Nanyang Girls' High School [*IP]

[Zappy]

newbieks\" post_id=\"2001153\" time=\"1604365745\" user_id=\"178749:

Hi Zappy, in a normal school year, does the school arrange parents to have 1-1 face to face meeting with the class Teachers? Think this year there was only one session beginning of the year to address the whole cohort parents. The PTM originally planned for this month is also a group one.

We didn't have any 1-1 with the teacher last year either. I am not sure if this is a common practice here.

However, for this year's student-parent conference, there was an option if you would like the teacher to join in. Additionally, there is a post-event survey or feedback form, which we used to request for a call with the form teacher just so that we can consult someone about the Sec3 subject combination choices and she did give us a call back a couple of weeks later.

[newbieks]

Thanks Zappy! Gosh I realise I don’t even know who the form teacher is… on LA I ask my girl if teacher teaches any techniques on lit response etc, she says mostly discussion in class. Seems like to sink or float, a lot got to depend on ourselves or rather themselves. Sometimes I have the impression that some of the teachers are more like facilitators.

[LeeTaiTai]

Zappy\" post_id=\"2001147\" time=\"1604361618\" user_id=\"134817:

LeeTaiTai\" post_id=\"2001145\" time=\"1604359132\" user_id=\"17608:

What is mtp?

Meet-the-parents session?
Since school holidays have begun, there won't be any more of such sessions.
Parents can probably still email the school to request to talk to the teacher if there are some lingering concerns.

Ohhh...okok

[Imp75]

Zappy\" post_id=\"2001154\" time=\"1604366440\" user_id=\"134817:

newbieks\" post_id=\"2001153\" time=\"1604365745\" user_id=\"178749:

Hi Zappy, in a normal school year, does the school arrange parents to have 1-1 face to face meeting with the class Teachers? Think this year there was only one session beginning of the year to address the whole cohort parents. The PTM originally planned for this month is also a group one.

We didn't have any 1-1 with the teacher last year either. I am not sure if this is a common practice here.

However, for this year's student-parent conference, there was an option if you would like the teacher to join in. Additionally, there is a post-event survey or feedback form, which we used to request for a call with the form teacher just so that we can consult someone about the Sec3 subject combination choices and she did give us a call back a couple of weeks later.

Except for this covid year, the sch will arrange a PTM meeting where you could meet the FT or co-FT to discuss about your daughter's progress. The girls are supposed to prepare their portfolio so that they could display to their parents their learning journey. If need arises, parents could then arrange to meet the subject teacher separately. This covid year, the PTM becomes optional so I skipped that for my sec 2s and I arranged to hv a phone conversation with my sec 4 FT (lasted an hour, very fruitful i feel).

[Imp75]

newbieks\" post_id=\"2001157\" time=\"1604367959\" user_id=\"178749:

Thanks Zappy! Gosh I realise I don’t even know who the form teacher is... on LA I ask my girl if teacher teaches any techniques on lit response etc, she says mostly discussion in class. Seems like to sink or float, a lot got to depend on ourselves or rather themselves. Sometimes I have the impression that some of the teachers are more like facilitators.

Not surprised. I think the girls are encouraged to explore and define rather than being spoon-fed.

[Zappy]

Zappy\" post_id=\"2001154\" time=\"1604366440\" user_id=\"134817:

newbieks\" post_id=\"2001153\" time=\"1604365745\" user_id=\"178749:

Hi Zappy, in a normal school year, does the school arrange parents to have 1-1 face to face meeting with the class Teachers? Think this year there was only one session beginning of the year to address the whole cohort parents. The PTM originally planned for this month is also a group one.

We didn't have any 1-1 with the teacher last year either. I am not sure if this is a common practice here.

However, for this year's student-parent conference, there was an option if you would like the teacher to join in. Additionally, there is a post-event survey or feedback form, which we used to request for a call with the form teacher just so that we can consult someone about the Sec3 subject combination choices and she did give us a call back a couple of weeks later.

Sorry, was mistaken - there WAS a session last yr. I didnt attend so forgot that it was available - apologies.

[kboon2009]

Hi does NYGH still provide one way bus ride to MOELC for third language? For both Newton and Bishan?


Considering third language options now. Thank you!

[Swc]

kboon2009\" post_id=\"2004568\" time=\"1606387323\" user_id=\"8933:

Hi does NYGH still provide one way bus ride to MOELC for third language? For both Newton and Bishan?

Considering third language options now. Thank you!

Yes the school provides one way bus to both centres if your DD takes classes in the 2 stipulated 3rd language days. However, if she switches to join another class on another day, then she will have to find her own way there. FYI, nowadays, different schools have specific 3rd language days. NYGH 3rd language days should be on Monday and Wednesday, if things remain the same next year.

[Candy0813]

Does nygh require parents to pay alot of out of pocket expenses for their programmes, etc which might deter children from low income families from applying for the school?

[Zappy]

Candy0813\" post_id=\"2004751\" time=\"1606440609\" user_id=\"109878:

Does nygh require parents to pay alot of out of pocket expenses for their programmes, etc which might deter children from low income families from applying for the school?

What type of out-of-pocket expenses are you referring to?

There are certainly some payments needed, such as co-payment for CCA activities and also miscellaneous fees which are used for excursions (in better non-Covid times). Overseas trips, if any, also need to be paid for but I believe this is common across most schools.

However, there are also financial assistance schemes to help needy students, both from MOE as well as NYGH itself. Those who qualify would get free textbooks/ uniforms, etc. In addition, at the end of each school year, the students organize a textbook gathering exercise where they donate their used books and anyone can go get them for the following year. Seniors sometimes also directly pass their books to their juniors. This can help to save quite a sum as the texts can be quite expensive.