Meet the Parents 2011 Sec 4NA (26 May 2011)

Welcome toDamai Secondary School

Parent Teacher MeetingSec 4NA

(26 May 2011)

Objectives of Meet-The-Parents Session

• To communicate school programmes planned for graduating classes.

• To harness support from parents to work hand-in-hand with school.

• To highlight to pupils the urgency of starting preparation early.

• To share on N(A) exam requirements for post-secondary courses.

• To create awareness of progression and career opportunities.

Outline of Presentation• 2010 GCE ‘N’ Level exam results• Overview of 2011 Mid Year Exam

Results• Promotion Criteria from 4NA to 5NA• Requirements for Post-Secondary

Education• School Programmes (Sec 4NA)• School Initiatives / Expectations• Meeting with your son’s/daughter’s

Form Teachers

2010 GCE ‘N’ Level Examination

Results

2010 GCE ‘N’ Level Examination

4NA Pupils Promoted to 5NA: 73.0%

(National: 70.9%)

2010 GCE 'N' Level ResultsDamai vs National

(Normal Academic) - Part I

96

100 10097.9

90.4

98.9

92.4

97.6

70

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90

100

EL CL ML Sc (Phy/ Chem)

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2010 GCE 'N' Level ResultsDamai vs National

(Normal Academic) - Part II

73.5

86.4

99

90.3

84.5

80.7

85.4

94.2

70

80

90

100

Maths A Maths Combined Hum POA

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2010 GCE 'N' Level ResultsDamai vs National

(Normal Academic) - Part III

100100

91.7 91.1

98.6

94.8

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90

100

D&T Art F&N

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Overview of 2011 Mid Year Exam Results

Sec 4 Normal Acad (% pass)

88.193.7 90.7

74

97.6 100

56.448.4

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90

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EL CL ML Sci (P/ C)

2010 2011

Sec 4 Normal Acad (% pass)

36.4

73.978.2

62.6

50 47.1

84.6

66.7

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100

A. Maths Maths POA D&T

2010 2011

Sec 4 Normal Acad (% pass)

19.727.1 25 28.1

71.4 71.4

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Hum (G/ SS) Hum (H/ SS) F&N Art

2010 2011

Progression Progression Opportunities AfterOpportunities After

Sec 4 N(A)Sec 4 N(A)

Progression Opportunities

Master National ITE Certificate (Master NITEC)

National ITE Certificate (NITEC)

GCE N(T) Level GCE N(A) LevelGCE ‘O’ Level

Preparatory

Course

Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher NITEC)

Diploma

Degree

GCE ‘A’ Level

Criteria for Criteria for Promotion fromPromotion from

Sec 4 NA to Sec 5 NASec 4 NA to Sec 5 NA

Promotion Criteria for Sec 4NA to Sec 5NA

a) Aggregate score of English, Maths and Best 3 (ELMAB3) subjects less than or equal 19

b) EL less than or equal Grade 5

Requirements for Admission to

Post-secondary Education

Junior Colleges & Junior Colleges & Millennia Millennia InstituteInstitute

Admission Requirements to JCs

Aggregate of 20 points or below for L1R5:

L1L1 English / Higher Mother TongueR1 HumanitiesR2 Mathematics / ScienceR3 Humanities / Mathematics / ScienceR4 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subject (Art, D&T,

F&N, Music etc; except RK & CCA)R5 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subject (except RK & CCA)

Admission Requirements to MIAggregate of 20 points or below for L1R4:

L1L1 English / Higher Mother TongueR1 Humanities / Mathematics / Science R2 Humanities / Mathematics / ScienceR3 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subject (Art, D&T, F&N, Music etc; except RK) or CCAR4 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subject (Art, D&T, F&N, Music etc; except RK) or CCA

** A1-A2 in CCA – 2 bonus points B3- C6 in CCA – 1 bonus point CCA may be used for computation of L1R4 if requirements of EL, MTL & Maths are satisfied.

Example 1 : GCE O LEVEL RESULTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE B3MOTHER TONGUE A2PHYSICS B4CHEMISTRY B4E MATHEMATICS A1A MATHEMATICS A2COMBINED HUMANITIES B3 BIOLOGY A2

B3

A1

B3A2

A2

Aggregate of L1R5 = 13Student qualifies for JC Admissionqualifies for JC Admission..

A2

Example 2 : GCE O LEVEL RESULTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE B3MOTHER TONGUE C5SCIENCE D7MATHEMATICS A2POA E8COMBINED HUMANITIES B3 D & T C6

B3

A2

B3

Aggregate of L1R5 = 26Student does not quality for JC Admissiondoes not quality for JC Admission..

C5

C6

D7

http://sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/html/JCAggregateRange.htm

L1R5 Aggregate Scores (With Bonus Points) of Students Admitted to JCs in 2010 Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

S/NO Junior College Arts

(Cut-Off Point)Science/IB

(Cut-Off Point)

1 Anderson JC 9 8

2 Anglo-Chinese JC 7 7

3 ACS (Independent) - 5

4 Catholic JC 11 10

5 Hwa Chong Institution 3 3

6 Innova JC 20 20

7 Jurong JC 13 15

8 Meridian JC 10 10

9 Nanyang JC 10 10

10 National JC 5 5

11 Pioneer JC 16 17

12 RI (JC) 3 3

13 Serangoon JC 16 16

14 St. Andrew's JC 9 9

15 Tampines JC 13 13

16 Temasek JC 7 6

17 Victoria JC 5 4

18 Yishun JC 20 20

Polytechnics

Requirements for Admission to Polytechnics (ELR2B2)

EL English Language

1st Group of Relevant Subjects (R1) Maths or A Maths

2nd Group of Relevant Subjects (R2) Architectural Technology(at least C6 for relevant subjects) Science subjects, Art, D &

TBusiness-Related CoursesHumanities subjects, POAScience-Based CoursesScience subjects, F & NTechnology CoursesScience subjects, D & T

Best 2 Subjects (B2) Best 2 other subjects (excluding CCA)

Courses Poly Course Code

2010 JAE COP

Chemical Engineering SP S70 12

Civil Engineering with Business SP S68 18

Business Studies NP N45 12

Tourism & Resort Management NP N72 10

Biomedical Sciences RP R14 22

Aerospace Avionics RP R20 25

Aerospace Electronics TP T50 14

Information Technology TP T30 19

Mass Media Management NYP C93 15

Nursing NYP C97 28

JAE 2010 Cut-Off Points (COP) for Poly Courses-- SAMPLE

 COP indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate score (including CCA bonus points) of the last student posted to the course under the 2010 JAE.

Requirements for Admission to

Post-secondary Education – Institute of Technical

Education

Requirements for Admission to ITE

(1) ELR1B3EL English LanguageRelevant Subject R1 Maths or A MathsBest 3 Subjects (B2) Best 3 other subjects (excluding CCA)(2) ELR2B2• EL + R2 (E Maths/A Math + Sci subj) + B2

(Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA)

Full Time NITEC Courses & Examples of Careers

1) NITEC In Aerospace Avionics- Aircraft Technician ; Avionics Technician2) NITEC in Applied Food Science- Food Technician ; Food Production Technician3) NITEC in Beauty Therapy- Beautician ; Manicurist ; 4) NITEC in Culinary Skills- Assistant chef ; Cook5) NITEC in Digital Animation

- 3D Animator ; Special Effects Artist6) NITEC in Electronics

- Electronics Servicing Technician

Full Time Higher NITEC Courses

Higher NITEC in Beauty & Spa Management Higher NITEC in Business Studies Higher NITEC in Hospitality Operations Higher NITEC in Leisure & Travel Operations Higher NITEC in Retail Merchandising Higher NITEC in Visual Merchandising Higher NITEC in Paramedic & Emergency

Care* (3 year & 3 month dual certificate with NITEC in Nursing – Special Admission Exercise only)

Lead Up to GCE ‘O’ & ‘N’ Levels

Date Event/Programme

26 May Sec 4 & 5 Parent-Teacher-Meeting And Talk

30th May GCE ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue Examination

1 Jul – 14 Jul GCE ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue Oral Examination

5 Jul – 15 Jul GCE ‘N’ Level English Oral Examination

19 Jul GCE ‘O’ MT LC Examination

25 Jul – 4 Aug GCE ‘N’ Level Mother Tongue Oral Examination

15 Aug – 26 Aug GCE ‘O’ Level English Oral Examination

11 Aug – 19 Aug GCE N Level Prelim Examinations

5 Sep – 11 Oct Start of GCE ‘N’ Level LC and written Examination

12 Sep – 20 Sep GCE O Level Prelim Examinations

24 Oct – 17 Nov GCE ‘O’ Level Examination (Single Intake – written)

School Programmes

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES• Target-Setting for all pupils• Study Programme (Mon, Tues & Thurs)• Learning Week Activities (Term II Wk 10)• Structured Remedials for all upper sec classes• Night Study Programme (Sec 4 and 5)• Mock Exams (Sec 4 and 5)• Learning Journeys (Science)• Enrichment Activities (All levels, various subjects)• Career Awareness (Learning Week)• Motivational and Study Skills workshops

4E/4N/5N PROGRAMME• Target-Setting• June Extended Programme• Banding based on ability (Humanities and MT)• Mother Tongue Intensive Programme• Motivational and Study Skills Workshops• Mass Lectures (Block Study)• Study Programme• Block Study Programme• Night Study Programme• Mock Exams

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES & EVENTS

Other department based projects, events and milestone programmes can be found online :

a) http://www.damaisec.moe.edu.sg/

b) http://damaisec.asknlearn.com/lms/

School’s Initiatives for 2011

Enhanced Year-Head SystemDeanship System

Level Dean Year Head Asst. Year Head

Sec 1 Mrs Rose Chen Mr Sheikh Luqmahn Miss Isabel Wong

Sec 2 Miss Lee Ley Har Mr Ng We Keat Mrs Tan Shu Fen

Sec 3 Mdm Soraya Suleiman Mr Poon Lee Wang Mrs Lee Pei Kee

Sec 4

& 5

Ms Norharyati Hassan & Mrs Judy Ling

Mrs Loke Siew Ping

Mdm Nur Sahira

School Experience Initiatives

• Level Camps

Sec 1 Orientation Camp Term 1 Week 1

Sec 2 Cross-Cultural Learning (Overseas Trip)

Term 1 Week 10

Sec 3 Adventure/Outdoor Camp Term 1 Week 10

Sec 4 & 5 Motivational Camp Term 1 Week 10

Motivational & Study Skills Workshops

• Termly workshops to sustain pupils’ motivation and focus to handle the challenges of national exams with a positive mindset

• Held in Term 1 to teach the skills and strategies

• Follow-up in each term before the major exams eg. MYE, Prelim and N level

• Reviewed after MYE for effectiveness of application

Motivational & Study Skills Workshops

Before exams – Laying the foundation

• Sessions focus on Motivational strategies such as having a Positive and Focussed Outlook including identifying goals and targets, minimising distractions, balancing expectations, working with others and managing stress etc

Motivational & Study Skills Workshops

Preparation phase before exam

• Teaches study skills such as chunking, mnemonics, note-taking etc to enhance retention of knowledge

• Planning of exam timetable, managing a realistic expectation and handling stress

Motivational & Study Skills Workshops

Post exam review

• Review of the effectiveness of study skills and strategies applied for the exams

• Reinforcement of motivational tips to sustain efforts for the next challenge

School ExpectationsPupils are advised to :• Build your ground work.• Use the upcoming June holidays to

consolidate and revise.• Be present for, intensive coursework,

remedials and extra classes

organised during the holidays.

School Expectations100% Attendance• June Extended Programme• Intensive Coursework Programme• Term 2 & 3 Remedials• Study Programme• Block Time Table Programme• Post GCE ‘N’ Level Programme

HARD WORK! “Be Prepared, Not Sorry!”

Responsibility of School

To ensure that:• Attendance and work progress of students are

monitored • Students attend remedial / supplementary

lessons• Parents / Guardians are kept informed of child /

ward’s progress-- Updates of school events and matters on school website, as well

as portal for parents :

a) http://www.damaisec.moe.edu.sg/

b) http://damaisec.asknlearn.com/lms/

Responsibility of Parents / Guardians

To assist school in:• ensuring that child attends school, the

4E/4N/5N programme (Oct/Nov)

• ensuring that child revises his/her work

• ensuring that child does not stay out late

• contacting teachers when need arises

• Work in support of the school

Parents are invited to :

• Clarify with any key personnel, form teachers or subject teachers on issues raised.

• Meet up and speak with your child’s form teacher or subject teachers (in the designated classrooms).

• Make appointment to meet up with teachers on another day for further discussion.

Meeting your child’s Form Teacher / Subject Teacher

in class- in Sec 4NA classrooms

We depend on each other

Joint partnership between parents and school to enable

our students to excel