Serafiel:

NHHS sucks lah.

The school only achieved band 1 because of the 30+ PRC scholars.
Without them, only about less than 10 local people are in the top listed on the website, and fyi, about 5 of them are PRs only.
Besides, in 2006 (my batch), NH is supposed to have the highest COP in history, 249. It is no surprise for them to maintain a band 1. As for me, with 256+2, I still did not make it on the list even though I also got into Hwa Chong.
My point is--those who got on the list are people getting 271 and 265+. They are in my class, I know. If you know people who got 240+ and are in nanhua, their chances of getting L1R5 at least 7 is not high at all.

Hi Serafiel,

You're an ex-student of Nan Hua and it startles me to know that you have such negative feelings towards your alma-mater, as evident from your opening sentence.

Undeniably, it is a common phenomenon across the board in all schools and there's no escape from it. Even the top student for the past 2 'O' Levels are Malaysians.

The picture painted may be a facade but I believe it is commonplace in almost all schools in Singapore. Even though I am not a proponent of \"foreign talent\", I still believe that due credit must still be given as a whole. By saying that the chances of people who got 240+ are not well placed to get a good L1R5, it is a slippery slope. Maybe you'd agree that in every case, there's always an exception.

julongmum:

computerkid:

Hi,

I am new to this forum. I too wanted my son to be in RV which is very near to our house. Not only avoiding \"O\" level. Now all the top JC are IP. NJC, HCI, RJC etc. That will leave very few selection for our 'O\" level graduates. Since he is in Nan Hua now, I decided to move on, and concentrate on what Nan Hua can provide. I particularly like the Chinese culture appreciation Prog where he get to learn calligragphy, painting and chinese medicine. He is in class 101. So far he is enjoying himself, happy that the school allow handphone. Though complainting tired unlike Pri school half day. He is selected for Symphonic Band and today is the first lesson. By the way, The Parent Support group has organised a welcome tea for parents this Sat.

Hi computerkid, this is your 1st post in KSP, a big welcome to the family (KSP & NHHS).

Yes, many of us also felt the same way initially, however, are now happy seeng kids settling well in NH. DD came back and told me abt 弟子规- this was mentioned in one of the culture talk. I didn't even know what's that! pai seh

Hi all,

Just happen to visit Nan Hua's official website to see their O Level 2009 results. Apparently, the school has once again achieved sterling results, improving on their 2008 grades and hopefully this trend can continue. For the first time, 100% of the candidates obtained 5 or more ‘O’ level passes. I believe that this upward trend will continue and trust that your children are in good hands, so no worries!

Lastly, here's wishing one and all a Happy Lunar New Year and all the best in the new year!

Hi all,


Just happen to visit Nan Hua High’s official website to see their O Level 2009 results. Apparently, the school has once again achieved sterling results, improving on their 2008 grades and hopefully this trend can continue. For the first time, 100% of their candidates obtained 5 or more ‘O’ level passes and a total of 345 out of the 430 (80.2%) students who sat for the examinations scored 4 or more distinctions… I believe that this upward trend will continue and trust that your children are in good hands, so no worries!

Lastly, here’s wishing one and all a Happy Lunar New Year and all the best in the new year!

julongmum:

computerkid:

Hi julongmun, need advise from parents . my kid complainting not enough time for meal. Only half an hour for recess, lunch and between 2.30 to3.00 before their CCA. I dare not ask him to buy things from the bookshop because after queing up, he has no time to eat. Yesterday I was shock that he did not eat at all. Skip meal during recess, told me assembly took up their lunch period. Teacher conducted remedial lesson after school 2.30 to 3.00. After that 3 to 6pm CCA. He came home exhausted, hungry. and need to do homework till 10.30pm until I ask him to sleep.

I am sure the problem is not unique to him. CCA, enrichment, remedial lesson and so on is common to all students. How are your kid coping

Hi sorry for the late reply cos didn't have the time to access to the forum for the past days. Yes, my DD did told me they were released late for makan time and she couldn't finish her meal. Well, to our dismay yet can't control, what I advised DD was that in times when she only have little time to eat at the canteen, she should just go for snacks like sandwish, instead of joining the Q and end up no time to eat the food. Grab some like snacks better than going hungry without food hor.

Referring to your DD no makan break in between class and CCA. Is this an isolated incident or it will reoccur? If this happens often, I would suggest inform either the subject teacher or the CCA teacher-in-charge to be excused for a makan break. Hope this helps.

Hi all,

Wow, it's really a concern if the students are not having a proper meal during their breaks. Sometimes teachers/assemblies encroach into the students' break times and there is nothing we can do about it. I'd suggest that maybe the PSG can propose to the school to increase lunch breaks to 40 minutes and have the recess remain at 30 minutes, so as to take into account the time wasted for queuing.

If this doesn't work, I think another way is to suggest to your child to see whether the recess or the lunch have shorter queues. He/She can then choose to go for a meal when the queues are shorter and grab a snack when the queues are longer. Since there are 2 breaks, I think the students should see which break is better to have a meal when the queues are shorter.

As for lunch after school but before CCA, I don't think it's possible to push back the CCA starting time further from 3pm to lengthen the lunch time because the amount of CCA Training time/hours have already been reduced immensely since the implementation of the 5 day work week.

The last thing is to pack food to school altho I think that may be a hassle for some especially the preparation by parents.

Well, I hope this problem can be addressed and it should be raised to the school. Meals are important because they give one the source of energy to concentrate and focus during lessons.

fxchow:

Hi Calypso,


Yes, she did not get any of her first 3 CCA choices. Instead, she got the 4th choice - NCC as everyone had to choose 1 uniform group.

After re-consideration, she decided to accept NCC as her CCA.

Hi fxchow,

Yea, it's great to hear that your daughter has decided to accept NCC as her CCA because it won't help matters if she dislikes her CCA in the first place. Am sure she will settle in well and hope she'll find that NCC may just be as good as her first 3 CCA choices when she graduates from Nan Hua. All the best to her!

fxchow:

Hi Julongmom,


That's great to hear that your DD enjoyed the Orientation Camp so much but my DD just said ok lor. :roll:

Wow, need to stay back 3 days for the CCA, really 'siong' lor. My girl only stay back 1 day for her CCA.

Yes, if can ask them to complete their homework ASAP although no need to submit on the next day.

The common test will be coming soon, hope they can pass with flying colour.

Hi Julongmum,

Wow, 3 days of training a week is indeed tough. Which sport is she in?

Well, she'll have to learn to manage her time properly between work and play. Yup, it's imperative to get as much homework done as early as possible before everything piles up...haha!

fxchow:

Hi Julongmum,


My girl CCA is NCC which she does not like it. She put first choice Art and Design and second choice English Drama but she not even had chance for audition.

May I know which class your DD in? Mine is 105.

So far she has no much comment on all subjects. She just told me that she has a lot of homework and I hope that she can manage it.

Hi fxchow,

You mean your daughter did not get any of her first 2 CCA choices? Was NCC one of her choices for CCA? If she does not like NCC, is there any chance to appeal against the CCA?

Hi xxjustakidxx,


Thank you for your consensus. haha!

Since tmr is the CCA Extravaganza, I'd just want to comment a little bit on CCAs. I've realized that in recent years, students have been choosing CCAs on the basis of maximising the CCA points that they can attain from the CCA points system known as LEAPS (\"Leadership, Enrichment, Achievement, Participation, Service\"). As such, when it comes to Upper Secondary level, students gradually lose interest in their CCAs, with some students even changing their CCAs halfway through, thereby losing their CCA points.

In my opinion, it is very important that one choose CCAs based on one's interest/passion rather than CCA points (although that may be a pragmatic approach) because it is interest/passion that keeps one going.

The following can be achieved with the following types of CCAs:
Performing Arts - Pursuit of interest in music, arts dance; cultured person
Uniformed Groups - Building an individual's resilience and leadership abilities with outdoor activities etc...
Sports - Trains the mind, body and soul; teamwork, determination etc...
Clubs & Societies - Allows one to pursue other interests in robotics etc

In fact, I believe information on CCAs will be available during the CCA Open House but outside the sphere of the event, I am sure information will be available on websites, blogs etc considering the proliferating nature of mass communications today.

Hence, I would advise parents to maybe do some research on the Internet should they require more information to help their child make an informed choice. You can start with the school's website for CCA information and if that's not enough, then just google \"the School + CCA\" and I am sure a whole range of websites will pop up.

For example, I tried the following search words:
(i) \"Nan Hua High School CCAs\"
(ii) \"Nan Hua Clubs and Societies\"
(iii) \"Nan Hua Performing Arts Groups\"
and up pops a few websites such as follows:

Performing Arts - Symphonic Band (http://nhsb.blogspot.com/)
Uniformed Groups - National Police Cadet Corps (http://nhnp.blogspot.com/)
Clubs & Societies - Innovation Club (http://nhinno.blogspot.com/)

Honestly, some of the websites/blogs are really informative and more amazingly, very well maintained by the students themselves.

All in all, I hope that parents here can provide sound advice to their children, bearing in mind the learning outcomes, when making their CCA choices. It is a choice that will impact them and follow them through for 4 years.

We share the same sentiment abt skipping the o level thingy… but afterall, it may not be too bad to do one thing at a time, ie, o level then a level. yes, right, let nature takes its course.


look forward to the cca extravaganza tomorrow. has yr dd made any choices alr?[/quote]

Hey all,

Yea, I agree that skipping the O Levels may be good in the sense that exam stress can be avoided. However, maybe I am part of the old school system [O Level, A Level then University], I feel that O Levels at least gives one a platform to fall back onto with a Certificate at least. Moreover, it’s a rather similar system that builds up to the A Levels, which is also conducted by the S’pore Cambridge Exams Syndicate. So it gives students more exposure probably to how Sg/Cambridge conduct their exams and who knows, that may be an advantage?

The Os to As systems is also trusted and proven over the years whereas the IP system is still a new kid on the block and it may still take years for it to really set in. Of course, IP students can’t fare too badly and I don’t think MOE will allow students in the IP to fare so badly, otherwise it will be a slap in their face that the IP system isn’t working. Hmm…come to think of it, maybe that’s why in recent years, more students have been getting straight As or maybe our kids have grown smarter? Haha, certainly food for thought.

Well, whichever the programme (Os or IP), I think each has its pros and cons. More importantly, it is best to quickly settle into the new sec sch environment and maximise the time there to get the best results in whichever programme. Sometimes in life, one does not have choices and just have to make full use of what’s available to us…haha!

All the best to all parents’ DDs to do well in their respective schools and yup, enjoy the CCA Extravaganza tomorrow!

julongmum:

calypo, once again thanks for the info. It would be a great relief if both projects can pass through and carried out ASAP to benefit the students both from NHHS and NUSHS.


I did notice on the side gate, however, there is the road divider in between the 2 way traffic, students across the road can't simply access to it. Will find out more fr the sch in near future.

btw, does yr bro carry tablet to sch? what's yr view abt the tablet program?

Hi,
Regarding the road dividing fence, it was only built recently to discourage students from jaywalking/cutting across the road; although some still cross the road in the area(s) before the road dividing fence due to convenience...