Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[UncleLim]

clayman:

Alamak. Hope he feels better now and gets well soon. My son was also grumbling about the long hours. I told him to bear in mind that this is the transition period from Primary to Secondary school and once he gets used to it, it will be better.

Thanks, clayman. I am not sure what hit him but he is usually very tough. He threw up mid morning and, after his panadols, is now just flat on the sofa looking very limp. :?

[Naggie]

Any parents with kids in 1.14? :?:

[CSN]

Hope those boys who are not feeling well will recover very soon so that they can go back to join in the orientation fun. Now I realise DS is not the only one complaining about tiredness. At first, I thot he was just being too soft as he is not the sporty type and dislikes physical activities and being under the sun. In fact, received a call from him at 1130am this morning that he had stomach pain and asked if he could go home. He explained they had some vigorous physical activities this morning and the pain started after that. My first reaction was he was trying to find an excuse to avoid further physical activities later today. After some investigation (talked to the PSL, School Nurse on the phone), I decided to let him rest in the sick bay for an hour or so before deciding whether I need to go and bring him home (the Sch Nurse explained they would not allow him to leave on his own in case he faints). He sms at about 1245pm to say that he was feeling better and would return to the activities. Am pretty proud of him for perservering. Yes, we need to let the boys grow and mature by letting go.......Counting on the sch to work with with parents to develop our boys into fine young gentlemen. Cheers.

[ngbrdad]

CSN:

Hope those boys who are not feeling well will recover very soon so that they can go back to join in the orientation fun. Now I realise DS is not the only one complaining about tiredness. At first, I thot he was just being too soft as he is not the sporty type and dislikes physical activities and being under the sun. In fact, received a call from him at 1130am this morning that he had stomach pain and asked if he could go home. He explained they had some vigorous physical activities this morning and the pain started after that. My first reaction was he was trying to find an excuse to avoid further physical activities later today. After some investigation (talked to the PSL, School Nurse on the phone), I decided to let him rest in the sick bay for an hour or so before deciding whether I need to go and bring him home (the Sch Nurse explained they would not allow him to leave on his own in case he faints). He sms at about 1245pm to say that he was feeling better and would return to the activities. Am pretty proud of him for perservering. Yes, we need to let the boys grow and mature by letting go.......Counting on the sch to work with with parents to develop our boys into fine young gentlemen. Cheers.

Hmmm how come my DS still so energetic every night, creating so much noise with DS2 ?
He is definitely not a sporty type but didn't appear tired at all over past few days.

[Mvm]

ngbrdad:

CSN:

Hope those boys who are not feeling well will recover very soon so that they can go back to join in the orientation fun. Now I realise DS is not the only one complaining about tiredness. At first, I thot he was just being too soft as he is not the sporty type and dislikes physical activities and being under the sun. In fact, received a call from him at 1130am this morning that he had stomach pain and asked if he could go home. He explained they had some vigorous physical activities this morning and the pain started after that. My first reaction was he was trying to find an excuse to avoid further physical activities later today. After some investigation (talked to the PSL, School Nurse on the phone), I decided to let him rest in the sick bay for an hour or so before deciding whether I need to go and bring him home (the Sch Nurse explained they would not allow him to leave on his own in case he faints). He sms at about 1245pm to say that he was feeling better and would return to the activities. Am pretty proud of him for perservering. Yes, we need to let the boys grow and mature by letting


go.......Counting on the sch to work with with parents to develop our boys into fine young gentlemen. Cheers.

Hmmm how come my DS still so energetic every night, creating so much noise with DS2 ?
He is definitely not a sporty type but didn't appear tired at all over past few days.

Haha. May want to check what he ate in school. May have had a sugar overload!. :evil:

[ngbrdad]

Can I check do they give a child at least a recommended sports after this one week profiling during orientation camp ?

Or only those with real potential in a particular sports are given a recommendation letter ?

[UncleLim]

ACI (I) school sees IB students get perfect score

Posted: 06 January 2012 1900 hrs

SINGAPORE: Results of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) examination held in November 2011 were released on Friday.

ACS Independent said of its 454 students who sat for it, 29 obtained a perfect score of 45 points.

ACS Independent said the average score was 41.36.

Significantly, the percentage of students who obtained 40 or more points increased from 71.4 per cent in 2010, to 78.2 per cent in 2011.

Principal of ACS (Independent) Mr Winston Hodge said: "The students have worked hard, remained focused and were well motivated. Their success must be shared with their families.

"The school also has a strong culture of teacher care and support, with many teachers walking the extra mile for their students. A key success factor is the strong foundation that the students receive in their Years 1 to 4 programme, which encourages inquiry, creativity and innovation."

ACS Independent said the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a demanding and challenging pre-university course of study.

Beyond completing courses and examinations in six subject areas, IBDP students are also required to complete three core requirements: the extended essay (EE), the theory of knowledge (TOK) course and developmental activities and community service, known as "Creativity, Action, Service".

The programme is highly regarded for its rigorous assessment, breadth of study and the depth of intellectual engagement.

For instance, the EE requires students to produce an independent piece of research, culminating in a 4,000 word paper.

Similar to an undergraduate research thesis, students investigate a research question of their interest.

The keystone of the IBDP programme is critical and analytical thinking.

In the TOK component, students examine the nature of knowledge issues across disciplines.

The 2011 IB cohort comprises 454 students and is the school’s largest candidature to-date.

ACS (Independent) said it started the Integrated Programme (IP) in 2004 with the first batch of students sitting for the exam in 2007.

The 2011 cohort is the school’s fifth.

- CNA/ck

[South African]

wow impressive…

Finally camp over and the boys get to normal sch life…the real next phase…

[Mvm]

ngbrdad:

Can I check do they give a child at least a recommended sports after this one week profiling during orientation camp ?

Or only those with real potential in a particular sports are given a recommendation letter ?

Those not selected for sports will have to choose either a club, society or performing arts CCA plus a UG.

[ngbrdad]

Was shocked that DS got a letter recommending him to take up cross country/track and field.


Can we decline and opt for other CCA ?

Do we need to inform anyone if not taking up the offer ? Or just don’t turn up for the first training can already ?