National Junior College (Junior High)
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Mama Mania:
She has 4 sets uni. But because her clothes got rejected for Fri and Mon's laundry, so she had no choice but to clear some herself using the washing machine there and hence the ironing too.
Boarding not that tiring lah. My DS says he sleep at latest 11pm every night. Next morning wake at 6.30 or 7. Enough sleep. No need to iron clothes also. Just send for laundry or bring back to iron lor. Why your DD need to iron clothes? Did she not send for laundry? No need to wash herself. If not enough uniform or have problem sending for laundry then just buy her another set of uniform la. Next year boarding can use again.Dnls_mum:
[quote=\"Mama Mania\"]Yesterday had a talk with my DD maths' teacher. I was informed that the last Maths paper wasn't too difficult. DD's teacher is proactive, she talked to those who did badly or very badly the reason why they could not do the paper. General feedback was not enough time for this group of students who did not do well.
Whilst going through each and every question with them, she felt that they had forgotten things taught early this year and that maybe they revised only the later topics learnt. But this test covered the year's work.
Some were tired out cos of boarding.
I am of course disappointed that my DD did not do well, but with her coping with boarding, doing her laundry at past 10 pm as her laundry was rejected, ironing her uniform there (whereas at home the helper irons her clothes), attending prep lessons, house meetings, stressed waking up daily (as opposed to us mointoring her and waking her up if she is at home), sleeping past 11 pm daily there, and Maths being her weak subject, what can I say..... and yes, their Maths is not something of that being taught or covered in mainstream schools, so says the teacher.
:rotflmao: I KS. Bought DS enought uniform for the whole week so only need to send PE attire and normal Tshirts and shorts for laundry. Easier :evil:
[/quote]How come rejected? If they plan timing for clothes to laundry properly, generally should have no problem having enough clothes.
My boy has 3 sets of uniforms. On Friday, he'll just bring home whatever he didn't send in and we'd have that washed at home and ironed. usually it's only that set of uniform that he wears home on friday. Then he'll have them all ready to bring back on Sunday night. -
phankao:
My DS also don't send anything on Fri. Those dirty clothes still not washed on Fri will bring back. (Followed advice of phankao :thankyou: ) So far send his wet dirty clothes after canoeing always get back nice and clean! No prob. Maybe get your DD to check with her friends the proper way of labeling her clothes.
How come rejected? If they plan timing for clothes to laundry properly, generally should have no problem having enough clothes.Mama Mania:
She has 4 sets uni. But because her clothes got rejected for Fri and Mon's laundry, so she had no choice but to clear some herself using the washing machine there and hence the ironing too.
My boy has 3 sets of uniforms. On Friday, he'll just bring home whatever he didn't send in and we'd have that washed at home and ironed. usually it's only that set of uniform that he wears home on friday. Then he'll have them all ready to bring back on Sunday night. -
lebookworm:
Some information:
Im looking too.moonee:
[quote=\"sunshine123\"]Hi all,
Any parent or student can kindly advise where to send JH1 and JH2 for Maths tuition do kindly share if you know of any contact for home tutor who is able to teach NJC Maths ?
Thank you so much.
Currently, Im still with the same enrichment centre but dnt know how they are with secondary maths. Any difference with NJC maths? Im also looking around for science.
NJ maths is accelerated so that we are learning more than the usual syllabus. Also, the maths is structured in a different way(I'm sure you've heard teachers speak about not following the MOE syllabus) which may make finding a suitable tuition centre difficult(Most go by the MOE syllabus). As a matter of fact, NJ even recommends not going for tuition. For students who do not do well in their studies, they can feel free to look for their respective subject teachers for clarification and guidance. There is also a consolidation programme for maths and science.
I suggest that you search for a tutor who teaches by subjects, like the one I go to, or a home tutor(more flexible) if you strongly feel that your child requires tuition.[/quote]Though NJ maths could be accelerated, but they were taught on those usual topics. As long as the tuition teacher is competent in secondary school math, I don't see any concern. -
moonee:
ya i know, but mine spend more time on wats app and games during the exams. kind of a last minute person during exams. So not much stress.
Give your kid a break lahDnls_mum:
[quote=\"moonee\"]
Oh dear, I didnt withdraw frm the current enrichment centre for maths and they dont end till January.. was also thinking of giving dd a headstart for chemistry. Now that PSLE is over dd has 3 mths before jc start, brain may turn rusty.
Today PM's children day message tell parents don't be too kan cheong :rotflmao:[/quote]Yours is entering JC1 or JH1(Sec1 - yr 1)?
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Give your kid a break lah
Today PM's children day message tell parents don't be too kan cheong :rotflmao:[/quote]
ya i know, but mine spend more time on wats app and games during the exams. kind of a last minute person during exams. So not much stress.[/quote]
Yours is entering JC1 or JH1(Sec1 - yr 1)?[/quote]
dd is entering Sec1... any idea whats the Dsa COP for NJ, my CO is the standard letter , no score idicated for express entry.
What scare me most is if dd does nt keep up with the schs GA... (something) she will be thrown out of NJ, and transfered to another sch.
Shes not frm Gep so I dnt know whether that will make a difference in NJ.
Dd told me she will hv a mentor n she likes the curriculum. Im looking at the academic part cos frm primary to sec. especially IP is a greap big jump.
and life will not be like in normal sec schs whereby theres remedial etc
BTW, How are the tutors, do they help guide the weaker students.? Tks -
moonee:
Should be 200 for express stream.
dd is entering Sec1... any idea whats the Dsa COP for NJ, my CO is the standard letter , no score idicated for express entry.
What scare me most is if dd does nt keep up with the schs GA... (something) she will be thrown out of NJ, and transfered to another sch.
Shes not frm Gep so I dnt know whether that will make a difference in NJ.
Dd told me she will hv a mentor n she likes the curriculum. Im looking at the academic part cos frm primary to sec. especially IP is a greap big jump.
and life will not be like in normal sec schs whereby theres remedial etc
BTW, How are the tutors, do they help guide the weaker students.? Tks
You mean keep above the required GPA? If she's diligent, should be able to. My boy, now Sec 3, also not from GEP. LOL. Most of the kids in NJC are not from GEP.
The teachers are all available for consultation. She can approach them to arrange. THe \"mentor'? Are you referring to the Personal Mentor(PM)? That is just the Class' Form teacher lah. Just another term. Every class has 1 or 2 PMs. Class size is smaller - about 25 maximum, so more attention per student. The teachers usually know most of the students as a result. -
phankao:
Monee, my dd is also going in thru DSA . I also have the same concerns. Thank you phankao for enlightening me . So are all year 1 students able to cope without tution ?
Should be 200 for express stream.moonee:
dd is entering Sec1... any idea whats the Dsa COP for NJ, my CO is the standard letter , no score idicated for express entry.
What scare me most is if dd does nt keep up with the schs GA... (something) she will be thrown out of NJ, and transfered to another sch.
Shes not frm Gep so I dnt know whether that will make a difference in NJ.
Dd told me she will hv a mentor n she likes the curriculum. Im looking at the academic part cos frm primary to sec. especially IP is a greap big jump.
and life will not be like in normal sec schs whereby theres remedial etc
BTW, How are the tutors, do they help guide the weaker students.? Tks
You mean keep above the required GPA? If she's diligent, should be able to. My boy, now Sec 3, also not from GEP. LOL. Most of the kids in NJC are not from GEP.
The teachers are all available for consultation. She can approach them to arrange. THe \"mentor'? Are you referring to the Personal Mentor(PM)? That is just the Class' Form teacher lah. Just another term. Every class has 1 or 2 PMs. Class size is smaller - about 25 maximum, so more attention per student. The teachers usually know most of the students as a result.
How about the Chinese and higher Chinese ? Is it tough ? -
panickymum:
I think by 2nd or 3rd term, Math and Chinese are \"banded\". As in, they will go to their respective classes - that has been identified for their \"band\" of math/chinese instead of doing together with their whole class.
Monee, my dd is also going in thru DSA . I also have the same concerns. Thank you phankao for enlightening me . So are all year 1 students able to cope without tution ?phankao:
Should be 200 for express stream.
You mean keep above the required GPA? If she's diligent, should be able to. My boy, now Sec 3, also not from GEP. LOL. Most of the kids in NJC are not from GEP.
The teachers are all available for consultation. She can approach them to arrange. THe \"mentor'? Are you referring to the Personal Mentor(PM)? That is just the Class' Form teacher lah. Just another term. Every class has 1 or 2 PMs. Class size is smaller - about 25 maximum, so more attention per student. The teachers usually know most of the students as a result.
How about the Chinese and higher Chinese ? Is it tough ?
I don't know if all year 1s & 2s don't have tuition. I'm certain that students do have tuition. I just don't know how they find tuition suitable to cater for NJC's syllabus, unless it's 1-to-1 tutor.
My boy very busy with CCA and elective and outside CCA as well, so doesn't have time for tuition. Except for Chinese which he has 1-to-1 at home. Not sure if it's helping him or not or it's just like a safety crutch that he clings to. Chinese is definitely not his forte. -
panickymum:
My DS also only have Chinese tuition. He is also coping well. Don't worry lah. Just let them enjoy their secondary school. DS sure is having a lot of fun and gaining independence
I think by 2nd or 3rd term, Math and Chinese are \"banded\". As in, they will go to their respective classes - that has been identified for their \"band\" of math/chinese instead of doing together with their whole class.phankao:
Monee, my dd is also going in thru DSA . I also have the same concerns. Thank you phankao for enlightening me . So are all year 1 students able to cope without tution ?
How about the Chinese and higher Chinese ? Is it tough ?
I don't know if all year 1s & 2s don't have tuition. I'm certain that students do have tuition. I just don't know how they find tuition suitable to cater for NJC's syllabus, unless it's 1-to-1 tutor.
My boy very busy with CCA and elective and outside CCA as well, so doesn't have time for tuition. Except for Chinese which he has 1-to-1 at home. Not sure if it's helping him or not or it's just like a safety crutch that he clings to. Chinese is definitely not his forte.
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Thank you ! Hope she can cope and at the same times enjoy the Independence . She is looking forward to the secondary life .
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