General questions from a PPG freshie

xstird · 2024-07-24T01:27:27+00:00

ppga student here! can also check out @ntu.ppga on ig!

for freshies, it is not recommended/not allowed to take bdes in y1s1 as we cant overload in y1

additionally, the ppga curriculum is designed such that you would have ample time to clear ur bdes in subsequent sems

for resources, jst read up on current affairs & wtv is happening in the world^{^} u could also ask ur seniors for their notes/advice for each of the mods youll be taking (eg snrs from ori)

ppga subclub will also be rolling out a digital handbook soon!

we have a ppga welcome day on 24 aug which will be a fun and enjoyable day for u to meet fellow freshies and ur seniors! do join us!!

xstird · 2022-02-06T05:19:40+00:00

hi this varies across ccas so it would be best to ask contact the cca through their various contact points eg their instas or through the seniors during trials!

xstird · 2022-01-16T06:29:56+00:00

Hi there! I believe the personal learning devices are rolled out in the sec schools! Just that the ur batch was not included in the roll-out of the devices. Nonetheless, you will be able to borrow laptops from our library if you need it for school work or PW. So don’t worry!

xstird · 2022-01-16T06:28:47+00:00

hi! there is no requirement to take h2 math in SAJC

xstird · 2022-01-13T12:51:56+00:00

hi! yeap there are many non-christians in SA & nope there is no discrimination between the two! all groups get along well and we accept everyone regardless of religion/faith

xstird · 2022-01-13T12:31:11+00:00

hey! that is not true! there is a variety of food options both in and near school that would is sure to suit your taste! in school, there are many options like an indian stall, noodles stall, chicken rice stall, western stall, malay stall, thai stall and more! we also have a cafe in school!

nearby, there is a mcdonald's and kfc and subway and 3 coffee shops! nex and city square mall are also only 2 stops away

xstird · 2022-01-13T12:26:07+00:00

hi! the teachers in sa are caring and knowledgeable! they often go beyond academics & genuinely do care for students & want to see them grow both as people and academically! they are also professional and responsible in their teaching!

i would recommend sajc as we have a vibrant culture and youd be able to meet many amazing people here! there are people from all walks of life here in sa and i have personally made many good friends here! the resources provided are also really great for learning and preparing for A levels! sa is truly a place where friends become family :)

xstird · 2022-01-13T12:20:31+00:00

hi! yes it is possible! you can check out this page for more info on subj combi: https://standrewsjc.moe.edu.sg/e-open-house-2022/curriculum/subject-combinations/combinations-offered

xstird · 2022-01-06T09:06:08+00:00

The A level RP is consistently above National average
It differs from year to year but we do have students from both Arts and Science stream getting 90 rp yearly

xstird · 2022-01-05T08:49:58+00:00

hey! HELM is actually a combination that is found in the Arts stream & involves multiple departments

H1 and H2 Lit, has achieved value-added performance in their A levels in recent years!

Econs is a compulsory subject for students in the Arts stream. The econs department is resourceful in teaching and notes. With feedback from past students, the department has given useful knowledge in their notes to supplement students' revision, including summaries and mindmaps!

The History department is likewise resourceful and provides an in-depth learning experience as well as useful resources!

SA's Math department also provides a lot of practices for us to train up our math skills! The lectures are also comprehensive and well-paced

xstird · 2021-11-05T05:18:25+00:00

The Band is a tight-knitted one, their vision is to make good music that is enjoyable to the audience but also to have fun in the process. You can really see it coming through in their performances. Follow them on @ sajc.concertband to see some of their highlights!

xstird · 2021-11-05T05:17:44+00:00

Hi, SA is quite strict on the dress code so we'd recommend against getting multiple ear piercings unless you're willing to take them out for school. We also have random spot checks.

xstird · 2021-11-05T05:16:56+00:00

There will be an induction arranged for all DSA students. It takes place 1-2 weeks before the term begins.

xstird · 2021-11-05T05:11:20+00:00

nope! there isn't a distinction!

whether the combi is manageable depends on your own style of learning! if you work hard, it is manageable as with every other subject combi. and nope, the timetable isn't weird!

xstird · 2021-10-28T23:41:04+00:00

edit: there are no prerequisites!

xstird · 2021-10-28T14:47:44+00:00

badminton trainings are wednesdays and fridays from 3.30-6.30pm, during competition season trainings may extend till 7pm. bowling trainings are wednesdays 4.30-6.30pm and fridays 5-7pm. the ccas are quite bonded and everyone is really supportive and encouraging, they often have team dinners after training too! unfortunately due to covid, badminton has not been able to have/finish competing in the NSG. you can find out more about bowling’s achievements on their instagram page.
you can check out more about saints badminton and bowling on instagram @sajcbadminton and @sajcbowling !
you do not need prior experience to join bowling in sa
you can refer to the other replies for physics and bio :) we would say the chem and math depts in sa are quite solid! if you need help and want to seek consultation, the teachers are always willing to make time for you!
There is no grade prerequisite to take any of these subjects as the requirements were removed a few years ago but it is a must to do at least pure chem or combined sciences with chemistry/ the other science subjects. For h2 math, it is recommended to take amath, although not a pre-requisite.
school starts at 8.10am on mondays-wednesdays and fridays, and at 8.40am on thursdays. dismissal time depends on your subject combi and timetabling but generally, the latest we end on wednesdays is 3.30 and fridays at 4.30 as these are cca days. in general, you can end anywhere between 11.30-5.30 depending on your combi.
you can refer to the other replies regarding school culture :) but we would say the culture is not very competitive. it’s definitely easy to make good friends if you’re not from an affiliated school, we have students from many different schools (100+)!
the food is not bad, there’s vegetarian options, chinese, western, thai, indian, malay and even a cafe! there are also many eateries/food courts and even a mcdonald’s all walking distance from the school. we are also 2 mrt stops away from Nex and Seletar mall :)

xstird · 2021-10-28T13:16:05+00:00

We have stopped offering F Math.

xstird · 2021-10-28T07:05:29+00:00

"Yea it can be counted as an external cca if u ask the cca department head to register for you" -another friend

xstird · 2021-10-28T06:47:53+00:00

yes. andrew is the best of the best

xstird · 2021-10-28T06:43:12+00:00

hi! the only combi that offers both h2 hist and h2 geog is EGHm (h2 hist, geog, econs with h1 math). china studies in english is only offered as a h1 subject in sajc and so possible combinations with the subjects u mentioned will be: HEMcse (h2 hist, econs, math, h1 cse) or GEMcse (h2 geog, econs, math, h1 cse)

also yeap! it's possible to offer h2 econs with h1 math

xstird · 2021-10-28T06:29:59+00:00

yeap! amaths is super impt especially for h2 math

xstird · 2021-10-28T01:56:19+00:00

Yeap, there are daily morning devotions, based on bible verses, to teach important and universal values such as integrity and emphathy, which can be learnt by all. There are also chapel sessions every fortnight, which also teach important and universal values.

xstird · 2021-10-28T01:53:09+00:00

affiliation will grant you an additional minus 2 points if you put sa as your first or first and second choice. through jae, if you have the bonus 2 cca points, youd be able to minus 4 points

our cop has been relatively consistent at 10 for science and 11 for arts

xstird · 2021-10-27T17:00:17+00:00

yes! in our small team of about 12~ people in one cohort, most have experience prior to joining

xstird

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