Catholic High (Primary)
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JonC:
Hee hee... You are v good indeed... can read btw the lines.2A1 is either old boys or school advisory / management committee.
From your description, your DH doesn't seem to be from CHS.
Anyway, it is difficult to answer your question, some parents like the school (ahem, me too) but I also know there are some parents who doesn't like the school.
It's not easy to get into the school, if you give up the place, there is always some happy parents/child waiting to grab the vacancy. Why not just try out first for 1 yr to see it for yourself. Be a more involved parent (in their school work and activities), you will have a fruitful year.
Why I say try 1 year, because any school you go, the first few months, most parents are panicky.
By the way, which other boy school that your DH intend to register your child, can get into the other school in the first place?
But no... hubby is not on school advisory / mgmt comm.
Just that he attended CHS (sec) and as you know CHS is a 'Full School'. So once he's in the alumni, we can opt for CHS under Phase 2A1.
And the other boys' school is the pri sch that he attended.
So we are very fortunate to have 2 schools to choose for our boys.
But shy to name the other school... then it becomes a direct comparison.
It's not a bad school.... just that they don't achieve the same type of results. : P (and I cannot get over my own psychological barrier that the school is weak in Chinese)
Around us we have contacts with kids in the other boys' school. But no friends with kids currently in CHS. And with the posts from parents of the other school singing praises of that school.... I'm worried that I might have a harder time convincing hubby that CHS is a good school beyond the academic aspect. (not that he is against the idea of CHS, he is just worried abt it being a pressure cooker).
Hee hee... if only I had daughters instead. Then just send to my alma mater! (the \"girls' equivalent\" of CHS... ha ha ha)
Sigh... I really don't want to give up the place at CHS! :sad: -
CalMat:
How is CHS primary a \"pressure-cooker\" environment? It feels manageable. Have had 2 boys gone thru' CHS pri - one now in another secondary school, and one just going into CHS sec next week.
But shy to name the other school... then it becomes a direct comparison.
It's not a bad school.... just that they don't achieve the same type of results. : P (and I cannot get over my own psychological barrier that the school is weak in Chinese)
Around us we have contacts with kids in the other boys' school. But no friends with kids currently in CHS. And with the posts from parents of the other school singing praises of that school.... I'm worried that I might have a harder time convincing hubby that CHS is a good school beyond the academic aspect. (not that he is against the idea of CHS, he is just worried abt it being a pressure cooker).
Hee hee... if only I had daughters instead. Then just send to my alma mater! (the \"girls' equivalent\" of CHS... ha ha ha)
Sigh... I really don't want to give up the place at CHS! :sad: -
OrangeJuice:
Both CCAs should be 2x per week officially. If I'm not mistaken, Mondays & Fridays are supposed to be CCA days - around 2-5pm. Some CCAs end a little earlier, eg. I think Strings end at 4.30pm. And I'm not sure if Strings has Monday practices, or just Friday practices only, which was the case when my elder boy was in Strings in CHS primary until 2 yrs ago when he graduated. My younger boy who was in Chinese Orchestra had usual practices on Mon/Fri when in pri school.need some advice here, my son is starting P4 next yr at CHS because he has opted for the GEP. I am concerned as to what sort of CCA he can take as I get the impression most of them are full (?). I suspect he will be asked to choose an aesthetic CCA as he is not into competitive sports and he plays the piano. DS is Ok with concert band or strings ensemble.
I would be grateful if someone cld advise me how often and when are these 2 CCA conducted.The school website indicated Wed and Fri but I noted that concert band practices also take place on one of the weekday mornings before school assembly. Can someone help me to give me a clearer picture ?
Thank you v much !
Next yr is SYF year, and during SYF years from Jan-April, practices tend to be at least 2x or 3x a week in the afternoons, depending on the CCA. There would also be morning practices several times a week - those involved in morning practices would be able to skip assembly.
But if your son is not in the SYF team, then he might not need to go for all the practices. They won't put him in the SYF performing team unless he already has been in band or strings and is competent with a certain instrument.
Check with your son which he prefers. For Concert band, unless in percussion, all the instruments require \"blowing\"(or buzzing). Most boys can pick it up fairly quickly in a few months. For strings, it'd be either violin, viola, cello, double bass. There may be percussion too(but not always needed). He would have to learn either of these instruments formally to be good enough to perform though.
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phankao:
thanks v much for your detailed answer, phankao, v helpful indeed !
Both CCAs should be 2x per week officially. If I'm not mistaken, Mondays & Fridays are supposed to be CCA days - around 2-5pm. Some CCAs end a little earlier, eg. I think Strings end at 4.30pm. And I'm not sure if Strings has Monday practices, or just Friday practices only, which was the case when my elder boy was in Strings in CHS primary until 2 yrs ago when he graduated. My younger boy who was in Chinese Orchestra had usual practices on Mon/Fri when in pri school.OrangeJuice:
need some advice here, my son is starting P4 next yr at CHS because he has opted for the GEP. I am concerned as to what sort of CCA he can take as I get the impression most of them are full (?). I suspect he will be asked to choose an aesthetic CCA as he is not into competitive sports and he plays the piano. DS is Ok with concert band or strings ensemble.
I would be grateful if someone cld advise me how often and when are these 2 CCA conducted.The school website indicated Wed and Fri but I noted that concert band practices also take place on one of the weekday mornings before school assembly. Can someone help me to give me a clearer picture ?
Thank you v much !
Next yr is SYF year, and during SYF years from Jan-April, practices tend to be at least 2x or 3x a week in the afternoons, depending on the CCA. There would also be morning practices several times a week - those involved in morning practices would be able to skip assembly.
But if your son is not in the SYF team, then he might not need to go for all the practices. They won't put him in the SYF performing team unless he already has been in band or strings and is competent with a certain instrument.
Check with your son which he prefers. For Concert band, unless in percussion, all the instruments require \"blowing\"(or buzzing). Most boys can pick it up fairly quickly in a few months. For strings, it'd be either violin, viola, cello, double bass. There may be percussion too(but not always needed). He would have to learn either of these instruments formally to be good enough to perform though.
Hope that helps!
do u know what are the chances of a new P4 joining robotics as a CCA ? Sorry for asking so much, I am trying to avoid headaches ahead as my son has private music lesson on wed afternoons at home and on fri evenings he has to attend yamaha music lesson too, so I am hoping he will land a CCA that exclude staying back on wed and fri...thanks in advance ! -
OrangeJuice:
I have no idea about robotics, I'm sorry. You check when school reopens. ;D
thanks v much for your detailed answer, phankao, v helpful indeed !
do u know what are the chances of a new P4 joining robotics as a CCA ? Sorry for asking so much, I am trying to avoid headaches ahead as my son has private music lesson on wed afternoons at home and on fri evenings he has to attend yamaha music lesson too, so I am hoping he will land a CCA that exclude staying back on wed and fri...thanks in advance ! -
Hi everybody,
My elder son is starting primary 1 next year. -
phankao:
No worries, thanks for replying anyway
I have no idea about robotics, I'm sorry. You check when school reopens. ;DOrangeJuice:
thanks v much for your detailed answer, phankao, v helpful indeed !
do u know what are the chances of a new P4 joining robotics as a CCA ? Sorry for asking so much, I am trying to avoid headaches ahead as my son has private music lesson on wed afternoons at home and on fri evenings he has to attend yamaha music lesson too, so I am hoping he will land a CCA that exclude staying back on wed and fri...thanks in advance !
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Hi, can I request for some information from other parents? DS is starting P1 next week (2012) and we are packing his school bag for 1st day of school (3-Jan-2012). Among the books that DS is required to bring on the 1st day is this Math book called "Math Plus 1A", which is not on the book list. I called up the school book shop today and the young lady who answered the call is not sure what book this is, but she confirmed that they do not have this book in their inventory. Does anyone know what book this is, and where to get it?
I suspect that this may be CHS’ own Math book? If it is, do the P1 students buy the book from the teacher on the 1st day? -
enjie:
Hi,Hi all,
My boy will be transferred to CHS Pri 3 Peace in Year 2012. Any parents whose son is in the same class?
Quite worried for my son. Hope that he can adjust to the new environment and make new friends easily.
I heard the boys are \"streamed\" into P3 classes, hence they will see unfamiliar faces anyway, so don't worry about your son adjusting to the new environment and making new friends
You will soon get to know other parents in the same class as parents are invited for quite a number of school activities. -
CloverDad:
Welcome to CHS!Hi everybody,
My elder son is starting primary 1 next year. Hope to see you here in the forum often next year, Happy New Year!
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