QUEENSWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL2020 Secondary 1 Registration Day

8.30am, 23 Dec (Monday)

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INTRODUCTION & WELCOME

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SECONDARY 1 REGISTRATION DAY

Mr Yeo Choon Hwa(Assistant Year Head - Sec 1)

PROGRAMME FOR SECONDARY 1 REGISTRATION DAY

1. Introduction & Welcome 2. Principal’s Address3. Administrative Matters4. Preparing for the First Week of School5. Registration for 1E Students at Atrium6. Subject-Based Banding & GEAR UP Briefing for

1NA and 1NT Students7. Registration for 1NA and 1NT Students in the

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QUEENSWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL

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2019 Secondary 1 Registration Day

Principal’s AddressMr. Peter Tan Chong Tze

INTRODUCTION & WELCOME

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SECONDARY 1 REGISTRATION DAY

Vice Principals

Mr Ng Hock Soon Mr Yong Wei Leong

QUEENSWAY SECONDARY

SCHOOL

WELCOMES YOU

QUEENSWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL•Is established since 1961

•Caters to varied talents and produces good performance

•Nurtures students to become confident, life-long learners caring, responsible citizens

•Provides a conducive learning environment with caring and dedicated teachers

•Offers varied special programmes to bring the best out of every student

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Ng Shi Mun, QSS Class of 2009PSC Scholar (Kings College, UK)

A school where ALL can achieve success according to his/her ability

Important School Information

Stream / Year

PSLE Cut-Off ScoresExpress Normal (A) Normal (T)

2019 242-222 194-168 152-131

2018 242-220 199-168 153-130

2017 236-212 196-171 153-125

Varied talents & value-added performance

• Healthy diverse mix of students of varied talents and backgrounds

• Attracts academically inclined students from Express/Normal Course150 in Express, 120 in NA/NT

Upper Sec: 3 Exp Classes (75%) offer pure sciences, 2 mathsO-Level subjects offered by NAElective Modules for NA/NT

The QSS Experience: Student-Centric,

Values-Driven Holistic Education:

Important School Information Curriculum Time: • Mon-Thu 7.40 a.m. to 2 p.m.• Fri till 1.00 p.m.Enrichments and Remedial 2.30pm-3.30pmCCAs 3.30pm – 6.00pm

Parents’ Survey:4 Main Reasons 2019 2018 2017

1 Convenient Location29% 32% 31%

2 Good Track Record of academic performance 34% 35% 37%

3 Good Discipline of the school 12% 13% 13%

4 Recommendation from friends/ relatives 11% 11% 12%

The Stakeholders’ Choice

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Challenging and Rigorous Curriculum Comprehensive Character Development Programme

A Holistic Education

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QSS Character & Citizenship Education ProgrammeShow Care and Concern for Others

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Our Character Development Programme

Student Leadership & Outdoor Education Level Camps

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Our Leadership Programme

Learning to Work in Teams, Learning to Lead and ServeVarious Leadership Opportunities & Platforms

Nurturing Caring Citizens & Life-long Learners

Growing a Maker Culture among students – collaboration with SP

Sea Perch Module –Introduction to STEM

Applied Sciences as ALP

Nurturing Caring Citizens & Life-long LearnersApplied Sciences as ALP•Collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic:Outstanding students partner with SP and are awarded the YEA (Gold) award for preferential admission to SP Engineering courses. • Life-Sciences Programme:Exposure to experiments in life sciences and CSI to expose students to scientific applications.• Sea Perch ProgrammeStudents work in teams to construct an underwater robot which can be used for water quality testing and object recovery. Exposure given to STEM principles.

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Nurturing Confident, Life-long Learners

We expose our students to different cultures

Trips for Internationalization Experience

Overseas Trips to ASEAN & AsiaExperiential Learning & Cultural Immersion

Partnership with Parents

Dads for Life

Annual Fun Fair

Staff & Parents Appreciation Lunch

Cooking Session

We work closely to support the students

Invitation to onboard Parents Gateway

What is Parents Gateway?

• A digital platform (by MOE and GovTech) tobring greater convenience to parents to performsimple administrative functions and receiverelevant information from schools.

• Queensway Secondary School was one of thepilot schools for PG since July 2018.

• QSS will send important information via The PGmobile app to all parents. All parents are highlyencouraged to download the app.

Parents Gateway Mobile App

School Announcements

School Events e.g. Sec 1 Orientation

programme

Principal’s letters / Exam Timetables / Holiday Homework

MOE Resources for Parents e.g.

ECGTravel Declaration Consent forms

Download the app directly from your Apple App Store or google Play Store

Enable “Allow Notifications” to receive push notification

Keyword search ‘Parents Gateway’

Supported OS Versions: Android 6.0 or later & iOS 9.1 or later

Login with SingPass

If you have issues signing in with Singpass, you may visit the SingPass website or contact their helpdesk at 6643-0555

Complete yourOnboardingRetrieve your child’s details and verify the information to proceed

Please note

• For parents of foreign students without SingPass access, hardcopy consent form(s) will be issued to the student. If need be, SMS will be sent out to parents without PG access on important school information.

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2020 Secondary 1 Registration Day

Administrative Matters

ADMINISTRATIVEMATTERS1. Mass Appeal Exercise2. Mother Tongue and 3rd

Language Matters3. Students With Special

Educational Needs4. Books and School

Uniform5. Transport and Financial

Matters6. Art & Music Elective

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1. MASS APPEALEXERCISE

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MASS APPEAL EXERCISE

Students, who wish to appeal for a transfer ofschool due to any of the following reasons, mayparticipate in the Mass Appeal Exercise (MAE):

1. Serious Medical Conditions2. Dyslexia and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)3. Physical Disabilities

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MASS APPEAL EXERCISE

Reasons that will be considered for Mass Appeal:

1. Serious Medical Conditions (E.g. chronic heart or kidney conditions)An official letter from a certified doctor must be attached to the application

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MASS APPEAL EXERCISE

2. Dyslexia and Autistic Spectrum DisorderSubmit a comprehensive report written by arelevant professional (e.g. psychologist,speech and language therapist).Other documents may include report fromprimary school.

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MASS APPEAL EXERCISE

3. Physical DisabilitiesSubmit assessment from qualified medical professional.It should clearly describe the extent of disability (temporary or permanent) and type of assistive device currently using e.g. wheelchair

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MASS APPEAL EXERCISE

• Proceed to the Mass Appeal Exercise booth on the leftside of the hall when this briefing ends.

• Collect an application form, complete it and submit itwith the necessary supporting documents through us:By 12 noon on 23 Dec 2019 (today)

• Each student is only allowed to submit one application

• Please note that if you are successful with the massappeal application, you will not be allowed to rejectthe offer and request to be admitted back toQueensway Secondary School

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RELEASE OF MASS APPEAL RESULTS

• Report to our school on 2nd Jan 2020 (Thu)

• If successful, student will be given the newschool posting letter and be asked to report tothe new school

• If unsuccessful, student will remain with ourschool

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APPEALS FOR TRANSFER TO INDEPENDENT/SPECIALASSISTANCE PLAN/ AUTONOMOUS SCHOOL

• Please apply directly to the school you wish totransfer to

• If successful, obtain a letter of acceptancefrom the school, and then come back to us toget endorsement of release from QueenswaySecondary School

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2. MOTHER TONGUE& 3RD LANGUAGEMATTERS

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MOTHER TONGUE (HIGHER CHINESELANGUAGE)

• Students who are interested in taking HigherChinese Language (HCL), please speak to MrLim (HOD/MTL) at the front of the hall afteryou have done your registration

• HCL is offered to our students from Sec 2onwards.

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OTHER LANGUAGES

• For enquiries on other languages (e.g.Higher Malay Language, Higher TamilLanguage or 3rd Languages, please speakto Mdm Esther (SH/TL) at the front of thehall after your registration

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EXEMPTION FROM MOTHER TONGUE

• If a student was previously exempted fromtaking Mother Tongue in primary school,please bring the letter of exemption to schoolon 2nd Jan (Thu) and submit a photocopy tothe Class Mentor.

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3. STUDENTSWITH SPECIALEDUCATIONALNEEDS

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STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

• Should your child require support related tospecial educational needs, please proceed tothe Special Educational Needs booth on theleft side of the hall after you are done with theregistration.

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4. BOOKS ANDSCHOOL UNIFORM

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4. BOOKS AND SCHOOL UNIFORM

Books• Bookshop is located at the school canteen• Two queues: Express stream and Normal stream• Please refer to the booklist in your Registration

Pack for details of the opening hours

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4. BOOKS AND SCHOOL UNIFORM

School Uniform• At the classrooms along Level 1, Classroom

Block• Opening hours

23 Dec (Mon): 9 am – 2 pm24 Dec (Tue) : 9 am – 2 pm

• Please refer to the handout in your RegistrationPack if you would like to buy the uniform fromtheir shop on other days.

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APPROVED SHOES AND SOCKS

• Shoes: Canvas shoes or track shoes with whiteshoe laces and predominantly white (at least75% white)

• School shoes are encouraged

(Note: No striking or luminous colors areallowed)

• Socks: Prescribed school socks or plain whitesocks (No multi-colours/stripes)

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5. TRANSPORT & FINANCIAL MATTERS

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SCHOOL SMART CARD

• Use Primary Level School Smart Cards tillend Apr 2020

• Students can still purchase the BusConcession Pass (BCP) using their Primarylevel SSCs but they would need to purchasethe BCP for Secondary School students.

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TRANSIT LINK E-TRANSPORT VOUCHERS

• For students who have been receiving e-transport vouchers in primary school, theschool will issue a letter to you by Week 3 of2020 on the procedures to take.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME

• If you have already applied through your primaryschool and obtained a notice of approval from theprimary school, please approach our General Officeto exchange it for a document that will allow you tocollect the books, uniform and shoes.

• If you have applied through your primary school buthave not obtained the notice of approval, pleaseapproach our General Office.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME

• If you have not previously applied at your primaryschool and wish to apply now, please collect the FASapplication form from our general office.

• Please refer to the FAS brochure in your RegistrationPack for more details

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SCHOOL FEES THROUGH GIRO

• You are strongly encouraged to sign up to makeschool fees payment through GIRO

• For new applicants, please collect a GIRO formfrom the registration table and submit to yourForm Teachers on 2nd Jan 2020.

• If you are already paying school fees throughGIRO, you don’t have to apply again

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6. ART & MUSICELECTIVEPROGRAMMES(AEP/MEP)

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For Students in all streams in non-AEP/MEP Schools

WHAT ARE THE ART & MUSICELECTIVE 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 & MEP are 4-year programmes

offered from Sec 1 in select schools and centres

WHAT ARE THE ART & MUSIC ELECTIVEPROGRAMMES (AEP/MEP)?

• AEP & MEP students will sit for the Higher Art and Higher Music papers at O levels respectively

• From 2020, students from all streams are eligible to apply

• Get an information sheet from your school teacher-in-charge, Mr Kevin Chong (HOD C&T)

• Visit the website for more information:– AEP https://bit.ly/37SSSh0– MEP https://bit.ly/2PbG10O

ART AND MUSIC ELECTIVE PROGRAMME CENTRES

Centres Lesson Timings for 2020 Sec 1 CohortAEP National Junior College

37 Hillcrest Road S 288913Lower 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: Thursdays(3.30pm – 5.30pm)Upper Sec: Fridays(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

Dunman High School10 Tanjong Rhu Road S 436895

Lower Sec: Wednesdays(3.30pm – 5.30pm)Upper Sec: Wednesdays (3.30pm – 6.30pm)

Weekly AEP/MEP lessons for students in non-AEP/EAP/MEP/EMP schools

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE(For Application to AEP/MEP Centres)

Dates (2020) Events 2 – 14 Jan Online Application Opens14 Jan Deadline to submit online application 29 Jan AEP Selection Exercise Phase 1 29 Jan MEP Selection Exercise Phase 1 and

Briefing for MEP Student Applicants and Parents

3 Feb – 1 Mar AEP/MEP Selection Exercise Phase 2 19 Feb Briefing for AEP Student Applicants and ParentsBy 9 Mar Notification of Results From 23 Mar (Term 2, Week 1)

Commencement of Programmes at AEP/MEP Centres

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2020 Secondary 1 Registration Day

Preparing for the First Week of School

IMPORTANT POINTS FOR SEC 1 STUDENTS

Before reporting for school on 2nd January2020 (Thu),

• Purchase your books from the school bookshoplocated in the canteen. (Refer to the booklist fordetails)

• Purchase your school uniform and PE attireeither in school on 23rd Dec or 24th Dec, or fromthe shop. (Refer to the small handout for details).They will be opened from 9 am to 2 pm on bothdays.

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FIRST DAYWHAT TO EXPECT

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1. Orientation Program

An Orientation Program has beenorganized for you.

2nd Jan: 7.30 am to 5 pm3rd Jan: 7.30 am to 9 pm (Campfire)(Parents are invited to join in for thecampfire, 7pm)6th Jan: 7.30 am to 2 pm7th Jan: 7.30 am to 2 pm

Details will be found in the consentform. Please refer to it.

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2. Things to bring for submission to your form

teacher on Day 1:

a) 1 photocopy of foreign student pass (if you are

an international student)

b) Letter of Exemption from Mother Tongue (if

any)

c) GIRO form (for new applicants only)

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3. MTPS and CCA Fair

Parents are invited to join us at theMeet-The-Parents Session & CCAFair on the afternoon of 10th Jan(Fri).

3pm: Registration (Hall)4.15pm: Installation Ceremony4.30pm: Class Mentor Dialogue (in class)5pm: CCA Fair

WELCOMETO THEQUEENSWAYFAMILY

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Getting to Queensway Secondary School

MRT Stations: Commonwealth, QueenstownBus Services: 32, 93, 100, 105, 111, 122, 123, 145, 147, 153, 186,

195, 196, 198, 855, 961, 970

QSS

QSS

Address: 2A Margaret Drive Singapore 149295Contact no: 6474 1421 (School General Office)

Please note that the school’s side gates can be found along Commonwealth Avenue, Queensway & Margaret Drive.

Safety AdvisoryFor your child’s safety, parents are strongly advised not to drop off/pick up your child/ward along Commonwealth Avenue.

HOW TO GET TO SCHOOL

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2020 Secondary 1 Registration Day

Registration Procedures

PLEASE NOTE

• You are in your assigned groups

• 1E students will proceed to the atrium downstairs immediately after this for your registration. Please follow the student leaders assigned to your class.

• 1NA and 1NT students will remain in the hall for a briefing on Subject-Based Banding. Your registration will be in the hall after this briefing

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

• Students, please line up according to your queue number.

• You only need to produce your student pass (photo ID) for registration.

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1 Queue Number

Registration Grouping

OUTCOME OF 3RD LANGUAGE APPLICATION

• At the registration table, students who hadapplied for 3rd Language studies will receivethe outcome of their application.

• Students who are successful will receive aletter and have to follow the instructions asstated in this letter.

• They must report for registration on 28 Dec(8.30am to 5pm) at the Zonal Centre orLanguage Centre 71

Registration

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Both parents and students should approach the registration table

together as there is verification of information needed.

MOVEMENT OF 1E STUDENTS TO ATRIUM FOR REGISTRATION

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2020 Secondary 1 Registration Day

Briefing on Subject Based Banding (SBB)

WHAT IS SUBJECT-BASED BANDING(SBB)?• Every student is unique and possesses different

strengths. Taking subjects at a higher academic level can help students nurture their strengths and give them more opportunities throughout their educational journey, so that they are more engaged in learning.

• Previously, students in N(A) and N(T) courses can take higher-level subjects starting from Secondary 3. With SBB, your child can start doing so from the start of Secondary 1, to build a stronger foundation in subjects that they are good at.

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WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE BENEFITS OF TAKINGHIGHER-LEVEL SUBJECTS?• Some students (and parents) have shared that

SBB allows the students to challenge themselves, and to have more options for Sec 3 subject combinations and post-secondary courses.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND OPTING INTO SBB

• Eligible N(A) and N(T) students should have received an application form, based on the following criteria:

• Each student should take no more than 3 higher-level subjects so as to ensure that he/she can cope with the overall academic demands.

• Please complete the form to indicate the subjects your child wishes to take (or not to take) at a higher level. Submit the completed form to the General Office by 12pm, 27 Dec 2019

Course PSLE Standard Grade PSLE Foundation Grade Option to offer subject atN(A) A*, A - Express

N(T)A*, A - Express/ N(A)B, C 1 N(A)

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE HIGHER-LEVELSUBJECTS

• Beyond the start of Sec 1, students who dowell in school-based examinations may beconsidered to take higher-level subjects iffound suitable to do so by our school.

• Our school will provide support throughbridging programmes for these new SBBstudents.

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WHAT IF MY CHILD STRUGGLES WITHTHE HIGHER-LEVEL SUBJECT?

• Students are encouraged to continue with the higher-level subjects until the end of Sec 2, as students do need time to adjust to the higher academic demands.

• Our school will monitor students’ progress in the higher-level subjects as well as overall progress in all subjects.

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WILL MY CHILD CONTINUE WITH THE HIGHER-LEVELSUBJECTS ALL THE WAY TO SEC 4?

• Your child may continue with the corresponding higher-level subject at upper secondary if he/she meets our school’s criteria at the end of Sec 2.

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GEAR UP @ QSS

Guiding and Empowering Students for Affiliation and Resilience to Unlock

their Potential

GEAR UP @ QSS: OUR FOCUS

To support our students

1. In enhancing learning motivation,

2. To instil a sense of purpose in each of our students so to develop his/her SEL competencies.

3. To engage parents and others to build a supportive community for our students

GEAR UP @ QSS: 2019 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Art Jamming session

Nerf Gun Activity

GEAR UP @ QSS: 2019 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

June Family Day @ Westbowl

GEAR UP @ QSS: 2020 PROGRAMMES

• Kinball, Inline skating, STOMP, Flash Mob…• Mentoring• ECG Learning journey to “get real” and more..

Curriculum Programme

• Mentoring, Queens Buckle and more…• Ace Hub – Making bubble tea, • Barista Programme and more…

After-school Programme(230pm to

5pm)

• Family bonding day• Bubble Soccer

Holiday Programme

(June and Nov)

GEAR UP @ QSS: ACE HUB

• To purposefully engaging students to spend their afternoons at Ace Hub Centre with various fun activities.

• Ace Hub opens to all students from 230pm to 5pm every day!

Foosball Competition organised by Ace Hubbers

Korean Mob Dance by Ace Hubbers

Q&A

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REGISTRATION OF 1NA AND1NT COMMENCES

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