NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[tiggermum]

One week since school started and we're really glad that NUSH is so big on parent engagement. Really appreciate the effort put in to organize the parent seminar to help us understand what and how the kids are learning in school.

The transition from the 'spoon-feeding, hand-holding' learning model in primary school to the independent learning style will not be easy, but it helps that the school understands that, and attempts to help parents support their children

[scm292]

Same views here.

It was mentioned that the school planning another talk with sec1 parents soon due to short time on Friday; looking forward to hearing more updates soon.

[Jfalk]

jaykaysl:

Hi.


My ds is now in Y1 NUSH. He was offered Japanese as 3rd Lang at MOELC. But we have declined due to travelling time. My ds is still keen to take up Jap in house.

Anyone has more information about the curriculum, is it tough and is the dropout rate very high?

What Advantage does taking JPLT has over O level?

Thanks

Curriculum should be based on the O level curriculum. however given that there is only 1 japanese teacher in the school (teaching all classes of different levels) and the generally small class size (meaning that classes of different levels could be merged), i would hazard to think that the standard offered would be lower than moelc. also afaik you have to pay an extra couple hundred every month if you take jap in-house. in addition, generally 3rd lang classes get the lousiest timeslots in the timetable (4-6 pm).

advantage of JPLT over O level is that it's an international qualification and there are many levels to it allowing a more seamless progression as compared to the latter.

[verykiasu2010]

国大数理中学中四生参加迎新活动　校园飞坠昏迷


参加迎新会时离奇坠楼，中四男生开学第一天出事，至今昏迷14天还未清醒！

国大数理中学一名15岁男生，新学年的第一天在学校参加迎新活动时不知何故，从校园其中一幢建筑里摔出围墙，跌落地面层。

男生落地后全身多处受伤，昏迷不醒，校方事后紧急传召救护车，将男生送院急救！

这起事故是发生在1月3日，时间是早上8时左右，地点在金文泰1道的国大数理中学。出事的中四男生已被证实是炎景竹（译名），洋名Phinehas。

相信6楼坠下，昏迷14天未醒。完整报道，请翻阅17.01.2012《联合晚报》。
http://news.omy.sg/News/Local%2BNews/Story/OMYStory201201171710-305384.html

Year 4 student plunged down during orientation for year 1 and in coma

Anyone knows him ?

Hope he recovers.

[dagong99]

verykiasu2010:

国大数理中学中四生参加迎新活动　校园飞坠昏迷


参加迎新会时离奇坠楼，中四男生开学第一天出事，至今昏迷14天还未清醒！

国大数理中学一名15岁男生，新学年的第一天在学校参加迎新活动时不知何故，从校园其中一幢建筑里摔出围墙，跌落地面层。

男生落地后全身多处受伤，昏迷不醒，校方事后紧急传召救护车，将男生送院急救！

这起事故是发生在1月3日，时间是早上8时左右，地点在金文泰1道的国大数理中学。出事的中四男生已被证实是炎景竹（译名），洋名Phinehas。

相信6楼坠下，昏迷14天未醒。完整报道，请翻阅17.01.2012《联合晚报》。
http://news.omy.sg/News/Local%2BNews/Story/OMYStory201201171710-305384.html

Year 4 student plunged down during orientation for year 1 and in coma

Anyone knows him ?

Hope he recovers.

Just saw the news in TODAY, hope the poor boy is alright.

[scm292]

DS did not say anything about this during orientation.


Hopefully the boy recovers.

[Sun_2010]

DD SMSed me that day morning. she told me the boy was supposed to be conscious when taken in the ambulance. It happened near the area where they were supposed to assemble. Certain parts were cordoned off. The principal did speak briefly about it in the assembly. I was bit worried about the impact , but she seemed very matter-of-fact about it.


Hope the boy recovers. Pray the family has the strength and courage to walk thru this tough time

[verykiasu2010]

today (18/1) straits times reported he is recovering well after 2 weeks in coma


http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_756979.html

A 15-year-old student is in a coma after falling from the sixth floor of the NUS High School of Mathematics and Science in Clementi.

The school has said that the teenager, who is warded at the National University Hospital, is now recovering and is making progress.

He has been in a coma for about two weeks, since the incident happened at 8.30am on the first day of school on Jan 3.

A school spokesman said that the student did not report for assembly or the orientation programme on that day.

[Kiasu singaporean]

Hi Kiasuparents users,

Is Rgs better than Nus high school? Although RGS is a gateway to the ivy league(which I’ve always wanted to go),Nus high school specialises in maths and science,since ivy league schools want a well rounded student body,specialising in maths and science may increase my chances getting in.Therefore,which school should I go to for my secondary school years which will help me get into invy league college?I’m in a dilema.Pls suggest and state reason.Thanks!!!

[Kiasu singaporean]

Is Nus high school diploma recognised by ivy league colleges?