Parent Teacher Meeting Sec 4 and 5 (NA & Exp) - 26 Mar 2010
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Welcome toDamai Secondary School
Parent Teacher MeetingSec 4 and 5 (NA & Exp)
Meet-The-Parents Session 2010 (Outline)
• GCE N & O Level 2009 results• Criteria for 4NA to 5NA• Requirements for Post-Secondary
Education• School (4 NA/E, 5NA) Programmes• School Initiatives /Expectations• Meeting with your
son’s/daughter’s Form Teachers
2009
GCE ‘N’ Level Examination
Results
2009 GCE ‘N’ Level Examination
4NA Pupils Promoted to 5NA: 87.1%
(National: 71.1%)
4NT Pupils eligible for ITE: 100%
(National: 99.4%)
2009 GCE 'N' Level ResultsDamai vs National
(Normal Academic) - Part I
97.697.6 97
92.7
89.9
98.7
91.9
97.7
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100
EL CL ML Sc (Phy/ Chem)
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2009 GCE 'N' Level ResultsDamai vs National
(Normal Academic) - Part II
87.8
100
95.3 95.6
82.179.9
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Maths A Maths Combined Hum POA
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2009 GCE 'N' Level ResultsDamai vs National
(Normal Academic) - Part III
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94.1
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98.2
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D&T Art F&N
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2009 GCE 'N' Level ResultsDamai vs National
(Normal Technical) - Part I
78.7 77.3
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2009 GCE 'N' Level ResultsDamai vs National
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2009 GCE ‘O’ LEVEL EXAMINATIONS
RESULTS
GCE O Level Results 2009
4 Express 223
5 Normal Academic
61
Total 284
No of candidates
Passes in 3 subjects and more
No. of Pupils
%
4E 216 96.9
5NA
47 77.0
Passes in 5 subjects and more
No. of pupils
%
4E 200 89.7
5NA 28 45.9
Subjects with 100% Passes
4E 5NA
Higher MalayMalayPure
ChemistryChinese B
MalayArt
Chinese B
Achieved % above National Averages 4E 5NA
English LanguageHigher Malay
MalayChinese
Additional Mathematics
Pure ChemistryPure Biology
Science (Phy & Chem)Food & Nutrition
Design & Technology
Higher MalayMalay
Additional Mathematics
Food & NutritionDesign & Technology
Art
Eligibility for Higher Education2 year 114 (40.1%)
3 year 85 (29.9%)
Tertiary Institution 82 (28.9%)
Total 284
Criteria for Criteria for Promotion fromPromotion from
Sec 4 NA to Sec 5 NASec 4 NA to Sec 5 NA
Changes in Promotion Criteria for Sec 4N to Sec 5N
Used to be:Passes in EL and 2 other subjects (aggregatescore less than 10)
From 2009 onwards:a) EL less than or equal Grade 5
b) Aggregate score of English, Maths and Best 3 subjects less than or equal 19
c) Affects Sec 4N pupils from 2009 (current sec 4A1-4A3 pupils onwards)
Requirements for Admission to
Post-secondary Education
Admission Requirements to JCsAggregate of 20 points or below for L1R5:
L1 English / Higher Mother TongueR2 Mathematics / ScienceR3 Humanities/ Mathematics / ScienceR4 Humanities / Maths / ScienceR5 Any other O Level subject (Art, D&T,
F&N, Music etc)R6 Any other O Level subject** A1-A2 in CCA – 2 bonus points (if meet L1R5) B3- C6 in CCA – 1 bonus point
Example 1 : GCE O LEVEL RESULTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE B3MOTHER TONGUE A2PHYSICS B4CHEMISTRY B4E MATHEMATICS A1A MATHEMATICS A2COMBINED HUMANITIES B3 BIOLOGY A2
B3
A1
B3A2
A2
Aggregate of L1R5 = 13Student qualifies for JC Admissionqualifies for JC Admission..
A2
Example 2 : GCE O LEVEL RESULTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE B3MOTHER TONGUE C5SCIENCE D7MATHEMATICS A2POA E8COMBINED HUMANITIES B3 D & T C6
B3
A2
B3
Aggregate of L1R5 = 26Student does not quality for JC Admissiondoes not quality for JC Admission..
C5
C6
D7
http://sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/html/JCAggregateRange.htm
L1R5 Aggregate Scores (With Bonus Points) of Students Admitted To Junior Colleges In The 2008 Joint Admissions
Exercise (JAE)
S/NO Junior College Arts
(Cut-Off Point)Science/IB
(Cut-Off Point)
1 Anderson JC 9 8
2 Anglo-Chinese JC 7 6
2 (Independent) - 6
3 Catholic JC 11 10
4 Hwa Chong Institution 3 3
5 Innova JC 19 20
6 Jurong JC 13 13
7 Meridian JC 10 10
8 Nanyang JC 10 10
9 National JC 5 5
10 Pioneer JC 16 16
11 Raffles JC 4 3
12 Serangoon JC 20 18
13 St. Andrew's JC 9 9
14 Tampines JC 13 13
15 Temasek JC 7 6
16 Victoria JC 6 4
17 Yishun JC 20 20
Damaians Scoring Distinctions at 2009 GCE ‘A’ LEVEL Examination
Nayang Junior College Ng Yong Quan Gavin 7 DistinctionsMohamed Haniffa B Hassan M 4 Distinctions
Tampines Junior CollegeKoh Yu Qian 5 DistinctionsSim Peijia Niki 4 Disinctions
Polytechnics
Requirements for Admission to Polytechnics (L1R2B2)
L1 English Language/ Higher MT
1st Group of Relevant Subjects (R1) Maths or A Maths
2nd Group of Relevant Subjects (R2) Architectural Technology(at least C6 for relevant subjects) Science subjects, Art, D & T
Business-Related CoursesHumanities subjects, POAScience-Based CoursesScience subjects, F & NTechnology CoursesScience subjects, D & T
Best 2 Subjects (B2) Best 2 other subjects
** CCA can be considered as R3 or R4 subjects
Courses by Group Poly Course Code
2008 JAE COP
A. BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Architecture SP S66 17
Civil & Environmental Engineering NP N47 21
Civil Engineering & Management 1 SP S68 20
Facilities Management for Business NP N40 16
Integrated Events & Project Management SP S50 13
Integrated Facility Design & Management TP T28 16
Intelligent Building Technology TP T29 21
Landscape Architecture SP S94 18
Property Development & Facilities Management SP S95 17
Real Estate Business NP N48 18
B. BUSINESS, FINANCE & LAW
Accountancy NP N51 12
Accountancy SP S75 12
JAE 2008 Cut-Off Points (COP) -- SAMPLE
Courses available in 2008 and the JAE 2008 Cut-Off Points (COP) COP indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate score (after deducting CCA bonus points) of the last student posted to the course under the 2008 JAE.
Lead Up to GCE ‘O’ & ‘N’ Levels
Date Event/Programme26 March Sec 4 & 5 Parent-Teacher-Meeting And Talk
Term 2, Week 3 Target setting by students
30 Apr – 13 May Mid-Year Examination
24 May – 27 May Mother Tongue Intensive Lesson
31st May GCE ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue Examination
1 Jul – 15 Jul GCE ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue Oral Examination
6 Jul – 19 Jul GCE ‘N’ Level English Oral Examination
20 Jul GCE ‘O’ MT LC Examination
26 Jul – 5 Aug GCE ‘N’ Level Mother Tongue Oral Examination
13 Aug – 26 Aug GCE ‘O’ Level English Oral Examination
13 Aug – 21 Aug GCE N Level Prelim Examinations
6 Sep – 12 Oct Start of GCE ‘N’ Level LC and written Examination
2 Sep – 18 Sep GCE O Level Prelim Examinations
25 Oct – 16 Nov GCE ‘O’ Level Examination (Single Intake – written)
School Programmes
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES• Target-Setting for all pupils• Learning Week Activities (Term II Wk 10)• Structured Remedials for all upper sec classes• Night Study Programme (Sec 4 and 5)• Mock Exams (Sec 4 and 5)• Learning Journeys (Science, Humanities)• Enrichment Activities (All levels, various subjects)• Career Awareness (Learning Week)• Motivation and Study Skills workshop
4E/4N/5N PROGRAMME• Target-Setting• June Extended Programme• Banding based on ability (Humanities and MT)• Mother Tongue Intensive Programme• Motivational and Study Skills (9 – 11 March)• Mass Lectures (Block Study)• Study Hour• Block Study Programme• Night Study Programme• Mock Exams
Upcoming School PROGRAMMES & EVENTS
1) Sports Day – 26th March 2009
2) Speech Day Celebrations – Term 2 ; 10th April 2010
3) Learning Week – Term 2 Week 10 for all pupils
4) Cross Country – Term 2 Week 5
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES & EVENTS
Other department based projects, events and milestone programmes can be found online :
a) http://www.damaisec.moe.edu.sg/
b) http://damaisec.asknlearn.com/lms/
School’s Initiatives for 2010
School Initiatives for 2010
• Values Education Programme
- Pupil initiated CIP
- Year Head System
- School Experience Initiatives
(Form class day, level camp, pupil
activity centre)
• STARS Programme
I4
I6
I5
Pupil-Initiated CIP• More
comprehensive CIP experience
• Pupil-led, facilitated by FT during Home Room (Semester 1)
Before Activity
Introduction - outline of programme, setting of objectives & expectations, assessment criteria, etc.
1 lesson
Teamwork & Communication Skills Lesson I
1 lesson
Teamwork & Communication Skills Lesson II
1 lesson
Brainstorming / Group discussion 1 lesson
Values in action lesson 1 lesson
After Activity
Group reflection 1 lesson
Presentation (6-8 minutes per group) 2 lessons
Peer evaluation - values in action, leadership qualities
1 lesson
Personal reflection and submission 1 lesson
Total 10 lessons
Pupil-Initiated CIP
Level NE Outcomes VEP Domains Recommended CIP Activities
Sec 1Sense of
BelongingSelf, Family School improvement projects
Sec 2Responsible
CitizensFriends, School
School-based environmental awareness projects, school-based fund-raising
Sec 3 Racial IntegrationNation,
Community
Home adoption, fund-raising for adopted home (for NA classes)
Sec 4 & 5Commitment to
Nation & Community
World, Environment
Public education projects, Project SPHERE
Year Head System
• Oversee all matters pertaining to pupils’ academic performance, pastoral care, discipline, etc.
• Support for form teachers in providing condusive environment for students.
Year Head System
• Year Heads & Assistant Year Heads
Level Year Head Asst. Year Head
Sec 1 Mrs Jackie Chan Mr Ng We Keat
Sec 2 Mrs Eileen Lee Mr Shiekh Luqmahn
Sec 3 Mrs Loke Siew Ping Ms Sahira Ramlee
Sec 4 & 5 Mr Poon Lee Wang Mrs Lee Pei Kee
NA & NT Mr Lee Kwee Wei -
School Experience Initiatives
• Level Camps
Sec 1 Orientation Camp Term 1 Week 1
Sec 2 Cross-Cultural Learning (Overseas Trip)
Term 1 Week 10
Sec 3 Adventure/Outdoor Camp Term 1 Week 10
Sec 4 & 5 Motivational Camp Term 1 Week 10
School Experience Initiatives
• Form Class Day– Class outing with one-way transport provided– Enhance rapport between FT and pupils– Final Day of Learning Week (Semesters 1
and 2)
School Experience Initiatives
• Pupil Activities Centre (PAC)– A place to interact with fellow Damaians– Games & other activities– Competitions organised by the students for
the students.
Damai STARS Programme
The Damai STARS (School Timeout for At-Risk Students) Programme is a support programme designed to equip at-risk students with social emotional competencies and academic foundation skills so that they may become committed, competent and compassionate learners.
Damai STARS Programme
The programme serves 2 main purposes:1) reduce attrition by developing students’
sense of self and character, and rekindling their interest in learning.2) equip students who regularly display
delinquent behaviour with social and emotional skills to help them manage their behaviour within and without the classroom environment.
Damai STARS ProgrammeCriteria are as follows:
• A. Attendance of less than 75% in previous academic semester
• B. Lack of motivation as shown through: Poor academic results at previous semestral examination – i) Overall percentage less than 45.0%; and ii) 2 or fewer subjects passed• C. Lack of motivation as shown through: i)Conduct grade of ‘Fair’ or less• D. Recalcitrant disciplinary issues as shown through: i) Any two of A, B, C or D ii) More than 3 discipline cases / referrals from teachers in last semester
School ExpectationsPupils are advised to :• Build your ground work.• Use the upcoming June holidays to
consolidate and revise.• Be present for remedials and extra classes
organised during the holidays.
School Expectations100% Attendance• June Extended Programme• Term 2 & 3 Remedials• Block Time Table Programme• Post GCE ‘N’ Level Programme
HARD WORK! “Be Prepared, Not Sorry!”
Responsibility of School
To ensure that:• Attendance and work progress of students are
monitored • Students attend remedial / supplementary
lessons• Parents / Guardians are kept informed of
child/ward’s progress-- Updates of school events and matters on school website, as well
as portal for parents :
a) http://www.damaisec.moe.edu.sg/
b) http://damaisec.asknlearn.com/lms/
Responsibility of Parents/Guardians
To assist school in:• ensuring that child attends school, the
4E/4N/5N programme (Oct/Nov)
• ensuring that child revises his/her work
• ensuring that child does not stay out late
• contacting teachers when need arises
• Work in support of the school
Parents are invited to :
• Clarify with any key personnel, form teachers or subject teachers on issues raised.
• Meet up and speak with your child’s form teacher or subject teachers (in the designated classrooms)
• Make appointment to meet up with teachers on another day for further discussion.
Meeting your child’s Form Teacher / Subject Teacher
in class- in Sec 4 and 5 classrooms
We depend on each other
Joint partnership between parents and school to enable
our students to excel