DSA 2012

[yukilei]

leeven:

kiasumeme:

I'm not sure if it is appropriate to place this query here but do really appreciate to hear some opinion. \"What would be your choice between SJI-IB vs HCI? SJI has projected a very convincing image that it is a school of character whilst the latter is a highly sought after, reputable institution with good track records.\"

Kiasumeme, list the questions like below and answer yourself and ask your DS to answer which will lead u to what u want . This I have done my side which made me decide green pants and not white pants.


1. Interest in Mother Tongue.
2. Do you want him to mingle with multi culture people or get taste of the tradition more.
3. CCA's and other clubs the school has that might interest your child and how high the chance to get what he wants to.
4. Your's child capacity and style of learning.
5. Relaxed phase / Non relaxed phase of learning.
6. IB is for about the Critical thinking & Management Skills and A-Level route dont have (unless the school has seperate pgms for these and your DS gets chance to participate)
7. Are you after branded name.
8. How much ure DS will have chance to participate in pgrms they have in the school , this is more important. school might have many things but if your DS didnt get chance then what is the point joing the school

wow, leeven, your list comes in handy. Can I also tap on it for the selection between beige pants or white pants???

[kiasumeme]

yukilei:

kiasumeme:

I'm not sure if it is appropriate to place this query here but do really appreciate to hear some opinion. \"What would be your choice between SJI-IB vs HCI? SJI has projected a very convincing image that it is a school of character whilst the latter is a highly sought after, reputable institution with good track records.\"

How about your DS? How does he feel about the 2 schools? I know of some boys who are afraid of the Chinese environment. More importantly, he shouldn't go to a school that he dislike or fear of.

Thanks to all KSPs who have responded to my question.

I think DS himself has a stronger inclination towards HCI compared to SJI.

DS has opted not to do Higher Chinese in Primary School as we were afraid that he has to shelf out too much time for it and affects his other subjects. My thought then was, for the additional 2-3 bonus marks, I think its easier that he works hard and gain back the same if not more marks from his other subjects. DS is not a big fan of Chinese, he doesn't read any Chinese materials and tends to make a fuss whenever I try to get him to study for it. However, all these years, he had used his own ways to ensure he achieves good results in the subject. Have once tried to use Higher Chinese to sway him off HCI but he showed no hesitation in proclaiming that \"I can do it!\"

\"Big Fish in Small pond or Small Fish in the Big pond\" - :scratchhead: Thanks for bringing this pt, I think I've totally missed it :scared:
I think my DS is likely to be a \"Small Fish in the Big HCI pond\". Having said that, it may not necessary be a bad thing for him as many parents who knows him brand him as one who \"thrives in competition\". His success in getting the HCI offer is totally UNEXPECTED -- from the sport trial to the written tests. In his sport, he is considered the dark horse, having started late into it. His Coach has never been optimistic that he would succeed in his DSA via Sport to HCI.

As for the tests, I think the Chinese paper is a HUGE challenge for him.

For myself, I came into this dilemma as the introduction of SJI's holistic learning environment has appealed to me very much and also seems very aligned to DS's style of learning. DS do have a bit of attitude issues, the character emphasis from SJI then strikes on me that it may do him good.

Like all parents, I feel character development is of utmost important AND at the same time, as a typical S'porean mum, I couldn't bring myself to reject the offer of an elite school. :slapshead:

:frustrated:

[kiasumeme]

yukilei:

leeven:

[quote=\"kiasumeme\"]I'm not sure if it is appropriate to place this query here but do really appreciate to hear some opinion. \"What would be your choice between SJI-IB vs HCI? SJI has projected a very convincing image that it is a school of character whilst the latter is a highly sought after, reputable institution with good track records.\"

Kiasumeme, list the questions like below and answer yourself and ask your DS to answer which will lead u to what u want . This I have done my side which made me decide green pants and not white pants.


1. Interest in Mother Tongue.
2. Do you want him to mingle with multi culture people or get taste of the tradition more.
3. CCA's and other clubs the school has that might interest your child and how high the chance to get what he wants to.
4. Your's child capacity and style of learning.
5. Relaxed phase / Non relaxed phase of learning.
6. IB is for about the Critical thinking & Management Skills and A-Level route dont have (unless the school has seperate pgms for these and your DS gets chance to participate)
7. Are you after branded name.
8. How much ure DS will have chance to participate in pgrms they have in the school , this is more important. school might have many things but if your DS didnt get chance then what is the point joing the school

wow, leeven, your list comes in handy. Can I also tap on it for the selection between beige pants or white pants??? [/quote]Thanks leeven, I'll sure find a right time to run through this list together with DS.

:lovesite: KSPs have been so helpful and generous in sharing their advices and thoughts. :grphug:

[jtoh]

leeven:

8. How much ure DS will have chance to participate in pgrms they have in the school , this is more important. school might have many things but if your DS didnt get chance then what is the point joing the school[/color]

Leeven raised a valid point here. Also worth considering is how many programmes and quality of the programmes the school is offering. If the school isn't offering quality programmes, then even being the biggest fish there means you won't be able to enjoy the programme.

Another thing to consider is how students are selected for these programmes and other opportunities. Is it by meritocracy or favoritism? In my dd's primary school, the same students were selected over and over again for various competitions and programmes, even though there were better students around. In my dd's secondary school, any interested student may apply and selection is transparent and not subject to favoritism by the teachers.

[ruohoo97]

BeContented:

Since we are on the character building.....anyone has recommendation of which Sch would you think is a good Girl's Sch?


After going thru DSA for DS this year, realised I din do much 'homework' but luckily DS seems 'stronger' in char, so I dun have to worry much. But DD will be a headache, so think I better start knowing how are the girls' Sch like before her PSLE 2013. Am staying west area, so preferably not further than bukit timah.

NYGH, MGS, RVH maybe the lists to consider.

[ultimateschooler]

Hwa Chong is best poised for the future. Look at scandals at RI. They are a proxy of the past success factors and also the excesses of legacy. HCI is a back to basics house of character.

[leeven]

yukilei:

leeven:

[quote=\"kiasumeme\"]I'm not sure if it is appropriate to place this query here but do really appreciate to hear some opinion. \"What would be your choice between SJI-IB vs HCI? SJI has projected a very convincing image that it is a school of character whilst the latter is a highly sought after, reputable institution with good track records.\"

Kiasumeme, list the questions like below and answer yourself and ask your DS to answer which will lead u to what u want . This I have done my side which made me decide green pants and not white pants.


1. Interest in Mother Tongue.
2. Do you want him to mingle with multi culture people or get taste of the tradition more.
3. CCA's and other clubs the school has that might interest your child and how high the chance to get what he wants to.
4. Your's child capacity and style of learning.
5. Relaxed phase / Non relaxed phase of learning.
6. IB is for about the Critical thinking & Management Skills and A-Level route dont have (unless the school has seperate pgms for these and your DS gets chance to participate)
7. Are you after branded name.
8. How much ure DS will have chance to participate in pgrms they have in the school , this is more important. school might have many things but if your DS didnt get chance then what is the point joing the school

wow, leeven, your list comes in handy. Can I also tap on it for the selection between beige pants or white pants??? [/quote] wc :please:

[leeven]

kiasumeme:

Kiasumeme, list the questions like below and answer yourself and ask your DS to answer which will lead u to what u want . This I have done my side which made me decide green pants and not white pants.



1. Interest in Mother Tongue.
2. Do you want him to mingle with multi culture people or get taste of the tradition more.
3. CCA's and other clubs the school has that might interest your child and how high the chance to get what he wants to.
4. Your's child capacity and style of learning.
5. Relaxed phase / Non relaxed phase of learning.
6. IB is for about the Critical thinking & Management Skills and A-Level route dont have (unless the school has seperate pgms for these and your DS gets chance to participate)
7. Are you after branded name.
8. How much ure DS will have chance to participate in pgrms they have in the school , this is more important. school might have many things but if your DS didnt get chance then what is the point joing the school

wow, leeven, your list comes in handy. Can I also tap on it for the selection between beige pants or white pants??? [/quote]

Thanks leeven, I'll sure find a right time to run through this list together with DS.

:lovesite: KSPs have been so helpful and generous in sharing their advices and thoughts. :grphug:

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:snuggles: & thnx Jtoh

[emoh]

ultimateschooler:

Hwa Chong is best poised for the future. Look at scandals at RI. They are a proxy of the past success factors and also the excesses of legacy. HCI is a back to basics house of character.

sorry to say all schools will have their black sheep

http://www.tremeritus.com/2010/11/19/moe-scholar-caught-with-child-porn-in-uk/

[Dannyho]

Hi,


First time posting here.Yesterday recd email that my DD was unsuccessful in her CCA DSA to DHS. Havent the heart to break the bad news to her as she is busy planning a Teachers Day surprise with her classmates & dont want to spoil her mood.<br><br>I am much encouraged after reading some of the posts here that a lot of those unsuccessful DSA students go on &amp; did very well in PSLE to go into their dream school. Hopefully, this setback will also spur my DD to study harder for her PSLE! Hope some of you will post more of this (unsuccessful in DSA but success in PSLE stories as I believe there are a lot of parents whose DC didnt make it thru DSA). Anyway, congrats to all those who have COs & WLs.

best regards