2013 Sec 1 Discussions

[fifiyeo]

Lessons have started yesterday.


Anyone know of centres that train speech. Always been impressed by how some kids can talk and deliver great speeches. Very impressive first impression.

[Coolkidsrock2]

I also think it is important to speak well as well as to develop the skill to put others at ease in ones presence. Have met some kids who have already developed such social skill very well.


We put the Debating Club as one of the CCA options as the school engages an external trainer to guide the students.

Can try Toastmasters classes or the LAMDA certification.

http://www.voiceworks.com.sg/teachers.php
http://www.academyig.com/

[janet88]

Son told me teachers have warned them about adhoc tests...my son is still very much in dreamland. P asked the parents to get kids to read before lessons...for him, homework done and that's it :mad: subjects like history, geography and literature need to be revised. It's driving me nuts seeing him so bochap.

[mummy so kiasu]

This week is CCA trial week. Need to go back to school for CIP (collect old newspapers) on this sat. Still can’t decide on the core CCA. Limited choices & no background.

[Dreamgear]

mummy so kiasu:

This week is CCA trial week. Need to go back to school for CIP (collect old newspapers) on this sat. Still can't decide on the core CCA. Limited choices & no background.

Your ds in chs, right? Is cip this sat? I thought its 17th....

[janet88]

mummy so kiasu:

This week is CCA trial week. Need to go back to school for CIP (collect old newspapers) on this sat. Still can't decide on the core CCA. Limited choices & no background.

There will be 2 talks this week regarding CCA. I advised son to pick one which requires minimal follow up or he will have to stay back several times, leaving little time to get homework done. At Sec 1, there is much adjustment and need to do well. There is also a camp coming up during Mar holidays...looks like he will be very busy soon. Forget about uniform groups.

[fifiyeo]

Coolkidsrock2:

I also think it is important to speak well as well as to develop the skill to put others at ease in ones presence. Have met some kids who have already developed such social skill very well.


We put the Debating Club as one of the CCA options as the school engages an external trainer to guide the students.

Can try Toastmasters classes or the LAMDA certification.

http://www.voiceworks.com.sg/teachers.php
http://www.academyig.com/

THanks!

Our school no debate team so can't join. Was looking out for one too.

[Coolkidsrock2]

janet_lee88:

mummy so kiasu:

This week is CCA trial week. Need to go back to school for CIP (collect old newspapers) on this sat. Still can't decide on the core CCA. Limited choices & no background.

There will be 2 talks this week regarding CCA. I advised son to pick one which requires minimal follow up or he will have to stay back several times, leaving little time to get homework done. At Sec 1, there is much adjustment and need to do well. There is also a camp coming up during Mar holidays...looks like he will be very busy soon. Forget about uniform groups.

Hi Janet, under the LEAPS program, students are awarded CCA points and these points will be converted to a grade for JC/poly admission. A1/A2 2 points. B3-C6 1 point. CCA points are awarded to commensurate with the demands of the CCA.

Think clubs and societies where the students can represent the school and yet practise indoors are the best - earn points but not wear the child out too much.

[janet88]

Coolkidsrock2:

janet_lee88:

[quote=\"mummy so kiasu\"]This week is CCA trial week. Need to go back to school for CIP (collect old newspapers) on this sat. Still can't decide on the core CCA. Limited choices & no background.

There will be 2 talks this week regarding CCA. I advised son to pick one which requires minimal follow up or he will have to stay back several times, leaving little time to get homework done. At Sec 1, there is much adjustment and need to do well.

Hi Janet, under the LEAPS program, students are awarded CCA points and these points will be converted to a grade for JC/poly admission. A1/A2 2 points. B3-C6 1 point. CCA points are awarded to commensurate with the demands of the CCA.

Think clubs and societies where the students can represent the school and yet practise indoors are the best - earn points but not wear the child out too much.[/quote]Thanks for the info. I was thinking of this...can earn points yet not too tired to get homework done when he reaches home. However, interest must be there. He is very much like hubby...loves IT related stuff.

[Coolkidsrock2]

Hi fifiyeo


Maybe you can try those Drama society or similar if no debating club. They will likely have some trainers teaching the students speech and drama. Someone mentioned the training that the students received some time back to me, but I cannot remember much as it is not something DD is interested in.