Catholic High (Primary)

[phankao]

mummy so kiasu:

Careermum:

Yes, the school has progressively raised the cop for affiliate. It used to be 220+; last year it was 230+. For non affiliate, it should be around 250 but of course depends on demand & supply; last year, it was 248 for non affiliate;

Due to a decrease in supply of places in O level track, the school can afford to raise the COP for affiliate. There is only 155 places for O level track this year & 175 places are reserved for IP track.

Maybe they might still find 175 students above 250 scores that want to go to CHS sec this year since it's dragon year. But I wonder about other years.

The schools vacancies used to be 400 each year for Sec 1. How come since they FIXED the Affiliated intake cut-off points to 230 in the last years, the intake shrink to 330??? Class sizes don't seem any smaller, leh! All 38-40 students in each class still.

[CaptainCarrot]

Hi everyone

My ds1 will be joining CHS next year.
Working out transport options now and will greatly appreciate your advice.
Will parents be allowed to drive into the school to drop off/pick up the boys?
If yes, which gate do we drive in? I notice there are two gates.
Much thanks in advance.

[Imconcern]

My DS2 will be joining CHS next year (2013) to continue his Pri 5 education:


1) Do we need to get all the materials stated as optional on the book list given?

2) What is the reporting hour of the school?

3) How are the class allocation done? i.e. fully at random or there are still top class or not so good classes?

4) Are all the classes given higher chinese? Is asking because due to a typo on his Pri 4 report book which can only be corrected when school starts next year, his current report book only reflect 4S and not 4S1H.

[mummy so kiasu]

phankao:

mummy so kiasu:

[quote=\"Careermum\"]Yes, the school has progressively raised the cop for affiliate. It used to be 220+; last year it was 230+. For non affiliate, it should be around 250 but of course depends on demand & supply; last year, it was 248 for non affiliate;

Due to a decrease in supply of places in O level track, the school can afford to raise the COP for affiliate. There is only 155 places for O level track this year & 175 places are reserved for IP track.

Maybe they might still find 175 students above 250 scores that want to go to CHS sec this year since it's dragon year. But I wonder about other years.

The schools vacancies used to be 400 each year for Sec 1. How come since they FIXED the Affiliated intake cut-off points to 230 in the last years, the intake shrink to 330??? Class sizes don't seem any smaller, leh! All 38-40 students in each class still.[/quote]Thee COP for affiliate has been raised to 240 from this year onward. COP for IP will be around 255.

[mummy so kiasu]

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[blurblueberry]

Hihi


I was browsing the school's website and came to know that there will be an enrichment class on HO Maths & Chess starting from Week 2.
Though it's not compulsory, can I know for the past few years, does all P1 parents enrol their DS for the class? I'm afraid that if I do not sign my DS for it, he may be the only odd one out if coincidently his whole class attend.

Thanks in advance!

[Careermum]

von78:

Hihi


I was browsing the school's website and came to know that there will be an enrichment class on HO Maths & Chess starting from Week 2.
Though it's not compulsory, can I know for the past few years, does all P1 parents enrol their DS for the class? I'm afraid that if I do not sign my DS for it, he may be the only odd one out if coincidently his whole class attend.

Thanks in advance!

Its upto you.

My son didn't join. His class, about half the class joined.

These are run by outside private vendors. They are not conducted by school staff.

[mumto3boys]

Hi Parents


Need some help/advice.
My ds1 is in Aitong P3 and given a place in the top ‘stretch’ class (E cube program) for P4 nx yr.
I’ve applied for transfer to Cat Hi P4 and was told very high chance of getting in but most probably not in top class, as he is a transfer student.
He is currently also training with Aitong badminton and volleyball school team, and volleyball coach says she can speak to volleyball coach of Cat Hi to let him play volleyball there too if he chooses to go to Cat Hi as he is a good player.

1) Does Cat Hi have ‘stretch’ programs for their non GEP boys? Is it only for the top non GEP class? If ds does not get into that top class, can he still get into a gd class in P5 based on P4 results?
2) Should i give up a guaranteed stretch class position at Aitong for a mixed class position at Cat Hi? ( Main advantage is affiliation to Cat Hi Sec)
I have other considerations too as i have ds2 going into Aitong P1 nx year, and would of course like him to be in Cat Hi with his older brother, but i was told it’s harder for him to get in as P1 vacancy is very limited.
3) Any parents here with sons in volleyball school team? Is it possible like the coach says to get my ds to join the school team too, based on her recommendation?

My ds1 is happy to go to either school, he says he will leave the decision to me.
It’s a tough choice indeed. I think he can do well in either school and may be able to use DSA volleyball or badminton if he continues at Aitong, but I’m also thinking for my 2 younger boys, cos if ds1 gets into Cat Hi, they will probably be in Cat Hi and they can benefit from the afiliation points in future…

Thanks for any advice!

[bigfoot]

mumto3boys:

Hi Parents


Need some help/advice.
My ds1 is in Aitong P3 and given a place in the top 'stretch' class (E cube program) for P4 nx yr.
I've applied for transfer to Cat Hi P4 and was told very high chance of getting in but most probably not in top class, as he is a transfer student.
He is currently also training with Aitong badminton and volleyball school team, and volleyball coach says she can speak to volleyball coach of Cat Hi to let him play volleyball there too if he chooses to go to Cat Hi as he is a good player.

1) Does Cat Hi have 'stretch' programs for their non GEP boys? Is it only for the top non GEP class? If ds does not get into that top class, can he still get into a gd class in P5 based on P4 results?
2) Should i give up a guaranteed stretch class position at Aitong for a mixed class position at Cat Hi? ( Main advantage is affiliation to Cat Hi Sec)
I have other considerations too as i have ds2 going into Aitong P1 nx year, and would of course like him to be in Cat Hi with his older brother, but i was told it's harder for him to get in as P1 vacancy is very limited.
3) Any parents here with sons in volleyball school team? Is it possible like the coach says to get my ds to join the school team too, based on her recommendation?

My ds1 is happy to go to either school, he says he will leave the decision to me.
It's a tough choice indeed. I think he can do well in either school and may be able to use DSA volleyball or badminton if he continues at Aitong, but I'm also thinking for my 2 younger boys, cos if ds1 gets into Cat Hi, they will probably be in Cat Hi and they can benefit from the afiliation points in future....

Thanks for any advice!

Your DS1 seem to be doing very well in Ai Tong. Beside CHS affiliation, are there other reasons? With so much uncertainties, isn't it better to remain in Ai Tong? As for volleyball, it doesn't matter what the coach recommend, as long as your DS1 is good enough to be in school team, he will be in school team. If he is an outstanding player, he will definitely get into the main team. Do not CHS is good in volleyball and their standard maybe higher.

As mentioned earlier, your DS1 is doing well academically in Ai Tong. Furthermore, he is also good in volleyball and badminton. With all these qualities, he should have no problem when it comes to DSA in P6. U can even try CHS again since they volleyball is one of their niche sports. Also, your DS2 will be going to Ai Tong. If both sons are in different school, logistically, wouldn't it be too troublesome?

Anyway, the choice is yours. Hope you will make a good choice!

[mumto3boys]

Thanks for your reply, bigfoot.

I hope to be able to transfer my ds2 into catholic high too, as then both will be in morning session.
In Aitong, ds1 morning session and ds2 will be in afternoon session ....
I guess that's not the main issue...
So many considerations... or perhaps i'm thinking too much! :sad: