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Contents

1. Catholic High School Information Pg.

- School Philosophy, Mission, Vision 3-4

- General Information for 2018 5-9

- Some of our school’s signature programmes 10

- CHS Co-curricular Activities (CCA) List 10

2. Gifted Education Programme (GEP)

- GEP Department 11

- GEP General Information 2018 12-14

- CHS GEP signature programmes for 2018 15-16

- GEP Pupils’ Achievements for 2017 17-22

- Our pupils’ comments about the GEP in CHS 23-28

- GEP Department contact details 29

3. Acknowledgements 30

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Catholic High School Information

Our philosophy:

Catholic High School was

founded in 1935 by the late

Reverend Father Edward

Becheras, a French missionary.

It is a Catholic institution but

takes in both Catholic and

non-Catholic students.

The school had her humble beginnings within the

premises of the Church of St Peter and Paul at Queen

Street. To cope with the demand for places, it relocated

to its present site in Bishan in 1992.

Reverend Father Becheras envisioned the school as an institution of

learning, and also one for acquiring competence in bilingualism. His

enunciation – “The way of the Catholic High School is a way made of

two rails – Chinese and English, free from any entanglement, straight

to its end. Happy are those who follow. They shall obtain the scope of

a sound education” remains firmly as a cornerstone of the school’s

philosophy.

School Vision:

The Catholic High student is a leader, gentleman and bilingual scholar

of high integrity and robust character, who is passionate about life,

learning and service to others.

公教学生是个具有高尚情操，坚韧个性，同时，热爱生活，

热爱学习，并且愿为人群服务的领袖、双语学者与彬彬君子。

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School Mission:

To establish CHS as a school of distinction in innovative and

challenging programmes, a forerunner in character building and a

beacon for the mindset of excellence, firmly built upon the foundation

of Christian values.

School Values:

We do everything with LOVE

We pursue our goals with CONSTANCY OF PURPOSE

We promote CREATIVITY

We seek CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

仁民爱物

锲而不舍

革故鼎新

力争上游

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General Information for 2018

1. INTRODUCTION

Catholic High School is a government-aided full

school comprising both the primary and

secondary sections. It is one of the ten current

Special Assistance Plan (SAP) schools and has

been given the status since 1979. As a SAP

school, the school provides opportunities for top

scorers in Primary School Leaving Examinations

(PSLE) to effectively learn English and Chinese at

first language level, as part of the Government's

effort to preserve the Chinese tradition, culture

and core-values.

The information given in this document pertains

to Catholic High School (Primary).

2. SCHOOL UNIFORM, PE ATTIRE

You can purchase school uniform and PE attire from our authorised

supplier at the address stated below or at our school bookshop.

SCHOOL UNIFORM AND PE ATTIRE

BIBI & BABA PRIVATE LIMITED

#02-28 Far East Shopping Centre

545 Orchard Road Singapore 238882

Tel : 6732 7022 Fax : 6835 4979

Business Hours

Mon to Sat – 10.00 am to 7.30 pm

Sun – 10.00 am to 6.00 pm

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3. SCHOOL BOOKSHOP

Textbooks, stationery and name tags are available at the school

bookshop. In November and December the bookshop is opened from

0900 to 1500 hours from Mondays to Fridays, 0900 to 1300 hours on

Saturdays. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. During school

term the bookshop is opened from 0830 to 1530 hours from Mondays

to Fridays. Alternatively, you can approach them for direct sale of

textbooks and stationery.

SCHOOL BOOKSHOP

CASCO EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES

Blk 101 Towner Road,

#01-214, Singapore 322101

Tel : 62989101 Fax : 62951017

4. SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORT

Parents who wish to arrange transport for their sons may contact

BKK Transit from our authorised bus services.

SCHOOL BUS COORDINATOR

BKK Transit

14 Jalan Tari Piring

Singapore 799167

Tel : 64814529; Fax : 6483 5219

5. SCHOOL RULES

5.1 UNIFORM

- The school uniform with the pupil’s

nametag sewn or ironed-on should be

worn every day; and the school-tie must

be worn on Mondays (Term1),

Tuesdays (Term2), Wednesdays

(Term3), and Thursdays (Term4) and

during special functions.

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- All pupils must be in school uniform whilst in

school, attending school functions and outings

(including Saturdays, Sundays and school

holidays).

- All pupils must wear their PE attire to school on

days during which their PE lessons are scheduled.

All PE T-shirts must have the pupils’ nametags on.

- Only white canvas shoes and white socks are

permitted.

5.2 PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND CLEANLINESS

- Hair length must be above the collar. It must not reach

the ears or eyebrows.

- Nails should be kept short and clean at all times.

- No jewellery is allowed.

- Faded uniform and worn-out shoes must not be worn.

- Each boy must bring a packet of tissue paper to school

every day.

- Pupils must be neat in appearance, clean-shaven and no

facial hair is allowed.

5.3 PERSONAL BELONGINGS

- All personal belongings eg. wallet, bag, water-bottle must have

pupil's name and class on them.

- Pupils must not bring toys / electronic games / picture cards to

school or keep them in their school bags.

- Pupils must not bring sharp instruments / objects, eg. scissors,

pen-knife, metal rulers, etc. to school unless otherwise

instructed by their subject teachers.

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6. FEES

6.1 From 2018 following fees are payable monthly by pupils:

School Fees

- Permanent Residents : $ 155.00

- International students (ASEAN) : $ 415.00

- International students (Non-ASEAN) : $ 650.00

- Miscellaneous Fees

- For all pupils : $ 13.00

6.2 GIRO deductions:

GIRO deduction date will be on the 26th of every month from

February to December. School fees for the month of January

will be deducted only in February. Hence for February, the

deduction will be for both January and February Fees.

If the 26th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Public Holiday, the

deduction for that month will be on the next working day.

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7. PUPILS’ NAME TAGS

PUPILS' NAME TAGS

All pupils should ensure that they have their name tags

ironed onto their school uniform and PE T-shirts by

the third week of the school year. Pupils will wear the

same coloured name tags throughout their primary

school education at Catholic High. The iron-on name

tags can be reused provided that they are not faded.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

NAME TAG

P.E. T-SHIRT

NAME TAG

Pupils are allowed to wear the Family Day T-shirt on days when PE

attire or school tie are not required. Similarly, the name tag

should be ironed onto the right side of the Family Day

T-shirt.

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Some of Our School’s Signature Programmes

Teach Me to Fish Programme (P4 – P6)

‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you

feed him for a lifetime.’ - Unknown

At Catholic High School, we believe that life skills competencies are

necessary for the total development of pupils. These competencies are the

knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours that pupils need to possess to

become healthy and well-balanced individuals. The pupils’ ability to manage

self would mean a higher degree of success in managing other areas in their

life.

Together with a group of enthusiastic and supportive parent-volunteers, we

have set aside a day teaching pupils some life skills. The objective of this

programme is to equip the pupils with some practical skills for personal

effectiveness. Lessons will cover skills on simple sewing, using a can-opener,

tying a necktie, simple first-aid & cooking etc.

CHS Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) List

The following CCAs are available in CHS:

Sports and Games Aesthetic Groups Uniformed

Groups

Basketball

Chinese Orchestra

Scouts

Softball

Choir

Volleyball

String Ensemble

Table-tennis

Modern Dance

Wushu

Concert Band

SPHERE

(SPorts Holistic

Enrichment REcreation)

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GEP Department (GEP)

The Gifted Education Programme (GEP) in Catholic

High School was established in 1998. The

programme aims to provide our pupils with an

accelerated and enriched academic programme in

an environment steeped in the traditions of

bilingualism. We also strive to provide an

educational experience conducive for the moral and

character development of our pupils.

Catholic High School received its first batch of 33 GEP boys

in January of 1998 under the care of 5 teachers. Since

those early days, the programme has grown to its present

size of 116 pupils in the three levels (P4-P6), and a

teaching staff of 16.

DEPARTMENT VISION

The CH GEP student is a morally upright and effectively bilingual

individual, who constantly strives for continuous improvement as a

servant leader and critical thinker.

DEPARTMENT MISSION

To establish the Department as a forerunner in Rigorous and

Challenging Programmes supported by Innovative Pedagogies and

Action Research that promote the school values and a mindset of

excellence.

DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY

We believe that each pupil has his own talents. Coupled with a

rigorous curriculum and caring environment that encourages

creativity and critical thinking, the pupils' talents are recognised,

nurtured and ultimately, developed to help them on their journey to

become responsible leaders who have a strong social

conscience and commitment to serve others.

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GEP General Information for 2018

1. As Catholic High is a SAP school, all P4 pupils are required to

take Higher Chinese. At the end of P4, they will be assessed and

in most cases recommended to continue with Higher Chinese in P5.

2. Curriculum hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday : 7:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday(for P4 GEP pupils) : 7:45 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.

(Inclusive of a 30-min

lunch break)

All pupils are to report to school by 7:30 am for Silent Reading and

morning assembly programme.

3. In order to encourage intermingling of our pupils with other pupils,

HCL, PE, Art and Music periods will be grouped together with

mainstream pupils. Selected mainstream pupils will have HCL, PE,

Art and Music lessons together. (Refer to #11)

4. Individual Research Studies (IRS)

Basic research skills will be taught in modules to all P4 pupils. A

mini-assignment concludes each module to assess the pupils’

understanding of that module. This is taught outside

curriculum hours every Wednesday from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15

p.m. Pupils will be expected to do a year-long project in P5 using

the skills acquired in P4.

5. Computer Enrichment Programme (CEP)

Wednesday : 3:20 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.

It is compulsory for all P4 pupils and the schedule will be

given out early next year.

6. CCA Bus Service

The CCA Bus will provide short-distance service to

all pupils every day at 4:30 p.m.

7. CCA

All CCAs are scheduled on Monday and/or

Wednesday & Friday. CCA schedules will be issued

to CCA members at the beginning of each term by

respective teacher-in-charge.

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8. Catechism classes

All Catholic pupils are to attend

Catechism classes (1 period a week)

that are taught by our teachers

during curriculum time.

9. Social and Emotional Needs

We see to our pupils’ social and emotional

development through these school activities and

lessons:

CCA – All pupils are advised to take part in at least 1

core CCA for holistic development.

Teach Me To Fish Programme – A programme for all

pupils to learn basic life skills such as ironing of clothes.

Values In Action Programme (VIA) – All pupils are to

take part actively in VIA projects organised by the

school.

Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) – Social Emotional Learning

(SEL) is explicitly taught during FTGP. In addition, form teachers bond

with pupils through interaction activities during the period. Lessons on

Cyber Wellness (CW), Education and Career Guidance (ECG) and

protection from abuse (Primary 1 to Primary 4) are incorporated in

FTGP lessons to address specific issues, reinforce core values and

develop social and emotional competencies to enable pupils to apply

them to specific contexts.

11. Intermingling For GEP

The Intermingling Programme in CHS aims to provide opportunities

for the gifted pupils and the mainstream pupils to learn and grow

together. Through this platform, it allows the gifted pupils to make

friends with more pupils in the school, thus widening their social circle

and building up their social emotional competencies.

Here in CHS, the P4, P5 and 6 GE classes have integrated

lessons in PE, ART and Music. This year, the GEP and NGEP

pupils learnt rock climbing, ART animation, etc, in their

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intermingling classes. Through these interactions, the pupils

had opportunities to work together which helped them to bond

better.

For the P5 and P6 level, the 2 GE classes of each level are integrated

with 1 mainstream class of 40 pupils to form the intermingling classes.

These are classes are named 5GEM1, 5GEM2, 5GEM3, 6GEM1, 6GEM2

and 6GEM3. For the P4 level, the 1 GE class is integrated with 1

mainstream class to form 4GEM1, 4GEM2 and 4GEM3.

In addition, the P4 GE class (24 pupils) is integrated with a selected

group of 25 mainstream pupils who have demonstrated an aptitude in

Chinese. These selected mainstream pupils are pulled out from their

mainstream Higher Chinese class to join the P4 GEP pupils for Chinese

lessons. The classes are named iCL1 & iCL2.

All GE pupils have English, Math, Science, Social Studies, CME and

ISOs taught in their intact classes, which are known as their “form

classes”. Their form classes are known as 4FAITHFULNESS and

4GENTLENESS; 5FAITHFULNESS and 5GENTLENESS;

6FAITHFULNESS and 6GENTLENESS. All administrative matters are

carried out in their form classes.

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CHS GEP Programmes for 2018

The GEP Leadership Programme

In March, the GEP department organised its annual school

camp for the pupils, the time of the year where all the GEP

pupils gather together as one big family. The theme of the

camp this year is “Refined Gentlemen of CHS”. While

leadership is a constant theme of this annual affair, this year,

it was hoped that through the various games and activities,

pupils will learn and reflect about the different qualities of

being a refined gentleman. It was certainly a timely reminder

for the pupils that they are called to be leaders, gentlemen

and bilingual scholars here in CHS.

Not only did the pupils enjoy themselves thoroughly bonding

with their friends, but they also made new friends from the other

levels while collaborating in teams. As with past camps, the

seniors would always be seen exercising servant leadership, as

they cared for and guided the younger ones.

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Community in Service

Here in CHS, emphasis is not solely placed on developing academic

rigour. Equally important is the character development of our pupils.

Built into the Citizenship and Character Education curriculum, our

3-year Values-in-Action (VIA) programme aims to provide platforms

at different levels for our pupils to demonstrate their initiative and

show care and concern for people in our community.

At Primary 4, the GEP pupils learn that showing kindness can begin by

making small steps, such as by getting to know the people who help to

keep the school clean, in this case, the Operations Support Officers. In

Project Joy, the pupils will write notes of appreciation and give them to

the Operation Support Officers.

At Primary 5, the GEP pupils learn entrepreneurship skills through

running Project Care, a fundraising project for the elderly at Xin Yuan

Community Care. The event which was held on 24 April raised a total

of $413.40.

The Primary 6 Service Learning Programme is a project in

collaboration with Xin Yuan Community Care where the pupils plan

meaningful activities to engage the elderly over multiple visits. At the

conclusion of the programme, the pupils will organise a concert,

showcasing their varied talents besides academic talents to entertain

the elderly.

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GEP Pupils’ Achievements for 2017

MATHEMATICS

COMPETITION PRIZE WINNERS

ANNUAL MATHLYMPICS

FOR ALL SINGAPORE

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

(ROUND 2)

NORTH - 1ST

1. LIU XIUPING

NORTH - 2ND

1. KADEN LAU

NORTH - 3RD

1. POON WAI YEW GABRIEL

ANNUAL MATHLYMPICS

FOR ALL SINGAPORE

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

(ROUND 1)

GOLD

1. LIU XIUPING

2. KADEN LAU


4. LI JIAYANG

5. KEENAN LOW JING EN

6. LI JIAXUAN

7. KHUA EU CHEK JERIC

8. LIN YUKANG

SILVER

1. CHUA ZERN HEE

2. TAN YU YAO

3. CHIN JEN BIN

4. LIU ANAN

5. LONG SHI JIE, BRENDAN

BRONZE

1. ANG JUN MING BRYAN

2. BAI NARUOSHUI

3. TEO KAI WEN

4. TAN WEI DA, DARRIN

5. GREGORY SEBASTIAN

GUNAWAN

6. HO MING YAN

7. TAN JED

8. YEO YIZHE JUSTIN

9. YONG KHEE YEW

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ASIA PACIFIC SINGAPORE

MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD

FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

(APSMOPS) 2017

11TH TO 40TH POSITION WINNER

1. LIU XIUPING

NATIONAL MATHEMATICS

OLYMPIAD OF

SINGAPORE(NMOS)

(ROUND 2)

11TH POSITION

1. LI JIAXUAN(SELECTED FOR

IMSO MATH OLYMPIAD 2017)

13TH POSITION

1. LIU XIUPING

TEAM- 7TH POSITION

1. LI JIAYANG

2. LI JIAXUAN

3. LIU XIUPING


NATIONAL MATHEMATICS

OLYMPIAD OF

SINGAPORE(NMOS)

(ROUND 1)

GOLD

1. LI JIAYANG

2. LI JIAXUAN


4. LIU XIUPING

SILVER

1. CHUA ZERN HEE


3. THEODORE GOH XIANRONG

4. KADEN LAU

5. LIN YUKANG

6. LONG SHI JIE, BRENDAN

7. SIM JIA YU CLEAVON

BRONZE

1. DAVE VAN DER HEIJDEN

2. JAY LEE SEE KIAT

3. KEENAN LOW JING EN

4. TAN WEI DA, DARRIN

5. TAN YU YAO

6. WONG SZE HAN DARREN

7. HO MING YAN

8. TAN JED

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RAFFLES INSTITUTION

PRIMARY MATH WORLD

CONTEST

(RIPMWC)

- JUNIOR CATEGORY

(ROUND 2)

HIGH DISTINCTION

1. LI JIAXUAN

DISTINCTION

1. AUGUSTINE YEONG YIP KHAN

2. LIM LYNUS

3. SEAN TOH MING YANG

4. YONG MING HAO, RANEN

5. ZHAO JIANKAI

6. CHOW ZHENG YU ISAAC

7. DAMIAN LEE CHEN YI

8. HE LETAO BRYAN

9. HUANG YUMING

10. ONG JIUNN JYE

11. TAN YI JIE, DANIEL

12. TAN ZHONG HE JOHN

RAFFLES INSTITUTION

PRIMARY MATH WORLD

CONTEST

(RIPMWC)

- JUNIOR CATEGORY

(ROUND 1)

HIGH DISTINCTION

1. LI JIAXUAN

DISTINCTION

1. AW JIA WEI

2. BRENDAN TH'NG DING EN

3. CHUA ZERN HEE

4. HONG YANHENG ZAVIER

5. LIU XIUPING


7. TAN YU YAO

8. WONG SZE HAN DARREN

9. KADEN LAU

10. YEO YIZHE JUSTIN

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SINGAPORE

MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD

FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

(SMOPS)

PLATINUM

1. TRISTAN TAN XIN AN

2. VERNON JUDE PUI ZHI XIAN

GOLD

1. LI JIAXUAN

2. LIU XIUPING

3. JARYL LEE (JARYL LI ENJIE)

4. ONG JIUNN JYE

SILVER

1. KADEN LAU

2. QUEK TECK YONG

3. CHOW ZHENG YU ISAAC

4. ETHAN SIM ZUNG HEN

5. HO XIAN ZHENG SEAN

6. HUANG YUMING

7. TOH YEW KHAI COEN

BRONZE

1. ATHEN LEE ZHI YU

2. CHEONG HAO'EN ERNEST

EMMANUEL

3. MALKAM CHAN YU-WEN

4. TAN XUAN HAO ADYSON

5. YONG MING HAO, RANEN

6. ZHAO JIANKAI

7. DAMIAN LEE CHEN YI

8. ELVERN YOU QIXUN

9. HE LETAO BRYAN

10. LIM RUI ZE

11. TAN ZHONG HE JOHN

SCIENCE


RAFFLES SCIENCE

OLYMPIAD

GOLD

1. KAM XIANG WEI GREGORY

BRONZE

1. CHUA ZERN HEE

2. YEO YIZHE JUSTIN

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SINGAPORE PRIMARY

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

TEAM AWARDS: 2ND RUNNER-UP

1. ANDREW TIMOTHY SIAUW

2. GREGORY SEBASTIAN GUNAWAN

3. TAN YU YAO

4. LIU XIUPING

5. LIU ANAN


GOLD


2. TAN YU YAO

3. GREGORY SEBASTIAN GUNAWAN

(SELECTED FOR IMSO SCIENCE

2017)

SILVER

1. LIU XIUPING

2. LIU ANAN

BRONZE


OTHERS


INDIVIDUALISED

RESEARCH STUDY

EXHIBITION 2017

GOLD


BRONZE

1. JAY LEE SEE KIAT

2. DARREN WONG

3. CHRISTIAN TAN JUN HAN

4. DING YONG GHIM

5. EMMANUEL ZETH LIANG

6. LIM MING IAN

BRONZE (GROUP PROJECT)

1. CHIN JEN BIN

2. GERALD KETT LEW

3. NEO ZHENG YANG RAY

4. RYAN TAN CHOON PIN

5. WONG WENG LOCK NATHAN

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NATIONAL CODING

COMPETITION

BRONZE


2. TAN YU YAO

3. DING YONG GHIM

4. SIM JIA YU CLEAVON

TAN KAH KEE YOUNG

INNOVATORS’ AWARD

ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD

1. JOSHUA LOW SHAO JIE

NATIONAL ON-THE-SPOT

CHINESE STORY WRITING

COMPETITION

COMMENDATION AWARD

1. TOH YEW KHAI COEN

9TH ASIAN JUNIOR WUSHU

CHAMPIONSHIPS

4TH IN DAOSHU C BOYS

1. GARETH LAU

7TH IN CHANG QUAN C BOYS

1. GARETH LAU

NATIONAL SCHOOL GAMES

SWIMMING

CHAMPIONSHIP

4TH IN 50M BREAST STROKE/

FREESTYLE

1. HO MING YAN

4TH IN MEDLEY RELAY

1. HO MING YAN

2. LIM MING IAN

3. YEO TZE-WEN MARC

4TH IN FREESTYLE

1. HO MING YAN

2. LIM MING IAN

4TH IN FREESTYLE RELAY

1. YEO TZE-WEN MARC

NATIONAL SCHOOL GAMES

TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

1ST RUNNER UP

1. LIM HAO YU OLIVER

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Our pupils’ comments about the GEP in CHS

Reflection 1:

The journey in Catholic High School GEP has

definitely been a fulfilling and enriching one. The

learning environment in Catholic High School

(CHS) is very conducive and the teachers put in

immense efforts not just to help us academically,

but to develop us holistically. Although there

were challenges, I’ve learnt to persevere and

develop grit and resilience through my struggles.

I’ve also learnt to work with others effectively, to

empathise with others and to be open to

differing perspectives.

The teachers also planned many study visits

to widen our horizons and organised VIA trips to

the old folks’ home to serve the elderly. We were

given opportunities to organise activities by

ourselves, which had taught me much about

independence, responsibility and leadership.

Through the VIA experiences, we learnt about

“leading by serving” and “serving by leading”.

The CHS GEP programme has not only enriched

me with knowledge but also equipped me with

precious life skills.

I enjoyed the school experience and the

nurturing environment thoroughly.

By: Daniel Tan (Primary 6)

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Reflection 2:

The GEP programme in CHS had surpassed

my expectations when I first entered in 2015. I

expected a more intensive academic curriculum

with loads of homework given. Indeed that was

true but what I did not expect was the personal

attention I received from the teachers and an

environment which I was allowed to express

myself more freely. Catholic High School’s

environment is impressive as it is a full school

with the Secondary side. Hence it has a larger

compound and more facilities than most schools.

The journey in Catholic High GEP has

nurtured me into a young teen with resilience. All

challenges were overcome with a never-say-die

attitude and a positive mindset. Our teachers

pushed us to maximise our potential but they

never failed to encourage us and be our guiding

light. We learnt from our failures and we learnt to

rise above them and strive on.

The journey and life experiences I’ve gained

from the school activities and programmes have

toughened me up and taught me responsibility

and discipline. Through this journey, I’ve

matured and valued every moment with my

teachers and friends.

By: Ethan Teoh (Primary 6)

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Reflection 3:

Ever since I joined the Gifted Education

Programme in Catholic High School (Primary), I

have not regretted a single moment of it. The

curriculum has been really exciting - enriching our

minds, challenging our limits and pushing us to

excel. The journey is like riding a roller coaster,

bringing us through thrills and anticipation. Besides

the academics, our school programmes also

focussed on developing us into leaders, gentlemen

and bilingual scholars. I was given many

opportunities to learn about leadership and the

robust non-academic school programmes have

helped to transform me, a Catholic High boy into a

young gentlemen.

We had fun times too especially during team

activities in class, games, competitions and also the

various camps that we attended. I also treasured

the opportunities given to me in taking part in

National Competitions like Math and Science

Olympiads.

My classmates and I have forged strong

friendships in the three years. Our teachers are very

caring and understanding. During lessons, we often

had lots of fun and laughter. I am sure anyone will

enjoy Catholic High experience just as much as I

did!

By: Gabriel Yap (Primary 6)

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Reflection 4:

Being in the GEP in Catholic High School has

helped shape my character and inspire me to always

strive for greater heights. I have been in Catholic

High since Primary One, so choosing this school

back in Primary Three came naturally to me.

However, looking back, studying in Catholic High

has really enriched me holistically. It was not an

easy journey in the past three years but it was

definitely a manageable one with the support of

friends and dedicated teachers. Although the

curriculum and projects were challenging, the

teachers had taught us to embrace a growth

mindset and believe in the possible. The positive

thoughts and learning attitudes I have developed

have helped me to persevere and pursue

excellence. I was never alone in this journey as my

teachers and friends were always there for me like a

family. Their care and love gave me a secure and

warm environment to grow.

Besides my academic teachers, my CCA

teachers were also very dedicated and encouraging.

I felt very well-loved and the saying that “It takes a

whole village to raise a child” is indeed very true in

Catholic High. If I were given a second chance to

pick a school, Catholic High School will be my one

and only choice.

By: Gareth Lau (Primary 6)

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加入了公教附小的高才班，的确让我获益不

浅。高才班和主流班最大的不同是课业会比较繁

重，功课也会比较难。加入高才班以后，让我意

识到我再也不可以像以前那样，轻松应对课业。

我必须花更多时间和心思来复习。尽管如此，但

是我一点儿也不害怕。因为当我一有问题就可以

找老师，老师们一定会耐心地教导我们，给予我

们帮助以及鼓励，来协助我们适应高才班的环

境。我相信，只要你够好学，够努力，愿意主动

学习，你一定能克服困难的。各个科目的老师也

都会教课业以外的东西，有时也会让我们自己上

网找资料，让我们更独立，不要凡事都依赖老师。

如果你认为这种课程一定很无趣，那你就错

了！高才班的课程虽然具有一定的挑战，但课程

却是很精彩的。我们不仅能够到各个地方去参加

学习之旅，我们也可以在学校内参加一些有趣的

活动，从中学习做人的道理。此外，在高才班里，

学习进度会变得更快，如果概念不难，老师就会

很快地带过，一旦大家明白了，老师就可以上深

广课了，但你也不必担心会有学生因为听不懂而

落后，因为对于学习遇到困难的同学，老师会进

行课后辅导。就在这种环境下，我们能够学习更

多、更深的东西。

进入公教附小的高才班后，我觉得自己成熟了

不少，同时也让我大开眼界。我们不仅能学到加深加

广的知识，也可以学会如何对社会做出贡献。高才班

的老师也非常注重品德教育。他们教育我们怎么做个

彬彬君子，让我们成为品学兼优的领袖。在高才班里，

你一定会经历许多有趣的事，这个经验一定会让你毕

生难忘。

卓猷凱（小六）

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三年前接到高才班录取通知信件时，我对于

是否要进入高才班这个决定犹豫不决。我的顾虑

是功课会很繁重，因此会失去自由玩乐的时间。

但是经过一番考虑后，我最后还是选择加入高才

班。

我很庆幸我做了这个重要的决定。因为这三

年来，我的学习生涯是很愉快和充实的。在高才

班里，我有机会参与各个科目的专题作业、可以

针对自己有兴趣的题目进行研究，从中学到了很

多新的知识。此外，我也有机会参加许多校外的

活动和比赛，这些对我都是很宝贵的经验。虽然

我确实失去了一些玩耍的时间，但是我觉得这是

值得的。

不仅如此，学校还让我们到国内的不同景点

进行学习之旅、让我们做义工、也让我们出去露

营。我相信这些活动会非常适合那些不喜欢每天

都只是呆在课室里读书、富有求知欲的同学们。

我的班上只有二十三个学生，所以大家的感

情都很好，我结交了很多志同道合的朋友，我们

一起学习，一起应付困难的小组活动，从中建立

了牢固的友谊。老师对我们也很好，常常鼓励和

教导我们怎样面对问题、也教会我们懂得谦虚自

律。

高才班的课业的确比小一至小三的功课繁重得

多，老师教的的内容也比较深奥，但是只要付出努

力，安排好自己的时间，我相信学弟们会和我一样

获益良多的。虽然高才班的学习路程会很辛苦，但

我相信学弟们只要坚持努力不放弃就会取得成功。

我希望你们别担心，加入高才班吧！

郭奕（小六）

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GEP Department Contact Details

The following are the contact details for the

various subject teachers in the department. For

questions pertaining to GEP matters, do feel free

to contact Mr Tay Hak Peng and Mr Tan Mun Sing

at:

Mr Tay Hak Peng: [email protected]

Mr Tan Mun Sing: [email protected]

School General Office: 64589869

Name Designation Email

Mr Tay Hak Peng HOD/GEP/MA [email protected]

Mr Tan Mun Sing SH/ICT/EL [email protected]

Mr Chua Boon How EL Teacher [email protected]

Miss Suzanne Chia EL Teacher [email protected]

Mr Tan Cheng Kwang MA Teacher [email protected]

Mrs Esther Ng SCI Teacher [email protected]

Mrs Adrianna Chiew SCI Teacher [email protected]

Mdm Tu Kee Wui SCI Teacher [email protected]

Miss Chong Ai Lin HCL Teacher [email protected]

Ms Lim Ong Hong HCL Teacher [email protected]

Mr Wang Zhigang HCL Teacher [email protected]

Mdm Ramona bte Kamis SS Teacher [email protected]

Mr Calvin Yap SS Teacher [email protected]

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Acknowledgements

On behalf of the GEP Department, we would like to thank:

Ms Soh Lai Leng Magdalen,

Principal of Catholic High School,

for her support for the department.

Mrs Koh Kwang Hoon, Ms Yap Ai Li and Mr Perry Tan

Vice-principals of Catholic High School,

for their time and guidance.

The parents for taking time to attend this briefing.

The organising committee for helping out in the various

areas.

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