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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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