Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[wonderm]

JonC:

The rivalry goes back all the way some 20 - 30 yesrs back, HCJC and RJC, they fight each other in everything, from academic to sport..


Academic is fighring for top 2 JC spot. they both seems to take turn musical chair between the 2 position.

Sports competition even more intense, usually meet in finals when both side student boo at each other.

Years ago, my DH and I were faced with the decision, and we chose RJC. However, we feel that HCI has been more progressive over recent years even though RI is still prestigious. Our boys are in and going HCI.

[Guthix]

powershengyang:

Guthix:

[quote=\"powershengyang\"]
Really, i thought propaganda was only between HCI and RI, have not heard of any propaganda concerning NUSHS yet. HCI and RI are strongly against each other as they compete for the best \"A\" level results each year, dont know why your child told you about NUSHS being in the equation as well.

No, not exactly true. The accelerated syllabus and the module courses is what that interest my son most. And some other very influential pupils, as I suspect, are leading the fight for NUSHS. Young people their age are incredibly vulnerable to such techniques, as they view themselves as \"grown-ups\" and don't really care for elders' advice and are young and indecisive enough to fall for the techniques, making the society of the class largely power-based. Fortunately, my son does not fall under any of the above categories.

I am from HCI personally and have not heard of any propaganda messages about NUSHS at all.[/quote]Ah, well, seems to be an isolated coincident then. It is probably because of the bond between those that is going for NUSHS that make it seem as if it has popular support. Highly likely that this all originated from one influential person and wanted classmates on his side. NOTE: DS is not that person. Or maybe that's just a joke. After all the day to decide is weeks away

[JonC]

wonderm:

Years ago, my DH and I were faced with the decision, and we chose RJC. However, we feel that HCI has been more progressive over recent years even though RI is still prestigious. Our boys are in and going HCI.

Ha Ha... So we are opposite \"camp\". I am on the other \"camp\", so I never like the opposite \"camp\".


I think your boys will like it there. Err... which HCI, Sec or JC?

But to be neutral after looking at things for so long since my schools day. they both have a fair share of glorious moment, each has its up time and down time.

The worst hit was when HCJC moves to Bt Batok. The result drops drastically. \"Feng Shui\"? :lol:

[wonderm]

JonC:

So we are opposite \"camp\". I am on the other \"camp\", so I never like the opposite \"camp\".


I think your boys will like it there. Err... which HCI, Sec or JC?

So you were from HC yourself? Do you have any children in HCI now? My elder son in HCI High School section, he is very happy there and we really like the school programme, that's why the younger one is heading there next year.

[JonC]

I from JC side, I do not know much about the Sec side.


If my boy can stay back in his current school Sec side, I will be very happy.

[xxjustakidxx]

wonderm:

fruitplus:

[quote=\"wonderm\"]

Maybe you can find out from RI about your ds chance of getting in at their briefing session. Do they have similar briefing to people on Waitlist?

wonderm, I guess the 2nd best (wait list) are not as important to RI, not briefing session at all. Sigh.

fruitplus, please cheer up! If your ds really likes RI, he can still put RI as first choice in DSA selection. Most importantly, encourage him to do well for PSLE. The fact that both RI and HCI offered him WL shows that he has great potential of excelling in PSLE. All the best to him![/quote]HCI WL = high chance of entering already. Quite a number of my friends here are in WL1/2

[fruitplus]

xxjustakidxx:

HCI WL = high chance of entering already. Quite a number of my friends here are in WL1/2

Thanks for replying, justakid. We were shown the statistics of WL acceptance for the pass few years during the WL briefing.

Can't help worrying as a parent

[verykiasu2010]

Hi


The MOE has confirmed registration for 2011 Sec 1 will be on 23 Dec 2010. Any parents can advise how long will it take ? Half day ? Whole day ?

Thanks

[Cheerfuldad]

half day!

[verykiasu2010]

Cheerfuldad:

half day!

thanks !