Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
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hmm… this week this forum v quiet hor…
My neighbour told us that her DS is in Sec 2 this yr, and was "selected" to join the Chinese Orchestra. However, they had to pay $45 per month for the coach (from China, currently in Singapore Chinese Orchestra) to teach them. School pays the other $45 per mth. She has a lot of grouses. Even though she has been paying $45 per mth, the "teaching" was not really done, and the coach kept telling the pupils that they should engage him for 1-to-1 coaching.
And when she asked the coach to recommend where to buy the 二胡, the coach recommended her one which cost her $900. After buying, someone (dunno who) told her that can find the 二胡 that she bought some other places for only half the price.
She is really upset and thinks that the coach is really sponging on the pupils. She said she has complained to the school many times but no action taken.
This neighbour is a simple lady with probably not very high education, and definitely doesn’t know how to use the computer.
Any suggestion how I can help her ? Talk to the teacher in-charge of CCA ?
Trying to help this neighbour as they are from lower income family.
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Emelyn:
Yes, I think talk to teacher in charge / CCA head (Mr Tok I believe) is best but before you do that, you may just want to have the verify yourself that the Er Hu indeed cost half the price first. Always better to speak with facts with the school.hmm.... this week this forum v quiet hor....
My neighbour told us that her DS is in Sec 2 this yr, and was \"selected\" to join the Chinese Orchestra. However, they had to pay $45 per month for the coach (from China, currently in Singapore Chinese Orchestra) to teach them. School pays the other $45 per mth. She has a lot of grouses. Even though she has been paying $45 per mth, the \"teaching\" was not really done, and the coach kept telling the pupils that they should engage him for 1-to-1 coaching.
And when she asked the coach to recommend where to buy the 二胡, the coach recommended her one which cost her $900. After buying, someone (dunno who) told her that can find the 二胡 that she bought some other places for only half the price.
She is really upset and thinks that the coach is really sponging on the pupils. She said she has complained to the school many times but no action taken.
This neighbour is a simple lady with probably not very high education, and definitely doesn't know how to use the computer.
Any suggestion how I can help her ? Talk to the teacher in-charge of CCA ?
Trying to help this neighbour as they are from lower income family.
MTIA. -
Emelyn:
$900 is not a small sum of money and the school should be made aware of this. As with all instruments there must be a range to choose from. When asked to recommend the coach should explain the options instead of recommending just one, especially when most parents have no clue when it comes to specialised instruments. In this instance, the parent must also be feeling wary of bringing this issue up lest the child be 'penalised' by the coach. Tough one .... but it happens across the island. I think a third party approaching the head of CCA is a good starting point.hmm.... this week this forum v quiet hor....
My neighbour told us that her DS is in Sec 2 this yr, and was \"selected\" to join the Chinese Orchestra. However, they had to pay $45 per month for the coach (from China, currently in Singapore Chinese Orchestra) to teach them. School pays the other $45 per mth. She has a lot of grouses. Even though she has been paying $45 per mth, the \"teaching\" was not really done, and the coach kept telling the pupils that they should engage him for 1-to-1 coaching.
And when she asked the coach to recommend where to buy the 二胡, the coach recommended her one which cost her $900. After buying, someone (dunno who) told her that can find the 二胡 that she bought some other places for only half the price.
She is really upset and thinks that the coach is really sponging on the pupils. She said she has complained to the school many times but no action taken.
This neighbour is a simple lady with probably not very high education, and definitely doesn't know how to use the computer.
Any suggestion how I can help her ? Talk to the teacher in-charge of CCA ?
Trying to help this neighbour as they are from lower income family.
MTIA. -
Why is it our hwa chong thread so quiet huh...? :scratchhead: all parents busy monitoring & supervising DSs' tons of homework?
There is a coming sec 1 parents welcome night on e 17th Feb Friday 6.30pm-9pm $12/- per px. Good opportunity to interact with own DS's classmates parents as tables seating will be arrange according to classes. 
Any Aphelion parents going? Must reply response slip to FT by next Monday -
ProEd Sec 1 parents nite is on 7th Feb, 5.30pm to 8pm. Adult $10 per px child is $5 per px. Parents it will be a good time to see who are yr DS classmates ,talk to them n also their parents. Also talk to d PSG parents.
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Emelyn, I m actualy selling my er hu for $200 only.bought it brand new and my daughter use it for 1 term.she transfer school and the new school has no er hu as cca.interested contact me. The school only charged $180 per term for the fees.$90 per month is rather expensive
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Just want to check if anyone has comments about the standard of HC HCL? Recently, 2 pieces of assignment I found extremely challenging. The latest is about your opinion on election democracy. I am wondering is it just my DS facing issue with it?
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i find HCI HCL std not as high as many pp might think. e marking is also lax. I think e teachers are not v dedicated either. But i am only refering to lower sec based on son’s experience.
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My boy was also "selected" for a performing arts CCA 2 yrs ago. 1st thing he needed to do was to buy e instrument. e coach asked us e budget and selected one for son. Then we turned up @ e studio to collect e instrument and make payment. Lesson with e coach is $100 per every 4 lessons, 30 min/lesson. Btw, that’s after sch’s 50% subsidy. This practice has been long enough in HCI and we knew abt it before son decided to join e CCA.
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petitemum:
i find HCI HCL std not as high as many pp might think. e marking is also lax. I think e teachers are not v dedicated either. But i am only refering to lower sec based on son's experience.
May I know which consortium is your son in? My son's experience at low sec is just right for difficulty level, pace and teachers' expectation. The teacher was dedicated too, she will track closely for those who do not submit homework or correction too and take action. She also get them to subscribe magazine, read and submit weekly journal as part of their ACE, and she marks all homework in details and gives comment.
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