Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[7788]

There is a separate briefing later of the year on s3 programmes.

[7788]

waggerbear:

BonaFides:

Dear Parents,

My son said they are encouraged to join one uniform group and another CCA (either a Sport or a Club) during Sec 1 Orientation. But we are afraid that he will need to spend quite a lot of time if he has 2 CCAs. Please advise whether it is advisable to let him take 2 CCAs. Thanks!!!

Just do 1 CCA. When you go to Sec 3 and 4, it will be tough to cope with 2. Plus all the academic stuff like Projects Day, as well as other extra activities that your ds may want to take part in such as symposiums, conferences and overseas immersion trips.

There could be some miscommunication. The boys are allowed to take only 1 CCA because they won't have time for 2.

[paperprata]

7788:

The s2 symposium is meant for parents. The school will upload the slides after the session so I think it is okay if really can't make it. Unless of course you have questions to ask.

Thank u!

[paperprata]

waggerbear:

paperprata:

Hi parents of older hci boys, i wont be able to make it for the year 2 symposium. How crucial is it that we need to attend?

From your experience, will the boys themselves be given a separate briefing?

Thanks lots!

Thanks for your advice!



Sec 2 symposium is important. Otherwise, ask your boy to attend it himself.

[joy0727]

hwachie:

joy0727:

If not mistaken, the schedule looks this way:

1st Week: CCA Orientation Outdoor Sports then CCA Orientation Indoor Sports, Clubs & Societies
2nd Week: CCA Orientation for Uniformed Groups then CCA Orientation for Performing Arts
3rd Week: DS can start go for trials.

Just not too sure, how the trials works yet.

>>> Noted also that, after the trial period, they will have to fill up an online submission form (9 options), not sure where this form as yet.
>>> Should be early February, they must fill up the form.
>>> By Middle February, the results of what they will get for their CCAs, will be released
>>> DS must start reporting to the CCA allocated for them, but at the meanwhile, they can appeal, within the next few days.
>>> Regardless of their appeal results, they will have to stick to that CCAs, for Sec 1 to Sec 4, at least. Preferably, not to change

somewhat similar to the highschool placement process

Hi everyone, just like to clarify a few things.

Firstly, the information provided seems to be for last year's CCA Orientation. (the one on ISP is last yr's document)
Not too many changes, but the timeline for CCA Orientation is as follows:
CCA Orientation Part I (Sports) - Completed during SOO
CCA Orientation Part II (Uniformed Groups) - 10 Jan 2018
CCA Orientation Part III (*I forgot whether Clubs first or Performing Arts first*) - 12 Jan 2018
CCA Orientation Part IV (*The other one*) - 17 Jan 2018

Thereafter, the timeline is mostly the same. During the CCA Orientation, it is unlike during the Sports CCAs, where everyone got a chance to try out, because most CCAs don't require prior knowledge to join. Instead, most CCAs choose to showcase what they do during normal training sessions, then your son may choose to indicate whether he's interested to go for trials*. There are certain CCAs with specific skillsets such as Chinese Chess/Weiqi, which may ask students to play against seniors, and at the end only ask selected students to indicate their interest.

*Indicating interest for trials or going for trials repeatedly is not a sure-fire way to join the CCA; neither is indicating interest going to force the student into the CCA - most of the time it's for CCAs to contact students regarding trial information.

Thereafter, in the trial period, students may visit as many CCAs as they want (or as much as time permits). Some CCAs may choose to provide further insights to their CCA, some may have questions for them (e.g. why interested, other commitments...), or other CCAs looking out for certain potential may give students opportunities to show their skills.

It is recommended that students visit multiple CCAs, because there's a 9-option form to fill up at the end of the trial period, which goes something like this:
Sports - Min 1; Max 3 // UG - Min 1; Max 2 // Clubs & Societies - Max 2 // Performing Arts - Max 2 and if I recall correctly, students also need to indicate their preferred category.

However,
a) Students need not fill up all 9 options
b) Students need to be willing to join any of the CCAs which they listed down, even the UG
c) Over the years, there have also been stories of coaches telling students that they're \"confirm in; just need put first choice\", but in the end student failed to get in as CCA had limited spots -> joined unwanted CCA

In conclusion, students need to keep an open mind throughout CCA Orientation, and put in effort in whichever CCA he ends up in.

Hope this helps
~hwachie

Oh, thanks hwachie for the detail explanation...

Yes, yes, I obtained all this information from the HCI portal. My DS downloaded a CCA information pdf file for 2017 which I used as a guide.


When will they upload the 2018 file? I heard from my DS, the CCA orientation trial will start from 16 Jan onwards. I also saw that there is a timetable for the trial for year 2017, haven't seen anything as yet for this year though. :scratchhead:

[joy0727]

From the portal calender, it says that there is also a Chinese LEP, a Chinese Literature test to be conducted, but my DS not yet have any test.


Anyone have this test already for Sec 1?

[MelOng]

Chinese literature test was conducted on 8 Jan @ 2.30pm ( information was included in the reg file given on 22 Dec). Result was emailed to parents or students on 11 Jan. The lessons are starting on 15 Jan (next Mon).

[joy0727]

Thanks, MelOng. My DS so blur.

[joy0727]

CCA trial dates for Sec 1 is out. :rahrah:

[BonaFides]

joy0727:

CCA trial dates for Sec 1 is out. :rahrah:

Hi
Could you please let me know where and how to check it? :?