Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[Mandarin]

Hi Vanilla Cake,


From my understanding, about half the places for IP were given in DSA. The remaining were available for PSLE central posting. I believe this applies to most independent schools, except for NUS High.

[Jennifer]

Hi, Mandarin.


We always hear pple saying most ACS(I) boys come from upper income level family groups and are snobs. Is this true?

TIA your thoughts.

[spikey]

Jennifer:

Hi, Mandarin.


We always hear pple saying most ACS(I) boys come from upper income level family groups and are snobs. Is this true?

TIA your thoughts.

Take it from me as an ex ACS boy - it's certainly not true.

[Jennifer]

spikey:

Take it from me as an ex ACS boy - it's certainly not true.

Comforting to hear this, can ask which year you graduated? Not too sure where #1 hears from, he is quite unwilling to choose this sch becos of this.

[Jennifer]

Mandarin:

He also takes Life Science (which is essentially Biology) and Physical Science (which is a combination of Physics and Chemistry) as 2 different subjects.


You may want to note that every student must opt for 2 CCAs, one from Uniform Group, and another from Sports/Clubs/Performing Arts.

Hi, Mandarin.

Is Life Science a compulsory subject? Does it involve cutting up live/dead specimen?

My boy tried for Badminton DSA trial but was not successful. Many of the P6 pupils are from sch teams and are very well trained. Does it mean Sports is mainly for competitive players? Those who are up to it would not get admitted, and might end up choosing from Clubs/Performing Arts?

TIA your inputs.

[Mandarin]

Life Science is a compulsory subject in year 1. So far, not live animals to cut yet. From what I heard, there was bacteria culture and other std fare like testing chlorophyll etc. Though my son is not very interested in the subject itself, he is always excited about lab period (which is once a week). He finds it very fun.


Yeah, I heard that many national players turned up for badminton DSA trial this year. I guess the competition is keen. From other parents, I understand that there are only 5 confirmed offers for badminton.

My understanding is that many sports are filled up during DSA, hence it will be difficult for other kids to get in. However, the school offers many sports which does not pre-recruit during DSA. During the first week of school year (in their Discovery Camp), the year 1 students will get to try out various sports. The teachers will assess and recommend the most suitable sport to the kid at the end of the camp. So, there are still opportunity to get into sports, esp those sports that are not offered in primary schools. The kid has the choice to sign up for the recommended sport after having learnt of the commitment required, or join clubs/societies instead. I am also aware that some kids approach the teacher in-charge of the sports that they are interested in and got into the team after trial.

[Jennifer]

Mandarin:

Life Science is a compulsory subject in year 1. So far, not live animals to cut yet. From what I heard, there was bacteria culture and other std fare like testing chlorophyll etc. Though my son is not very interested in the subject itself, he is always excited about lab period (which is once a week). He finds it very fun.


Yeah, I heard that many national players turned up for badminton DSA trial this year. I guess the competition is keen. From other parents, I understand that there are only 5 confirmed offers for badminton.

My understanding is that many sports are filled up during DSA, hence it will be difficult for other kids to get in. However, the school offers many sports which does not pre-recruit during DSA. During the first week of school year (in their Discovery Camp), the year 1 students will get to try out various sports. The teachers will assess and recommend the most suitable sport to the kid at the end of the camp. So, there are still opportunity to get into sports, esp those sports that are not offered in primary schools. The kid has the choice to sign up for the recommended sport after having learnt of the commitment required, or join clubs/societies instead. I am also aware that some kids approach the teacher in-charge of the sports that they are interested in and got into the team after trial.

Thanks for the details, Mandarin.

My boy is quite squeamish, cant look at his dad chewing chicken feet and the likes. So I doubt he would enjoy live specimen dissect.

Only 5 offers for badminton :shock: There are easily more than 10 children who are very good.

[kohjl]

Jennifer:

My boy is quite squeamish, cant look at his dad chewing chicken feet and the likes. So I doubt he would enjoy live specimen dissect.

Better don't take biology. I remember (with a shudder) that during my 'O' levels exams decades ago, I had to dissect a cockroach which decided to gain consciousness from the cloroform at the precise moment that I was about to dissect it. AND I HATE COCKROACHES!! :shock:

[Jennifer]

kohjl:

Better don't take biology. I remember (with a shudder) that during my 'O' levels exams decades ago, I had to dissect a cockroach which decided to gain consciousness from the cloroform at the precise moment that I was about to dissect it. AND I HATE COCKROACHES!! :shock:

:!:

He is surely going to jump up and down if this ever happens to him :rotflmao:

[Jennifer]

Mandarin, we are supposed to meet with the P tmr in LT1. And if all goes well (the admin staff’s exact words), the P would hand us the documents. Is this arrangement the same for you and your boy?