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The teacher invited Ms Law Seok Mooi, the Head of Biology Department to introduce
                                                                                                                                 the Science stream to students. She stated that the science stream emphasised a lot of logical
                                                                                                                                 thinking and cognitive functions as the stream was pure science. Since this stream was

                                                                                                                                 English based, she told us anyone that wanted to enter had to be at least proficient in the
                                                                                                                                 language. Finally, she warned everyone not to enter this field if they lacked preparation or
                                                                                                                                 passion.



                                                                                                                                      Next, the Head of Chemistry Department, Madam Tee Geok Bee, prepared a video
                                                                                                                                 to introduce her subject of expertise. She reminded everyone to be patient while studying
                                                                                                                                 chemistry as it is a very complex subject. She also hoped that everyone would not regret
                                                                                                                                 their decisions.



                                                                                                                                      The Head of Physics Department, Mr Tan Lak Tong, gave a simple yet memorable
                                                                                                                                 sharing of why we should study physics. After his sharing, many students were less confused
                                                                                                                                 and more motivated to choose the Science Stream. Finally, the most anticipated yet hated

                                                                                                                                 subject – Mathematics. The Head of the Mathematics Department, Ms Ong Chor Hoon
                                                                                                                                 recorded a video explaining the syllabus and what students have to look out for.
                                        senior level                                                                                  Afterwards, the Heads of History Department, Ms Chng Lee Mei and Geography


                      Stream Options                                                                                             Department, Ms Gue Soi Ling introduced all the courses in detail. The Head of History


                                                                                                                                 showed us three textbooks that we will use in senior history class. Besides that, she told us


                                                                                                                                 affairs analysis and group discussion. Both the Heads of History and Geography stated that
                                    Reported by: Wong Bry Yan Jr3Z(4) , Lim Shu Mih Jr3S(4)                                      in senior history class we will have a debate conference, street interview, field trip, current
                                                                                                                                 history and geography require good memory and understanding, keen analytical skills,
                 On the 20th of August, Kuen Cheng High School held a Talk on stream selections for
           current Junior Middle Three students. The goal of the Talk was to guide students to choose                            and good Chinese reading and expression skills.
           the most suited stream for themselves. There are three streams to select from, which are                                   The Head of Business & Accounting Department, Mr Chan Chee Yong introduced the

           Science, Commerce and the Arts (the Arts and Commerce).
                                                                                                                                 difference between business and liberal arts. He introduced the courses and showed some
                                                                                                                                 examples. Besides, he told us in
                 At 10 am, the teacher in charge of the Talk welcomed the students in zoom meetings.
           There were four zoom meetings in total due to the large number of students. The students                              business the medium of instruction                                           A life reset, you say?
                                                                                                                                 is mostly in Malay. After his sharing,
           were sorted by class, having an average of 250 students per meeting. Monitors of each class                           he also stated that if students wanted                                     Why, I’m sure that can be

           were tasked to make sure everyone in their class attended the meeting.                                                                                                                                   arranged...
                                                                                                                                 to study business, they must be
                                                                                                                                 careful and precise.
                 Firstly, the teacher from the Academic Department informed us about the School’s

           strict grading system and the passing grade for junior graduation. Furthermore, he implied                                 Lastly,       the       Academic
           that in order for students to enter the Science stream, they must have an average of at least                         Department       teacher      gave     a
           60 while also scoring 65 and above for Science and Math. He also encouraged students to                               conclusion. The Talk ended with a
           work harder to get into their field of choice. After some light introduction to each stream                           Q&A session.
           and a short video, he proceeded to allow the heads of different subjects to introduce their

           respective subjects.



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