Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
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BeContented:
Hi Breezy,
Hi BeContented,breezy:
[quote=\"BeContented\"]Like to ask parents of ACSI about school shoes policy.
Can students wear sports shoes on daily basis? Any color constraint eg.50% white base with some colors (blue only?)
Am going overseas very soon & understand can buy sports shoes at a better price than SG. So hoping to grab some for Sch next year.
Yes, sports shoes can be worn on a daily basis provided they are 70% white & laced. The school doesnt seem to be too strict on the colours of the stripes as far as i can see.
To play safe, I just bought a pair of white based running shoes with blue strips for my younger son.
Thanks a lot. So it's shopping time :rahrah:[/quote]
Hi BeContented,
My son uses ASICS running shoes. You can buy them, comes in blue or green strips, from SAFRA Telok Blangah at $42. Good value and they do last. You may want to check this out. -
South African:
Hi, son is in Express but will in IP year 3 next year. These are our experience:Hi parents, my DS is going into Yr 2 next year and trying for the IP. Need some parental advice.
(1) Sec 1 & Sec 2 results - what kind of sec 1 results (my son did a 68% in yr 1 - but got A1/A2 for Maths, Physics, Geo & English) and sec 2 result are they looking at? Also at sec 2, is it just CA1 & CA2?
(2) HAST test - How bad can this get? And if my DS has never failed in any subjects, got strong A1 in Maths?
(3) CCA & Leadership - He's into competitive sports (trained 5 times a wk) and no particular leadership roles? How much does CCA play in selection criteria?
(4) Teacher's recommendations? Which teacher plays a bigger part? Form teacher?
(5) Interviews - What kind of Qs and what do they look out for?
Pardon for the long q, but I know I can always count on the close ACS community for help. Thank you.
1. Generally, do need consistent good results in year 1 and year 2 (up to mid year). My son managed to obtain more than 80% for year 1 and year 2. His friends that got into IP also did well in their studies, between 70% to 80%.
2. Unable to provide info on HAST test as son not required to take test, results >80%.
3. Important to do well in the Interview. Understand from son that it is not difficult, just show confident when answering. As for the interview questions, the boys do share the questions after the interviews. Ask your son to engage his friends.
4. Son totally involved in his competitive CCA and did not have other activities. Understand that some of his friends were selected simply based on their CCA involvement.
5. Teachers' recommendations are taken into consideration. Son had a couple of wonderful subject teachers who know him well. Important for your son to engage his teachers. -
autolycus:
:thankyou: Autolycus, really appreciate your sharing.
Higher Chinese (HCL) is Mandarin Chinese taken at first-language level. CL is a second-language subject and is easier. Passing HCL at Year 4 fulfills the local bilingual requirement, freeing up the alternative language slot in Year 5 for another language if desired (e.g. Spanish, German, French, Hindi). Otherwise, the student must continue to take Chinese in Year 5.Koh-i-Noor:
Hi, autolycus.
My son is going to ACSI for IB next year thru DSA.
May I know what's the difference between taking CL and HCL? In all aspect.
What is the advantage of taking HCL?
I am advised against taking HCL, and was told that if taking HCL it means the pupil is no longer eligible to do CL. Is it true that it's either CL or HCL?
(Sorry, I am quite confused about this, cos in primary school, HCL is a separate subject, whereas CL is a compulsory MT subject. )
Thank you.
Yes, it's true that it's either HCL or CL. However, if your son is good at Chinese, I'd advise doing HCL. That gives him more options all round.
Cheers!
We have decided to let DS do HCL, as he has wanted it all along. -
Thanks Koh-i-Noor for bumping up autolycus's reply! Now I fully understand the HCL issue ! :lovesite:
(my fault for missing out the earlier discussion)
:thankyou: Autolycus -
T101:
Hi T101,
Hi, son is in Express but will in IP year 3 next year. These are our experience:South African:
Hi parents, my DS is going into Yr 2 next year and trying for the IP. Need some parental advice.
(1) Sec 1 & Sec 2 results - what kind of sec 1 results (my son did a 68% in yr 1 - but got A1/A2 for Maths, Physics, Geo & English) and sec 2 result are they looking at? Also at sec 2, is it just CA1 & CA2?
(2) HAST test - How bad can this get? And if my DS has never failed in any subjects, got strong A1 in Maths?
(3) CCA & Leadership - He's into competitive sports (trained 5 times a wk) and no particular leadership roles? How much does CCA play in selection criteria?
(4) Teacher's recommendations? Which teacher plays a bigger part? Form teacher?
(5) Interviews - What kind of Qs and what do they look out for?
Pardon for the long q, but I know I can always count on the close ACS community for help. Thank you.
1. Generally, do need consistent good results in year 1 and year 2 (up to mid year). My son managed to obtain more than 80% for year 1 and year 2. His friends that got into IP also did well in their studies, between 70% to 80%.
2. Unable to provide info on HAST test as son not required to take test, results >80%.
3. Important to do well in the Interview. Understand from son that it is not difficult, just show confident when answering. As for the interview questions, the boys do share the questions after the interviews. Ask your son to engage his friends.
4. Son totally involved in his competitive CCA and did not have other activities. Understand that some of his friends were selected simply based on their CCA involvement.
5. Teachers' recommendations are taken into consideration. Son had a couple of wonderful subject teachers who know him well. Important for your son to engage his teachers.
Thank you for sharing your experience. My DS will have to do his best and show improvements and enthusiasm in Yr 2. Am sure at P2, the standard will go up as most kids who are motivated (or parents) would put in their best. -
Hi Parents of 2013 Year 1 ACSI pupils.
What does my son wear to registration/orientation on 19 Dec? Is it the old school uniform or the new school uniform? Do we need to bring our old report books and PSLE slip etc? I heard we can pay for the expenses through credit card. Please enlighten me. Thanks :lightrod: -
Truth Hurts:
Hi truth hurts,Hi Parents of 2013 Year 1 ACSI pupils.
What does my son wear to registration/orientation on 19 Dec? Is it the old school uniform or the new school uniform? Do we need to bring our old report books and PSLE slip etc? I heard we can pay for the expenses through credit card. Please enlighten me. Thanks :lightrod:
Traditionally, Registration in ASCI is spread over 2 days. First day for feeder schools, the next day for non-feeder schools. This year, it will be 19th dec and 20th dec. It's just confirming your child's details and issuing of orientation kit (it used to b $30). There is no need to wear new uniform. Your child can either wear old sch uniform or even home clothes. U need to bring along with u results slip, report card and if offered EESIS, the letter stating so as well.
After registration in the auditorium, u can proceed to the bookshop and uniform counter to make your purchase. If I m not wrong, the bookshop accept cheques n NETS.
See u there!
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The bookshop does not accept NETS. They only accept cash and cheque. I just checked, unless they’re making special arrangements.
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The Sec 1 textbooks cost around $220, only cash or cheque. We didn’t buy DS’s uniforms from the vendor near the bookshop, prefer to buy from Bibi & Baba @ Far East Shopping Centre #02-28 (I think they should be at the school on orientation days). I find the quality of their uniforms is better. All in all, I spent about $400 for books and uniform.
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Dear Parents of ACS(I) Boys
Hi, my DS1 just got posted to ACS(I) but we live in the east. Is there a private sch bus that goes from the east (marine parade) to ACS(I)? I heard from friend that there is/was and cost around $130 per mth (past yrs’ rates).
Does anyone have the contact number of a private bus company number?
Many thanks for help to provide contact number.
Regards
Lindy
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