The document summarizes a meeting between school staff and parents of secondary 3 students. It includes: 1) Welcome and introductions by the principal and vice principal who discuss the school's focus on holistic education and partnerships with parents. 2) A presentation by the year head of key areas of student development in secondary 3 including academics, CCAs, character development and time management. Strategies are suggested to help students. 3) Information about upcoming exams, programs and communication channels between the school and parents. Parents are encouraged to provide feedback to strengthen partnerships.

1. Secondary 3
Meet-the-parents session
30 May 2013, 7.00 p.m.

2. Registration
Welcome by Principal
School Programmes by Vice Principal
Student Matters by Sec 3 Year Head
Form Teacher – Parent Interaction Time
Programme

3. Welcome &
staff updates
Mdm Tay Siok Hwa
Principal

4. • Every Teacher, a Caring Educator
• Every Student, an Engaged Learner
• Every Parent, a Supportive Partner
(MOE Work Plan Seminar 2012)
Every School, a Good School

5. School Programmes
Ms Agnes Teo
Vice-Principal

6. • A holistic education balances academic
results and character development
• We have:
• Structured programmes to help students learn
• Counselling and guidance to provide support
and help when needed
• The partnership between parents and the
school plays a key role in ensuring
that students are cared for
Together We Care and Grow

7. Outline
1. Niche Status
2. Anchoring English Learning
3. Target Setting
4. Common Tests
5. Structured Remedial
6. Teacher-Student Interaction Time
7. Promotion Criteria
8. Year End Bridging Programme
9. Homework Policy

8. Niche Status
• Niche area of excellence:
Fostering 21st Century Competencies and
Values through Design Thinking
• A methodology, and a mindset, to problem-
solving powered by deep understanding of
people’s needs and wants
• Participants translate observations into
insights, and insights into products and
services that will improve lives

9. Fostering 21CC and Values
• acquire keen skills of Observation & Inquiry
• form skills of Analysis and Choices
• develop Empathy
• foster Teamwork
• nurture Creativity
• build Confidence
• imbue Humility
• cultivate Responsibility

10. Direct School Admission
Direct School Admission – Secondary
DSA-Sec Programme
• Students with creative abilities and keen
interest in design activities
• Admission to Secondary One in 2014.

11. • Skills in Reading, Listening, Writing
• Consistent and sustained language use
• DEAR: Drop Everything And Read
• Tue & Thu, 0735-0800
• DEAL: Drop Everything And Listen
• Mon, Tue & Thu, 0725-0730
Anchoring English Learning

12. • Clear academic targets for each
examination subject
• Specific strategies and behaviours
• Sustained monitoring, regular work
Target Setting
Challenge Plan
EL: Don’t
understand the text
Jot down the definitions
of words/phrases in EL
journal that I don’t
understand and apply
them in written/spoken
contexts

13. • Every Wednesday, 7.45 – 8.30 a.m.
• Schedule posted on school website and
class noticeboard
• Objectives:
• Inculcate consistent study habits, build
momentum in work
• Reinforce the culture of learning
• Lower disruptions to classroom teaching
• Included in Continual Assessment
results
Common Tests

14. Structured Remedial
Day Subject
Monday Mathematics
Wednesday Sciences
Thursday Mother Tongue Languages /
Humanities
Friday English Language /
Craft & Technology /
Principles of Accounts

15. • Objectives:
o Build quality relationships - takes time and effort
o A safe environment for sharing
• Every Tuesday and Thursday, 7.35 – 8.00 a.m.
o Every Form Teacher meets a student from his/her
respective class
o The other students are
involved in DEAR
Teacher-Student Interaction Time

16. Promotion Criteria
Level / Stream Criteria
3 Normal Technical
Grade 5 or better in 2
subjects, one of which should
be EL or Math
3 Normal
Academic
Grade 5 or better in
a)EL & 2 other subjects OR
b)4 subjects
3 Express Grade 6 or better in EL and 2
other subjects

17. • Objective:
• Better prepare students academically for
Secondary 4
• 23 Oct - 6 Nov 2013
• Compulsory for all Sec 3 students
Elective Modules for 3N students
• 23 Oct – 29 Oct 2013
• Schedules will be posted on school
website
Year End Bridging Programme

18. Homework Policy
• Use of class noticeboard and student
handbook
• Prompt submission of homework
• Holiday homework: 5% CA
• Guidelines:
Level Mon-Fri Mon-Sun
LS 4-6 hrs 5-7.5 hrs
US 6-8 hrs 7.5-10 hrs
* School holidays: Not more than 50% of
the daily load

19. Student Matters
Mr Peter Yeo
Sec 3 Year Head
HOD / Mathematics (covering)

20. Outline
• Key areas of development
• Importance of CCA
• Looking ahead
• Strategies to help
• Communication with parents

21. Key areas of development
• Academic
• Depth, rigour and application
• Assessment formats (practical, coursework etc)
• CCA
• Greater responsibilities and expectations
• Character Development

22. Key areas of development
• Time management
• Learn to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Distractions
• Relationships with their peers
• Gaming and social media

23. LEAPS
Please refer to the Student Handbook
for details

24. CCA Grades
No. of points Grade Bonus
25 & above A1 2
20 – 24 A2 2
16 – 19 B3 1
13 – 15 B4 1
10 – 12 C5 1
08 – 09 C6 1
04 – 07 D7 0
01 – 03 E8 0

25. •For 4E & 5N students
• CCA grade can be used for MI admission,
but not for JC, Poly or ITE
• JC, Poly or ITE: CCA bonus points can be
used to improve overall aggregate for
gaining entry to JC, Poly or ITE
Importance of CCA

26. • You can help!
• Ensure 100% attendance
• Participate actively!
• CCA helps!
• Responsibility
• Leadership
• Resilience
• Health
• and many more……..
Importance of CCA

27. Time Programme
Oct 2013 Semestral Assessment 2
23 Oct to 6 Nov ’13
23 Oct to 29 Oct ‘13
Sec 3 Bridging Programme
Sec 3N Elective Modules
6 Nov 2013 O-level Mother Tongue Examinations
(for students taking HMT)
Jan to Feb 2014 Registration for National
Examinations
April 2014 CCA stand-down
June 2014 O-level Mother Tongue Examinations
Aug 2014 onwards Preliminary and National
Examinations
Looking ahead

28. •Set goals and monitor progress
•Good time management between work
and play
•Good sleeping habits
Strategies to help your child

29. • SMS - Short Messaging System
• Termly Letters
• Hua Yi Connection
• School Website
Communication with parents

31. Access to Learning Management System(LMS)
31
Your child’s NRIC no.
For ID & Password

32. Learning Management System
32

33. Parent Support Group
33

34. •Fill in the Parents’ Survey & Feedback
form to help us plan good programmes
to meet your needs and expectations
•Email us at hyss@moe.edu.sg and
send us your queries/suggestions
Parent-School Partnership

35. We are here to help!
• Sec 3 Year Head
• School Counsellors
• Please contact the FTs or Year Head when
you have any queries or concerns
• Email: yeo_yong_heng_peter@moe.edu.sg
• School contact:
• Tel: 6563 4568
• Email: hyss@moe.edu.sg
• School website: www.hyss.edu.sg

36. Thank you!