Secondary 3 Cohort Parent-Teacher Meeting...2019/01/02 · 1 Polytechnic Foundation Programme(PFP) ELMAB3 ≤ 12 (Excluding CCA pts) + course entry requirement 2 Direct-Entry-Scheme

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Secondary 3

Cohort

Parent-Teacher Meeting

• Friday, 18 January 2019

OBJECTIVES

To update parents on the latest trends in the education

landscape

To keep parents informed about the school level

programmes

To address inputs parents may have about their child /

ward

PROGRAMMETIME ITEM

6.30 – 7.00 pm Principal’s Address

7.00 – 7.45 pm Year Head’s Address

7.45 – 8.00 pm Question & Answer Session

8.00 – 8.30 pm Free & Easy

- Viewing of booths

- Interaction with Form Teachers

PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS

Singapore Education System

Pathways for ‘O’ Level Students

Aggregate Computation for Admission

into various Tertiary Institutions

O Level Students

• 2-Year Junior College course : L1R5 (<=20)

• 3-Year Millennia Institute course : L1R4 (<=20)

• Poly course based on ELR2B2 (<=26)

• ITE Higher Nitec course – 3 GCE ‘O’ Level

grades

• ITE Nitec Course –2 GCE ‘O’ Level grades

Computation of L1R5

(for O-Level students entry to JC)

L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue

R5 Relevant Subject 1 Humanities

Relevant Subject 2 Mathematics/ Science

Relevant Subject 3 Humanities / Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE 'O' Level subjects

(except CCA)

Relevant Subject 5 Any GCE 'O' Level subjects

(except CCA)

COMPUTATION OF L1R4 (for O-Level

students entry to Millennia Institute)

L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue

R4 Relevant Subject 1 Humanities

Relevant Subject 2 Humanities / Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subject 3 Any GCE 'O' Level subjects or CCA

Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE 'O' Level subjects or CCA

COMPUTATION OF ELR2B2 (for O-

Level students entry to Polytechnics)

EL English Language

English Language

R2 Two Relevant Subjects

Two group of relevant subjects from

four categories of courses:

ELR2B2-A

ELR2B2-B

ELR2B2-C

ELR2B2-D

(Design Course, Business-related

Course, Science-based Couse and Technology Course)

B2 Two Best Other Subjects

Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA

COMPUTATION OF ELR2B2 (for O-

Level students entry to Polytechnics)

Different Pathway to Poly/Uni for

4 Normal (Academic) Students

Progression Pathway for 4

Normal (Academic) Students

No Item Eligibility Criteria

1 Polytechnic

Foundation

Programme(PFP)

ELMAB3 ≤ 12 (Excluding CCA pts) +

course entry requirement

2 Direct-Entry-

Scheme to Poly

Prog (DPP) –

Higher NITEC

ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excluding CCA pts) +

course entry requirement

3 Progression to

ITE for NITEC

course

3 GCE ‘N’ Level Passes in

EL/Maths/Science or other subjects

Courses available

• https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_co

urses.html

Courses available

GCE ‘O’/’N’ Level Preparation

• 2 year of journey of preparation and examination

• Focus on rigour in subjects especially English

Language & Mathematics

• Increased width and level of difficulty of subjects

(eg coursework and pure sciences)

• New subjects and strong foundation is important

for examination success.

Every Merahan a resilient, caring

and self-directed learner

VISION

Theme for 2019

Giving My Best Means……

• Having the RIGHT ATTITUTE

– The Importance of regular school attendance

– The Importance of punctuality

– The Importance of doing homework

• Give your BEST in whatever you do!!

We sometimes quit even before we start. We don't think we are strong enough sometimes or it is just simply impossible. But we have to endure it for in the end it is worth it. We need to give our best all the time,

in everything we do

Theme for 2019 – give our BEST

Assessment Weighting

LevelTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA WA MYE WA EYE

S3 All 15% -- 25% 15% 45%

Coursework

Non-Coursework

Level SubjectTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA WA MYE WA WA EYE

S3 AllArt 30 -- 20 30 -- 20

F&N 10 20 20 10 20 20

S3 Exp D&T 18 12 20 18 12 20

S3 N(A) D&T 12 18 20 12 18 20

S3 N(T) D&T 12 23 15 12 23 15

Promotion Criteria

Student Handbook Page

36-38

Criteria for Promotion

3E - Pass EL, AND

- Two other subjects

3N(A) - Grade 5 or better in EL and Two other

subjects, OR

- Grade 5 or better in Four subjects

3N(T) - Grade D or better in Maths or EL, AND

- Pass in one other subject

Parents as Partners

• Aspiration

– Where does your child/ ward want to be at the end of

Sec 3? Sec school?

• Attendance

– Ensure that they have a valid reason for absence

• Attention

– Communicate with teachers

Talk to

your

child

Monitor

your

child

Talk to

teacher

s

Parents as Partners

• Assignments

– Write homework in Student Handbook

– Assigned homework to be completed daily

• After-school Activities

– Sufficient time to study and play (use Revision

Timetable#)

– Study groups (4 to 5 people) with friends

– Organised room & study table / desk at home

Monitor

your

child

Monitor

your

child

Parents as Partners

• Communications

– Letter to parents (hardcopy and softcopy via

email and on School Website)

– http://www.bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg

– Student Handbook

– Annual School Magazine

BMSS Website

https://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg

Parents as Partners

• Communications

– MOE Parents Gateway [tentative rollout in

Term 2/3]

– Monthly online Merahan Pulse [new in 2019]

– Bi-Annual School Publication [Merahan Mosaic]

– Facebook

– Instagram

Scan to follow us on

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM@bmssofficial_

Bukit Merah Secondary School

Parents as Partners

• Engagement

– School/Teacher-Parent

• 18 January - Sec 3 Parent-Teacher Meeting

• 31 May – Parent Teacher Meeting

• 24 & 25 Oct – Parent Teacher Meeting

Parents as Partners

• Engagement

– Parent-Parent

• Ongoing - Parent Support Group

• 2 March (Sat) – Parenting talk on “Understanding

Mental Health Issues in Adolescents”

– Parent-Child

• 29 March (Fri) - An Evening Walk at the Marina Barrage

• 6 July (Sat) - Cooking Competition

• Term 4 - VIA

YEAR HEAD’S ADDRESS

Personal Excellence,

Academic Success

Maximising Potential,

Global Outlook

Building Civic-Mindedness,

Increasing Confidence

School Readiness,

Values Formation

SEC 1

SEC 2

SEC 3

SEC 4/5

LEVEL FOCUS

KEY LEVEL PROGRAMMES

AfterSchoolSuppport

Programme

(ASP)

Needs-Based

Intervention

(ISP)

Stress & Time

Management Workshops

3E Bridging Programme

Global Merahan

Programme(GMP)

CCE –

Level VIA (Community)

ECG –Elective Modules

ECG –

Work Attachment

ACADEMIC

PROGRAMMES

AFTERSCHOOL SUPPORT PROG

(ASP)OBJECTIVE WHEN

[For selected NA students]

To provide:

additional support to students to help them

to bridge learning gaps

(for core subjects – EL, MA, SCI)

a conducive environment for students to

study in

Every

Monday &

Thursday

from T1W2

onwards

2 - 3.30 pm

NEEDS-BASED INTERVENTION

(ISP)OBJECTIVE WHEN

[For selected students from all streams]

To provide help to students who need

more guidance with particular

subjects / topics

NOTE: Letter to Parents will be issued

From T1W3

Monday

or

Thursday

After curriculum

hours

STRESS MANAGEMENT WS

OBJECTIVE WHEN

To provide students with the necessary

skills to manage their own stress level

To identify signs of distress so that

interventions can be taken earlier


T2W2

2 Apr

(Tues)

2.30 – 4.45pm

TIME MANAGEMENT WS

OBJECTIVE WHEN

To provide students with the necessary

time management skills to ensure that

they have a proper study plan put in

place


T3W1

5 Jul

(Fri)

2.30 – 4.45pm

3E BRIDGING PROGRAMME

OBJECTIVE WHEN

Step-up support to prepare for the demands

of 4E

NOTE: Attendance is compulsory

T4W6 & 7

22, 23 Oct

29 – 31 Oct

1 Nov

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAMMES

GLOBAL MERAHAN

PROGRAMME

(GMP)

GLOBAL MERAHAN PROG (GMP)OBJECTIVE

To expose students to the world and sensitise them to the

place of Singapore in the world in relation to its global

context

To deepen students’ commitment and rootedness to

Singapore

To develop in the students the 21st Century competencies of

global awareness and cross-cultural skills

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Learning / exchange programme

with Twinning school

Homestay experience (China JNMS)

Boarding school experience(Thailand Phayao)

Visit to historical & cultural sites

GLOBAL MERAHAN PROG (GMP)

TARGET GROUP & GROUP SIZE

All Secondary 3 students

Maximum of 30 students per trip

4 chaperons per trip


PROCESS


Communicate to students on 2 Jan

(T1W0) & issue Parent Letter.

Students to do Online selection on 21-23 Jan

(T1W3)

Generate the students’ list on 24 Jan (T1W3)

Students’ list send to Year Head &

Discipline Committee to review on 25 Jan

(T1W3)

Submission of Medical Declaration, Student Particulars, Parents Consent Forms &

other required documents

Payment for Trip

(To be done 1 month before departure date)

Meeting with Trip IC & chaperons –

Preparation for Trip (Presentation & Performance)

Pre-Trip Briefing (Conducted by

vendor) - Parents will be invited

OUTGOING TRIPS

Trip Country / School Period

1 China, WuxiJiangnan Middle School

13 -20 March (T1W10)

2 Thailand, Chiang RaiSamakkhi Witthayakhom

6 – 11 June (W1-J Hol)

3 Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh/Hanoi[To be confirmed]

6 – 11 June (W1-J Hol)

4 Thailand, PhayaoSrinagarindra the Princess Mother School

4 – 9 Nov (T4W9)


INCOMING TRIPS

Trip Country / School Period

1 Thailand, Chiang RaiSamakkhi Witthayakhom

14 & 15 Feb (T1W6)

2 Thailand, PhayaoSrinagarindra the Princess Mother School

4 – 8 Mar (T1W9)

3 China, Wuxi (Homestay*)Jiang Nan Middle School

T3W4


CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP

EDUCATION PROGRAMME

VALUES-IN-ACTIONTheme: Strengthening social cohesion

Focus: Elderly / Inclusive Community / Others

STREAM ACTIVITY

NA & EXP Neighbourliness programme with HDB

NT Home improvement programme

EDUCATION & CAREER

GUIDANCE PROGRAMME

(ECG)

EARLY ADMISSION EX (EAE)

prior to receiving the National Examinations results

Aptitude-based

admissions

exercise

Polytechnics Institute of

Education

(ITE)

conditional offers


O-level Holders N-level Holders

A net ELR2B2 score of 26

points or better for GCE O-

level examinations

Minimum entry requirements

(MERs) for the Nitec course

you have been offered

under EAE.

Minimum entry requirements

(MERs) for the polytechnic

course you have been

offered under EAE.


Application

Interview/

Aptitude tests

Offer & Acceptance

PORTFOLIO BUILDING

Participation in various programmes helps to explore on

students’ interests and strengthen them

Especially useful in the application of EAE

ECG Counsellor will work hand in hand with school to

assist students in portfolio building

ELECTIVE MODULES

PROG OBJECTIVE

3N Elective

Modules

&

3E Advanced

Elective

Modules

To enrich the secondary school curriculum

with more Applied Learning options

To allow students to discover their interests

and make informed education and career

choices

Programmes are heavily subsidised by MOE –

Only $50 payable via edusave/cash regardless of nationality

(at least 75% attendance is required)

3N ELECTIVE MODULES (EMs)WHEN WHAT

EOY

Post-Exams

(4 days)*

Vendor-run

Conducted in

school

Example:

Barista

Junior Chef

Sports & Wellness

3E ADVANCED ELECTIVE

MODULES (AEMs) WHEN WHAT

June

Holidays

(4 days)

Offered by

polytechnics

Emphasises on

practice &

application

Useful for EAE

application

Singapore Poly:

Exploring Chemical

Engineering

(3 – 7 June)

Ngee Ann Poly:

Event Management

(17 – 20 June)

WORK SKILLS & ATTITUDESWORK ATTACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Sentosa (Youth-in-Action)

(1 – 2 days)

March Holidays

Industry attachment*

(5 – 7 days)

Examples such as:

Retail Services

Hospitality & Tourism

NT – Term 3

NA/EXP – Nov Holidays

Allocation of attachment will be on a first-come-first serve basis.

WORK SKILLS & ATTITUDESEXPOSURE TO INDUSTRIES/ORGANISATIONS

Education & Career Guidance

(ECG) Day – 28 May 2019

Learning Journey to various

organisations based on

student’ choices

Leadership Programme by

Polytechnic

Conducted at the end of the

year during holidays

Details will be given nearer

to the date

Term 1March

HolidaysTerm 2

Post MYE

June Holidays

ASP

ISP

3 days

intervention

OVERVIEW (SEM 1)

ASP

ISP

Stress Mgt

WS3E AEM

GMP 2&3GMP 1

Term 3Sept

HolidaysTerm 4

Post EOY

Yr End Holidays

ASP

ISP

3E:

Bridging Prog

OVERVIEW (SEM 2)

ASP

ISP

3 days

Intervention

Time Mgt

WS 3N EM GMP 4

NRIC REGISTRATIONDate 24 April, Wednesday

(in school)

Documents

required

Completed application form

Recent photo against white background with

dimensions 35 x 45 mm

Photo-taking session in school on 24 Jan,

Thurs

$4 for 8 copies

School smart card

Birth certificate (1 photocopy)

Q & A Session