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    • M Offline
      mrswongtuition
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      VitoRelax:
      So, is it max can deduct is 4 points ?

      This info is based on what my previous tenant told me. She and her bf are teachers at very good JCs.

      They may hvae added a limit, I'm not too sure.

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        blesseddad
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        VitoRelax:
        So, is it max can deduct is 4 points ?

        yes, max deduction is 4 points. But having best L1R5 of 2 may not get you into HCI or RJC. Their COP can be sub 2.

        CCA plays an impt role in developing a child's character. Such as developing a spirit of excellence, teamwork, never-say-die or never-give-up attitude, friendship, and much more. From my experience and observations, switch off CCAs are usually not helping the kids in these areas.

        Usually the UGs, sports and performing arts are quite good in gving your child the development he/she needs. But do bear in mind that once they are in UGs and Band, they cannot quit unless there is valid reason like medical condition.

        Also for all CCAs, they must not have less than 50% for all 4 yrs. Usually last year is based on Term 1 attendance. Once any year falls below the required attendance, all CCA points accumulated in that year and the previous years will go to ZERO. For attendance above 50%-74%, that year's CCA points will be annulled.

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          blesseddad
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          this is the document from the CCA Branch of MOE. For more info you may read it up.


          http://www3.moe.edu.sg/ccab/branch/LEAPS%20Guidelines_2006.pdf

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            VitoRelax
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            blesseddad:
            yes, max deduction is 4 points. But having best L1R5 of 2 may not get you into HCI or RJC. Their COP can be sub 2.

            Just wondering if max deduction is 4 pts, how can L1R5 fall below 2 ?

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              blesseddad
              last edited by

              VitoRelax:
              blesseddad:

              yes, max deduction is 4 points. But having best L1R5 of 2 may not get you into HCI or RJC. Their COP can be sub 2.


              Just wondering if max deduction is 4 pts, how can L1R5 fall below 2 ?

              it means that some students with L1R5 of 2 points will not get in. The number of students intake is fixed for a particular year.

              Most of the places are taken up by IP students and DSA students. So the leftovers are for non-IP and non-affiliated.

              Example : 800 vacancies. 400 IP students, 100 DSA students. Left 300 places for the rest of Singapore. 400 6pointers apply and all have 4 bonus points. There will be 100 that will not get in. So that's why 2 points will not guarantee a place.

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                DecJan
                last edited by

                blesseddad:
                it means that some students with L1R5 of 2 points will not get in. The number of students intake is fixed for a particular year.


                Most of the places are taken up by IP students and DSA students. So the leftovers are for non-IP and non-affiliated.

                Example : 800 vacancies. 400 IP students, 100 DSA students. Left 300 places for the rest of Singapore. 400 6pointers apply and all have 4 bonus points. There will be 100 that will not get in. So that's why 2 points will not guarantee a place.

                During one of the recruitment talks, I asked a teacher at HCI about the in-take of students. She said HCI about 500, NYGH also about 500, and then both groups proceed to fill HCJC's about 1000 vacancies at 5th yr - so not many left for \"outsiders\". Situation probably similar at RJC???

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                  VitoRelax
                  last edited by

                  blesseddad:
                  it means that some students with L1R5 of 2 points will not get in. The number of students intake is fixed for a particular year.


                  Most of the places are taken up by IP students and DSA students. So the leftovers are for non-IP and non-affiliated.

                  Example : 800 vacancies. 400 IP students, 100 DSA students. Left 300 places for the rest of Singapore. 400 6pointers apply and all have 4 bonus points. There will be 100 that will not get in. So that's why 2 points will not guarantee a place.
                  So, from all those 2 pointers, how do they based their selection on ?

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                    hwachongkid97
                    last edited by

                    I am having a dilemma whether to chose robotics or chess. I am interested in both. My parents say robotics suit me better. Can anyone tell me which is more enjoyable?

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                      sssdarlings
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                      ChiefKiasu:
                      Fairy:

                      ...I am very sad to learn that one of the Sec1 students in a top school had collapsed and passed away over the weekend while undergoing his private sports training. Who knows, he may be pushing himself to train hard for his CCA trial. 😢 ...


                      It does appear that in our eagerness to ensure our children is prepared for the future, we may have put too much emphasis on instant measurable results rather than fundamental long-term character building and appreciation of life. We want our children to be highly efficient problem-solvers without them really understanding why they have to solve the problems. We demand that they strive for excellence without understanding its potential impact on their lives. Without an anchor, even the best ships will flounder under the smallest storms. Perhaps we should teach our children why life is worth living and fighting for, instead of just living to fight for life.

                      I cannot agree more.

                      I think one reason why we parents tend to focus on 'instant measurable results' is that we do not have a crystal ball to show us how well our children will turn out in the future. Scores and trophies are more quantifiable and give us short-term assurance.

                      If i may add, I had blogged about my dd's academic performance this yr, with more of my thoughts:

                      http://sssdarlings.wordpress.com/2009/12/15/more-than-just-grades/

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                        daisyt
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                        hwachongkid97:
                        I am having a dilemma whether to chose robotics or chess. I am interested in both. My parents say robotics suit me better. Can anyone tell me which is more enjoyable?

                        My girl is in robotics, which is something totally new to her before she joins. She is enjoying it so much now. šŸ˜„

                        The two major robotics compeitions are NJRC and FLL. Usually it takes them 1 to 3 months to prepare, extra time required beside the normal CCA time.

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