SECONDARY TWO STREAMING TALK Sec 2 NT 19

SECONDARY TWO STREAMING TALK Sec 2 NT 19 April 2013, 6. 30 -8. 30 pm

Mr Seet Tiat Hee Principal Ms Jennifer Wong Vice-Principal Mr Steve Ow Vice-Principal Introduction of School Leaders

Mr Michael Low HOD/EL Mdm Norhafiani HOD/Maths Mdm Maslinni HOD/MT Mr Lee Hon Yen HOD/Science Introduction of Heads of Department

Mr Dan Koh HOD/PE & CCA Mrs Amy Yeo HOD/PCCG Mr Karamjeet HOD/NT Mr Ong Hok Beng HOD/C&T Introduction of Heads of Department

Ms Christina Ng SH/Aesthetics Ms Nurul Covering HOD/Humanities Mr Kelvin Teo Covering HOD/Student Dev Mr Tan Meng Hwee Covering HOD/ICT Introduction of Heads of Department

2 T 1 Mr Chen Guo Wei (Sec 2 NT Level Manager) Mdm Nyai Diyana Kartini Introduction of Form Teachers

2 T 2 Mrs Lynda Kwan Mdm Siti Nursurinawati Introduction of Form Teachers

Mdm Norliza Mdm Chang Wei Yi Introduction of School Counsellors

ITE Course Secondary 3 Subject Options Support from parents Briefing by Dept HOD Objectives

ITE Course

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Courses that meet economic and global demands Numerous partnerships with key industry players Preparing you for a promising career

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) For students with an aptitude for hands-on learning

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) National ITE Certification (NITEC) Higher National ITE Certification (Higher NITEC) GCE NA/O Level

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Some factors for consideration. . . When selecting Nitec courses, check to see if there are relevant Higher Nitec courses to progress to.

Entry into ITE 3 possible ways After taking the N-level examinations – Enrol in a NITEC course After taking the O- level examinations – Enrol in a Higher NITEC course After doing well for the N(A)level examinations – Opt for the Direct Entry Scheme (DES) to Polytechnic Programme

General Overview Students may wish to enter the Working World at any point on this Education Map

Recap: Pathways available for N(T) students Pre-requisite grades attained University Degree Polytechnic 2 year ITE Higher NITEC Working World 2 year ITE NITEC GCE N-Level Exam – N(A) and N(T)

Pointers for Students to Consider. . .

Consider the 6 P’s when selecting a course of study Personal Characteristics 1. How does the course of study play up to your strengths, interests, learning styles and passions? 2. Will the course you have selected prepare you for your career aspirations?

Consider the 6 P’s when selecting a course of study Practicalities 1. What are the academic and non-academic entry requirements of the school/course you are applying for? 2. Does your aggregate score (L 1 R 5/L 1 R 4/ELR 2 B 2) meet the minimum entry requirement for your desired course?

Consider the 6 P’s when selecting a course of study Progression Opportunities 1. What will your qualification allow you to do after graduation? 2. What is the industry outlook for the course of your choice?

Consider the 6 P’s when selecting a course of study Parents 1. What kind of guidance, perspective or support can they provide you to help you make a more informed choice?

Consider the 6 P’s when selecting a course of study Peers 1. Don’t follow your friends blindly. Their passions, strengths and interests may be different from yours. Hence the course they select might not be the best fit for you.

Consider the 6 P’s when selecting a course of study Plan 1. Plan ahead, where do you see yourself after graduation? 2. What actions can you take to increase the likelihood of reaching your destination?

Sec 3 N(T) Course Subject Type Core (4) Compulsory Elective (1) Optional Elective (1) Science (5 -6) Non-Science English Mother Tongue Elementary Maths Computer Applications Science D&T Elements of Business Skills (EBS) * With effect from 2014, Social Studies is also offered as a non-examinable subject.

Sec 2 Streaming Exercise • carried out after EOY exams • based on overall Sec 2 combined results • by students’ preference & merit • Results of Streaming released in 1 st week of School Holidays Subject Option forms to be: • given after Term 3 CA 2 (after Sept Holidays) • submitted to FT Term 4 Week 1

Important Dates • Mid-Year Exams : 8 – 16 May • Marking Day : 17 May • Parent-Teacher Conference: 31 May • Term 3 EL Oral Exam : 31 July Common Tests : 19 – 22 Aug • Term 4 MT Oral Exam : 23 – 25 Sept End of Year Exams: 2 -11 Oct

Where am I ? Attitude (Behaviours) Want to Learn High Don’t want to Learn Scorer Slacker Survivor Squatter Aptitude (Abilities) Low

Where am I ? Attitude (Behaviours) Want to Learn • Do more challenging questions • Spend more time on weaker subjects • Practice top-schs’ papers • Tutor your peers • I can, I want, I will ! High Don’t want to Learn Scorer Slacker Survivor Squatter • You know “U Can”, Let’s do it! • Imagine your future & work towards it! • Ask your parents to withdraw your privilege Aptitude (Abilities) Low • Make appointment with teachers • More practice on assessment books • Improve study methods • Do self test & check • Change your thinking, Change your life • Dialogue with your Parents/Trs • Be Receptive to disciplinary measures

Mental Stress – Root Cause 1. Get real about what is Expectation actually happening 2. Stop worrying about the “What ifs’” Stress Reality 3. Manage Expectation – keep it realistic False Expectations Appearing Real “I have found that using these three steps offers a powerful antidote to much of the daily stress people encounter. When you use these methods, you'll lighten your load, focus your energy on the task at hand, and breathe easier for a more productive day overall” Paul Lavoie

• Take time to reinforce goal with your child • Motivate them to study - Give positive encouragement. - Praise for their effort - Promise reasonable and appropriate rewards for good results - Show that you’ve to work hard to support the family and their education Support from parents

• Attention to their needs and problems - Take care of their physical health. - Do not place excessive high expectation resulting in mental stress - Do not let them get distracted or into unnecessary Boy-Girl relationship - Ensure they do not mix with wrong friends who are not interested in studies Support from parents

• Supervise their studies at home - Ensure they’ve a revision time-table & follow it closely - Ensure they set target & work towards it - Monitor revision progress by checking on test dates, test marks, completion of assignment - Leave your contact with the FTs and STs so that teachers can give immediate feedback to you whenever needed - They don’t waste time at home in leisure activities such as computer games or watching too much television Support from parents

• Support them in their studies - Get help from relatives or friends - Provide conducive environment at home for their study (study table, proper lighting) - Minimise household chores or duties for them - Get them to come to school and do not let them skip school just because they are late. Support from parents

• Morale and emotional support – Showing concern in appropriate ways – Trust your children • Open communication – Have hear-to-heart talk • Good food, good rest – chicken of essence, ginseng • Role model /Encourage good habits routine – Sleep early; less computer/TV Support from parents

Juying Parents Support Group

• Collaboration with School Family Education (SFE) • 1 June, Saturday 4. 30 – 5. 30 pm : Workshop by SFE “Managing Expectations” 6. 00 – 8. 00 pm : BBQ Juying Parents Support Group

Success Factors for Students • • • Attitude Believe in yourself Conscientious, Consistent Dreams, Aspirations & Hopes Expectations – realistic & challenging First thing first Goal setting Humility “I” & my future…

Together We Will Succeed!