SJI & Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice?

[Mum1113]

thanks emoh

[TT2]

Their IP programme will start in 2013. Wondering if there is any changce that they will start next year …

[emoh]

seems SJI is informing some primary schools that they will be soft-launching the Josephian IP curriculum for students with PSLE T-scores of at least 250 and above in 2012 and are expecting a MOE announcement providing additional information on the Josephian IP soon …

[TT2]

Wow, that’s good news. Thanks, emoh. 250 is the magic number!

[moomoo138]

Have never really been to any open house… –" May I know what will be covered there? Tks!! : )

[moomoo138]

BTW, may I know if :

1) it's similar to primary school where the number of vacancies available is made know? How can I find out the intake per year (Sec 1 in 2012)?
2) what is the standard class size now, 30... 40...?
3) is CCA compulsory?
Pardon me if my qns do sound dumb, :oops: am new and still very confused with the current secondary school system, IP etc... ??!? :scratchhead:

Thank you very much... : )

[jtoh]

moomoo138:

Have never really been to any open house... --\" May I know what will be covered there? Tks!! : )

At the Open House, you'll be able to attend talks by the Principal or senior staff as well as tour the school, attend performances, see what CCAs the school has to offer etc. Basically check out the school to see if it's that the school you want your kid to attend.

[junrahmat]

moomoo138:

Have never really been to any open house... --\" May I know what will be covered there? Tks!! : )

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2011

Jul11: SJI Open House

Come find out how Singapore’s leading Catholic boys’ school teach our students to Learn how to Learn, and to Learn how to Live, turning boys into Men of Integrity and Men for Others.

Saturday, 16 July 2011
9am to 1pm @SJI

Information & Registration. Foyer in front of Admin Office

School tour. Starts from Foyer; Last tour at 12.40pm

Introductory talk on SJI. 10am, 11am, 12pm

Special programmes trial classes. 9.30am & 11.30am (registration opens 13 July 2011)

Talent student presentations. 9.30am & 11.30am (registration opens 13 July 2011)

Programmes exhibition. Learn about our academic & student development programmes

Q Café. Speak with our teachers or parents of current students over drinks and snacks

[junrahmat]

moomoo138:

BTW, may I know if :

1) it's similar to primary school where the number of vacancies available is made know? How can I find out the intake per year (Sec 1 in 2012)?
2) what is the standard class size now, 30... 40...?
3) is CCA compulsory?
Pardon me if my qns do sound dumb, :oops: am new and still very confused with the current secondary school system, IP etc... ??!? :scratchhead:

Thank you very much... : )

Hi moomoo138,
1) You can enquire during the open house about the no of vacancies available for 2012. For this year's sec 1, there are 12 classes with about 30 boys in each class. There are 6 talent classes, including one Josephian talent program class (for boys with psle agg of 250 and above). Do note that 40% of them come from affiliated schools.
2) 30
3) Yes, it is.

[moomoo138]

jtoh - Tks!!! Is your DS currently in SJI? : )

junrahmat - Tks for the info!!! Which yr is your DS currently in? Sounds like he truly enjoying himself there… Appreciate it if you could share more… e.g., how’s the school hrs like, workload (lota of h/w??) & in your opinion, any comments regarding the teachers, etc… Sorry… am really kancheong… juz like you (ahem, not the kancheong part but) hope to make the best decision for our DS…

Our DS has been slacking recently, hopefully by attending the open hse this Sat can help us make up our mind & also to boost him up abit…

Tks again!!