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MEET-THE-PARENTSSESSION
Secondary 4
15 March 2019
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Sharing by HOD/Year Head
CULTURE OF CARE
GratitudePositive
Relationships
Student Well-being
Support Structures
POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
• Building Positive Teacher-Student & PeerRelationships
oSt Nicks culture姐妹同心 (Sisterly Love)oLeverage Enrichment programmes, Form
Teacher Guidance Period, Learning Journeys,CCA
oEnhance positive school experience andstrengthen relationships
GRATITUDE
• 饮水思源
• Grateful people are happier people
oWe teach our students to appreciate the littleblessings in life
• Gratitude Moments and Gratitude Notes
oPen Gratitude Moments in their Student Diaryweekly and Gratitude Notes to individuals andorganisations termly
STUDENT WELL-BEING
• Finding out and meeting needs of our students
oConduct Focus Group Discussions, Dialogue with AYH , YH Team Time, VP Engagement sessions to understand students’ concerns and needs
oUse feedback to customise or refine programmes
oEncourage student initiatives, e.g. Colourful Friday, no Homework Day @ Youth Day
SUPPORT STRUCTURES
• Pastoral Support
• Academic Support
• Mindfulness
oHelp students keep calm & manage theiremotions, as part of self-regulation
• Parent-Teacher Partnership
oEnhance the pastoral and academic support forour charges
oHelp our growing teens to become self-directedlearners who strive for excellence
CYBER WELLNESS
Source: Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education
Cyber Wellness refers to the positive well-being of internet users based on:
A WHOLE-SCHOOL APPROACH− Implement CW Curriculum− Conduct school-wide programmes − Identify and mitigate cyber issues early and
proactively− Develop critical mass of student ambassadors
For Students
− Appoint a Cyber Wellness Coordinator (CWC)
− Build Capacity of Teachers, Student Development Team and ICT Team
For Teachers
− Communicate to parents on cyber issues and trends
− Emphasise shared responsibility between schools and parents to guide and support children
For Parents
PARENTS’ ROLE IN PREVENTING CYBER BULLYING
• Stay informed of digital trends
• Maintain good communication with your child to:
✓Guide her to become a responsible digital learner, and choose healthy & safe online activities
✓Keep the channel open for her to seek help from you
For more information and tips on Cyber Wellness, please visit: http://chijstnicholasgirls.moe.edu.sg/secondary/student-development/cyber-wellness
SHARING BY PSG
OP: Vivien Lee
9652 2907
IP: Novi Liu
9862 6117
Sec 4 events in 2019:
❖ Mouthful of Love (MOL)
to raise funds for P6 and Sec 4 Luv
Packs
❖ Luv Packs
a personalized momento by our own
PSG for our Sec 4 girls
Sec 4 events in 2019:❖ Night study
to provide a conducive revision
environment and support for our girls
in preparing for their final exams
❖ Graduation night
to assist with decoration for the event
MOUTHFUL OF LOVE MENU
GAYATRI FISH HEAD CURRY
KOBEPI
First Class Salt Baked Chicken
❖ Order forms will be given out on
Monday, 25 March 2019
❖ Submission of order forms at Spiral
Staircase during recess on
Thursday, 28 March 2019 &
Friday, 29 March 2019
❖ Food collection on Friday, 26 April 2019
LUV PACK (a personalised, handmade
momento with encouraging notes)
PREPARATION OF LUV PACK
❖ Crafting sessions during school hours
between Apr-Aug/Sep to prepare
graduation momentos for our girls
❖ Parent volunteers are welcome to
help
❖ Parents to meet occasionally in
the mornings for consolidation
and progress updates
❖ The crafts can be done at home
PREPARATION OF LUV PACK
NIGHT STUDY
❖ To start in Term 3 Week 1 till 2 weeks
before start of O-levels exams
❖ Parents as chaperon from 6.30pm-
9.00pm
❖ No need to provide food as canteen
stall will be open
❖ Hot drinks and snacks are
provided
❖ Please sign up to volunteer at the
end of this session
GRADUATION NIGHT
Thursday 21 November 2019Orchard Hotel
YOUR TIME AND PARTICIPATION IN
THESE PROJECTS MEAN A LOT
TO OUR GIRLS….
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR GIRLS BY
SIGNING UP USING
THE LINK OR THE QR CODE
PROVIDED OVERPAGE. THANK YOU!
https://bit.ly/2VzlogT
❖ STEP 1: Please scan QR Code or key in the link
below to submit your Parent Consent Form (PCF) and indicate the area you can help with:
HOW TO SUPPORT OUR GIRLS
❖ Step 2:
- Add Secondary 4 Level Rep
number to your contact list to
receive Broadcast messages
oMs Vivien Lee (OP) : 9652 2907
oMs Novi Liu (IP) : 9862 6117
❖ Form submission period: 2 January 2019 – 30 March 2019 (Secondary Section)
INTEGRATED PROGRAMMESecondary 4
Principal’s Address
Where Are We Now?
Secondary 4 – A Culmination
Personal Mastery
Talent Development
Forging Lifelong Friendships
Leaving a Legacy
Where Do We Want To Go?
Vision
Girls of Grace Women of Strength Leaders with Heart
娴雅少女坚毅巾帼仁爱领袖
• Values-Driven• Resilient & Adaptive • Dares to Experiment &
Innovate• Compassionate &
Inclusive• Leads for the Betterment
of Society• Bilingual Talent with a
Global Outlook
How Do We Get There?
• Languages
• Math & Sciences
• Humanities & the Arts
Core Academic Programme
• Philosophy of Knowledge
• Emerging Asia
• Current Affairs
• Cultural Intelligence
World Readiness Programme
• Leadership Development
• ECG
• CCAs
Lifeskills, Character, Citizenship Programme Fu
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The Joint Integrated Programme
World Readiness ProgrammeIP Year Cultural
IntelligenceEmerging
AsiaCurrent Affairs
Philosophy of Knowledge
1 CQ Teens 1 Conversational Malay 1
Self, Community &
Nation
2 CQ Teens 2 ConversationalMalay 2
Good Governance & Public Policy
3 CQ Teens 3 Diversity & Managing Diversity
Western & Eastern
Philosophy
4 CQ Teens 4 Regional Studies
Living in a Globalised
World
Passion Pursuit
Passion Pursuit @ St Nicks
Component 1: VIA
Component 2: PP Modules
Component 3: Research & Mentorship Programme
Yr 1: Interdisciplinary Group Work
Yr 2: Fundamentals of Research
Yr 3 & 4: School-based / External research & mentorship
• Cohort-wide school programmes
• School-based elective modules• Student-initiated electives • External programmes
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School-Based VIA Programme
Talent Development
Discovering & BuildingFoundational Skills and Exposure
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Curious & ExploringEngaging and Verifying Interests
Enthusiastic & PerformingSupporting Maturing Strengths and Interests
Passionate & SoaringElevating Expertise & Passion
Talent Development Programme (IP Year 3 & 4)
Domain Programmes Scholarships/Awards
Languages • MOE Bicultural Studies Programme (C) • BSP Scholarship
Humanities & the Arts
• MOE Music Elective Programme• Humanities Talent Development
Programme (school-based)• MOE Humanities & Social Sciences
Research Programme • MOE Creative Arts Programme
• Humanities Scholarship
• MEP Scholarship
Math & Science
• MOE Science Mentorship Programme • A*STAR Research Exposure Programme• DSTA Young Defence Scientists
Programme• Math & Science Olympiads
• Young Defence ScientistsProgramme Scholarship
• A*STAR Science Award
Lifeskills, Character & Citizenship Development
Student Development
Values Education
Spiritual Formation CCA Citizenship
Education
Student Leadership
CyberwellnessValues In
Action
Gratitude Moments
Sexuality Education
Enrichment and Life Skills Workshops
Education & Career
Guidance
Form Teacher
Guidance
Period
Career and Education Guidance
• For all✓ CCE Lessons and Leadership workshops ✓ My Skills Future Portal: Profiling and careers
information
• S1: Self-Discovery• S2: Alumni Camp & Career Fairs• S3: Job Attachment Programme• S4: Careers Day, Post-Secondary Pathways Talks &
Booths
Recognition for Holistic Education
LEAPS 2.0 FrameworkLEadership, Achievement, Participation, Service
• For more details, please refer to➢ p.49 of Student Handbook and/or➢ MOE website https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-
source/document/education/programmes/co-curricular-activities/leaps-2.pdf
School provides opportunities, encourages and guides students tofully develop themselves via LEAPS.
CCA Stand Down and Leadership Handover
• CCA stand down: Term 2, Week 5• Students encouraged to make the most of their final lap in
CCA• Develop their juniors, strengthen culture of sisterly love
• CCA leadership handover ceremony: 26 Jul 2019
Starting from 2019, the CCA commitment period for all IP-DSA students is 4 years. IP students are still expected to commit to their IP school/programme for six years.
Assessment Matters
Assessment Weightings
Absence from tests / examinations must be covered by a medical certificate valid for the period of absence, stating that student is unfit for the assessment.
Secondary 4 AA% MYA% AA% EYA%
English Language, Literature (E), Chemistry, Biology, Physics 10 25 10 55
Higher Chinese Language 15 30 55
Geography, History 10 20 15 55
Mathematics, Additional Mathematics 10 30 5 55
Higher Music, Art 20 25 55
Promotion to EJC
Promotion to JC1 is based on students’ overall Yr 3-4 performance derived from AAs, Mid-Year Assessments and Year-End examinations.
Minimum attainment level:
• Average cumulative academic mark* of 65% for best 6 subjects**
• Cumulative academic mark of 50% for any two of the remaining subjects (inclusive of EL)
• Fulfil all World Readiness Programme and Passion Pursuit requirements * 30% of Year 3 overall mark + 70% of Year 4 overall mark ** Must include 1 first language, 1 Math, 1 Science and 1 Humanities subjectCCA may be included as the 7th subject.
Registration for O Level Exams
Based on SEAB guidelines, IP students may be registered for up to 3 ‘O’ Level subjects from the following list as school candidates:
• Higher Mother Tongue Language • Foreign Language (3rd Language students) • Higher Art or Higher Music (AEP/MEP students)
Students currently studying in government schools will be unable to register as private candidates
The Journey AheadMAY • Mid-Year Assessments
3 – 4 JUN • MEP Practical Prelim Exam
3 JUL • HCL Prelim Oral Exam
29 JUL – 2 AUG • HCL Oral Exam (O-Level)
AUG • Prelim Exams for ‘O’ Level Subjects
16-20 SEP • IP Study Leave
SEP-OCT • IP EOY Promotion Exams
OCT-NOV • ‘O’ Level Written Exams
21 NOV • GRAD NIGHT☺
Dates may be subjected to further changes. Please refer to the latest updates from the school.
School Support for Graduating Students
• MEP practical review• Supplementary lessons• Remedial• Night study• IP consolidation and review• Home study leave• Additional preparation for O-Level HCL written exam• GEMS programme for mentoring and support• Holistic well-being and stress management
Learn for Life
Changes At A Glance
Adjustments to assessment weightings
Changes At A Glance
• Have more time and space to deepen their learning, especially in the transition years (i.e. P3, P5, S1 and S3).
Changes Aim To Help Our Students
• Better enjoy the process of learning and develop dispositions for lifelong learning.
• Support the use of a wider range of innovative and engaging teaching methods
Beyond Drill and Practice• Strong fundamentals• Spiral curriculum of skills and
knowledge• Critical thinking skills• Extensive exposure and
enrichment• Mindset of growth and intrinsic
motivation
Will My Child Be Ready For Examinations?
How will my Child’s Marks be Reflected in the Report Book?
WHAT’S OUT
Class and level mean
Minimum and maximum marks
Underlining of marks for subjects failed
Overall total marks and pass/fail results
Focus on the child’s learning
Focus on the child’s progress towards her goals
Helping Our Children Succeed
Build Resilience and Self-Efficacy
◆ Build a Growth Mindset❖Ability can be grown through effort❖Setbacks and mistakes are opportunities for
learning and growth❖Take feedback positively, not defensively
❖Be inspired, not threatened, by others’ success
Progress NOT
PerfectionSelf - Care
Space to problem solve
Work Closely and Constructively with the School
• Balance school commitments with external commitments to allow personal time for consolidation and reflection
• Discussion about interests, careers
• Share important information with the teachers
• Teachers need time and space to do their job well, and encouragement too! (To contact them before 7pm on weekdays)
• Join the PSG (Parents@St Nicks)
Parents Gateway
Parents Gateway• Download Mobile App • Parents can access school
announcements, consent forms• Progressive onboarding
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