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1 February 2018

Sec Three Form Teacher’s Briefing

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Agenda

1. Introduction to Form Teacher(s)

2. Time-table structure3. Important Events & Dates for the Level

4. Parents’ Handbook 2018

5. Student Handbook 20186. Reading Culture @BGSS7. CDAC & Mendaki Tuition Scheme

8. School & FT Expectations9. Daily Attendance

10. Parents’ Portal (AsknLearn)

11. How you as a parent can support your child

1. Introduction to Form Teacher(s)

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2. Time-table Structure

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Sec 3Exp Time-Table Structure

Sec 3NA Time-Table Structure

Sec 3NT Time-Table Structure

3. Important Events & Dates for the Level

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Sports Day@Bedok Stadium: 9 March (Fri morning)

Speech Day: 13 April (Fri evening)

Mid-Year Examinations: 2 May - 10 May

Parent-Teacher Conference : 24 May (Thur evening)

End of Year Examinations: 28 Sept, 2 - 10 Oct

Parent-Teacher Conference: 25 Oct (Thur evening)

Continuation of Lesson (3 Express): 29 Oct – 9 Nov

Outward Bound School (OBS) : 26 Nov – 30 Nov

Please refer to School calendar on the BGSS website forthe updated schedule.

Important Events & Dates for Sec 3

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School Calendar 2018

http://www.bedokgreensec.moe.edu.sg

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Sec 3 Overseas VIA Trip

Classes Date

3E5, 3T1 22 Oct 2018 – 24 Oct 2018

3E2, 3E3 24 Oct 2018 – 26 Oct 2018

3N2, 3E1 29 Oct 2018 – 31 Oct 2018

3N3 31 Oct 2018 – 2 Nov 2018

3E4, 3N1 7 Nov 2018 – 9 Nov 2018

• Location: Bintan

• Duration: 3D2N

• Tentative schedule is as follows:

Note that all arrangements are subjected to confirmation, depending on local

conditions at the time.

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MOE-OBS Sec 3

Programme 2018

BEDOK GREEN SECONDARY SCHOOL

INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY

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Learning Outcomes and Objectives

• Commit to play an active role in the improvement of community and environment.

• Build friendships with students from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds to achieve team goals in an inclusive manner.

• Be able to deal with challenges positively through self-directed learning and making right choices to influence their circumstances.

ResilienceSocial

Cohesion

Concerned Citizen

Confident Person

INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY

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Programme Details

Participants: All Secondary 3 students

Dates: 26 – 30 November 2018 (5D4N)

Cost: $100

$50 to be paid by students (payable by Edusave)

$50 paid by school

This programme is compulsory for all secondary 3 students.

A compulsory medical checkup will be arranged by the school approximately 3 months before the programme.

Estimated at $20 per student will be paid by the school

A briefing will be arranged in semester 2.

4. Parents’ Handbook 2018

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Promotes communication & understanding betweenschool & parents

Soft copy of Parents’ Handbook updated on a yearlybasis & uploaded at: www.bedokgreensec.moe.edu.sg

Other updates on schedules and events are availablein school website

Parents’ Handbook 2018

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Parents’ Handbook 2018

http://www.bedokgreensec.moe.edu.sg

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Contents of the Parents’ Handbook 2018:

About BGSS

Student Discipline

Assessment & Promotion

CCA schedule

Useful contacts (e.g. staff list & contact numbers,student services, parent support group, bookshop,school uniform vendor).

Parents’ Handbook 2018

5. Student Handbook 2018

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Student Planner 2018: Facilitate 2-way communication

Check your child’s Student Planner regularlyas it contains:o Record of Homework & Comments by teachers

(Planner Section)

o School Rules & Regulations (page 69-81)

o Assessment & Promotion Criteria (page 85-86)

o Goals & Targets set by your child (pages 87-93)

o CCA Information (pages 103-111)

Student Planner 2018:

Facilitate 2-way communication

6. Reading Culture @ BGSS

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BUILDING A READING CULTURE

@BGSS

STUDENTS READING

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Opportunities for students to read

Opportunities for students to share

Acknowledging and promoting good reading habits

Availability of and access to a variety of reading materials

Reading role models

Programme Objectives:

1. to cultivate the habit of reading

2. to enable students to

experience the joy of reading

3. to nurture critical and reflective

readers

4. to widen students’ general

knowledge and global

awareness

Reading @ BGSS …where every student is a reader

Beyond EL lessonsStudents to read :

• While waiting for lessons to begin.

• While waiting for Assembly, before flag-raising

• Free periods

• Waiting for an activity to begin

How parents can help• Remind your child to bring a book to school

every day.• Encourage your child to tell you about the

book they are reading at the moment. • Share with him/her about what you have

read or are reading now. • Give them opportunities to have access to

books.

“The whole world opened to me when I learned to read.”

Mary McLeod Bethune

7. CDAC & Mendaki Tuition Scheme

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• The school in collaboration with CDAC and Mendaki is providing a collaborative tuition programme for only BGSS students

• Open to all Singapore and Singapore PR students of all races.• FAS students may request for fee waiver or partially subsidized fees • Details:o Every Saturday [ (Mendaki wef 20 Jan 2018) & (CDAC wef 24 Feb 2018) ] o Currently, 2NT, 3NT & 4NT classes in morning ( 9.00 am to 12.15 pm)o Sec 2 & 3NA and Sec 2, 3,4Exp classes in afternoon (12.30 pm to 3.45pm)o Mainly EL ,Maths,Science, Add Maths, (Phy/Chem) o We hope to open Sec 1Exp, 1NA, 1NT , 4NA and 5NA classes(at least 6

students to start a class). Do register! Forms at general office. Next intake will start on 3rd March.

o If your child register after the 10th of the month, he/she will start the month after next. Eg. Child registers on 11th Jan to 10th Feb will start classes on the 1st week of March.

Collaborative Tuition

Programme (CTP)

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8. School and FT expectations

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We would like our students to be neat & presentable in theirappearance.

Boys should have short hair while girls should tie their hairneatly if it is long.

Socks Only school socks/white socks which are higher than theankles are allowed.

Shoes Only completely black track/canvas shoes (no logo orstripes of other colours) with black shoelaces/Velcro fasteningsare allowed.

Shoelaces, rather than Velcro fastenings, are recommendedas they are more secure and safer for physical activities.

School & FT Expectations

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Please refer to the Student Handbook 2018 for details of theschool expectations for students.

Your child’s Form Teacher(s) may have set some expectationsfor the class as well.

School & FT Expectations

9. Daily Attendance

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Daily Attendance

- Regular and punctual attendance - Optimise their learning progression in school- Avoid taking leave of absence during term time to

travel abroad- For urgent cases, please submit a letter addressed

to the Principal before the trip- Inform the FT or the general office if student is

unwell or not able to attend school

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Daily Attendance

- Automated SMS will be sent to you at 10.30 am

if your child is absent from school

- If you have kept your child at home because he/she is

sick or for some other valid reasons, pls provide the

medical certificate/letter of excuse when your child returns

to school

- If you know that your child is in school and suspect that

there is an error, please stay calm

- Contact the school’s general office at 6446 3301 to

verify your child’s attendance

10. Parents’ Portal

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Parents’ Portal (AsknLearn)

Mobile app/online platform to send out school notifications to parents & guardians

Eg. School events, parenting talks, etc

Currently in pilot phase

Important notifications and letters for parental consent will continue to be sent via hard copy

In the long run, we hope to gradually expand the scope of usage so as to better manage and meet parents’ and guardians’ needs

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Parents’ Portal

Launch the app. When the screens come on, key in the details as follows.

The first page will show “Organization”. Key in the school name Bedok Green Secondary School. When you are keying the school name, a drop down list with possible school names will appear. Select Bedok Green Secondary School

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Parents’ Portal

Download the AsknLearn Parents’ Portal mobile app and you

will be able to receive notifications from the school.

Section 1: Parent’s Login via the App

Please follow the steps in downloading the Asknlearn App.

Steps:

Download the Asknlearn App from iTunes or Play Store

OR Scan the QR Code below to download the apps.

iOS Users: Android Users:

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Parents’ Portal

Android Interface: iOS Interface:

•After selecting the school, key in the following details.User ID: Your Child’s BC NumberPassword (for first time Login): parents

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Parents’ Portal

Once you have logged in, kindly fill in the mandatory information to register.It is advisable to include your email addresses into the system. Kindly also reset your password for future logins. Click on the “Back” button to login to the Parent Portal using your new password.

11. How you as a parent can support your child

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How parents can help

Create a conducive study environment:

free from distractions & proper ventilation

good lighting with proper furniture

Help your child plan his/her studies wisely:

Help him/her set goals in a SMART way (Specific,Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound)

Ensure he/she completes all homework everyday

Even if there is no homework, you can engage yourchild to revise his lessons for that day

Work out a study timetable with your child

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How parents can help

Help your child manage expectations from self,parents, peers and the school positively:

Give recognition to his/her efforts & improvement

Take your child seriously when he/she is unable todo school work or feeling stressed

He/she could be feeling pressurised or experiencingemotional difficulties

Refer to the Form Teacher(s) if necessary

School may provide follow-up support throughSchool Counsellor

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How parents can help

Help your child develop a healthy mind & body

encourage him/her to exercise regularly

take short breaks of 5-15 min after studying for 40min

drink water regularly

ensure he/she gets 8-9 hours of sleep every night foroptimal learning and growth

Cyber Wellness

complete all schoolwork or any chores before usingelectronic devices

set reasonable boundaries on the responsible and safe use ofelectronic devices

Supporting Your Children’s Education and Career (ECG) Journey

Hand in Hand Journeying Together

Do you know…

• Your children’s dreams and aspirations?

• Your children’s interests, strengths and what he or she is passionate about?

• What your children want to be when they grow up?

Everyone has a set of unique attributes, but some of our children may not have discovered theirs. As parents, we can help them make informed choices in their ECG explorations.

• Get your children to reflect on these 3 ECG questions and discuss these important considerations with them to make informed decisions for their ECG pathways, and own them.

• What are my interests, abilities and passion?

• What industries and occupations would I like to explore?

• What are my education and career choices?

• What are the types of education opportunities available?

• Are the learning programmes offered by the institutions able to nurture my interests, abilities and passion?

• How can I utilize available resources to bring myself closer to my academic and career goals?

• How can I find out more about the education and career options I have in mind?

• Are there open houses, education fairs I can attend?

• Are there research I can do online to have a better understanding of the career development opportunities offered?

It is important for your children to know much you care about them and how willing you are to support them. Your child will have more confidence in making informed education and career decisions that match their interests, abilities and passion.

ECG Resource for Parents

A one-stop online portal with tools to help you discover your career interests, skills, work values and learning styles, gather information on industries and courses and tools to help students to make ECG plans

https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

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ECG Publications for Parents & Students

What’s NextTaking My Next Step Forward after My GCE ‘N’, ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levelhttps://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/whats-next/

A Guide for Parents in ECG Journeying with our Children, Achieving Their Aspirationshttps://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/ecg-parent-guide/

The Next Step ForwardNavigating Your Education and Career Pathwayshttps://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/next-step-forward/

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Please complete the query slip if you have specific queries which cannot be addressed immediately.

We will get back to you as soon as we may.

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Thank you!

Your guidance, encouragement & support is crucial to your child’s success!