Year 2ACADEMIC MATTERS

IP TRACK

METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL2016 Level Parents’ Briefing

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE FOR 20166

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TIME TABLING 201616

AFTERNOON CO-CURRICULAR SCHEDULE

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HOMEWORK POLICY

COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS

COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS WITH STUDENTS

CONVERSATIONAL MALAY PROGRAMME

CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

New STEM Enrichments for 2016

CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

YEAR 2 ASSESSMENTS

IP-Track

YEAR 2 PROMOTIONS

IP-Track

6 relevant subjects1. Language Arts2. Mother Tongue**3. History / Geography4. Mathematics5. Physical Sciences / Life Sciences6. Any other subject

Year 2 Events Calendar IP Track

ABSENCE FROM TESTS & EXAMS

Subjects Remarks

Lang Arts, Global Studies, MT/HMTCore Math, Advanced MathChemistry

6 CORE (compulsory)

Biology Physics

Electives: can do 1 or both

History, Geography Electives: can do 1 or none

MEP*, 3rd Lang Electives

YEAR 3 IP SUBJECT OPTIONS

Entrusted...for His Glory! 1 Peter 4: 10 Being A Team Player

GENTLE REMINDERS

SCHOOL HOURS School Hours Flag-raising begins at 7.30 am, but girls should be in school earlier and thumb in their attendance/place their bags in the classroom before reporting to the Quadrangle by 7.25 am  Sec School (only)On Wednesdays, girls should be in their respective Chapel venues by 8.25 am for flag-raising. Chapel will begin promptly at 8.30 am.

SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

EmailTo ensure that email addresses are updated with the school.

SNAAPPTo download this platform for urgent/timely notifications from the school to parents. 

NUTURING GOOD VALUES

▪ Girls have been reminded to always be polite and good

stewards in using the facilities in school

• to always greet teachers and staff of the school

• to clean up after themselves in the canteen

• to keep their school clean by not littering

• to use the toilet properly

MANAGING TIME & SETTING PRIORITIES

▪ Balancing School homework vs Tuition work

▪ Allowing Personal Study Time

▪ Role of parents in supporting and supervising

BEING PRESENT FOR KEY SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS

▪ School celebrations (CNY, Founder’s Day, National Day etc)

▪ Scheduled Lessons (e.g. Sec 4 lessons during June Break, Revision Period/ProjectCARE)

STUDENTS GOING OVERSEAS TO REPRESENT CLUBS

Only Valid Reason (VR) wavier is granted given for tests and examinations missed if representation is on a National level. (ie representing Singapore)

Club representation will not be considered as VR cases.

EVERY PARENT A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER

Be involved and volunteer when there is a need. Your daughter does enjoy seeing you involved in the school for the good of all MGS girls, even the Sec girls (even if they don’t say so)

Entrusted...for His Glory! 1 Peter 4: 10 Being A Team Player

SECONDARY TWO 2016

Theme: Being a Team Player

Level Programmes & Highlights1. Friendship Days- to focus on Team Building; building positive relationships

(Values outcome: Respect, Care & Harmony)

2. ROCs 2 - Road Less Travelled Sectors: Chiangmai, Kuching & Penang

- to focus on service-learning; interacting with the natives/ indigenous groups/ NGOs in each sector (e.g. Orang Asli School)

- Pre-ROCs 2 preparation/ Integration with IPW (Values outcome: Resilience, Responsibility, Respect, Care & Harmony)

3. Learning Keys (27/1 - Admin & 12 Feb - 1.30 to 3pm)- to focus on Study/ Exam Techniques; to formalise teacher mentors for

selected students; setting SMART targets (Values outcome: Resilience, Responsibility)

4. Leadership Challenge (6 May - 1.30 to 3pm)5. Post-Exam Activities (e.g. STEM, Arts Appreciation & Sec 2s mentoring P6s on Cyberwellness)

Road Less Travelled

Profile of 2015 Sec One Cohort

Profile of 2015 Sec One Cohort

KPIs for Sec 2s

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