In case you do not want to lug the heavy books home tomorrow, you can order online from popular - the Sec 1 book list is already posted there.

Even the school’s examindation pads and exercise books can be purchased online, and you can also pay another $10 for them to deliver. Estimated time is one week for home delivery. I had done that and it is very convenient. They even match the book cover sizes for you so you can order all at the same time.

sosomum,

I cannot comment on Chung Cheng High because it was not in my radar. You might want to look at the thread on the school. You are right that friends are important at this stage of their life.

As for NCH, my girl's classmates came to my place a few times to do projects and to play. Generally, I find their character are good. Many of their parents are strict on their discipline, eg various phone calls and time limits on when they have to be back. I think they are good influence on my girl as they all study more than my girl :). Many of them stay in HDB and are down-to-earth. Of course, they are not as polished and confident and assertive like those from the top schools.

Hi sosomum

2012 is the first year that NCH became a SAP school, and with this change, they became express stream only. Thus, from the current Sec 1 onwards, there will only be express stream. So you are right that next year Sec 3 will continue to have normal stream, until they graduate.

its888me

My girl is in NCH. Don’t worry about the English standard, we are in Singapore after all. My girl’s classmate often speaks in English, like any other kids in Singapore. They have more emphasis on appreciation of Chinese culture, and school building have 小桥流水， which I like. But I think their English standard is the same as other secondary schools. This is like Ai Tong or Tao Nan, emphasise more on Chinese culture, but English standard is still good.
Let me know if you have other concerns on NCH, and we can share our experience.

If you teach in tertiary institution (poly, uni), it is possible to negotiate the hours that you prefer.

I teach part-time in a uni from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm (leave around 1pm or 1.15 pm depending on students’ consultation) two days a week. This work is also meaningful for me because I get to influence the students’ thinking and also chat with them to find out what the youngsters are thinking - useful tips to handle my tweens.

Hi Simply mum

My dd will be going to NCH tomorrow.
Keep in touch.
Littlecloud

Hi rich dad poor dad

My child’s T-score is 24X. Your child choosing Nan Chiau too?
Hi simply mum
yes. Keep in touch.

Hi mummy bee and others

We have submitted and put Nan Chiau as our first choice. Keep in touch if your child gets in too.

Hi rich dad poor dad
Not sure if COP will go up or not. On one hand, there might be more applicants because of SAP and pure express stream. On the other hand, there are also 80 more vacancies, ie 320 in total.

Hi. I am also considering Nan Chiau vs Nan Hua. Nan Hua is definitely better than Nan Chiau now, as NH has been a SAP school for many years already, and their COP is almost 10 points higher. But NCHS has potential. I attended the open house at NCHS today. From the students and the talks, can really see NH is better - more polished presentation, more confident students that speaks well.

A big consideration for me is also the distance. High chance we will go for NCHS because it is nearer. Another big plus is they will also start the enhanced arts programme.

Hi,

I need help with this question. Please help to solve this in a way that is easier to explain to a child. Thanks in advance.

Charis and Shermin are given some money each.
If Charis and Shermin spend $60 and $30 each day resp., Charis will still have $600 when Shermin has spent all her money.
If Charis and Shermin spend $30 and $60 each day resp., Charis will still have $1500 when Shermin has spent all her money.
How much money is given to each girl?