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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: [email protected]
• 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
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