St. Margaret’s Secondary School 08 January 2021
Transcript of St. Margaret’s Secondary School 08 January 2021
St. Margaret’s Secondary School 08 January 2021
1. Principal’s Address
a) Introduction of Staff
b) The St. Margaret’s Education and Managing Transition
c) School Events
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2. CCA Matters (Mr Lim BH - YH Student Well-Being and CCA, Pre Webinar)
3. Home-School Partnership (PSG, Pre Webinar)
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4. Introduction to Parenting Talk ---- Transition from Primary to Secondary School (Dr Richard Lim & Dr Mirasol)
5. Introduction to Triple P Programme (Mr Daniel Lim)
Roadmap to Talk
COVID & its impact on Schools
1. Online Registration2. Online Purchases3. Webinar for Parents4. SMM+Mask5. Home-based Learning
Our Staff
Key Personnel
Year Head / Assistant Year Heads
Year Head
Student Well-
being & CCA
Mr Lim Bing Hui
S2 AYH
Mdm Suryati Bte
S4/5 AYH
Ms Lum Ying Lee
S1 AYH
Ms Carol Soh
S3 AYH
Mrs Sharon Tan
Our
Student
Support
Staff
Student Support
Staff
School Counsellor
Ms Cynthia Kong
School Counsellor
Mdm Jamie Teo
AED LBS
Mrs Christine Ho
Part-time
Counsellor
Mrs Thelma Low
(Drop Inn Level 4 of
Classroom Block)
ECG Counsellor
Ms Irene Chin
ECG Corner in
Library on Mondays
•Sec 1 Form Teachers
Sec 1 Assistant Year Head
S1 AYH
Ms Carol Soh
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S1-1)
Ms Koh Pooi Sze Mr Lawrence Tan Mrs Tan Sok Mun
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S1-1 Subject Teachers
Subject Teacher(s) Subject Teacher(s)
English Language Mdm Premela History Ms Nur Filzah
Chinese Language Ms Koh Pooi Sze Geography Ms Nicolette Ng
Malay Language
Tamil Language
Mdm Suryati
Mdm Anbarasi
English Literature Ms Sharon Ow
Higher CL
Higher TL
Mdm Liu Xin
Mrs Subra
Design &
Technology
Mr Teo Siew Leong
Mr Benjamin Yeong
Mathematics Mrs Tan Sok Mun SLP Mrs Lim Wan Lin (T1)
Ms Nursahidah (from T2
onwards)
Mr Lawrence Tan
Science Mr Lawrence Tan Physical Education Mr Patrick Wong
Music Ms Ng Shau Ching Art Mdm Siti Noryani
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S1-2)
Mr Koh Kah Lam
Mdm Nur Aqilah
Ibrahim Mdm Liu Xin
St. Margaret’s Secondary School 14St. Margaret’s Secondary School
Subject Teacher(s) Subject Teacher(s)
English Language Ms Michelle Lee History Ms Nur Filzah
Chinese Language Ms Wee Seng Kiat Geography Ms Nicolette Ng
Malay Language
Tamil Language
Mdm Suryati
Mdm Anbarasi
English Literature Ms Sharon Ow
Higher CL
Higher TL
Mdm Liu Xin
Mrs Subra
Design &
Technology
Mr Teo Siew Leong
Mr Benjamin Yeong
Mathematics Mr Koh Kah Lam SLP Mr Koh Kah Lam
Mdm Julie Anthony
Science Mdm Norhayati Physical Education Mr Daniel Teng
Music Ms Ng Shau Ching Art Mdm Siti Noryani
S1-2 Subject Teachers
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S1-3)
Mr Adrian Sim
Ms Tan Yan Tong
Mdm Wang Li
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Subject Teacher(s) Subject Teacher(s)
English Language Ms Tan Yan Tong History Ms Tan Yan Tong
Ms Grace Wee
Chinese Language Mdm Wang Li Geography Ms Priscilla Lim
Ms Grace Wee
Malay Language
Tamil Language
Mdm Suryati
Mdm Anbarasi
English Literature Ms Olivia Vong
Ms Sim Zhi Xin
Ms Nuha Amani
Higher CL
Higher TL
Mdm Liu Xin
Mrs Subra
Design &
Technology
Mr Teo Siew Leong
Mr Benjamin Yeong
Mathematics Ms Choo Wai Yun
Mdm Lim Fook Chiew
SLP Mr Adrian Sim
Ms Tan Yan Tong
Science Mr Adrian Sim
Ms Magdalene TanPhysical Education Mr Gabriel Ho
Music Ms Ng Shau Ching Art Mr Christopher Tan
S1-3 Subject Teachers
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S1-4)
Mr Leong Fang Shao
Mrs Gemma Poon
Ms Olivia Vong
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Subject Teacher(s) Subject Teacher(s)
English Language Ms Michelle Lee
Ms Olivia VongHistory Ms Tan Yan Tong
Ms Grace Wee
Chinese Language Ms Carol Soh Geography Ms Priscilla Lim
Ms Grace Wee
Malay Language
Tamil Language
Mdm Suryati
Mdm Anbarasi
English Literature Mr Leong Fang Shao
Higher CL
Higher TL
Mdm Liu Xin
Mrs Subra
Design &
Technology
Mr Teo Siew Leong
Mr Benjamin Yeong
Mathematics Mrs Serena Ajay SLP Mr Leong Fang Shao
Science Mrs Lim Wan Lin Physical Education Mr Daniel Teng
Music Mrs Tham Chuan Chuan
Mrs Gemma PoonArt Mr Christopher Tan
S1-4 Subject Teachers
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S1-5)
Ms Nur Irnawaty
Isnan Mr Benjamin
Yeong Whye Leong
Mr Jason Chew
St. Margaret’s Secondary School 20St. Margaret’s Secondary School
Subject Teacher(s) Subject Teacher(s)
English Language
English Exp SBB
Ms Bernardine Chong
Mdm Elyana
Mdm Anitha Sekar
Ms Michelle Lee
History Mr Desmond Lee
Chinese Language
Chinese Exp SBB
Ms Carol Soh
Mr Low Kim Khong
Ms Quek Jiat Hia
Mdm Wang Li
Geography Ms Nicolette Ng
Malay Language
Malay Exp SBB
Ms Nora Aziz
Mdm Suryati
English Literature Mr Leong Fang Shao
Ms Olivia Vong
Ms Sim Zhi Xin
Tamil Language
Tamil Exp SBB
Mrs Subra
Mrs Subra
Design &
Technology
Mr Teo Siew Leong
Mr Benjamin Yeong
Mathematics
Mathematics Exp SBB
Mr Alvin Loh
Mrs Rosalind Khoo
SLP Ms Priscilla Lim
Mr Benjamin Yeong
Ms Kwang Wan Yi (T1)
Science
Science Exp SBB
Mr Jason Chew
Ms Magdalene TanPhysical Education Mr Patrick Wong
Music Ms Ng Shau Ching
Mrs Gemma PoonArt Ms Nur Irnawaty
Mr Christopher Tan
S1-5 Subject Teachers
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S1-6)
Ms Nicolette Ng
Mr Daniel Teng
Mrs Kok Lin Jin
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Subject Teacher(s) Subject Teacher(s)
English Language
English Exp SBB
Ms Bernardine Chong
Mdm Elyana
Mdm Anitha Sekar
Ms Michelle Lee
History Mr Desmond Lee
Chinese Language
Chinese Exp SBB
Ms Carol Soh
Mr Low Kim Khong
Ms Quek Jia Hia
Mdm Wang Li
Geography Ms Nicolette Ng
Malay Language
Malay Exp SBB
Ms Nora Aziz
Mdm Suryati
English Literature Ms Sharon Ow
Ms Nuha Amani
Tamil Language
Tamil Exp SBB
Mrs Subra
Mrs Subra
Design &
Technology
Mr Teo Siew Leong
Mr Benjamin Yeong
Mathematics
Mathematics Exp SBB
Mr Lim Bing Hui
Mrs Rosalind Khoo
SLP Mr Daniel Teng
Ms Magdalene Tan
Science
Science Exp SBB
Mrs Kok Lin Jin
Ms Magdalene TanPhysical Education Mr Daniel Teng
Music Ms Ng Shau Ching
Mrs Gemma PoonArt Ms Nur Irnawaty
Mr Christopher Tan
S1-6 Subject Teachers
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S1-7)
Ms Ang
Wen Ting Mr Daniel Ling
Ms Carol SohMdm Anitha
D/O Sekar
St. Margaret’s Secondary School
S1-7 Subject Teachers
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Subject Teacher(s) Subject Teacher(s)
English Language
English NA SBB
Mrs Priscilla Choi
Mdm Anitha Sekar
Ms Sharon Ow
SLP / NTP /
Bounce
Ms Karen Tan
Mr Lim Bing Hui
Ms Ang Wen Ting
Ms Daniel Ling
Ms Nicolette Ng
Basic Chinese
Chinese NA SBB
Mr Lee Kok Thye
Ms Carol Soh
Computer
Applications
Ms Tan Chai Yong
Ms Choo Wai Yun
Basic Malay
Malay NA SBB
Mdm Suryati
Ms Nora Aziz
Social Studies Ms Nicolette Ng
Ms Nursahidah
Basic Tamil
Tamil NA SBB
Mrs Subra
Mrs Subra
Design &
Technology
Mr Teo Siew Leong
Mr Benjamin Yeong
Mathematics
Mathematics NA SBB
Mrs Rosalind Khoo
Mr Lim Bing Hui
Art Ms Karen Tan
Mr Christopher Tan
Science
Science NA SBB
Ms Ang Wen Ting
Ms Calyn Wee
Ms Magdalene Tan
Physical Education Mr Daniel Ling
Music Ms Ng Shau Ching
Mrs Gemma Lee
• Publications
• Student Handbook,
• Principal’s Monthly Letter
• Termly Progress Reports
Non Print
• Tel: 64664525
• School Website
• Email [email protected]
• Email addresses of all FTs and Subj Trs
• Parents’ Gateway
Events
• Parent-Teacher Meeting
• P’s briefings
• Parenting talk
People
• Formal/ Informal discussions between parents & staff
Communication Channels
Tel: 64664525 (Office)
Website: www.stmargaretssec.moe.edu.sg
Email: [email protected]
Email addresses of Form and Subject Teachers
Communication Channels
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Partners in Education
Parents
School MgmtComm
St John’s Chapel
Alumni (SMESA)
Community & Industry
Ed Institutions
“It takes a whole village to raise a child”
Our Rich History
• St. Margaret’s is the oldest girls’ school in Singapore
and the Far East
• In our 179-year-old history, St. Margaret’s has seen
many ups and downs, including World War I and
World War II
• Through it all, we remain faithful to our mission to not
only educate girls but to care for the less privileged.
• Strong belief that we are
Blessed to be a Blessing.
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Common Developmental Characteristics during Adolescence
Learning about her own identity [SELF]:
o Who am I?
o Where am I headed?
o How do I fit into society?
Seeking acceptance from peers [PEERS]
Leaning on good relationship with parents and guidance from them [FAMILY]
Challenge of adolescence(Account of adolescence, anna freud)
… fluctuations and extreme opposites would have been deemed highly abnormal at any other time of life.
At this time they may signify no more than that an adult structure of personality takes a long time to emerge,
that the individual in question does not cease to experiment
and is in no hurry to close down on possibilities.
WHAT THE GIRL IS GOING THROUGH(CONSCIOUSLY OR SUB-CONSCIOUSLY)
KEY POINTS FROM CHAPTERS 1 & 2 OF BOOK
Feel the need to replace the family with a tribe that
they feel proud to call their own
Pressure to be in a tribe as it
affects the “social status”
Using meanness to maintain social
power
Popular ≠Well-liked
The brain’s social emotional
network outmatch its sensible
cognitive control system
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
5 Social & Emotional Skills
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Management
Responsible Decision-Making
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S TRANSITION THROUGH SECONDARY SCHOOL
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FOUR: The four steps for teaching your child
any skill (adapted: Stacey Ashlund)
I. You do it for them
II. You do it with them
III. You watch them do it
IV. They do it on their own
What adults can do?
Extracted from: How to Raise an Adult, an anti-helicopter parenting (Julie Lythcott Haims)
THREE:
The three things to stop ASAP:
Stop saying “we” when you really mean your child
Stop arguing with teachers, coaches, etc.
Teach your kid to respectfully advocate for
themselves.
Stop doing their homework.
What adults can do?
What adults can do?
Do not take the rejection personally
Continue to insist on basic courtesy from the teenager
Help her be assertive without being mean
Help the teenager realise that there are problems that are beyond them, and call for help is not betrayal of their friends
Technology:
Preparing the teenager for the online world before she is allowed
to navigate it but set the terms of use from the start
Age appropriate exposure and material provision for the
teenager
Make clear to teenager rules of virtual social behaviour is the
same as that of real social behaviour
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Core Values
Our MissionTo provide an all-round education
in a Christ-centred environment to nurture
confident, creative and caring young ladies
who will serve God, the Country and the Community.
School Mission and Vision
Our Vision
A Community of Learners
Growing and Glowing
for God
School Values
Upholding Integrity
Learning Continuously
Taking Pride
Showing Care
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Cognitive Load Management
(Virtual) Collaboration
Sense-MakingAdaptive Thinking
Social IntelligenceCross Cultural Competencies
New Media Literacy
Our Student Outcomes
Our Beliefs
•Education is not about finding the model answer as many problems our children will face in the future will have no model answer
•There is no map, so we need to provide them with a compass (adapted from sharing by Mr Lim Siong Guan with SMSS staff)
•Failure is part of the learning process, whether in the formal curriculum or social / life skills
•Assessment of/is for/as learning where the learning is more important than the outcome
SMSS Compass: School Values
(Upholding Integrity, Learning Continuously,
Taking Pride, Being Resilient, Showing Care)
The Paul Elder’s Critical Thinking Framework
critical thinking skills in the curriculum.
Curriculum (Academic Prog)
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School-based Assessments in Sec 1
WEIGHTED ASSESSMENTS (WA)
* WA: Term 1
10% One WA per
subject per term,
spread across
different weeks
* WA:Term 2
15%
Mid-YearExam
NIL
WA: Term 3
15%
End-of-Year Exam
60%From end-Sep to Oct
* Terms 1 and 2 WA are used to determine eligibility for SBB Mid-Year Inserts.
Balanced Assessment Policy,
comprising• non-weighted, formative
assessments,• weighted, summative assessments.
Non-weighted assessments may include quizzes, portfolios, investigative activities, journals and mind-maps.
Weighted assessments may include class tests, exams, investigative activities, journals, group projects and presentations.
Roles of Students and Parents
Students:• Place equal emphasis on both
weighted and non-weighted assessments.
• Use teachers’ feedback and assessment results to reflect on their understanding and find out how to improve their performance.
• Ensure consistent and timely completion of all forms of assessments throughout the year.
Parents:• Encourage their children to take
charge of their own learning (Self-Directed).
• Remind them to be consistent in their learning review and revision (Self-Discipline).
• Look out for signs of excessive anxiety or exhaustion, especially in the period leading up to the end-of-year examinations.
S
L
P
ight
alt
rog
&
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good
deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.Matthew 5:16
Develop other-centredness in
students through
Service Learning
Critical Thinker
•Ability to think/see/feel from another’s
point of view
•Able to evaluate the impact of their
actions
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Salt and Light Programmes
Caring for:
• Children
• The Environment
• The Elderly
• The less fortunate
Service Learning
Self-Initiated
VIA integrated CCA
Programme
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Salt and Light Programme (SLP)
• To bring critical thinking and VIA together• To develop other-centredness through Service Learning
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SLP Fair –
students sharing about how
they can contribute to the society
Interaction through a game to
educate young
Ghim Moh resident on healthy eating
Domains
Mother
Tongue
Languages
Math English
Language &
Literature
Humanities Science Leadership
& Service
Sports
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Glow
Grow
Learn
Engage with real-world issues, in service to community
and/or school• Platforms/ competitions to use domain specific skills in engaging with/tackling
real world issues in service to community and/or school.
• Internships/ attachments to conduct research / explore their career in domain
Nurture passion for inquiry through equipping them with
domain-specific skills/ disciplinary thinking skills• Modules in disciplinary thinking skills/ encourage independent learning
• Platforms / competitions to develop domain-specific skills
Build foundation and generate interest in inquiry• Authentic in-curriculum tasks
• Learning journeys, vendor-run workshops that expose students to the
domain
Development Of Talents to Serve(DOTS)
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School’s Approach to Students’ Holistic Development
A. Know what type of behaviour is acceptable and what type is not acceptable
B. Clarity of expectations and consequences + high level of support [High Expectations + High Support]
C. Collaborative problem solving in dealing with behavioural challenge.
D. Responsibility for the consequences of her actions
• [expectations, punishment, time out, etc]
• [incentives, rewards, compliments, etc]
~ Minor Meyers
Do Well,
Do Good…
Blessed to be a Blessing!
Champions of Change • Leading with Heart • Touching Lives
Charity • Patience • DevotionThese qualities St. Margaret’s shown, On which our school has grown
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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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
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Course PSLE Standard Grade PSLE Foundation
Grade
Option to offer subject at
N(A) A*, A - Express
N(T)A*, A - Express/ N(A)
B, C 1 N(A)
WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL?
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Subject-Based Banding (Secondary)Sally• Streamed into N(A)
course
• Scored A* for Math at
PSLE
N(A)
English
N(A)
ScienceExpMath
N(A)
History
Other Opportunities to Offer Higher-Level Subjects
• Beyond the start of Sec 1, students who do well in school-based
examinations may be considered to take higher-level subjects if found
suitable to do so by our school.
• Eligible N(A) and N(T) students will receive an application form after the
Sec 1 mid-year or year-end examinations, based on the following
criteria:• 75% or higher in the subject;
• 60% or higher in the overall average; and
• Positive learning attitude to cope with the higher academic demand
• Our school will provide support through bridging programmes for these
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What if my child struggles with the 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.
• Our school is mindful of students’ socio-emotional and academic needs and will endeavour to provide the necessary support to students to help them cope.
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N a t i o n a l
D i g i t a l
L i t e r a c y
P r o g r a m m e
( N D L P )
Intended Outcomes of PDLP
Enhance Teaching and Learning
Support the Development of Digital Literacies
Support self-directed and collaborative learning
PLDs harness technology for
greater effectiveness in teaching
and learning, enabled by
teachers’ use of e-Pedagogy to
provide learning experiences for
students
PLDs enable students to learn
online according to their needs
and interests and to
collaborate with each other,
anytime and anywhere
PLDs provide an immersive
environment for students to
develop the dispositions,
knowledge and skills to thrive
in the digital environment.
NDLP in SMSSSMSS is in Phase 2 of the NDLP implementation (Term 2, 2021)
Choice of Devices: Windows OS
Price Range: $410 - $762
Final selection based on:
- Cost of devices (Nil or minimum cash out-of-pocket payment needed)
- Device specifications and functionalities
Main ICT platforms for teaching and learning:
Google Workspace
Zoom
Microsoft Pro Plus
Student Learning Space (SLS)
Padlet
Device Management Services (DMS) for
management and control of students devices.
Managed by MOE HQ
& School Admin
Managed by Teachers
Managed by School Admin & PARENTS
Device Management Application (DMA)
● The DMA creates a safe and conducive learning environment for the students.
Schools can:
o filter content through blacklisting or whitelisting of websites
o screen time control to limit time spent on the device
● The DMA also allows teachers to:
○ manage and control PLDs during curriculum time
○ control students’ access to specific applications
○ share content with students
○ lock down device on demand
Funding Support for Secondary School Students
● One-time Edusave top-up of $200 in April 2020
● Subsidies will be provided for MOE FAS students
● For MOE-FAS students, subsidies are available to ensure that out-of-pocket cost is $0
● Singapore Citizens who do not qualify for subsidies will be allowed to draw down from
Edusave Pupil Fund without cap to reduce out-of-pocket expenses
Insurance Coverage
Insurance Coverage Claimable
● Fire● Lightning● Power Surges● Accidental e.g water spillage, drop
etc● Theft due to forcible entry● Robbery* *Accidental loss will not be covered by insurance
1 repair or 1 replacement(1-year insurance)
2 repair or 1 replacement(3-year insurance)
TRENDS
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/05/31/teens-social-media-technology-2018/
Hand-phone and Use of Internet
1. Handphones and electronic devices (e.g. MP3 players, computer games, cameras) can only be used after school dismissal in the canteen area.
2. Do not post insensitive and inappropriate comments, prank message, pictures or video online.
3. Do not use abusive/vulgar language online.
4. Do not shame the name of the school or other persons online.
5. Do not post photographs of students in St. Margaret’s attire in public domains, or even photographs of others without prior permission from the school
Absence from school
• Students should only absent themselves from school if they have a very goodreason eg unwell. Please see a doctor (submit the medical certificatepromptly).
• Students who wish to leave the school during school hours must obtainpermission from the Principal/Vice-Principal, 3 working days in advance (viaemail [email protected], keeping the FTs in the cc loop)
• The school accepts up to a maximum of 4 days of absence with letters ofexcuse from the parent/guardian in a year for valid reasons or extenuatingcircumstances
• School makes the final decision on what constitutes a valid reason for absence
• Absence from exams/tests/weighted assessments must be covered by a medical certificate. Else the student will receive a zero for the paper.
• Absence from exams/tests/weighted assessments that are covered by letters of excuse will only be accepted under extenuating circumstances.
(e.g. bereavement)
Absence from school
School Reporting & Dismissal Times
The school will be implementing a white space which will serve dual purpose for students and teachers.
This will take place on Wednesday mornings where teachers will meet for professional learning and development. Students will be able to report later (8.40 am) on Wednesdays or use this time for self-study or group work discussions.
School Reporting & Dismissal Times
School Reporting Time
Wednesday: 8.40am*Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7.30am**Students are expected to be in the school 5 min before
and be ready for the Flag Raising Ceremony.
School Dismissal Time
(Sem 1)
Sec 1-1 & 1-
2
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 1.25pm
Wednesday and Friday:2.25pm
Sec 1-3 & 1-
4
Monday and Friday: 2.25pm
Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday:1.25pm
Sec 1-5
Monday and Friday: 2.25pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 1.55pm
Thursday: 1.25pm
Sec 1-6Monday and Friday: 2.25pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 1.25pm
Wednesday: 1.55pm
Sec 1-7 Monday to Friday: 2.25pm
Key Dates
Event Date
CCA Fair 15 January (Friday)
Home based learning days3 February (Wednesday)
14 May (Friday)
Cross Country 1 April (Thursday)
Racial Harmony Day Speech & Prize Giving Day
23 July (Friday)
End-of-Year ExaminationsFr 4 October (Term 4 Week 4)
End-of-Year Marking Days18 & 19 October
(Monday & Tuesday)
Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)
How are schools adjusting to the pandemic? What kinds of changesdo we expect in the schools today? Schools will continue to observe national posture and respond in
accordance to the national and global situations. Curriculum: School will take guidance from MOE should there
be a need to remove the common last topics. Home-Based Learning: School will equip both staff and
students to be ready for emergency remote learning. School Life: School will continue to observe Safe Management
Measures in school – wearing of mask, no physical assemblysessions but held over Zoom etc.
Adjusting to Secondary School during a pandemic
How are students allocated to their classes?
Student well-being is our priority when allocating classes of our Sec 1 cohort. In doing so, we aim to have a good combination of students with mixed abilities in each class.
Do they progress to Sec 2 as a class?
Generally, students in Sec 1 will largely remain in the same class in Sec 2 unless they are laterally transferred to another stream.
Allocation of class
What are the Lateral Transfer criteria from Normal Technical to NormalAcademic or Normal Academic to Express?Students should possess a positive learning attitude and be deemed able tocope with the rigour of a more demanding course at a higher level. Normal Technical to Normal Academic Students must obtain:
1) Overall percentage of all subjects ≥ 75% AND2) Score ≥ 75% for English, Math & Science
Normal Academic to Express Students must obtain:
1) Overall percentage of all subjects ≥ 75% AND2) Score ≥ 75% for English, Math, Science and Best Humanities
*Students offering SBB subjects will be awarded mark conversion.
Lateral Transfer
How do the students perform at national exams?
Percentage of students qualifying for: Junior Colleges > 80% Junior Colleges / Millennia Institute > 90% Polytechnics > 95% Institutes of Technical Education = 100%
School’s Performance @ National Examinations
What are the options available to the students after that?
https://beta.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/
School’s Performance @ National Examinations
If you have further questions, please write to:
Thank You!