National Junior College (Junior High)
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Jenn:
I had wanted him not to take HCL at sec sch, that's why we dsa at non-SAP sec sch. Then he wanted to come to NJC instead of the dsa sch. We were not clear whether HCL is compulsory at NJC as the admin email stated \"not compulsory\" but ksp parents who attended the open house said they heard it was compulsory. So ended up we withdrew from the dsa sch, went to submit appeal at NJC, then were informed HCL at NJC is compulsory for first two years. Too late liao lor.Many high ability kids who are weak in chinese showhow manage to pull a \"A\" for chinese in PSLE. However for someone without a A* in chinese or not having taken higher chinese in primary school, doing HCL in secondary school will be a huge jump. Even some students who have taken HCL in pri school are known to drop higher chinese.
Personally, I would have opted for express chinese instead of HCL and take the learning at a slower pace (if this option is available in NJC). If you are in a non IP school doing O levels, doing HCL is key to getting the bonus points to improve your chance of getting into a good JC. But if you are already in a IP school, then you probably don't need higher chines to stay in the program (maybe for the SAP schools). -
phankao:
How has your boy been scoring for the sch compo assignments. My boy keeps failing or just passed :oops:
I think they do quite a bit of comprehension, not so much compo - I think most writing is based on either book reviews or \"zhou ji\". I'm not sure how much it is helping him really.Jennifer:
I remembered your boy has a pte tutor. Can share what type of work does the tutor cover?
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Jennifer:
He has been doing quite satisfactory for compo, considering his standard. Not fantastic, but not just pass, lah.
How has your boy been scoring for the sch compo assignments. My boy keeps failing or just passed :oops:
He never did take HCL and only got A for his CL at PSLE, but we were daring enough for the HCL at NJC, thinking that they have a good number of years to work on it, being in IP so thot can be \"brave enough\" to stomach the challenge.
Actually his CL tutor(a current JC teacher) says that the difference between HCL & CL at sec sch level is not so stark? Any parents who have children taking both who can comment on that? -
phankao:
so thot can be \"brave enough\" to stomach the challenge.
Ya, my boy said this initially \"Let me try out first.\" -
Mine didnt take HCL at primary school. Was offered HCL and 3rd Lang after PSLE. We didnt take it up. In Sec 2, he decided he wanted to take HCL and Principal said ok. Initially was a bit difficult but after a couple of months, he managed to get it together. Actually does better than those who took HCL since primary school. Just need to read more current issues and improve vocabulary. FYI, my husband and me do not speak/write/read Mandarin.
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24by7mum:
Just need to read more current issues and improve vocabulary.
Yes, this is sth we must do
I started collecting newspapers articles (like returned to my JC days). If wait for him to do so, I think he would come tell me nothing to cut :x
The current issues should be Singapore related right? -
Jennifer:
Yes, at least you can scan and collect the articles. I won't even know what to cut!24by7mum:
Just need to read more current issues and improve vocabulary.
Yes, this is sth we must do
I started collecting newspapers articles (like returned to my JC days). If wait for him to do so, I think he would come tell me nothing to cut :x
The current issues should be Singapore related right?
Not only Spore related. Best to cover world issues too.
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phankao:
the major diff is in the comprehension passage, opened questions, which require higher level thinking and understanding the underlying unwritten message of the given passage
He has been doing quite satisfactory for compo, considering his standard. Not fantastic, but not just pass, lah.Jennifer:
How has your boy been scoring for the sch compo assignments. My boy keeps failing or just passed :oops:
He never did take HCL and only got A for his CL at PSLE, but we were daring enough for the HCL at NJC, thinking that they have a good number of years to work on it, being in IP so thot can be \"brave enough\" to stomach the challenge.
Actually his CL tutor(a current JC teacher) says that the difference between HCL & CL at sec sch level is not so stark? Any parents who have children taking both who can comment on that?
i call this read between the lines and between the words, take a torch and shine at the gap, and see what is not said -
24by7mum:
Yes, at least you can scan and collect the articles. I won't even know what to cut!Jennifer:
[quote=\"24by7mum\"]Just need to read more current issues and improve vocabulary.
Yes, this is sth we must do
I started collecting newspapers articles (like returned to my JC days). If wait for him to do so, I think he would come tell me nothing to cut :x
The current issues should be Singapore related right? Not only Spore related. Best to cover world issues too.[/quote]His ex-tutor told me the recent flooding is hot topic. World issues if affecting S'pore also impt to note.
I think the brutal attack at Orchard Plaza shld be another - prevalence violence among young adults. -
Jennifer:
His ex-tutor told me the recent flooding is hot topic. World issues if affecting S'pore also impt to note.
Yes, at least you can scan and collect the articles. I won't even know what to cut!24by7mum:
[quote=\"Jennifer\"]
Yes, this is sth we must do
I started collecting newspapers articles (like returned to my JC days). If wait for him to do so, I think he would come tell me nothing to cut :x
The current issues should be Singapore related right? Not only Spore related. Best to cover world issues too.
I think the brutal attack at Orchard Plaza shld be another - prevalence violence among young adults.[/quote]Another one is the YOG!
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