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Parent Engagement TalkSecondary 2 NA15 March 2019
OBJECTIVES OF THE PARENT ENGAGEMENT TALK support parents to know the latest post-secondary
educational pathways after N level examination at theJC/Polytechnic/ITE - this impacts Sec 3 subjectcombinations
help parents to better understand Sec 2 StreamingExercise, including subject combinations at Secondary 3and criteria for streaming
School plans and programmes to prepare and supportSecondary 2 students
LEARNERS
THINKERS
LEADERS
PHYSICAL
COGNITIVE AESTHETICS
MORAL
SOCIAL
Begin with the End in mind
Level focus for ECG
Awareness Exploration Planning Decision
Awareness Exploration Planning Decision
Secondary 1
Education and career awareness
• ECG Lessons
• Introduction to ECG (Group Counselling)
Secondary 2Education and career exploration
• ECG Lessons
• In Conversations with Form Teachers
• MOE ECG Fair
• Subject Banding Awareness Talk
Secondary 4 / 5
Education and career decision
• ECG Lessons• Applied Learning
Program• Poly Visit• Visit by Industry
Speakers• Elective
Modules(for NA / NT students)
• EAE Preparation• O / N levels results
release counselling
Secondary 3
Education and career planning
• ECG Lessons
• Applied Learning Program
Singapore’s Education Landscape
What are the various Post-Secondary Education
options available?
Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:
Pathways available to Sec 4N(A) Students
Polytechnic Foundation Programme
Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme
(DPP)*
Sec 5N(A)GCE O-Level
NitecCourses
NAFA Foundation Programme
Legend: ELMAB3≤12 ELMAB3≤15ELMAB3≤19ELMAB3>19
Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:
“Enrol in a 1-year Poly
Foundation Program.” (PFP)
“Enrol in a 2-year Higher Nitec course at ITE which leads me to the Polytechnic” (DPP)
Normal (Academic) Journey
“Enter ITE to take Nitec courses, which lead to Higher Nitec.”
S4 NA
“Choose to take the O-level exam
one year later.”
How to enter into the Polytechnic after 4NA?
Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:
“Enrol in a 1-year Poly
Foundation Program.” (PFP)
Normal (Academic) Journey
S4 NA
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
Eligibility Criteria
EMB3 ≤ 12 (excluding CCA bonus points) for GCE N Level exam
and a minimum grade of 3 for each subject at N level.
Poly Foundation Programme
PFP
E: EnglishM: MathB3: Best three subjects
• Top 10% of the cohort, for 4NA students who have done well in GCE N level examination and are interested in the Poly diploma programmes
• Enrol in a 1-year PFP for selected poly courses
Poly Foundation Programme
PFP
PolytechnicsCourses are market driven and career
oriented
Students graduate with a Diploma
Ready to enter the workforce
Nanyang Polytechnic
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Republic Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnic
PFPPoly Foundation Programme
Logon for more information
www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp
PFPPoly Foundation Programme
Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:
“Enrol in a 2-year Higher Nitec course at ITE which leads me to the Polytechnic” (DPP)
Normal (Academic) Journey
S4 NA
Direct-entry-scheme to Polytechnic Programme
Normal (Academic) Options
11-30th % of the cohort 2 year Higher Nitec course at ITE Guarantees a place in a polytechnic course if GPA is
achieved Designed for students whose learning styles are more suited
to application based and hands-on learning environment inITE
Need not take the GCE O level exam to get into theirpreferred poly course
Opportunity to skip to 2nd-year in poly (for some courses)
DPPDirect Entry Scheme to Poly Programme
• Eligibility Criteria
EMB3 ≤ 19 (excluding CCA bonus points) for the GCE N Level exam, with EL ≤ 4 and MA ≤ 4
Direct Entry Scheme to Poly Programme
DPP
E: EnglishM: MathB3: Best three subjects
Logon for more informationhttps://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely
-des/
Direct Entry Scheme to Poly Programme
DPP
Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:
Normal (Academic) Journey
“Enter ITE to take Nitec courses, which lead to Higher Nitec.”
S4 NA
Enter ITE first, then apply to poly laterJoint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)
Enter ITE first, then apply to poly laterEarly Admissions Exercise (for ITE students)
Post-Secondary Pathways
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
ITE
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
For students with an aptitude for
hands-on learning
National ITE Certification
(Nitec)
Higher National ITE Certification (Higher Nitec)
Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:
“Enrol in a 1-year Poly
Foundation Program.” PFP
“Enrol in a 2-year Higher Nitec course at ITE which leads me to the Polytechnic” (DPP)
Normal (Academic) Journey
“Enter ITE to take Nitec courses, which lead to Higher Nitec.”
S4 NAS5 NA
“Choose to take the O-level exam
one year later.”
Eligibility Criteria
EMB3 ≤ 19 (excluding CCA bonus points) for GCE N Level exam
and a minimum grade of 5 for all subjects used in computation of EMB3 at the N level.
Progression from 4NA to 5NA
5NA
Post-Secondary PathwaysMultiple Pathways for O-Levels Students
1. Junior Colleges (JCs) or Millennia Institute
3. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
2. Polytechnics
Prepares students for the GCE ‘A’ level
examination
Trains students with relevant skills for the workplace in a knowledge-
based economy.Equips students with technical
knowledge and skills relevant to the industry.
4. Arts Institutions (LaSalle/NAFA)
Curriculum is determined by the school and alternative options
are provided for students
Target Setting
EMB3 ≤ 12 EMB3 ≤ 19PFP DPP/5NA
12
must be at least Grade 3 & bettermust be at least Grade 4
SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATION EXERCISE
Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise Process
All students are offered subjects based on1. merit (overall sec 2 performance)2. interest and 3. aptitude (relevant sec 2 subjects)
A subject is offered when there is a minimum class size of 8 students, depending on the nature of the subject.
Option A - 3 Normal Academic ( 7 subjects)
Subject no. Subjects2 Languages *English Language
*Mother Tongue
1 Mathematics *Mathematics
1 Science *Science (Chemistry/Physics)
*Science (Chemistry/Biology)
1 Humanities Social Studies+ History Elective
Social Studies+ Geography Elective
1 Elective Subject Art D & T1 Elective Subject N-level Additional Math
(at least 65 marks for Sec 2 NA Maths)
Option B - 3 Normal Academic( 6 subjects)
Subject no. Subjects2 Languages *English Language
*Mother Tongue
1 Mathematics *Mathematics
1 Science *Science (Chemistry/Physics)
*Science(Chemistry/ Biology)
1 Humanities Social Studies+ History Elective
Social Studies+ Geography Elective
1 Elective Subject Art D & T
Criteria for Offering Sec 3 Out-of-Stream Subject (OOS) – Part ISec 3
Express
SubjectsStudents
• English• Maths• Combined Science• Mother Tongue Languages
• Pure Science• A.Math
Sec 2 NA SBB Pass in the sec 2 SBB subject overall.Pass promotion criteria.
--- Not Eligible ---
Sec 2 NA Non-SBB --- Not Eligible --- --- Not Eligible ---
Note: Students may be allowed to take at most 3 OSS
Sec 3Normal Acad
SubjectStudents
• A.Math
Sec 2 NA SBB Pass in the sec 2 SBB subject overall.Pass promotion criteria.
Sec 2 NA Non-SBB Obtain at least 65 marks in Mathematics
Lateral Transfer from 2NA to 3 Express
Overall percentage of all subjects combined equivalent or more than 70%
Subject Combination Exercise Timeline
Briefing for
parents
End-of-Year Exam
In-depth Subject
introduction
Online Selection Exercise
Release of Subject
Combination Result and
Appeal
End Oct End Oct End Oct November
OOS offer
Exercise
15 March(Term 1)
Briefing for students
Mid-Year Exam
9 May -17 May(Term 2)
16 Aug(Term 3)
3 Oct -11 Oct (Term 4)
Parental Support
1https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary
Introduction to Myskillsfuture Portal
Know yourself- 4 Profiling tools- Career Interests- Skills Confidence- Work Values- Learning Styles
World of Work- Singapore Industry Landscape
- Learn about Jobs
Education Guide- Singapore Education Landscape- Explore Educational Institutions
- Explore courses- Calendar of Events
My ProfileMy Information
My Vision Statement
Explore Courses
English/Mother Tongue languages
Identified Skills- Communication
Skills- Research Skills- Presentation Skills
List of possible careers- Journalist- Presenter- Speech Therapist- Public Relations- Author- Secretary- Advertising
Mathematics
Identified Skills- Problem Solving- Interpreting Data- Logical Thinking- Detail Oriented- Likes Accuracy
List of possible careers- Accountant- Banking and Finance- Auditor- Market Researcher- Statistician- Financial Advisor- Surveyor
Science
Identified Skills- Problem Solving- Logical Thinking- Carrying Out
Experiments- Interpreting Data
List of possible careersBiology- Nursing- Nutritionist- Microbiologist- Veterinary
Assistant- Horticulture
Chemistry- Food
Technologist- Forensic
Scientist- Pharmacist- Doctor- Chemical
Engineer- Biochemist
Physics- Astronomer- Civil
Engineer- Optometrist- Building
Technician- Computer
Programmer
Geography
Identified Skills- Collecting and
Analyzing Data- Researching
Information- Understanding
different Cultures- Problem Solving
List of possible careers- Environmental Scientist- Geologist- Land Management- Soil Scientist- Meteorologist
History
Identified Skills- Memory Retention Skills- Researching Information- Clear Communication- Reading and Writing
List of possible careers- Archivist- Tourist Information Officer- Journalist- Art Gallery Conservator- Legal Executive- Librarian- Curator
Design and Technology
Identified Skills- Design and Planning- Creative Thinking- ICT Skills- Using of Tools
List of possible careers- Desk top Publisher- Photographer- Product Designer- Machinist- Sculptor- Architect
Arts
Identified Skills- Creative Thinking- Expression of Ideas- Planning- Using of various
materials- Originality
List of possible careers- Advertising- Fashion Designer- Arts Therapist- Architect- Stylist- Merchandiser
Guide to choosing subjects
Choose subjects because;
- Enjoy studying the subjects- Good in the subjects - Meets the requirements for future course choice /
careers- Gain more insight and in-depth knowledge
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
PROGRAMMES
2019 Assessment Weighting
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4WA WA MYE WA WA EYE10% 5% 25% 15% -- 45%
For Secondary Two (with MYE)
Sec 2 Assessment Period
Term/Week Date EventTerm 2
Week 7,89 May -17 May Mid-Year
Examination
Term 3Week 7
13 Aug-16 Aug Milestone Test 2
Term 4Week 4,5
3 Oct -11 Oct End-Of-Year Examination
Stretch & Boost Programme (SBP)-selected students
Boost Programme:– Programme for subject teachers to provide academic
support to enable students to work towards theiracademic targets.
Stretch Programme:– Programme to stretch students’ academic potential,
and to expose them to more academic experiencesand opportunities.
Identified students for SBP will be issued with parent’s letter in week 10, term 1 and week 10, term 2.
Parental Guidance and Support Communicate with your child regularly Communicate with your child’s Form Teacher and Subject
Teachers to find out more about his/her progress inschool
Encourage your child to take ownership of learning. Monitor your child’s learning (completion of homework,
usage of digital devices) Guide your child to develop a routine that allows him/her
to have sufficient rest and time for revision Encourage your child to do his/her best
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Mr Ong Eng Kia Aloysius
Sec 2 SDT Level Coordinator
Form Teachers
Ms Ho LianshiMr Chan Choe Seng, Gerard
Discipline Masters
Counsellors + AED (Learning &
Behavioural Support)
STUDENT
Support Structure (Sec 2)
Routines and Expectations
A •ATTENDANCE
A •ATTIRE
A •ATTENTION
A •ASSIGNMENT
A •ATTITUDE
5 As
Routines & ExpectationsAttendance
Daily Attendance• Please call General Office or Form Teacher if your child is
absent. • MC must be produced the day child comes back to school.• Please provide documentation (letter or email) if child is
absent for private reasons ➢ no more than 4 letters a semester)
Routines & Expectations
School Start Time• 7.30am – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday• 8.30am – Tuesday• Please make sure that your child is punctual for school• Seek parents’ partnership to ensure your child is on time and
present • Please note traffic conditions around school in the morning• If child is wilfully late, we seek your understanding that we
will discipline your child appropriately
Attendance
Routines & Expectations
School Timetable• Posted online on school website
• URL: tampinessec.moe.edu.sg
• If there are updates/changes to timetable, we will inform you and post online
• Some changes to timetable for Term 2
Attendance
Routines & Expectations
Attire
School Attire• Students must adhere to proper school attire and
grooming. This includes hair cut and accessories as well.
• School Uniform – Monday to Thursday• Polo-T or School Uniform – Tuesday• PE/CCA/Class Tee/Polo-T – Dress Down Friday
Routines & Expectations
Attitude & Assignments
Attitude & Assignments• Remind child to adopt a positive attitude towards
learning
• Parents can help to assist FTs in ensuring that yourchild’s assignments are duly done and submittedon time
Routines & Expectations
Handphone Policy
Reminders• Handphone usage only allowed in HOD Foyer, GO
Foyer, Canteen & School Gates
• Please remind your child to exercise discipline anduse their handphone responsibly
Communication between Teachers and Parents
Communication between Teachers and Parents
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
TPSS FIESTA
Other Key School Events for Term 2
Termly update letter will be provided to all parents through your child.
Student Leaders’ Investiture (T2 W2 Tues 2 Apr)
Awards Day 2019 (T2 W3 Tues, 9 Apr)
Speech Day 2019 (T2 W3 Fri, 12 Apr) E-Learning Day 2019
Co-Curriculum Week (T2 Week 10)
Parent-Teacher Conference (T2 Week 10, 31 May)
Sec 2 Camp (26-29 Aug Term 3)
We look forward to partnering you as we work together in
achieving the desired student outcomes for your child!
@TampinesSec
You can also visit our school website for more information:http://tampinessec.moe.edu.sg/
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