2013 Sec 1 Discussions

[Skyed]

isetan:

I know this topic has been discussed before ....to certain extent but would like to ask which CCA you would like your DC to avoid other than not considering those CCA that need practising too often in a week. I find that CCAs like NCC, NPCC, these students almost involved in most of the school events. Besides attending to their normal drilling n marching practices, you can see them standing on guards along the school driveways, halls whenever there are school events, or also at times awaiting for some VIPs' arrival. I would wonder how much will that help the students Students' school work progress? Your thoughts on this?

That level of commitment is the reason why those in UGs can get points so easily. As they say, no pain no gain.

[janet88]

Skyed:

isetan:

I would wonder how much will that help the students Students' school work progress? Your thoughts on this?

That level of commitment is the reason why those in UGs can get points so easily. As they say, no pain no gain.

All the practices, extra time spent doing guard duty etc with Saturdays burnt, is the poor child able to find time to revise ? 7 subjects isn't easy at all. My crazy husband asked son to join NPCC :mad: ...I almost slaughtered him. Next week, suppl lessons begin...will reach home close to 5pm and just beginning Sec 1. :nunchuk: :rant: :stompfeet: is that man crazy ?

[kwcllf]

janet_lee88:

Skyed:

[quote=\"isetan\"]I would wonder how much will that help the students Students' school work progress? Your thoughts on this?

That level of commitment is the reason why those in UGs can get points so easily. As they say, no pain no gain.

All the practices, extra time spent doing guard duty etc with Saturdays burnt, is the poor child able to find time to revise ? 7 subjects isn't easy at all. My crazy husband asked son to join NPCC :mad: ...I almost slaughtered him. Next week, suppl lessons begin...will reach home close to 5pm and just beginning Sec 1. :nunchuk: :rant: :stompfeet: is that man crazy ?[/quote]Maybe, yo would like to sit down with your son and ask him about his thoughts in joining UG like NPCC. Find out his interest and whether he is keen or not.

My DS is joining St John although he initially was more interested in joining club and societies. This was after he went for trial session. Told him that he is older now and any decision he makes, he must bear the consequences. Told him he cannot anyhow want to change like in primary school as CCA points are important when he wants to get admission into JCs after O Level.

He understood and as he is so keen to join St John, we will respect his decision.

[janet88]

My son got into Infocomm…he is very happy as that’s his interest.

Since CCA at secondary school is different and carries points, it must be of his interest. I guess to be able to get into a CCA of his interest and minimal staying back is enjoying the best of both worlds. I am happy for him.

[mummy so kiasu]

kwclif:

My DS is joining St John although he initially was more interested in joining club and societies. This was after he went for trial session. Told him that he is older now and any decision he makes, he must bear the consequences. Told him he cannot anyhow want to change like in primary school as CCA points are important when he wants to get admission into JCs after O Level.


He understood and as he is so keen to join St John, we will respect his decision.

Beside easy to get points, UG prepare the boys for their national service. The boys will become more discipline, resilience & responsible. However, it will take up more time than club or society. The interest of the child is more important, he must like the CCA as he has to stick to it for 4 years.

[isetan]

Just found out from DD, UG in her school don’t seems to be popular choice. So maybe it’s belong to those of ‘cold’ cca. Wonder how the teachers will allocate the students.

[BeContented]

isetan:

Just found out from DD, UG in her school don't seems to be popular choice. So maybe it's belong to those of 'cold' cca. Wonder how the teachers will allocate the students.

Guess that's why in DS school, UG is mandatory (exception for those in competitve sports). All have to choose a 2nd CCA from sports/club & societies/performing arts. Otherwise many will siam UG.
Personally I am fine with a mandatory UG.......in fact, a good policy. Much as i know benefits of UG (commitment, fitness, discipline etc), if given a choice, I (& DS) may still Siam it. :oops: So in this case, no choice is good

And from what I understand, most if not all of them will definitely be able to get their 2 points for admission to JC. Like what Skyed mentioned, no pain no gain.

[NY1969]

I remember during my school days time where I was too in NCC. We have to polish those boots to the highest level of shiningness. As for the green uniform, it has to be straight with no wrinkles. We need to add starch till it is able to stand on its own. When it comes to competition days, it’s about comparing how shining your boots are and how the uniform is ironed. Come to think of it, I have lost count how much time I lost in this kind of unnecessary preparation. Happy to see such activities have already scrapped but can’t imagine how students can cope if such tradition carries on now.

[pchong]

So mummies and daddies, when are your child going to start on their CCA? My ds school has not even confirm which cca he is assigned to but my dd has already started on her’s.

[BeContented]

pchong:

So mummies and daddies, when are your child going to start on their CCA? My ds school has not even confirm which cca he is assigned to but my dd has already started on her's.

P6 dd - started last week.
Sec1 DS - still pending to know which UG he's allocated to. 2nd CCA started last week.