Parent Engagement Talk

Secondary 4 Normal Technical15 March 2019

OBJECTIVES OF THE

PARENT ENGAGEMENT TALK

help parents better understand post-secondary education pathways after the O level examination

to support parents to guide students to prepare for national examinations and choose next course of study

to communicate the school’s plans and programmes to support all students for the national examinations

1. Singapore’s Education Landscape

2. Understanding TPSS context

3. Helping your child to prepare for the National Examinations

4. Question and Answer

Outline

Scope of Presentation

1. Level Specific Information(Academic Matters & ECG)

2. General School Information

LEARNERS

THINKERS

LEADERS

PHYSICAL

COGNITIVEAESTHETICS

MORAL

SOCIAL

Scope of Presentation

1. Level Specific Information(Academic Matters & ECG)

1. General School Information

Singapore’s Education Landscape

What are the various Post-Secondary Education

options available?

Pathways for N(T) 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)

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Computation of ITE Aggregate Points for NT taking full-time ITE courses

Normal Technical

Grade

ITE Aggregate

Points

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4

U 5

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Nitec

Course

College Aggregate

Cutoff

Entry

Requirements

Grade

Aerospace

Avionics

ITE College

Central

6 a) Mathematics

b) 2 others

subjects

A - D or 1 - 5

Finance

Services

ITE College

East

10 a) English

b) 2 other

subjects

A - D or 1 - 5

Digital Audio

and Video

Production

ITE College

East

9 a) Mathematics

b) 2 other

subjects

A - D or 1 - 5

Examples of Entry Requirements for 2019 Nitec Courses

Examples of Entry Requirements for 2019 Nitec Courses

Nitec Course College Aggregate

Cutoff

Entry

Requirements

Grade

Info-

Communications

Technology

(Cloud

Computing)

ITE College

East

15 a) Mathematics or

Science

b) 2 other

subjects

A - D or 1 – 5

Visual Effects ITE College

Central

12 a) Mathematics or

Science

b) 2 other

subjects

A - D or 1 – 5

Nursing ITE College

East

15 a) English

b) Mathematics

c) 1 other subject

A - D or 1 – 5

Electrical

Technology

(Power &

Control)

ITE College

East

12 a) Mathematics

b) 2 other

subjects

A - D or 1 - 5

ITE

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Introduction to Myskillsfuture Portal

Support Structure:

Key Personnel & Form Teachers

Target Setting & Monitoring

Academic Support Programmes

Understanding TPSS Context

TAMPINES SECONDARY SCHOOL

ENHANCED PASTORAL CARE NETWORK

TAMPINES SECONDARY SCHOOL

Ms Jayme ChongSec 4 SDT Level

Coordinator

Form Teachers

Mr HafizMr Joshua Foo

Level Discipline Masters

Counsellors + AED (Learning &

Behavioural Support)

STUDENT

Support Structure (Sec 4)

Designation Key Personnel

Head of Department (Humanities)

& Upper Sec Academic Support IC

Ms Lena Yeo

Sec 4/5 Assistant Year Head Ms Jayme Chong

Sec 4 Level Discipline Masters Mr Hafiz Ahmad

Mr Joshua Foo

Class Form Teachers

Sec 4T1 Mr Terence Goh,

Mdm Norlinna Mohd Ismail

Mr Mohammad Sufian Amir

Target Setting & Monitoring

• Grade A in both English

and Maths

• Grade B in one other

subject at N(T) sitting

Entry Requirements to

ITE By Course

LATERAL TRANSFER TO 4NAENTRY TO ITE:

Stretch & Boost Programme (SBP)

• For identified students who have not met academic targets.

• Remedial and Coaching to help close learning gaps

Academic Support Programmes

ECG – Level Focus

Decision

(Making informed decisions on IHLs)

Sec 1

Sec 2

Sec 3

Sec 4/5

Exploration

(Making informed decisions on subject combinations)

Planning

(Plan and set achievable goals)

Awareness

(Transition to

Secondary)

Level focus for ECG

Awareness Exploration Planning Decision

Secondary 1

Education and

career

awareness

• ECG Lessons

• Introduction to

ECG (Group

Counselling)

Secondary 2

Education 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

4NANT Elective ModulesTo broaden the educational experience of students, theElective Modules seeks to develop students’ interestsand strengths in specific areas and expose them topossible career paths.

Aeronautics EngineeringCulinary ScienceSports Science & Fitness Management

The Last Lap – Important Dates to Note

How You can Support Your Child/Ward

Helping Your Child to prepare for

the National Examinations

Parental Guidance and Support

Communicate with your child regularly

Communicate with your child’s Form Teacher and SubjectTeachers 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/herto have sufficient rest and time for revision

Encourage your child to do his/her best

Key Dates to Note for N-LevelWhen What

19 – 28 Feb Milestone Test 1

20 April CCA Stand-Down

22 April - 3 May Mid-Year Oral Examinations

6 – 17 May Mid-Year Examinations

11 – 18 Jul N-level MT and EL Oral Exam

31 Jul – 7 Aug Preliminary Examinations

16 – 25 Sept,

7 – 17 Oct

N-level Written Examination

26 Sept – 4 Oct Special Timetable

11 Oct Graduation Ceremony (Tentative)

General School Information

Routines and Expectations

A •ATTENDANCE

A •ATTIRE

A •ATTENTION

A •ASSIGNMENT

A •ATTITUDE

5 As

Routines & Expectations

Attendance

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)

• SNAAPP used by the school to monitor students’ attendance and communicate with parents➢ do log onto the app and switch on notifications!

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 your child’s assignments are duly done and submitted on 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 and use their handphone responsibly

UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

TAMPINES SECONDARY SCHOOL

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)

Communication between Teachers and Parents

Communication between Teachers and Parents

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/