CHIJ (Kellock)

[nansk]

[quote]about the CHIJ is not academic but character[/quote]
This implies that schools that emphasize character development don't teach academic concepts well. And conversely, that schools that emphasize academic performance neglect good character traits in their students! So, if (say) Rulang Primary focuses on turning out PSLE toppers, does that mean that Rulang students are not well-behaved? Or that CHIJ (Kellock) girls are better behaved than Rulang girls? This is a preposterous claim!

And even if such a claim is true, I, for one, would prefer to have my dd grow to be a well-behaved person, rather than have her score excellent results at PSLE, but be rude, bad-tempered, lazy, or whatever.

Have you, or those friends of yours, seen CHIJ (Kellock) girls' PSLE results closely?

[kids_r_innocent]

Hi,


Any parents out there wif their gals in P1 Honolulu tis yr? :snuggles:

[nemofc]

I do not have a friend whom in Chij Kellocks so asking..


Thanks

nansk:

[quote]about the CHIJ is not academic but character

This implies that schools that emphasize character development don't teach academic concepts well. And conversely, that schools that emphasize academic performance neglect good character traits in their students! So, if (say) Rulang Primary focuses on turning out PSLE toppers, does that mean that Rulang students are not well-behaved? Or that CHIJ (Kellock) girls are better behaved than Rulang girls? This is a preposterous claim!

And even if such a claim is true, I, for one, would prefer to have my dd grow to be a well-behaved person, rather than have her score excellent results at PSLE, but be rude, bad-tempered, lazy, or whatever.

Have you, or those friends of yours, seen CHIJ (Kellock) girls' PSLE results closely?[/quote]

[nansk]

[quote]I do not have a friend whom in Chij Kellocks so asking..[/quote]
I do understand. I also did not know anyone in the school before my dd joined. That is why I joined this forum.

You said some friends of yours updated you that the school focussed on character development to the detriment of academics - atleast, that is what I understood from your brief posts - which is why I asked for more details. If someone makes a claim like that, they have to be prepared to back it up.

You can always come to this forum with your queries. I know all of us are anxious to choose the most ideal school for our little ones. We, personally, are satisfied with our dd's first year at CHIJ (Kellock).

[nemofc]

nansk:

[quote]I do not have a friend whom in Chij Kellocks so asking..

I do understand. I also did not know anyone in the school before my dd joined. That is why I joined this forum.

You said some friends of yours updated you that the school focussed on character development to the detriment of academics - atleast, that is what I understood from your brief posts - which is why I asked for more details. If someone makes a claim like that, they have to be prepared to back it up.

You can always come to this forum with your queries. I know all of us are anxious to choose the most ideal school for our little ones. We, personally, are satisfied with our dd's first year at CHIJ (Kellock).[/quote]Your gal is in first yr? Do you put her in Before after school service?

[nansk]

[quote]Your gal is in first yr? Do you put her in Before after school service?[/quote]
No, she is in P2 and we have no experience with the BASC facility. But you can search within this thread; some mums have discussed BASC briefly.

[kids_r_innocent]

nansk:

No, she is in P2 and we have no experience with the BASC facility. But you can search within this thread; some mums have discussed BASC briefly.

Hi nansk!

Seems that u r quite active in this thread, so nice to meet khakis here! :snuggles:

Which CCA do u intend to let ur gal join next yr? N does ur girl stay back after sch hours these days i.e extra lessons or activities, besides every fri?

[nemofc]

nansk:

[quote]Your gal is in first yr? Do you put her in Before after school service?

No, she is in P2 and we have no experience with the BASC facility. But you can search within this thread; some mums have discussed BASC briefly.[/quote]I went thru but dun think so if recalled correctly.
I am looking around if there is one which offer tuition actually..

Any tuition engage?

[nansk]

[quote]Seems that u r quite active in this thread, so nice to meet khakis here! [/quote]
Thanks!
[quote]Which CCA do u intend to let ur gal join next yr?[/quote]You know, I have not yet given it a thought! I must start researching the options now, though. My dd is not very physically strong; she may prefer speech & drama or some such CCA.
[quote] N does ur girl stay back after sch hours these days i.e extra lessons or activities, besides every fri[/quote]I have posted earlier in this thread; so far we have not signed her up for any extra lessons or activities.

[Maozai]

Pupils will go through a CCA trial during first two weeks of P3 to assess if they are suitable or has the potential for some of the niche CCAs. If they are chosen, they will be offered the CCA. Heard from my DD, she tried Tennis, Choir, Netball and I can’t remember what else. Oh… and this year, they introduced Swimming as CCA too!