Meet-the-Parents Session...SEMESTER 2 Term 3 Term 4 July Sec 2 EL Oral Exams Assessment 12 Sept CCA stand down 15 to 19 Aug Common Test 2 Assessment 16 Sept MT Oral - 2E 2NA Assessment

Secondary Two20 Feb 2016

Meet-the-Parents Session

Sec 2 Deputy Year Head

Mr Marc Ong

Programme Outline

Dates of Key Events

Assessment

2017 Sec 3 Subject Combinations

Academic & Co-Curricular Programmes

ALP & LLP

Partnership with Parents

Parent-Teacher Interaction

KEY DATES TO TAKE NOTE

Semester 1Semester 2

Term 1 Term 2

22 Feb to 25 Feb

Common Test 1

Assessment 4-8 April MT Fortnight Programme

26 Feb SembawangYouth Run

Programme 13 Apr Green Outreach Programme

Programme

7 & 10 March

Public Speaking Workshop

ALP 14 Apr ABC Water Trail -2NA/NT

Programme

14 to16March

Emerging Leaders Camp

Programme 21 Apr MT Oral – 2E & 2NA

Assessment

28 April MT Oral -2NT Assessment

25 April CCA Stand Down Assessment

29 April

6 – 12 May

EL/SS AdvancedpapersMid year exams

Assessment

20 May SMB Youth Games

Programme

Semester 1

SEMESTER 2Term 3 Term 4

July Sec 2 EL Oral Exams

Assessment 12 Sept CCA stand down

15 to 19 Aug

Common Test 2

Assessment 16 Sept MT Oral - 2E 2NA

Assessment

27 Sept MT Oral -2NT

Assessment

30 Sept7 Oct to 13 Oct

EL Advanced paperEnd Year Exams

Assessment

24 – 26 Oct Sports Education Programme (SEP)

Programme

ASSESSMENT

Assessment Weighting

Promotion Criteria

Test and Exam Schedule

Lower Sec Humanities Assessment

MTL Assessment

Conduct Grading

Assessment Weighting

EX & N(A)

CA1 10%

CA2 5%

SA1 25%

CA3 15%

SA2 45%

Total 100%

N(T)

15%

5%

30%

20%

30%

100%

Promotion CRITERIA

Stream Criteria

Express Pass English Language and 50% pass in overall

Normal (Academic)

Either pass English Language and 2 other subjects

Or pass 4 subjects

Normal (Technical)

Pass 2 subjects, one of which must be English Language or Mathematics

Common Test ScheduleTERM 1 WEEK 8 (22/2 – 25/2)TERM 3 WEEK 8 (15/8 – 19/8)

Subjects Tested

English Language

Mother Tongue & Basic Mother Tongue

Science

Mathematics

Computer Applications

Examination Dates:Mid-Year Examination:

Advanced Paper – English Language : 29 April 2016

Other Subjects: 6 – 12 May 2016

End-of-Year Examination:

Advanced Paper- English Language : 30 Sep 2016

Other Subjects: 7 Sep – 13 Oct 2016

Lower Secondary HUMANITIES Assessment 2016

Continual Assessment (CA) Semestral Assessment (SA) Total

PercentageAssessment Modes

Graded Tasks, Class Tests, Historical/Geographical

InvestigationExamination AfL + AoL

CA 1* or CA 3 CA 2 or CA 4 SA 1* or SA 2 CA + SA

25% 40% 35% 100%

65% 35% 100%

• Alignment with MOE’s 21CC and assessment guidelines• Balanced approach:

Assessment for Learning (AfL); i.e. formative – Continual Assessment(CA)

Assessment of Learning (AoL); i.e. summative – Semestral Assessment(SA)

*Modular: Sec 1 History & Sec 2 Geography: CA 1, CA 2, & SA 1; Sec 1 Geography & Sec 2 History: CA 3, CA 4, & SA 2

Our Expectations:

1. Regular school attendance (Including CCA)

2. Punctual for all school activities

3. Good conduct at all times

4. Proper grooming

5. Prompt submission of assignments

Conduct Grading

Determined by your child’s/ward’s

1. School attendance

2. CCA Attendance – at least 75%

3. Punctuality

4. General Behaviour in & outside class

5. Grooming

6. Daily assignments –punctuality & quality

SECONDARY 3 (2017 )

SUBJECT COMBINATION

Express

Normal Academic

Normal Technical

Streaming

How can the Careers Fair help in your

Child’s Subject Combination Choices?• The Careers Fair allows you to understand more of the courses

offered by the Tertiary Institutions

• You will be able to make better decisions on what subject

combination to opt for.

For example, Criteria for Poly admission: L1R2B2

Eg of courses

Business Sciences,

Engineering,

IT

Media & Design

R1 Elementary Mathematics or

Additional Mathematics

R2 Combined Humanities

POA

Science

Food & Nutrition

Design & Technology

Science

Art

B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA

SECONDARY 3

EXPRESS

Sec 3 Express

Subject Components

Core Subjects English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics

4th Subject: Science (s)

*Chem (SPA) & Phy (SPA) must be taken with A Maths

Chemistry (SPA) and Physics (SPA)*

OR Science (Physics / Chemistry)

5th Subject: Combined Humanities

(Compulsory)

Social Studies + History Elective

OR Social Studies + Geography Elective

Subject Components

Core Subjects English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics

6th SubjectPrinciple of Accounts (POA)

OR Additional Mathematics*

OR Literature in English

7th Subject

Available only if allocated combined science

Art

OR Design & Technology (DT)

OR Food & Nutrition (FN)

Sec 3 Express

Entry Criteria

Subject Entry Criteria

Chemistry (SPA)

& Physics (SPA)

Science Marks –75% or better

English Language Marks – 55% or better

Additional

MathematicsMathematics Marks –70% or better

SECONDARY 3

NORMAL (A)

Subject Components

Core Subjects English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics

Science (Physics / Chemistry)

5th Subject: Combined Humanities

(Compulsory)

Social Studies + History Elective

OR Social Studies + Geography Elective

6th Subject

Art

OR Design & Technology (DT)

OR Food & Nutrition (FN)

OR Principles of Accounts (POA)

Sec 3 Normal(A)

Subject Components

Core Subjects English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics

Science (Physics / Chemistry)

Principle of Accounts (POA)

Mathematics Marks – 60% or better

Entry Criteria

N(A) Students to Offer

‘O’ levels Subjects

• Our School takes a more customised approach

towards the teaching of N(A) students.

• School will allow students to be stretched in their

area of strengths and better prepare them for post-

secondary education.

• Students who are strong in specific subjects will be

allowed to offer these subjects (namely Maths,

Science & Mother Tongue) at the ‘O’ levels.

Subject Entry Criteria

‘O’ Levels Maths• Maths Marks – 80% or better

• Pass EL

‘O’ Levels Science • Science Marks – 75% or better

• Pass EL

‘O’ Levels Mother Tongue

• Mother Tongue Marks – 80% or better

• Pass EL

Entry Criteria –

N(A) Students to Offer

‘O’ levels Subjects

SECONDARY 3

NORMAL (T)

Sec 3 Normal(T)Subject Components

Core Subjects English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics

Computer Application (CPA), Science

6th Subject

ART

OR

Food Studies (FS)

OR

Design & Technology (DT)

Time Line for Streaming (Tentative)Dates

(Tentative)Process

19 May Sec 2 Streaming Survey

19 Oct Issue Letter to Parents on Sec 3 Subject Combinations for 2017

19 Oct to

25 Oct

Students key in options into Learning Management System

3 Nov Release of Streaming Results

3 Nov – 9 Nov Submit Appeal Forms to General Office for Request Of Change of Subject Combination

17 Nov Release of Final Appeal Results

Frequently Asked Questions

(FAQs)

Qn 1 (Express): My child is interested in Biology. Will the school be able to offer Biology?

If there are sufficient students (20 students or more) interested in offering in

• Biology (SPA)

• Or Science (Biology/Chemistry)

The school will consider opening up a class for this subject. A survey will be conducted in May to find out the preference of the students

Qn 2: How is the allocation of subjects done?

Merit

Based on Sec 2 Subject overall results

• students who perform better will have priority (rank first) over those who perform less well

Choice

• 1st choice will be considered if your results meet the subject criteria

Vacancy

• Take-up rate: a subject will not be offered if the take-up rate is not met

• Availability of teachers: a subject will have a maximum class size (of 40) if many students opt for it. Coursework subjects e.g.: D&T and F&N will have a maximum class size of 20.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

English Language

Mother Tongue

Mathematics

Science

Humanities

Physical Education

Key Programmes – English Language

EL Fiesta in April • To develop confident speakers

• To engage & develop a sense of love for the language.

• A platform to showcase the talents of students in EL oral skills. (Public speaking and EL related activities

Enables students to learn authentically via visual and auditory modes

Promotes self-directed and collaborative learning

To develop 21st century competencies of communication, collaboration and information

Language Portal – English (we-Learn EN[a]BLER) and iMTL

Key Programmes – EL & MTL

Key Programmes – Mother Tongue Fortnight

Promote the usage and learning

of Mother Tongue Languages

Inculcate a deep

sense of

rootedness and

appreciation of

mother tongue

language and

culture.

MathematicsWe equip our students with Mathematical skills, processes and concepts to solve problems in a variety of contexts within and outside the classroom.

We want our students to be Lifelong Mathematics Learners

Through the use of manipulatives (Algecards), the students are able to gain greater proficiency in the algebra concepts and skills.

Mathematics

Science Centre Enrichment & Omnimax Theatre Science Show

2E – In April

Key Programmes – Science

Promoting Inquiry Based Learning

ABC Water Trail for Secondary

2NA and 2NT – In April

Key Programmes – Science

Promoting Inquiry Based Learning

Normal Technical Hydroponics ProgrammeTerm 1 – Sec 2 (Salad Greens)

Key Programmes – Science

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)-Project Work

(PW) Geography: Secondary 2

Geographical Investigation (GI) on Housing

Video production to

document and

present their findings,

as well as a form of

assessment

GI ALP-Project Work

(PW) constitutes 30%

of Continual

Assessment (CA)

SS N(T) Graded

Performance Task

Due date for video

product: T1 Wk 10

House Meetings – Term 1 & 2

SMB Youth Games – Term 2

Key Programmes – Physical Education

Youth Run – Term 1Olympic Fiesta – Term 4Key Programmes – Physical Education

Sports Education Programme(SEP) – Post EOY Exams

Key Programmes – Physical Education

Promoting Physical Health

and Sporting Spirits

Dragon Boat (24-26 Oct)

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMES

Student Well – Being

Student Leadership

Student Well-Being Student

Leadership

SMB’s Approaches to Student Well -

Being

• Games Time

• Circle Time

• One to One InteractionTSR

Student Health Advisor Programme

• Discipline with Dignity

• Restorative Approach

Student Management

CCA Policy

AED (Counselling) ASE

SMB’s approach to Student Management

Discipline with dignity

- Students to develop respect for self and others

- Students to understand that life is about making responsible choices and taking responsibility for our choices.

Restorative Approach

- proactive approach towards building positive relationship

- towards a school-wide approach- encouraging student participation - Develop self awareness through reflective

approach

SMB’s approach to Student Management

Games Time

One to One interaction

Approaches to Student Well - Being

Striving towards Holistic Development

Approaches to Student Well - Being

Circle Time is a school wide practice

to improve TSR and peer relationship

through:• engaging students in meaningful conversation

• giving opportunities for everyone to speak up

• hearing their views and understanding their

value system

• reaching common consensus for class issues

Student Health Advisor Programme

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Fully supported by MOE

Managed by a trained nurse, Ms Hazera

Provide guidance and advise students on health-related issues

Available on Thursday and Friday

AED (Counselling)Mrs Ngoh Wai Fong

Sec 2 & 4/5

After School Engagement (ASE) Programme

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To provide a more conducive social environment for students to be better engaged after school hours

CCA Policy

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Compulsory participation in ONE CCA

CCA Attendance is linked to CONDUCT GRADE

Failure to attend CCA regularly (<75%) will result in Fair Conduct Grade

Fair Conduct Grade will not qualify for awards eg Edusave Awards and other benefits.

Learning for Life Programme @SMB

• Nurturing Community Leaders through VIA and

Outdoor Education

Learning for Life Programme @SMB

• Encapsulate the school’s vision

“Inspiring Leaders, Active Contributors”

• Nurturing Student Leaders who are:

– Innovative in problem solving

– Confident and effective in communication

– Caring for their peers and the community

Learning for Life Programme @SMB• Outdoor cooking

Sec 2 Community Related Project Work

Inspiring Leaders, Active Contributors

Key Programmes – Community Engagement

Sec 2NA/NT Values-in-Action@ Sree Narayana Home

Inspiring Leaders, Active Contributors

Key Programmes – Community Engagement

Learning for Life Programme @SMB

• PE outdoor classroom

Class Leaders (CL)• Chairman• V. Chairman 1• V. Chairman 2

Green Ambassadors (GA)

CCA Leaders (CCAL)

Student Councillors

(SC)

ICT Ambassadors (ICTA)

CCE Ambassadors (CCEA)

• CE Ambassadors• Class CCE Reps

CommunityOf

Leaders

Subject Reps (SR)

Special Project

Leader (SPL)

STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME EMERGING LEADERS CAMP

• 6 types of Leadership• Student Councillors• CCA Leaders • Class Leaders • CCE Ambassadors • ICT Ambassadors • Green Ambassadors

• 14 – 16 March 2016• Provide Leadership

Training • Bonding among and

within different types of student leaders

MR JIMMY LEE (VP)

Partnership with parents

Partnership with Parents

You’re the most important person in your child’s life

Encourage and support your child to:◦ lead a healthy lifestyle

◦ participate actively in school based activities

◦ be present and punctual for school (reporting time 7:15 am)

◦ submit quality work punctually

Parents to ensure◦ close monitoring and supervision

◦ time for parent-child bonding

◦ open communication with child

3 Key Messages

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1. What you are doing here is

important.

2. You can do it with effective

effort.

3. I am not giving up on you even if

you give up on yourself.

Keeping in touch• Reaching you

• announcements: http://www.sembawangsec.moe.edu.sg

• Termly letter from the Principal

• SMS Broadcast

• Reaching us• Tel: 6 756 6760

• Email: sembawang_ss@moe.edu.sg

• Main point of contact: Form Teachers

Parents-in- Education PortalThis portal provides many relevant articles & information on parenting tips & tertiary education options. (Link from school website)

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/

Download the PIE apps on Apps Store or Playstore

Special thanks to the following institutions :-

PARENT–Teacher InteractionVenue : Classroom

5 minutes

interaction

with

your child’s

Form Teacher