sec 1 parents day principal address 2013 updated5 jan s1nt

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Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary 1 Parents’ Day

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Programme Outline

9:00 am Address by Principal, Mr Vasuthevan

Introduction of Parent Support Group

Introduction of nTRIX portal

Question & Answer Session

10:00 am Meeting Form Teachers & Class Admin (In the classroom)

10:30 amTour of CCA Booths

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To explain and share with you some of our school’s policies and programmes

Get to know your child’s teachers

Introduce the Parent Support Group

Objectives

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School Vision

A dynamic institution that adds value to

all.

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What is Value-Added?

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Value-Added Results

Results of 2011Singapore-

Cambridge General Certificate of Education (O Level) Examination

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Achievements (Academic)

GCE ‘O’ Level 2011 5 or more passes (Express)

93.8% vs Nat. 91.4% 5 or more passes (Normal)

50.9% vs Nat. 51.6% National % Passes

Express: 13 in 16 Subjects above Nat.Normal: 7 in 11 Subjects above Nat.

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Achievements (Academic)

GCE ‘N’ Level 2012 (NA Stream) 6 subjects with 100% passes and above national average

10 out of 11 subjects with percentage passes above national average

7 subjects out of 11 with percentage distinction above national average

This year we have 21 students with EMB3 of 11 or less.

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Achievements (Academic)

GCE ‘N’ Level 2012 (NT Stream) 2 Subjects with 100% passes and above national

average

4 out of 9 subjects with percentage passes above national average

4 out of 9 subjects with percentage distinction above national average

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Leow Jun Cong (2011)

Lee Kuan Yew Award for Outstanding Normal Course Students (LKY-ONC Award)

1 of 7 students in Singapore to attain 6 distinctions at 2011 GCE ‘N’ Level Examination

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School Mission

To nurture all Bukit Viewans to

be Creative, Passionate

and Resilient learners who possess moral integrity and are responsible to self and society.

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Our Values

ompassion for others

ntegrity in character

erseverance for excellence

espect for self and others

esponsibility in actions

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Five Strategic Thrusts

Achieving Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Enhancing Staff Well-Being and Personal Effectiveness

Striving for Organization Excellence

Building Strong and Meaningful Partnerships

Providing Opportunities for All Round Development of Students

Day Ending Time Recess Time Lunch Time

Mon 2.15 pm

10:15 – 11:00am 

Tues

1E/1N(A)

1N(T)

3:15 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 – 2:30pm

Wed 12.30 pm

Thurs  2:00pm  

Fri 12:30pm

School Hours

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Partnership

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Communication

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Meet the Parents Sessions are organised for all levels• to develop effective partnership with

parents • to gain better understanding of

school programmes and activities and

• for working closely to bring about better learning outcomes for their children.

Partnership with Parents

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Partnership with Parents

• Student Handbook – incl. critical dates

• Teachers’ email addresses

• SMS / Facebook / Twitter / Email list

• Letters to parents on school website

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Our Teaching & Learning

Programmes

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Secondary School Subjects not found in primary school

Home Economics

Design & Technology

Art

Computer Applications

Social Studies

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Modular System

Level Sem 1 Sem 2 No of periods over 2 weeks

S1NTHE DT 6

SS Art 4

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Modular System - Rationale

Gradual adjustment to secondary school & new subjects

More innovative teaching methods with more teaching periods

More focused curriculum

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Weekend Homework & Holiday Assignments

Purpose: to give more practice to our students and push them to excel.

Weekend Homework Ensures that your child reviews and

revises all that have been taught in the class for the week

Holiday Assignment Given for all the four holidays: Mar, Jun,

Sep, Dec

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Continual Assessments

To check that the students have learnt the subject matter taught

To develop the habit in your child to constantly review and revise their work

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CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2

Primary Continual Assessments

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

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CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2

Important

CA marks are calculated from students’ performance in • daily work• weekly/monthly assessments/tests• performance tasks

Secondary Continual Assessments

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

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Promotion Criteria – Sec 1 NT

LEVELTo Better Stream To Same Stream

Lateral Transfer To Next Level

Promoted To Next Level

1NT Lateral Transfer to 2NA Overall % 75 Core subs (EL, Math,

Sci) % 70 Parents to appeal Teachers’

recommendation

Promoted to 2NT TWO Subjects 50 ONE

of which must be EL OR Mathematics

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English Language

Achievement in the English Language is driven by:

Speak English Policy

“Rise with English” morning programmes on 3 mornings a week (detailed information is given in the handout)

ICT-infused activities incorporating the use of Glogster to facilitate collaborative learning

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Craft & Tech

Home Economics – Textbook is used for 2 years

D&T and Art - Text book is not required. Appropriate lesson materials will be provided.

Mode of Assessment

For D&T/Home Economics

Semestral Assessment includes Coursework and Written Examination

For Art

Continuous Assessment: Portfolio

Semestral Assessment: Drawing Exam and Written Paper

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FORTE Programme

Forging Outstanding and Requisite Talents and Ethics

To provide a holistic education that nurtures the characters and talents of all students so that they can have the necessary values and skills to contribute to a knowledge-driven society

Character Development & Talents Development

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FORTE Programme

Forging Outstanding and Requisite Talents and Ethics

To provide a holistic education that nurtures the characters and talents of all students so that they can have the necessary values and skills to contribute to a knowledge-driven society

Character Development & Talents Development

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FORTE ProgrammeLevel Character Development Talent Development

1NT/2NT Circus Arts

2NT 3 Hs (Heart, Head, Hands) Camp

2NT Social Ettiquette

2NT Overseas Service Learning Trip to Cambodia

1NT/2NT EL Enrichment

2NT Digital Animation (Science)

3NT Media Literacy

3NT/4NT Elective Modules (airline services, food and beverages, hospitality, junior chef

and digital photography,)3NT Work Experience (hotel industry, F1)

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Other Programmes

Values-In-Action Every student will have to do 6 hrs

of community service per year Involves helping charitable

organisations in their Flag Day, visitation of old folks homes, collection of old newspapers, cleaning parks, etc.

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Other Programmes

Health and Fitness Programme For students who are

overweight, underweight and those who are not fit

Conducted within PE lessons Extra remedial sessions may

be conducted based on the needs of the students.

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Our CCA Policy

Every student must take one CCA

To ensure that our students are developed holistically through character development and infusion of school values

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CCA Participation Rate

50% to 74% attendance CCA points scored for the

year will not be computed.

<50% attendance entire CCA points will be

voided.

<75% attendance Conduct Grade = Fair

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Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

More information at the CCA Booths on display

today

Student DevelopmentCharacter & Citizenship

Education

Objectives

To nurture a person of

good character, who is caring and acts responsibly towards self, family, community, nation and the world.

develop pupils' social-emotional skills so that they are confident and are able to make informed choices.

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RAISING CHAMPIONS

Student Development

STUDENT WELL-BEING – meeting Students’ emotional /social/physical needs e.g. (financial assistance)

CAREER GUIDANCE – guiding students to make informed career/educational choices

STUDENT MANAGEMENT – ensuring a conducive environment for all through effective discipline

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - nurturing every student to become effective leaders

RECOGNITION – providing platforms to celebrate students’ achievements

Student Leadership Development Framework

Our Desired Outcomes:

To nurture every student to become effective leaders and good role models who serve and lead with compassion and integrity.

To equip every student with

basic leadership

skills

To provide at least one leadership opportunity for every Bukit Viewan

during their stay in the school

4-Year Progressive Leadership Training (SPICE)

Sec 1 Self-leadership Self AwarenessSelf Management

Sec 2 Peer-leadership Self ManagementSocial AwarenessRelationship Management

Sec 3 Institute & Community Engagement

Social AwarenessRelationship ManagementResponsible Decision Making

Sec 4/5

Leaving behind a legacy

Relationship ManagementResponsible Decision Making

Student Leadership Development Framework

Character & Citizenship Education

Instilled through curriculum • CCE Lessons• Lifeskills Programmes• Sexuality Education (MOE)• Cyber-wellness Programme

And Co- curriculum• National Education ( e.g. Learning Journeys, Overseas Trips) • Values-in-Action• CCAs

We want our students to be confident and concerned citizens who can demonstrate the ability to reflect on and respond to community, national and global issues, and to make informed and responsible decisions as a citizen

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StudentManagement

Policy

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Our Student Management Policy

Our rules and regulations are formulated to ensure that our students have the best possible environment to study

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Student Management Policy

Punctuality & Attendance

Attire & Hair

Use of mobile phones

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Student Management Policy

We do allow students to have coloured/tinted hair.

Offenders will have their hair cut

More information pertaining to our student management policy can be found in the Student Handbook 2013.

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Student Management Policy

Mobile phones are to be SWITCHED OFF in school.

No public display of mobile phones

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Student Management Policy

Consequences

Mobile phones will be confiscated with SIM card for 5 academic weeks (1st time)

Mobile phones will be confiscated with SIM card for 10 academic weeks (subsequent)

Note: School strongly discourages students from bringing mobile phones.

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PARENT SUPPORT GROUPComing Event: Parenting Talk

“Effective Communication within 2 Generations”

(English)

“Parenting – A Disciplinarian or Mentor”

(Chinese)

Saturday, 19th January 2013

9.30 – 11.30 am

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Thank You