Catholic High (Primary)

[mom2two]

JonC:

My opinion, CCA for Primary School is not so important, especially if, beside study, you balance their life with activities well.


Unless, you aim for DSA when they are Primary 6, excel in the CCA in area which the potential Secondary school's need is the only advantage I can think off.

The school work load itself is already stressful enough for the young mind to cope.

Just a practical dad.

Thank you

However, many mothers of P1s whom already in CCAs now, are truly believe that CCA enrolment is the passport to go the DSA route. I mean, as if it is almost guaranteed :scratchhead:

To me, it is a bonus if he can go to DSA route, but if not, it is the enjoyment and the acquired skills that is more important to me

[phankao]

Yes I notice that our dear Principal stresses that alot these days especially at p1 orientation. However , parents need to ask him one v important question. How many DSA successes are there each year? CHS itself can only take in 30+. Mostly CHS sec takes in students from outside. And there’s only the DSA domains of Sports & CO to apply for under CHS Sec.


Many of the top boys’ schools eg. RI/HCI, etc etc, take in under sports or GEP only. Very few under performing arts CCA. And if so, the 1 or 2 they offer DSA to are national prizewinners or else rare chance. But yes, as you say, it’s good enrichment.

My elder boy, now at sec 2 in another sch, did band and strings in CHS pri. Couldn’t use for DSA bc most schools didn’t have those DSA domains. Even CHS doesn’t have! He applied for DSA under general domain. I suppose his cca involvement in his portfolio shows he has a colourful life apart from academia and that helps I guess.

What’s really important is whether your child enjoys what he does in the cca. Both my older boys are/were in performing CCAs in CHS pri. Both started their musical learning bc of the CCAs. But as they enjoyed, they excelled and advanced well. It would have been ok if they preferred other CCAs. Enjoyment is the key to doing well.

Hope that helps put things in perspective.

[JonC]

If your intention is DSA, better check CHS website what CCA is able to DSA before you think you are cheated and also wasting time epecially if you DS do not enjoy it comes P6/S1.

[phankao]

JonC:

If your intention is DSA, better check CHS website what CCA is able to DSA before you think you are cheated and also wasting time epecially if you DS do not enjoy it comes P6/S1.

Yes, that's exactly what I was trying to say too... join the CCA IF your child is interested in it and enjoys it. But don't hope that it will bring about a DSA offer unless your child has national rankings...and even so, the schools you are aiming for, may not have the DSA in the domain your child has expertise for.

eg. Chinese Orchestra - no CCA domain for Chinese orchestra for either RI or HCI. So really, don't be disappointed and be \"cheated\" by what the principal says lor.

[mom2two]

phankao:

What's really important is whether your child enjoys what he does in the cca. Both my older boys are/were in performing CCAs in CHS pri. Both started their musical learning bc of the CCAs. But as they enjoyed, they excelled and advanced well. It would have been ok if they preferred other CCAs. Enjoyment is the key to doing well.


Hope that helps put things in perspective.

Thanks, that really puts things in perspective; but, too bad, there are many mothers who are really hopeful and let the boys join CCA becoz of DSA...

[JonC]

It's always good to have dream.


Everyone also dream of striking Toto too. :lol:

[phankao]

JonC:

It's always good to have dream.


Everyone also dream of striking Toto too. :lol:

JonC :rahrah:

[meiah]

:celebrate:

[chschs]

Do any parents have kids taking Table Tennis or Tennis CCA at CHS? Would like to find out more.


Thanks!

[chschs]

eilyeily:

HI, i am residing in Bukit Panjang and would like to enrol my son in CH! Anybody knows any sschool bus serving this area?

Hi, I have pm you the contact of XingSheng Transport Services company for CHS school bus. Hope it helps