National Junior College (Junior High)
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Hello everybody! I am from National Junior College, currently in Junior High 1 (JH1) or what NJ calls Sec 1. I see lots of misconceptions here, but well, I can address them.
1) Yes, there will be a boarding programme for all JH students (S1-S4). For JH1s, it will be in Term 4 so I will not be able to provide as much details. The boarding school is newly built and is located just right beside the school. There will also be a formal dinner where students will be taught dining etiquette and girls will have to wear semi-formal dresses and boys will have to wear ties.
2) As for the CCAs, during the one-week orientation period, we got to experience the niche CCAs for about 15 mins. Then, the CCA teachers will pick out the talented ones and ask if you’re interested in joining the CCA. You will also choose your basic CAFE one each for performing arts and sports CCA. You will do each for one term. Next, you can choose one CCA (need not be basic cafe) to be advanced CAFE. This will most probably be your final CCA, unless you’re accepted for another one. CAFE is a unique program for NJ that allows NJCians to experience the various CCAs first.
3) The school uses Grade Point Average (GPA). The co-curriculum includes Drama-in-production [1 credit] and Basic Cafe [1 credit each] and Advanced Cafe [2 credits.
4) The curriculum includes
LA-language arts
IS-integrated sciences
IH-integrated humanities
HMT-all students are required to take HMT. However, judging from the semester 1 results, students may opt for MT with recommendation from MT teachers. Only HMT classes are banded, well, only chinese because malay and tamil students are placed in one class.
MA-Mathematics
GA-general arts
TK-thinking
Not graded:
PD-personal development
Leadership
5) Was laughing at this…
Each class only have 24 students. And here goes…only 6 boys in every class. The ratio follows throughout. i’m part of the majority. we are sitted in round tables, 3 girls to one boy.
Ya…I am only in JH1, so may not be able to tell you alot but lemme tell you, LA was difficult initially. -
Assabella:
Er... you mean you didn't know this? No need to be so \"kuai\" to sit 1 boy to 3 girls at each table lah. I think by 2nd half of the year, it might change. I remember my boy saying that the girls were so noisy, that he just packed up his things with the other boys and sat in front at a table by themselves so they could concentrate on the lessons.
5) Was laughing at this.....
Each class only have 24 students. And here goes...only 6 boys in every class. The ratio follows throughout. i'm part of the majority. we are sitted in round tables, 3 girls to one boy.
Ya....I am only in JH1, so may not be able to tell you alot but lemme tell you, LA was difficult initially.
BTW, I don't see any misconceptions discussed?
The only difference this year from our children's year is the slight changes made to the CAFE programme, that's all. -
DD is wondering, in that case, there will be no swimming team in NJC? she is active in interschool and national age group competition, does it mean that she will not represent school? :skeptical:[/quote]
If still into swimming then I really don't know.NJC has canoeing/dragon boat teams and I recall being told so that it's a hot shot top team.Cheers -
phankao:
It's already happening.All the boy's banding together for group projects unless
Er... you mean you didn't know this? No need to be so \"kuai\" to sit 1 boy to 3 girls at each table lah. I think by 2nd half of the year, it might change. I remember my boy saying that the girls were so noisy, that he just packed up his things with the other boys and sat in front at a table by themselves so they could concentrate on the lessons.Assabella:
5) Was laughing at this.....
Each class only have 24 students. And here goes...only 6 boys in every class. The ratio follows throughout. i'm part of the majority. we are sitted in round tables, 3 girls to one boy.
Ya....I am only in JH1, so may not be able to tell you alot but lemme tell you, LA was difficult initially.
BTW, I don't see any misconceptions discussed?
The only difference this year from our children's year is the slight changes made to the CAFE programme, that's all.
they are separated by the tutors.LOL -
Dr.K:
DD is wondering, in that case, there will be no swimming team in NJC? she is active in interschool and national age group competition, does it mean that she will not represent school? :skeptical:
If still into swimming then I really don't know.NJC has canoeing/dragon boat teams and I recall being told so that it's a hot shot top team.Cheers[/quote]
I just received the email from NJC. DSA under swimming is not considered. Looks like we have to give NJC DSA a miss. Best to ALL! -
Hi,
Allow me to share. My DD is doing her 1st year in JH - Junior High at NJC. She is enjoying herself. NJC provides an all rounded environment, with emphasis on both academic and sports.
The kids are given the opportunity to experience various sports. Orientation was exciting which encompass canoeing/dragon boat and outdoor activities. So far, they have road run, and even experience Funtasia ( food and fun fair).
Overall,it is a great experience at NJC.
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sunshine123:
Agree! DS also in JH1 and has similar experience and feedback.Hi,
Allow me to share. My DD is doing her 1st year in JH - Junior High at NJC. She is enjoying herself. NJC provides an all rounded environment, with emphasis on both academic and sports.
The kids are given the opportunity to experience various sports. Orientation was exciting which encompass canoeing/dragon boat and outdoor activities. So far, they have road run, and even experience Funtasia ( food and fun fair).
Overall,it is a great experience at NJC. -
Hi to fellow NJC parents,
Need some advice. When are we suppose to check the KM portal? Don't seem to hv much stuff on the portal. And, does the portal list their report card?
Perhaps parents of the JH2 onwards can share with newbie parents like us.
Thanks so much.:) -
For this year JH1 students who are interested in creative writing, check out this link http://www.gebsp.moe.gov.sg/CAP/index.htm
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http://sisc.sg/about/njc
For those who are interested to know what other Science programmes NJC offers.
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