PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR SECONDARY 1 Pasir Ris

Secondary

Principal’s Address

Introduction- School Leaders

Mrs Grace ChuaPrincipal

Since 2017

Mr Lin PeiVice-Principal (EO)

Since 2020

Mdm Lee Beng ChooVice-Principal (Admin)

Since 2019

Student Development Team (SDT)

Ms Cecilia AngYear Head (LS)

Mr Mohd AshiqYear Head (US)

Ms Jasmine PehAsst. Year Head

Mr Joshua Tan HOD CCE

Mr Daniel NgSH CCE

Mr Kevin TeoHOD PE & CCA

Mr Gohel AmarsinhHOD Student Mgmt

Mr RifaiiSH Discipline

Mdm Siti MirnaSH FCE

Ms Lorraine TeoAED (Counselling)

Mdm Nur AtiqahAED (LBS)

Sec 1T7

Ms JaslinJiang

Ms Nadirah

Mr Daniel Chng

Sec 1A2

Mdm Sumrah

Mr Wilfred Teo

2022 Home Teachers

Sec 1A1

MdmFazidah

Miss Kimberlyn Lee

Sec 1E3

Ms Leom Li Yan

Miss Mindy Low

Sec 1E4

Mdm Faith Nah

Sec 1E5

Mr Jonathan Chan

Mdm NurNadiah

Sec 1E6

Mrs Wendy Koh

Mr Iskandar

Ms Li Yang

Mr Liu Shucun

Ms Breatrice

STUDENT PROFILELevel Number of classes (2020)

Exp N(A) N(T) TOTAL

Total no. of classes 164 per level

102 per level

41 per level

307 per level

Total no. of students 607 344 153 1104

Gender %Boys 53.3Girls 46.5Total 100

Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 COPExp 221 223 224 224 17 18NA 183 178 178 182 23.2 24NT 138 130 137 139 26.4 27

Mean PSLE T-score(2018-2021) /AL(2022)

STAFF PROFILEAccolades:• OYEA Award • MOE Innergy Award • Inspiring EL Teacher Award• Distinguished CL Teachers Award• Outstanding History Teacher Award• Associate of AST Award • National Day Awards • MOE Service Excellence Award• Caring Teacher Awards (NIE-EXXON) • Overseas Research Paper Presentations (ALARA-USA

2018, 12th Asia-Pac Symposium for Music Education Research 2019)

• Presentations @ EZ ICT e-Conference 2021, Arts Education Conference 2020, Teachers’ Conference 2019, AST Learning Study Symposium 2019, Tech Summit 2019 @ SST Lab School

• Teacher-led Workshops 2019 - 2021

Staff NumberTeaching Staff 90HODs / Subject Heads / Level Heads 21

Senior Teachers 6

Lead Teachers 3Allied Educators- School Counsellor + 1 FAJSC- Learning & Behavioural

Support - T&L

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4EAS 18

TRANSITING TO SECONDARY 1

• Differences between Primary School and Secondary School:o Longer school hourso Increased commitment to CCAso More subjects and school programmeso Making new friendso Greater peer influence o Greater independence

• A smooth transition is made when your child:o feels safe and comfortable in their new environment. o is able to manage the daily challenges of school life.

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WHAT IS SECONDARY SCHOOL LIKE? Subjects taken at S11. English Language2. Mother Tongue Language3. Mathematics4. Character and Citizenship Education (CCE)5. General Science6. Design & Technology (D&T)7. Food & Consumer Education (FCE)8. History9. Geography10.English Literature11.Physical Education (PE)12.Digital Literacies & STEM/STEAM infused in subjects or enrichment activities

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SCHOOL HOURS

Morning Assemblystudents are to be seated

in classrooms by:

Ending TimeIn general, Sec 1 classes

end at: Mon 8.25am 2.30pm

Tues 7.30am 2.10pm

Wed 7.30am 1.50pmThur 7.40am 2.10pm

Fri 7.40am 12.40pm

RECESS: 40 MINS (10am on Mondays; 9.20 am Tue-Fri)SNACK BREAK: 15 MINS between period 12pm – 1240pm*reporting time for first day of school (4 Jan) is at 7.30am and ends at 1.50pm.

CCA

● CCAs generally takes place from 3.30 pm -5.30pm, usually twice a week.

● There will be a CCA selection briefing to students to explain the CCA selection process on 10 Jan 2022. CCA schedule will be made known to students in this session.

● The CCA Bazaar will be held on 14 Jan 2022 from 2.00pm to 6.00pm to help Sec 1 students choose their CCAs.

Subject-Based Banding (SBB)

● Normal (Academic & Technical) stream students offered to study subjects at more demanding level will receive an offer letter via Parent Gateway by 23 Dec 2021

● Students are to submit the hard copy forms to their home teachers by 4 Jan 2021

● Eligibility○ Option to take subject at Express level - AL5 or better

in a Standard level subject○ Option to take subject at Normal (Academic) level - AL6

or better in a Standard level subject OR ALA in a Foundation level subject

OUTCOMES OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

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At the end of Secondary school, students should:

• Have moral integrity• Believe in their abilities and be able to adapt to change• Be able to work in teams and show empathy for others• Be able to appreciate diverse views and communicate effectively• Be creative and have an inquiring mind• Take responsibility for their own learning• Enjoy physical activities and appreciate the arts• Believe in Singapore and understand what matters to Singapore

At PRSS, we will build on the SKAV acquired in primary school and lay a strong foundation for post-secondary

HOLISTIC EDUCATION @ PRSS

Our Beliefs• Every student can learn and grow in a caring and supportive

environment

• Teachers hold the key to unlock the hearts and minds of students

• Home-School Partnership is a critical part of a child’s educational journey

• Every young person who enters our school gate should be given ample opportunities to grow and be a better version of himself/herself every year

• Teachers must role model lifelong learning and vision of SkillsFuture for Educators to grow their professional practice

Our Mission, Vision & Core Values

Key initiatives• ALP in Broadcast Journalism – Eye on the world: Stories

thru journalism• LLP in music and the performing arts• Pilot PDLP in 2019, 2 years ahead of national digital

literacy plan. In 2022, all sec 1 – 4 students will each own a ChromeBook

• SBB rollout since 2018• I & E efforts in curriculum eg UN 17 Sustainable Goals

for IPW, STEM/STEAM, Science in the Wild, Language/Heritage Trails and many other authentic learning opportunities

All Sec 1 students will own a school-prescribed Personal Learning Device (PLD)

Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP)

Using the Student Learning Space (SLS) for Active Learning with Technology

Collaborative Learning

Leveraging technology to make thinking visible

Self-directed Learning

Blended Learning to facilitate Home-based

Learning

Developing self-directed learners who are future-ready and responsible digital users

Intended Outcomes

Enhance Teaching and

Learning

Support the Development of Digital Literacies

Support self-directed and collaborative

learning

The use of the personal learning device for teaching and learning aims to:

New!!Blended Learning (BL) and Student-initiated Learning (SIL)

Normalising Home-based Learning (HBL)

❑ Blended Learning as a permanent andregular feature to complement physicalclassroom teaching

❑ Fortnightly HBL days (Wednesdays, evenweek starting week 4 Term 1)where studentscan be self-directed, independent learners

❑ Aligned with MOE’s Learn for Life movement

Self-initiated Learning (SIL)

❑ Enables students to exerciseagency, explore theirinterests and passions, bothwithin and beyond thecurriculum

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PROVIDING A SAFER DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING

Providing Parents/Guardians with Greater Choice for After-School PLD Use

Default Option A Option BIn-school DMA settings will

continue after school hours

Parents/Guardians can modify the DMA settings

after school hours

Parents/Guardians can choose to disable DMA after

school hours

For parents/guardians who want their child’s/ward’s use

of the devices to be restricted only to teaching and learning, and prefer to

leave it to the school to decide on DMA settings after

school hours.

For parents/guardians who want more leeway over the

use of the device, and prefer to take charge of the level of

restrictions for their child’s/ward’s use of the

device after school hours.

For parents/guardians who do not want their

child’s/ward’s use of the device to be regulated by

DMA after school.

The school will provide parents/guardians with more information on exercising the options.

• Having default school settings continue after school hours is the best option for parents/guardians who prefer not to, or do not feel ready to manage their child’s/ward’s device use on their own.

• Parents/guardians can request to change their choice of DMA settings at any time.

Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)● Students will informed of their eligibility via the Eligibility Letter from MOE● Eligibility

○ An overall PSLE score of 8 or better and offer MTL at PSLE, OR○ An overall PSLE score of 9 - 14 (inclusive); and attain AL1 / AL2 in MTL or

Distinction / Merit in HMTL● HMTL lesson venues

○ HCL - Pasir Ris Secondary School ○ HML - Pasir Ris Secondary School or our designated HML Centre, Tanjong

Katong Secondary School (subject to enrolment nos.)○ HTL - Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School

● All TL classes will be conducted at TL Centres after curriculum hours

● The designated TL Centre for PRSS is Changkat Changi Secondary School (oppSimei MRT)

Tamil Language (TL)

Mother Tongue Language B (MTLB)

● Eligibility○ Students who attain AL7 / AL 8 in MTL, or ALB /

ALC in Foundation MTL○ Students & parents will be informed in January

2022 if the child is eligible for MTLB● MTLB lesson venues

○ CLB - St Hilda’s Secondary School○ MLB - MOE Language Centre (Bishan)○ TLB - Umar Pulavar TL Centre

ALP~ Applied Learning Programme

• Provide students with opportunities to relate learning to real-life situations

• Increase their awareness of local and global issues

• Develop critical thinking and effective communication skills through various journalism platforms

• Develop students’ awareness of the media arts and journalism industry

• Allow students to appreciate multiple perspectives, think broadly and be more open-minded

• Foster in students deeper understanding about the world and society

Distinctive ProgrammeEye on the World: Stories through Journalism

S – Self discovery of interests & abilities

H – Heritage & cultural appreciation

I – Interactive & collaborative learning

N – Engagement in community outreach & partnership

E – Excellence in artistic expression

LLP ~ Learning for Life Programme in Music & Performing Arts

Cultural Fusion

Distinctive Programme

Theatre Experience

MUSEIT

SIGNATURE PROGRAMMELEVEL CAMPS

S1:Camp Oneiric

S2:Camp SparkS3:Camp

MetamorphosisS4N:Camp Quest &

S4E5N:Camp Conquest

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESPerforming Arts (5)Chinese Orchestra

ChoirConcert Band

DanceDrama

Sports (6)BadmintonBasketballFootballNetball

Table TennisVolleyball

Uniformed Groups (3)NCC

NCDCCNPCC

Clubs (2)AVL

Tinkers’

SPORTS CCAsBasketball Girls Basketball Boys

Volleyball Girls Volleyball Boys

Badminton Football Netball

Table Tennis

PERFORMING ARTS CCAs

English Drama

Chinese Orchestra

Concert Band

Malay Dance

Choir

UNIFORMED GROUPSNCC, NCDCC, NPCC

CLUBS & SOCIETIES CCA

Info Com Technology(Media Production) Club 2021

Design & Innovation Club 2021

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Student Development Team

} Year Heads – Track & monitor overall student well-being

} HOD (Student Management)

} SH/Discipline - Student Discipline

} HOD (CCE) –Character & Citizenship Education

} AED(LBS) – Special Educational Needs

} AED (Counsellor) –Social Emotional Needs

Tiered System of Support helmed by SDT (Student Development Team) in partnerships with the community

Social, Emotional and Behavioural

Development

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S TRANSITION THROUGH SECONDARY SCHOOL

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SUPPORT

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• Find out how your child’s preferences

are changing. Show interest by asking

open-ended questions.

• Make a habit of chatting at a fixed

time each day.

FAMILIARISE

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• Find out what secondary school life is like for

students these days.

• Excite him/her about new experiences

secondary school students can have.

• Encourage him/her to pick up a new hobby or

hone skills in outdoor sports.

• Limit his/her time spent on digital devices.

AFFIRM

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• Remember your child’s strengths.

Build his/her self-esteem in those

areas.

• Praise and affirm efforts in front of

relatives and friends.

EMPATHISE

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• Acknowledge your child’s varying

emotions.

• Encourage your child to share

thoughts and feelings about the new

school.

• Prioritise sufficient sleep.

SCHOOL-HOME PARTNERSHIP

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Our children do best when schools and parents work hand in hand to support them.

• Parents-Teacher Conferencing/Meeting • Parents can make appointment to meet teachers for

both academic and non-academic areas; check with teachers when is the best time to meet

• Parents Gateway – communications /newsletters/updates on school events/SMM etc

• PRSS website for latest info and updates on school events/programmes/announcements/ gallery/publications etc

• PSG workshops and events• Open House or showcase of students’ work online• School’s key briefings eg sec 1 registration, CCA

bazzar, sec 2 streaming, etc

Thriving in the New

Normal

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

National Schools Literature Festival Unseen Poetry Debate

NCC Outstanding Cadet Award

CB Paul QuizAnimation & Game Making

Competition 2021 (Platinum Award)

UNSW ICAS EL Assessments High Distinction Awardees

SPF Pinnacle Award 2021

ADIBA JAMSHED PUYYAKARA (4E6)Valedictorian forSPF-NPCC Award

Ceremony

LEONG WEE KWOK, RAY (4E6)

SCDF Pinnacle Award 2021

NUR HIDAYAH BINTE JOHAR (4E3) LEE JIA JING (4E4)

NG JUN JIE, RAYMUS (4E6)

Mohamed Ilmuddeen(Ngee Ann Polytechnic) Recipient of Lee Kuan

Yew All-Round Excellence Award

(2012)

SUCCESS STORIES

PRSS Alumni receiving top graduate awards from Temasek Polytechnic

Syed Hussein B Syed Negaib A represented Singapore at

ASEAN Schools’ Games in 2017

Idah MariyaniRecipient of 2015 Singapore Service Excellence Medallion

Nur Amirah LKY All-Round Excellence

Award (2014)

Elsa Foo - LKY All-Round Excellence Award (2020)

PRSS ALU

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Mohamad Fahamy Koenitz Bin IskandarGraduated in 1998

Doctor

Ahmad KhanGraduated in 2004

Broadcast Journalist