
Are there any sports modules such as Basketball or any other sports taught in PE in each semester? Does the school also emphasise on exercising and outdoor activities? How many hours do you usually spend on sports? I feel physical fitness is also a key for future success. During the open house, I read the NAPFA results posted on the notice board. So I am quite curious about sport life in NUSH.
TIA.

Hi, year 6/JC2 NUSH student here.

If i recall correctly, PE class is 1.5h/week (for year 1-3, junior high) and 2h/ week (for year 4-6, senior high, split into 2 separate sessions). Depending on what year you are in, PE classes are either sports modules (e.g. badminton, tennis, softball, tchoukball, frisbee...) or NAPFA training.

Wrt to official initiatives: we do have annual events such as cross country (at MacRitchie reservoir) and sports/games day. We have a school gym which is open to year 3 and above, and run by seniors. The list of sport CCAs available in NUSH isn't as extensive as compared to other schools, but we do have some \"unique\" ones such as canoe polo/ODAC (outdoor adventure club).

It's true that the sports scene isn't as vibrant in NUS High as compared to other schools and it's a relatively minor part of school culture. I think it can be partially attributed to the kind of students this school tends to attract. But I think the current student council is trying to change the stereotype - recently they have been publicizing our participation in some netball/soccer competitions and inviting students to come down and support the players. On top of this, the school does support student initiative with regards to sports - over the past 6 years I have watched seniors and juniors interested in frisbee slowly come together and grow into a full-fledge frisbee team with space/resources to train, regular training times and frequent participation in competitions (hearsay frisbee might even become an official CCA soon).

[abhcbl]

Ruhemut\" post_id=\"1926392\" time=\"1564898586\" user_id=\"162256:

Anyone can share PE standard in NUSH? I think it is very important for kids to develop physically. My Son and I like NUSH curriculum very much. However, I am a bit worried if the culture is not PE inclined. :?

Hi Ruhemut,

If you are looking for sports inclined, your kids should go to sports school.

If you are looking for all rounded, your kids should go to schools like RI, HCI, ACSI, DHS etc (esp RI and HCI, if your kids are good in all subjects, represent school in sports events, a leader, and can take the competitive environment when everyone is competing even in PE)

If you are looking for maths and science, your kids should go to NUSH.

If I remember correctly, all school has about the same PE lesson requirements (MOE guidance).

[Ruhemut]

Thank you so much for the detailed reply. It’s really great ! 👍 :goodpost:

:thankyou:

[phtthp]

myrick88\" post_id=\"1927564\" time=\"1565312943\" user_id=\"6175:

Also is English and Humanities accelerated too?
I was quite superised when the VP mentioned these were accelerated too.

Will finish O level by end of Year 3...really gifted school.

When they say \"accelerate Humanities\" does it mean at end of Sec 2, NUSH Tr finish (complete) teaching Sec 4 O-level Moe syllabus \"Geography, History, English Literature \" ?

Or there is no History nor English Literature taught in NUSH, only teach Geography and Social Studies?

[myrick88]

From what the VP said, all students will learn accelerated Maths, Sci, English and Humanities for O level by the end of Year 3. So i will assume this include Geo and History?

[lucid]

abhcbl\" post_id=\"1927703\" time=\"1565334392\" user_id=\"37899:

Ruhemut\" post_id=\"1926392\" time=\"1564898586\" user_id=\"162256:

Anyone can share PE standard in NUSH? I think it is very important for kids to develop physically. My Son and I like NUSH curriculum very much. However, I am a bit worried if the culture is not PE inclined. :?

Hi Ruhemut,

If you are looking for sports inclined, your kids should go to sports school.

If you are looking for all rounded, your kids should go to schools like RI, HCI, ACSI, DHS etc (esp RI and HCI, if your kids are good in all subjects, represent school in sports events, a leader, and can take the competitive environment when everyone is competing even in PE)

If you are looking for maths and science, your kids should go to NUSH.

If I remember correctly, all school has about the same PE lesson requirements (MOE guidance).

It is what it is. You do get one or two who are part of the national rep teams like Tennis or Fencing.. but thats not the norm given the typical student profile there. School is very supportive with adjusting the timetable and catch up lessons around training schedules for competitive sportsmen though.

The school seems to be more pragmatic in their approach to sports and outdoors ... the VP did let on in a talk that they try to build in outward bound survival skills in their Physical activity lessons as opposed to only games and sports.
I suppose they need some practical aspects to keep these thinking kids engaged especially since most will not be too excited about chasing a ball around a court. 🤣
It’s different in the all rounder schools as you only enter the competition with the initial admission ; thereafter, it’s a 6 yr race to see who comes up tops in each and/or all arenas.

[Ruhemut]

petrichor\" post_id=\"1927618\" time=\"1565319471\" user_id=\"151821:

Ruhemut\" post_id=\"1926860\" time=\"1565072304\" user_id=\"162256:

Thank you so much for sharing! I was the one who asked about PE and sports.
Are there any sports modules such as Basketball or any other sports taught in PE in each semester? Does the school also emphasise on exercising and outdoor activities? How many hours do you usually spend on sports? I feel physical fitness is also a key for future success. During the open house, I read the NAPFA results posted on the notice board. So I am quite curious about sport life in NUSH.
TIA.

Hi, year 6/JC2 NUSH student here.

If i recall correctly, PE class is 1.5h/week (for year 1-3, junior high) and 2h/ week (for year 4-6, senior high, split into 2 separate sessions). Depending on what year you are in, PE classes are either sports modules (e.g. badminton, tennis, softball, tchoukball, frisbee...) or NAPFA training.

Wrt to official initiatives: we do have annual events such as cross country (at MacRitchie reservoir) and sports/games day. We have a school gym which is open to year 3 and above, and run by seniors. The list of sport CCAs available in NUSH isn't as extensive as compared to other schools, but we do have some \"unique\" ones such as canoe polo/ODAC (outdoor adventure club).

It's true that the sports scene isn't as vibrant in NUS High as compared to other schools and it's a relatively minor part of school culture. I think it can be partially attributed to the kind of students this school tends to attract. But I think the current student council is trying to change the stereotype - recently they have been publicizing our participation in some netball/soccer competitions and inviting students to come down and support the players. On top of this, the school does support student initiative with regards to sports - over the past 6 years I have watched seniors and juniors interested in frisbee slowly come together and grow into a full-fledge frisbee team with space/resources to train, regular training times and frequent participation in competitions (hearsay frisbee might even become an official CCA soon).

Thank you so much for your detailed reply!!! It is very helpful!!

[Ruhemut]

lucid\" post_id=\"1927709\" time=\"1565336208\" user_id=\"14312:

abhcbl\" post_id=\"1927703\" time=\"1565334392\" user_id=\"37899:

[quote=Ruhemut post_id=1926392 time=1564898586 user_id=162256]Anyone can share PE standard in NUSH? I think it is very important for kids to develop physically. My Son and I like NUSH curriculum very much. However, I am a bit worried if the culture is not PE inclined. :?

Hi Ruhemut,

If you are looking for sports inclined, your kids should go to sports school.

If you are looking for all rounded, your kids should go to schools like RI, HCI, ACSI, DHS etc (esp RI and HCI, if your kids are good in all subjects, represent school in sports events, a leader, and can take the competitive environment when everyone is competing even in PE)

If you are looking for maths and science, your kids should go to NUSH.

If I remember correctly, all school has about the same PE lesson requirements (MOE guidance).

It is what it is. You do get one or two who are part of the national rep teams like Tennis or Fencing.. but thats not the norm given the typical student profile there. School is very supportive with adjusting the timetable and catch up lessons around training schedules for competitive sportsmen though.

The school seems to be more pragmatic in their approach to sports and outdoors ... the VP did let on in a talk that they try to build in outward bound survival skills in their Physical activity lessons as opposed to only games and sports.
I suppose they need some practical aspects to keep these thinking kids engaged especially since most will not be too excited about chasing a ball around a court. 🤣
It’s different in the all rounder schools as you only enter the competition with the initial admission ; thereafter, it’s a 6 yr race to see who comes up tops in each and/or all arenas.[/quote]Thank you for your examples. It helps a lot for us to understand the holistic education in NUSH.

[Ruhemut]

abhcbl\" post_id=\"1927703\" time=\"1565334392\" user_id=\"37899:

Ruhemut\" post_id=\"1926392\" time=\"1564898586\" user_id=\"162256:

Anyone can share PE standard in NUSH? I think it is very important for kids to develop physically. My Son and I like NUSH curriculum very much. However, I am a bit worried if the culture is not PE inclined. :?

Hi Ruhemut,

If you are looking for sports inclined, your kids should go to sports school.

If you are looking for all rounded, your kids should go to schools like RI, HCI, ACSI, DHS etc (esp RI and HCI, if your kids are good in all subjects, represent school in sports events, a leader, and can take the competitive environment when everyone is competing even in PE)

If you are looking for maths and science, your kids should go to NUSH.

If I remember correctly, all school has about the same PE lesson requirements (MOE guidance).

My Son is good at math and science. However, from my personal experience, I do have concerns on sports. Teenagers are very easily influenced by their peers. I am very glad that the school is encouraging them to engage in sports. Thank you for your post too. your insights are also very helpful.:-)