NCHS OPEN HOUSE - Frequently
Asked Questions (Students)
1.I noted that Nan Chiau
High School (NCHS) is a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school. What is a SAP
school?
SAP schools were established by the government to
preserve the ethos of Chinese-medium schools and promote the learning of
Chinese language and culture. Hence, we offer only Chinese and Higher Chinese
Language to all our pupils in the school.
2. What is a PSLE
cut-off point for NCHS?
It is 240, based on the aggregate range of 2014 Primary 6
pupils posted to the school in 2015. The PSLE aggregate range varies from year
to year depending on the applicants and availability of places in the secondary
school.
3. How many Express
Classes will there be in Sec 1 2016?
Based on past trends, the school usually has 8 Express
classes,
However, the number of classes for Sec 1 and the number
of classes for each stream is decided by MOE and the school will only know the
exact number of classes after the Sec 1 posting results.
4. What should pupils do
if they have not been posted to NCHS after the posting results have been
released?
Pupils may submit an appeal with photocopies of the
relevant documents directly to the school for consideration. They will be
placed on the waiting list.
5. Does the school offer
Higher Mother Tongue and Music?
Yes, the school offers Higher Chinese and Music. Lessons
are held in
the school during curriculum time.
6. How many CCAs are
there in Nan Chiau High?
There are currently 28 CCAS in our school.
7. What are the
facilities in this school?.
We do have
adequate facilities for our students. Some of our facilities are also newly-
built. For example, the 300 seats auditorium, park square and library are new.
Our new gym room is also well equipped. We also have new CCA rooms for various
CCAs.
8. What are the
leadership development opportunities in this school?
We have many leadership positions in the school to offer
opportunities for all students. Positions range from class- based such as Class
Chairperson to school- based such as CCA leaders and student councillors. We
also have our Falcons who are CCA leaders. In fact, school’s has Student
Development Programme for Sec 1 to Sec 4.
9. Are there other
streams in the school?
There will only be express stream offered.
10. Where is the nearest
bus stop and LRT station?
The nearest bus stop is just outside the side gate, and
the only bus that comes to this bus stop is 372, and it stops at the Sengkang
Interchange. The nearest LRT station is Renjong, which about 5 mins walk from
the main gate.
11. How is the canteen food like in NCHS?
The canteen
provides a wide variety of food, ranging from Muslim, Vegetarian food to
Japanese food. The prices are affordable and the food are well-liked by the
students.
12. How many sets of
uniforms are required?
Around 2 sets of uniforms and PE uniforms are
recommended. Students will have 5 PE lessons in 2 weeks, so 2 PE uniforms
should be adequate. In addition, thra is also optional Polo t-shirt that can be
worn on Friday.
Please familiarise yourself with them.