Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

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It is IBM thinkpad preloaded with limited version of microsoft office.


You could use your own laptop. Not necessary need to buy from school using cash or the student edusave account.

Some parents mentioned they could get them at a cheaper price outside but the school version there is an extended warranty.

[MerlionInGermany]

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2051507\" time=\"1639273677\" user_id=\"3:

Must buy? I thought the device is going to be given to the kids?

The Edusave account gets a standard top up amount from the government specifically for this purpose. Then it is up to each school to decide on their device. If the device chosen by the school is below the top up amount, you can see it as given free. The extra money stays in the account that can then be used for other edusave eligible purposes. So if you want to buy it yourself or already have one that fits the requirements, you are free to buy/use that, and leave the extra top up for other uses.

[sky minecrafter]

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2051514\" time=\"1639275850\" user_id=\"188234:

...Unfortunately, it is not free or gifted. I think it is discounted and there are some other credits given (Edusave), but for most there will still be out of pocket expenditure...

Hi, OT: my kid (not hci) got his pld in term 4 - discounted, & edusave could totally cover the costs with No out of pocket expenditure. Heavy (not an issue for him since we're near school, & he's strong enough)

[ChiefKiasu]

sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"2051524\" time=\"1639279246\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2051524 time=1639279246 user_id=130531]
Hi, OT: my kid (not hci) got his pld in term 4 - discounted, & edusave could totally cover the costs with No out of pocket expenditure. Heavy (not an issue for him since we're near school, & he's strong enough)[/quote]

Oh ok. Lesson learnt. Depending on the device that schools choose, it could be free or there is a small premium which parents have to top up (if Edusave not enough). Sounds ok to me. Thanks, everybody!

[JGMum]

luckydog9111\" post_id=\"2051495\" time=\"1639260458\" user_id=\"50206:

Hello experienced parents, may I know school will issue any laptop to student¿ thinking to buy iPad but if school provides it then maybe no need, thanks

For info, my boy bought his PLD through HCI this year. The model selected was Lenovo Thinkpad L13 at around $945, all deducted from his Edusave funds, we didn't need to top up with cash.

[simplycho]

hi all!

may i know for Y1 books and uniforms do we purchase from school or popular?

i saw the popular website shared in this forum previously.

Much appreciated!

https://textbook.popular.com.sg/book-list/book-list?level_id=2232

[SG_KP1]

simplycho\" post_id=\"2052588\" time=\"1640135550\" user_id=\"39507:

hi all!
may i know for Y1 books and uniforms do we purchase from school or popular?

i saw the popular website shared in this forum previously.

Much appreciated!

https://textbook.popular.com.sg/book-list/book-list?level_id=2232

I think order from the popular website. Should be able to get delivery or pickup at HCI Popular.

[cpyx]

Hi,


Can anyone advise on the shoe rules ( colour, brands, etc) for HCI? TIA.

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cpyx\" post_id=\"2052731\" time=\"1640149857\" user_id=\"193316:

Hi,

Can anyone advise on the shoe rules ( colour, brands, etc) for HCI? TIA.

taken from school's handbook
The approved colour for shoes shall be white, or a dominant colour of dark blue or black. The socks must be ALL white. Socks must be worn above the ankle at all time.

Dominant definition ---- boys tend to overlook this a bit here and there

[cpyx]

xjysg\" post_id=\"2052741\" time=\"1640150903\" user_id=\"5320:

taken from school's handbook
The approved colour for shoes shall be white, or a dominant colour of dark blue or black. The socks must be ALL white. Socks must be worn above the ankle at all time.

Dominant definition ---- boys tend to overlook this a bit here and there

Thanks for your quick reply!