<![CDATA[NJC vs DHS]]>

zae:
Augmum:

[quote=\"zae\"] School compound is nice and clean. We like the school's slogan \"快快乐乐上学来,平平安安回家去\".


Whenever i pick up my gal from the sch....
Pass by this slogan banner.....somehow....i feel a sense of comfort ..... 😄

We have taken a picture of the banner. 🕺[/quote]Oh i c....this shows that u really like the slogan.... 😄
i never thot of taking a pic of it...becos can see it every time when i go there....
Hope they dont take it down.... 😉

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Augmum:
zae:

School compound is nice and clean. We like the school's slogan \"快快乐乐上学来,平平安安回家去\".


Whenever i pick up my gal from the sch....
Pass by this slogan banner.....somehow....i feel a sense of comfort ..... 😄

We have taken a picture of the banner. 🕺

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1129728https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1129728Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:02:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:06:46 GMT]]>

zae:
School compound is nice and clean. We like the school's slogan \"快快乐乐上学来,平平安安回家去\".

Whenever i pick up my gal from the sch....
Pass by this slogan banner.....somehow....i feel a sense of comfort ..... 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1129655https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1129655Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:06:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Thu, 24 Oct 2013 03:18:16 GMT]]>Dear parents, you have one more day to exercise your option. Think carefully with your dear child and decide for yourself the Best school your dear child will enjoy for the next 6 years. Indeed, a very important one and don’t take it lightly.


IF you have the time, try to make a trip down to the schools and mingle with the students. Only then will you have a better picture of what kind of students the school will produce and how your dear child will be like in 6 years’ time. It’s what you see and what you get, MHO. Good Luck!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1129165https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1129165Thu, 24 Oct 2013 03:18:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:22:21 GMT]]>My daughter is in DHS. She is happy with her school and enjoys going to school. Heavy workload and there are many projects. Kids who are planning to go IP school need to be independent and motivated inorder to stay happy in the school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1129094https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1129094Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:22:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:45:53 GMT]]>

sg.angel:
zae:

Thanks for posting this because we are also evaluating these two schools. We would like to hear more views too.


FYI, NJC will be having another open house on 19 Oct. We have signed up for a session.

But we will be going overseas on that day, hence unable to attend the open
house. Can share with me after you attend?

So, what's your view on these two schools?


Sorry for posting this only now. Both are good schools that made our decision making tough.

There are a lot of information on the websites on respective school results and what the schools can offer. But we are considering the following factors, mainly based on our experience (\"feel\" 😄 ) during DSA/open house:

- Travel time and its convenience (DHS has school bus service for certain areas)

- School start hour (NJC: 7.40am most days, DHS: 8am most days)

- School culture/overall impression
** NJC: get to interact with students of various races/cultures. During the first DSA selection test, candidates were free to wear what they feel comfortable with which made my DD feel that school is rather flexible. But administration seemed less organized. Interview questions are \"Do you go for tuition? Do you go for these enrichment because you really like it or your parents want you to go?\" which we think they are looking for independent thinkers/learners. Existing students (mainly JH1) that we spoke to generally feedback that they like the boarding program most and not stressed during first year. They also enjoy the CAFE program where students get to choose one sports and one performing arts CCA during first year for \"trial\" before committing themselves to one in the subsequent year. Homework is manageable. There are plenty of opportunities in science research. Did not get to see their CCA/performances. Visited the AEP arts studio that displayed mainly painting, drawing and installation.

** DHS: students and school staff (not only teachers) greeted us with smile during open house which made my DD feel at home. Students that guided us during the school tour appeared more confident (they are more senior students comparing to the JH1 students in NJC open house). They are proud to be Dunmanian. The principal used English and Mandarin interchangeably. Did not get to chat with existing students but general feedback gathered from other friends are DHS workload is rather heavy but teachers are caring and willing to spend extra time to coach/help students. Did not get to stay long during open house, but they prepared a wide variety of activities including bazaar/game booths/performances. The DSA interview questions are rather standard and expected, e.g., how do you come to know about DHS, why do you choose DHS. But my DD was asked to respond in Mandarin on some questions which shows they regard the importance of being a proficient bilingual. School compound is nice and clean. We like the school's slogan \"快快乐乐上学来,平平安安回家去\".

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1129037https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1129037Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:45:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:41:11 GMT]]>It is good that parents can offer pro n con for preferred school over the other n if relatives study there can share actual experiences, this will aid in better decision…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1108723https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1108723Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:41:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Sun, 29 Sep 2013 22:55:50 GMT]]>I’m the one who DSA for her to DHS cause my niece and nephew are there. I feel it’s a good school so I applied for her, hoping she will change her mind.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107468https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107468Sun, 29 Sep 2013 22:55:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:56:45 GMT]]>

zeemimi:
It's better not to force a kid to go to a school she doesn't like. Especially since she has already dsa to a school and still has no liking for that school.

Agree. That's the problem we faced last year. My dd's PSLE T-Score enabled her to go to DHS which is my DH's ideal choice in terms of distance but she insisted on all-girl school. In the end, we have to follow her decision as she has to be responsible for her own choice.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107397https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107397Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:56:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:30:52 GMT]]>

sg.angel:
She don't like SAP school. But since it's already under waiting list, chances are quite high to convert to CO.


Well, will see how she do in the PSLE and discuss with her.

Thanks for all the advise.

:thankyou:
What is the reason that she dont like SAP IP sch ?
Dont understand....If she dont like DHS in the first place, why apply DSA to DHS ?
If she is worry of HCL in DHS, fyi, NJC also need to do HCL .....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107372https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107372Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:30:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:30:10 GMT]]>It’s better not to force a kid to go to a school she doesn’t like. Especially since she has already dsa to a school and still has no liking for that school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107371https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107371Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:30:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Sun, 29 Sep 2013 13:37:51 GMT]]>She don't like SAP school. But since it's already under waiting list, chances are quite high to convert to CO.


Well, will see how she do in the PSLE and discuss with her.

Thanks for all the advise.

:thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107318https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107318Sun, 29 Sep 2013 13:37:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:13:43 GMT]]>Sg. Angel if your dd feels strongly for njc, then let her go and try. Else she may blame you if any unhappy thing happens at dhs. But if she is open to suggestions and advice can persuade her to try dhs first since it is a wl, meaning maybe can go in maybe cannot. If cannot then try njc for s1 posting.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107192https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107192Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:13:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Sun, 29 Sep 2013 10:54:44 GMT]]>

sg.angel:
Hi,


Can someone share with me your opinion of these two schools?

My DD gets a WL for DHS but she prefers NJC because her friends
are going there too. Should I convince her to choose DHS as a safe
choice (DSA option) or let her goes with her friends (using PSLE result)?

But a bit worry now cause the papers are easy and so dont know how much will be the deviation of the T score like? The COP may be higher too.

Hope to hear your advise. Thanks in advance.
Wow! Both are good schools! One in the east, the other more central. One is an autonomous school, and the other government-aided school. NJC was the first school to kickoff IP. Both have good programs.

Think you have to speak with dd after the exams - keep cool and concentrate on psle at hand! I also take it your dd has been doing well all this time. And there is the likelihood dd will be given a spot in DHS if you apply via DSA. Is your dd considering this seriously and can reason her decision (other than friends!)?

Hope the two-cents of advice helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107186https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1107186Sun, 29 Sep 2013 10:54:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Sun, 29 Sep 2013 02:03:06 GMT]]>

zae:
Thanks for posting this because we are also evaluating these two schools. We would like to hear more views too.


FYI, NJC will be having another open house on 19 Oct. We have signed up for a session.
But we will be going overseas on that day, hence unable to attend the open
house. Can share with me after you attend?

So, what's your view on these two schools?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106898https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106898Sun, 29 Sep 2013 02:03:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Sat, 28 Sep 2013 04:28:43 GMT]]>Thanks for posting this because we are also evaluating these two schools. We would like to hear more views too.


FYI, NJC will be having another open house on 19 Oct. We have signed up for a session.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106311https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106311Sat, 28 Sep 2013 04:28:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Sat, 28 Sep 2013 04:28:11 GMT]]>Thanks for posting this because we are also evaluating these two schools. We would like to hear more views too.


FYI, NJC will be having another open house on 19 Oct. We have signed up for a session.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106307https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106307Sat, 28 Sep 2013 04:28:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:32:06 GMT]]>Despite distance much farther from home, my kid prefers njc to chs n ask him why; reply is like the name … That’s why to me it is personal thing; u may also check with her friends why choose njc over others…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106074https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106074Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:32:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:26:30 GMT]]>Thanks for your sharing.


Hope can hear more views.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106066https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106066Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:26:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:19:24 GMT]]>After those independent top 4 schools, njc is next better player with less Chinese oriented ; also based on reading both threads , it seems njc is all rounder n fun. Anyway both are excellent n choosing njc is personal preference .

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106059https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106059Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:19:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:08:18 GMT]]>

Jovialcho:
Choose a school that she really likes as six year is not short ; I think she prefers njc as better choice n go for it; all the while njc is my favorite even over ri n hci

Actually she just want to follow friends. I didn't even bring her to any NJC open house and she said she likes NJ. Asked her why and she just can't give me the reason.

Care to share with you like NJ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106046https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106046Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:08:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NJC vs DHS on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:01:51 GMT]]>Choose a school that she really likes as six year is not short ; I think she prefers njc as better choice n go for it; all the while njc is my favorite even over ri n hci

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106041https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106041Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:01:51 GMT