Welcome to Deyi

Secondary School

School Leaders

Principal Mrs Lim Ai Poo

Vice Principal 1 Mdm Tan Shao May

Vice Principal 2 Mr Apollos Induchoodan

Year Heads

Covering Year Head

(Lower Sec)

Mdm April Chen

Assistant Year Head

(Lower Sec)

Mr Derek Lim

Briefing Details

• Week 1 Programme (4th - 8th Jan)

• Reporting Time and Attire

• Full Subject Based Banding

• Mother Tongue / Higher Mother Tongue

• Sales of Textbooks and Uniform

• Mass Appeal Exercise

• Financial Assistance Scheme

Week 1 ProgrammeOrientation Week

Date / Day Time Activity Remarks

4th Jan 2020

(Mon)0730 - 1430 Orientation

Bring money for

recess

5th Jan 2020

(Tues)0730 - 1410

Orientation &

CCA Experience

Bring money for

recess

6th Jan 2020

(Wed)0800 – 1630 Orientation

Snack & Lunch

Provided

7th Jan 2020

(Thu)0800 – 1700 Orientation Snack and Lunch

8th Jan 2020

(Fri)0900 - 1900 Orientation

Snack, Lunch and

Dinner Provided

• Please report in Full School Uniform by 0730 on the First Day of School (4th January 2021).

• Students are to report directly to their respective classrooms (Located @ Level 2).

• There will not be lessons in Week 1. Students are not required to bring their textbooks.

• Students only need to bring a small day pack, writing materials, personal medication (if applicable) and their water bottle everyday for week 1.

Week 1Orientation Week

Week 1Orientation Week

• There will not be any high elements or water activities. Most of the activities are held in the vicinity of the school.

• All meals provided by the school during the Day Camp are Halal and do not contain seafood. Please inform your Form Teachers should you have any other Special Dietary requirements and/or Health issues.

• All Camp fees are paid for by the School, hence we will not be collecting money from the students.

FULL SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (FSBB)

What is Full SBB?

• In Secondary schools from 2024 onwards:

Express, Normal (Academic) and Normal(Technical) labels will

be removed.

Students of different backgrounds and academic abilities will

be organised in the same form class.

Our school, Deyi, is one of the

28 schools offering Full SBB.Roll-out

of Full

SBB

Year

2020

Year

2024

What is Deyi Secondary School’s involvement in Full SBB pilot and how is your child impacted?

Art, CCE, Drama, D&T, FCE, Music & PE

How is Our School Piloting Full SBB?

Implementing new ways of organising Sec 1 form classes

Since the start of 2020, we have successfully organised Sec 1 Form classes

in new ways. Students have interacted well with each other.

• They will take a set of subjects at a common level together for lower

secondary Art, Character & Citizenship Education, Drama, Design &

Technology, Food & Consumer Education, Music, and Physical Education.

• For all other subjects, they will be grouped in classes according to the level

at which they offer each subject, i.e. Exp, N(A) or N(T).

Eligibility Criteria for incoming

Sec 1 students• Sec 1 students posted to the N(A) and N(T) courses

may be offered EL/Math/Science/MTL at a higher level, based on their PSLE subject grades.

• Students can choose to accept or reject the offer.

• PSLE Eligibility criteria for offering higher level subjects:

Course PSLE

Standard

Grade

PSLE

Foundation

Grade

Option to

offer subject

at

N(A) A*, A - Express

N(T) A*, A - Express/ N(A)

B, C 1 N(A)

Students who are offered SBB

• Please do not buy the textbooks until confirmation.

• Hardcopy Letter of Offer will be handed to student on First Day of School (4th Jan). Please reply by 8th Jan.

What does the offer letter look like?

• Students offering HCL will study the

subject in Deyi Secondary. Students

offering HML and HTL will have to

study the subjects at a centre outside

school curriculum time:

(a) HML : MOELC (Bishan)

(b) HTL : UPTLC

Higher Mother Tongue

• MOE Criteria:

• Top 10% of PSLE cohort; or

• Top 11-30% of PSLE cohort with:

- A* in MTL

- Merit in HMTL.

• For students who do not meet the MOE criteria, the school will be conducting an assessment. Students who are assessed to have exceptional ability in MTL and; are able to do HMTL without affecting their performance in other subjects, will be offered HMTL.

HMTL

• Sec 1 NA/Exp MTL students will be assessed on their

writing skills and reading comprehension skills in week

2.

• MTL banded classes and HMTL student list will be

finalised by week 3.

• Do not purchase any MTL Textbook and Workbook

yet.

• Only students approved to offer HCL need to purchase

HCL book.

MTL Assessment

• Venue for Textbook and Uniform Sales is at MPR 1A

,B & C.

• Located on 1st Floor, next to the General Office.

• Maximum of 2 persons (Student and

Parent/Guardian) will be permitted into the school

• Staggered entry and allocated days for each class

to purchase.

Textbooks and Uniform Sales

Textbooks and Uniform Sales

• Please book a slot to buy books/uniforms in Parent Gateway (PG) by 26th Dec 2020.

• Slots (Allocated Blocks) are available from 28th Dec to 30th Dec 2020, between 0900 to 1600 in blocks of 15 minutes.

• Booking of slots within allocated blocks are on a first come, first served basis and will be made available for booking from 23rd Dec 2020, 1200 onwards. A separate message will be sent through Parents Gateway to facilitate the booking.

• Due to Safe Management Measures, walk-in without booking will not be allowed. Should you face issues in booking timeslots, please contact the General Office for assistance.

• Exchange Policy – Kindly refrain from writing your names on textbooks in the event that you require an exchange. Please approach the vendors directly, if applicable.

Booking Allocation

TIME SLOT

/ DATE 28th Dec 29th Dec 30th Dec

0900 – 1000

1 CARE

1 INTEGRITY

1 GRACIOUSNESS

1 RESILIENCE

1 DETERMINATION

1 DILIGENCE

1 CARE

1 INTEGRITY

1 GRACIOUSNESS

1 RESILIENCE

1000 – 1100

1100 – 1200

1200 – 1300

1 DISCIPLINE

1 DEDICATION

1300 – 1400

1400 – 1500 1 DETERMINATION

1 DILIGENCE

1 DISCIPLINE

1 DEDICATION1500 – 1600

Financial Assistance Scheme

• Pupils whose FAS applications have been approvedby their respective Primary Schools or sibling’sschools, please bring your Approval Letters to DeyiGeneral Office on the date booked on PG topurchase Books and Uniform.

• Pupils who have yet to apply for FAS, please download the application form available on school website, and submit the form with complete supporting documents by 24th Dec 2020. (Do note that the General Office closes by 1200 on 24th Dec)

(a) Serious Medical Conditions - eg heart condition, kidney problems; need to submit a letter from certified doctor together with application form

(b) Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Dyslexia- an assessment report written by relevant professional, such as a psychologist, speech and language therapist, psychiatrist or pediatrician must be attached to application. MOE will consider appeals for transfer to a school resourced to support Dyslexia / mild ASD only if that school is included as one of the student’s original choice of secondary schools.

(c) Physical Disability – an assessment from qualified medical professional of the child’s condition and needs should be submitted.

Mass Appeal Exercise (MAE) for

School Transfer (by 1200 PM today)

Pupils who have been successful in the appeal application will receive their new school posting letters on 4 Jan 2021 and will report to the new posted school immediately.

Pupils who are unsuccessful in their appeal would continue at their original posted secondary school

Release of MAE Results

National Digital Literacy Programme• The NDLP was launched in March 2020 to make digital

learning inclusive by equipping students with the digitalliteracies to be future-ready.

• Through the NDLP, all secondary school students will owna school-prescribed personal learning device (PLD) byend 2021, Singapore Citizen students can use theirEdusave Account to pay for the PLD.

• The device will be used to facilitate an environment thatencourages personalised learning.

• Deyi will be on board in March 2021 (End of Term 1).

National Digital Literacy Programme• The cost of the device bundle can be paid using your child’s

Edusave account, after setting aside provision for paymentof second-tier miscellaneous fees.

• To ensure the affordability of devices, there was a one-timeEdusave top-up of $200 in April 2020 to support thepurchase of the device. This is on top of the annual $290credited into the Edusave account for Secondary Schoolstudents.

• For students on MOE-FAS, subsidies are available even ifthere is insufficient Edusave balance. The cash out-of-pocketwill be $0.

School-based Health and

Dental Services

• The Health Promotion Board (HPB)’s School Health andDental Services will be conducting its annual healthscreening, immunisation and dental services for your child.These services ensure the protection of your child’s healthand early detection of health issues.

• Your consent is required to ensure your child receives theseimportant health and dental services that are provided.

• A Parents Gateway message with more details andinstructions has been sent on 22nd Dec 2020. Please do lookout for it and access the portal accordingly.

Art Elective Programme (AEP)

AEP

is a

4-year art

programme

offered from

secondary 1 in

select schools

Music Elective Programme (MEP)

MEP

is a

4-year

music

programme

offered from

Secondary 1

in select

schools

• If your child exhibits interest and passion for Art or Music, they canapply for Art Elective Programme (AEP) or Music ElectiveProgramme (MEP) in the following centres:

AEP Centre (National Junior College) MEP Centres (Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) or Dunman

High School)

• Successful applicants will attend weekly lessons in the afternoonat the AEP/MEP Centres. In view of the extended Art/Musiccurriculum, AEP/MEP students will not be offered Design andTechnology (D&T) and Food and Consumer Education (FCE) at theLower Secondary level to ensure that their overall curriculum loadis manageable.

• Please submit your application by 15 January 2021.

Art or Music Elective Programmes

AEP form: https://go.gov.sg/kru4i5

MEP form: https://go.gov.sg/c2yus4

• You may visit the AEP/MEP webpages on the MOE website to find out more about the programmes and application process

INTERESTED TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT

AEP/MEP?

AEP:

https://go.gov.sg/specialart programmes

MEP:

https://go.gov.sg/specialmusicprogrammes

https://go.gov.sg/empmepshowcase2020

• You may also approach Mrs Juditha Siva (AEP) or Ms Ho Si Liang (MEP) for more information.

https://go.gov.sg/specialart

SCHOOL RULES &

GENERAL INFORMATION

APPROVED HAIRSTYLES FOR BOYS

• Hair must be short and neat; back with a slope.

• Hair must not cover the ear and the forehead.

• Hair must not be tinted, dyed or gelled.

• No punky or spiky hairstyle is allowed.

• No ear sticks are allowed.

APPROVED HAIRSTYLES FOR GIRLS

• Hair must not be tinted, dyed or gelled.

• Fringes are not to touch the eyebrows.

• Hair that is longer than the upper end of the collar must be

tied up neatly.

• Wear only black or navy blue ribbons/hair band/hair clips.

• Only one pair of circular ear studs that is no more than 0.5 cm

in diameter is allowed. Small ear sticks (only transparent

ones) are allowed.

SCHOOL SHOES

• White colour shoes with simple,

coloured patterns/logos.

• White/light grey inner lining.

• White shoe laces.

• All handphones must be switched off

during lessons at ALL TIMES. (minimize distractions)

• Use of handphones is allowed ONLY

during recess and after curriculum time

at 4 designated places (Canteen, Sports

Area, Study Pavilion, Foyer).

• Students who do not comply with the

school rules on the use of handphones

would have the privilege withdrawn.

Responsible Use Of

Mobile Phones

Road Safety

Use overhead

bridge through

Side Gate D

Side Gate D Opening hoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday – 6:45am to 7:25am; 12:45pm to 3pm

Wednesday – 6:45am to 8:25am; 12:45pm to 3pm

Road SafetyDo not alight passengers along this part of the road or

before the pedestrian crossing.

Main Gate

Please drive forward –

past the main gate to alight passengers.

Road Safety

Main GateUse the zebra-crossing

Walk within the yellow line

For the safety of our students

and to minimize traffic within the

school, parents are allowed to

drive in only on rainy days.

Drop-off @ foyer

School Cockpit Mobile

• An SMS alert is sent to parent(s) when a student is absent from school during morning assembly.

• Timings are as follows:

Monday: 9.10 am

Tuesday: 9.10 am

Wednesday: 10.10 am

Thursday: 9.10 am

Friday: 9.30 am

School Cockpit & Attendance

Parents Gateway

• Main form of communication for the school

– Forms

– Announcements

– Parents-Teachers-Meeting Booking

*Please update the school if there are changes in your mobile number.

Parents Gateway

• Continue to use their Primary level SSCs

for concessionary travel till end Apr 2021

• Extension at Transitlink Office at MRT or

Bus interchange

• Students can still purchase the Bus

Concession Pass (BCP) using their Primary

level SSCs but they would need to

purchase the BCP for Secondary School

students

School Smart Cards (SSC)

Info available on

school website

• Deck of Slides

• Booklists for all 3 streams (NT, NA, EXP)

• Financial Assistance Scheme Application Form (If Applicable)

https://deyisec.moe.edu.sg/useful-links/sec-1-registration-2020

Thank you for

your time