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BRIEFING FOR SEC 1 ACADEMIC MATTERS

METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL

Broad-based, content and skills leading up to the rigour and demands of the O-

levels, A-levels & IB Diploma and beyond.

Transition from Primary curriculum

SEC O-LEVEL & IP CURRICULUM

SEC 1 & YEAR 1 CURRICULUM EXAMINABLE SUBJECTS

O-track enriched Sec 1I, 1M, 1O, 1T

O-track SBC Sec 1D, 1E, 1H

Integrated Programme Year 1G, 1S

Language Arts Language Arts Language Arts

Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue

Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics

Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences

Physical Sciences Physical Sciences Physical Sciences

Geography Geography Geography

History History History

Third Lang# Third Lang# Third Lang#

# Third Language lessons in MOE LC. Transport arrangements can be made.

SEC 1 & YEAR 1 CURRICULUM NON-EXAMINABLE SUBJECTS

O-track enriched Sec 1I, 1M, 1O, 1T

O-track SBC Sec 1D, 1E, 1H

Integrated Programme Year 1G, 1S

Home Econs/MEP# Home Econs/MEP# Home Econs/MEP#

IPW IPW IS

General Music General Music General Music

Art Art Art

Computer Studies Computer Studies Computer Studies

Philosophy module* PTK

Global Studies

PE PE PE

CCE CCE CCE

Mother Tongue is mandatory under Singapore’s bilingual policy.

Exemptions from MT must be approved by MOE.

Fresh applications for exemptions need to be made for GCE ‘O’ levels.

For those who those been exempted from MT, kindly submit a copy of the exemption letter

to the FTs by Monday 12 Jan. 2015

SECONDARY 1 CURRICULUM MOTHER TONGUE

Students take the GCE O-level Mother Tongue paper at the end of Sec 3/Year 3 IP. If student scores B3 or better, she’ll take the Higher Mother Tongue paper at end of Sec 4/Year 4 IP. For O-track students to note: - Bonus points at JC admissions: 2 points if student passes both English and HMT. - Students with good HMT scores can take up Chinese Studies as a H2 subject or join JCs offering the Chinese LEP.

SECONDARY 1 CURRICULUM HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE

Offering Higher Mother Tongue to Pupils

Target Groups

Students eligible to do HCL Remarks

Pri 6 to Sec 1

Criteria: (1)  PSLE top 10% (~250 T-score)

& took CL, ML, TL (2)  PSLE in 11%-30% & A* in

CL, ML, TL &/or merit in HCL, HML, HTL

Letter offered by MOE to do HMT.

Sec 1 to Sec 2

Sec 2 to Sec 3

Must meet requirements (1) CL = min 75% Overall = min 75% OR (2) CL = min 80% Overall = min 70%

Letter will be issued from School to pupils who have met the requirements to take up HMT.

THIRD LANGUAGE

3rd Language classes take priority over all other afternoon activities except when there are

compulsory school events or participation in approved competitions

Note on L3: 1. Be committed for the whole year. Marks will captured from semester 1 and are included in overall percentage for the year 2. Withdrawal process is via the language centre 3. If transport arrangement is needed to centre, please see Mdm Junita.

MUSIC ELECTIVE PROGRAMME

MEP Music classes take priority over all other afternoon activities except when there are compulsory

school events or participation in approved competitions

Note on MEP: 1. Girls receiving MEP fee subsidy need to be committed for the 4 years. 2. Classes are held on Tuesday afternoon 3 – 4.30pm. 3. Girls take MEP in place of Home Econs subject. 4. Marks will be included in overall percentage for the year

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE FOR 2015

•  Lessons are in 60 min or 90 min blocks •  2 half-hourly break times every day. •  The timetable will be structured in a 2-week (or a 10-

day) cycle.

•  Lower Sec Science classes are conducted in Semestral modules. Semester 1: 2 Jan – 24 Apr & Semester 2: 27 Apr –

end of year.

Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays

Day 1 (odd) Day 6 (even)

Day 2 (o) Day 7 (e)

Day 3 (o) Day 8 (e)

Day 4 (o) Day 9 (e)

Day 5 (o) Day 10 (e)

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE IN 2015

Day 1st period

Last period Afternoon classes Scheduled remedial Other activities

Mon 0730h 1400h CCA starts 1500h

Tue 0730h 1430h 1500-1630: S1MEP

1430- 1530: Languages 1530 – 1630: Maths

CCA starts 1630h

Wed 0830h 1400h CCA starts 1500h

Thu 0730h 1400h 1430- 1530: Sciences 1530 – 1630: Humanities

CCA starts 1630h

Fri 0730h 1430h CCA starts 1500h

2015 CALENDAR

Swap in timetable/ curriculum days in 2015 M (-2 Days) T (-3 Days) W (-3 Days) T (-4 Days) F (-3 Days)

Term 1 (o)Feb 18 CNY cel

(o)Feb 19 CNY

(o)Feb 20 CNY

Term 2 (e) FRI tt Mar 31

(e)Apr 2 X-ctry

(e)Apr 3 Gd Fri

(e)May 1 Labour Day

Term 3 (e)Jul 6 Youth Day

(o)FRI tt Jul 14

(o)Jul 17 HR Puasa

(e)FRI tt Jul 22

(e)Jul 23 FD FDR

(e)Jul 24 128 FD

(o)Aug 10 Day aft ND

(e)FRI tt Aug 4

(e)Aug 7 ND cel

(e)Sep 3 Tr Dy cel

(e)Sep 4 Tr Day

Term 4 (e)THUR tt 23 Sep

(e)Sep 24 HR Haji

CONVERSATIONAL MALAY PROGRAMME

Another Language Learning Opportunity for all levels ~ Conversational Language competency and cultural awareness ~ Curriculum focus on listening, speaking and recognising

simple words/characters ~ Elementary module on Thursdays 3 – 5 pm

(5 weeks: 5 February to 12 March) ~ Registration forms are available at the General Office or from

any of the Mother Tongue Language teachers.

Each subject will set approx. 1 – 1.5 hr of homework per week

Average time spent on homework in a

week = 6 - 10 hours

Students need to exercise good time management, discipline

HOMEWORK POLICY

Valid Reasons for absence 1. Unwell and covered with Medical Certificate valid for test day (copies of mc to be given to FT & to respective subject teachers) 2. Test falls on the same day of an approved competition (interschool, international). The teacher i/c of competition will inform the staff BUT students should also take responsibility to alert their respective teachers.

ABSENCE FROM TESTS & EXAMS

SECONDARY 1 ASSESSMENTS

O-track

Mid-Year Progress Report

Coursework Progress Report

Year-end Summative Report

Assessment type

Mid-Year Block Tests

Assignments & class tests for Term 1 – 3

End-of-Year Examination

Weighting for LA, MT, Maths 20% 20% 60%

Weighting for Geog, Hist 25% 40% 35% Weighting for Sciences 40% 20% 40%

Promotion to Secondary 2 is based on Overall performance at CAs and Year-End Examinations. § Attain 50% overall marks § Attain 50% Language Arts marks

Placement into Secondary 2 classes is based on q  Subject combinations q  Overall percentage q SBC criteria (the overall percentage, the marks of common subjects (i.e. English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities), the consideration that girls who are from Sec 1 SBC classes have taken a heavier academic loading this year.

SECONDARY 1 PROMOTIONS

O-track

Letters Emails and phone calls

Announcements through MGS website http://www.mgs.sch.edu.sg

Newsletters School sms

Progress reports after CAs & Exams

Parents Level Briefing

Parent-Teacher Meeting with class, subject & CCA teachers

(18 April 2015, Saturday)

ParentLink

COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS

MGS-INTEGRATED PROGRAMME

Year 3 intake in 2017 for additional 20 students

For who? •  Sec 2 MGS students

•  Sec 2 Non-MGS students

Application process will open end of May. Forms and Information will be on the school website. Information session: mid May 2015 & 2016 (Yr 3 IP

Briefing)

MGS-INTEGRATED PROGRAMME

Criteria for selection

1. Selection tests results 2. School results for Sec 1 & Sec 2 3. Other achievements 4. Performance at interview 5. Viewpoint essay Results of application will be released after the End-of-Year Examination.

LEVEL PROGRAMMES

METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL

MGS ROCs: Road to Discovery The objectives:

①  To provide authentic contexts and experiences for applied learning

②  To develop the whole child in the four domains - cognitive, affective, physical and spiritual across disciplines

③  To develop the 21st Century Competencies of global awareness and cross-cultural skills and sensitivities

Dates: 25 to 29 May 2015 Applied Learning:

Geographical Investigation (GI) @ Singapore Botanic Gardens Historical Investigation (HI) @ National Museum of Singapore & Fort

Canning

3 days - LJs, 1 day - preparation of learning tasks and

1 day - celebration of learning!

REALITY OUTSIDE CLASSROOMS

Understanding Yourself

LEVEL THEME

T O M ASTER T O G ROW T O S ERVE

Co-‐‑Curricular Programme

A Holistic Education for Secondary School Students

Ø  the purpose of Co-‐‑Curricular Programmes

Ø  the intent & domains of LEAPS 2.0

Ø  how parents can support the holistic development of your child

Ø  MGS Co-‐‑Curricular Activities


4 structured programmes that complement the academic

curriculum:

Co-‐‑curricular Activities (CCA) Student Leadership Development

Values In Action (VIA) Enrichment & Lifeskills Programme

• Co-‐‑Curricular Programmes support the holistic development of the child – Provides multiple avenues to nurture students to prepare them for their future work and life

– Character and Values – Social Emotional Competencies –  21st Century Competencies –  Interests and Talents

• Role of Parents in the holistic development of your child

– Reinforcement of values, life skills, interests and strengths at home

Recognition System for Co-‐‑Curricular ARainment

Leaps 2.0


LEAPS 2.0 DOMAINS -‐ to recognise students’ holistic

development

Leadership Enrichment Achievement Participation Service


Four domains has levels of aRainment: 1 – 5

Participation Achievement Leadership Service


Enrichment domain complements the other domains for students’ holistic development Will be recognised in School Graduation Certificate Will not have levels of attainment

INTENT OF LEAPS 2.0 Motivate students towards holistic and balanced participation through the co-‐‑curricular programmes

Facilitate the learning of values, skills and competencies for life Recognise diverse interests of students; developing students to be self-‐‑directed learners Recognise the “home-‐‑school-‐‑community” approach to holistic development of every child


PARTICIPATION

Affirms students’ sustained development in school-‐‑based CCA

throughout secondary school

Student can choose from Sports, Arts, Uniformed Groups, Clubs and

Societies


PARTICIPATION At least 75% aDendance each year Levels 1 -‐‑ 4: Participation in a CCA for 2 to 5 years

Levels 4 – 5: Continuous involvement in the same CCA for 4 or 5 years

Levels 3 – 5: Exemplary conduct and active contribution in CCA with at least 3 years of participation in any CCA


ACHIEVEMENT

Affirms students’ character development and efforts in

representing the school/external organisations in events

Students’ diverse interests and talents are recognised as events can go beyond

CCA and beyond school


ACHIEVEMENT Representation

Level 1: Represent class / house / CCA (Intra-‐‑school)

Representation/Accomplishment Levels 2 – 4:

Represent school or external organisation in an event Accomplishment in an event represented Levels increase with number of years of representation/accomplishment

Level 5: Represent/accomplish Singapore / MOE / Singapore Schools / National Project of Excellence (NPOE) / UG HQ in international UG competitions


LEADERSHIP Affirms students’

development as a leader Students are developed

through leadership modules, National Youth Achievement

Award and leadership positions


LEADERSHIP Level 1: Completed 2 modules on leadership

Levels 2 – 3: National Youth Achievement Award:

Level 2: Bronze Level 3: Silver and above

Levels 2 – 5: Recognition of progressive student leadership development through leadership positions


SERVICE Affirms students’ contributions

to the community and development as responsible

and active citizens Students serve the community through schools’ Values-‐‑In-‐‑

Action programmes


SERVICE Level 1-‐‑4: Highest level aDained in either: Number of hours of service Number of VIA projects A combination of both

Level 5: VIA project: Student-‐‑initiated Impacts the community beyond the school


Recognition of co-‐‑curricular aJainment

Co-‐‑Curricular Experience

Basic Requirement for Level of ARainment in

Domains

Bonus Points

Excellent 4,3,3,3 2 Good 4,1,1,1

3,2,1,1 2,2,2,1

1

Fair did not meet above criteria

0

How to support my child’s holistic development ?

Is my child able to cope?

How can I help to support her in the learning pursuits?

Supporting the Holistic Development of my Child

How does my child want to pursue this development?

What are the possible opportunities that can help

support this development?

What is my child interested in?

What is my child good at?

What kind of person does my child want to be?

How can I reinforce my child'ʹs learning of values and life skills in her Co-‐‑Curricular Programmes?


Focus on LEARNING & ENJOYMENT in Co-‐‑Curricular Programmes

Co-‐‑curricular Activities (CCA) Student Leadership Development

Values-‐‑In-‐‑Action (VIA) Enrichment & Lifeskills Programme

MGS Co-‐‑Curricular Activities

1.  Badminton

2.  Cross-country/Track

3.  Football

4.  Golf (Sch team)

5.  Gymnastics

6.  Netball (Sch team & Club)

7.  Softball (Sch team)

8.  Squash (Sch team & Club)

9.  Swimming

10. Synchronised Swimming (Sch team)

11. Tennis (Sch team & Club)

12. Tenpin Bowling (Sch team & Club)

SPORTS


1. Girls’ Brigade

2. Girl Guides

UNIFORMED GROUPS


1.  Choir

2.  Dance (International & Indian)

3.  Drama (English & Chinese)

4.  Guitar Ensemble

5.  Handbells Choir

6.  String Ensemble

PERFORMING ARTS


1.  Chess Club

2.  Debate Society

3.  InfoComm / PA / Photography Club

4.  Library Club

5.  S.A.L.T. Club (Service At the Lord’s Task)

CLUBS & SOCIETIES


Tuesday, 6 Jan 2015

CCA Briefing & Registration for Sec 1s

7 - 16 Jan 2015 (Wed – Fri)

Selection Trials / Auditions/Try-outs

Monday, 19 Jan 2015

Commencement of CCA for Sec 1s

MGS Co-‐‑Curricular Activities Audition / Selection Trials

CCA DATE TIME VENUE International Dance

Thu, 8 Jan 3 – 6 PM Sec Dance Studio

String Ensemble Mon, 12 Jan 3.30 – 6.30 PM MEP Room 1 Drama (English) Fri, 9 Jan 3 -‐‑ 5 PM Conference

Room Drama (English)

Mon, 12 Jan 3 -‐‑ 5 PM

KGC Auditorium

Handbells Wed, 7 Jan 3 – 5.45 PM Primary Music Room 1

For any clarification, please email Mr Ling Beng Huat at:

[[email protected]]

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