CONVENT OF THE HOLY INFANT JESUSSECONDARY

CONVENT OF THE HOLY INFANT JESUSSECONDARY

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School Leaders

PrincipalMrs Rachel Lee

Vice-PrincipalsAcademic: Ms Teo Geok Sian

Ms Adeline PhuaAdmin: Ms Paula Kesavan

CHIJ STAFF

Year Head & Assistant Year HeadKey Personnel

Student Support TeamForm Teachers

Working in partnership to develop your child, our student

We look forward to working closely with you.Thank you

Address by Year Head

• Work closely with Form Teachers of Classes• Coordinate the well-being of students by the level• Assist in specific needs of student• Monitor student’s performance in order to achieve

progression to the next level

COMPUTATION OF EMB3 (GCE NA)(for NA stream opting for PFP, DPP)

EL English Language

MA Elementary Mathematics

B3 Best 3 other subjects excluding CCA

Conversion from O level grade 'O'Level Grade Aggregate pt for PFP

A1 to B3 1B4 to C6 2

D7 3

COMPUTATION OF L1R5 ( JC) – GCE O

L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue

R5

Relevant Subject 1 Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music

Relevant Subject 2 Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subject 3 Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music / Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects excluding CCA

Relevant Subject 5 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects excluding CCA

COMPUTATION OF L1R4 ( Pre- U) – GCE O

L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue

R4

Relevant Subject 1 Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music / Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subject 2 Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music / Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subject 3 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects excluding CCA

Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects excluding CCA

COMPUTATION OF ELR2B2 ( Polytechnic) – GCE O

EL English Language English Language

R2 Two Relevant Subjects

Two group of relevant subjects from four categories of courses: ELR2B2-AELR2B2-BELR2B2-CELR2B2-D (applied sciences, business management, engineering, media design)

B2 Two Best Other Subjects Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA

MOE - Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/

Contact Time with Form Teachers

13

Even weekOdd week

Student Initiated Activities

Contact Time with Form Teachers

14

0740-0800Daily contact time

with Form Teachers

Character Education

Programme

Every Thur (ending 1430)1. Assembly Prog2. Interaction Time with

Form Teachers / Year Heads / Principals

Recess, Snack, Afternoon lessons

15

Recess1. 30 mins either from

0900,0930,10,00,10302. within 2.5 hr from start

of lesson )

Snack1. Noontime 2. for days with longer hours

Afternoon lessons are indicated

whenever possible

Student Initiated Activities

Trends on Online Usage and Habits

Key Findings from MDA’s Study *

* http://tinyurl.com/mdasurvey2015

• Nearly 80% of the children use the internet, the majority for about 4-6 days per week, and more than 90% started before the age of 10 years old.

Starting age of children using the Internet

Note: Survey was conducted on children up to 14 years old

Frequency of using the Internet (%)

>68% of the children use internet 4-6 days per week

>50% of the children start to use internet <7 yrs old

• More children used social media since 2015• Average starting age was 8.6 years old

Key Findings from MDA’s Study *

* http://tinyurl.com/mdasurvey2015

>15% increase for children who use social media

Children who have used social media (%)

Average starting age on social media

Average Starting Age: 8.6 years old.

Most social media services have recommended minimum age guidelines. E.g. Facebook requires users to be at least 13 years old to start an account.

• Popular social media networks amongst the young

Key Findings from MDA’s Study*

* http://tinyurl.com/mdasurvey2015

Social media networks currently using - by age groups (%)

Online Opportunities and Risks for Students

Online Opportunities : Harnessing Technology for Learning

Deepen Subject Mastery through Communication, Collaboration and Creation

• Social media can be leveraged to promote kindness and positive acts through the power of reach. For example:

• building a more resilient and caring Singapore

• spreading positive messages

• garnering support for low-income families and the elderly

Online Opportunities : Harnessing Technology for Learning

• While technology offers value, it may bring some potential risks such as:

– Cyber bullying

– Excessive internet use

– Accessing inappropriate online content

– Danger with online contact

Online Risks

Managing Potential Online Risks

• Regulating time and activities• Discerning inappropriate content• Managing online reputation• Respecting intellectual property

“Balance of individual empowerment with digital technology with the sense of personal, community, global responsibility”

(Author of “ Digital Community, Digital Citizen”, Jason B. Ohler, 2010)

Managing Potential Online Risks

MOE’s Cyber Wellness Educationhttp://ictconnection.moe.edu.sg/cyber-wellness/for-parents

3 Principles 3 Big Ideas 4 Themes 8 Topics Protected Curriculum Time

1) Respect for Self & others

2) Safe & Responsible Use

3) Positive Peer Influence

Identity

Cyber IdentityHealthy self-identity

Cyber UseBalanced life and balanced use

Online identity and expression

Balanced use of ICT

PrimaryForm Teacher Guidance Period since 2014

SecondaryLessons in the CCE CW Guidance Module since 2014

Pre-UniversityLessons within the CCE curriculum from 2016

Relationships

Cyber RelationshipsSafe and meaningful

Netiquette

Cyber bullying

Online relationships

Choices Cyber CitizenshipPositive presence

About the cyber world

Handling online content and behaviour

Cyber Contacts

Parents as Partners

You can help by reminding your children to:

• Maintain a balanced lifestyle between the physical and the cyber world • Use ICT for positive purposes • Maintain a positive presence in cyberspace• Be a safe and responsible user of Technology

Secondary 1 Lower Secondary Science Curriculum

LSS Curriculum

• Hand on approach – Learning through practical– up to twice a week practical lesson

LSS Curriculum

• Science Investigative Project

Lower Secondary Humanities

GeographyHistory

The Humanities Inquiry Approach

Geography

THE STUDY OF ...- Complex interconnectedness and

interdependence of people, economies and environments

- Environmental and social issues in different places and cultures

- Global and local issues from a spatial perspective

Geography

Secondary One • Water Supply: Will our taps run dry?• Tropical Rainforest: How can we save the rainforest?

Secondary Two • Housing: How to provide homes for all?• Transport: How do we keep people moving?

Geographical Investigation

Investigation Questions:

e.g. [Sec 1] How do human activities affect the quality of water in a waterway or water body?

e.g. [Sec 2] How inclusive is my neighbourhood?

HistoryTHE STUDY OF ...- Connections between the past and present - Relevance of Singapore’s past to Singapore

today- Vulnerabilities of nation-state in relation to

world

THROUGH ...- Historical Investigation- Evidence (textual & pictorial)- Perspectives-taking- Making reasoned judgments

History

Secondary One • Tracing Singapore’s Origins: How old is Singapore?

• Life in Colonial Singapore: Was it the same for everyone?

Secondary Two • Was Singapore an accidental nation?

• Singapore’s First Decade, 1965 – 1975: How did life change?

Historical InvestigationInvestigation Question:

e.g. [Sec 1] What can historical evidence tell us about Temasek’s connections with Asia before 1819?

e.g. [Sec 2] Did the Japanese occupation bring more harm than benefits to the people in Singapore between 1942-1945?

Weighted Assessments @ Secondary One

English Language &Literature in English

English: Desired Student Outcomes

Empathetic Communicators

Discerning Readers

Creative Inquirers

Highlights of EL Curriculum

• Reader’s Theatre• Storytelling• Debating • Learning Journey• The Joy of Reading • IJ FLAIR

IJ FLAIR

• Festival of Language and Arts in Rhythm1. Provide platforms for students to communicate with confidence,

empathy, persuasive self-expression, sense of social responsibility and socio-cultural sensitivity;

2. Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate a creative and critical appreciation of English and Literature as well as a keen and joyful interest in learning;

3. Provide opportunities for students to create, reflect, challenge, critique and celebrate in the artistic domains of Drama, Music and the Visual Arts.

Joy of Reading

• To promote a reading culture in CHIJ;• To promote reading for the love of it;• To widen horizons and perspectives.

Joy of Reading: Whole School AproachReadingPeriod for English

Reading Period for Mother Tongue

BBC or AudioBook Broadcast

House Challenge

#IJ Good Reads on Instagram

Every Wednesday morning

Every alternate Thursday morning

*coincides with Canvas@IJ

Every Wednesday morning

Students’ book reviews to win House points

Teachers’ book recommendations

How Parents Can Support

• BBC Learning English app and online resources• TED Talk videos • The Straits Times or magazine subscriptions

Literature: Desired Student Outcomes

• Empathetic and global thinkers• Critical readers• Creative meaning-makers• Convincing communicators

Literature in EnglishThe Lower Secondary Literature Programme in IJ

Sec 1 Inter-class Drama Competition

Food & Consumer Education

&Design & Technology

SECONDARY ONE

• FOOD & CONSUMER EDUCATION

• DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Subjects Sem 1 Sem 2

Food and Consumer Education (FCE)

Previously known as Home Economics

½ class(index no 1-20)

50%

½ class(Index no.21-40)

50%

Design & Technology (D&T)

½ class(Index no. 21-40)

50%

½ class(index no 1-20)

50%

STRUCTURE OF FCE SYLLABUSCore Areas of Study Elective Modules

1. Food Studies• Diet & Health Meal Planning Diet-Related diseases• Food Management Methods of Cooking Culinary Skills Food & Kit safety

1. Food InvestigationEg Investigate the effects of using

different types of fats on the texture, taste and colour of cupcakes

2. Project Work Eg Task question is based on real life

situations- related to FCE and the community-Skills taught:Research, Decision Making, Planning, Practical, Evaluation

2. Consumer Education •Resource managementBudgeting•Consumer awarenessRights & responsibilities of

consumers

JOY OF LEARNING

Before each lesson:•Complete Pre Practical Assignment (PPA)

Where? - Google classroom- Lesson schedule

(i) Watch video on skills (cake making, cutting skills etc) to be taught

(ii) Complete an on-line quiz

GOOGLE CLASSROOM – online

Snippet of how the lesson schedule looks like

Example of the google form

Link of video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHM8Q1LCfO4

JOY OF LEARNING

During class time:•Teacher will go through concepts / clarify doubts which they were unsure of•Elaborate and explain concept or skills in depth•Demonstrate their skills during their practical(hands-on) and theory sessions

EXAMPLE

FCE PROJECT WORK

For students to demonstrate the skills they have learnt ,they will be required to prepare ONE dish for their practical exam Individual work 1 hour 15 mins to prepare, cook & serve

the chosen dish

FCE PRACTICAL EXAM

Basic common ingredients will be provided e.g. oil, butter, egg, salt, sugar, plain flour etc

Note: students will be given this list

Students will purchase and bring the other ingredients required for their chosen dish

AIMS OF DESIGN &TECHNOLOGY

1 Cultivate thinking through sketching and prototyping using appropriate materials, basic hand tools, machines and equipment.

2 Develop an appreciation of function, aesthetics and technology in designthrough The Design Thinking Process.

D&T – SEMESTER 1/21 Freehand Sketching2 Marking out, Cutting and

Shaping Tools for acrylic, metal and wood

3 Polishing acrylic, metal andwood

4 Bending and Forming Acrylic

ACRYLIC CLOCKS

D&T – SEMESTER 1/2WOODEN

REFRIGERATOR MAGNETS

Lower Secondary Drama

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

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Q & A session

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