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Subject

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Enquiry

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Higher

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SMC FTs

Parents

Parents

OG Respect OG Respect

OG Responsibility OG Responsibility

OG Resilience OG Resilience

OG Integrity OG Integrity

OG Care OG Care

OG Harmony OG Harmony

OG Empathy OG Empathy

OG Allocation (Door) OG Allocation (Door)

General

Enquiries

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AEP & MEP

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Secondary 1 Reporting

20 December 2018

Overview

8.30am Principal’s Welcome Address 9am Registration (for students only)

9.15am Briefing on Administrative Matters (for parents only)

Welcome Mrs Lim Su Chin

Principal

Our Vision

Learn with Purpose Serve with Passion Lead with Heart

Learn with Purpose

Our students are lifelong learners, who possess a quest

for excellence and adopt a global perspective, effectively

leveraging technologies in their learning.

Serve with Passion Our students are concerned citizens, who imbibe the

qualities of respect and gratitude, actively contributing

to the community.

Lead with Heart Our students are leaders with integrity and empathy,

possessing the moral courage to make the right

decisions.

Our Values

忠 LOYALTY

勤 INDUSTRY

诚 SINCERITY

爱 LOVE

Welcome to the Secondary School Journey

Mathematics & Sciences

Humanities & the Arts

Languages

English,

Mother Tongue

Mathematics, Science, Design & Technology,

Food & Consumer Education

History, Geography, Literature in English

Art, Music

Values & Life Skills CCA, VIA CCE, PW,

PE

Lower Secondary Curriculum • Broad-based • Holistic • Opportunities to

explore diverse interests and hone different strengths

For Students in Express Course 1. Higher Mother Tongue Languages 2. Third Languages (Foreign Languages) 3. Art and Music Elective Programmes

For Students in Normal (Acad) & Express Courses 1. Third Languages (Asian Languages)

For Students in Normal (Acad) & Normal (Tech) Courses 1. Flexibility in Subject Offering

Your Partnership

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Eligibility is determined by MOE, not school

Offered to students who took Mother Tongue Language (MTL) or Higher MTL at the PSLE, and are Students in the top 10% of the PSLE; or Students in the top 30% of the PSLE who

score an A* in MTL or at least a Merit in HMTL

Higher Mother Tongue Languages

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Pupils who are eligible for Higher Mother Tongue Language

1. Will receive the offer letter by MOE from their OG Teacher (Form A)

2. To submit the completed Form A at the General Office by 27 December 2018

HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES


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For students who are interested to offer HMTL but did not receive offer letter by MOE Schools have flexibility to allow these

students to offer HMTL if assessed to have exceptional ability in MTL, and be able to do HMTL without affecting

their performance in other subjects



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HMTL Appeal procedure

For HCL or HML, interested students with A* in MTL or ME/ DI in HMTL at PSLE can apply for consideration to offer the subject

Beyond Secondary 1, students must meet the school-based criteria to continue to offer the subject



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As HTL is offered externally, the final decision would reside with the school centres offering these subjects



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Appeal Form to be obtained from Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) & Asian Lang Enquiry Counter

Submit the

completed form at the General Office by 27 December 2018

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HMTL Appeal Procedure

All students who are not successful in the appeal will still have an opportunity to offer HMTL at the end of Secondary 1 or Secondary 2 if they meet the school-based criteria at the end of year examinations



MOE offers eight (8) Third Languages

Foreign Languages French / German / Japanese / Spanish

Asian Languages Arabic / Bahasa Indonesia / Malay

(Special Programme)/ Chinese (Special Programme)

Third Languages

Eligibility is determined by MOE, not school

Pupils who are eligible for Third Language will receive an offer letter by MOE from their OG Teacher

Third Languages

• Appeal to offer M(SP)/ C(SP)/ BI/ Arabic must be made through the school, to Curriculum Planning and Development Division 1.

Application Form by MOE can be obtained from the Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) & Asian Lang Enquiry Counter

Third Languages

Art and Music

Art Elective Programme

(AEP)

Music Elective Programme

(MEP)

ART

MUSIC

Art and Music

What are the Art & Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP)?

• Special MOE programmes started since 1982 for students with passion and aptitude in art/music

• Provide enriched art/music learning environment

• Provide in-depth study into art/music

AEP Centre

• National Junior College

Centre offers the programme to Sec 1 Express students who are not enrolled in any AEP or Enhanced Art Programme (EAP) schools.

AEP

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR AEP CENTRE?

Qualify for Express

Competent in making and presenting art

Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of in-depth study in Art

Pass AEP selection exercise for AEP centre, comprising the following: Draw from life/imagination Create original object(s)/image(s) Present a Portfolio

MEP Centres

• ACS Independent

• Dunman High

Centres offer the programme to Sec 1 Express students who are not enrolled in any MEP or Enhanced Music Programme (EMP) schools.

MEP

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR MEP CENTRE?

Qualify for Express stream

Possess a good ear

Interested to learn about different musical traditions (e.g.

Classical, Asian, Jazz, Popular)

Competent in performing and/or creating music

Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of

in-depth study in Music

MEP

Pass MEP selection exercise for MEP Centres, comprising the following:

• Listening Test • Practical Audition (2 contrasting pieces on an

instrument/voice in any style of a total duration of 5 min) • Aural Test • Interview (Applicants who have composed music could bring

along their scores/recordings for their interview. Please note that this is not a mandatory requirement.)

At the point of application, students should be able to

perform or improvise competently on one musical instrument

AEP/MEP

Centres Lesson Timings for 2019 Sec 1 Cohort

AEP National Junior College

37 Hillcrest Road S 288913

Lower Sec: Tuesday

(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

Upper Sec: Thursday

(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

MEP Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

121 Dover Road S 139650

Lower Sec: Thursday

(3.30pm – 5.30pm)

Upper Sec: Friday

(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

Dunman High School

10 Tanjong Rhu Road S 436895

Lower Sec: Thursday

(3.30pm – 5.30pm)

Upper Sec: Thursday

(3.30pm – 6.30pm)

Weekly AEP/MEP lessons for Express students in non-AEP/MEP schools

AEP/MEP (For Application to AEP/MEP Centres)

Dates (2019) Events

2 – 14 Jan Online Application Opens

14 Jan Deadline to submit e-application and hardcopy printout to Secondary School Art/Music Coordinator

23 Jan – 1 Mar

Phase 1 Selection Exercise AEP – 23 January 2019 (Wed) MEP – 30 January 2019 (Wed)

13 Feb – 1 Mar Phase 2 Selection Exercise

By 15 Mar Notification of results through applicants’ secondary schools

From 25 Mar (Term 2, Week 1)

Commencement of programmes at AEP/MEP centres

AEP/MEP

• Find out about the AEP and MEP and apply online at the AEP and MEP webpages on MOE website:

Interested to find out more about these programmes?

Obtain the relevant Information Sheet at the AEP/

MEP Enquiry Counter

and / or

https://beta.moe.gov.sg/courses/express/electives/

https://beta.moe.gov.sg/courses/express/electives/

Briefing to

Parents

SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (SECONDARY)

CONTENT

1. Eligibility Criteria

2. Why Offer Higher Level Subjects?

3. Support for Students

4. Post-Secondary Options

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INCOMING SEC 1 STUDENTS Sec 1 students posted to the N(A) and N(T) courses

may be offered EL/Math/Science/MTL at a higher

level, based on their PSLE subject grades

Students can choose to accept or reject the offer

PSLE Eligibility criteria for offering higher level

subjects:

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Course PSLE

Standard

Grade

PSLE

Foundation

Grade

Option to

offer subject

at

N(A) A*, A - Express

N(T) A*, A - Express/ N(A)

B, C 1 N(A)

WHY OFFER HIGHER LEVEL SUBJECTS? Each student is different and possesses

different strengths

Help each student find fulfilment in learning

and be motivated to excel in what he/she

is good at

Help students build a stronger foundation

for offering out-of-stream subjects at the

Upper Secondary

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

Encouraged to continue with the higher level subject(s) until the end of Secondary 2 as it takes time for students to adjust to the higher level of rigour

Teachers will conduct bridging classes for students taking higher level subjects after the Sec 1 mid-year or year-end examinations

PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEC 4 N(A)

Sec 4 N(A) students have the following progression

opportunities:

A strong literacy and numeracy foundation would ensure students

are better prepared for these progression pathways

SBB allows students to deepen their knowledge in English,

Mathematics and Science

Polytechnic Foundation Programme

(PFP)

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme

(DPP)

Nitec Programmes

Secondary 5 N(A)

PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEC 4 N(T)

Sec 4 N(T) students have the following progression

opportunities:

A strong literacy and numeracy foundation would

ensure students are better prepared for these

progression pathways

Many Nitec courses require a pass in subjects such as English, Maths and Science

Nitec Programmes

Transfer to Sec 4 N(A)

ADDED INCENTIVE

Allows students to assess for

themselves their readiness for lateral

transfer to a more demanding course

at an early stage

ADMINISTRATIVE

Pupils who are eligible for SBB

1. receive the offer letter by MOE from

their OG Teacher (SBB Offer Letter)

2. submit the completed Acceptance

Slip at the General Office by 27

December 2018

SECONDARY ONE REPORTING

ADMINISTRATION MATTERS

MS LIM YAN MUI YEAR HEAD

PARENTS, PLEASE HOLD ON TO THE

INFORMATION KIT FOLDER AND REMAIN SEATED IN THE SCHOOL

HALL FOR THE SECOND SEGMENT OF THE BRIEFING

Information Kit

Welcome letter By Principal (including invitation to Principal’s Talk for Parents on 12 January, Saturday, 9am)

Brief Secondary 1 Orientation Camp Programme

2018 school Terms and Hours Financial Matters

Information Kit

Public Transportation and Road Safety Advisory

Uniform and Textbook Suppliers

Secondary 1 Booklist MOE Financial Assistance

Scheme Information Dental Services Form

Essential Information

Reporting Time

Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri Report to school parade square by 7.20am for

silent reading

Flag raising at 7.30am

Wed

Report to school by 8.20am for flag raising

Lesson begins at 8.30am


First Day of School Date : 2 Jan, Wed

Time : 8.20am – 3pm

Venue : School Hall Attire : Half-Uniform

(i.e. JSS PE/ House/ Orientation T-shirt and school pants/ skirt)

Items to Bring:

Writing materials, Story Book, Water Bottle, Light Snack


Break Time Note Support from Parents

Mon- Thu

9.50am-10am Break Time Help prepare healthy snacks with your child

11.20am-12pm Lunch

Fri

9.50am-10.40am Only one break in view of Fri being a short day (Lessons end by 12.40pm)

Secondary level School Smart Cards (SSC) All students entering Secondary One in Jan 2019 will be issued with new Secondary level SSCs While waiting for the Secondary level SSCs to be ready, Secondary One students can continue to use the Primary level SSCs for concessionary travel until end Apr 2019 A reminder to purchase the Bus Concession Pass (BCP) for Secondary School students


School Uniform



Purchase of Uniforms and School T-shirts


Purchase of Uniforms and School T-shirts Suggested minimum number to purchase 1 Orientation T-shirt 1 PE T-shirt 1 House T-shirt 2 to 3 sets of school uniform *If you or your older child is a JSS alumni and you wish to have your child in the same House as you are, please inform the OG teachers


Purchase of Textbooks Details of opening hours are in the Information Kit For students on Normal (Academic and Technical Course), inform the bookstore vendor if your child is taking up the SBB offer to ensure the correct textbooks are purchased


Blk D, Classroom #01-01


Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) Enquiry

Collection of School letter for purchase of textbooks and uniform – for students who have their FAS approval from Primary school

New FAS application

General enquiries on FAS

Classroom D01-01

(Level 1, Classroom beside General Office)

Students are in Orientation Groups (OGs) from 2-4 January, not Form Classes

Form Class allocation will be released on 7 January 2019

Date Time Remarks

2 Jan (Wed) 8.20am – 3pm Orientation Day

3 Jan (Thu) Full Day starts 7.30am Orientation Camp

4 Jan (Fri) Dismissed at 4.30pm Orientation Camp

5 Jan (Sat) 8.30am – 12pm Only for students selected for final round of Sports Trial

12 Jan (Sat) 9am – 12pm Principal’s Talk CCA Display Day

Secondary 1 Orientation Programme

DATE PROGRAMME

2 Jan (Wed)

Orientation Day Inter-OG Amazing Race OG Night Launch Inspire – Cultural Dance Experience


DATE PROGRAMME

3 Jan (Thu)

Orientation Camp Inter-OG Sports Games OG Night

4 Jan (Fri)

Orientation Camp Outdoor Cooking Inspire – Cultural Dance Showcase Sports Trial*

12 Jan (Sat)

Principal’s Talk for Parents CCA Display Day


Form Action

Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) – Form A

Return to General Office by 27 December 2018

Appeal Form for Higher Mother Tongue

Application Form for Appeal for Asian Languages by MOE

Letter of offer for Third Language Programme

Register at designated MOE Language Centre indicated in the offer letter on 28 Dec, 8.30am-5pm

Administrative Reminders

Students on Express Course

Form Action

Application Form for Appeal for Asian Languages by MOE

Return to General Office by 27 December 2018

Letter of offer to take subject(s) at a higher level in Sec 1

Return to General Office by 27 December 2018 Confirm name on the

letter Confirm subject(s) offered

on the letter


Students on Normal (Academic) Course

Form Action

Letter of offer to take subject(s) at a higher level in Sec 1

Return to General Office by 27 December 2018 Confirm name on the

letter Confirm subject(s) offered

on the letter


Students on Normal (Technical) Course

STAGE

Subject

Based

Banding

(SBB)

Enquiry

Counter

Higher

Mother

Tongue

(HMT)

Enquiry

Counter

SMC FTs

Parents

Parents

OG Respect OG Respect

OG Responsibility OG Responsibility

OG Resilience OG Resilience

OG Integrity OG Integrity

OG Care OG Care

OG Harmony OG Harmony

OG Empathy OG Empathy

OG Allocation (Door) OG Allocation (Door)

General

Enquiries

Counter

AEP & MEP

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Thank You

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