Tanjong Katong Secondary School
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carebear:
wow, u 24hrs on this forum? I was fr CGS & really enjoyed my 4 years as a band member. Even till now after leaving the sch for more than 20yrs, we band girls still meet up every now & then. If he insists to join band, then of course i'd give him my support but he must promise not to neglect his study.ttlkbs:
Hi, carebear, thx for your reply.
Went to the CCA recruitment this morning & was really impressed. DS wants to join band but i'd prefer NCC(land) coz band requires 3 practices per week & i am worry this may affect his study. I was a band member in Sec sch, hence i know how much time we had devoted to band in order to maintain a high standard. He doesn't want NCC(land) as he is not too keen on those trainings. Anyway, he has a week to think before making any decision.
Did you attend the TK1 nite last year?
Yup, i attended the one last year where you get to meet the teachers for dinner. The food was good!
I was from TKGS and although I was not a band member, i remembered hearing the band practising almost continuously and on almost every occasion the school celebrated the band could be heard.
Remember CCA grade can be used in the O level, so if DS likes band, he should go for it. -
ttlkbs:
LOL
wow, u 24hrs on this forum? I was fr CGS & really enjoyed my 4 years as a band member. Even till now after leaving the sch for more than 20yrs, we band girls still meet up every now & then. If he insists to join band, then of course i'd give him my support but he must promise not to neglect his study. no lah, where got 24h on this forum!
Yup, u must tell him that CCA is only one of his subjects in the O level and there are other subjects which also require his attention -
carebear:
Will be attending this year's TK1
Yup, i attended the one last year where you get to meet the teachers for dinner. The food was good!
I was from TKGS and although I was not a band member, i remembered hearing the band practising almost continuously and on almost every occasion the school celebrated the band could be heard.
Remember CCA grade can be used in the O level, so if DS likes band, he should go for it.
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skywalker28:
hi, skywalker28,
Will be attending this year's TK1carebear:
Yup, i attended the one last year where you get to meet the teachers for dinner. The food was good!
I was from TKGS and although I was not a band member, i remembered hearing the band practising almost continuously and on almost every occasion the school celebrated the band could be heard.
Remember CCA grade can be used in the O level, so if DS likes band, he should go for it.
your kid in Sec 1 this year? May i know which class & wat cca? -
ttlkbs:
Hi ttlkbs,
hi, skywalker28,
your kid in Sec 1 this year? May i know which class & wat cca?
Yes, he is in Sec 1A this year... CCA.... have not decided
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Hi skywalker28 n ttlkbs, my DS told me that this year's sec 1 intake in TKSS is less. Each class about 35-40 students and only 7 classes compared to his year where there are 8 classes for his standard.
Is that right?
My DS ask if it is because there are less people giving birth in the year of the tiger? Hahaha..... :lol: -
carebear:
There are 7 classess + 1 class of DSA students. He's right coz 1998 birth rate is low.Hi skywalker28 n ttlkbs, my DS told me that this year's sec 1 intake in TKSS is less. Each class about 35-40 students and only 7 classes compared to his year where there are 8 classes for his standard.
Is that right?
My DS ask if it is because there are less people giving birth in the year of the tiger? Hahaha..... :lol:
DS is lucky to have friends fr same pri sch in same class this year.
skywalker28, my son is in 1B. -
Actually i am thankful to the HOD of CCA cos initially my DS wanted a non uniformed group CCA but the HOD persuaded him to join a uniform group in addition to the non uniform group, and explained to me patiently that with uniform group, there is a chance to get a better score. He told me to let DS try out for a month and if he really dislikes it, he can drop it. However he added that so far no student has backed out, and true enough, my DS is still in the CCA and enjoying himself!
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HOD of CCA is Mr Clarance, right? Quite young. I have done my homework b4 attending the CCA recruitment exercise. TKSS is not strong in sports, hence not much chance to get good grade for CCA, same for clubs & societies. UGs/Band/Choir have better chances, especially choir & band.
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ttlkbs:
HOD of CCA is Mr Clarance, right? Quite young. I have done my homework b4 attending the CCA recruitment exercise. TKSS is not strong in sports, hence not much chance to get good grade for CCA, same for clubs & societies. UGs/Band/Choir have better chances, especially choir & band.
Yup... that's the man!
He looks youthful and friendly, the type that teenagers would be able to communicate comfortably. I think most teachers there are like that .
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