National Junior College (Junior High)

[Verysuperkiasu]

All things are not made equal.. If you come from a GEP school like my DD (RGPS, next door to NJC), they actually enquire if you are GEPers or not. Most of my DD RGPS GEPers do get the CO after the HAST test and shortlisted for activities/Camp followed by interviewer. But only 1 GEPer and most RGPS mainstreamers accept NJC CO. So those on WLs have very good chance of CO on PSLE result day. [/quote]



Thanks for the update! But my ds is not even in any of the elite school to begin with. He is from a neighbourhood primary sch in the west. Well... told ds that as long as he studies hard and does his best...that's all that really matters... (though I still hope he gets into a reasonably good school)

[ngbrdad]

Just like to check, what will be the intake for JH1 for NJC in 2012 ?

For this year 2011 was it 250 ?

[phankao]

ngbrdad:

Just like to check, what will be the intake for JH1 for NJC in 2012 ?


For this year 2011 was it 250 ?

I think for 2011 it was less than 210. For 2010, it was around 190+ thereabouts.

[superduperks]

phankao:

NotKiasuEnough:

I was wondering if parents have any advice on what to do/bring etc (in addition to the list)?

Don't think you really need to bring anything in addition to the list. haha. Maybe should see what you can eliminate from the list instead.

1. Emergency Medications (vitamins, panadol, flu, stomach, diarhhoea, etc)
2. Shampoo, Shower, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Cup + small pail
3. Floor wipes with the Holder & General Cleaning Wipes
4. Electric Fan (there's Ceiling Fan but still hot)
5. Extension electric plug
6. Electrical Outlet adaptors
7. Handphone or camera chargers, etc
8. Bowl/Fork/Spoon/cup in case they want to make their own supper/snack
9. Clothes for daily wear/sleep for 5 days
10. Uniforms for 5 days (there's laundry service in boarding)
11. Undergarments enough for 5 days.
12. Socks for 5 days
13. School Shoes
14. Sandals/slippers for wearing around boarding
15. Towels
16. Blanket, if don't like the furry one in boarding room
17. Pillow
18. Shallow rectangular plastic baskets to put inside cupboard so their undergarments and socks are not everywhere on the shelves inside the wardrobe(!!!).
19. Foldable Mesh Laundry holder (for them to put their dirty clothes before laundry) - usually hang this inside one of the wardrobes
20. ..... airfreshener/insecticide - spray plus those freshener-tubs to keep the room smelling fresh.
21. Laptop if needed
22. Musical instruments, if needed
23. School Bag with books/files

Anything to add?

Would laptop seriously needed?

How many pairs of shoes should be prepared? Does flip-flop / slippers allowed?

[Jennifer]

superduperks:

phankao:

[quote=\"NotKiasuEnough\"]
I was wondering if parents have any advice on what to do/bring etc (in addition to the list)?

Don't think you really need to bring anything in addition to the list. haha. Maybe should see what you can eliminate from the list instead.

1. Emergency Medications (vitamins, panadol, flu, stomach, diarhhoea, etc)
2. Shampoo, Shower, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Cup + small pail
3. Floor wipes with the Holder & General Cleaning Wipes
4. Electric Fan (there's Ceiling Fan but still hot)
5. Extension electric plug
6. Electrical Outlet adaptors
7. Handphone or camera chargers, etc
8. Bowl/Fork/Spoon/cup in case they want to make their own supper/snack
9. Clothes for daily wear/sleep for 5 days
10. Uniforms for 5 days (there's laundry service in boarding)
11. Undergarments enough for 5 days.
12. Socks for 5 days
13. School Shoes
14. Sandals/slippers for wearing around boarding
15. Towels
16. Blanket, if don't like the furry one in boarding room
17. Pillow
18. Shallow rectangular plastic baskets to put inside cupboard so their undergarments and socks are not everywhere on the shelves inside the wardrobe(!!!).
19. Foldable Mesh Laundry holder (for them to put their dirty clothes before laundry) - usually hang this inside one of the wardrobes
20. ..... airfreshener/insecticide - spray plus those freshener-tubs to keep the room smelling fresh.
21. Laptop if needed
22. Musical instruments, if needed
23. School Bag with books/files

Anything to add?

Would laptop seriously needed?

How many pairs of shoes should be prepared? Does flip-flop / slippers allowed?[/quote]The boarding sch has a computer lab with specific opening hours. Wi-fi access is only in the dinning hall. Whether required or not, really up to individuals.

flip-flop/slippers/sandals all allowed, but we better make sure the grip is good n non slippery type. No. of sch shoes also depends on individual.

[triplediao]

Hi


Do you know how I can have access to the piano when I'm in boarding?

[phankao]

triplediao:

Hi


Do you know how I can have access to the piano when I'm in boarding?

There are pianos at boarding school . There's also a v good piano that you can book. Alternatively you can use the music studios on campus.

[triplediao]

But the music studios on campus need booking too right?

[phankao]

triplediao:

But the music studios on campus need booking too right?

Not sure. I have not heard about my son having to book. He doesn't play the piano, but still uses the rooms. I think he just goes and sees what is available - there are a few. Maybe you go by and ask.

[Celestsweety]

I have some questions to ask regarding boarding:

Is it true that the laundry service is subjected to a fixed no. of items?
What is the schedule of the laundry service like?
I am trying to work out on the min. no.of sets of school uniform, PE attire to prepare.

Any experienced boarders or parents care to share?