slt:

To most adult, it is quite obvious that the logical answer should be 10. There will be some wastage in one roll which is not long enough (less than 110cm) and therefore can not be used. But then, I am not quite sure if majority of the P6 students can see it that way. The student will have to link it to reality in order to get the correct answer. If the question can be worded more clearly (such as all the ribbons must be in one whole piece), it will certainly help to let them understand that wastages may be incurred. I do not think it is the intention of the question against that.


I am not against linking the concept learned to reality. I do think it is important to be able to do that eventually.

Yes, will be good if the question can state that the ribbons must be in 1 piece. In real life, who will notice it if the ribbons are jointed in a deco. I won't spend the unnecessary money. That was what I do when wrapping presents too. I will just take some from another piece to tape onto the main piece, leaving the rest for another present.

Most of the time, setter set questions in the eyes and thoughts of adults. They do not bring themselves down to the students level and understand how questions can be interpreted by 11-12 yr old kids. Very obvious especially for Science.

Anyone knows if HCI gives WL for Sports this year?

charchel:

This is a very sad case. She is DSA sport student. My DD1 is her senior and was giving her some 'counselling' in March, she had few friends in the class(heard only 3 of them talked to her) so was upset about it. But, she seemed okay after that and talked happily & enjoyed training, they wanted to talk to her last Fri again after the school but she committed suicide the day before, the whole team was very sad any my DD1 thought things could be different if they could talk to her earlier, DD1 cried few times. We told her that there was no sign at all and even her own parents didnt notice it, moreover she is not a trained counsellor, heard she was still doing baking together with friends before the incident.

P/S. My DD1 is in IP and not via DSA so she might not know if it is really hard for DSA students to cope with the studies.

Please tell your DD that she had tried her best in helping. The teachers might have known about the issue but did nothing, since IP has many group work (if the child is in IP). This is the scariest part to a child if it is true. (Don't flame me if not.) Many times they hope that the adults can do something besides talking to them alone. They wish that the adults can step in to help them reconcile with their friends. They are still young to handle so many issues, i.e. jump from 4 to 8/9 subjects in Sec 1, friendship issue, puberty issue, etc. I hope this serves as a wake-up call to the adults. Don't sit there and do nothing if kids confide in you.

Our kids may not be the victims but there are times that they may be the bullies unknowingly, e.g. staying away from a particular classmate, telling ABC not to be a friend of XYZ, disallowing a classmate to join in group work, etc. The children need not be good friends but they are all classmates/friends. As parents, we need to watch out for this too and remind our kids. Having 1 more friend is definitely better than having an enemy.

Above is JMPO for sharing, don't flame me if you disagree.

fable:

momresource:

For SJI IP DSA admission, the number is only 60. So we are prepared for the X.

Is this the number for this year? Divided between sports, arts, music, leadership and innovation, that like 12 per category!

I think there might be more interviews after this batch. Because we thought ds would have to reschedule at first as his oral overlapped with the interview slot. The school said to write in with the reason, and they would reschedule him after this batch of interviews were completed.

Which means we might have a wait awhile before the results are out...

Our prelim oral clashed too for another school and we were advised by friends to reschedule the oral. School was very understanding and helped us with it.

FantasyLandDreams:

jtee07:

[quote=\"Taurus\"]Anyone rec'd email for interview from DHS under Performing Art (Chinese Orchestra)?

From my conversation with the 3 persons (at least a teacher from DHS and a teacher from Shangyin Music School) during the DHS-Performing Arts (CO) audition, the indication given to me is that there will be no call-up for interview. Results of DSA will be released at end of Aug.

I was also told that this year, there are many students who DSA through CO, perhaps due to the removal of GAT.

But if you are following this threads, some parents commented that they had (or their friends had) received email notification. Last email sent was supposed to be on 30/7/17, Sunday.

I'm not sure if we can assume that what my understanding is correct or no email means no chance. We'll just take it as 'no chance'. Who knows we may receive a pleasant surprise on 31/8/17 (for those still wishing for a glimpse of hope).

We should now concentrate on the coming PSLE oral exam and school's prelim if we do not receive notification for interviews.

All the best to those who are selected for interview in whichever schools or domains!

Meaning that from what you heard, the process for CO dsa is just audition, followed by offer of CO or rejection email?
Do you happen to know the number of vacancy offered for Chinese Orchestra?
Thanks.[/quote]A friend's child going for DHS interview, under CO tomorrow. Indeed, heard many submitted DSA using CO.

mlee01:

Just received email from NJC for phase 2 selection interview on 1 Aug, DS applied for Art elective. Those who tried NJC arts and went for the test on 12 Jul should check their mail boxes these few days.


Proud to say he had gone/is going for the final interview round of all 5 schools he applied for.

:congrats:

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My child is P3 in Hindi Society. Find it hard to get a good and committed tutor for Hindi.


Anyone can share his or her experience in getting a tutor?

Hi mommy2bnd,

He’s attending Tues 7.30pm session. Yours?