<![CDATA[SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice?]]>Hi


DS is taking his PSLE this year and has his eyes set on both SJI and Anderson. As both schools have vast difference, e.g., govt and independent, co-ed and boys, non-IP and soon-to-be-IP, etc, we're not too sure which school is a better choice for him so would like to get any advice from students or parents who have kids in either school. (The only similarity we noticed is white uniform for boys in both schools... haha...)

We're also considering the DSA option for both schools. Just not sure if we should give it a try... dilemma dilemma... :?: BTW, does religion plays a part if we've decided on SJI cos we're non-Catholic?!?

Know it maybe a bit early to decide on school selection but would really appreciate your kind advice, if any. Many thanks in advance... 😄

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NotEducatedMan\" post_id=\"2124486\" time=\"1701955068\" user_id=\"98110:

Between these 2 schools, which one produced the most ministers?? So simple 😂
What's there to flaunt for a politician? If things are good then ok, but most times, you'll just be waiting for the next shoe to drop and then that's it. I would prefer the \"quieter\" life as a doctor :evil:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2124496https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2124496Fri, 08 Dec 2023 01:19:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:17:48 GMT]]>Between these 2 schools, which one produced the most ministers?? So simple 😂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2124486https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2124486Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:17:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Sun, 26 Nov 2023 02:10:56 GMT]]>Definitely sji. Insiders said anderson not a very well run school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2123639https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2123639Sun, 26 Nov 2023 02:10:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Sun, 26 Nov 2023 02:08:57 GMT]]>Any one is considering these schools like me?


My DS has AL9 and considering between the 2 schs SJI and Anderson also. Cant decide which one to put as the 1st option. Both are good schools and distance is similar. And advice?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2123637https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2123637Sun, 26 Nov 2023 02:08:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:18:17 GMT]]>Hi vidhyalog


Nope, decided to opt out cos it’s not only a time consuming process but a tedious one as well, and since PSLE is drawing close, don’t think we can afford the time. Probably by giving up this great opportunity, DS may have to work harder in order to achieve a higher T-score to get into the school of his choice but it’s worth it. At least he knows where his priority lies and he, NOT US, is responsible for his future. Better or worse, wider or narrower the choices all depend on his effort now, and he shall reap what he sows.

PSLE will kick-start next Thursday (Oral), so here’s wishing all candidates & parents the BEST of LUCK… = )

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/536668https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/536668Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:18:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:28:13 GMT]]>

moomoo138:
Hi


TKS ALL, for sharing your tots and also those valuable advices... Really appreciate it. BTW, do U kn if it makes any difference whether the kids get an IB Dip or GCE 'A' Lvl? Are they of equal value? In term of getting into Uni... If I remember correctly, the Josephians get IB Dip while CHS kids get GCE 'A' instead, rite?

Tks & hv an awesome day... : )

Hi moomoo138,

Have you applied for Anderson DSA for your son?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/502043https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/502043Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:28:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:41:57 GMT]]>

moomoo138:
Hi


TKS ALL, for sharing your tots and also those valuable advices... Really appreciate it. BTW, do U kn if it makes any difference whether the kids get an IB Dip or GCE 'A' Lvl? Are they of equal value? In term of getting into Uni... If I remember correctly, the Josephians get IB Dip while CHS kids get GCE 'A' instead, rite?

Tks & hv an awesome day... : )
I thot IB is only available in 2013 batch of Sec 1. Currently, they are still under O Levels?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/487677https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/487677Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:41:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:38:07 GMT]]>Hi


TKS ALL, for sharing your tots and also those valuable advices… Really appreciate it. BTW, do U kn if it makes any difference whether the kids get an IB Dip or GCE ‘A’ Lvl? Are they of equal value? In term of getting into Uni… If I remember correctly, the Josephians get IB Dip while CHS kids get GCE ‘A’ instead, rite?

Tks & hv an awesome day… : )

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/487666https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/487666Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:38:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:20:16 GMT]]>

moomoo138:
jtoh - Tks!!! Is your DS currently in SJI? : )

junrahmat - Tks for the info!!! Which yr is your DS currently in? Sounds like he truly enjoying himself there... Appreciate it if you could share more... e.g., how's the school hrs like, workload (lota of h/w??) & in your opinion, any comments regarding the teachers, etc... Sorry... am really kancheong... juz like you (ahem, not the kancheong part but) hope to make the best decision for our DS....

Our DS has been slacking recently, hopefully by attending the open hse this Sat can help us make up our mind & also to boost him up abit...

Tks again!!


DS is in sec 1. Officially, school ends at 2.30 pm, but could end earlier, depending on their time-table. Unlike most schools I know, SJI does not allow the boys to use their hp during curriculum time. So, every morning, the form tutors will collect the boys' hp and return them during dismissal time. Even that, they are only allowed to use their hp in the canteen. Initially I felt that this is such a silly idea as ds has to use the public phone during recess time, to call home to inform me whenever he has to stay back after school for project discussion. But now, I am thankful that the school is practicing this, as I heard from my friends that their children, studying in other schools, are text messaging their friends even during lessons! There's even one instance where I saw a friend's dd posting a message on her mother's wall in facebook, telling her that she's bored as the lesson she's having at that moment was boring! One girl even recorded her classmates and teacher in class using her hp and posted the video on fb!
As bt_low mentioned, workload is manageable. The teachers are mostly old boys. They are approachable but I find ds form tutor very 'lor sor'.. :lol:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/487159https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/487159Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:20:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:32:51 GMT]]>If you son joins CHS he may be overworked and become very stressed, which would not be good for the overall wellbeing of your child.


SJI open house is on the 16th July. Although I won’t be there… lol…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/486883https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/486883Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:32:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:21:17 GMT]]>I have heard a lot about SJI, most students love it there, although they admit that the discipline there is a little more slack in comparison to other schools, which can work both ways. So if you’re after results and very stringent discipline, SJI is not the school for you. In such cases other schools like Catholic High and ACS are more suitable for you(within the same results range of course). What SJI seems to produce though are happy students, who generally look forward to school and are much nicer people overall compared to other schools.


So overall, its a choice based on what you want for your son. Do you want results out of him? Try schools like CHS and Anderson. Do you want a refined gentlemen who is nice to be around? Choose SJI.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/486874https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/486874Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:21:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:07:36 GMT]]>Hey,


my DS is in SJI, sec 2 this year and I I believe he is doing well. In rugby and enjoying himself despite the three times a week CCA. Workload is managable and not overly stressful, and he is coping well with his exams which will be in september.

Not to worry, although the school places an emphasis on a catholic education but nothing is forced. I’m non catholic so i advise my Ds not to participate in those activities… but i give him the choice.

I hear that the camps are not just fun but something meaningful cna be taken out of it. My friends also praise SJI for its record of producing fine young gentlemen who are both intelligent and upright, most of them find a good stable job and settle down easily.

Hope you make a well informed choice this year end. SJI’s open house is this Saturday.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/486855https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/486855Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:07:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:56:01 GMT]]>Hi moomoo, no I don't have any sons in SJI. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480620https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480620Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:56:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:41:58 GMT]]>jtoh - Tks!!! Is your DS currently in SJI? : )

junrahmat - Tks for the info!!! Which yr is your DS currently in? Sounds like he truly enjoying himself there… Appreciate it if you could share more… e.g., how’s the school hrs like, workload (lota of h/w??) & in your opinion, any comments regarding the teachers, etc… Sorry… am really kancheong… juz like you (ahem, not the kancheong part but) hope to make the best decision for our DS…

Our DS has been slacking recently, hopefully by attending the open hse this Sat can help us make up our mind & also to boost him up abit…

Tks again!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480587https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480587Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:41:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:32:14 GMT]]>

moomoo138:
BTW, may I know if :

1) it's similar to primary school where the number of vacancies available is made know? How can I find out the intake per year (Sec 1 in 2012)?
2) what is the standard class size now, 30... 40...?
3) is CCA compulsory?
Pardon me if my qns do sound dumb, :oops: am new and still very confused with the current secondary school system, IP etc... ??!? :scratchhead:

Thank you very much... : )

Hi moomoo138,
1) You can enquire during the open house about the no of vacancies available for 2012. For this year's sec 1, there are 12 classes with about 30 boys in each class. There are 6 talent classes, including one Josephian talent program class (for boys with psle agg of 250 and above). Do note that 40% of them come from affiliated schools.
2) 30
3) Yes, it is.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480555https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480555Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:32:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:23:05 GMT]]>

moomoo138:
Have never really been to any open house... --\" May I know what will be covered there? Tks!! : )


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2011

Jul11: SJI Open House

Come find out how Singapore’s leading Catholic boys’ school teach our students to Learn how to Learn, and to Learn how to Live, turning boys into Men of Integrity and Men for Others.

Saturday, 16 July 2011
9am to 1pm @SJI

Information & Registration. Foyer in front of Admin Office

School tour. Starts from Foyer; Last tour at 12.40pm

Introductory talk on SJI. 10am, 11am, 12pm

Special programmes trial classes. 9.30am & 11.30am (registration opens 13 July 2011)

Talent student presentations. 9.30am & 11.30am (registration opens 13 July 2011)

Programmes exhibition. Learn about our academic & student development programmes

Q Café. Speak with our teachers or parents of current students over drinks and snacks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480533https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480533Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:23:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:55:12 GMT]]>

moomoo138:
Have never really been to any open house... --\" May I know what will be covered there? Tks!! : )

At the Open House, you'll be able to attend talks by the Principal or senior staff as well as tour the school, attend performances, see what CCAs the school has to offer etc. Basically check out the school to see if it's that the school you want your kid to attend.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480459https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480459Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:55:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:51:23 GMT]]>BTW, may I know if :

1) it's similar to primary school where the number of vacancies available is made know? How can I find out the intake per year (Sec 1 in 2012)?
2) what is the standard class size now, 30... 40...?
3) is CCA compulsory?
Pardon me if my qns do sound dumb, :oops: am new and still very confused with the current secondary school system, IP etc... ??!? :scratchhead:

Thank you very much... : )

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480444https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480444Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:51:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:36:03 GMT]]>Have never really been to any open house… –" May I know what will be covered there? Tks!! : )

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480390https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/480390Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:36:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:33:00 GMT]]>Wow, that’s good news. Thanks, emoh. 250 is the magic number!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/479339https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/479339Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:33:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Sat, 09 Jul 2011 01:29:58 GMT]]>seems SJI is informing some primary schools that they will be soft-launching the Josephian IP curriculum for students with PSLE T-scores of at least 250 and above in 2012 and are expecting a MOE announcement providing additional information on the Josephian IP soon …

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/478525https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/478525Sat, 09 Jul 2011 01:29:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:09:16 GMT]]>Their IP programme will start in 2013. Wondering if there is any changce that they will start next year …

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/478478https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/478478Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:09:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:18:59 GMT]]>thanks emoh

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/477460https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/477460Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:18:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SJI &amp; Anderson Sec - Which is a better choice? on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:10:52 GMT]]>

Mum1113:
Thanks for sharing junrahmat ! This is great to hear about, your happy with the overall well being of your ds, and you are proud of him and the school . Do you know whether there is another OH for SJI maybe end of the year ? Next sat timing clash with one other activity, and personally I think I like to bring mine to check on the sch.


I think their open house is only once a year. Otherwise you can try checking the school website, its pretty comprehensive

http://www.sji.edu.sg

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