2013 Sec 1 Discussions
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kwclif:
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.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. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. -
BeContented:
Uniform group will expands the kids knowledge, and instills discipline, teamwork, confidence and sense of pride.......Sec Schools is a time of changes from boys / girls to teenagers, and CCAs are healthy outlets to occupaid their time. My DS is in a boys schools and he is in a UG and club....many of his classmates are in 2 CCAs as well....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. -
slmkhoo:
Not true. DH told son even before choosing CCA. NO UG!!! That takes too much time and you will end up in trouble with your work. Everything is good depending if you can cope. No need to add extra stress. Mommy will go crazy.janet_lee88:
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 ?
Fathers think differently from mothers, especially towards sons, I think. Even for my younger girl (who is a more active, tougher type than my older one), my husband encourages her to get into more things. He would be even more so with a son. Of course, the child's ability to cope and personal interests would have to be taken into account. -
Well it depends on the person really. I know someone in NCC who commits alot of time to her CCA but for Os she got 8A1s…
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Haneyi:
ngl2010:
Parents, how much pocket money do you give to your Sec 1 children?
I get $2.50 for recess, and another $2.50 for lunch if I need to have lunch in school.
usually $4 or $5 per day if he eat at school.
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