Secondary School CCA

[jtoh]

Lynn2010:

Does the LEAP system apply to IP school? Do the IP kids need the CCA points?

They do calculate LEAP points but CCA points aren't as important as for O level students. But good LEAP points help in your portfolio.

[Lynn2010]

thanks jtoh.


But it doesnt matter how many points they get right anyway they will proceed to the relevant JC (as they are IP). What’s the portfolio for?

[jtoh]

Don’t think the points matter bec they won’t be using it in IP. But I think strong LEAPS points would be useful in scholarship applications or even Uni application.

[Ms tay]

Hi

[Hans]

Hi jtoh,


I understand that in order to get A1 in CCA record, the IP student have to achieve 25point & above. Is there any different that the student who achieve 26points & 52points? Both of them will be awarded A1 in CCA record right?

Why I ask this is I don’t understand why some student (one of them is my girl) will hold so many leadership position; prefect in training(year 2), house comm., congress, isn’t is the maximum point awarded for Leadership is 12points thru out their 4 years? At the sametime they have their own CCA and RS eg OM

I do ask some of this girl, can they handle all this, as year 2 academic might be more difficult. What they said is fun mah join all this…

[Snow Crystal]

Hans:

Hi jtoh,

I understand that in order to get A1 in CCA record, the IP student have to achieve 25point & above. Is there any different that the student who achieve 26points & 52points? Both of them will be awarded A1 in CCA record right?
Why I ask this is I don’t understand why some student (one of them is my girl) will hold so many leadership position; prefect in training(year 2), house comm., congress, isn’t is the maximum point awarded for Leadership is 12points thru out their 4 years? At the sametime they have their own CCA and RS eg OM
I do ask some of this girl, can they handle all this, as year 2 academic might be more difficult. What they said is fun mah join all this..

Hans congrats on your DD's leadership positions. I guess girls like your DD are over achievers :imcool: who somehow can balance their time and studies. If her GPA is decent, why discourage. It is not easy to be selected. I guess it's not about hitting just the max LEAPS points for IP students. When applying for overseas studies or scholarships, I reckon her exceptional leadership positions would put her in a very favorable position. Let's draw parallel to a sports CCA student. The time your DD would be spending on her activities is equivalent to their sports training everyday or every other day. If your DD happens to be also a sports CCA student with intensive training, :salute: :salute: I guess you can review if her grades start to slide. If not, just let her enjoy her IP life!

[jtoh]

Hans:

Hi jtoh,


I understand that in order to get A1 in CCA record, the IP student have to achieve 25point & above. Is there any different that the student who achieve 26points & 52points? Both of them will be awarded A1 in CCA record right?

Why I ask this is I don’t understand why some student (one of them is my girl) will hold so many leadership position; prefect in training(year 2), house comm., congress, isn’t is the maximum point awarded for Leadership is 12points thru out their 4 years? At the sametime they have their own CCA and RS eg OM

I do ask some of this girl, can they handle all this, as year 2 academic might be more difficult. What they said is fun mah join all this..

Hi Hans,

I agree with snow crystal. Undoubtedly these girls have good leadership abilities to be selected for all these positions. If your dd is able to handle all the responsiblities plus the enormous amount of time spent on them and not compromise her studies, then go ahead. I would say though that to be a PIT, in house comm, congress PLUS OM is a alot on her plate. There is a lot of time commitment on each of these. Unless the girl is very organized or has boundless energy and time, something usually gives. In some instances, because the girl is unable to give her all in every role, she incurs the ire of her team mates. Or her GPA drops. Remember also that Year 2's academic workload is a lot heavier with group projects. You can't work around just your own schedule but have to accomodate everyone's.

[Hans]

Hi jtoh and snow crystal thank you for your replies.


I still think that is too much for my DD, will ask her to drop at least 1 position. (she is not very organized)…

[Hans]

Hi jtoh,


I have another q, in RGS LEAPs point awarded to CCA com (exco) & house comm is it under Leadership?

[jtoh]

Hans:

Hi jtoh,


I have another q, in RGS LEAPs point awarded to CCA com (exco) & house comm is it under Leadership?

Yes.