National Junior College (Junior High)

[AnotherKiasu]

CandyHeart:

Will the gentlemen feel \"intimidated\" in class as the ratio of male to female is abt 7:3?

Also a concern for me. I've enquired a friend whose DD and DS are in Dunman High. Boy and girl ratio at DHS is something similar to NJC. He told that me initially there may be some unease, but as time goes by, they'll develop as good friends.
:xedfingers:

[phankao]

AnotherKiasu:

CandyHeart:

Will the gentlemen feel \"intimidated\" in class as the ratio of male to female is abt 7:3?

Also a concern for me. I've enquired a friend whose DD and DS are in Dunman High. Boy and girl ratio at DHS is something similar to NJC. He told that me initially there may be some unease, but as time goes by, they'll develop as good friends.
:xedfingers:

All the boys in the cohort will be friends, lah, not just in the same class. In JH2, they have banded classes for Chinese and some other subjects(I think. eg. Math), so they will mix around, not just with their own class. Furthermore, all the boys stay together in nearby rooms on the same floor during boarding. Further bonding.

[Princess Jojo]

Hi Parents,

First day of school today...
As i was reading the threads for NJC for the past orientation, I roughly knew what to expect and ... actually we were very impressed by the way NJC organised this day1 orientation.

The orientation was very informative to the parents. The Principle, Dean, Teachers were trying the best to let us understand what is the core value of the school, what we will be expecting for the next few years, and the PAACT team also shared their experiences with us, as will as orgainizing a seminar for us, really appreciated...

As for the student's council team, they did a very good job in organizing the OG. Clear information was given to the students and the parents.

Do hope that for this year also, we will also have some more \"caring\" parents to participate in this forum, to share experiences, to post question to each others etc etc.. just like the previous few batches. I really \"enjoy\" reading their posting/question/debates/doubts/feedbacks, as will as learn from them.
As of now, i'm at page 200..

[GreenOrchid]

My son was very unhappy 1st day at NJC yesterday. He is from an all boys primary school and is very unaccustom to have girls (in fact so many girls!!) as his classmates. He feels really lousy and missed his boy friends from previous school.


Can parents who have sons studying in NJC advise how their sons cope with this situation? Thanks.

[Princess Jojo]

Hi…join cca…gets to know more boy friends from other classes, as will as his seniors…yes the ratio is uneven…

[AnotherKiasu]

GreenOrchid:

My son was very unhappy 1st day at NJC yesterday. He is from an all boys primary school and is very unaccustom to have girls (in fact so many girls!!) as his classmates. He feels really lousy and missed his boy friends from previous school.


Can parents who have sons studying in NJC advise how their sons cope with this situation? Thanks.

My son is also from an all boys school, but he was quite happy and eagerly looking forward for this week orientation programs. Ofcourse your son may feel little uncomfortable surrounded by majority of girls. Eventually they all mix up well and be friends.

If he feel shy, first ask him to be good friends with boys of same OG or other OGs. Yesterday in my son's OG, I observed that girls gang up separately and boys separately. But after a period of time, they'll know each other and make better friends.

[phankao]

GreenOrchid:

My son was very unhappy 1st day at NJC yesterday. He is from an all boys primary school and is very unaccustom to have girls (in fact so many girls!!) as his classmates. He feels really lousy and missed his boy friends from previous school.


Can parents who have sons studying in NJC advise how their sons cope with this situation? Thanks.

My boy (now Year 3) was also from an all-boys school. Make friends, lah!!! Usually the boys will hang around together after getting to know each other. They also board together on the boys' floor. Hopefully he will feel more comfortable in time to come.

[notsokiasu mum]

Hi does anyone know if O level score of 5 points can get into Njc? I know the official cutoff indicated is 5 but just wondering the chances. I know for a fact that the cutoff for rjc says 3 points but hardly know of anyone getting in with 3.

[AnotherKiasu]

Yesterday, I went with my DS for Orientation 2012 for Sec1. Below are my observations:


1. From the Dunearn road gate behind the bus stop, student volunteers were stationed to guide the parents to hall. So, no wandering around looking for hall.

2. Registration to get school diary, Curriculum handbook and Orientation booklet was quickly done.

3. We were asked to stand up AFTER national anthem started. And once it finished, the MCs were silent, so we didnt know what to do. After an awkward 2 minutes silent standing, we were asked to sit.

4. Principal and teachers marched into hall about 6 to 7 minutes late. And in one slide they said \"Punctuality is very important\".

5. Presentation by HODs and others are good. But why, except the Principal, no one took stage to present? They all stood at front row below the stage. Those who were sitting at last rows could not see the presenters, can hear the voice only. Ofcourse the presentation slides were still visible to everyone.

6. The presentation by Vice President of PAACT was interesting and the video he show on ISL was quite captivating.

7. I registered as a PAACT member by paying $60, but told them I cannot be an active volunteer due to time constraints.

8. The OGLs were quite cheerful with their OG students. I could see they easily mix around with OG students.

9. PAACT arranged for a talk about the Migration to Sec from Pri presented by an external speaker/councellor Ms. Caroline in the Ngee Ann - Kongsi auditorium. Quite useful.

10. When parents finished the talk and returned back to hall, we could hear a lot of enthusiastic sounds from hall and see the kids are enjoying some group performance.

11. They asked us to bring some identification like ez-link card for student, but never asked for that. The 30$ orientation package, was given at end of the day. Some parents including me were wondering what this package is and how to get it. Some parents went to book shop asking for it and some enquired from General office.

12. Overall I can give pass marks for the organising skills of JH group, but still there is lot of room for improvement.

13. NJC is built like a maze, a stranger can easily get lost.

14. One gentleman from parent asked a HOD or SO (in public), why NJC haven't produced a president scholar for a long period of time. The last one was in 2006 or 2009, can't remember, that too after a long gap of 9 or 10 years. I was eagerly awaiting for the answer and the answer given was interesting

15. Some parents queried about minimum GPA of 2.0, if student falls below this they'll be transferred to another school.

16. Some parents queried about third language program and CCAs, CAFE program.

17. HMT is compulsory, however at the end of JH2, the school will revisit the suitability of student, if the student is not coping well.

18. From the President's scholar board, I saw PM Lee Hsien Loong in 1970, Vivian Balakrishnan in 1980 and some current lady minister name and few more prominent personalities.

19. In Top student of year board, I saw Ho Ching in 1971. Not sure this is PM's wife.

20. Current Principal Mrs. Virginia Cheng is serving the college since 2001, a long 11 years.

[Princess Jojo]

Very informative..:) I like yourpoint 4...:)

Since most of the programs are arranged or organized by the student themselves..I'm really ok with some gaps in between..
However..I do noticed that one of the teacher, mentioned about caught by surprises in 2 occasions..on the 30 bucks collection arrangement..and one more..can't remember..not sure if there is any teacher oversee the whole planning...or they just leave it to the student to handle totally?