Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
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doodbug\" post_id=\"2079423\" time=\"1661222129\" user_id=\"13281:
I see. Thank you for the explanation. :xedfingers:
SIP = Structured Integrated Programme.
During my son's batch, if your Sec 2 results are poor, you will be streamed into SIP for Sec 3. Usually, half of SIP students in Sec 3 will do well enough to join back Sec 4 IP. Those who don't, will proceed to Sec 4 O level class. Those in Sec 3 IP who do badly may also be moved to Sec 4 O level class. Usually, 20 kids or fewer do the O levels at HCI.
I am not sure whether there are still SIP/O level class for the current HCI kids. Covid has changed things. -
There is still a SIP/O level class in Sec 4, I am not sure about Sec 3 (anymore). I do believe the school is doing everything it can to help all of the boys make it through. In reality, the environment is as stressful or stressfree as someone wants to make it.
It is true that having a PSLE score better than the COP is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition to do well in HCI (or probably any school for that matter). Reasonable time management and commitment are probably more important.
Some of the non-academic activities have been a highlight for my kid. -
SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2079450\" time=\"1661230465\" user_id=\"188234:
Got it! :thankyou:
There is still a SIP/O level class in Sec 4, I am not sure about Sec 3 (anymore). I do believe the school is doing everything it can to help all of the boys make it through. In reality, the environment is as stressful or stressfree as someone wants to make it.
It is true that having a PSLE score better than the COP is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition to do well in HCI (or probably any school for that matter). Reasonable time management and commitment are probably more important.
Some of the non-academic activities have been a highlight for my kid. -
Hi, any recommendation on sec 3 chemistry tutor? Thank you.
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hdbmummy\" post_id=\"2079401\" time=\"1661219005\" user_id=\"53192:
Hi!
Thank you for sharing!
Has your son always been self-motivated since primary school or did you see the self-motivation settling in after he joined HCI and felt the need to match up with his peers?
Did he ever voice unhappiness over having to put in more effort than others?
My boy back in P6 really wanted to enter HCI to join a particular sports CCA so his self motivation was strong. Happily arrived at HCI after his waitlist got converted and his motivation now mainly comes from himself not his peers - I feel this is better for him as the environment is very competitive and there will always be someone better no matter how hard he tries to match up. Having said that, i think hanging around kids who are diligent and focused definitely rubs off a child positively if he has the right mindset.
As for complaints, nope. When he sees his grades improving after putting in more effort, it is all worth it! -
kshroom\" post_id=\"2079637\" time=\"1661350751\" user_id=\"188328:
Thank you for sharing!
Hi!
My boy back in P6 really wanted to enter HCI to join a particular sports CCA so his self motivation was strong. Happily arrived at HCI after his waitlist got converted and his motivation now mainly comes from himself not his peers - I feel this is better for him as the environment is very competitive and there will always be someone better no matter how hard he tries to match up. Having said that, i think hanging around kids who are diligent and focused definitely rubs off a child positively if he has the right mindset.
As for complaints, nope. When he sees his grades improving after putting in more effort, it is all worth it! -
Hi fellow parents,
My son just received the confirmed offer from HCI for the Science talent area.
Can anyone share what the expectations are for kids like him when they enter the school? Anyway we can find out? For example during an orientation or talk after the PSLE and before we make the selection?
Also, is there any information on what we can prepare for him after PSLE and before he start his Year 1 in HCI?
He is a growing 12 year old and very sociable and confident. From a mid-tier primary school and frequently do very well academically compared to his peers. I already warned him that the peers will be a different league and he must be prepared to work hard and also get use to having a lot of classmates doing better than him and be encouraged by learning from them rather than being discouraged.
Are there any enrichment/tuition program that he can join after PSLE and before HCI Year 1? -
Daddy with one son\" post_id=\"2079893\" time=\"1661557067\" user_id=\"102861:[quote=\"Daddy with one son\" post_id=2079893 time=1661557067 user_id=102861]
Hi and congrats. My guess is there will be some talk after PSLE but before the submissions are due. You should be able to clarify any questions about entering via Science domain then (I don't know any of the domain specifics here).
Hi fellow parents,
My son just received the confirmed offer from HCI for the Science talent area.
Can anyone share what the expectations are for kids like him when they enter the school? Anyway we can find out? For example during an orientation or talk after the PSLE and before we make the selection?
Also, is there any information on what we can prepare for him after PSLE and before he start his Year 1 in HCI?
He is a growing 12 year old and very sociable and confident. From a mid-tier primary school and frequently do very well academically compared to his peers. I already warned him that the peers will be a different league and he must be prepared to work hard and also get use to having a lot of classmates doing better than him and be encouraged by learning from them rather than being discouraged.
Are there any enrichment/tuition program that he can join after PSLE and before HCI Year 1?[/quote]
As for preparation, I don't think anything in particular is needed. Some kids are always doing a bit on their own between school years, and if naturally interested he could probably pickup the Sec 1-2 math/science textbooks and just read about what interests him/do some math practice. The other thing is perhaps just try to keep current on Chinese (it will be three months since PSLE ended when school starts again). But no real \"crash course\" or trying to learn tons and tons of stuff ahead is needed (IMO).
His primary school will likely have some things for the kids to do after PSLE. Some general things that are good for secondary school are typing/MS Word, PowerPoint, coding (not essential), video editing, website development, etc. More and more kids are already using this stuff in primary school, although there is probably still a wide range of exposure.
You can also take a look at the CCAs and have him think about which ones he may be interested in. Could spend some time polishing up skills for some of these as well.
Also make sure he has some time to rest after PSLE. It has been a long year (or couple/few years) and they will all be busy come next Jan. It's not the end of the world to have some down time and spend a bit more time on other interests as well.
Good luck with your remaining applications (if hoping for one of those more) and with the selection. -
Daddy with one son\" post_id=\"2079893\" time=\"1661557067\" user_id=\"102861:[quote=\"Daddy with one son\" post_id=2079893 time=1661557067 user_id=102861]
Sit back and relax, sec 1 is the honeymoon year after psle. Most students did not go for any tuition, they need to be self-reliant and motivated. School's provided notes/material is sufficient. They don't really use much of those textbooks they buy, except maybe HCL.
Hi fellow parents,
My son just received the confirmed offer from HCI for the Science talent area.
Can anyone share what the expectations are for kids like him when they enter the school? Anyway we can find out? For example during an orientation or talk after the PSLE and before we make the selection?
Also, is there any information on what we can prepare for him after PSLE and before he start his Year 1 in HCI?
He is a growing 12 year old and very sociable and confident. From a mid-tier primary school and frequently do very well academically compared to his peers. I already warned him that the peers will be a different league and he must be prepared to work hard and also get use to having a lot of classmates doing better than him and be encouraged by learning from them rather than being discouraged.
Are there any enrichment/tuition program that he can join after PSLE and before HCI Year 1?[/quote] -
I heard that there’s usually a one day camp for DSA kids. Does anyone remember usually when it is held, is it during PSLE marking days? Thank you.
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