Need comment on paying for CCA

[jtoh]

pris-tan:

CCA in secondary school, is it free ? need advise from experience parents.

Depends on the CCA. If it requires external coaches, then you'll have to pay for the coaching fees.

Of course uniforms, costumes, sports equipment etc are a must as well.

[phankao]

pris-tan:

KSP:

I just paid $100 for the 1 CCA for the whole year. At first I was like :!: & :faint: . Nothing is free in SG.

what about the cca uniform ? is it included in the $100 ?

Usually the CCA uniform belongs to the school. So just have to return to school. No need to pay, right?

There are several variations though. Eg. if it's a suit, the shirt/pants - usually the child is asked to pay for and it belongs to them. The coat or tuxedo suit will usually be returned to school And they ask for it to be dry-cleaned first.

For strange outfits like those for Chinese orchestra, usually the whole suit gets returned to school and another student will wear it next time. Afterall, the students outgrow.

[jtoh]

phankao:

pris-tan:

[quote=\"KSP\"]I just paid $100 for the 1 CCA for the whole year. At first I was like :!: & :faint: . Nothing is free in SG.

what about the cca uniform ? is it included in the $100 ?

Usually the CCA uniform belongs to the school. So just have to return to school. No need to pay, right?

There are several variations though. Eg. if it's a suit, the shirt/pants - usually the child is asked to pay for and it belongs to them. The coat or tuxedo suit will usually be returned to school And they ask for it to be dry-cleaned first.

For strange outfits like those for Chinese orchestra, usually the whole suit gets returned to school and another student will wear it next time. Afterall, the students outgrow.[/quote]Some CCA uniforms you have to purchase, like Guides/Scouts etc.

[jtoh]

tankee:

shouldn't schools be allocated with some CCA budgets? :?

Yes, but probably not enough to cover everything that's why coaching fees are partially subsidised.

[autumn82]

My gal is currently in P1 and we paid $165 for her CCA in S&D.


Don't recall myself, during sch days have to pay for anything other than uniforms/shoes for uniform groups.

[phankao]

autumn82:

My gal is currently in P1 and we paid $165 for her CCA in S&D.


Don't recall myself, during sch days have to pay for anything other than uniforms/shoes for uniform groups.

i think still have schools that way. eg. my boy in sec 2. Has not had to pay for anything, unlike in pri school. Their performing attire generally quite easy, so they just buy their own shirts/pants.

[nani]

On a side note - I would like to hear from middle income family whom are not eligible for the subsidy and yet need to pay for the costume, excursion etc. Would you do it for all for the glory of the school?

[ANobleNerd]

nani:

On a side note - I would like to hear from middle income family whom are not eligible for the subsidy and yet need to pay for the costume, excursion etc. Would you do it for all for the glory of the school?

I doubt that middle income families pay these for \"the glory of the school\". There is benefit for their kids to be part of the school's programme. Edusave can pay a part, but there will be some families that will exercise their option to not pay for these extra-curricula items.

For example, most if not all schools, have an overseas excursion that is co-paid with the kids' Edusave fund, some school subsidies and from the parents themselves. However, these excursions are optional, so families have to decide whether the amount they eventually have to pay is worth their child's experience.

As for CCA, I suppose paying for coaches, or uniforms, or trips are also seen as investments - if their children have a talent that can be used for DSA, such return on investments would be worth it; and not necessarily for \"the glory of the school\".

[phankao]

ANobleNerd:

For example, most if not all schools, have an overseas excursion that is co-paid with the kids' Edusave fund, some school subsidies and from the parents themselves. However, these excursions are optional, so families have to decide whether the amount they eventually have to pay is worth their child's experience.

Do you know how these excursion payments work? MOE funds some and some from edusave and balance from cash, is it? Bc my kids have gone before, and i think usually there is at least 50% subsidy or something.

[sleepy]

autumn82:

My gal is currently in P1 and we paid $165 for her CCA in S&D.

I don't mind paying if it's an enrichment that I would like her to take up anyway eg. Maths Olympiad training and it's definitely much cheaper to co-pay in school than to go externally for the same course

Can't say the same for orchestra though. Theory taught was a mess. Fingering taught was a mess. Withdrawn my dd from CCA and engage a private teacher instead. So I guess I can't be a cheapo afterall