St. Margaret’s Secondary School Sec 4-1 to 4-5 Parents ...
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St. Margaret’s Secondary School
Sec 4-1 to 4-5Parents-Teachers-Meeting 2021
Pre-Recorded (6.00 pm) CCA Updates Education and Career Guidance Introduction to Form Teachers
Sharing by Principal (6.30 pm)1. Introduction of Staff2. Supporting our Students3. Education and Career Guidance4. Important things to note5. Commonly Asked Questions
Roadmap
Principal
Ms Linda Lim
Vice-Principal
(Academic)
Ms Susan Toh
School Leaders
Vice-Principal (Administration)
Ms Chrystine Woon
1. Introduction of Staff
Key Personnel
1. Introduction of Staff
Year Head / Assistant Year Heads
Year Head
Student Well-being &
HOD/CCA
Mr Lim Bing Hui
S2 AYH
Mdm Suryati Bte Mail
S4/5 AYH
Ms Lum Ying Lee
S1 AYH
Ms Carol Soh
S3 AYH
Mrs Sharon Tan
1. Introduction of Staff
Student Support
Staff
School CounsellorMs Cynthia Kong
School CounsellorMdm Jamie Teo
AED LBSMrs Christine Ho
Part-time Counsellor
Mrs Thelma Low
(Drop Inn Level 4 of
Classroom Block)
ECG CounsellorMs Irene Chin
ECG Corner in Library on Mondays
1. Introduction of Staff
Student Well-
Being & Support
Mdm Cynthia Kong (School Counsellor)
Mdm Jamie Teo (School Counsellor)
Mdm Christine Tay (Learning & Behavioural Support)
Mdm Irene Chin (Education & Career Guidance Counsellor)
ECG Corner in library on Mondays
1. Introduction of Staff
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S4-1)
Ms Joyce Woon Mrs Chong Chiu Peng
Ms Lum Ying Lee
S4-1 Subject Teachers’ email addresses
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S4-2)
Mr Desmond Lee Mdm Lim Fook Chiew
S4-2 Subject Teachers’ email addresses
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S4-3)
Mdm Josephine Khaw Mrs Esther Lau
S4-3 Subject
Teachers’ email
addresses
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S4-4)
Mrs Teo Sook LeeMrs Chua Choe Tee
Mrs Shamini Rajandran
S4-4 Subject
Teachers’ email
addresses
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S4-5)
Mrs Vimi Rethinam Ms Ho Wai Yu
S4-5 Subject
Teachers’ email
addresses
Form / Co-Form Teachers (S5-1)
Mrs Ramlah Fairoz Mrs Foo Kar Hiang
S5 Subject Teachers’ email addresses
• 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
People
• Formal/ Informal discussions between parents & staff
Communication Channels
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1. Introduction of Staff
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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1. Introduction of Staff
COVID & its impact on Schools
1. Home based Learning2. Online Purchases – E-billing3. Webinar for Parents4. SMM+Mask5. Parent Gateway
UntangledGuiding Teenage girls through the seven transitions into adulthood
Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
2. Transition to Sec 3
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 parentsand guidance from them [FAMILY]
2. Transition to Sec 3
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
5 Social & Emotional Skills
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Management
Responsible Decision-Making
2. Transition to Sec 3
Things that Work Against Our Children
Growing up with
instant
gratification
Easily available
resources /
support
Increased
standards of
living
Social Media
effect of
perceived perfect/
easy lives
Knowing our students/daughters
2. Transition to Sec 3
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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
2. Transition to Sec 3
What can Parents Do? Encourage your teen to develop solutions to problems or conflicts.
Help your teenager learn to make good decisions.
Create opportunities for him to use his own judgment, and be available for advice and support.
Talk with your teen and help her plan ahead for difficult or uncomfortable situations.
Discuss what she can do if she is in a group and someone is smoking or under (peer) pressure to have physical relationships for e.g.
2. Transition to Sec 3
2. Transition to Sec 3
3. Education and
Career Guidance
3. Education and Career Guidance
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Many Pathways
Multiple Opportunities
Fulfilling Outcomes for All
3. Education and Career Guidance
Post-secondary education and admissions section of their website.
Students can use the beta site to look for information on JAE, schools and courses offered by the institutions.
Try it out at https://beta.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary
3. Education and Career Guidance
Options at the end of 4E/5NNo Option Requirement / Eligibility to Apply
1 A Levels To enter a JC:
L1R5 must be <= 20* (before bonus points)
Subject-specific requirementsTo enter MI:
L1R4 must be <= 20* (before bonus points)
Subject-specific requirements
2 Polytechnic
(Diploma)
General: Pass in EL and Maths
Aggregate for 5 subjects including EL & Maths
(EL R2 B2) must be <= 26* (before bonus points)
Subject-specific requirements
3 Higher Nitec
Course @ ITE
Generally
Grade 1 - 7 in English Language
Grade 1 - 7 in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) or
Principles of Accounts
Grade 1 - 7 in one other subject.
4 Nitec Course
@ ITE
Generally
Grade 1 – 8 in any 2 subjects
* R: Relevant Subject B: Best Subject
Polytechnic JCYou are passionate about a specific arearelated to your career aspiration.
You prefer to dive deep into a content area. Your course of study opens more options for you at the university.
You prefer a more applied learning where there is direct relevance between study and work.
You prefer learning that is more conceptual.
You are likely to be work ready when you graduate with a diploma.
You graduate with an A-level that prepares you for university.
You enjoy working on projects and with different people.
You prefer to stay with the same group ofpeople throughout.
You prefer freedom to decide how you planand use your time.
You prefer a structured time table.
You prefer to be treated like a self-directed young adult.
You prefer the regiment and routine in a schoolsetting.
Factors to consider for Poly vs JC selection
Note: SMSS is affiliated to SAJC, so students who indicate
SAJC as 1st choice will get 2 bonus points
Taken from 2021 JAE Booklet
Taken from Ngee Ann
Polytechnic website on 18 Jan 2021
https://www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Pages/cutoffpoints.aspx
Direct School Admission (DSA – JC)
DSA-JC is an admission exercise to allow JCs/Institutions to select some Sec4/5 students for admission to JC1 based on
their achievements and talents beforethe GCE ‘O’ Level examination results are released.
Different JCs will have their own timeline NJC application usually from May to
July last year Most will be May to Aug (some will
end earlier)
https://eae.polytechnic.edu.sg/eaeStudIns/menu.jsp
What should I do if I want to apply for EAE / DSA?
Continue to contribute actively in your CCA until CCA stand-down
Do well for all the internal assessments, i.e. good CA1 and SA1 results
Be prepared for interviews / auditions / trials Good oral communication skills Good personal grooming Positive attitude and outlook helps!
Build up a portfolio
Research and Explore
3. Education and Career Guidance
InterestsValues
Skills
Personality
ME
Match my interests,
personality, skills & values to
the likely JC or polytechnic
education and course paving
for future pathways.
• JC/MI
• Polytechnic
• ITEFit
Know yourself, education and career options.
JC/Poly/ITE course/careers
exploration
For internal use only. Not to be circulated
Hope.
Resilience.
Adaptability.
Growth
Mindset.
ECG Consultations
Who? Mdm Irene Chin (Career Counsellor)
Where? ECG Corner (School Library)
When? Every Monday
How? Walk-in or Via appointment
(email: [email protected])
3. Education and Career Guidance
Supporting the Students
• Types of assignments• Thinking (PRWC)
• Pace Learning• Tapering and
Peaking Excellence
• Career Counselling• Form Teachers• AED Counselling
• After school for selected students
• Stretch higher performing students
• Support students who needs help
Structured Remedial
Consultations
Authentic Assignments in
selected subjects
Scheduled tests given to students early in the term
Important Note for Students
•Know What You Need to Know
•Know What You Know
•Know What You Don’t Know
• Don’t Know What You Need to Know
• Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Key Dates 2021
GCE O Level Examination
Examination Date (TBC)*
MT/ MTB Written 31 May/ 1 Jun
MT Listening Comprehension 6 Jul
MT Oral 8 Jul – 16 Jul
EL Oral 22 Jul – 3 Aug
HMT Oral 11 Aug – 17 Aug
Music Performing 28 Sep – 1 Oct
Science Practical 7 Oct – 19 Oct
EL Listening Comprehension 18 Oct
EOY Written 20 Oct – 15 Nov
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*Please refer to SEAB website for latest information
Guiding Students’ Preparations for Examinations
Programme Date Students Involved
Remedial Lessons Ongoing Identified students
Consultation Sessions with Individual Teachers
Ongoing Students to approach teachers based on individual needs
Parent-Teacher-Meeting 28 Jan S4-1 to S4-5 & S5
MT Intensive Lessons 15 – 16 Mar S4-1 to S4-5 & S5
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Guiding Students’ Preparations for Examinations
Programme Date Students Involved
CCA Suspension 9 Apr All
Mid-Year Examinations 27 April – 12 May All
Parent-Teacher-Meeting (with Form, Co-Form & Subject Teachers)
28 May All
June Intensive Lessons 21 – 25 Jun S4-1 to S4-5 & S5
4E5N Prelim Exams 16 Aug – 1 Sep S4-1 to S4-5 & S5
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Guiding Students’ Preparations for Examinations
Programme Date Students Involved
Optional Self-Study (until 7pm)
23 Aug – 27 Sep All S4 & 5
Last Day of School 27 Sep S4-1 to S4-5 & S5
Study Leave 28 Sep – 19 Oct S4-1 to S4-5 & S5
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Guiding Students’ Post-Secondary Options
Programme Date Audience
ECG Fair 2 – 10 Feb All S4 and S5
Keeping the Engine Warm
(T3W4-6) ✔ WAs
✔ GCE O Level EL Oral Examinations ✔ Coursework
Submission
Gearing up (WAs) When Should You Peak? (4E5N)
PIT STOP!(Mid Year
Break)
Gearing up (Break & T3W2-3)✔ Prep for Prelim✔ Coursework
submission ✔ GCE O MT
Orals
Acceleration (T3W8-10)
✔ 4E5N Prelims
Full Acceleration (T4W6-10)
✔ GCE O Level Examinations:
Gearing up (Term 1)
✔ Easing back into school
✔ Gearing up Intensive Lessons
Gearing up (T4W3)
✔ 27 Sept: Last Day of School✔ Preparation for GCE O Level
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Time
Semester 1 Term 3 Term 4
Picking momentum for
MYE
MYEs
PIT STOP!(Term 1 Break)
PIT STOP!(Term 3 Break)
CCA Suspension
RHD and Speech Day
National Day
School Website
Home > Events > School Calendar
Key Dates 2021
Event Date
HBL Days 3 Feb 14 May
Cross Country 1 April
Racial Harmony Day Speech & Prize Giving Day
23 July
End-of-Year Examinations (marking days) 4 – 15 Oct (18 – 19 Oct)
Headstart Lessons 25 Oct – 5 Nov
Study Camp 8 – 12 Nov
Work Attachment /Job Shadowing Programme (TBC)
15 – 26 Nov
5. Important Things to Note
Q&A
Qn:I understand there was a reduction in examinable syllabus last year, would the girls be able to catch up on all topics in time for the prelims this year?
Ans:
- Home based Learning and Student Learning Space Packages
- Curriculum Recovery:
- 2 weeks after the end-of-year examinations in 2020,
- All departments have reviewed their schemes of work to ensure that all the content and skills required for the subjects will be learnt /prepared for by preliminary examinations.
- MOE/CPDD/SEAB- For now, there is no reduction in examinable curriculum content for
students taking the national exams in 2021.
Q&A
Qn:
Is the school factoring in the Sec 4 on the PDLP program or are they left out of it?
Ans:
The Sec 1-3 (2021) cohorts are in the PDLP programme and the roll out plan for the procurement will begin in Term 2. The students are likely to obtain the devices in Term 3 2021.
Q&A
Qn:
Ministry is moving to blended learning in Semester 2, the Sec 4 students are on their final term to complete the syllabus so will they be going on blended learning as well?
Ans:
- Readiness for Remote Emergency Learning, learning from home (HBL) at any time.
- Some lessons are already designed with some levels of ‘blend’ of online and face to face instruction
- No specific plans for Sec 4 to be in a structured Blended Learning Programme
Slides and Resources
Thank You!