Latest eSpace Comments

Centralization of cleaning equipment

The cleanliness of some of our classrooms has been questionable. This is because some classes lack brooms and dustpans to sweep the floor, whereas other classes often have missing, or damaged brooms. Students have also been observed abusing and tampering with equipment provided by the school for cleaning purposes.

This suggestion seeks to centralize all brooms, dustpans, mops, and rags at a specific location – such as the cleaners quarters (if available) – in contrast to placing a set in each class. Students who are required to conduct classroom cleaning duties would then proceed to this room to loan the equipment when needed, and return after use. The school cleaners would take charge in loaning the brooms to students, and are required to keep tabs on which classes have borrowed the relevant equipment.

Resonance:
After various discussions with various people, Resonance will be contacting the various people involved in the execution of this idea. However, Resonance feels that centralization of cleaning equipment is not necessary and thus would be working on the idea of ensuring cleanliness of all classrooms. Thank you for pointing this out to us, though! =)

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Sandwich machine

Maybe you should put up a sandwich machine up at the canteen so those people could buy breakfast at school if they did not have their breakfast at home.

Resonance:
Resonance would be conducting a poll to see the response from the whole student body soon, so do give us your honest opinions on this suggestion when the time comes!

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Extension of Back Gate closure timing

I have noticed that the side gate is closed after around 7p.m. and only those teachers and canteen stall operators can access it using their access cards. This can lead to inconvenience for the students who take buses home from the side gate. They will then have to go out the front gate and walk one round back to the bus stops there. This takes up some time and also is a safety concern as that place is dark and deserted at night. I thus suggest these improvements:


-Allow students to exit the school via the side gate from 7 p.m. till 9.30 p.m. Students will not be able to enter unless through the front gate, or if they get someone to open the gate for them.


-Have an intercom there so that students who forgot their access cards/want to enter and cannot find someone who can help them can ask someone to help them.

Resonance:
After much debate on this suggestion with the Student Council, Resonance feels that this suggestion cannot be implemented, reason being that it defeats the purpose of the school advising students to go home earlier. By locking the gate earlier, it acts as an incentive for students to not stay too late in school, thus the implementation of this suggestion would be defeating the purpose of locking the gate at the time the school set it to be. Please understand Resonance’s intentions in not following up this suggestion. Still, thank you for input! =)

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School Jacket

Due to the installations of the air conditioning in various places in our school, most of the students bring jackets to school. However, the jackets are all in different colours and design. I hope that our school can come up with a school jacket, just as how we have a school umbrella.

Resonance:
A group of councillors would be setting up a poll soon. In the mean time, please do tell us what you feel about this suggestion in general through the Resonance Poll! We will get back to you as soon as possible on whether or not this suggestion will go through. Thank you! =)

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More games on loan and Free For All loaning at all times

Is it possible to add more games for borrowing at the student lounge, as well as allowing students to borrow the games whenever they like?

Resonance:
First of all, please understand the intentions behind having Councilors on duty at the Student Lounge and having the games and sports equipment locked in cupboards. If we do not lock up the games, there is an extremely high chance that games and game pieces would go missing as the result of students bringing the games out of the student lounge or stealing. Secondly, if we do not take note of who borrowed which game, how would we be accountable if any of the games go missing? Lastly, there are more games that would be coming in soon, so do look forward to them! Please refer to the comments received on the Student Lounge for more information on the Student Lounge.

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Usage of eSpace as a loaning point

It is possible to use eSpace for booking/reservation of facilities. E.g. the current sports equipment, various sports facilities, classrooms, the usage of musical instruments/ iMac/ laboratory facilities/ visualizer etc.

Resonance:
Resonance would be contacting a group of students who are already working on this suggestion to confirm if they would indeed be working on the completion of a new loaning system on eSpace. Thank you for your suggestion! =)

Resonance eSpace Comments Compilation 13/9/08

UPDATE: The Student Lounge

The Resonance received the following comments from the student body on the topic:

STUDENT LOUNGE

All comments shown below were compiled by the Student Initiatives and Student Welfare Committee (SISS) of the NUSHS Student Council from the Resonance Board. Any opinions or comments expressed therein are not representative of the views of the NUSHS Student Council or any of its members. All effort has been made to preserve the identity of the contributor, and should there be dispute over any entry the plaintiff may contact the webmaster for appropriate action.

The general student population commented that the student lounge should be a place to relax after school with comfortable chairs and individual rooms for self study. The lounge would have a bell system to ensure that students are kept on time for lessons. In addition the general student population proposed that there be tables for students to gather around, two televisions, computers for computer games, arcades and food vending machines, game rooms and study rooms, a carpeted floor and that food be allowed in.

The Resonance replied that the student lounge is established with a view for student relaxation; hence it will not be designed to be conducive for self-study or project work

5 students wanted air conditioning in the student lounge

The Resonance responded that this was not possible as the location of the student lounge makes use of an open concept that was earlier fixed

5 students wanted sofas and settees in the student lounge

The Resonance replied that certain constrains allow the student lounge to be designed such that all students may sit close to the ground. Nevertheless students are assured of a comfortable environment

3 students wanted tables in the student lounge

2 students wanted computers in the student lounge

The Resonance responded that games in the student lounge will revolve around the concept of group activities, namely board and card games, hence electronic items will not be applicable

2 students wanted magazines in the student lounge

2 students wanted television sets in the student lounge

2 students wanted beds in the student lounge

1 student wanted chairs in the student lounge

1 student wanted the student lounge to be equipped with a thermostat

1 student wanted the student lounge to stock art materials for projects

1 student wanted monopoly and board games in the student lounge

1 student wanted a gym in the student lounge

1 student wanted food in the student lounge

The Resonance replied that food would not be allowed at the birthing of the student lounge

1 student wanted card games like Werewolf, Saboteur, Bang!, Munchkin and Citadels in the student lounge

The Resonance requested that the student advice the Resonance on methods for procuring these games.

1 student wanted a vending machine in the student lounge

1 student wanted an arcade in the student lounge

1 student wanted a home theatre system in the student lounge

1 student wanted a Karaoke system in the student lounge

School Uniform Modification

The Resonance received the following comments from the student body on the topic:

MODIFICATION TO THE SCHOOL UNIFORM

All comments shown below were compiled by the Student Initiatives and Student Welfare Committee (SISS) of the NUSHS Student Council from the Resonance Board. Any opinions or comments expressed therein are not representative of the views of the NUSHS Student Council or any of its members. All effort has been made to preserve the identity of the contributor, and should there be dispute over any entry the plaintiff may contact the webmaster for appropriate action.

4 students agreed that the school logo should be ironed onto the school uniform

22 students suggested a change to the teal colour currently used for school culottes and pants, of which 2 suggested a darker shade of green or a different dark colour, 3 suggested black and 1 suggested adapting NUS colours or gray

1 student proposed a variety of uniform combinations to choose from on informal days, such as combinations of skirts, culottes, Bermudas, long pants, polo tees and formal tops

5 students submitted that the colour of the current school uniform is acceptable

10 students suggested that culottes should be changed to skirts on the basis that it gives girls the chance to respect attire etiquette and give them a more mature, feminine look. The students similarly suggested that skirts could be worn with the formal blouse on school formal days/occasions while the culottes could be worn with polo tees on other days.

4 students suggested that the formal top should be worn on all das without the tie as it would make students look less sloppy

1 student replied that the formal top should not be worn on all days

6 students commented that the current polo shirt is comfortable

3 students proposed that girls be allowed to wear long pants with the view of freedom of choice and protection from arid weather

6 students said that badges should still be pinned on as it makes the school uniform look smart

1 student submitted that the guys are satisfied with Bermudas and long pants

1 student requested that girls be allowed to tuck out their uniform even after the modifications

1 student suggested that pin-on badges should be used only by student leaders

1 student commented that the flat badge from the Year of 2005 should have been retained, as contrasted to the beveled badge used currently

1 student commented that the badge design from the Year of 2005 prevented the badge from shifting and becoming slanted because the metal ringlet that holds the pin to the badge has decreased in length over the years

2 students requested that there be a larger school logo on the polo shirt to ensure its recognition as a school uniform

4 students requested a school jacket

4 students suggested that design of the school tie should be modified to have one main logo instead of a patterned logo design. 1 student elaborated on a plain gray design with dark gray school logo centered near the bottom of the tie, that it be made wider and less prone to loose threads.

1 student suggested that the school uniform distinguish juniors from seniors

27 students had no comments about the school uniform

1 student proposed that Year 5 and 6 students be allowed to wear civilian attire to school

1 student suggested that all guys should wear long pants everyday

1 student submitted that it be made compulsory for all male students in and above Year 3 to wear long pants everyday

1 student requested that there be more choices on design and colour for the school uniform such that the school will look more colourful

1 student commented that the cutting of the pants was bad

3 students requested that the Bermudas be made longer

9 students requested that dry-fit material be used for the polo shirt

7 students submitted that the quality of the school uniform material should be improved such that it does not wear out so quickly

1 student proposed that polo shirts have more vibrant colours and designs

1 student suggested that designs be added to the back of the polo shirt

1 student proposed that the 2 bottom side pockets on the Bermudas be removed

1 student suggested that the colour of the polo shirt be changed to pink with black stripes

1 student commented that the pocket on the side of the girls’ polo shirt should be removed as it is useless and frivolous

1 student commented that the polo shirt is too transparent

3 students found that the cutting of the culottes was too high and made daily wear uncomfortable

2 students requested that the culottes be made shorter

1 student requested that the culottes be made longer

1 student suggested that the formal attire could be made more formal

2 students suggested that the formal blouse be made darker as it is currently too transparent

3 students commented that the collar for the formal blouse is too high and the neck cutting is too small

1 student requested that belt straps be added to the long pants

1 student suggested that the culottes cutting have smaller holes as it is currently too revealing

1 student commented that the formal shirt retains too much sweat

1 student commented that the formal shirt pocket is weird and looks ugly when used

2 students requested that drawstrings be attached to the blouse so that it looks neater

1 student suggested that bowknots be used in place of ties for girls

1 student suggested that the formal blouse may be tucked in after the length and measurements are adjusted

1 student commented that the school logo should not be printed on the top back of the PE shorts and top

5 students commented that the PE attire had too striking colours and was ugly

1 student suggested that the girls’ cutting of PE tops be longer

1 student proposed that the PE attire be revamped

1 student suggested that the crew-neck PE top be removed or tailored as the current cutting is awkward

4 students commented that the PE shorts are too short

2 students requested that the PE singlets be reintroduced

1 student commented that the PE shorts were too FBT style-like

1 student commented that the PE shorts are tight at the waist but flared at the bottom

1 student commented “Most importantly the uniform colour should be changed, because currently it looks very dull and dirty. This change might affect the overall school colour, but I think it’s ok at the moment since we're still a new school. Colours proposed: Beige colour, khaki colour, a colour which doesn't look dirty. Yr 5s and 6s should have a slightly different style to distinguish seniors and juniors. We should wear formal daily (without tie except on wed), so it'll look neater and not so sloppy, especially for guys.”

1 student requested that the school uniform be made more affordable

1 student suggested that the culottes be reserved for wear by the younger students

1 student commented that the uniform manufacturer’s size provisions were restrictive

1 student requested that the school uniform be sold daily in the School Co-OP

The Student Lounge

The Resonance thanks all students for their feedback in the Uniform Poll. The results were very encouraging and the comments that were collected will be dutifully relayed to the School Administration. A copy of the compiled feedback will also be made available for your reference on the Resonance soon.

The Council is intending to propose the establishment of a fully furbished Student Lounge to benefit ALL STUDENTS. The entire process will include the construction and decoration of the venue as well as the day to day running of the event. At meetings we sat down and we discussed how we would want this Student Lounge to be created, how it function on a day to day basis, but ultimately we decided that the Student Lounge belongs to you. It is for your benefit, so you should be the one to decide how it turns out. The Resonance invites any and all students to contribute their comments on the Resonance Board at Lvl 1, Block E outside the Lift Landing. Tell us how you would like your Student Lounge. Would you like cosy cushions, board games, karaoke sets? Would you like pink walls, neon green slippers and black post-its? We won't go ahead till we're sure that it's entirely right, so tell us exactly what you want.

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the infrastructure of the school. You are now in control. What will be your choice?

NUSHS School Uniform

The Resonance invites students to contribute their opinions on the school uniform. The existing batch of school uniforms are out of print and the school is open to your suggestions before the next batch is printed. For example, are all the gentlemen out there happy with the bermudas, or do you want long pants all the way? Do the ladies have any comments about the culottes? Would you prefer if the school logo was embroidered onto the shirt instead, or would you like to have the polo t-shirts in a different material?

To contribute your comments or obtain more information, visit the Resonance noticeboard at the lift-landing on E Block Lvl 1. All comments made in seriousness will be transmitted to the school on your behalf. This is your call to action. Will you rise to the challenge?

Learn more about The Resonance

The New Resonance

The Resonance Notice Board has just been updated! Drop by outside the Lift on the First Floor of Block E to see how you can contribute to improving the school.

Hot Water Dispenser

Many a times, we want cool water on hot days. That is why we have water-coolers.

What if we want hot water on cool days? Or that we particularly want hot water for other reasons?

Resonance has tuned in to students’ comments, and hence proposed for a hot-water dispenser. The hot-water dispenser is located in the canteen, beside the chicken rise stall. We hope that students will get to benefit from this new service for your welfare.

CAUTION: HOT

Resonance: Listening at your frequency.

Your suggestion. Your voice. Your frequency.

Network Printers

Having an urgent document to be printed?

This has been a problem raised by the student population not too long ago. Resonance committee, in cooperation with the Student Initiatives Committee of the NUS High Student Council, has addressed such an issue.

This issue was brought up and addressed.

The solution? Network Printers!

The IT department has kindly accepted the suggestion and set up our very own Network Printers in school. Please refer to the (Resonance Website or) eSpace for more details and instructions.

We do hope to have more suggestions and help you make Life@Campus a greater one.

Resonance: Listening at your frequency.

Your suggestion. Your voice. Your frequency.

SOMA

~Students’ Organization Medium for Activities~
More than just a suggestion or comment

Use SOMA to let your Activity Ideas be heard today!

Why SOMA?
The Students’ Organization Medium for Activities, or SOMA, corresponds to the Students’ Suggestions Scheme, S3. Instead of just suggestions, this medium aims to provide the student body with a platform to suggest events, activities or schemes for the school. With this medium, the Student Council will aid in editing the proposal, having it endorsed and seeing the project through. Not only will you see your ideas getting across, you are one of the main organizers of the activity! Why wait? Download the documentation and get it filled up today.

How to: SOMA
1. Form a group to plan the event
2. Download SOMA -Blank
3. Fill up the form (preferably with timeline and appendices)
4. Send it to council@highsch.nus.edu.sg

S3

~Students’ Suggestions Scheme~
Yearning for your voice to be heard?
S3 is here to be all ears.

Why S3?
The Students’ Suggestions Scheme, or S3, is a platform for the students’ voices to be heard. S3 is analogous to a bridge, connecting the Students and the School, Teachers, Staffs and Administration. If you want to see change, this is the place. Suggest an area of improvement, or an idea you are burning to see implemented. The Student Council is open to all constructive comments.

How to: S3
1. Have a comment or idea ringing in your head
2. Send an email to council@highsch.nus.edu.sg in this format:

Name, Student No., Mentor Group:
Problem (if any):
Suggestion/Idea:

3. Await for a reply from the Student Council or the School Administration

Alternatively, you can visit the Synapse for other methods.