Sec 2 E Meet the Parents Session 26

Sec 2 E Meet the Parents Session 26 th February 2016 A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Programme • Opening Address by Principal • 2017 3 E Subject Combinations • Subject Briefing by Department Heads • Briefing by Sec 2 Asst. Year Head • Meet-up with Form Teachers A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Objectives of the MTPS § Create awareness of the school’s directions and achievements § Understand the progression pathways for post-secondary education § Inform parents of streaming procedure as well as the criteria used for streaming § Provide information on the tentative subjects for Sec 3 2017 A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Opening Address by Mrs Valerie Pinto (Principal) A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations by Mrs Georgina Hua (HOD Humanities) A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Content • Available pathways and entry requirements for post-secondary education • Assessment Weighting • Promotion Criteria • Proposed 2017 3 E Subject Combinations A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

PROGESSION PATHWAYS AT THE END OF SEC 4 E 4 E JUNIOR COLLEGE MILENNIA INSTITUTE (MI) POLYTECHNICS ITE (NITEC OR HIGHER NITEC) PRIVATE ART INSTITUTIONS A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

4 MAIN TYPES OF OPTIONS AFTER O LEVELS Junior Colleges (JCs) or Millennia Institute NAFA or LASALLE Polytechnics Institute of Technical Education (ITE) A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

18 Junior Colleges • • • Anderson JC Anglo-Chinese JC Catholic JC Eunoia JC Hwa Chong Institution Innova JC Jurong JC Meridian JC Nanyang JC • • • National JC Pioneer JC Raffles Institution Serangoon JC St Andrew’s JC Tampines JC Temasek JC Victoria JC Yishun JC A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

5 Polytechnics • • • Ngee Ann Polytechnic Nanyang Polytechnic Republic Polytechnic Singapore Polytechnic Temasek Polytechnic A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Institute of Technical Education • ITE College Central – Ang Mo Kio Dr • ITE College East – Simei Ave • ITE College West - Choa Chu Kang A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Admission Criteria for JC & MI 2 year ‘A’ Level Course at Junior Colleges L 1 R 5: < = 20 points 3 year ‘A’ Level Course at Millennia Institute (Bukit Batok) L 1 R 4 : < = 20 points A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

L 1 R 5: For 2 -Year Pre-U Course L 1 R 5 First Language English Relevant Subject 1 Humanities Relevant Subject 2 Math/Science Relevant Subject 3 Humanities/Math/Science Relevant Subject 4 Other GCE ‘O’ Level Subject Relevant Subject 5 Other GCE ‘O’ Level Subject *Applies when pupil passes EL, Math and MTL A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

L 1 R 4: For 3 -Year Pre-U Course L 1 First Language English Relevant Subject 1 Humanities/Math/Science Relevant Subject 2 Humanities/Math/Science R 4 Relevant Subject 3 Other GCE ‘O’ Level Subject (incl CCA) Relevant Subject 4 Other GCE ‘O’ Level Subject (incl CCA) A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Entry into Poly ELR 2 B 2 (‘O’ Level results) is used for admissions into the polytechnics q English Language q 2 RELEVANT subjects for the course applied for q 2 other best subjects Students must also qualify for the minimum entry requirements for the course they want to pursue A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

L 1 R 2 B 2: For Polytechnic Courses Course Group Humanities (Psychology Studies, Mass Communications, Early Childhood Studies EL Science-based (Engineering, Health Sciences, ICT) Technology-related (Media & Design, Digital animation) English R 1 Art Comb. Humanities Geography Literature Studies R 2 A Maths Art Comb. Humanities D&T / F&N E Maths Geography Literature POA B 2 Business-related (Accountancy, Finance, Entrepreneurship) Elementary Mathematics Additional Mathematics Art Comb. Humanities Geography Literature POA Biology Chemistry Physics Combined Science D&T / F&N Sciences A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Assessment Weighting OVERALL 1 ST COMBINED 40% CA 1 15% SA 1 25% 2 ND COMBINED 60% CA 2 15% SA 2 45% A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Assessment Weighting For Modular Subjects: History/Geography & D&T/F&N OVERALL COMBINED 100% CA 1 30% SA 1 70% A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

PROMOTION CRITERIA A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Promotion Criteria 2 E Promoted to Sec 3 Express Lateral Transfer to Sec 3 Normal Academic Pass in EL AND Pass percentage in the average for all Subjects If student does not meet criteria for promotion, laterally transferred to Sec 3 Normal Academic A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations 1. 2. 3. 4. Subject Combinations offered Criteria Guide to choosing subject combination Important Information A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations 1. Subject Combinations • No. of subjects offered range from 7 to 8 • A total of 21 combinations offered Rationale for the choice of combinations • Progression to JC and Poly A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations Choice of Subjects Offered Mathematics Science Humanities Craft & Technology Additional Mathematics Chemistry Geography Art Principles of Accounts Physics Literature Design & Technology (under English Dept) New Biology Food & Nutrition Science (Physics & Chemistry) Science (Biology & Chemistry) A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations 2 Very Challenging Combinations of 8 Subjects 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. VC 1 English Language Mother Tongue Combined Humanities (SS + Hist) OR (SS + Geog) Mathematics Additional Mathematics Pure Chemistry Pure Physics Pure Biology 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. VC 2 English Language Mother Tongue Combined Humanities (SS + Hist) OR (SS + Geog) Mathematics Additional Mathematics Pure Chemistry Pure Physics Pure Literature OR Pure Geography A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations 3 Challenging Combinations of 7 Subjects C 1 C 2 C 3 1. English Language 2. Mother Tongue 3. Combined Humanities (SS + Hist) OR (SS + Geog) 4. Mathematics 5. Additional Mathematics 6. Pure Chemistry 7. Pure Physics OR Pure Biology 1. English Language 2. Mother Tongue 3. Combined Humanities (SS + Hist) OR (SS + Geog) 4. Mathematics 5. Additional Mathematics 6. Science(Phy/Chem) OR Science (Chem/Bio) 7. Pure Literature OR Pure Geography 1. English Language 2. Mother Tongue 3. Combined Humanities (SS + Hist) OR (SS + Geog) 4. Mathematics 5. Principles Of Accounts 6. Science(Phy/Chem) OR Science (Chem/Bio) 7. F&N OR D&T OR Art A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations 2. Criteria § Allocation of subject combination will be by merit § Choice according to option form – Students take ownership of their subjects of choice § Aptitude for subject A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations 2. Criteria Example To be eligible for the Triple Sciences course, students must satisfy the following criteria: Item Criteria S 2 Overall Results At least 70% Lower Secondary Science At least 75% Mathematics At least 65% English At least 60% (S 2 Overall) A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations Criteria 2. Subject Criteria (S 2 Overall Results) Additional Mathematics At least 65% in Math Geography At least 65% in Geography Literature At least 60% in Literature Design & Technology At least 60% in Design & Technology Food & Nutrition At least 60% in Food & Nutrition Art At least 60% in Art A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations 3. Guide to choosing subject combination • Ability • Attitude • Aspiration A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations ABILITY § Ability to handle multiple subjects § Quality GCE O level grades open doors - Prospects for JC/Poly ultimately depend on quality of results (e. g. L 1 R 5 / L 1 B 4) § Gauge ability via Sec 2 results A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations ATTITUDE § Interest is important § Students do well in subjects that they are interested in § Rely on Lower Secondary experience to gauge interest A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations ASPIRATIONS § JC or poly? - Number and type of subjects § Science-based or Humanities-based? A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Time-line for 2017 Sec 3 Class Allocation Date 26 Feb 25 Apr Activity Briefing for Sec 2 parents Briefing for Students Sec 3 Subject Combination Target Setting Planner 28 Oct – 1 Nov 9 – 11 Nov By 16 Nov Students submit Options through On-Line Portal Release of 2017 Sec 3 Class Postings Appeal for Change in Subject Combination Release of Appeal Results A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations 4. Important Information § § § 3 E students are allowed to make up to 4 choices Only combinations with at least 10 -15 students will be confirmed Use the Target Setting Subject Planner (when your child receives it in April) and help your child make the most realistic and best choice for him/her Ensure your child works hard towards his choice combination Please choose wisely – your child will not automatically get 2 nd choice if he/she puts down a 1 st choice he/she does not qualify for A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

2017 3 E Subject Combinations 4. Important Information § If your child does not qualify for any of the choices he/she has selected, the school will give him/her the combination that best suits the child based on a) results (ability), and b) teachers’ recommendation A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Subject Briefing by Department Heads A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Briefing on English Literature by Ms. Freida Ho Ho. D/ELLit (Covering) A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

English Literature • In essence, we believe that English Literature will develop our students to: – critically and independently read, analyse and appreciate literary texts. – develop and effectively communicate personal and critical responses to the text. A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Aims 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Discover the joys of reading Literature Appreciate Language Engage personally with the texts Articulate perceptive and analytical thinking Explore how the different genres function Appreciate the importance of contexts A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Benefits It enables students to develop these life skills: 1. Critical and higher-order thinking 2. Expression of self – thoughts, feelings, opinions and ideas 3. Ability to process and understand information, texts and varied opinions A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Student Attributes • Passion and love for reading and writing • Good vocabulary • Able to interpret different points of view, form opinions and justify these opinions with examples and evidence • Able to express ideas and opinions confidently A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Scheme of Assessment Paper Duration and Weighting Details Paper 1: Prose and Unseen Texts 1 hour 40 minutes [50%] Section A: Prose [25%] One question Paper 2: Drama 1 hour 30 minutes [50%] Section B: Unseen Prose and Poetry [25%] One question • One compulsory passage-based question [25%] • One essay question [25%] A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

• Paper 1: Section A Prose – “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan • Paper 2: Drama – “Pygmalion” by George Bernard Shaw Focus: • 5 areas of study • Personal response to the following: – Character, plot, theme, setting and style – Critique of unseen prose A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Briefing on Additional Mathematics & Principles of Accounts (POA) by Mrs Christina Lee (HOD Math) A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Overview • Syllabus & Aims • Assessment Format for National Exam • Attributes A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Syllabus & Aims Additional Math Syllabus 3 strands • Algebra • Geometry & Trigonometry • Calculus Aims 1) Acquire math concepts & skills for higher studies in math and to support learning in sciences. 2) Develop thinking, reasoning & meta-cognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving. 3) Connect ideas within math and between math & sciences. 4) Appreciate the abstract nature & power of math. A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Principles of Accounts Syllabus Aims • Role of Accounting • Double-entry system of book keeping • Accounting Procedures • Fundamentals of preparing final accounts • Analysis and interpretation of final accounts 1) Acquire knowledge & understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, principles and procedures in business aims and activities. 2) Develop skills in preparing & analyzing accounting information. 3) Develop an understanding of the role of accounting in providing an information system for monitoring & decision making. 4) Develop skills of numeracy, information technology literacy, communication, inquiry & presentation. 5) Develop attitudes of accuracy, orderliness & logical thought and an appreciation of professional ethics. A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Assessment Format for O Level Exam Additional Mathematics Principles of Accounts A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Attributes Additional Mathematics • Passion for Mathematics Principles of Accounts • Good foundation in Elementary Mathematics • Strong foundation in Elementary Mathematics (especially in Algebra) • Reasonable English Language ability • Comfortable working on the computer especially with Spreadsheets • Self-Discipline A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Briefing on Science by Mr Abdul Malek Ho. D/Science A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Science Curriculum in Upper Secondary Aims to: • enable students to become technological world confident citizens in a • develop abilities and skills that are useful in everyday life • develop relevant attitudes to problem-solve and use thinking and inquiry processes A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Factors to consider when choosing a Science subject 1. 1 Your interest and competence (ability and skills) in the subject 1. 2 Your commitment to your studies and ability to work independently 1. 3 Your post-secondary education and career A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Biology • The study on science of life and of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Chemistry • It is the study of the composition, structure, properties and change of matter • It focuses on how substances interact with each other and with energy A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Physics • It is the study of matter and energy and of interactions between the two • It is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Understanding the Different Sciences • The study of Physics and Chemistry is more conceptual in nature vs • The study of Biology requires a higher level of competency in the English Language as well as an eye for details A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Pure Sciences versus Combined Sciences • Syllabuses of Pure Sciences are designed to place less emphasis on factual material but greater emphasis on the understanding and application of scientific concepts and principles • More demanding practical examination as compared to combined science A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Express Stream – Pure Sciences • A choice of 3 pure science subjects: 1. Pure Physics 2. Pure Chemistry 3. Pure Biology Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting 1 Multiple Choice 1 hr 40 30 2 Structured and Free Response 1 hr 45 min 80 50 3 Practical Assessment 1 hr 50 min 96 20 A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Express Stream – Combined Sciences • A choice of 2 combinations in one subject: 1. Physics / Chemistry 2. Biology / Chemistry • Syllabus of each component is less in terms of depth and breadth compared to Pure Sciences Paper Type of Paper 1 Multiple Choice 2/3/4 Structured and Free Response 5 Practical Assessment Duration Marks Weighting 1 hr 40 20 1 hr 15 min 65 65 1 hr 30 min 30 15 A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Briefing on Humanities by Mrs Georgina Hua Ho. D/Humanities A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Humanities Curriculum Bedok View offers (compulsory) (optional) A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Humanities Curriculum Combined Humanities § 2 components: • Social Studies (50%) • choice of Geography OR History Elective (50%) Pure Geography § Optional subject for 3 E students A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Humanities Curriculum Difference between Upper Sec & Lower Sec Humanities § New component: Social Studies § Greater emphasis on thinking skills A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Humanities Curriculum Social Studies (50%) 1. Exploring Citizenship & Governance 2. Living in a Diverse Society 3. Being Part of a Globalized World Assessment 1. Source-based Case Study (Source Investigation) 2. Structured Response Questions A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Combined Humanities Curriculum History Elective (50%) A. B. C. D. Post World War 1 Rise of Authoritarian Regimes & its Impact War in Europe & Asia Pacific Bipolarity & the Cold War Assessment 1. Source-based Case Study (Source Investigation) 2. Structured Essay Questions A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Combined Humanities Curriculum Geography Elective (50%) A. Physical Geography - Variable Weather and Climate (Fieldwork) Living with Tectonic Hazards B. Human Geography - Global Tourism (Fieldwork) - Food Resources A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Pure Geography Curriculum Pure Geography A. Physical Geography Elective - - - A. Physical Geography Coasts (Fieldwork) Variable Weather and Climate Living with Tectonic Hazards - B. Human Geography - Variable Weather and Climate (Fieldwork) Living with Tectonic Hazards - Global Tourism (Fieldwork) Food Resources Health and Diseases Assessment 1. Fieldwork Skills 2. Mapwork Global Tourism (Fieldwork) Food Resources 3. 4. Data Response Essay Questions A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Briefing on Craft & Technology by Ms. Irdawaty Mawardi SH Craft & Technology A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

C & T Curriculum Upper Secondary Subjects § Design & Technology § Food & Nutrition § Art A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

C & T Curriculum Scope § Assessment Weighting § Rigour § Relevant Post-Secondary Courses § Career Prospects § Importance § Subject suitability A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

C & T Curriculum Assessment Weighting Subjects Stream Theory Coursework Design and Technology O 30% 70% Food and Nutrition O 40% 60% Art O 40% (Drawing & Painting) 60% A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

C & T Curriculum Exam Requirements Subject Design and Technology Food and Nutrition Art Stream Theory Paper Coursework (8 months) 2 h • 1 x Design Journal • 1 x Artifact • 3 x Presentation Boards O 2 h • Coursework Folio • Product • Experiment Design O 3 h (Drawing & Painting) 5 x A 3 prep. studies (3 wks) O • 8 x A 2 prep. Studies • 1 x Final Artwork A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

C & T Curriculum Relevant Post-Sec Courses & Career Prospects Subjects Design and Technology JC Subjects / Programmes Maths & Sciences Humanities and Arts Food and Nutrition Polytechnic Courses / Other Institutions Career § § § Product Design Industrial Design Engineering Architecture Marketing & Advertising §Engineering § § § Industrial Food Science And Nutrition Consumer Science And Technology Baking and Culinary Science §Nutrition § §Product Design §Architecture §Interior Design §Dietetics §Catering §Food Technology A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

C & T Curriculum Relevant Post-Sec Courses & Career Prospects Subjects JC Subjects / Programmes Polytechnic Courses / Other Institutions § Art H 2 Art § § Art Elective Programme § § Diploma in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (SP) Diploma in Sonic Arts (RP) Diploma in Arts Business Management (NP) Nanyang Academic of Fine Arts (NAFA) Lasalle Career § § § Curator Arts Management Animation / Visual effects Graphic Design Fashion Interior Design A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

C & T Curriculum Why take Craft & Technology subjects? o Practice-oriented o Cross-curricular subjects. Able to apply knowledge from other subjects o Build up problem solving, planning, and evaluation skills o Gain communication and teamwork skills o Encourages independent learning o Haptic/Kinesthetic skills help young people with other aspects of learning o Skills are much sought after by employers A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

C & T Curriculum Suitability for Craft & Technology Subjects § Students with an aptitude and interest in technology, food science and the arts. § Students with artistic potential and would like to pursue a career in the creative industries. § Students who are inclined to practice-oriented subjects § Students who will commit to the rigour of coursework A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Contact Information of Department Heads Name/HOD Email Ms Freida Ho (English) freida_ho@moe. edu. sg Ms Christina Lee (Math) khoo_ghee_suan_christina@moe. edu. sg Mr Abdul Malek (Science) abdul_malek_b_osman@moe. edu. sg Mrs Georgina Hua (Humanities) teo_yan_geok_georgina@moe. edu. sg Ms Irdawaty Mawardi (C & T) irdawaty_mawardi@moe. edu. sg A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Year Head Briefing by Ms Phay Su Hui Asst. Year Head Sec 2 A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Scope of presentation 1. Curriculum Structure 2. Sec Two Enrichment Programmes 3. Sec 2 Level Camp 4. Discipline 5. CCA A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Curriculum Structure A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Curriculum Structure 2016 Silent Reading Programme: § 0820 hrs on Mon morning § 0720 hrs on Tue to Fri mornings § Students to read story books and newspapers to improve their language and to increase their global awareness (ALP). Morning assembly: § 0830 hrs on Mon morning § 0730 hrs on Tue to Fri mornings A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Curriculum Structure 2016 Day 1 st Period Mon 0840 Last Period 1440 Structured Remedial 1510 – 1610 Humanities Other Activities Enrichment Day Tue 0745 1345 1415 – 1515 Mathematics CCA starts at 1530 Wed 0745 1345 1415 – 1515 Science Enrichment Day A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Curriculum Structure 2016 Day 1 st Period Last Period Structured Remedial Other Activities Thu 0745 1345 1415 – 1515 English CCA starts at 1530 Fri 0745 1235 1415 – 1515 MTL CCA starts at 1430 A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Important Internal Examination Dates Common Test 1 : 22 Feb - 26 Feb Mid-Year Exam : 28 April - 13 May Common Test 2 : 1 Aug - 5 Aug End-of-Year Exam: 3 Oct - 14 Oct A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Enrichment Programmes A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Enrichment programmes Objectives: 1. Supports the core curriculum and provides students with experiential learning opportunities 2. Supports school efforts to provide holistic education to students A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Enrichment programmes (SEM 1) No. Programme 1 Month 2 Sec 2 NEJourney Level Camp Learning Jan 3 Sec 2 NT Maths Trail May 4 Sec 2 E/2 N New PW May Mar A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

SEC 2 LEVEL CAMP A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

CAMP OBJECTIVES § To acquire effective thinking skills, problem solving and conflict resolution skills § To understand what it takes to be a leader and an effective teambuilder § To learn and work together with one another § To develop optimisim, determination, perseverance, creativity and courage in all you to. § To increase selfconfidence and selfesteem A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

CAMP DETAILS Date: 9 to 11 March 2016 Venue: PA Pasir Ris Adventure Camp A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

TENT PITCHING SOME HIGHLIGHTS WATER-BASED ACTIVITIES FIELD COOKING HIGH ELEMENTS COURSE NIGHT CONFIDENCE WALK A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

FT Roles § Look out for SAFETY breach § Maintain Discipline § Build Bonds, Improve Class Spirit § Ensure that learning takes place A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Sharing With Our Partners: Parents & Guardians KEY NOTES ABOUT DISCIPLINE We Discipline Because We Care Respect. Responsibility. Integrity. Service. Excellence A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

CONTENTS § Discipline Beliefs Of Our School § Expectations For Our Students A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Our Discipline Beliefs ‘ 4 P’ FRAMEWORK We Discipline Because We Care POSITIVE Use positive reinforcements to increase likelihood of repeating desirable behaviour PREVENTIVE Take measures to encourage students to display desirable behaviour at all times PROACTIVE PUNITIVE Rehabilitate by repairing relationships between offender and victim(s) Use mainly positive punishment to decrease likelihood of undesirable behaviour A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Attendance. Attitude. Accountability. Attire THE ‘ 4 A’ We Discipline Because We Care Attendance Attitude Accountability Attire A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Student Handbook HANDBOOK We Discipline Because We Care The Student Handbook is a good source of information for our students. A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

CCA Briefing A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT 99 Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

LEAPS 2. 0 Recognition System for Co-Curricular Attainment A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

LEAPS 2. 0 DOMAINS – to recognise students’ holistic development Leadership Enrichment Achievement Participation Service A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

• LEAPS 2. 0 – 4 domains has levels of attainment: 1 - 5 Achievement Leadership Participation Service A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

• LEAPS 2. 0 – Enrichment domain complements the other domains for students’ holistic development – Will be recognised in School Graduation Certificate SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT –AWill not have levels of attainment Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Participation Domain in LEAPS 2. 0 At least 75% attendance each year § Levels 1 – 4: § Participation in a CCA for 2 to 5 years § Levels 4 – 5: § Continuous involvement in the same CCA for 4 or 5 years § Levels 3 – 5: § Exemplary conduct and active contribution in CCA with at least 3 years of participation in CCA Aany SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Achievement Domain in LEAPS 2. 0 Representation § Level 1: § Represent class / house / CCA (Intra-school) Representation/Accomplishment § Levels 2 – 4: § Representation school or external organisation in an event § Accomplishment in an event represented § Levels increase with no. of years of representation/accomplishment § Level 5: § Represent/accomplish Singapore / MOE / Singapore Schools / National Project of Excellence (NPOE) / UG HQ in international UG competitions A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2. 0 Level 1: § Completed 2 modules on leadership Levels 2 – 3: § National Youth Achievement Award: § Level 2: Bronze § Level 3: Silver and above Levels 2 – 5: § Recognition of progressive student leadership development through leadership positions A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Service Domain in LEAPS 2. 0 Level 1 – 4: Highest level attained in either: – Number of hours of service – Number of VIA projects – A combination of both Level 5: – VIA project: • Student-initiated • Impacts the community beyond the school A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Co. Curricular Experience Excellent Good Fair Basic Requirement Bonus for Level of Points Attainment in Domains 4, 3, 3, 3 2 4, 1, 1, 1 1 3, 2, 1, 1 2, 2, 2, 1 did not meet above 0 criteria A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Meet-up with Form Teachers A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

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