CHIJ St Nicholas Girls'

[phankao]

vem137:

SBKS:

hi, just a short qn, is catechism class mandatory right now? or still optional?

Hi, there's no cat class, but rather bible time class. Catholic girls (and any others who opt in) do their bible time class separately fr the rest. The rest also hv a bible time class but cover different materials

Catholics still have to attend Catechism in their own Parish Church, so that's why no cat class in school. If they don't attend in church, they can't get thru their 1st confession, 1st communion and eventually be confirmed.

[vem137]

SBKS:

vem137:

[quote=\"SBKS\"]hi, just a short qn, is catechism class mandatory right now? or still optional?

Hi, there's no cat class, but rather bible time class. Catholic girls (and any others who opt in) do their bible time class separately fr the rest. The rest also hv a bible time class but cover different materials

different materials referring to CME? civics and moral?[/quote]Catholic girls hv an activity book called Walking with Jesus. There're no books for non catholic girls. Not too sure exactly what the non catholic girls do but heard there's story telling and watching movies during class.

[SBKS]

vem137:

SBKS:

[quote=\"vem137\"]

Hi, there's no cat class, but rather bible time class. Catholic girls (and any others who opt in) do their bible time class separately fr the rest. The rest also hv a bible time class but cover different materials

different materials referring to CME? civics and moral?

Catholic girls hv an activity book called Walking with Jesus. There're no books for non catholic girls. Not too sure exactly what the non catholic girls do but heard there's story telling and watching movies during class.[/quote]i see. thanks.

anyone can confirm for non-cat girls?

[Zoemum]

Hi all


Just joined the forum. I am keen to register my daughter for st Nicholas, however heard that it can be rather stressful for students. Also quite alarmed to see that the session is till almost two, which means very late lunch for the children.

Appreciate if parents can share your experiences on the type of children that are suitable for this school, as we all want our children to attend the kind of school that are best suited for them

[vem137]

Zoemum:

Hi all


Just joined the forum. I am keen to register my daughter for st Nicholas, however heard that it can be rather stressful for students. Also quite alarmed to see that the session is till almost two, which means very late lunch for the children.

Appreciate if parents can share your experiences on the type of children that are suitable for this school, as we all want our children to attend the kind of school that are best suited for them

Hi,

I used to share ur same concern. was considering giving up a confirmed place for my 2nd girl cos she's a slow learner and was worried she couldn't cope. she also hardly spoke or understood chinese just b4 she entered p1. she's now in p4 and coping well and happy there. personally i don't think it's stressful but parents play a part too. i know some parents who aim for top classes and that may end up stressing the kids. what i like abt the sch is that there's a lot of focus on character building other than academics. kids who are not so strong academically are helped with remedial classes.

another pt is that i feel the new principal, being an old girl herself with 3 girls fr st nicks, is a \"strong\" principal. i think st nicks will blossom under her and i feel very assured with my girls under her lead. hearing her speak, u can tell that she really wants to focus on building the girls' character, and not mollycoddle them (as sometimes we parents are guilty of). i think st nicks prepares them well both academically and character-wise.

as for the late lunch, fr this yr teachers will allow girls to have a snack at 12.

[Zoemum]

Hi


Thanks much for your assuring reply - it really helps

[ImMeeMee]

Parents


Can I find out what is the starting time for school for the P3s? What time do they end? And how many long days per week?

TIA.

[CayennePepper]

School starts at 7.30am and this year dismissal is 1.50pm every day.

CCAs usually end at 4.15-4.30pm, and remedial classes end at 3.15/4.15pm.

[tanhl]

hi,


am new here, would like some advice from old gals who graduated from the secondary section only. did you manage to enrol your gal under phase 2A2? if not, which phase do we qualify?

TIA

[xkeviian]

tanhl:

hi,


am new here, would like some advice from old gals who graduated from the secondary section only. did you manage to enrol your gal under phase 2A2? if not, which phase do we qualify?

TIA

Hi, I joined SNGS only during secondary school time. Enrolled my gal under phase 2A1 last year. But must be alumni member for at least a year (I think).