Sec 2 Meet-Parents-Session : Principal's Briefing 26 May 2012

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Sec 2 Meet-Parents-SessionPrincipal’s Briefing

26 May 2012

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OUR BRAND OF EDUCATION

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Our Brand of EducationOur Mission

Empowering Lives, Transforming our FutureWe empower Teck Whyeans to create

opportunities for themselves and others in the future by equipping them with the 21st century values, skills and knowledge.

We help them discover their passion and purpose in life

and develop strength of character to succeed

despite challenges

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We can make a difference

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Our Brand of Education

Our Vision

A Community of Future-ready LearnersWho Lead, Serve and Achieve

Through a culture of collaboration, a mindset of

excellence and a spirit of lifelong learning, we aspire to be a community of Teck

Whyeans ready for the future,

as we lead with conviction, serve with compassion and

achieve with confidence.

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The New Paper, July 21, 2011

We can make a difference!

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School Theme 2011 - 2012

R + I + S = E Resilience: Always trying; not giving up when

faced with challenges Integrity: Knowing and doing what is right Synergy: Working as a team; respecting

different perspectives, strengths and talents Excellence: A journey of continuous

improvement as well as a destination of achievements

I Can Excel!

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Student performance: GCE N-Level Examination 2011

Passes DistinctionsBetter/Equal National Average

N(A): 8 subjects(EL, Maths, Science,

MTL, D&T, F&N)

N(T): 8 subjects (EL, MTL, CPA, EBS,

D&T, FS)

N(A): 5 subjects(EL, Maths, Science,

MTL, D&T, F&N)

N(T): 5 subjects (EL, MTL, CPA, EBS,

D&T, FS)

Better/Equal 2010 performance

N(A): 5 subjectsN(T): 7 Subjects

N(A): 2 subjectsN(T): 7 Subjects

ST2:

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Student performance: GCE N-Level Examination 2011

4N(A) Top StudentsPoh Jia Hui (4E): 5 Grade 1sLee Yi Ling (4G): 5 distinctionsSean Lim En Wei (4F): 5 distinctionsLee Wei Ping Joyce (4G): 4 distinctionsChua Ee Ting (4E): 4 distinctionsJolin Pek Si Min (4E): 4 distinctions

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Student performance: GCE N-Level Examination 2011

4N(T) Top StudentsChiang Jun Ming (4I): 4 ‘A’s, 1 ‘B’, Grade 2 for

N(A) MathsTan Shi Hui (4I): 4 ‘A’s, 1 ‘B’Carine Ng Jia Yin (4I): 4 ‘A’s

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Student performance: GCE O-Level Examination 2011

Passes DistinctionsBetter/Equal National Average

4 Exp: 7 subjects(Science, D&T, F&N,

MTL)

4 Exp: 5 subjects(MTL, D&T, F&N)

5NA: 9 subjects(Science, Maths, A

Maths, CH, MTL, Art, D&T, F&N)

5NA: 4 subjects(CH, TL, D&T, F&N)

Better/Equal 2010 performance

4 Exp: 10 subjects5NA: 8 subjects

4 Exp: 7 subjects5NA: 7 subjects

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Student performance: GCE O-Level Examination 2011

4 Express Top StudentsElaine Tan Hui Zhi (4A): 6 distinctionsLee Feifei (4B): 6 distinctionsFuh Ling Huey (4B): 6 distinctionsLim Yun Zhen Stella (4B): 5 distinctionsSoo Guan Roo (4B): 5 distinctionsWang Shi Wen Celine (4B): 5 distinctionsNeo Shi Yi (4B): 5 distinctionsNg Jia Lam Sherman (4B): 5 distinctions

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Student performance: GCE O-Level Examination 2011

5 N(A) Top Students Tan Yan You (5A): 5 distinctionsWong Yong-Zhi Erwin (5A): 5 distinctionsMuhammad Hanifa (5B): 4 distinctionsEric Peh Zheng Wei (5B): 4 distinctionsLiang Jingjing (5A): 4 distinctionsS

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2009 2010 2011

TWSS Expected

Positive value-add!

Student performance: GCE O-Level Examination 2011

L1B5 aggregate (4 Express) L1B4 aggregate (5N)

2009 2010 2011

TWSS Expected

Positive value-add!

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Value-added Results since 2010

ST2: Learning our Focus

2011: Achievement Award (Academic Value-added) for

2010 4 Exp Results

2011: Achievement Award (Academic Value-added) for

2010 5 N(A) Results

2010: Achievement Award (Academic Value-added) for

2009 4 Exp Results

2012: Achievement Award (Academic Value-added) for

2011 4 Exp Results

2012: Achievement Award (Academic Value-added) for

2011 5 N(A) Results

1st time in Band 5 of School Achievement Table

for Normal Course!

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2nd Sustained Achievement Award (Sports)

for outstanding achievements in Hockey & Floorball from 2008 - 2010

1st Sustained Achievement Award (Sports)

for outstanding achievements in Hockey & Floorball from 2007 - 2009

3rd Sustained Achievement Award (Sports)

for outstanding achievements in Hockey & Floorball from 2009 - 2011

Hockey Floorball Archery

2008B Boys: 1st C Girls: 1st, C Boys: 4th 2009B Girls: 2nd C Girls: 3rd, C Boys: 2nd 2010B Girls: 1st C Girls: 1st 2011B Girls: 1st, B Boys: 2nd C Girls: 2nd 2012B Girls: 1st C Div: ongoing

2008B Girls: 3rd

C Girls: 1st 2009B Girls: 4th 2010B Girls: 2nd

C Girls: 3rd

2011B Girls: 1st C Girls: 4th 2012B Girls: 2nd

C Div: ongoing

2011B Girls: 1st

B Boys: 2nd

C Girls: 1st

C Boys: 2nd

2012Ongoing

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School Focus 2011 - 2012

See and make connections between subjects, activities, programmes and real life to make learning meaningful and enjoyable

Work with teachers and with one another to achieve and excel

Connecting to Learn,

Collaborating to Achieve

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Mrs Shirley TeoWinner of the Inspiring Teacher of English Award 2011

Mdm Grace TanWinner of the Inspiring Chinese Language Teacher Award 2012

( 全国模范 华文教师奖 )

Winners of the 2012 Caring

Teacher Awards (school level)

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Mr Gideon YongVice Principal 1

Mr Michael TanVice Principal 2

Mrs Soh Siow Tin

School Staff Developer

Mrs Vena FooHOD Humanities

Mdm Tong Wee Heng

HOD Maths

Mr Alwin NjooHOD Science

The TWSS Team

Mr Ng Chor TanHOD PE & CCA

Mr Kelvin CheokHOD Pupil

Management

Ms Deborah TanHOD Pupil

Development

Mrs Shirley Teo Dean (Curriculum)

HOD EL

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The TWSS Team

Mr Rahmat Hassan

SH Aesthetics

Mr Aidil SharilSH PE/CCA

Mr Yusman Ithnin, SH

ICT

Ms Shafillah BegumSH F&N

Ms Ng Shu WenLH Science

Ms Tan Pin YinHOD MTL

Mr KrishnamoorthySH TL

Mdm Nurulazmi Manan, SH ML

Mrs RizalHOD ICT

Mr Alvin TayHOD Art & Design

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Ms Safiah Rais

LH EL

The TWSS Team

Mdm Lim Bee Buat

Senior Tr EL

Mdm Lye EngSenior Tr CL

Ms Elodie SngSH/Social Studies

Mdm Mary KatruSenior Tr Maths

Mrs Ong LeeChoo

Senior Tr F&N

Ms Charlene

YangCounsellor

Mr Mark Brosas

Counsellor

Mr Dave Goh

Admin Mgr 1

Mr Alan Wong

Admin Mgr 2

Mr Tan Boon PengOps Mgr

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The TWSS Sec 2 Team

Han YiqianFT 2A

Tan Kok HianFT 2A

Jordan LohFT 2B

Li XiaorongFT 2B

Siti RadiahFT 2C

Uma JayaramanFT 2C

Lynn ChongFT 2D

Baskaran GangaFT 2D

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The TWSS Sec 2 Team

Muhd SherefudinFT 2E

Crystal LauFT 2E

Joanna LimFT 2F

Wang YiwenFT 2F

Evelyn TanFT 2F

Huang I LungFT 2G

Mrs Ada OngFT 2G

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Pupils’ Aspirations

JC (%)

Poly (%)

ITE (%) Others (%)

2Exp 28.5% 69.4% 0% 2.1%2NA 18.3% 80.3% 1.4% 0%2NT 8.8% 26.5% 58.8% 5.9%

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The Post-Secondary Education Landscape

Junior College (2 yrs) or

Centralised Institute

(3 yrs) GCE A-Levels

Sec 5N

University Degree

GCE N-Level Examination

Special/Express Course (Sec 1 – 4)

Normal (Academic) / Normal (Technical) Course (Sec 1 – 4)

Institute of Technical

Education (1 - 2 yrs)

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Polytechnic

(3 yrs)

Diploma

GCE O-Level Examination

(DSA) (DSA)

CCAs can

help you!

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JC/MI: A-Level CurriculumTypical subject combination

Three H2 content-based subjects

One H1 content-based subject

(at least one from contrasting discipline)

+ H1 Mother Tongue Language (MTL)

H1 General Paper (GP)H1 Project Work (PW)

“Science” combinationH2 PhysicsH2 ChemistryH2 MathematicsH1 Economics/Geog/Lit (contrasting subject)H1 MTL, GP, PW

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Polytechnic Courses

5 polytechnics:

Course categoriesApplied Sciences

• e.g. Biotechnology, Food Science & Nutrition, Pharmacy Science, Nutrition, Health & Wellness

Built Environment• e.g. Environmental & Water Technology, Green Building &

Sustainability, Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management, Landscape Architecture, Real Estate Business

Business & Management• e.g. Accountancy, Hospitality & Resort Management, Mass

Media Management, Wellness, Lifestyle & Spa Management

NanyangNgee Ann RepublicSingaporeTemasek

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Polytechnic Courses

Course categoriesEngineering

• e.g. 3D Interactive Media Technology, Aeronautical Engineering, Clean Energy, Micro and Nanotechnology

Health Sciences• e.g. Nursing, Optometry, Outdoor & Adventure

LearningHumanities

• e.g. Applied Drama & Psychology, Early Childhood Studies, Social Sciences (Social Work)

NanyangNgee Ann RepublicSingaporeTemasek

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Polytechnic Courses

Course categoriesInformation & Digital Technologies

• e.g. Cyber & Digital Security, Game & Entertainment Technology, Mobile & Network Services

Maritime Studies• e.g. Maritime Engineering, Maritime Business

Media & Design• e.g. Advertising & Public Relations, Apparel Design &

Merchandising, Experience & Product Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

NanyangNgee Ann RepublicSingaporeTemasek

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ITE Higher Nitec CoursesCourse categories

- Accounting - Business/Design & Media- Chemical & Life Sciences- Engineering- Information Technology Note: Higher Nitec

graduates with GPA 2.0 can apply for admission to a related poly diploma course. For some Engineering diploma courses, graduates with GPA 3.5 may be admitted directly to 2nd year

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Flexibility for N(A) students

New pathways to polytechnic

http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/

pfp/

There are many

opportunities to go to poly

from ITE

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Direct Entry to Higher Nitec for N(A) students

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Direct Entry to Higher Nitec

A high % of graduates obtained employment within 3 months from graduation or completion of full-time NS, with mean salary of $1,400 (ITE 2009 Graduate Employment Survey)

Higher Nitec Course Employment Rate

Mean Gross Salary

Biotechnology 81% $1,490Paramedic & Emergency Care 94% $1,870

Business Studies (Sport Management) 100% $1,510

Electronics Engineering 89% $1,500Information Technology 89% $1,430Electrical Engineering 91% $1,460

Mechanical Engineering 87% $1,480

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Are they ready for their future?

(1 = Strongly Disagree; 4: Strongly Agree) 2EXP 2NA 2NT

I am aware of my abilities and interests. 3.11 3.11 3.06

I am aware of the kinds of careers which can match my interests and needs.

2.91 3.01 2.88

I know what careers are available in my interest and ability areas. 2.90 2.97 2.94

I know the entry requirements for the careers that I am interested in. 2.86 2.89 2.79

I am able to make decisions about my future career. 2.90 2.96 2.97

I know how to prepare for careers in which I am interested. 2.86 2.96 3.03

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Entering a Junior College/MIEntry criteria:

L1-R5 (JC) L1-R4 (MI)

First Langua

ge

5 Relevant subjects

4 Relevant subjects

EL/ Higher MTL

3 subjects: Humanities/

Mathematics/Science2 other subjects

(except CCA)

2 subjects: Humanities/

Mathematics/Science2 other subjects

(except CCA)

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Entering JC/MI

2011 Cut-off Points for some JCs

Average subject grade: A2 to B3

JC Arts ScienceAnderson 10 8

Innova 20 20Jurong 14 15Pioneer 16 16

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Entering a polytechnicEntry criteria:

EL-R2-B2English

Language

Group 1 of relevant

subjects (R1)

Group 2 (R2)

Compulsory Humanities / Media (A):Art, Combined

HumanitiesBusiness/ Science / Engineering courses

(B/C/D): E Maths or A Maths

(A) & (B): Art, D&T,

F&N, Maths, CH,

POA(C) & (D):

D&T, Science,

F&N

2 Best subjects

2 other subjects

(except CCA)

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Entering a polytechnic

2011 Cut-off Points for some coursesNP: Biomedical Science – 9NP: Accountancy – 11NP: Aerospace Technology – 12NP: Child Psychology & Early Childhood – 11SP: Biotechnology – 10SP: Business Admin – 12SP: Media & Communication – 12

Average subject grade: A2 to B3

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Entering ITE Higher Nitec

Entry criteria (O-level results):

EL-B4 or EL-R1-B3 or EL-R2-B2EL R1 R2

Compulsory E Maths, A Maths or

POA

R1: E Maths or A Maths

R2: Science or D&T

B4 B3 B2

Any subject (except CCA)

Any subject (except CCA)

Any subject (except CCA)

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Progressing to 5N(A) & Direct Entry to Higher Nitec

Entry criteria (N-level results):

EL-Maths-B3 ≤ 19

* Direct Entry to Polytechnic (Poly Foundation Programme): EL-Maths-B3 ≤ 11

EL Best 3 subjectsCompulsory

Any N-level subject (CCA

excluded)Maths

Compulsory

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ITE Direct Entry to Higher Nitec

Higher Nitec Cut-off Points 2010 (N-level EMB3)Hospitality: 14Leisure/Travel: 15Business Studies: 15Mechatronics/ IT: 18Electrical Engineering: 19

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N(A) Entry to Nitec 3 N-level passes, including EL and Maths Cut-off points 2010

Aerospace: 4Baking/Food Studies: 6 – 7Fitness/Service: 9Digital animation: 10ICT: 12

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The Secondary 2 Streaming Process

After Sec 2Final Exams

PROMOTED

Option E1Option E2Option E3Option E4

Option NA1Option NA2

Sec 3Express

Sec 3 Normal

(Academic)

Option NT1aOption NT1b

Sec 3 Normal

(Technical)

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Timeline of Events

Jul - Sep- Subject Options talk for students- Review Sec 2 performance & targets against preferred Sec 3 subject options

May- Subject Options Survey for students- Subject Options talk for parents

Oct- Students submit final choice of subject options after SA2

Nov- Announcement of streaming results and classes for 2013

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Subjects for Express Course

5 compulsory subjectsEnglish LanguageMother Tongue:

CL/ML/TLElementary MathematicsCombined Humanities

(Social Studies + Elective Geography/History)

1 Science Subject

Elective/Additional Subjects2nd - 3rd Science subjectPrinciples of Accounts (POA)Additional MathematicsCoursework-based subjects: Design & Technology / Food & Nutrition / Art

Total no. of subjects: 6 - 8

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Subject Combinations for Express (historical)

Subject Combina-tion

Compulsory

Subjects (3)

4th subject: Combine

d Humaniti

es

Science subjects

Additional Subjects

E1 (8

subjects)

EL, MTL andE Maths

SS+ Elective Geograph

y

Phy + Chem +

Bio

A. Maths

E2 (7

subjects)

SS+ Elective

History

Science (Phy/Che

m)

A. Maths

D&Tor F&N

E3 (6

subjects)

SS+ Elective Geograph

y

Science (P/C or B/C)

POA

E4 (6

subjects)

Science (P/C or B/C)

Art / D&T / F&N

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Pure Science vs Combined Science

Similar coverage of topics, but greater depth for pure Sciences

Practical assessmentSchool-based Practical Assessment (SPA) for

pure Sciences: 4 assessments in Sec 4One-off practical examination for combined

Science: during O-level exam period Post-secondary implications

Pure Science not a requirement for poly courses

Pure Science not a requirement for JC non-Science courses

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O-level Additional Mathematics

Aims (from MOE)To provide a strong foundation in algebraic

manipulation and mathematical reasoning skills

To prepare students for A-level H2 and H3 mathematics

Post-secondary implicationsNot a requirement for polytechnic courseNot a requirement for JC non-Science course

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Subject Preferences(Express)

Pure Science (Phy, Chem, Bio)50.3% interested but only 19 (12%) qualify based

on SA1 resultsCombined Science

Phy/Chem: 50.7% Bio/Chem: 49.3%Combined Humanities

SS/Geography: 60.6% SS/History: 39.4%Additional Mathematics

73.7% interested but only 28 (18%) qualify based on SA1 results

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Subject Preferences(Express)

Coursework subjects (1st choice)POA: 29.5%D&T: 30.9%F&N: 21.5%Art: 18.1%

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Subjects for Normal (Academic) Course

5 compulsory subjectsEnglish LanguageMother Tongue:

CL/ML/TLElementary

MathematicsCombined Humanities

(Social Studies + Elective Geography)

1 Science Subject

Elective/Additional Subjects

Coursework-based subjects: Design & Technology / Food & Nutrition / ArtPrinciples of Accounts (POA)O-level Maths

Total no. of subjects: 6 - 7

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Subject Combinations for N(A)

Subject

Combina-tion

Compulsory

Subjects (2)

3rd subjec

t: Maths

4th subject: Combine

d Humaniti

es

5th subjec

t: Scienc

e

6th subjec

t

NA1

EL andMTL

O-levelMaths or NA Maths

Social Studies + Elective

Geography

Science (Phy/ Chem)

POA

NA2 NA Maths

Science (Bio/ Chem)

Art / D&T / F&N

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Subject Preferences(NA)

Combined SciencePhy/Chem: 53.2% Bio/Chem: 46.8%

Coursework subjects (1st choice)POA: 45.5%D&T: 24.7%F&N: 20.8%Art: 9.1%

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Subjects for Normal (Technical) Course

4 compulsory subjectsEnglish LanguageMother Tongue:

CL/ML/TLMathematicsComputer Applications

(CPA)

Elective/Additional Subjects

Coursework-based subjects: Design & Technology / Food Studies/ ArtScienceElements of Business Skills (EBS)

Total no. of subjects: 6

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Subject Combinations for N(T)

Subject Combinat-ion

Compulsory

Subjects

Additional Subjects

NT1a EL, Basic MTL,

Maths,CPA

ScienceArt / D&T / Food

StudiesNT1b EBS

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Subject Preferences(NT)

1st electiveNT Science: 80% EBS: 20%

Coursework subjects (1st choice)D&T: 18.9%F&N: 48.6%Art: 32.4%

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Eligibility Criteria – Exp/N(A)

SCIENCE Eligibility CriteriaPure Sciences: Physics, Chemistry and Biology Science ≥ 75%

MATHS Eligibility CriteriaAdditional Mathematics (Express)

Maths ≥ 75% andSA2 Algebra component ≥ 75%

O-level Maths for N(A) students Maths ≥ 70%

Note: Due to stiff competition at O-levels, distinction cut-off marks are very high for maths e.g. A1: 90% - 100%; A2: 80 – 89%

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Eligibility Criteria - Exp/N(A)

HUMANITIES Eligibility CriteriaHistory Elective History ≥ 75%

Elective Subjects Eligibility Criteria

D&T D&T ≥ 60%

F&N Home Econs ≥ 60%

Art Art ≥ 60%

POA EL ≥ 55%

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Eligibility Criteria – N(T)

Subjects Eligibility Criteria

Science Science ≥ 65%and Maths ≥ 65%

D&T D&T ≥ 60%

Food Science Home Econs ≥ 60%

Art Art ≥ 60%

EBS EL ≥ 60%

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How is the student’s final subject combination decided?

Pupils’ Ability, Aptitude, Attitude & InterestMust meet streaming criteriaOverall merit relative to cohort (Overall Performance +

Performance in specific subject)Teachers’ recommendation/assessment based on potential

and ability to excel Availability of places for each subject combination

Stream % of 2011 Sec 2 students who got their 1st choice subject combination

Express 60.5%N(A) 81.5%N(T) 83.8%

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Academic Review System Checkpoints from 2013 to 2014

Sec 3 Common

Test 1e.g. Fail A. Maths or Pure Sciences

Action:Re-test in Term 2

Sec 3 Mid-year Exam

e.g. Fail A. Maths or Pure Sciences

Action:Parents

informed, Remedial

lessons, Re-test in Term 3

Sec 3 End-of-year Exam

e.g. Fail A. Maths or Pure Sciences

Action:Parents meet FT to discuss

dropping/ combining subjects,

Re-test in Jan 2013

Sec 4 Jan 2013

Re-teste.g. Fail A.

Maths or Pure SciencesAction:Parents/student

advised to drop/combine

subjects before exam registration

March 2013

May 2013

October 2013

January 2014

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How Sec 2 pupils have fared so far

Express Sec 2A Sec 2B Sec 2C Sec 2DWeakest subjects

ELGeogArtMathsScience

ELMathsScienceArt

ELGeogArt

ELGeographyArt

N(A)/N(T) Sec 2E Sec 2F Sec 2GWeakest subjects

ELMathsGeographyD&TArt

GeographyD&TArtHome Econs

ELMathsScienceD&T

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Term 1 & 2

LessonsMotivation& Study Skills workshopsComplete

syllabus, class tests

Evening Revision

ProgMid-year Exams

June holidaysO-level

MTL Exams

Complete Art/D&T/

F&N Coursewor

k

Term 3Complete syllabus / Intensive RevisionO/N-level

Oral / Listening CompreEvening Revision

ProgPrelim Exams

Sep hols: N-level

Term 4Prelim Exams

cont’d

Intensive Coaching

Evening RevisionO/N-level

Practical & Written Exams

The O-level/N-level examination is a 2-year journey

2013 timeline

At most 7 months to complete syllabus!

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ST2: Learning our Focus

Special support for Sec 2 students New timetable structure Maths & Humanities Trail CCE-Project Work Leadership training

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Lower Sec Timetable

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

0730 - 0735 FLAG-RAISING, SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM, PLEDGE-TAKING0735 - 0800 DEAR Programme [Silent Reading]0800 - 0850

LESSONS0850 - 09400940 - 1010 RECESS1010 - 1100

LESSONS1100 - 11501150 – 1240

1240 - 1330 LESSONSAssembly / FT contact time

COMMON TEST

LESSONS 

1330 - 1400 LUNCH1400 – 1450 Afternoon lessons, ASP

Afternoon lessons, ASP

CCA1450 – CCA

New! 50-min periods to provide more flexibility and improve engagement

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Parents: You can help your child

Discuss these questions with your childWhere he/she would like to go after secondary

school? (JC/MI/Poly/ITE, which course)• Check out poly websites or MOE website

(http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/)What he/she needs to get there? (entry criteria)

• Tip: EL & Maths are critical and different courses require different compulsory subjects

What to work on this year?• Tip: Identify weak subjects which can be useful for

entry to desired subject combination

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Parents: You can help your child

Support your childAttendance: Be present and punctualAttention: Help him/her get enough sleep so that

he/she can focus on learningAttitude: Foster habits of self-discipline and consistent

work, e.g. completing homework, constant practice

Name PSLE JAE L1R4 AttendanceStudent A 169 7 189Student B 135 10 189Student C 174 34 180Student D 181 33 174

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Key to success: Work consistently

The Sunday Times, 2 Jan 2011

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Develop Good Habits

I am working part-time during term time.2EXP 2NA 2NT4.86% 5.63% 5.88%

I usually sleep _______________ every weekday.

% before 10pm

% between 10pm - 11pm

% between 11pm - 12 midnight

% after midnight

2EXP 13.89% 52.78% 20.83% 12.50%2NA 12.68% 43.66% 29.58% 14.08%2NT 14.71% 32.35% 44.12% 8.82%

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Develop Good Habits

I start preparation for common tests and examinations __

% 1 day before

or the night before

% at least 1 week

before

% at least 2 weeks before

% at least 1 month before

2EXP 9.72% 35.42% 43.06% 11.81%2NA 12.68% 32.39% 30.99% 23.94%2NT 14.71% 47.06% 26.47% 11.76%

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Character-building at Teck Whye Secondary SchoolSimple and basic habits like being punctual, paying attention in lessons, revising my work, respecting teachers and following their advice made all the difference to me.

Syasya RifqahThe New Paper School Sports Star 2011 Award Winner

“It is the little things and habits of punctuality, paying

attention and being respectful that matters when it comes to

being successful.”

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Developing 21st century learners

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Student learning: Talent & Interest Development Our students at the

iChef Cooking Competition

Art & Design

Mentoring Programm

e

Sec 3 Science Enrichment

ST2: Learning our Focus

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ST2: Learning our Focus

Student learning: Design thinking in action

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Character & Leadership Development

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Values in Action:Serving the Community

ST3: Students our Future

Zaobao & Straits Times (Aug 3, 2011) Southwest Mural of

Love project

SW CDC’s Let's Paint Homes!

Overseas CIP in Batam

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Overseas Partnerships: Enriching Learning and Making New Friends

ST4: Partners our Support

Seojae Middle School, South Korea

Singapore-Hong Kong Exchange Programme

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School/CME values

SE competencies

Sec 1:Empoweri

ng Self

Sec 2:Connecti

ng with Others

Sec 3:Collaborating

with Community

Sec 4/5:Transformi

ng the Future

The Next Lap: Character & Citizenship

Education

Developmental Themesby level to inculcate CCE

values, skills, competencies, habitudes and NE messages

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Pupil Management Strong emphasis on building a respectful learning

environment: Pupil Management team working with teachers to support pupils

Mr Kelvin CheokHOD/PM

Express LM

Mdm Tan Yoke HongMs Teo Yen PengExpress ALM

Mdm IdayuN(A) ALM

Mr WafiN(T) member

Mr Foo Sek JinLower Sec N(A) LM

Mr Jack HoUpp Sec N(A) &

N(T) LM

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Pupil Management

Minor offences ConsequencesSkipping lessons or school activitiesTruancy or leaving school without permissionVandalism / damage of school property

After-school Detention

Make restitution/compensation

Major offences ConsequencesCheating, forgeryDefiance to teachersFighting, bullying, riotingPossession of weaponsSmokingGamblingOther criminal offences

Verbal / Written Apology (private / public)DetentionIn-house Suspension & Suspension from SchoolCaning (class / office / school)Community Service & special ProjectsSelf-Reflection & CounselingReferral to external agencies, e.g. police

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Pupil Management

The ‘Yellow Slip’ system: after-school detentionImproper attire & appearanceEntering class late or absence from lessonsDisruptive behaviour in class

OthersHandphone policy: Strictly disallowed during

lessonsLate-coming: detention; more serious

consequences for late-coming after 8 am

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Strong partnership between school & parents

Check your child/ward’s Student Handbook regularly as it contains

Goals & targets set by your child/wardRecord of CIP, leadership training and service (pg 51 – 52)Record of homework & comments by teachers (pg 74 onwards)

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Building strong partnerships with parents

Check out the school website or join us on Facebook!www.teckwhyesec.sg

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Thank for your partnership & support in buildingA Community of Future-ready Learners

who Lead, Serve & Achieve