Welcome to Yishun Town Secondary School

Sec 4/5 Parent-Teacher Rapport Session17 January 2020

ProgrammeTime Activity4.30pm Registration and Video Presentation5.00pm Prize Presentation Ceremony

Address by PrincipalBriefing on Sec 4/5 matters by Sec 4/5 Year Master

5.50pm Movement Time6.00pm The Junior College

Route to UniversitySpeaker:Mr Low Chun Meng, Nanyang Junior CollegeVenue: School Hall

How ITE education prepares your child for the future?Speaker: Ms Joycelyn SeetHead/Strategic Engagement, Corporate Affairs & Development Division, ITEVenue: I’Create Room

The Polytechnic Education & Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)Speaker: Ms Teo Phay Hoon, Deputy Director of Communications and Outreach, Nanyang Polytechnic Venue: Library

Time Activity6.35pm Break6.40pm The Polytechnic

EducationSpeaker: Ms Teo Phay Hoon, Deputy Director of Communications and Outreach, Nanyang PolytechnicVenue: School Hall

Sharing on ITE Education by Ex-studentsVenue: I’CreateRoom

The Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)Speaker: Ms Joycelyn SeetHead/Strategic Engagement, Corporate Affairs & Development Division ITEVenue: Library

7.15pm End of Programme

Programme

Welcome by

Ms Sharon Yeo Principal

Integrity, the Foundation . People, our Focus . Learning, our Passion . Excellence, our Pursuit

Copyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.

MOE’s Strategic Directions

Many Paths, New Possibilities

We believe every child has strengths and talents.We value every child.

Every child can learn and contribute to his community.Every child can find success.

Success comes in many forms.

• Strengthen holistic education, develop character

• Increase opportunities for strengths and interestsidentification and development

• Enable joy of learning and reduce over-emphasis on grades

• Encourage creativity and innovation

Shifts in Education System to a Holistic Education

Focus & Strength of Yishun Town Secondary School

To provide a holistic education to all students

To develop all-rounded students, with strong focus on character

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• Talks by ITE, Polytechnic, Junior College

• There are many routes to success• Explore all possible education

options• Look for one that best fits the

needs, interests and abilities, passion

Today’s Focus: Education & Career Guidance

Each of us shines in a different way, but this doesn’t make our light less bright.

- Albert Einstein

Sharing on Sec 4/5 Mattersby Ms Goh Chai Peng,

Sec 4/5 Year Master

Pathways for N(T) Students

School Pathways

(Lateral Transfer)

ITE(admission is based on Best 4 GCE N Subjects)• 2-year Nitec Course

(through JIE ‘N’ or EAE)• 3-year Enhanced Nitec

Foundation Programme• ITE Traineeship

Programme

Other Pathways

(Private Education,

Working, etc.)

Sec 4N(T) Students

Pathways for N(A) Students

GCE ‘N’ Level Exams4-year N(A) Course

3-year Poly

1-year Found-ationProg-

ramme(PFP)

2-year ITE Direct Entry Scheme toPolytechnic Programme

(DPP)

2- or 3-year Poly

GCE ‘O’ Level Exams1-year 5N Course

2-yearITE

NITEC

3-yearNAFA/

LaSalle

2-year JC/

3-year MI

3-year Polytechnic

2-yearITE

Higher NITEC

Pathways for N(A) Students

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

• 1-year programme at the polytechnics

• Students must aim for grade 3 or better for every subject and EMB3 ≤ 12 (excluding CCA bonus points) to be eligible for PFP

Pathways for N(A) Students

Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

• DPP students with qualifying GPA scores will be assured of a 1st or 2nd year place in a related polytechnic course

• EMB3 ≤ 19 (excluding CCA bonus points)

Direct Entry Scheme Polytechnic Programme (DPP)For Higher Nitec Course in:• Applied Exercise• Engineering• Info-communication

Technology

For Higher Nitec Course in:• Business & Services

Subject Required Grades

English Language 1 – 4Mathematics 1 – 4Any 3 other subjects

1 – 5

Subject Required Grades

English Language 1 – 3Mathematics 1 – 4Any 3 other subjects

1 – 5

GCE ‘O’ Levels

Junior Colleges / Millennia Institute

(2 / 3 years)GCE ‘A’ Levels/ IBDP

PolytechnicsDiploma (3 years)

Arts InstitutesDiploma (3 Years)

Degree (3 Years)

Universities

World of Work / Continuing

Education & Training (CET)

ITE CollegesHigher Nitec (2 years)

Pathways for ‘O’ Levels Students

A question to think about

Which educational pathway will best cater to the aptitudes and learning

needs of my child?

How is the school preparing Sec 4/5 for success?

School support – A balanced approach

Academic support

Socio-emotional

support

Education & Career

Guidance

Academic Support• Subject Day• Focused Time Practice• Small group/one-to-one consultations• Structured self-study sessions• Progressive target setting• Error analysis after exams• Intensive revision sessions• Extended study sessions• Equipping students with study &

examination skills

Socio-emotional Support• Celebrating small successes• Level/class bonding activities, e.g. inter-

class competitions, class VIA projects• Peer support through class & CCA

activities• Journaling

Socio-emotional Support• Dialogue Sessions with School Leaders/

Year Master• Mentoring by Key Personnel/Teachers• Motivational and Mindfulness Workshop• Motivational talks by school staff, ex-

students and professionals from industries

Education & Career Guidance• ECG Classroom lessons• Early Admission Exercise (EAE)

Preparation Workshops• Visit to JC/Polytechnic/University• Sharing on educational pathways by

JC/Poly/ITE/Ex-students• Sec 4/5 Career Day @ NYP on 10 Feb

2020

Education & Career Guidance• Junior Achievement Programme (Career

Success) for 4E students on 12 Feb• Junior Achievement Programme

(Personal Finance) for 5N students on 12 Feb

• ITE CAT A Elective Programme (Business/IT) @ College East in Term 2 Week 1 for 4NT students

Sec 4/5 Beyond Classroom Week 2020Date 4NT 4NA 4E 5N

10 Feb(Mon) Career Day @ Nanyang Polytechnic

11 Feb(Tue)

Overseas Learning Trip

MotivationalCamp

ECG LearningJourneys

ClassBondingActivity

12 Feb(Wed)

Overseas Learning Trip

MotivationalCamp

JuniorAchievement

CareerSuccess

JuniorAchievement

Personal Finance

13 Feb(Thurs)

Overseas Learning Trip

MotivationalCamp

Motivational, Study Skills & Mindfulness Workshop

14 Feb(Fri)

Overseas Learning Trip

Post-Motivational

Camp Programme

Motivational, Study Skills & Mindfulness Workshop

• There will be one term assessment in Term 1. A schedule of the Term 1 Assessments has been given to students and parents via Parents Gateway.

• There will be a Mid Year Exam in Term 2 and a Preliminary Exam in Term 3.

Sec 4 & 5 Assessment

Time Assessment Components

All subjects

Term 1 Term Assessment 0%

Term 2No Assessment 0%Mid Year Exam 30%

Term 3 Preliminary Exam 70%

Sec 4 & 5 Assessment

• Students must be covered with a Medical Certificate if they are unwell and absent from weighted class tests. They will take a modified class test within 2 days of the date of the original class test.

• Students who are absent from one component of the Mid Year Exam or Preliminary Exam with a valid reason will be awarded a VR / MC for the entire subject in line with SEAB’s guidelines.

Policy on Absence from Assessments

Important DatesEvent DateBeyond Classroom Week 10 – 14 Feb 2020CCA stands down 13 Mar 2020Mid Year Exam 4 – 15 May 2020 Mid Year Parent-Teacher Meeting Session

28 – 29 May 2020

Extended Study Sessions 3rd & 4th week of Apr, and3rd & 4th week of Sep

‘N’ Level Preliminary Exam 27 Jul – 6 Aug 2020 ‘O’ Level Preliminary Exam 24 Aug – 15 Sep 2020 Graduation Day 2 Oct 2020

GCE ‘O’ Level Exam Dates (tentative)

Event DateGCE ‘O’ Level MT Written Exam

1 Jun 2020

GCE ‘O’ Level MT Listening Comprehension Exam

21 Jul 2020

GCE ‘O’ Level MT Oral Exam 8 – 20 Jul 2020GCE ‘O’ Level HMT Oral Exam 27 Jul – 3 Aug 2020 GCE ‘O’ Level EL Oral Exam 17 – 26 Aug 2020GCE ‘O’ Level Science Practical Exam

1 – 13 Oct 2020

GCE ‘O’ Level Written Exam 19 Oct – 12 Nov 2020

Event DateGCE ‘N’ Level EL Oral Exam 13 – 17 Jul 2020GCE ‘N’ Level MT Oral Exam 3 – 6 Aug 2020GCE ‘NA’ Level EL Listening Comprehension Exam

18 Sep 2020

GCE ‘NT’ Level EL Listening Comprehension Exam

16 Sep 2020

GCE ‘NA’ Level MT Listening Comprehension Exam

21 Sep 2020

GCE ‘NT’ Level MT Listening Comprehension Exam

23 Sep 2020

GCE ‘N’ Level Exam Dates (tentative)

Event DateGCE ‘NT’ Level CPA Practical Exam

17 – 22 Sep 2020

GCE ‘N’ Level Written Exam

14 – 23 Sep, 5 – 16 Oct 2020

GCE ‘N’ Level Exam Dates (tentative)

Thank You!