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Address by PrincipalMrs Ruby Khoo

can be made easier for everyone

Focus of Secondary Education Our Commitment and the JSS

Experience Our Support for Student Progression Your Partnership

Overview

Focus of Secondary Education

10 years of quality basic education that goes beyond academics

broad and inclusive approach; providing each child with a broad and holistic education

deep values, deep commitment to Singapore and deep foundation for learning

learning for life and lifelong learning

Secondary School EducationContinued emphasis on Citizenship and Character Education (CCE) Continued emphasis on social-emotional development Develop a broad range of skills for life

Support further education and career aspirations Provide greater choice and flexibility to meet different

abilities and interests Prepare students for various pathways at post-

secondary level

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Social-emotional development through Strong teacher-student relationship (TSR) Education and career guidance (ECG) Sexuality Education (SEd) Learning journeys and outdoor education

Nurture Character, Citizenship and Values throughCharacter and Citizenship Education (CCE)Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

Secondary School Education Secondary School EducationProviding Multiple Pathways for Academic SuccessExpress Course 4 years leading to GCE ‘O’ level

Normal (Academic) Course 4/5 years leading to GCE ‘N’ and ‘O’

levels

Normal (Technical) Course 4 years leading to GCE ‘N’ level

Secondary School EducationExpress Course Opportunities to explore and develop interests

and strengths in specific areas and facilitate exploration of post-secondary optionsDeepen understanding in academic subjectsAdvanced Elective Modules offered by

Polytechnics in Sec 3Further education and career fairs

Secondary School EducationNormal (Academic) Course flexibility in subject offering at lower secondary levels

for eligible students (i.e. offer EL, MTL, MA & SC subjects at Express Level)

offer up to 3 Exp level subjects at Upper Secondary level transfer to Exp course for top performing N(A) students offer Elective Modules by ITE to develop interests and

strengths in specific areas

Secondary School EducationNormal (Technical) Course flexibility in subject offering at lower secondary levels

for eligible students (i.e. offer EL, MTL, MA & SC subjects at Normal (Academic) and Express Levels)

offer up to 3 N(A)/ Exp subjects at Upper Secondary level

transfer to N(A) course for top performing N(T) students offer Elective Modules by ITE to to prepare for further

education and vocational training

Post Secondary Pathways

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Our Commitment

Our CommitmentPreparing our students for change

Our CommitmentIntellectual Curiosity Deep hunger to learn and grow, and willingness to experiment

in order to learn

360-Degree Thinking Think holistically, recognise patterns and make imaginative

leaps based on those patterns

Cultural Competence Think and act across the boundaries of organisational and

global cultures

Empathy Deep emotional intelligence to see the world through others’

eyes, and understand their unique perspectives

Adaptability Mental agility, comfort with ambiguity, and the capacity to

change old behaviours in light of new evidence

Our CommitmentPublished Jun 26, 2016, 5:00 am SGT

Staying ahead as train moves fasterWarren Fernandez

“We do not know yet what skills we need in the future. I would say we need more emphasis on the interaction between man and digital technology.”

Professor Klaus Schwab on the future of work and jobs

Our Commitment

GCE ‘N’ and ‘O’ Level examination

Our Commitment

Nurturing Hearts, Enriching Minds With the Community, For the Community

忠LOYALTY勤INDUSTRY诚SINCERITY爱LOVE

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Our CommitmentLearn with PurposeServe with Passion

Lead with Heart

Learn with Purpose

Our students are lifelong learners, who possess a quest for excellence and adopt a global perspective, effectively leveraging technologies in their learning.

Serve with Passion

Our students are concerned citizens, who imbibe the qualities of respectand gratitude, actively contributing to the community.

Lead with Heart Our students are leaders with integrity and empathy, possessing the moral courage to make the right decisions.

Our JSS Experience

For ALL

Our Educational Philosophy

Authentic tasks and situations for

meaningful learning

Information gatheringCollaborative learning Peer critiqueKnowledge creation

through ICT

Deepen understanding

through authentic and

experiential learning

Develop interest and nurture talent and through expanded

learning opportunities

Develop solutioning and

lifelong learning skills

through use of ICT

For the PASSIONATE & TALENTED

JSS Experience

Character & Citizenship

Education+

Physical Education

English and Mother Tongue Languages

Mathematics, Sciences

andApplied Sciences

Humanities and

Aesthetics

The World is Our Classroom

Deepen understanding

through

authentic learning

Expanded Learning Opportunities

Enhance experiential learning

through use of ICT

Project[COM]Passion

Sports Award & Scholarship

inSPire

Research Scholars

Flexibility in Sub Offering

ALP LLP

JSS ExperienceLow Sec Level N(A) N(T) Express

Examinable Subject English LanguageChinese/ Malay/ TamilMathematicsScienceLiteratureHistory GeographyArtDesign and TechnologyFood and Consumer Education

English LanguageBasic Chinese/ Malay/ TamilMathematicsScienceTechnical StudiesFood and Consumer Education

English LanguageChinese/ Malay/ TamilMathematicsScienceLiteratureHistory GeographyArtDesign and TechnologyFood and Consumer Education

Non-examinableSubject

Civics & Moral EducationPhysical EducationMusic

Civics & Moral EducationPhysical EducationArt MusicSocial Studies

Civics & Moral EducationPhysical EducationMusic

Other examinablesubjects

Students offered subjects at higher levels (i.e. English LanguageChinese/ Malay/ Tamil, Mathematics or Science) to offer these in lieu of the above

Third LanguagesHigher Chinese/ Malay/ Tamil

Type Student Development Academic

Offered to AllOverseas Service Learning (Sec 4)

LLP:Sporty at Heart, Sporting in Mind

inSPire Programme

ALP:Environmental Studies

Offered to Eligible Students(Talent Programmes)

Sports Scholarship

Research Scholars Programme

Student Application*(Passion Pursuit)

Project [Com]Passion Grant

Sports Award inSPire AwardALP Mentorship Award

*Rationale: Encourage students to identify and explore interest areas and take ownership of their learning

Expanded Learning Opportunities

JSS Experience

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Applied Learning Programme

Environmental Studies: An Inter-disciplinary Approach To Sustainable Living

JSS ExperienceALP: Environmental Studies Citizens informed about environmental issues Responsible and active

contributors to the environmentcause

Purposeful field researchersOffered in the form of Core ALP Modules andALP Mentorship Award

JSS Experience

Learning for Life Programme (LLP)Sporty at Heart, Sporting in Mind

Guided by our belief that sports, when presented and organised meaningfully, will yield 3 benefitspromote healthy livingnurture desired values foster strong relationships

JSS ExperienceLearning for Life Programme (LLP)

Sporty at Heart, Sporting in Mind

Focus for Sec 1 StudentsCore modulesBasic Kayaking ProgrammeBasketball, Frisbee, Orienteering & Shot PuttOptional modulesTchoukball, Gymnastics, Zumba, Cycling & Trekking

JSS Experience

Sports Scholarship

Offered to talented basketball and volleyball players Established in 2011 Scholarship includes school fees, training allowances

and subsidy for overseas training trips

Sports Award provides expertise and monetary support for students keen to

develop specific interest in a sport or game of his/ her choice

Sponsored by our School Advisory Committee (SAC)

Learning for Life Programme (LLP)

JSS ExperienceinSPire Programme

considers emerging trends in the industry and offers opportunities that broaden students’ knowledge in three broad clusters

Sponsored by our School Advisory Committee (SAC)

JSS Experience

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inSPire Programme within each cluster are Core modules : conducted during protected student

enrichment slots Elective modules: students opt or sign up for, conducted

during after school enrichment slotsinSPire Award

For students keen to pursue a specific area in greater depth Cash grants of $500 or $1000 for individual and group

awards respectively

JSS ExperienceinSPire Programme for Sec 1 Students

Core modules Conversational Malay and Chinese Media LiteracyElective modules Basic Photography Calligraphy Google Sketchup Music Mind Programming and Flying Drones

JSS Experience

Sponsored by our School Advisory Committee (SAC)

Research Scholars Programme (RSP)

4-year programme developed to nurture students in the area of research

Established in November 2004 Sponsored by the School

Advisory Committee & Alumni Association

JSS ExperienceProject [COM]Passion

Launched in 2013 by DPM TharmanNurture in our

students care and concern for the disadvantaged in the community

JSS Experience

Project [COM]Passion

JSS ExperienceCommon Threads Across all Awards(inSPire, Sports, Project [COM]Passion) Project must be initiated by students

(submission of project proposal) Support specific interest(s) Apply knowledge and/or skills

acquired, to contribute back to the school or community

JSS Experience

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StageALP Mentorship, inSPire, Sports/ Project (COM)Passion Awardee

RSP Scholar

Application 19 Mar - 21 Apr 30 May*Selection 14 May - 3 Jun 18 - 22 JunRelease of outcome 29 Jun 5 Jul

Becoming our …JSS Experience

*Students who meet the eligibility critieria for RSP will be invited to submit their applications by 24 May

Our Support for Progression

Assessment Structure and Weighting

Secondary 1 Exp & N(A) CombinedContinualAssessment 1 (CA1) 15%

40%SemestralAssessment 1 (SA1) 25%

ContinualAssessment 2 (CA2) 15%

60%SemestralAssessment 2 (SA2) 45%

Secondary 1 N(T) CombinedContinualAssessment 1 (CA1) 20%

40%SemestralAssessment 1 (SA1) 20%

ContinualAssessment 2 (CA2) 20%

60%SemestralAssessment 2 (SA2) 40%

Secondary 1 Exp, N(A) & NTCommon Test 21-27 FebMid Year Examination 26 Apr-10 MayEnd of Year Assessment 1 Oct-11 Oct

Assessment Schedule (2018)

No Lessons 18April eLearning Day11 May Marking Day12 Oct Marking day22 Oct Promotion Exercise

Promotion Criteria

Criteria StatusMet minimum criteria Pass EL and Overall

Promoted to Sec 2 Exp

Did not meet minimum criteria Failed EL or Overall

Transferred to Sec 2 N(A)

Secondary 1 Exp Criteria StatusPerformed exceptionally well At least 70% or higher in average for all

subjectsTransferred to Sec 2 Exp

Met minimum criteria Pass EL and 2 other subjects Pass in any 4 subjects

Promoted to Sec 2 N(A)

Did not meet minimum criteria Advanced to 2 N(A)Retained in Sec 1 N(A)Transferred to Sec 2 N(T)

Secondary 1 N(A)

Promotion Criteria

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Criteria StatusPerformed exceptionally well At least 70% or higher in average

for all subjectsTransferred to Sec 2 N(A)

Met minimum criteria Pass EL or Mathematics and Pass

in any 1 subjectsPromoted to Sec 2 N(T)

Did not meet minimum criteria Advanced to 2 N(T)Retained in Sec 1 N(T)

Secondary 1 N(T)

Promotion Criteria

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Our Vice-Principals

Ms Deborah TanVP EO

Ms Koh Mui Gek VP Admin

Our Key Personnel (Academic Learning Team)

Mrs Farhain AidilHOD English Language

Ms Ng Ching IngHOD Mother Tongue

Mdm Zoey OhSH Chinese Language

Mr Ooi Wei YongHOD Maths

Mdm Zheng JieyunSH Maths

Mr Eric TanHOD Science

Mr Traven LohSH Science

Mr Timothy BoayHOD Humanities

Ms Andrea TokSH Research

Mr Gabriel CheongHOD InfoComm Technology

Mr Lam Chee LeongSH Applied Studies

Mrs Juliana NgHOD Applied Studies

Our Key Personnel (Academic Learning Team)

Mr Nur Qarnain HOD PE

Ms Ong Wei ChenSH PE

Mr Mohd FaydzullyAsst Year Head

Ms Norliyana MatinAsst Year Head

Mr Stanley TanHOD CCE

Ms Lim Yan MuiYear Head

Our Key Personnel (Student Development Team)

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Our Sec 1 Level Team

Asst Year Head (Sec 1) Mr Mohd Faydzully

Express Reps Mr Darius SimMrs Joseph

N(A) Rep Mr Sim Sze WaiN(T) Rep Mr Koo Chee Kiong

Our Sec 1 Form Teachers1-1 Mdm Shen Xiaoxu

Ms Goh Eng Jue1-2 Mr Darius Sim

Ms Vijayaletchumi1-3 Mrs Joseph

Mr Mark Lee1-4 Ms Michelle Tan

Mr Syed Imran

1-5 Mr Koo Chee KiongMs BazilahMr Deryk Stronach

1-6 Mr Sim Sze WaiMs Siti Daliah

1-7 Ms ShuryaniMdm Wang Hai Jing

Refer to http://www.jurongsec.moe.edu.sg/ for email contacts or call 6265 5980

Your Support and Partnership

Your PartnershipSchool Terms and Vacation Periods for 2018

TERM VACATION

Semester ITerm I Tue 2 Jan - Fri 9 March Sat 10 Mar - Sun 18 MarTerm II Mon 19 Mar - Fri 25 May Sat 26 May - Sun 24 Jun

Semester IITerm III Mon 25 Jun - Fri 31 Aug Sat 1 Sep - Sun 9 SepTerm IV Mon 10 Sep - Fri 16 Nov* Sat 17 Nov - Mon 31 Dec

Your PartnershipSchool Terms and Vacation Periods for 2018

*As JSS is used as a venue for the GCE O-Level examination, the last day of school is 26 Oct;

Lessons continue from 29 Oct – 2 Nov for students for students offered SBB in the middle or end of the year and lateral transfers

Your PartnershipSchool Terms and Vacation Periods for 2018CCAs are an integral part of our students’ holistic education discover interests and talents develop values and competencies that will prepare them

for a rapidly changing world promotes friendships among students from diverse

background, fostering social integration deepens students’ sense of belonging, commitment and

sense of responsibility to school, community and nation

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Your PartnershipSchool Terms and Vacation Periods for 2018

CCA sessions are planned during school vacation period and may continue from 29 Oct – 16 Nov for all students; as 16 November is the last day of Term 4

Curriculum Structure for 2018Start Time Lesson Time Note

Mon, Tue & Thu*

7.30am 7.50am-2/2.40pm

Wed 8.20am 8.30am-2/2.40pm Late reporting dayFri** 7.30am 7.50am-12.40pm Lesson time for students

offering HCL will end at 1.40pm

*To be seated in the Parade Square by 7.20am for 20 minutes of silent reading before flag raising ceremony at 7.40am

**To be seated in the School Hall by 7.20am; flag raising ceremony at 7.30am

Your Partnership

Break Times for 2018Note Support from Parents

Mon- Thu9.50am-10am Snack Break Help prepare healthy snacks

with and for your child11.20am-12pm LunchFri9.50am-10.40am

Only one break in view of Fri being a shorter day; lunch after 12.40pm

Your PartnershipAfter School Academic Programme (ASAP) and Enrichment Schedule

ASAP* Tue(3pm-4pm)

Wed(3pm-4pm)

Fri(from 2.30pm)

Enrichment Mon & Thu (from 3pm-6pm)

Your Partnership

*Commence only in Term 2, on a needs basis

Road Safety Advisory Be patient and considerate; consider other road users Not all our students have the skills required to use roads

properly or are able to fully appreciate the dangers present Let your child alight only at the designated drop-off point Help your child alight from the car as quickly as possible Do not drive recklessly or make illegal turns

Your PartnershipParents are key navigators of a child’s growth Support Affirm Familiarise Empathise

Your Partnership

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Focus for Secondary 1

Your Partnership Your Partnership

30 June

28 Aug

Focus for Secondary 1

Your PartnershipWork closely with and support our teachers Support our school vision and valuesDon’t inadvertently undermine the authority of our

teachers and the school

Your Partnership

Parent Teacher Conference 25 May 8am-4pm26 October 8am-5pm

1. Access www.mconline.sg2. Account will be ready for access

from 30 January 2018 3. Parent’s login credentials

Learning Management System [Marshall Cavendish Online]

User ID : p_JSS12345X (12345X = last 5 numbers and alphabet of their NRIC)

School : Jurong Secondary SchoolPassword : parent01

Your Partnership

Join our Parent Support Group

Your Partnership

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Thank you

Happy 2018 and wishing all a good

year ahead!

Sharing by Rep from Parent Support Group

Overview of CCE ProgrammeMr Mohd Faydzully On

Helping your child transitsmoothly from primary tosecondary school

Secondary 1 Level Focus

Modules• Social Emotional Learning

(SEL)• Sexuality Education (SEd)• Cyberwellness• Education and Career

Guidance (ECG)

Experiences• National Education (NE)• Values in Action (VIA)• Co-Curricular Activities

(CCA)• Student Leadership

CCE Programme

CCE Focus Cope with transition issues Build personal identity and confidence Hone self management skillsMake new friends Uphold school values

Secondary 1 Level Focus

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Cope with transition issues• understand that change is part of life• learn how to manage change

SEL Lessons (NA/NT)Form Teacher Interaction Time

Level Assembly TalksCyberwellness programme

Addressing your child’s needs

Build personal identity and confidence• know the importance of having

an accurate perception of self• appreciate the importance of

self discipline, resilience and motivation in helping them achieve their goals

Sexuality EducationStudy Skills

Education & Career Guidance Programme

Addressing your child’s needs

• Hone self management skills, in particular, to develop self-discipline

i.e. taking ownership of– Personal grooming– Attendance in school– Punctuality

Addressing your child’s needs• Our belief: Restorative Practice

–Empower your child to take ownership for his/ her actions

–Encourage self-reflection–Focus on restoring relationships

• Praise and affirm right behaviours

Addressing your child’s needs

Make new friends• understand

responsibilities as students, and roles in class

• work together to build class spirit Sec 1 Orientation Camp (2-6 Jan)

Class/ Inter-class/ Level events (NE, VIA, inSPire)

Addressing your child’s needsUphold school values• work towards expression

of school values (Loyalty, Industry, Sincerity and Love) in all that they do

School-wide sporting events (Sports Meet 20 April)NE Events (Total Defence 15 Feb, International Friendship Day 4 Apr, Racial Harmony Day 21 July, National Day Celebrations 8 Aug)

Values in Action Activities

Addressing your child’s needs

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Values in Action Activities • 3-tier approach

–Level-based projects• Common experience for all students in the level,

focused on a pre-identified cause–School-initiated projects

• For students to sign up on a voluntary basis–Student-initiated projects

• Mentored by a teacher under Project [COM]Passion

Addressing your child’s needs

• Take a common stand; provide consistency in our expectations of your child both at home and in school

• Encourage them to participate fully in all school activities

Addressing your child’s needs

Overview of CCA Programme

Mr Stanley Tan

Objectives of Briefing

CCA as Platform for Character Development

Grading of CCA ( LEAPS 2.0)

CCAs offered in JSS

Important notes on Choosing of CCA

CCA as a Platform for

Character Development

Purpose of CCA

Build character, team spirit and sense of responsibility

Promote social integration

Inculcate values, skills and competencies for life by offering broad based opportunities for all

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CCA for Character ExcellenceIn JSS, we leverage our CCAs to

inculcate school values of Loyalty, Industry, Industry and Love

strengthen character

encourage students to strive for excellence

develop leadership potential

Important Note

At Secondary Level, CCA is compulsory CCA is graded All students must participate in one main CCA If the attendance per semester is <75%, the

student will be given a FAIR for conduct grade for that semester

CCA Grading (LEAPS 2.0

Scoring System)CCA GRADE

( LEAPS)Leadership

Enrichment

Achievement

Participation

Service

Categories in the LEAPS Scoring System

- Grading Criteria: Levels of attainment of 1 – 5 for

- Levels of attainment does not apply to the Enrichmentdomain as it complements the other domains for students’ holistic development

- Will be recognised in the School Graduation Certificate

ParticipationAchievementLeadership Service

Levels of Attainment

Co-CurricularExperience

Total for Level of Attainment in Domains L.E.A.P.S

Bonus Points

Excellent ≥13 (minimum Level 3 in all four domains) 2

Good 13 < Score ≥7 (minimum Level 1 in all four domains) 1

Fair <7 0

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CCA Grading for Entry into Post-Secondary Institutions

2-year course in Junior College

• CCA grade “Excellent” –2 bonus points

• CCA grade “Good” – 1 bonus point

Polytechnic or ITE course

• CCA points can be used to compete for places

CCAs Offered in Jurong Secondary

School

Sports and Games

Performing Arts

Uniformed Groups

Clubs and Societies

Type of CCA Groups

Sports and Games Objectives

- Develop perseverance, sportsmanship and team spirit in our pupils

Basketball Volleyball (Girls only)

Cross-country/ Track & Field

Badminton Dragonboat Floorball (Boys only)

Performing Arts Objectives

- Instill in our students a sense of graciousness and an appreciation for the aesthetics

Chinese Orchestra Choir English Drama

ClubContemporary

Dance Band

Uniformed Groups Objectives

- Mould our students into good citizens by inculcating in them self-reliance, resilience, discipline, and the spirit of enterprise and adventure

Girl Guides (Girls only)

National Cadet Corps (Boys only)

National Police Cadet

Corps

Red Cross Youth Unit

Scouts (Boys only)

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Clubs and Societies

Objectives -Develop passion and mastery in specific domains of interest

Environment Club Library Science Explorers

Media and Visual Arts Club

Important Notes on Choosing of

CCA

Helping Your Child Choose the Right CCA

CCA Display Day

CCA Experiential

Week

CCA Option Form

CCA Allocation Exercise

Interests, Strengths and Commitment

Helping Your Child Choose the Right CCA

CCA

Display Day

•Tour of all the CCA booths•Demonstrations and Hands-on activities

CCA Experiential Week

•Allocated based on choice•Experience actual CCA sessions

How to sign up for CCA Experiential Week ?

Step 1: Access our school website http://jurongsec.moe.edu.sg

Step 2: Go to the Announcement Section for the page on “CCA Experiential Week”

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Step 1: Go to www.eventbrite.sg

Step 2: Type in ‘Jurong Secondary School’ in the ‘Search Box’

Step 3: Click on the event that you are interested in

Step 4: Check your course and click ‘REGISTER’

Step 5: • For ‘Full Name’ – Child’s name as reflected in the class

list For ‘Surname’ – Child’s Form Class • Click ‘Complete Registration’

Step 6: Confirming your registration by clicking on “GO TO MY TICKETS”

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Step 7: Your admission ticket

Registration exercise starts at 3pm today and ends at 1130pm tomorrow.

At least 3 sessions, of which one must be from a contrasting CCA group

CCA Option Form

Type of CCAs available

Order of choices

Date of Submission (22 Jan)

Contact Email

tan_chin_kwan@moe.edu.sgSchool contact no: 6265 5980

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