Catholic High School
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jedamum
Ya, I read from the papers that the reason for so many of their students top the list is due to the change in curriculum. I was wondering what change. So it is the choosing of their own subjects. -
caroline3sg:
According to what was written on the papers, students have great flexibility in choosing the subjects they like to study. This selection is usually based on Sec 2 end of year examinations results (Streaming process) and I believe Catholic High School allows students to take their combination largely based on their interest instead of limiting their choices!jedamum
Ya, I read from the papers that the reason for so many of their students top the list is due to the change in curriculum. I was wondering what change. So it is the choosing of their own subjects.
When they study what they like, they love it and score! -
insider:
if u still want ur daughter to study in an elite school, she may choose ACSI IB Programme:) ACSI's IB results stand on the top of the world. more than 64% meet the the entry requiement scores of ivy of us and cam. and oxford. the cut-off point of ACSI last yr was 6 and may apeal also. girls are admitted from yr 5--means after O'LMy daughter got 2 A1s, 5 A2s, and 2 B3s for her results. Her nett L1R5 score (meaning minus off those incentive points are 6). She is unhappy with her results.
She spoke to me last night whether she should drop her Japanese at JC level coz she analysed her ‘failure’, that maybe she had spent too much ‘unnecessary’ time on her third language that had hindered her straights A1s dream for her L1R5. She talked to me about her friend just focusing on core 6 subjects and obtained 6 A1s and 1 C6 (her friend in another school and most were on msn last night sharing results and where to go, etc).
I found it difficult to ‘console’ her last night as all this while, I thought I have successfully imprinted in her that a more well rounded person is more important than otherwise but ‘reality’ hits and she is having a relook at her ‘study strategies’ (which I do not agree).
Being in an elite school, she is surrounded by mostly rich and top kids. Her results (good in my eyes), are just ‘bad’ compared to her friends and guess that dampen her self esteem a bit (being a 16 years old teenager, she is still struggling with her identity issues).
I think enough is enough for what elite school. I am hoping to talk her into going to a ‘normal’ JC to enjoy life (to feel good about herself that she is not that bad) instead of being so ‘A’ focused and loss the meaning of studying altogether…
I will still try to convince her to continue with her Japanese at JC level coz she likes the language and it’s a pity if she were to drop just becoz of the silly thought of chasing the A1s in other subjects. She said she will think about it (she has a very good Japanese tutor whom I think can mentor her effectively on this).
PS: For my son, who is not so academically inclined, I will coach him to focus on core 6 subjects and drop the one (meaning getting a pass can already) that he is totally not interested in. Kids with different academic abilities need different approaches…Must have a balance ‘study strategy’…) -
Catholic High shares the same principal for Primary and Secondary section. I believe it is the principal’s philosophy that work miracles as well as caring and responsible teachers. Catholic High not only achieve good grades in Sec. but also in Pri. Cheers… for Cat. High.
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Original Title: CHS or VS
Both are popular 'O' level track boy sec school. Parents who have sons in the school say it is very good . Well given a choice, which one will be your first choice? Why? -
MdmKS:
Both are popular 'O' level track boy sec school. Parents who have sons in the school say it is very good . Well given a choice, which one will be your first choice? Why?
Distance. For us, if it was between VS & CHS, then it'd be CHS as it's much nearer. You do know that for sec sch children, they do end anytime between 2pm to 7pm, right?
Also, I think it really depends on your son's abilities & interests? Eg. for my younger boy who would be the next one doing PSLE, VS wouldn't even be one of his choice schools since it's not known to be strong in Chinese, is it? And the CCA he has strong interest in, I doubt VS is strong in it.
So there are many factors for you to consider. But distance is really one of the 1st, I must stress. -
Consider the following factors.
1)Distance
2)CCA Achievements
3)Speciallization
1)As compared to Catholic High School, Victoria School is obviously much further.
2) Depending on your child's CCA, you might want to choose between the two schools on which suits your child's CCA more.
3) Victoria School is much of an English school. If your child is not good in English, I would encourage you to enrol him into Catholic High School.
Victoria School's cut-off point is 246 whereas Catholic High School's cut-off point is 249. You might want to consider this as one of the factors as well. Thanks. -
My son had initially wanted to select CHS but after visiting SJI's Open House, he has decided to choose SJI instead.
SJI's New Principal, Assoc.Prof Koh Thiam Seng's new directions and workplans for SJI are indeed impressive.
**FYI: 258 & above -----SJI Scholarships (4-yrs)
Thks & Rgds!
FYI only.
:celebrate: :celebrate: :celebrate:powergrape:
Consider the following factors.
1)Distance
2)CCA Achievements
3)Speciallization
1)As compared to Catholic High School, Victoria School is obviously much further.
2) Depending on your child's CCA, you might want to choose between the two schools on which suits your child's CCA more.
3) Victoria School is much of an English school. If your child is not good in English, I would encourage you to enrol him into Catholic High School.
Victoria School's cut-off point is 246 whereas Catholic High School's cut-off point is 249. You might want to consider this as one of the factors as well. Thanks. -
powergrape:
I think otherwise, if the child English is weak it will be better to put him/her in an English school. Just like more China immigrants like to choose RI then HCI, RGS then NY.Consider the following factors.
1)Distance
2)CCA Achievements
3)Speciallization
1)As compared to Catholic High School, Victoria School is obviously much further.
2) Depending on your child's CCA, you might want to choose between the two schools on which suits your child's CCA more.
3) Victoria School is much of an English school. If your child is not good in English, I would encourage you to enrol him into Catholic High School.
Victoria School's cut-off point is 246 whereas Catholic High School's cut-off point is 249. You might want to consider this as one of the factors as well. Thanks. -
Hi,
Fully agreed.
I really admire & respect the diligent Chinese students. GREAT!
Thks
Zann:
I think otherwise, if the child English is weak it will be better to put him/her in an English school. Just like more China immigrants like to choose RI then HCI, RGS then NY.powergrape:
Consider the following factors.
1)Distance
2)CCA Achievements
3)Speciallization
1)As compared to Catholic High School, Victoria School is obviously much further.
2) Depending on your child's CCA, you might want to choose between the two schools on which suits your child's CCA more.
3) Victoria School is much of an English school. If your child is not good in English, I would encourage you to enrol him into Catholic High School.
Victoria School's cut-off point is 246 whereas Catholic High School's cut-off point is 249. You might want to consider this as one of the factors as well. Thanks.