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MTPS - For Secondary Three (Feb 2011)
The document outlines the agenda for a Meet-the-Parents Session for Secondary Three students at a school. It includes an address by the Year Masters, introduction of school staff, information about assessment and promotion criteria, secondary level programmes, community involvement programmes, partnership with parents, and a question and answer segment.
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- 1. Meet-the-Parents Session SecondaryThree 25 Feb 2011 Inspiring Leaders in a Dynamic Community
- 2. Programme Outline Addressby Year Masters Introduction of School Staff Assessment Sec 3 Level Programmes Community Involvement Programme (CIP) Partnership with Parents Q & A Interaction with Form Teachers & Subject Teachers at designated locations
- 3. School Leaders MrJimmy Lee Vice - Principal Mrs Tan Lay Hong Principal Mrs Lim-Neo Lay Pin Vice - Principal
- 4. Mr Chelliah TrevorDevendran Sec 3 Year Masters Ms Azlinda bt Samsudin
- 5. Sec 3 FormTeachers 3E1 Mr Tham Tuck Meng
- 6. Sec 3 FormTeachers 3E2 Mrs Smahon-Ng Lai Fun Mr Chua Si Yuan
- 7. Sec 3 FormTeachers 3E3 Ms Fong Yuen Han Ms Jiang Zhiqiong
- 8. Sec 3 FormTeachers 3A1 Ms Jenny Kho Mdm Jihan
- 9. Sec 3 FormTeachers 3A2 Mdm Sunita Ms Betty Chua
- 10. Sec 3 FormTeachers 3A3 Ms Ling Chie Fong Mr Sivanesan
- 11. Sec 3 FormTeachers 3T1 Ms Yeo Moei Leng Mr Mike Ng
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- 13. Common Test ScheduleTerm 1 Week 8 & Term 3 Week 8 Computer Applications Science Mathematics Combined Humanities Mother Tongue Language English Language Subjects Tested
- 14. Mid-Year Examination EnglishLanguage : 29 April (Fri) Other subjects : 9 May – 16 May
- 15. Assessment Weighting 30%45% SA2 20% 15% CA2 30% 25% SA1 20% 15% CA1 N(T) EX & N(A)
- 16. Promotion Criteria PassEnglish Language or Mathematics Pass 2 subjects in total Normal (Technical) Either pass English Language and 2 other subjects Or pass 4 subjects Normal (Academic) Pass English Language and 2 other subjects Express Criteria Stream
- 17. Sec 3 LevelProgrammes
- 18. Secondary 4 PreparatoryProgramme First two weeks of end of year holidays. (31 October 2011 – 11 November 2011) All 3 Express and 3 NA students Objectives: - Enable students to cover the syllabus adequately in preparation for the national examinations the following year - Enable students to level up to the demands of the various subjects in accordance to the national examination expectations
- 19. Key Sec 3:EL Programmes EL Fiesta
- 20. Key Programmes MathsGreen Games Project Work Hands-on activities and games made by students from recyclables
- 21. Key Programmes MathsFiesta Maths Corner
- 22. Key Programmes ScienceEnrichment Learning Journeys (Singapore Science Centre, Polytechnics)
- 23. Key Programmes MovieMaker for NT Science Project Work
- 24. Science Practical ExaminationsExpress Pure Sciences – Physics and Chemistry Sit for School-based Practical Assessment (SPA) About 3 papers held between second half of Sec 3 and Sec 4 year 20% of total marks Combined Sciences – Science (Physics/Chemistry) Sit for one paper in Oct of exam year 15% of total marks Normal (Academic) – Combined Sciences No practical exams for ‘N’ level Practical exams as above for ‘O’ levels in 5N year Normal (Technical) – Science No practical exams
- 25. Key Programmes MT- Audacity Training
- 26. Key Programmes CombinedHumanities Collaborative Learning (e.g. Group projects, Humanities Games Day) Study skills (e.g. mindmap, mnemonics)
- 27. Key Programmes Gradualapproach to National Exam preparations
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- 30. Objectives To inspireour students to take action in helping to alleviate poverty and eradicate hunger all over the world To develop our students into a contributing global citizen To develop social entrepreneurship in our students by discovering their talents and apply it for a good cause
- 31. Time Line Janto May Awareness of CIP Team Discussions to identify strengths and develop fund raising project June and July Engage in fund raising efforts August Presentation of Learning November / December Outstanding students to go on a trip to the Philippines to understand and be directly involved in the Gawad Kalinga Movement (tentative)
- 32. Partnership with ParentsWorking together to bring the best out of our students
- 33. You’re the mostimportant people in your child’s life Encourage your child to: be punctual for school (reporting time 7:10 am ) learn actively - excite them to look forward to lessons with enthusiasm bring necessary books and resources prepare for lessons by doing pre-reading complete and submit all assignments on time produce quality work to the best of their abilities Give constant advice on how your child should spend his/her time outside school hours Monitoring is essential ‘ House rules’ may be useful
- 34. Keeping in touchReaching you Website (announcements on main page): http://www.sembawangsec.moe.edu.sg Termly letter from the principal SMS Broadcast Reaching us Tel: 6 756 6760 Email: [email_address] Main point of contact: Form Teachers
- 35. Sec 3 MTPS Q & A Inspiring Leaders in a Dynamic Community
- 36. Q&A 1. Whyis school starting so early and ending so late? Reading :7.10 – 7.20 am Flag Raising at 7.25 am After school activities – CCAs (usually on Wed and/or Fri) Enrichment/Remediation programme Term 1 : Preparation for Sports competitions; SYF competition for Aesthetic CCAs; Speech Day Preparation…
- 37. Q&A 2. Whydoes my child need to stay back in school till evening everyday? Co-curricular Activities (CCAs) Enrichment/Remediation programme Term 1 : Preparation for Sports competitions; SYF competition for Aesthetic CCAs; Speech Day Preparation…media production/parade/performance
- 38. Q&A 3. Why do lessons continue after tests or examinations? Holistic Development : Academic Character, Social- Emotional, Physical & Aesthetic Leadership Development
- 39. Q&A 4. Why is my child having so much homework? To maintain academic rigour so that students are adequately prepared. Enable students to monitor their level of mastery of the subjects. 5. Why is the system so stressful currently? Coping Mechanism Time Management
- 40. 6. Whatspecial programmes does the school have to better prepare the waeker students for “N” or “O” level? Sec 4 Prep Programme will be mounted during first 2 weeks of the year end school holiday for Sec 3 students. 7 . I would like to have more information about the education system after Sec school for NT pupils?
- 41. Q&A 8. Willthe CCA points help pupils get into ITE? No, but CCA exposure enhances student skills and abilities. All institutions prefer students with positive disposition, willingness to learn… e.g. ability to lead and to serve 9. What is the point requirement to enter poly or JC?
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Editor's Notes
- #3 YM talk – academic matters, programmes, support from school HOD PE/CCA talk P’s talk – round up, answer common questions Time to interact with FTs & subject trs Take opportunity to ask questions (KPs will be around)
- #16 1 year = 2 semesters Each semester: one continual assessment mark one semesteral assessment mark – written exam for core subjects Higher weightage (EX and NA) for SA2, where we assess whole year’s learning
- #20 The key programmes for the Sec 3s include the EL fiesta which will be held over two days in April. It is a platform to showcase the talents of the sec 3s in EL oral skills especially public speaking skills and in EL related games. The activities are organized to engage the pupils and to imbue a sense of love for the language.
- #21 Conducted in Semester 1as an alternative mode of assessment It allows for integration of environmental consciousness in T&L Inform pupils of environmental concerns and conservation efforts Focus on creation of Maths games with environmental theme of conservation and use of recycled materials Select good projects for Earth Week in April and ‘The National Green Olympiad 2011’ in July.
- #22 Maths Fiesta a day of activities with games, puzzles & quizzes Maths Corner set up during recess for the lower sec pupils game stations with games and competitions
- #23 Science Enrichment Learning Journeys Students will be making trips to learn more about science and application of science e.g. LJ to science centre for science demos and to interact with science centre exhibits e.g. LJ to polytechnics to see how science is relevant in the post-secondary education pathway, and a taster of possible careers in science and technology - to bring to life the scientific concepts learnt in the classroom - to stimulate their interest to learn beyond what is taught in class
- #24 Project Work Create innovative and scientific solutions to identified problems Trains scientific communication skills Practice project management skills and working with people Movie Maker for NT Science NT students to create movies for their juniors (lower sec NT students) to learn science in a fun way
- #26 CCM – strengthen pupils’ multi-racial exposure, experience another Mother Tongue Language and culture in Singapore The CCM is a 20-hour school-based enrichment for Secondary 1 and 2 pupils. Reading Programme – exposes pupils to different genres of books to promote love for reading. Includes hands-on activities so that pupils can relate to the text.
- #27 Collaborative learning - main way in which lessons are taught. Group activities - projects and games. E.g. Guise Competition and Humanities Games Day. Develop greater independence & confidence in their learning more self-directed. Study skills such as mindmaps, graphic organizers and mnemonics. Helps them in revision.
- #28 Practical application such as map reading. Basic skills taught at Secondary One level. More skills as they proceed to Secondary Two and Upper Secondary levels. Pupils will slowly gain competence and confidence in managing the upper secondary Combined Humanities subject.