Any parents here whose son just posted to HCI and will be taking Japanese as 3rd Language? Have you bought your Jap books?

hazeline\" post_id=\"2093354\" time=\"1671895357\" user_id=\"18065:

My son said that there are lockers in every classroom. No need to register or rent. He said it is under utilised as people tend to just put their items under their desk and things wouldn't go missing.

Thanks for sharing. Good to know that there are lockers in every classroom for use. For things like books and stationeries, it makes sense to put them under their desk. But after PE and after the kids changed back to uniform, I would think it will be good to keep the PE shirt with all the perspiration in the locker than under their desk. If everybody simply put those under their desk, the classroom probably will have a funny smell. Maybe I'm thinking too much..haha.

Are the classrooms locked when not in use? I vaguely recall seeing keypads outside classrooms which I assume that only students in that class has the access codes.

Does anybody know whether there are lockers for rental in HCI?

If anyone attended the online webinar by HCI after the PSLE results were released, it was mentioned that in 2023, the PLD selected is Lenovo Yoga 3 and that there will be a parents briefing scheduled on 11 Jan to share about further details. Unsure whether in-person or online but they will probably inform us in due course. I believe that they will share about the specs and cost during this briefing. Besides being able to draw upon Edusave to purchase the PLD, I also find the warranty and insurance attractive which normally we dont get if we purchase on our own. I just hope that they select a model which is as light-weight as possible and as energy efficient as possible. I read somewhere on HCI webpage that students are required to charge their machines at home and not use the school’s power points. Not sure how strict that they enforce this but wonder they realize that basic lightweight notebooks usually able to power not more than 3-6 hours, so at some point, they will need to be recharged if they are required to use their PLDs for extended periods. With rising energy costs, this is of course understandable. For those who use MacBooks, it seemed that the PLD must be Windows-based.

For 3rd Language Japanese, does anybody know whether need to buy all the books prior to 1st lesson? I am inclined to wait for the teacher to advise which books are compulsory and which are optional. These boxes are rather expensive and since many students tend to drop the subject within the 1st year, it is a waste if the books are not utilised.

phtthp\" post_id=\"2092846\" time=\"1671604221\" user_id=\"35251:

Do not post the link publicly here
Because

some people, whose sons not posted to 2023 Sec 1 Hwa Chong, can also join in to gain info,
pretend that their sons have joined Hwa Chong

Oops. How can I remove the post?

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2092785\" time=\"1671593586\" user_id=\"39431:

Done!

Kindly also PM me. Thanks.

newkeynesian\" post_id=\"2092795\" time=\"1671596048\" user_id=\"5441:

Hi. Class allocation is out already?

The school will notify you on your child's Secondary One class allocation via Parents' Gateway and email by 30 December 2022.

Further details as below :


Purchase of Textbooks and School Attire

Purchase of textbooks and uniforms can be done online or at the school bookshop.

Parents are strongly encouraged to place your orders via Popular's Online Portal at https://textbook.popular.com.sg/

For purchase at school bookshop, it is strictly by appointment booking only.
Please login to https://www.picktime.com/popularschool for your purchases.
Pick your preferred date and time slot.
Fill in the details required and submit your request.
You will receive an email notification to confirm your appointment.

For students who are receiving ISB 100% subsidy, please contact Ms Ong Li Whee at onglw@hci.edu.sg to collect your free textbooks, uniforms, shoes and socks.

Independent School Bursary (ISB)

Singapore Citizens studying in Independent School may apply for assistance under the MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB) Scheme if they meet the income criteria.

Please click the following link for more information on MOE ISB Scheme.
https://www.hci.edu.sg/admissions/admissions-and-studies-high-school/financial-information

Application form for ISB can be downloaded here:
https://go.gov.sg/hci-isb-form2023

Please submit the completed application form and the required supporting documents to Ms Ong Li Whee at High School Reception.

To note: If your child has applied for FAS for 2023 through his Primary School, please send the confirmation letter to Ms Ong Li Whee, onglw@hci.edu.sg.

Purchase of Hwa Chong Vehicle Decals for Parents

For the safety and security of our students and staff, Hwa Chong members are required to display the Hwa Chong Vehicle Decal on their vehicle's windscreen to access the school campus. Likewise, parent/guardian who need to drive into campus to drop-off/pick-up your child/ward is required to display the Hwa Chong Parent Vehicle Decal, for easy identification by our security officer.

The Hwa Chong Parent Vehicle Decal can be purchased at $3 (inclusive of GST) each and the cost will be deducted from your GIRO account registered with the school on 23 March 2023. Please note that the decals are non-transferable.

if you wish to purchase the decal(s), please submit your application via the following link.
https://form.gov.sg/634f850557141900122b6887
(please right click to open in a new window to avoid navigating away from this page)

Sec 1 Registration / Orientation Information

The school will notify you on your child's Secondary One class allocation via Parents' Gateway and email by 30 December 2022.

Please access this link https://go.gov.sg/hci-sec1-reg to download the information/form listed below (Item 1 to 6).

Principal's Letter

Booklist and School Uniform

Campus Map

Finance Matters;
a. GIRO Instruction and Application Form
b. Independent School Bursary (ISB) Application Form

Special Programmes
a. Art Elective Programme (AEP) Information.
For more info, please login to this website - https://sites.google.com/hci.edu.sg/s1aephci/aep-faq
b. Music Elective Programme (MEP) information
c. Literature in Chinese information and application form - https://go.gov.sg/lit-in-chinese

Information on Secondary 1 Orientation and the first day of school
Contact person - Mr Low Swee Xiang (lowsx@hci.edu.sg)

Other information
Letter of Offer for Third Language - The letter will be sent to the main contact person through email by 28 Dec 2022.
Photo-taking session (passport-sized colour photograph) is scheduled on 10 Jan 2023. Your child/ward will make a payment of $4 to the vendor directly.
MOE will be assisting international students for the renewal of their Student's Passes (SP) in February 2023.
The current Primary level School Smart Card (SSC) is valid for concessionary travel till end April 2023.
Contact information for Private Bus vendor:
a. Mr Jonathan Chan HP: 9474 3637
b. Mr Peter Lim HP: 9237 6510

To Parents whose sons got into HCI, please go to HCI webpage where there is a link to register your child. The link as below :

https://form.gov.sg/62e21ba3140cd3001143828f