hwachie\" post_id=\"2009470\" time=\"1608788251\" user_id=\"151431:

Gentzcorpion\" post_id=\"2009464\" time=\"1608786195\" user_id=\"189936:

What do you need to bring on the first day of school? Thanks!

Hi there!

I think you can check on HCI website, there should be an online welcome package which has all the details you need. First two days of school (4&5 Jan) will be the Secondary One Orientation (SOO) and the attire, reporting venue and things to bring can all be found within the online package.

Thereafter, should follow what the school informs, but iirc first day of actual lessons still don’t need to bring too many textbooks, because there was another day of ice-breaking and goal-setting

:goodpost: :goodpost:

any idea when will the laptop distribution be in 2021?

thanks in advance

Luxedream\" post_id=\"2003140\" time=\"1605797597\" user_id=\"98340:

Imp75\" post_id=\"1995728\" time=\"1600585186\" user_id=\"2358:

[quote=Tzuke post_id=1995723 time=1600581663 user_id=117509]

The top IP schools are willing to accept pupils at 23+ via DSA especially schools with dual track. They have the option to switch to Express along the way if the going gets too tough. If the pupils are hardworking, they will make it with even greater determination.

......I feel that this current envnmt has made the girl develop much better than had she gone to a neighbourhood school.

My son is in the exact same situation as Imp75 DD’s friend. He is currently in a top IP school via sports DSA. His t score was way below COP but he is coping very well.

I have come to realise it is not the children who show prejudice. In fact they are not concerned about each other’s t score at all. And students who entered via DSA of any kind are treated equally by the classmates and teachers.

During our DSA journey (even after DS successfully obtained a CO), it was the “well-meaning” parents around us who made us worry and sowed doubts in our minds about our decisions.

“How will your son feel about constantly eating dust in such elite environment?”

Now this becomes a debate over “small fish in big pond” vs “big fish in small pond”. Honestly there is no right or wrong here, it all depends on the child.

If the child is self motivated and thrives in a competitive environment without being overly stressed, then a big pond is perfect.

As parents, I believe we know our children best. Just be prepared that DSA is not just about results, trials, interviews etc. The psychological aspects can be extremely demanding too. Entering the school of choice via t score is such a luxury in comparison![/quote]Well said :goodpost:

Zinnia\" post_id=\"2007404\" time=\"1607506290\" user_id=\"135741:

coast\" post_id=\"2007387\" time=\"1607503912\" user_id=\"38933:

[quote=Zinnia post_id=2007369 time=1607500544 user_id=135741]Just received the ECHA letter for primary level in the mail today!

:congrats: :rahrah:

It is certainly not easy to get a ECHA award. All the best.

:thankyou: coast!![/quote]

yes, it’s certainly not easy to get. Besides getting nominated by school, the students went thru interview too 😆😆😆

Congrats again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Zinnia\" post_id=\"2007369\" time=\"1607500544\" user_id=\"135741:

Just received the ECHA letter for primary level in the mail today!

:congrats:

dadto3\" post_id=\"2007360\" time=\"1607497932\" user_id=\"160286:

Have received Eagles letter. JC level.

:congrats:

coast\" post_id=\"2007389\" time=\"1607504061\" user_id=\"38933:

pampers\" post_id=\"2007386\" time=\"1607503742\" user_id=\"26519:

[quote=dadto3 post_id=2007360 time=1607497932 user_id=160286]Have received Eagles letter. JC level.

May I know how the student get this award? Is it by nomination? School nominate or how?
I blur, my son got the letter too

:congrats: :rahrah:

Yes, school nomination.

Up to 10% of students from each school who have demonstrated leadership qualities, service to community and schools, excellence in non-academic activities, and good conduct.[/quote] :thankyou: Coast 👍🏻👍🏻

dadto3\" post_id=\"2007360\" time=\"1607497932\" user_id=\"160286:

Have received Eagles letter. JC level.

May I know how the student get this award? Is it by nomination? School nominate or how?
I blur, my son got the letter too

doodbug\" post_id=\"2006519\" time=\"1606900788\" user_id=\"13281:

Sadly, there hasnt been flagraising at the terraces for like 10 months now due to Covid. No live band olaying national anthem and school song etc. Best to wait for school to advise on arrival time as there are some staggered guidelines on school start and dismissal.... evolving situation.

Thanks again for your sharing! will wait for the updates from school.

hwachie\" post_id=\"2006479\" time=\"1606890775\" user_id=\"151431:

pampers\" post_id=\"2006447\" time=\"1606886474\" user_id=\"26519:

Will do and thank you so much for your info
:thankyou:

Students need to be present for flag raising, and most will usually like to go to their classrooms beforehand to put their bags down and hang out with their friends (or chiong hw) before heading to flag raising together

Monday’s flag raising is together with College side, so flag raising starts a bit later (at 7.35) so they need to be at the terraces (the grey steps at the field) by 7.30

Tuesdays to Thursdays iirc is 7.25 or 7.20, so they need to be there 5 mins before as well

After flag raising, the first period is for silent reading until 8 am, so proper lessons only start at 8.

On rainy days, there’s no flag raising, so they just need to be in class by 8.

On fridays the school’s timetable has blocked off a 2-3 hour period (I forgot the exact block) in the morning, which can be used for tests or project work, so if students don’t have anything on, they can report to school later at 10ish(? I forgot the exact time)

Hope my info is still accurate haha

:thankyou: