Sec One PTM & CCA Orientation

11 January 2020

Hall Layout for Sec 1 CCA Orientation

STAGE

1T1

1E4

1E3

1N1

1N21E1

1E2

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SEC 1 ORIENTATION 2020

WELCOME

to

SEC 1 CCA ORIENTATION

• Performances by CCAs

• Principal’s Address

• Year Head’s address

• HOD PE/CCA’s Talk

• Introduction by Parents Support Group Chairman

• CCA Exhibition Booth Session

PROGRAMME

PRINCIPAL’s ADDRESS

MR TIMOTHY CHENG

Question #1:

What will the world be like 15

years or so from now when your

child has left school and is out in

the world?

Question #2:

What skills will your child need to

have in order to be successful in

this world you have imagined 15

years from now?

Mobile

Apps

Developer

In Bukit Merah Secondary…….

Every Merahan a resilient, caring and

self-directed learner

VISION

Mission

To nurture Resilient Merahanswith Character and Heart

Merahans will seek to overcome challenges in fulfilling their aspirations and serve the greater

good of society

School Values

Respect for self & others

Integrity in word & deed

Self-discipline in conduct

Empathy for others

Strategic Thrust• ST 1 – Learn for Life

• ST 2 – Nurturing Character and Heart

• ST 3 – Building Staff Excellence

• ST 4 – School-Community Engagement

Strategic Thrusts

School-Community

Engagement

Learn for Life

Nurturing

Character

and Heart

Building

Staff Excellence

Our Key Focus• Revolves around the Child @ Centre

– Values & Qualities for Learning for the Future

– Holistic Growth

• Teachers are the key

– Competency level of our staff

– Engagement of our staff

• Focus on partnership with Parents

Theme for 2020

An Important Message for Merahans

Importance of Sec One

The foundation for Sec

School starts HERE

Values

Skills

Knowledge

Literacy & Numeracy!

• What are some new changes my child can

look forward to?

• How can my child make good use of these

changes?

• How will the school support my child?

Some questions…

What are some new changes my

child can look forward to?

New and Exciting Subjects!

English

Mother Tongue

Mathematics

Science

English

Mother Tongue

Mathematics

Science

Geography

History

Literature

Food and Consumer Education (FCE) (Sem 1)

Design and Technology (D&T) (Sem 2)

Applied Learning Programme (ALP) (Sem 1)

Design & Technology (D&T)

• Learn to identify problem

situations in products

• Apply the problem solving

skills through the design

process

Food & Consumer Education (FCE)

• Gain knowledge of diet and

health, and apply it towards

creating dishes

• Learn how to make sound food

choices and consumer decisions

in everyday life

Geography

• Learn about how natural

resources (e.g. forests, water,

fossil fuels) and the importance

of these resources in human life

• Gain knowledge about issues in

urban living, including housing

and traffic management

History

• Learn about the story of

Singapore

• Gain knowledge about the

global forces that shaped

Singapore’s development, and

how Singapore responded to

these forces

Literature• Learn how language is used

purposefully and creatively to

create meaning

• Learn how to make connections

between the texts, own

emotions, relationships,

community and the world

Semester-Based Subjects

Semester 1

• Food & Consumer

Education (FCE)

Semester 2

• Design & Technology

(D&T)

Be VERY FOCUSED

Results for the Semester will be results for the

whole year

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)

in Creative Robotics and Engineering

• Ignite students’

inventiveness and develop

critical thinking

• Programme mBots to

complete tasks and solve

real-life context problems

Learning For Life Programme

Character Development &

Leadership Through Sports

WHAT’S NEW?Learning For Life Programme (LLP)

Character Development and Leadership Through Sports

• learn more about themselves and how they relate to others

through sports.

• Reflect on these experiences to develop their identity and values

(RISE Values), sense of empathy and care, and their strengths

and weaknesses.

• Students will be introduced to the basics of Self Leadership and

School Values through PE and CCE Lessons.

WHAT’S NEW?

• Students will be guided through a PE Journal reflecting on their

experiences and learning in relation to the School Values as well as

leading others.

• Opportunities to lead and translate their learning of the School

Values and principles of Leadership through practical platforms

during PE Lessons.

• When: During PE Lessons for the whole year

Learning For Life Programme (LLP)

Character Development and Leadership Through Sports

How can my child

make good use of

these changes?

Assessment Weighting

No mid-year examinations

SubjectTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA (%) WA (%) WA (%) WA (%)

Art 25 25 25 25

FCE (Sem 1) 60 40

D&T (Sem 2) 60 40

SubjectsTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA (%) WA (%) WA (%) WA (%) EYE (%)

History 10 15 15 10 50

Geography 15 15 10 10 50

All others 15 15 15 - 55

Non-Coursework Subjects

Coursework Subjects

For FCE and D&T, results for

the Semester will be results

for the whole year.

2019• No mid-year exams for Secondary 1 in 2019

• 1 weighted assessment per subject, per school term, on top of

any MYE and EYE

2020• No mid-year exams for Secondary 1, 2 & 3 from 2020 onwards

• 1 weighted assessment per subject, per school term, on top of

any MYE and EYE

Key Info on

School-based Assessments

Result Slips (2019 onwards)• Position in class

• Position in standard

• Percentile scores for each subject — no comparison with peers

• Total marks — only total percentage will be reflected and rounded

up to a whole number

• All marks will be rounded up to whole numbers

• No underlining of fail scores

Key Info on

School-based Assessments

What does these mean to me?

• Take each assessment as feedback for learning

• You don’t have to compare / compete with others.

It’s yourself that you want to work towards improving.

• Develop your passion in what you are learning.

(S.P.L.T.)

Promotion &

Lateral Transfer Criteria

Student Handbook Page 36-40

Criteria for Promotion

1E - Pass EL, AND

- Pass average of all subjects

1N(A) - Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subjects, OR

- Grade 5 or better in 4 subjects

1N(T) - Grade D or better in Maths or EL, AND

- Pass in one other subject

Criteria for Lateral Transfer

1N(A) - 75% or higher in average for all subjects

[Transferred to 2E]

1N(T) - 75% or higher in average of all subjects in End-of-Year Exams

[Transferred to 2N(A)]

Subject-Based Banding Criteria

Course School-based Results

(Mid-Year and End-of-Year Exams)

Option to offer

subject at

1N(A) - 75% or higher in specific subject, AND

- 60% or higher in the overall average

Express level from

next semester

1N(T) - 75% or higher in specific subject, AND

- 60% or higher in the overall average

N(A) level from next

semester

SBB Subjects:

English, Mathematics, Science, Mother Tongue Languages

How will the

school support

my child?

In Bukit Merah Secondary…….

The Best for our Students…..

• A conducive physical learning environment

• A caring learning environment

• A supportive learning environment

• A disciplined learning environment

Resilient Merahans who

bounce back from challenges

• StartRight Programme (January)

• Student Conferencing with form teachers (at least

once a week)

• Recognising students’ achievements

Caring Merahans who

contribute to society

• Character and Citizenship Education

• Values in Action

• Environmental Education

Self-directed Merahans who are self-

motivated in the pursuit of personal

wellness and excellence

• Engaging Academic Programmes

• Sexuality Education (CCE lessons)

• Education and Career Guidance

• Cyber Wellness Programme (CCE lessons)

• School Physical, Health and Fitness Curriculum

• Morning Reading Programme

Examples: Morning Reading Programme

Encourage your child to read frequently as we do too!

Examples: Positive Learning

Experiences

Encourage your child to participate

actively as we do too!

Examples: Supportive Needs-Based

Intervention

DAYWhite Space for Teacher-led

Intervention

(needs basis by subject teachers)

Mon ISP (Exp) / ALP (NA/NT)

Tue White space

Wed CCA / Festivo Rehearsals

Thurs ALP (Exp) / ISP (NA/NT)

Fri CCA / Festivo Rehearsals

• From Term 1 Week 5

• For students who need more

help with particular subjects /

topics

• Letters will be issued for

parents

Aspiration

Where do you want to be at the end of Sec 1? Sec school? Work towards it!

Set, monitor and review your targets

Attendance

Aim to be always present so there is less chance of missing

the important bits in class!

Attention

Be prepared for lessons

Listen and concentrate

Seek to understand. Ask if you do not.

Assignments

Revise what is taught in class each day

Do assigned homework daily

After-school Activities

Allocate sufficient time to study and play (make your Revision Timetable)

Form study groups (4 to 5 people) with your friends

Organise your room & study table / desk at home

The Best from our Students…..

The Best from our Students…..

Start of Sec 1

Their academic performance

now!

End of Sec 2

The subjects they can select

End of Sec 4/5

The courses they can select

End of tertiary education

The career they aspire

In Bukit Merah Secondary…….

Parents as Partners

• Communications

– Letter to parents (hardcopy and on School Website)

– http://www.bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg

– Student Handbook

– Annual School Magazine

• Contact Us

– 6474 8934

– Email addresses of all staff can be found in school website

http://www.bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg

Thank You

YEAR HEAD’s ADDRESS

MS LORETTA LEE

MR JEREME CHEE (SECONDARY ONE)

SEC 1 TEAM

Key Personnel and Form Teachers NO CLASS TEACHER1

1T1Mr Shahrizal Salim

2 Ms Jayne Ng3

1N1Ms Loke Jia Yi

4 Mr Jayakumar5

1N2Mr Muhd Hisham

6 Mdm Chen Jing7

1E1Ms Eunice Low

8 Ms Evelyn Wu9 1E2 Ms Faith Ng

101E3

Mdm Qin Zhenzhen11 Ms Cheryl Lim12

1E4Mr Anthony Fang

13 Ms Tan Wai Hong

LEVEL KP & TEACHERS

Ms Neo Siew Eng (HOD Normal)Mr Teo Weihong (HOD Science)

Mr Dennis Lim (SH C&T)Mr Gaius Lee (ST Physics)

Ms Adeline Kong (ST English)Mrs Tan Yee Hiang (Level Teacher)

Ms Samsiah (Level Teacher)Ms Suzanne Eng (Level Teacher)

Mr Jereme Chee (Year Head)

Key Personnel and Form Teachers

Level Theme / Focus / OutcomeLevel /

Stages S1 S2 S3 S4 / S5Level

ThemeBM LIGHT! BM SHINE! BM LOVE! BM EXCEL!

Level Focus

School

Readiness,

Values

Formation

Building Civic-

Mindedness,

Increasing

Confidence

Maximising

Leadership

Potential,

Expanding

Global Outlook

Achieving

Personal

Excellence,

Academic

Success

Level

Outcome

Committed

Merahans

with a sense

of belonging

to school

community

Creative and

enthusiastic

Merahans with a

sense of social

responsibility to

others

Resourceful and

enterprising

Merahans who

think globally yet

stay rooted

Resilient

Merahans who

are independent

life-long learners

and active

contributors to

the community

and nation

VIA Theme

Developing a

sense of

belonging

Building civic-

mindedness

Strengthening

social cohesion

Growing the

community

Theme for Secondary One

BM Light Light for Self, Light for Others

Light for Self

Getting to know themselves, their strengths

and weaknesses

Light for Others

Help others

Theme for Secondary One

Focus for Secondary One

School Readiness,

Values Formation

School Readiness

Self-management, School Transition, Peer

Relationships

Values Formation

Remember the values and apply them in your daily

life

Focus for Secondary One

KEY PROGRAMMESProgrammes are catered to help students transit from

primary to secondary school life

These programmes also help to build students’ character

and provide a holistic education

Key Programmes

Transitional Workshop Social Skills Booster (SSB)

Lessons

Level Values-in-Action (VIA) Applied Learning Programme

(ALP)

Swimming & Sports Education

Programme (Sem 2)

Class & Level Bonding Camp

WHAT’S NEW?Lunch Time

For days with dismissal time after 2.00pm

Monday & Wednesday (1T1, 1N1 & 1N2)

Wednesday & Thursday (1E1 – 1E4)

Snack Time

Mondays – Thursdays

For recess time 10.00am or earlier 12.00 pm

For recess time 10.30am or later 9.00 am

WHAT’S NEW?

Social Skills Booster Programme (SSB)

To develop in students:

A healthy self-esteem & self-efficacy

Ability to manage relational & motivational

challenges

WHAT’S NEW?Social Skills Booster Programme (SSB)

Time frame: the whole year

Skills covered:Being Prepared for Class

Asking for Help

Having a conversation

Using an Appropriate Voice Tone

Disagreeing Appropriately

Accepting “No” or Consequences

Making an apology

AD-HOC ACTIVITIES

Most activities have been planned, where

letters would have been issued.

However, there are circumstances that may

need students’ involvement. For such

instances, parents will receive notification

letters from teachers-in-charge

UPCOMING EVENTSTERM 1

DATE EVENT

13 Jan (Mon) (PM) NRIC-Sized Photo-taking cum

Applied Learning Programme briefing

15, 22, 29 Jan & 5 Feb

(Wed)

Sec 1 CCA Trials & Experiences

(attachment to various CCAs)

12 Feb (Wed) Start of CCA for Sec 1

20 Jan Mon (1NA/NT)

23 Jan Mon (1E)

Start of Applied Learning Programme

3-4 Mar (Tue-Wed) Class & Level Bonding Camp

UPCOMING EVENTSTERM 2

DATE EVENT27 Mar (Fri) School Cross-Country

26 May (Tue) Merahan Olympics

28 May (Thu) Last Day of Semester 1

28-29 May Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM)* for all students

NRIC Sized Photo-taking

Secondary 1 students will be having their NRIC

Sized photo taken on 13th Jan 2020 (Monday).

Applied Learning Programme (ALP) briefing will be

done concurrently.

Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Head Of Department PE/CCA’s

ADDRESSMR ZUBI KEK

Integrity, the Foundation . People, our Focus . Learning, our Passion . Excellence, our Pursuit

Copyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.

A Holistic Education for

Merahans - LEAPS 2.0

CCA Orientation 2020

OVERVIEW

• Importance of CCA / CCA Policy

• CCAs in BMSS

• CCA Grading System

Importance of CCAs

• CCAs : Co-Curricular Activities

• CCAs are a major feature and an integral part of school life.

• CCAs play a major role in the holisticdevelopment of our students.

• Cognitive, Physical / Social, Moral and Aesthetics

Role of CCAs in Education

“CCAs play a significant role in the holistic development

of our pupils. CCAs are an integral part of school curriculum

and complements formal education. CCAs inculcate sound

moral values in our pupils. They build strength of

character and foster camaraderie. CCA programmes in

schools offer pupils opportunities to develop life-long

interest/love for a particular activity be it sports or musical

pursuit. This helps pupils to lead a balanced life in

adulthood”

Mr Ong Lye Huat

Former Deputy Director

CCAB

CCA CONFERENCE

• “CCAs play an integral role in the education as they develop life skills that matter long after a student has forgotten his theorems, hypotheses and history”

• “If CCAs have been important in the past, it will be more important in times to come, because it cultivates important key (character) traits our young need to succeed in the complex and changing future”

Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Minister for Education

UGs CONFERENCE

• “More than 30% of the total student population in secondary schools are in the UGs. This is encouraging because the UGs have always been excellent channel for developing our students holistically.”

• “UGs provide diverse and challenging activities …. they nurture minds that keep inquiring, and a willingness to lead and work hard to achieve their dreams.”

Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Minister for Education

Some of the

most valuable

lessons I learnt

where picked up

outside the

classroom

during CCA Time

He learnt the hard

way that if he does

not put in effort

during practice, the

coach simply

selected another

player more worthy of

a spot in the first

team…

Regular physical

activity in childhood

& adolescence

assists in

socialisation, school

engagement, psycho-

social development

and academic

motivation

Newspaper

Article

Resilient Merahans

Have learning difficulties but overcame them at the N levels.

Have personal/family challenges but excelled in spite of these.

Resilient Merahans

Have learning difficulties but overcame them at the N levels.

Have personal/family challenges but excelled in spite of these.

Resilient Merahans

ESWARAN S/O RAJA (4T1)

Scored 4 or more subject ‘A’ & ‘B’

CCA Attainment Grade: Good (Highest).

Class Chairperson

Drama Club: SFY/FESTIVO Performer

My experience as a Class Chairperson and FESTIVOPerformer has made me realised the importance of self-belief and resilience. Who I am today is because of thesupport and belief the school and my teachers have in me.

Resilient Merahans

MOHAMMAD FITRI B MOHAMMAD(4T1)

Scored 4 or more subject ‘A’ & ‘B’ grades

CCA Attainment Grade: Excellent (Highest).

Class Chairperson/Basketball

Committee For Student-Led Projects

I enjoyed my years in Bukit Merah Secondary because theteachers were always encouraging me to do better than before.They gave me many opportunities in class and CCA to lead mypeers and juniors while guiding me and encouraging me whentimes are hard.

CCA Policy

All students must be actively involved in at least one CCA.

CCA will be allocated based on:

Schools Resources

Potential & Success

Interest**

Core CCAs in BMSS

Uniform Groups)

NCC (Boys Only)

Scouts (Mixed)

SJB (Mixed)

Sports and Games

Floorball

Basketball

Tchoukball (Girls Only)

Performing Arts

Concert Band

Drama

Modern Dance (Girls Only)

Clubs and Societies

Engineering & Innovation

Young Entrepreneur

Info. Media

CCA Audition & Experience 2020Term/Week

Date

(2.30 – 5.45PM)Events

T1/Wk2 15th Jan (Wed)Sports CCA Audition (Floorball/Basketball/Tchouk

Ball)

T1/Wk3 22nd Jan (Wed)Performing Arts & NCC Audition/Experience

(Band/Modern Dance/Drama)

T1/Wk4 29th Jan (Wed)

Clubs Audition & CCA Briefing

(Engineering & Innovation/Info Media/Young

Entrepreneur)

T1/Wk5 5th Feb (Wed) Scouts & St. John’s Brigade Experience

T1/Wk6 7th Feb (Thurs) Submission of CCA Option Forms

T1/Wk7 11th Feb (Tues) Release of Sec 1 CCA Allocation Results by 2pm

T1/Wk7 12th Feb (Wed) 1st Official CCA Session for All Sec 1s

Role of CCAs

All CCAs emphasize Social Cohesion.

• Sports develops robustness, fair play and team

spirit in pupils.

• Performing Arts develop a sense of

graciousness and appreciation for the rich culture

and heritage of Singapore Society.

Role of CCAs

• UG activities aim to make good citizens of

pupils by inculcating in them self-reliance,

resilience, initiative, discipline, resourcefulness,

teamwork, leadership and lifeskills and service

to others.

• Clubs imbue in our pupils an entrepreneurial

spirit, risk taking and appreciation for the

aesthetics to fully develop the child.

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

INTENT OF LEAPS 2.0

LEAPS 2.0 GRADING SYSTEM(w.e.f. 2014)

• L = Leadership

• E = Enrichment*

• A = Achievement

• P = Participation

• S = ServiceRefer to handouts*

Co-Curricular

Experience

Basic

Requirement

for Level of

Attainment 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 DO I SUPPORT MY CHILD’S

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT?

Is my child able to cope?

How can I help to support

him/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's

learning of values and life skills in his

/her Co-Curricular Programmes?

CCA

VIA

ENRICHMENT

LEADERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT

Focus on

LEARNING & ENJOYMENT

in Co-Curricular

Programmes

Conclusion

• CCAs are important for the holistic development

of our students.

• UGs provide a rich avenue to stretch our students

to inculcate discipline, values and build character.

• CCA points can be used for Institutes of Higher

Learning admission.

• BMSS wants our students to have an engaging and purposeful experience in CCAs.

• Do work with us to monitor, motivate, support,and take interest in your child’s CCAs to sustaintheir growth.

• Finally do ask questions about our CCAprogrammes, so that you can make an informedchoice.

Conclusion

We Would Like to Hear From You!

• You can drop your Feedback Form in the box

provided at the foyer

• Give your feedback online via:

https://tinyurl.com/BMSec1CCA

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Darren Chong, 2013

Have a GOOD DAY!Light for Self, Light for Others