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bbbay\" post_id=\"2099777\" time=\"1677831696\" user_id=\"175278:
Seems that it is part of DEP/TSD Programme. I guess there may be selection tests/interviews before one is selected?
For discussion sake, if I have no background at all in theatre studies during secondary school, can I still opt for H2 Theatre studies in JC, with the intention this subject is going to be my for fun subject?
https://acjc.moe.edu.sg/student-life/academics/subjects/theatre-studies
https://www.tmjc.moe.edu.sg/our-total-curriculum/instructional-programmes/humanities-n-the-arts/theatre-studies-n-drama/
https://www.victoriajc.moe.edu.sg/level-up/talent-development-programme/drama-elective-programme/ -
coast\" post_id=\"2099780\" time=\"1677832161\" user_id=\"38933:
I see.... Thanks a lot. True also lah, End of day, pple will still aim the popular combis to maximize the available options in uni, even thou they may not like it.
RI only started offering Computing recently (not sure if it was offered many years back). RI Class of 2023 (i.e., JC2 this year) will be the first batch taking Computing A-level exam end of the year.
HCI has been offering Computing for years (Class of 2022 achieved 6 out of 10 Distinctions). Other JCs (NJC, VJC) also offer Computing.
Do note that some JCs may impose restricted Subject Combinations if one opts to take Computing. As each JC's list of Subject Combinations is different, it is better to check with the school directly.
I believe you are right that not many A-level students take Computing. BCME or PCME is usually the most popular combination in most JCs.
All the best. -
To add: during yesterday’s interview the edu minister said policy change is the easy part. The hard part is the mindset change.
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phtthp\" post_id=\"2099782\" time=\"1677832608\" user_id=\"35251:
Ever hear 台上一分钟，台下十年功?
How many hours of curriculum including outside teaching drama acting hours are required ? Because this (theatre studues) is very demanding. What u possibly imagine to be \"fun, fun & very enjoyable\" may turn out to be very time consuming, at the expense of your core important 3 other H2 subjects. Before u start leap onto the performance stage, check out the number of hours involved, how heavy is the commitment level required in this course, first.
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coast\" post_id=\"2099781\" time=\"1677832532\" user_id=\"38933:
Parents, your views pls:
Haha, provided the student is sure the other 3 H2s are his/her strongest subjects
Can the imaginary me approach H2 theatre studies as a fun subject this way :
In the worst case scenario if i have trouble coping my 3 H2/GP, I will then only concentrate on writing the prologue and submit for term 1; concentrate only on producing a nice piece of act for term 2; scenes for term 3 and epilogue for final exam. I still get to immerse myself partly into theatre studies. Other parts of the theatre studies demands I will not be spending too much time too - using the same general approach towards them. I will fail that subject. But I had fun and got to explore a facets of humanity , and still taking care of my UAS. another scenario: I can cope reasonably well with my H2s/GP. I will then indulge myself in the process of producing nice prologue and act for term 1; honest scene and epilogue for term 2. Repeat again for term 3 and final exam. Again very likely I will fail that subject or if lucky, get an E. But my UAS still not affected. If I can cope very well with my H2s/GP, I will put together theatrical performance for the old folks.
A happier imaginary me can cope better the demand of A level too. -
I do not think the new A level system will end up producing many more 70 UASs. Just like PSLE’s 15% challenging questions to sniff out the deserving AL1 students, same can be applied to A level. It is still consistent with the saying exams result are not modulated/bell curve fitted.
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bbbay\" post_id=\"2099823\" time=\"1677886895\" user_id=\"175278:
That depends on the imaginary you. For example, to get into JC from O-levels requires L1R5. That's 6 subjects. It takes a certain kind of kid to have the gumption to simply drop or not turn up for 1 subject. Only need 6 right?
A happier imaginary me can cope better the demand of A level too.
And if the kid is aiming for poly, can drop another one! -
bbbay\" post_id=\"2099823\" time=\"1677886895\" user_id=\"175278:
The very fact that
Parents, your views pls:
Can the imaginary me approach H2 theatre studies as a fun subject this way :
In the worst case scenario if i have trouble coping my 3 H2/GP, I will then only concentrate on writing the prologue and submit for term 1; concentrate only on producing a nice piece of act for term 2; scenes for term 3 and epilogue for final exam. I still get to immerse myself partly into theatre studies. Other parts of the theatre studies demands I will not be spending too much time too - using the same general approach towards them. I will fail that subject. But I had fun and got to explore a facets of humanity , and still taking care of my UAS. another scenario: I can cope reasonably well with my H2s/GP. I will then indulge myself in the process of producing nice prologue and act for term 1; honest scene and epilogue for term 2. Repeat again for term 3 and final exam. Again very likely I will fail that subject or if lucky, get an E. But my UAS still not affected. If I can cope very well with my H2s/GP, I will put together theatrical performance for the old folks.
A happier imaginary me can cope better the demand of A level too.
\"Theatre Studies\" Is offered only as a H2 subject, and not been offered as a \"H1\" subject at all, already means something or reflect something. It means that this subject curriculum is very demanding, heavy going, time consuming.
The \"imaginary you inside, seeking fun\" can take it light heartedly, in terms of \" suka suka \" don't want to attend this or don't want to submit this work assignment, as requested inside the curriculum by your Theatre studies JC teacher. You can be playful.
But don't forget one important thing. That is,
As long as u are inside a JC school compound (premises), when it comes to sitting or registering for A level exam, if u do not do or do not perform up to the minimum standard expected of what is required of a student for Theatre studies, the VP (Academic) inside Victoria Junior College, has every right to stop or bar students, from registering for the actual A-level National exam paper, Theatre Studies.
In reality, this can happen.
Yes !
That is,
Bar students from enrolment, from registration for any National exam paper, in the 2nd school Term of May month.
How u know ?
Example
(a real life situation, explained)
In a missionary Secondary school last year, for the O level 2022 held last year, there are some students who took 7 subjects. 7th subject, because as a backup emergency subject, for her L1R5 computation, in case one of the 6 subjects didn't turn out well. One student wanted to enrol for Additional Maths (O level) exam, 2022 last year.
But, guess what?
Secondary schools keep track of KPI.
The VP (Academic) in this Secondary school told this student :
No, u cannot enrol for A-Maths
because
1) this student has failed Sec 3 year end (November) A-Maths,
2) this student has also failed Sec 4 Mid-year (May) A-Maths exam.
In the end, VP (Academic) in this Sec school literally stopped this student, from registering for sitting A-Maths O level exam. In the end, this pupil only sat for Total 6 subjects (O-level), not 7, although she had spent her entire Upper Secondary (3 and 4), two full years learning (studying) A-Maths.
This student cried, because
she really wanted so much to sit for the O-level (A-Maths) paper, but couldn't. She said she don't mind getting a \"C6\" in her O-level (A-Maths), rather than not even be allowed to sit for the paper at all.
To her,
not even allowed to sit for the paper is far worse, than having a \"C6\" appearing / printed out onto her actual O-level physical certificate, for her #7 subject.
So, don't play a fool.
Whatever subject u study in, whether is O level or A level subject, take it seriously. Not play play -
pirate\" post_id=\"2099830\" time=\"1677892360\" user_id=\"66252:
Maybe the new A level system has met its objective: bring out the creative/ adventurous spirit in the imaginary me.
That depends on the imaginary you. For example, to get into JC from O-levels requires L1R5. That's 6 subjects. It takes a certain kind of kid to have the gumption to simply drop or not turn up for 1 subject. Only need 6 right?
And if the kid is aiming for poly, can drop another one!
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We are all waiting patiently for more details on the uas change.
Just to share that the extra time freed up can still be used for own passion and hobbies, without exam.
If you are into theatre, you can still do self reading and do your own writing. Many online sources to tap on. For those passionate ones, usually they dont need to follow a structured curriculum. They will find their own ways.
A sec 4 boy, now in jc1. Join online uni forum to learn advanced physics. He had to self learn jc maths to do so too.
All without curriculum and exam. Back in sec sch, never submit hw and mum got complaints all the time.
With free time, they engage their own interest and hobbies. My girl self learning jap online and playing and self learning new pieces even though after grade 8. All without exam.
There are many others.
When one is passionate abt a topic, one can even forget to eat and skip sleeping to do more learning. So time consumption may not be so critical for kids who found their passion.
Yes, as parents we may be concerned of their future and how best they shld use their time. It’s not an easy balancing act.
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