National Junior College (Junior High)
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CassN:
Dear CassN,
From the point of a jh2,TigMum:
Hi, I'm deciding btw NJC and HCI for my DS's sec school. Appreciate it anyone cd advise me on the following:
- Is NJC's IP programme very stressful and achievement-oriented? Is the work standard very high?
- Do the teachers teach well or is a lot of family support required in the academic subjects?
- Are the children generally given the CCA of their choice?
prefer an environment where my DS has some breathing room instead of having to study all the time. TIA!
- I don't think the programme is very stressful and achievement-oriented. The assessments are planned such that they are not all tests/quizzes. For example, we have debates that may constitute up to 25% of a certain module, and group project/presentation that takes up another 15%, etc. It's not a always-study environment, more like a 'fun' learning experience.
- I think the teachers teach rather well. And certain assessments like individual speech or group works are not really things that family support can help.
- For the first year, there is a CAFE programme for students to try out different CCAs each term. In JH2, you will choose a CCA to be in and stay in it for a year. If you want to change at the end of JH2, you must get approval from the teachers. Otherwise, it will just be continued the next few years. As for whether they get into the CCA, depends on the teachers. For most (almost all) CCAs, you will most likely get in as long as you indicate it as your first choice unless the intake is full. But sometimes it still happens that you can't get into the first choice.
Hope this helps
1) Does that mean yr 1 student go through similar CCA programme and they do not need to choose till they complete the CAFE programme??
2) I am new to NJC. By the way, what is JH1/2/3/4?
3) I heard that students dont need to use too many textbooks in yr 1. Is it true? Then how do the teacher conduct their lessons and how do the students revise for their subjects?
4) If my dd decides to take Japanese for 3rd language, where is the location of the language center? -
ms_lim:
1) There is a range of CCA available for JH1s(year 1s - that is, the Sec 1s) to choose from. They have to select 3 CCAs among the list to join for the whole 1st year they are in NJC. Once approved by school, they will join the CCA according to the schedule set by the school. 1st 1/3 of school year with one CCA, 2nd 1/3 of school year with another CCA, and Final 1/3 of school year with the last CCA. At the end of JH1, they have to put in their preferences for a Core CCA to be picked from a list to be done in JH2 (Sec 2 - their 2nd year in NJC). They can also put in preferences for a subsidiary CCA as well.
1) Does that mean yr 1 student go through similar CCA programme and they do not need to choose till they complete the CAFE programme??
2) I am new to NJC. By the way, what is JH1/2/3/4?
3) I heard that students dont need to use too many textbooks in yr 1. Is it true? Then how do the teacher conduct their lessons and how do the students revise for their subjects?
4) If my dd decides to take Japanese for 3rd language, where is the location of the language center?
2) JH1:Sec1, JH2:Sec2, JH3:Sec3, JH4:Sec4 (JH -> Junior High).
SH1: JC1, SH2:JC2. (SH -> Senior High).
3) School prepares booklets and notes according to their curriculum. The students will know what to study lah.
4) Foreign Language Centres - 2 in Singapore, right? Buona Vista or Bishan. Your choice to apply. -
phankao:
Dear phankao,
1) There is a range of CCA available for JH1s(year 1s - that is, the Sec 1s) to choose from. They have to select 3 CCAs among the list to join for the whole 1st year they are in NJC. Once approved by school, they will join the CCA according to the schedule set by the school. 1st 1/3 of school year with one CCA, 2nd 1/3 of school year with another CCA, and Final 1/3 of school year with the last CCA. At the end of JH1, they have to put in their preferences for a Core CCA to be picked from a list to be done in JH2 (Sec 2 - their 2nd year in NJC). They can also put in preferences for a subsidiary CCA as well.ms_lim:
1) Does that mean yr 1 student go through similar CCA programme and they do not need to choose till they complete the CAFE programme??
2) I am new to NJC. By the way, what is JH1/2/3/4?
3) I heard that students dont need to use too many textbooks in yr 1. Is it true? Then how do the teacher conduct their lessons and how do the students revise for their subjects?
4) If my dd decides to take Japanese for 3rd language, where is the location of the language center?
2) JH1:Sec1, JH2:Sec2, JH3:Sec3, JH4:Sec4 (JH -> Junior High).
SH1: JC1, SH2:JC2. (SH -> Senior High).
3) School prepares booklets and notes according to their curriculum. The students will know what to study lah.
4) Foreign Language Centres - 2 in Singapore, right? Buona Vista or Bishan. Your choice to apply.
Thanks so much for your prompt response.
1) From the \"Choosing your sec schools\" booklet, there are sports/games, performing arts and clubs/societies. Does my dd get to choose 1 from each of these categories for the 3 CCAs?
2) How many times & hours per week for the CCA?
3) Do they have literature book for JH1? If have, can you let me know which book as I would like to get it for my dd to read instead of reading other story books.
4) From CassN's post, it seems that there is a considerable amount of presentation/debate. My dd is weak in public speaking. Will NJC teachers be coaching her on this area or it is advisable to send her for external course?
Sorry for so many questions. -
ms_lim:
Yes, there will be categories. I think 3 categories generally. Something like sports, dance, music - I can't remember exactly. I think my son did something like Dance, Canoeing/Dragonboating, Squash. I'm a little hazy on it, bc he also did one core CCA in Year 1 - his choice. He wanted to do it, and the CCA accepted him. But most JH1s would only do CCAs in the CAFE list and not extra.
1) From the \"Choosing your sec schools\" booklet, there are sports/games, performing arts and clubs/societies. Does my dd get to choose 1 from each of these categories for the 3 CCAs?ms_lim:
Depending on what activity it is, could be 2-3hrs once or 2x/week.2) How many times & hours per week for the CCA?
ms_lim:
Nope. But they do do exerpts of various books. The teacher would guide them. It's all under Language Arts which comprises English & Literature.3) Do they have literature book for JH1? If have, can you let me know which book as I would like to get it for my dd to read instead of reading other story books.
ms_lim:
I've not heard of children going for \"tuition\" for this. I should think students in IP schools can manage such presentations. It's all in preparation of their JC years anyway. Class size is small and the children learn to have very thick-skin. ;D4) From CassN's post, it seems that there is a considerable amount of presentation/debate. My dd is weak in public speaking. Will NJC teachers be coaching her on this area or it is advisable to send her for external course?.
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:thankyou: phankao for spending your valuable time to clear my doubts. The information you shared is really useful.
By the way, what time do the students need to be in school and is the traffic really bad in the morning? There is a direct bus from my house but will take approximately 45min to reach NJC (w/o traffic jam). -
ms_lim:
Have to be in school by 7.40am for assembly. Must make time for walking also, ok? Go earlier and traffic will be fairly smooth.
By the way, what time do the students need to be in school and is the traffic really bad in the morning? There is a direct bus from my house but will take approximately 45min to reach NJC (w/o traffic jam). -
phankao:
phankao, thanks so much for your kind advise.
Have to be in school by 7.40am for assembly. Must make time for walking also, ok? Go earlier and traffic will be fairly smooth.ms_lim:
By the way, what time do the students need to be in school and is the traffic really bad in the morning? There is a direct bus from my house but will take approximately 45min to reach NJC (w/o traffic jam). -
studylikemad:
Not too sure if you are aware that JH1 and JH2 students hv to take Higher Mother Tongue regardless of PSLE MT score or whether the student had studied HMT in pri sch. Only in JH3 can a student opt to take MT or the sch advises the student to do so.:sad: Probably not,since it is an SAP school and my chinese isn't that great
Sorry for the late reply :imsorry: -
Hi!
I'm new here XD. I got 258+2 for PSLE and I intend to put NJC as my second choice. First choice would be RGS. What's my chances to get in NJC? Also, why do we have to stay in the school for a term very year? That is my BIGGEST question. -
des8low:
Hi!
I'm new here XD. I got 258+2 for PSLE and I intend to put NJC as my second choice. First choice would be RGS. What's my chances to get in NJC? Also, why do we have to stay in the school for a term very year? That is my BIGGEST question.
NJC is not a SAP sch, so cant use the bonus HMT pts.
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