Crescent Girls' School
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Taxi-Driver\" post_id=\"2049287\" time=\"1638077999\" user_id=\"34486:
My daughter just finished her O level in CGS and these are her sharing for you consideration
“I'm not very sure about this coz there isn't much going on in that club and idk anybody in it. But from what i know i think it's not the very traditional art kind of drawing and I've seen pictures of like manga art style in the room that they use
About the audition thing I'm not very sure but i dont think there is”
This is shared by my daughter’s friend who is in the digital art and photography club
“For the first question; the CCA used to be manga club only, but later on merged with the photography club to become “Digital art and photography club”. The manga part was removed and the art that is done during CCA is no longer only focused on manga nor only on digital art, but actually all types of art in general (e.g painting, designing, rubber carving, colour pencil art) every year the activities are different and organised by the Teachers (external instructors are hired) but the focus may not be on manga; however one can draw manga as their main art style and submit manga characters for national competitions or school based projects even if it is not taught. However there is also the photography element which is viewed with equal importance as the art aspect of the CCA. External instructors are brought in to teach the in-depth use of DSLR cameras and one would be assigned to be photographers at various school events. So 1 day a week is for art and 1 day for photography lessons in the CCA. From my experience, I know so many friends who still draw mostly manga as the merger happened only a few years ago, and all CCA members are encouraged to have their own art style even if the art lessons are not related to it (which they can use for submissions or even lessons too) During lessons, we mostly have the freedom to paint or draw whatever we wish to so long it is related to the skill we are taught or the theme; so if we use colour pencils you can draw manga with it; even with the paints or oil pastels etc. or if we have to draw people you can draw in manga style:
There is the need to submit a portfolio of artworks and photos taken which will be used to shortlist the members (places are quite limited) and if I remember correctly there is now a need for an interview but I think it is just a group interview to get to know the profile of the students better. It is difficult to get in and you must have some (very little) prior skill (don’t need to be exceptional) but a lot interest in the CCA. But 1 thing is that the CCA is one of the most accepting to transfer ins as it is a club/might be considered performing art(so if you swap CCA during any of your first 3 years in school they accept quite easily so long you have the passion and interest)
I’m pretty sure most who submit a portfolio, attend the interview etc will get it if it is their first choice (though only 8/10-15 spots are available in Sec 1) I do have a friend who submitted her portfolio but did not get in so might be a bit hard to get in if you show that you have interest in other areas e.g putting UGs/performing arts CCAs or unpopular CCA options in one of your choices“ -
Hi Taxi-Driver,
We're grateful for all your above sharing, especially the last :goodpost: . Its 1st paragraph has indeed given my gal the insight of CGS's Digital Art Club. What were described, by your daughter's friend, has made her even more excited since photography has recently sparked her curiosity & interest. Now she is adamantly putting CGS as her 1st choice, although she just meet its indicative cut-off point. Hence we're keeping our fingers crossed, hoping for her dream comes true. Likewise we wish the same for your younger daughter.
The 2nd & last paragraphs are very helpful, allowing those who have same interest level in the club to know what can be expected during CGS's Sec 1 CCA selection exercise. On the last inferred statement of the student who was unsuccessful to be selected to the club, does it mean if one is determined to join it, they probably should just indicate 1 CCA choice? Does CGS has rules/expectation on Sec 1 students to indicate at least 3 choices ? Or perhaps (like some secondary schools) that their choices need to be at least 1 from each CCA category, eg Sports, UGs, Visual/Perfoming Arts & Clubs/Societies?
:imsorry: for more questions here.
We :welcome: other students (graduated/existing) & parents' feedbacks too.
:thankyou: -
Please note that CGS is using iPad as personal learning devise and understand that the school assists to download software and application for learning purpose.
The school will also set certain restriction on the iPad that disallow accessing to restricted internet website.
There will be Handphone locker for all students to lock up the device during school lesson hence for emergency purpose do call the school office. -
wfaith\" post_id=\"2049576\" time=\"1638157358\" user_id=\"92598:
Will check and revert once receive reply from my daughter's friend
Hi Taxi-Driver,
We're grateful for all your above sharing, especially the last :goodpost: . Its 1st paragraph has indeed given my gal the insight of CGS's Digital Art Club. What were described, by your daughter's friend, has made her even more excited since photography has recently sparked her curiosity & interest. Now she is adamantly putting CGS as her 1st choice, although she just meet its indicative cut-off point. Hence we're keeping our fingers crossed, hoping for her dream comes true. Likewise we wish the same for your younger daughter.
The 2nd & last paragraphs are very helpful, allowing those who have same interest level in the club to know what can be expected during CGS's Sec 1 CCA selection exercise. On the last inferred statement of the student who was unsuccessful to be selected to the club, does it mean if one is determined to join it, they probably should just indicate 1 CCA choice? Does CGS has rules/expectation on Sec 1 students to indicate at least 3 choices ? Or perhaps (like some secondary schools) that their choices need to be at least 1 from each CCA category, eg Sports, UGs, Visual/Perfoming Arts & Clubs/Societies?
:imsorry: for more questions here.
We :welcome: other students (graduated/existing) & parents' feedbacks too.
:thankyou:
\"On the last inferred statement of the student who was unsuccessful to be selected to the club, does it mean if one is determined to join it, they probably should just indicate 1 CCA choice? Does CGS has rules/expectation on Sec 1 students to indicate at least 3 choices ? Or perhaps (like some secondary schools) that their choices need to be at least 1 from each CCA category, eg Sports, UGs, Visual/Perfoming Arts & Clubs/Societies?\" -
Taxi-Driver\" post_id=\"2049624\" time=\"1638163852\" user_id=\"34486:[quote=Taxi-Driver post_id=2049624 time=1638163852 user_id=34486]
There will be two week of trying out CCAs and thereafter student have to fill up a form indicating the choices of CCA n ordering. Student is expected to rank accordingly to the choices of CCA and must be at least one choice from each category of CCA. ( Not sure what is this about) -
Taxi-Driver\" post_id=\"2049622\" time=\"1638163693\" user_id=\"34486:
Hi Taxi-Driver,
Please note that CGS is using iPad as personal learning devise and understand that the school assists to download software and application for learning purpose.
The school will also set certain restriction on the iPad that disallow accessing to restricted internet website.
There will be Handphone locker for all students to lock up the device during school lesson hence for emergency purpose do call the school office.
It's heartening that CGS has rules on handphone usage & websites access restriction. If 2022 Sec 1 students already have their own iPads, does this mean they will not need to buy?
Instead they will bring their own iPads & allow school to help them download the necessary learning software & apps ?? Any idea what is minimum required specs for their learning devices?
We are really thankful for your sharing
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wfaith\" post_id=\"2049670\" time=\"1638170345\" user_id=\"92598:
My daughters' was using Surface pro 4 from Sec 1 to Sec 4 and we bought the Surface pro outside during IT fair using the list of recommendation provided by the school. Half way thru the study her friend changed to iPad Air 4.
Hi Taxi-Driver,
It's heartening that CGS has rules on handphone usage & websites access restriction. If 2022 Sec 1 students already have their own iPads, does this mean they will not need to buy?
Instead they will bring their own iPads & allow school to help them download the necessary learning software & apps ?? Any idea what is minimum required specs for their learning devices?
We are really thankful for your sharing
I would advise not to purchase the Personal Learning Device (PLD) until the school has given the list of recommendation. The school offer support to download software and assist to check the PLS due to the download software issues. -
My daughter’s has been given the honor to click on the submission tab after numerous round considering and ultimately she put CGS as first choice.
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Finally a closer of one week of thinking and considering on the school selection based on distance, CCA and logistic arrangement.
As for me will be a continuity of another 4 more years to CGS (If posted) sending and fetching my younger gal to the same school daily.
All the best on the posting exercise. -
Good luck for your choices.
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