National Junior College (Junior High)
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Jennifer:
a few of DD classmates are from wealthy families.... But I wish to clarify that NJC might hv yayapapaya students too, just that they did not volunteer at the Open House :lol: and so we did not see them.
Met a few at my home during group projects, a bit noisy and playful, but nice kids.
lucky, no yayapapayas so far. :lol: -
dunnoleh:
My son's classmate - there's even one that has a fully-staffed big house including chauffeur.
a few of DD classmates are from wealthy families.Jennifer:
... But I wish to clarify that NJC might hv yayapapaya students too, just that they did not volunteer at the Open House :lol: and so we did not see them.
Met a few at my home during group projects, a bit noisy and playful, but nice kids.
lucky, no yayapapayas so far. :lol: -
Strparent:
The NJC principal is certainly very insecure
I also want to relate one incident, a parent was asking which overseas Uni NJC was affiliated or has ties with, citing that certain IP schools like NUS High and the top few boasted that their students are privileged candidates in several renown Universities. I think the principal construed that as a put-down on NJC ( maybe ? ), and she stepped in to answer in a firm tone, that other than perhaps NUS High being linked to NUS, she believed no major universities would 'reserve' spots for certain IP school's graduates, as they are open to the brightest students from all over the world, not just Singapore. Therefore, they would not bind themselves in any way so clearly. Her parting comment that academically, many schools are able to produce students with excellent results, but it is what the student can offer, what the student does and give to the community, that will make them stand out. So, its not just the examinations results, but what the boy/girl becomes as a person, that matters just as importantly too. -
verykiasu2010:
what makes you so certain?
The NJC principal is certainly very insecureStrparent:
I also want to relate one incident, a parent was asking which overseas Uni NJC was affiliated or has ties with, citing that certain IP schools like NUS High and the top few boasted that their students are privileged candidates in several renown Universities. I think the principal construed that as a put-down on NJC ( maybe ? ), and she stepped in to answer in a firm tone, that other than perhaps NUS High being linked to NUS, she believed no major universities would 'reserve' spots for certain IP school's graduates, as they are open to the brightest students from all over the world, not just Singapore. Therefore, they would not bind themselves in any way so clearly. Her parting comment that academically, many schools are able to produce students with excellent results, but it is what the student can offer, what the student does and give to the community, that will make them stand out. So, its not just the examinations results, but what the boy/girl becomes as a person, that matters just as importantly too. -
verykiasu2010:
I think u read too much into the post. Wish u dun give such comment esp when u r not there in person.
The NJC principal is certainly very insecureStrparent:
I also want to relate one incident, a parent was asking which overseas Uni NJC was affiliated or has ties with, citing that certain IP schools like NUS High and the top few boasted that their students are privileged candidates in several renown Universities. I think the principal construed that as a put-down on NJC ( maybe ? ), and she stepped in to answer in a firm tone, that other than perhaps NUS High being linked to NUS, she believed no major universities would 'reserve' spots for certain IP school's graduates, as they are open to the brightest students from all over the world, not just Singapore. Therefore, they would not bind themselves in any way so clearly. Her parting comment that academically, many schools are able to produce students with excellent results, but it is what the student can offer, what the student does and give to the community, that will make them stand out. So, its not just the examinations results, but what the boy/girl becomes as a person, that matters just as importantly too.
:oops: now I appear insecure too
P.s. we are here to share, not speculate, not create another tennis match :lol: -
dunnoleh:
what makes you so certain?
does the NJC principal know that those certain IP schools' top students are able to secure offer of admission (to the top unis) based on normal day to day work and prelim results and not entirely dependent on the A levels ? Certain parents pointed out that it is still subject to actual A level, but it is quite similar to the Sec 1 DSA these days - offer based on day to day performance but subject to 'satisfactory' PSLE which is just the minimum entry standard for MOE schools. And so, these IP graduates from those IP schools have an advantage which NJC has yet to make available to all NJCians....does she know that HCI (not sure about RI) has a dept that help placement of students to those top unis overseas ? Does NJC intend to have similar set up ?
We know before NJC started to offer Sec 1 places for IP through-train, they have a talent drought. And they have not had a president's scholar for so many years
No doubt no uni will bind themselves to any of these IP school so clearly, it is however clear that RI & HCI are the single largest source of students outside of UK / US entering those well known unis, as claimed by both HCI and RI.
What NJC could have said is that plan are in place to nurture its intake of students into high performers (all aspects) to secure places from those highly esteemed and high demand unis overseas. That would have been very assuring to any parents and students.
There is a need for the school to enhance the public perception in certain aspects.
As an ex-NJCian, I only wish to see NJC regain its former glory -
Jennifer:
OK, not creating another tennis match.I think u read too much into the post. Wish u dun give such comment esp when u r not there in person.
:oops: now I appear insecure too
P.s. we are here to share, not speculate, not create another tennis match :lol:
I had attended their open house twice
It is just my personal opinion. Please delete from your mind after reading -
verykiasu2010:
Please delete from your mind after reading
Dun worry, I know what to do.
Glad to know that you were from NJC too and wish the sch regain its former glory. -
Jennifer:
from where they are now, it can only improveDun worry, I know what to do.
Glad to know that you were from NJC too and wish the sch regain its former glory. -
verykiasu2010:
The NJC principal is certainly very insecure
As an ex-NJCian myself, I find your comment uncalled for, and offensive.
This being a public forum, comments like yours are subjected to both interpretations and mis-interpretations.
To say that the principal of NJC is very insecure is not only a personal insult on her, but also on the school's reputation.
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