naggo-nitemare:

sunj1252:

Thanks a lot, seaglass. According to the pack list, DS should carry a big luggage. It seem a normal luggage cannot hold so much thing. No sure whether the boys will carry the luggage in hiking. Should they carry a back pack for hiking?

My DS went through OBS early this year. For personal big luggage bag, back packs are preferable. As the walk from jetty to camp is over uneven road surface, luggage bag with wheels may not be suitable for dragging over the uneven terrain to base camp. He carried one big back pack (from my young backpacking days, hee hee) and hand carried 4 big distilled water bottles in plastic bag. He remembered that they were issued standard OBS back packs for long hikes ie personal luggage bags will be left at base camp.

Do bring at least 3 long pants. Most likely will tear during activities. So buy cheapest types. When kayaking, Wear long sleeve tee n apply sunblock liberally periodically n wear cap. Otherwise, kena sun burn.

Bring old socks n shirts, to throw after OBS, cos u really don't feel like laundering after seeing n smelling the state these items are in when ur DS comes home.

May all Ur DSs hv a fun memorable OBS in jan!

Thank you so much for your information. So I have to prepare a big camp backpack for my ds.

Please other parents give me/us suggestion according to your ds experience. Thanks a lot for your warm heart.

seaglass:

sunj1252:

Need someone suggest the shoes for Y3 OBS activity. The notice shows \"Shoe for water activities , closed toe for protection from underwater rocks\", can someone recommand what type of the closed toe shoe? Where to buy? Thanks in advance.

For this one I just let ds bring one of his old pair of white school shoes - ie, dun wear those more expensive sport shoes for such activities.

The term \"closed toe\" just means it's not the \"open\" strapped sandals kind of thing.

Thanks a lot, seaglass. According to the pack list, DS should carry a big luggage. It seem a normal luggage cannot hold so much thing. No sure whether the boys will carry the luggage in hiking. Should they carry a back pack for hiking?

Need someone suggest the shoes for Y3 OBS activity. The notice shows "Shoe for water activities , closed toe for protection from underwater rocks", can someone recommand what type of the closed toe shoe? Where to buy? Thanks in advance.

Can someone provide me the information where I can find good oral/speech tution or enhancement course? My son’s speech skill is quite poor. Thanks in advance.

My DS is in sec 2 now. Sec 2 boys are deciding whether to apply the enhancement course called Raffles Academic. I have two questions:

1. Once approved, the boys will only attend the enhancement course instead of the normal course, am I right? Will it cause these boys missing some basic knowledge or conflict?
2. How difficulty is it? I don’t hope my DS spend too much time on only one course. I hope he can learn well on all courses.

Can someone give me some advice whether it is worth to apply? Thank you very much.

I and my son registered as Singapore citizen recently. Will my son be able to get those scholarships such as EESIS that only Singaporean can be awarded? Should I inform the school? Thanks in advance.

Hi,


Where can I find to purchase or download the IP secondary exam or practice papers?
Thanks in advance.

firefly38:

Every activity outside school should have come with a letter to parents (for information & consent).. Even an SYF rehearsal at SOTA needed parents' acknowledgement & consent..


Perhaps, the hike/camp was not compulsory and only those boys who had opted to go were given consent forms.. Your DS might not have opted to go initially, but changed his mind later.. That could be the reason why he was not given the consent form..

May I suggest that you check with the Teacher-in-charge of the CCA to seek further clarification, so as to prevent any future misunderstanding..

Thanks a lot, firefly38.

Kiasucy:

sunj1252:

[quote=\"Kiasucy\"]

Sounds like not compulsory. Never see conscent form.

Thanks a lot. I understand.

Is ur ds in yr 1? It does not seem to me like a yr one activity.[/quote]He is in year 2. The activity is named First Class Scout Badge Exploration Test 1.

Kiasucy:

sunj1252:

[quote=\"Kiasucy\"]
is this for scout 1 or 2 ? pm u.

Scout 1, it is a hike and exploration activity.

Sounds like not compulsory. Never see conscent form.[/quote]
Thanks a lot. I understand.