ECYK:

What will the trial for MITS be testing on?

Don't worry, the test is just to see if your child has any background knowledge of what he is going to be doing. But I'm quite sure many wouldn't know. (At least I didn't when I was sec 1)

We are trying to find students who are interested and willing to learn new skills and apply them in competitions.

Eg. C-programming, most students would not like this as it is rather dry, but some (like me) enjoy it, cos' it stimulates logical thinking. Most likely, those who like C-programming would love maths.

Flash is what most students will like at first, but many would give up halfway as it usually takes a longer period of time to finish creating one game.

Filming (in media) is where those naturally born extroverts (people who likes to express themselves) usually would enjoy.

Of course there are other aspects like conduct etc, this is just an overview gauge.

They need to be in school by 8.35 am…

I’m quite sure there is a school tour for the sec 1s tomorrow, and some discussion about a class performance during the campfire during the sec 1 orientation camp?

Chez:

Chez:

[quote=\"moomoo138\"]Hi Chez


(If invited,) of course it would be good if you can attend. However, it was slightly different for us as our Welcoming Ceremony was held together with the CCA Maze (showcases) on the same Saturday instead of 2 separate Fridays. After the briefing, DS was able to give us a quick tour round the campus and we also get to see the various CCAs that were being offered in MSHS and hence helped DS in his CCA selection. I should say, overall it was a worthwhile trip. : )

Thanks Moomoo138. This year's CCA Maze will be this Fri and not sure if parents are allowed :?

Thanks Auditionice. What time is the CCA Maze this Fri?[/quote]It starts at 2pm, so maybe until 4 or 5pm?

Haha, no problem! I was in 1B when i was sec 1 too! Higher Chinese class, there may be ASEAN scholars too! My year had 3

Chez:

Auditionice:

[quote=\"CuriousHippo\"]Hi SunBrazen, my son is deciding which CCA to join next yr, sec1. Looking through the 2012 cca schedule on MSHS website, he may want to choose a cca that in general once a week type. Digital Music & Arts, Photography and St John Ambulance seems the choices for him. Any views?

Hi CuriousHippo, I'm also a sec 3 studying in MSHS for 2012, 2013 Sec 4, hehe I'm in MITS, but I guess it doesn't fall under your criteria, cos its Wed and Fri.

DMA mostly focuses on the art aspect, I often see them making cartoon characters and try to make comics. Oh, and it is held in the 21st CC (Airconditioned)

Photography often get many privileges during school events as they need not participate as normal students. Like during Chinese New Year Celebration they get to be at the front taking photographs and also get to see the behind-the-scenes stuff at the stage. Their club room is beside the sick bay.

SJAB is like the other Uniform groups, they march, polish the shoes etc. The difference is that they get to learn medical stuff like first aid, CPR, Stretcher Drills, Transportation of casualty etc. They are well trained to administer suitable treatments for emergency situations like heart attack/stroke.

Anyway, there would be a CCA Maze on the Friday, 4th of January. There would be booths set up by the various CCA then maybe your son can choose them according to preference

Hi Auditionice,

What is MITS? Can you give us a brief idea of this CCA? :thankyou:[/quote]Sorry for the late reply, wow, just checked and suddenly i am 2 pages behind

MITS stand for Marist Infocomm Technology Society. It deals with the more technology related stuff. Like videography and coding. We hold our CCA sessions in the 21st CC as well. MITS is separated into 3 Groups. Programming, Flash, Videography. Hehe I'm in programming.

Programming mostly focuses on Objective-C (Xcode) where we get to learn how to create iOS apps. We recently won some awards based on that too! In 2011 we got into the top 6 finalists! We got a $100 Challenger voucher! http://www.infocommtalent.sg/blog/?p=1155
And that was when I was sec 2. Then in 2012, we got 3rd in the National Software Competition (Mobile Application). The prizes are attractive. Even at 3rd, each of the team member get $100 popular voucher and $50 Challenger voucher

Also, in programming, we learn how to do C-programming, a more \"coding-based\" side of programming. The competitions in this area include the National Olympiad of Informatics and also in 2011 we won 1st in the National Software Competition (Algorithm). The prizes include a 1TB harddrive.


The competitions mentioned above are the ones I participated in and won, but there are many many more which we didn't win unfortunately So maybe in the following years the next batch can

Flash basically focuses on the software Adobe Flash CS5. They learn designing skills and coding(ActionScript V3.0) at the same time. Flash can do animations, flash games and many things. The main competitions are the Singapore Games Creation Competition, SPLASH Awards, N.E.mation, and even Scinemation!

Videography is more on the filming side. They do animations too, but is more like FrameByFrame, where you take pictures. This differs from flash as flash draws out the animation while framebyframe takes picture frame by frame They also film and make video montages for school events like the Student Leaders Investiture. The competitions include Scinemation as well, and School Digital Media Awards. They won quite a number of awards in Scinemation, like best storyboard for 2012 and more in 2011.

On a more general side, MITS help out in school events like the Sec 1 Registration we just went through. Together with the student councillors, the MITS member helped out for the E-registration.

Oh do look for us in the 21st CC on Friday, 4th of January. Our booth will be there

CuriousHippo:

Hi SunBrazen, my son is deciding which CCA to join next yr, sec1. Looking through the 2012 cca schedule on MSHS website, he may want to choose a cca that in general once a week type. Digital Music & Arts, Photography and St John Ambulance seems the choices for him. Any views?

Hi CuriousHippo, I'm also a sec 3 studying in MSHS for 2012, 2013 Sec 4, hehe I'm in MITS, but I guess it doesn't fall under your criteria, cos its Wed and Fri.

DMA mostly focuses on the art aspect, I often see them making cartoon characters and try to make comics. Oh, and it is held in the 21st CC (Airconditioned)

Photography often get many privileges during school events as they need not participate as normal students. Like during Chinese New Year Celebration they get to be at the front taking photographs and also get to see the behind-the-scenes stuff at the stage. Their club room is beside the sick bay.

SJAB is like the other Uniform groups, they march, polish the shoes etc. The difference is that they get to learn medical stuff like first aid, CPR, Stretcher Drills, Transportation of casualty etc. They are well trained to administer suitable treatments for emergency situations like heart attack/stroke.

Anyway, there would be a CCA Maze on the Friday, 4th of January. There would be booths set up by the various CCA then maybe your son can choose them according to preference

Mid-year exam ending soon~ How was it? :imcool:

3B got many great teachers already.

I wanted triple science and double humans (Pure hist and combine ss and elect geog), my school does not accept appeals. T_T