Rulang Primary

[silverhorse]

Shu:

Kids have received the CCA list being offered to them in this year in P3. May I know which CCAs are preferred in order to get in direct admissions to Secondary schools?

Hello Shu,
Last year, I did not think about CCAs that can lead to direct admissions to Sec. school. I was busy making sure that DS had a list of 1st choice - 4th choice in case he cannot get into his choice of CCAs. Some needed \"auditions\" to get in. So be prepared. You may want to contact Ms Kavitha to ask her. Good luck.

[silverhorse]

Hello Rulang parents,


How was your children’s 1st day back at school? DS complained the school bus home is overcrowded. I’m wondering if i should enquire with the driver or the school. Price went up by $5 too.

[Shu]

Silver Horse,

thanks, I tried to contact Ms Kavitha but she told me to choose according to kids choice as well though I still think that my DD can do good in many CCAs so which one to put first? In case one os preferred over another to get into secondary why cant I just put the one at choice 1?

For the first day of school, it was very annoying to get up before 6 am to send her to school but hope to get used to it. Some more her teacher told her not to sleep in afternnoon even if 'MOM' say sleep. also dont sleep so can get used to the CCA days when they will come back by 5 pm :(.

[ttyh]

[quote="Shu"]Silver Horse,

thanks, I tried to contact Ms Kavitha but she told me to choose according to kids choice as well though I still think that my DD can do good in many CCAs so which one to put first? In case one os preferred over another to get into secondary why cant I just put the one at choice 1?

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Hi,
My ds chose skipping last yr. Can he change a CCA in P4?
I’m also interested to know which CCA will have extra ‘points’
Pls advise…Thanks

[Lock]

My thinking is to just let the kids choose the CCA they like cos it's not as easy as it seems to use CCA as a DSA tool. 1st, whether which CCA can be used as DSA depends on the Sec Sch of ur choice, different Schs hv different niche. 2ndly, for DSA into reputable Sch, ur achievement in CCA must be stellar eg. Win national championship etc. even then there's no guarantee that it will be successful.


My view is that in Sch the kids can't choose to study the subjects they like, they can't choose the teachers n classmates, the only thing they can choose in Sch (other than food) is CCA. so why not let them choose and not worry abt DSA.

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Lock:

My thinking is to just let the kids choose the CCA they like cos it's not as easy as it seems to use CCA as a DSA tool. 1st, whether which CCA can be used as DSA depends on the Sec Sch of ur choice, different Schs hv different niche. 2ndly, for DSA into reputable Sch, ur achievement in CCA must be stellar eg. Win national championship etc. even then there's no guarantee that it will be successful.


My view is that in Sch the kids can't choose to study the subjects they like, they can't choose the teachers n classmates, the only thing they can choose in Sch (other than food) is CCA. so why not let them choose and not worry abt DSA.

Fully agreed with Lock..

[silverhorse]

Lock:

My thinking is to just let the kids choose the CCA they like cos it's not as easy as it seems to use CCA as a DSA tool. 1st, whether which CCA can be used as DSA depends on the Sec Sch of ur choice, different Schs hv different niche. 2ndly, for DSA into reputable Sch, ur achievement in CCA must be stellar eg. Win national championship etc. even then there's no guarantee that it will be successful.


My view is that in Sch the kids can't choose to study the subjects they like, they can't choose the teachers n classmates, the only thing they can choose in Sch (other than food) is CCA. so why not let them choose and not worry abt DSA.

Lock, I fully agree with you. My son chose handball last year as his first choice. After a trial test, he got in but his friend did not. He was so thrilled that he got in. Till now, he is still enjoying his cca.

[silverhorse]

Shu:

Silver Horse,

thanks, I tried to contact Ms Kavitha but she told me to choose according to kids choice as well though I still think that my DD can do good in many CCAs so which one to put first? In case one os preferred over another to get into secondary why cant I just put the one at choice 1?

For the first day of school, it was very annoying to get up before 6 am to send her to school but hope to get used to it. Some more her teacher told her not to sleep in afternnoon even if 'MOM' say sleep. also dont sleep so can get used to the CCA days when they will come back by 5 pm :(.

Shu, they wont' nap in the afternoon cos there'll be lots of homework. No time to nap. my son gets up at 530am, bus comes at 555am... he goes to bed at 9pm. For ISR and CCA, it ends at 5pm. by the time he gets home, its 6pm!

So, dun worry about your DD. She'll get used to the new schedule.

As for the CCA, go over the list with yr DD and see what she would like to join. Do make some choices cos she might not get into the one she chose. Good luck.

[silverhorse]

ttyh:

Shu:

Silver Horse,

thanks, I tried to contact Ms Kavitha but she told me to choose according to kids choice as well though I still think that my DD can do good in many CCAs so which one to put first? In case one os preferred over another to get into secondary why cant I just put the one at choice 1?

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Hi,
My ds chose skipping last yr. Can he change a CCA in P4?
I'm also interested to know which CCA will have extra 'points'
Pls advise.....Thanks

Hi ttyh, I think he can change but must write in? I ever asked my son and he said \"can\" ! I dun know whic cca have extra points, you may have to ask Ms Kavitha.

[Lock]

silverhorse:

My son chose handball last year as his first choice. After a trial test, he got in but his friend did not. He was so thrilled that he got in. Till now, he is still enjoying his cca.

My ds 1st choice is handball. I hope he can get in. Is there a specific skill they are looking at?