National Junior College (Junior High)

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ryka\" post_id=\"1949794\" time=\"1574775656\" user_id=\"9938:

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ok thanks to skyminecrafter,ski, resgmom and mommyNg for all yr replies on canoeing CCA and timetable etc.

So just to clarify, canoeing is 2 times or 3 times or it can be both. Tks

Canoeing available 5-days a week, choose 3-days for training. If you are very eager, you can also come daily

Ok I get it now. 3 days plus all the travelling time (gulp)
Thank you so much
Thanks to all for the prompt replies. What a great supportive njc community.

[phankao]

starfruit321123\" post_id=\"1949810\" time=\"1574778686\" user_id=\"182598:

Stevenlsf\" post_id=\"1949809\" time=\"1574778525\" user_id=\"69371:

[quote=ryka post_id=1949792 time=1574775532 user_id=9938]

During weekdays, they stay at boarding (not allowed to go out in the evening). They are released on Friday after school hours and repot back on Sunday evening by around 9pm

Thanks ryka.

can the student go out in the afternoon and report back to boarding house before evening?

Yes, as long as they report back before roll call at 10pm. Although most days there will probably be boarding activities that usually start at 7pm. So they'll have to return before the activities start.[/quote]
I think generally you have to apply for permission if need be out in the evening. Like outside CCA rehearsals, attend concert, etc.

[ay33]

Dear parents, my kid has put NJC as her 1st choice as she's interested in the AEP. May I know if any parents here has gone thru this recently & could you pls kindly share some info ie the selection test process, any pre-requisites for AEP in order to be selected, any interview session, any 'trial lessons' before committing the 4 years, what will happen if kid decides not to continue with AEP at the end of 4 years, what other subject can they take up to replace the AEP subject? How much is the monthly expenses for the art materials & any other expenses ie excursions/trips? Thank you very much!

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Dear parents,


I searched this forum and found that all the ipad related matters are on ipad type etc

My child will be starting JH1 in 2019. We look forward to it!

I am concerned about that an iPad with wifi means a big phone in the hand at any one time.
Because if you think about it, kids these days, they don’t use phone service, just endless texting and social media.

I am concerned that my child will be catching up on social media in between lessons or texting away?

To start on a right foot, I have set some guidelines for my child - screentime, apps to be available on ipad.
But I would like to hear from parents here on any other things you have done for your child with regards to screentime. Here I mean screentime for apps not related to use in school.

My child’s device usage needs to be improved and I am working on it.
I understand discipline etc is important, but once a device lands in anyone’s hands, it’s hard to resist.

Even adults can be guilty of too much screentime…

Thanks for any advice you have on helping our kids control their device use

[peasants]

Sorry, but why ipad? Thought most bigger phones are good enough?

[bluepencil]

As the iPad is a requirement in njc, parents may I know what are the apps that are used by your child in school? is it Safari (for research), class dojo , simple utilities like email, dictionary , scanner … What else.


Thank you in advance. This is so I can set appropriate app limits, after all the child still has a phone for use eg social media.
I have even heard from a top JC that students sometimes set up instagram for their cause, eg. CCA , etc

Thanks again

[bluepencil]

Hi yamyam


thanks so much for sharing!

I am using iphone, so in a way, everything is set out.

So it is mainly Google classroom?

My girl's main objection of restrictions is that she is worried of embarassment when her apps lock down on the iPad,say for eg. Safari.
But then she also the iPhone.

I feel as if I need a spreadsheet to calculate iPad and iPhone screentime and limits, if being extreme.

I hope more parents will share here. Cos in the end if parents work together to safeguard our kids then my child won't be saying \"But they are allowed to have this app in their iPads !\"

:?

[bluepencil]

Of course certainly we as parents must teach our child well, and educate them about responsible use …


But of all, I find the device use, overuse, unintended use or passive browsing - phones are the most tricky to control , even we as adults also sometimes overuse…

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smurfalone\" post_id=\"1945908\" time=\"1573490911\" user_id=\"55998:

Would like to purchase 2nd hand textbooks used by NJC students, please PM me if you have the following literature text.

1) Animal Farm by George Orwell (New Longman Literature edition, hardback)
2) Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare edition, paperback)

Thank you !

Hi parents,
Are animal farm and julius caesar the literature books for JH1? Maybe i should ask my child to have a first read (she reads like lightning speed)? I know maybe not a good idea as it's better to read with teachers? But she has nothing very much to do till Jan 6.. she is also wanting to do some work ..

[ski]

That's for JH2

bluepencil\" post_id=\"1953043\" time=\"1576231969\" user_id=\"165241:

smurfalone\" post_id=\"1945908\" time=\"1573490911\" user_id=\"55998:

Would like to purchase 2nd hand textbooks used by NJC students, please PM me if you have the following literature text.

1) Animal Farm by George Orwell (New Longman Literature edition, hardback)
2) Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare edition, paperback)

Thank you !

Hi parents,
Are animal farm and julius caesar the literature books for JH1? Maybe i should ask my child to have a first read (she reads like lightning speed)? I know maybe not a good idea as it's better to read with teachers? But she has nothing very much to do till Jan 6.. she is also wanting to do some work ..