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Welcome to Hong Kah Secondary School

Sec 1 Registration 22 December 2014

Year Head System

Mr Khoo Sze Wee

Mr Wee Jin Yi

Year Head (HOD – Upper Sec)

Deputy Year Head (Lower Sec)

Year Mentors 3Mrs Patricia Tan

Mr Desmond ChiaMrs Wee WS

Mdm Sri Masayu

Year Mentors 4/5Mrs Vivian Lock

Mr Sun DJMr Ng BT

Mdm Wong RT

Year Mentors 1Ms Chua SQ

Mr Ng HLMrs Wong YP

Ms Hannah Chia

Year Mentors 2Mrs Quek WL

Mrs Ng MLMdm ErnaMr Fadzley

Year Head Sec 1 Team

Mr Ng Han LiatMs Chua Shi Qian

Mr Khoo Sze Wee

Mrs Wong –Ang Yan Pure

Year Head (Lower Sec)

Year Mentors

Ms Hannah Chia

Time Programme Outline (Hall)0800 Registration & collection of file0830 Programme overview by Year Head 0840 Welcome address by Principal, Mdm Sung Mee Har0850 Sec 1s to be ushered to classrooms by FTs

(Please bring along the report book)0900 Principal’s address0920 Presentation by Family Life Ambassador 0925 Presentation by PSG Chairman0930 Sec 1 students to return to hall 0940 Year Head briefing on first day of school and admin matters1000 Sec 1 students to recite the Student’s Creed led by Student

Council PresidentFollowed by filling in and submission of forms before purchase books/shoes/PE attire and uniform.

HONG KAH SECONDARY SCHOOLSEC ONE REGISTRATION 2015

HALL SITTING ARRANGEMENTS

STAGE

1E1 1N1

1T11E2

1N2STA

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Appeal & Financial Assistance - outside General Office

Registration Counters (1 per class)

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Display Board

PSG

1E4*

1E3

General

Enquires

Display Board

Hong Kah Secondary SchoolSec 1 Registration

Hall Counters (At the back of the Hall)Counter 1 to 7 : Registration & forms collectionParent Support Group – Left side of the hallGeneral Enquiries - Right side of the hall

Foyer Counters - Outside General OfficeCounter 8 : Transfer cases (Medical Grounds) Counter 9 : Financial Assistance/NEU PC

Items in the file (part 1)• Information for parents and students

a) Letter to parentsb) Homework Policyc) Road Safety d) Booklet on Parentinge) Flyer for financial assistancef) Book List

Items in the file (part 2)• Forms to be submitted to the school

1) Health Declaration Form (Yellow) 2) School Family Education (Pink)3) Parent Support Group Form (Lavender)4) Enrichment Programme Standing Order Form

(Green)5) Dental Consent Form (White)6) Feedback Form (Blue)7) Sec1 Orientation Acknowledgement Slip (Pink)8) Student’s Particulars Form (Yellow) (Issued by

FTs)

Emergency Evacuation RouteSTAGE

1E1 1N1

1T1B1E2

1T1A

STAFF

Registration Counters (1 per class)

Sec 1 FTs/ SM

PSG

1N2General

Enquires

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Introduction ofSec 1 Form Teachers and Level Student Management

Ms Melissa Tan and Ms Tham Yoke Teng

Sec 1E1 Form Teachers

Ms Lau Kai Ting and Mdm Usha

Sec 1E2 Form Teachers

Ms Debnath Jhumki and Ms Joanna Lim

Sec 1N1 Form Teachers

Mrs Chan Lay Yean and Mr Sha Bin

Sec 1N2 Form Teachers

Mr Muhd Bazlee and Ms Sunarti

Sec 1T1A Form Teachers

Ms Rischka Syafiqa / Mr Kenneth LeongMs Cynndi Lee

Sec 1T1B Form Teachers

Sec 1 Level Student Management Teacher

Ms Rischka Syafiqa

Welcome to Hong Kah Secondary 2015 Sec 1 RegistrationPrincipal’s Address

22 Dec 2014

Mdm Sung Mee HarPrincipal

Mr Yong Mun ChongVice‐Principal 2

Hong Kah Secondary SchoolManagement Team

Mdm Valerie CheongVice‐Principal 1

Mrs Yeo Woei Ling HOD EL & Lit

Mdm Ho Shoo MeiHOD Mother Tongue

Heads of Department (IP)

Mr Ang Ghim CheeHOD Mathematics

Mr Low Ying NingHOD Aesthetics, Craft & Technology

Mr Terence OngHOD Science

Mr Tan Eng WeeHOD Student Management

Heads of Department (Non‐IP)

Mr Irantaffy SaidHOD ICT / MRL

Mr Abdul RazakHOD CCE

Mr ZamanHOD PE / CCA

Mrs Patricia Tan SH Geography

Subject Heads / Level Heads

Mdm Erna SalamunSH Malay

Mrs Wee Wee SinSH MTL

Ms Hannah ChiaSH History & Social Studies

Mr Sun Dao JunLH Mathematics

Subject Heads / Level Heads

Ms Chua Shi QianSH Special Project

Mr Desmond Chia SH D&T

Mrs Vivian Lock SH CCE

Mrs Wong Yan PureSH Normal Tech

Mr FadzlySchool Staff Developer

Mrs Quek Way LieSenior Teacher(Nutrition & Food Science)

Lead Teacher & Senior Teachers

Mr Ng Boon TeckSenior Teacher(Principles ofAccount)

Mrs Ng Mui LeeSenior Teacher

(English)

Ms Ow Ming FongLead Teacher (English)

Mr Ng Han LiatSenior Teacher

(PhysicalEducation)

Mdm Jasmine ChuaYouth Guidance Officer

Mr Jeffrey TengCounsellor

Support Staff

Welcome to Hong Kah Secondary 2015 Sec 1 RegistrationPrincipal’s Address

22 Dec 2014

OUR VISIONAn organisation of STARS

who are

Strong in Character, Thinking and Caring, Aspiring for Excellence, Ready to serve Singapore and beyond.

OUR MISSIONNurturing World-Ready

Youths

OUR VALUESDiscipline . Learning

Care

We are turning 21 next year !

School started operation in Yr 1994School undergoing General Repair and Re‐painting (Nov 2014 – Mar 2015)

SUMMIT ‐ Auditorium Indoor Sports Hall

Student Activities & Research (STAR) Centre

Teaching Staff‐ 84 teachers

(including 20 HODs/LHs/SHs & 5 Lead/Senior Teachers)

Mean age of teaching staff = 35 yrs old

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51 yrs andabove

41‐50 yrs 31‐40 yrs 30 yrs andbelow

Percentage of teaching staff in different age group

Curriculum‐ All students must report by 0725 hr‐ Morning reading (every student must bring astory book)

‐ Every period – 35 mins

‐ Last period (around 1235 – 1500 hr)‐ CCA in the afternoons (compulsory for every studentto participate in CCA)

Subjects offered :EXPRESS NORMAL ACADEMIC NORMAL TECHNICAL

EnglishChinese, Malay, TamilMathematicsScienceHistoryGeographyFood and Consumer Education (Mod)Design and TechnologyArtNon‐examinable subjectsMusic

EnglishChinese, Malay, TamilMathematicsScienceHistoryGeographyFood and Consumer EducationDesign and TechnologyArtNon‐examinable subjectsMusic

EnglishBasic Chinese, Malay, TamilMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesFood and Consumer EducationDesign TechnologyArtComputer ApplicationsNon‐examinable subjectsMusic

CurriculumOther programmes:• Project Work (Applied Learning – Electronics)• CCE lessons, Media Literacy• ACE(Aspiration, Cognitive, Enrichment)• Values in action, Learning Journeys,• Elective modules with external organisations,• Leadership camps,• Overseas trips

Self Awareness

Self Management

Social Awareness

Relationship Management

Responsible Decision

Making

•Thinks independently • Is adaptable, innovative, resilient

•Communicates effectively

•Uses technology adeptly

A Confident Person

Aspiring for Excellence

An active Contributor

•Has moral integrity•Empathises with & respects others

•Has good inter-personalskills

•Is able to work in teams and value every contribution

• Takes responsibility for own learning

•Aims for high standards•Exercises initiative and

takes risks•Questions, reflects,

perseveres

• Is rooted in Singapore

• Has a strong sense of civic responsibility

• Is informed aboutworld and local affairs

• Participates actively

Hong Kah STAR with 21st Century Competencies

DisciplineLearningCare

Self-directed learner

A concerned citizen

Ready to serve Thinking & Caring

Strong in Character

Heart

Feet

A Confident Person

An active Contributor


A concerned citizen


Ready to serve

Thinking & Caring

Strong in Character

Use of games to teach concepts (Math)

Application of Science concepts in real life

(Science)Learning trails @ Changi Airport

Learning beyond textbooksSelf-directed learner


Learning beyond classrooms

• Applied Subject (AS) for O‐Level – “Fundamentals of Electronics” at Ngee Ann Polytechnic

• Advanced Elective Module (AEM) – “Electronic Product Design” and “Fundamentals of Solar and Renewable Energies”

• Elective Modules (EM) ‐ Go‐Kart & Motorcycle Servicing, Hair Styling, Digital Music Production




Aspiring for ExcellenceLearning is linked to the real world and is practice-oriented.

• Drone design competition• Lego Mindstorms robot• Industrial visits for the

school staff to Republic of Singapore Navy & Singapore semi-conductor industries e.g. Mediatek

Sec1 :Poetry Workshop

Sec 2 :Media Literacy



Silver36th C.B. Paul Science Quiz



Singapore MathsOlympiad (National) ‐ 2nd for individual category (Lower Sec NA)‐ Bronze Award in Senior section

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Sec 1Discipline

Sec 2Learning

Sec 3Care

Sec 4 & 5

Orientation Project Work Adventure Camp Educational & Career Guidance

Managing Impulsivity

Creating,imagining & innovating

Listening with understanding &

empathy

Taking responsible risks

Persisting Questioning & problem solving

Thinking interdependently

Metacognition

Precision in language & thought

A Confident Person

Strong in Character

Uniformed Groups National Cadet Corps National Police Cadet

Corps Scouts (Boys & Girls)

Sports & Games Badminton Basketball Bowling Football Netball

Clubs & Societies Infocomm Club MICE Club

Performing Arts Groups

Guzheng Ensemble Concert Band International Dance Batucada Percussion

A Confident Person

Strong in Character

NCC (only for boys)

Bronze Award

Scouts (boys/girls)

NPCC (boys/girls)

A Confident Person

Strong in Character

Gold Award

Gold Award

Concert BandA Confident Person

Strong in Character

SYF Certificate of Accomplishment

International Dance Guzheng Ensemble

A Confident Person

Strong in Character

MICE Club & D/T DeptGold Award - National Design & Marketing Competition 2014

B Division Boys National Champions 2014NIKE Cup Champions 2014NIKE Cup Regional Finals

C Division Boys National Champions 2014National Champions 2013

C/B Division Girls National 3rd C Div 2014National 4th B Div 2013

Student Council

Sports LeadersPeer Support Leaders

CCA LeadersNT Leaders

Class Monitors

Subject Reps, Group Reps/Project Reps

All pupils(Self‐Leadership)

A Confident Person

Strong in Character

HeartAn active Contributor

Thinking & Caring

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Intergenerational Bonding DayStudents – Parents – Grandparents

Community Health CheckCommunity Garden

IT Bootcamp


Thinking & Caring

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Thinking & Caring

FeetA concerned citizen

Ready to serve

Racial Harmony Day

Aesthetics Trip to Hang Zhou, China

Humanities Cross-Cultural Exchange to Beijing, China


Ready to serve

Concert Band Trip To Bangkok, Thailand

Infocomm Trip to Ho Chi Minh City,

Vietnam


Ready to serve

Important information

Appearance‐ Proper attire as a Hong Kah lite‐ Proper hair style & shoes

Commitment‐ Attend school regularly and punctually‐ Participate actively in at least 1 CCA and all school activities‐ Submit all assignments and study for all tests/exams‐ Commit to giving your best and do not give up in

all that you do(HOM)

Behaviour‐ Abide by all school rules and classroom routines‐ Exercise care and respect ( for teachers, classmates and stakeholders; in and out of school)

‐ Think before you act and consider the consequences (HOM)

Conquer Thyself – Discipline.Learning.Care

ASSESSMENT

• Continual Assessment (CA)– On-going

• Semestral Assessment (SA)– Mid Year Exams May– End of Year Exams Sep/Oct

MINIMUM PASSING CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION

Sec 1 & 2 Expresso Pass in ELo 50 % overall

Sec 1 & 2 Normal Acado Pass in EL + Pass in 2

other subjectsORo Pass in 4 subjects

Sec 1 & 2 Normal Technicalo Pass in EL or Math + Pass in 1 other subject

Attendance

• Parents will be informed by SMS if the child is not inschool by 8am

• All absence from school must be supported by amedical certificate or letter from parent

• If the child is absent from school without valid reasonsfor 3 days, a notice letter will be sent to the parents

• Home visits will be carried out by the form teacherswhen necessary

• We do not support parents taking child on holiday duringcurriculum time especially near festive periods

Use of HandphoneUse of Mobile and Telecommunications equipment• During school hours, permission must given by teachers

and teachers are present when students use it;• After school hours, students can use it at 3 designated

areas (STAR Centre, Canteen,Foyer); • No expensive telecommunication equipment is to be

brought to school.

Confiscated phones can only be collected by Parents

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Accessibility & work life harmony of teachers

• Contact teachers only during office hours fr 0730 – 1700 hr (weekdays only) via office number(s)

• Teachers might not be able to attend to parents’ responses immediately at times as they could be engaged in teaching duties

• Leave your contact no with office and they will return your call by the next working day

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Support from parents

1.Show interest in what your child is doing

2.Help them to make decision rather than making

decisions for them

3.Give them time and space to grow

4.Give us your support !

AluminiAchievements

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Ammirul Emmran (4T1) won the Dollah Kassim Awardfor his exemplary conduct and outstanding performanceat the Youth Olympic Games.

‘The most important value I learned in school is to workhard and always have a positive attitude. One of my bestmemories in school was spending time with my teammates and my caring teachers …’

Davis Lim Minyong1st ITE Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medallist

Lee Kuan Yew STEP scholarship29 distinctions, Nanyang Polytechnic

Second upper class honours degree (NUS)Merit trophy, NUS Student Achievement Awards

• Topped her cohort at the Singapore Polytechnic

• Gold Medal for Resort Facilities Services and Management

• Grundfos Silver Medal• Diploma in Chemical

Engineering at Singapore Polytechnic

Ex-students’ Outstanding Results (Poly)

• Director’s List for excelling in Sport & Wellness Management

• Nanyang Polytechnic

• Silver Medal for Diploma in Biomolecular Engineering

• Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Ex-students’ Outstanding Results (Poly)

• Tay Eng Soon Gold medalist at ITE College Central• Lee Kuan Yew Model Student winner• President’s Award for Boys Brigade• Scholarship to the Singapore Polytechnic EEE Department

Ex-Pupils’ Outstanding Results (ITE)

U Kin Pong

PhD, University College LondonMaster’s Degree in Cancer Biology

from Imperial College London (2008-2009) (Top of Cohort)

Every Hong Kah Lite a

Let us bring out the in your child !

Hong Kah Secondary School Date Time Activities

2 Jan 2015(Friday)

7.30 am –1.10 pm

Orientation Programme• Principal Talk• Programme by ICONs• Student Management Talk• Form Teachers Period

5 Jan 2014 (Monday)

7.30 am –12.35 pm

Orientation Programme• YH Talk• Eating together with FTs • Programme by ICONs• Caring of Self and Cyber

Wellness Talk 6 Jan 2014(Tuesday)

7.30 am –dismissal as per time-table schedule

Orientation Programme• Form Teachers Period• Normal Time-table

Hong Kah Secondary School Date Time Activities

12 Jan –14 Jan(Mon-Wed)

7.30 am –4.00 pm

Compulsory 3 Days Orientation Camp (non-residential)

16 Jan (Friday)

2.30 pm –4.30 pm

CCA Open House(for students and parents)

4.30 pm –6.00 pm

Parenting Talk on Managing Transition to Secondary School(for parent only)Students will be involved in preparation for campfire.

7.00 pm –9.30 pm

Campfire (for students and parents)

Objectives• To help your child to familiarise with the new

learning environment • To equip him/her with values, skills and

competencies to effectively manage himself/herself in the new school community.

• To provide opportunities to build new relationships with their teachers and new classmates.

Sec 1 Orientation Camp : 12‐14 Jan0730‐ 1600 hr

On 2nd January 2015, please • report to school before 7.25 am • bring $4 for passport photographs• bring HKSS PE attire • bring the Student Particulars Form• Singapore PR or international students are

required to bring a cheque or cash of $96 for the sec 1 orientation programme.

First day of School

Information

School Smart Cards (SSC) for Secondary Level

• Students can continue to use their Primary level SSCs for concessionary travel till end Apr 2015.

• Students would need to purchase the Bus Concession Pass for secondary students.

Kindly complete the following forms:1) Health Declaration form (Yellow) 2) School Family Education (Pink)3) Parent Support Group Form (Lavender)4) Enrichment Programme Standing Order Form and Letter

(Green)5) Dental Consent Form (White)6) Feedback Form (Blue)7) Sec 1 Orientation Acknowledgement slip (Pink)8) Student’s Particulars Form* (Yellow, by 2 Jan 2015) • Return the forms to the respective registration counters• Proceed to buying of books, shoes, PE Attire (purchase

according to house colour) and school uniforms.

Gentle Reminders

• Books Sale at Canteen (Can also be purchased on other dates)

• Uniform at Block D, Level 1 • PE Attire at Block D, Level 1 • Shoes at Block C, Level 1Purchase of books and uniform can be made on alternative dates:22 Dec – 30 Dec 2014, Mon to Fri: 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.* 24, 27, 31 Dec, 8.00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Venues for Purchase of books, uniforms and shoes

• FAS Students / Applicants, please proceed to the foyer to collect your coupons before proceeding to the sales area.

• Foreign students admitted through the AEIS, please proceed to the general office after this.

Venues for Purchase of books, uniforms and shoes

We, as Hong Kah Lites,Recognise and develop our strengths.Every mistake, every fault,Every difficulty conquered,Becomes a stepping stoneto better and higher things.We are bold to learn.We dare to live our dreams.We determine our future.

Students’ Creed

Thank you for your presence and support for your child in his/her

new stage of life.

Thank you!

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