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Jointly reported by: Rachel Koh Huey Shin Jr3Z(2), Ho Chia Chien Jr3Z(4)
On 23rd July 2022, Kuen Cheng ensure that they’re qualified to join the
Counseling Department held a webinar stream of their choice by reviewing their test
featuring Madam Lim Siow Wei, starting results in respective subjects throughout
from 11 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. This webinar was three years of junior high school. Next,

held specially to assist all Junior Middle 3 students should consult their respective
students in making course selections for the subject teachers to make sure their interests,
senior year. The event began on an explosive capabilities and potential are fit to join their
note by a lively emcee, our Teacher Ms Tee respective streams. Lastly, it is also necessary
Wan Chin from the Counseling Department. for students to understand their intention in

selecting a course.
my senior year,
my senior year, students draw a giant “S” on a piece of paper. When it comes to career planning,
The day's speaker started by having

my way
my way
Then, students were asked to mark their most students are uncertain about their
educational goals from the age of three and future. Madam Lim enlightened students
their respective strengths and weaknesses. with a foolproof table about career planning
Up next, Madam Lim cleared up some by Swain, a professor from the University of
misconceptions regarding course selection. Illinois, USA. According to the table, one

She emphasised that course selection should clearly understand themselves, their
should not be made based on the difficulty surroundings and the resources available
of the stream nor the capability to cross before setting their goal.
departments in the college ahead. Instead, Then, it was the Q&A section, generally

it should be done based on the ideal life you these are questions the students were most
have in mind. confused about.

“Make the right choice, or make the 1. Is it the best way to follow the usual

choice right,” said Teacher Ms Tee. In order school grouping?
to make the best decision, students need Arrangements for science, arts and
to be aware of the subjects they will take commerce streams were, traditionally, made

and possible jobs opening for each stream. based on the grades and performance of
Students were urged to think long and hard students. This formed the stereotype that
before coming to a conclusion because it can only students with good grades can join
directly affect their future choices such as the science stream. However, in Madam
university and the courses available to them. Lim’s point of view, everyone has their own

strengths and loves so it is more important
Fear not of making the wrong choice, to take a path that suits you. And to do
as Mrs Lim shared some tips and tricks to this, students should first know themselves,

avoid them. First of all, students should think about the future and plan for it before

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