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4 March 2015
Secondary 4E/5N Parents’ Evening
Agenda
Post secondary education options
Education & Career Guidance (ECG)
Academic calendar
School events
School expectations
Partnership & understanding
Useful websites
Q & A
Post Secondary Education Options
There are many routes to success.
Explore all possible education options and look for one that best fits your needs, interests, abilities and passion.
It may just mean taking a road less travelled.
Consider the 3 ‘P’s: Personal characteristics, Practicalities & Progression opportunities
Be proactive in finding out the various choices available.
Beginning with the end in mind
Education &
Career
Guidance
ECG is a process that teachers and parents
facilitate to enable students to:
Education & Career Guidance
• better understand themselves,
• explore possible educational & career options,
• develop plans and make informed decisions,
in order to achieve their career aspirations.
4 hours of Formalised ECG Lessons for Sec 4 & 5 Students (Term 2 & 3)
Lesson 1 – Charting their educational pathways &
establishing their academic targets
Lesson 2 – Identifying local & global issues which shape
the job market
Lesson 3 – Clarifying their interests in relation to their
abilities/ skills
Lesson 4 – Writing a resume
3 MAIN TRACKS
What are the various Post-Secondary
School tracks available?
1. Junior Colleges (JCs) or
Millennia Institute Prepare students for the
GCE ‘A’ level exam
3. Institute of Technical
Education (ITE) Equip students with
technical knowledge & skills
relevant to the industry
2. Polytechnics/ Lasalle / NAFA Trains students with relevant skills for the
workforce in a knowledge-based economy
Junior Colleges Millenia Institute Polytechnics ITE
L1R5* ≤ 20 with minimum subject requirement: EL grade of C6, MTL grade D7 (or MTLB pass) and Maths grade D7 (or A Maths D7) [*CCA grade is excluded, only used as bonus point]
L1R4* ≤ 20 with minimum subject requirement: EL grade of C6, MTL grade D7 (or MTLB pass) and Maths grade D7 (or A Maths D7) [*CCA grade is can be included as one of the subjects under certain
conditions]
Must obtain net* ELR2B2 ≤ 26 (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, *including CCA Bonus Points)
Must fulfill minimum entry requirements of the intended course (CCA cannot be used to meet the minimum entry requirements)
Applicants not meeting the subject requirement will be eligible for conditional admission
Applicants not meeting the subject requirement will be eligible for conditional admission
Must fulfill minimum entry requirements of the intended course (CCA cannot be used to meet the minimum entry requirements)
Refer to ITE’s Admission Booklet or website www.ite.edu.sg
Refer to Section 6 of the JAE
information booklet for details
Bonus Points for Computation of Net Aggregate Scores
2) Pass in English and Higher Mother
Tongue
3) Pass in Malay/Chinese
(Special programme) or
Bahasa Indonesia (BI) as
3rd Language
5) Students who apply for and are accepted into
Chinese LEP or Malay LEP
2 points for admission to JC/MI courses, provided
these choices come before any Poly/ITE courses
2 points
For students from feeder
schools if they choose their
affiliated JC course(s) as
a) 1st choice or
b) 1st and 2nd choices
2 points
4) Affiliation to JC
Limited to maximum of 4 bonus points only for sections (1)-(4).
Limited to maximum of 6 bonus points only for sections (1)-(5).
1) CCA grades Grades A1-A2: 2 points Grades B3-C6: 1 point (For admission to JC/Poly/ITE)
Importance of Combined Humanities
MUST Count to go to JC / MI
Poly – MUST Count for -Humanities Courses, eg.
- TP & NP / Psychology Studies - NYP / Social Services (Social Work)
-Media & Design Related Courses, eg. - SP / Media & Communication - TP / Communications & Media Management
-Business Related Courses, eg. - NYP & TP / Accounting & Finance - NYP / Marketing
Importance of Science
Engineering / Science Related Courses
1. English Language 2. Math / Additional Math
Post-Secondary
‘O’ Level
Core Subject
Options Subjects Offered Subjects Offered
A Physics AND Chemistry Combined Science (Physics /
Chemistry) B Physics OR Chemistry
C Combined Science (Physics / Chemistry)
University
Polytechnic JC
Physics OR Chemistry
Importance of Mathematics
A pass in Maths is required for JC / Poly admission.
Aggregates reflected are before CCA bonus
Poly/ITE courses eligible to apply for already
take into account CCA bonus point
Understanding CCA Bonus Points, Aggregates & Course Eligibility
Cut-Off Points (COP)
for JC Admission
in 2015
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae
“JAE Information Booklet”
Joint Admissions Exercise
JAE 2015
• Courses offered under JAE
JC Courses (2-year Duration
MI Courses (3-Year Duration)
Polytechnic Courses (3-Year Duration)
ITE Courses (2-Year Duration)
• Aggregate Computation & Subject Descriptions
• Entry Requirements of Courses (JC, MI, Poly & ITE)
Polytechnics / LaSalle /
NAFA
• Courses are market driven
and career oriented
• Students graduate with a
Diploma
• Ready to enter the workforce
How can I get into a Poly/ Lasalle/ NAFA?
2 possible ways (post O-level results)
Using O Level results -
Joint Admission
Exercise (JAE)
Through the Joint
Polytechnic Special
Admission Exercise
(JPSAE)
How can I get into a Poly/ Lasalle/ NAFA?
Using O Level results – Joint Admission
Exercise (JAE)
ELR2B2 is used for admissions into the polytechnics.
• English Language
• 2 relevant subjects for the course applied for
• 2 other best subjects
Students must also qualify for the Min Entry
Requirements for the course they want to pursue.
Entry
Requirements
of Courses to
Nanyang
Polytechnic
in 2015
Entry
Requirements
of Courses to
Ngee Ann
Polytechnic
in 2015
Entry
Requirements
of Courses to
Republic
Polytechnic
in 2015
Entry
Requirements
of Courses to
Singapore
Polytechnic
in 2015
Entry
Requirements
of Courses to
Temasek
Polytechnic
in 2015
How can I get into a Poly/ Lasalle/ NAFA?
Through the Joint Polytechnic Special
Admission Exercise (JPSAE)
Requirements:
• Demonstration of strong passion and/or aptitude
for a particular course.
• Outstanding talents/ achievements in leadership.
Community service, entrepreneurship, sports,
artistic and creative areas
How can I get into a Poly/ Lasalle/ NAFA?
How can I get into a Poly/ Lasalle/ NAFA?
Through the Joint Polytechnic Special
Admission Exercise (JPSAE)
Who should apply:
Students with special aptitude and talents,
strong CCA records or who are outstanding in
sports or community service contribution.
Application:
After the release of the O-level results
How can I get into a Poly/ Lasalle/ NAFA?
2 other important admission exercises:
Direct School Admission (DSA – JC)
Direct Polytechnic Admission (DPA)
Direct School Admission
(DSA – JC)
Application: Students normally apply in the middle of their Sec 4/5 year. They will be informed by the school. As reference, in 2014, the exercise took place from 30 June to 26 August.
List of schools
participating in
DSA – JC in 2014
Information
obtainable from
MOE Website
Name of JC / Institution SIS IS Govt-Aided
Anderson Junior College
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Yes
Anglo-Chinese Junior College Yes
Catholic Junior College Yes
Hwa Chong Institution Yes
Innova Junior College
Jurong Junior College
Meridian Junior College
Nanyang Junior College Yes
National Junior College
Pioneer Junior College
Raffles Institution Yes
School of the Arts, Singapore Yes
Serangoon Junior College
Singapore Sports School Yes
St. Andrew’s Junior College Yes
St. Joseph’s Institution Yes
Tampines Junior College
Temasek Junior College
Victoria Junior College
Yishun Junior College
http://www.moe.gov.sg/
education/admissions/
dsa-jc
Direct Polytechnic Admission
(DPA)
Direct Polytechnic Admission (DPA)
• Begin at the end of June (As reference, in 2014, the online application period was from 27 Jun – 2 July.)
• Students can apply for DPA (max 3 courses) via the polytechnic website
• Relevant details will be provided by school at the end of June. Polytechnic will be invited to conduct DPA talk.
• Shortlisted DPA applicants will be called up for interviews by polytechnic.
• Offers will be made to successful applicants.
• 8 weeks of fun Polytechnic Preparatory Program (PPP)
Feb – April before the actual diploma course starts in April
Post Secondary Education Day (PoSED 2015)
• Date: 27 March (Friday), 8.00 am – 12.40 pm
• To help our students make informed decisions for their
post secondary educational options
• To provide opportunities for them to make enquiry
directly from institutions invited on entry requirements
Institutions invited – 5 polytechnics, CJC, ITE, Shatec Institutes,
Lasalle College of the Arts
For 4E/5N, we have the following during PoSED:
• Talk by Catholic Junior College
“JC Education”
• Making direct enquiry from institutions invited at the
exhibition booths
(5 polys, Lasalle & Shatec)
• Any two talks of their choice from 5 polys, Shatec Institutes
& Lasalle College of the Arts
• Talk by Nanyang Polytechnic
“JAE, JPSAE & DPA”
https://ecareers.sg
ecareers.sg A web-based portal designed by MOE Guidance
Branch to facilitate the education & career development
among students in Singapore
It brings students through the processes of career
awareness, exploration and planning.
It has many features that help students discover their
career dreams and fulfill their potential.
Access to information for 600 careers & 22
occupational videos.
My Career Possibilities
Occupations
It’s Your Life. Login!
“If you don’t know exactly where you’re going, how will you know when you get there?” Steve Maraboli, (Author of Life, the Truth and being Free)
Set Goals
Always think ahead
Planning ahead
Start preparing
now!
Common Tests in Term 1
Mid-Year Exam in Term 2
Preliminary Exam 1 in Term 3
Preliminary Exam 2 in Term 4
Academic Calendar by Term (Internal & National Assessments)
MON TUE WED THUR FRI
T1W9 2 Mar
Humanities
5 Mar
English
T1W10 9 Mar
Math
12 Mar
Science
Physics
OA1
March
Hols
19 Mar
Biology
OA1
Term 1 – Common Tests & O-Level Exam
MON TUE WED THUR FRI
T2W3
9 Apr
Physics
OA2
T2W5
23 Apr
Chemistry
OA2
T2W6
30 Apr
Biology
OA2
Term 2 : Science O-Level Exam
MON TUE WED THUR FRI
T2W7
7 May
Start of
MYE
MYE
T2W8 MYE MYE MYE MYE MYE
T2W9
18 May
End of
MYE
4E5N Marking
Day
20 May
Start of MT
Intensive
MT
Intensive
MT
Intensive
T2W10 MT
Intensive MT Intensive MT Intensive
MT
Intensive
29 May
End of MT
Intensive
June
Week 1 Vesak Day
2 Jun
MT
O-Level Exam
3 Jun
MTB
O-Level Exam
4E5N Parents-
Teachers
Meeting
June
Hols
1st two weeks: D&T & Art Coursework Intensive
Note: There are other periods blocked out for D&T & Art Coursework Intensive when
school reopens in Semester 2.
Term 2 : Mid-Year / MT O-Level Exam
Term 3 : Prelim & O-Level Exam MON TUE WED THUR FRI
T3W1
2 Jul
Start of
O-Level
MT Oral
Exam
O-Level
MT Oral
Exam
T3W3
O-Level
MT Oral
Exam
O-Level
MT Oral Exam
15 Jul
End of
O-Level
MT Oral
Exam
16 Jul
Physics
OA3
T3W4
20 Jul
O-Level
MTB Oral
Exam
21 Jul
O-Level MT
Listening
Comprehension
Exam
23 Jul
Chemistry
OA3
To be confirmed: Biology OA3
Term 3 : Prelim & O-Level Exam MON TUE WED THUR FRI
T3W5
28 Jul
Start of
4E5N
Prelim 1
4E5N
Prelim 1
4E5N
Prelim 1
4E5N
Prelim 1
T3W6 4E5N
Prelim 1
4E5N
Prelim 1
4E5N
Prelim 1
6 Aug
End of 4E5N
Prelim 1
T3W7
13 Aug
Start of
O-Level
EL Oral Exam
O-Level
EL Oral
Exam
T3W9 O-Level
EL Oral Exam
O-Level
EL Oral
Exam
O-Level
EL Oral
Exam
27 Aug
End of
O-Level
EL Oral Exam
T3W10
31 Aug
O-Level D&T
Coursework
Submission
Term 4 : O-Level Exam MON TUE WED THUR FRI
T4W1
14 Sep
Start of 4E5N
Prelim 2
4E5N
Prelim 2
4E5N
Prelim 2
4E5N
Prelim 2
4E5N
Prelim 2 15 Sep
O-Level Art
Coursework
Submission
T4W2 4E5N
Prelim 2
4E5N
Prelim 2
23 Sep
End of 4E5N
Prelim 2
T4W5
15 Oct
O-Level
Science
Practical Exam
T4W6
19 Oct
Start of
O-Level Written
Exam
O-Level
Written Exam
O-Level
Written Exam
O-Level Written
Exam
O-Level
Written
Exam
T4W9 O-Level Written
Exam
O-Level
Written Exam
O-Level
Written Exam
13 Nov
End of
O-Level Written
Exam
Support Programme / Key Events
Date(s) Programme / Events
4 Mar Sec 4 & 5 Parents’ Evening
25 – 27 Mar Motivational & Study Skills Workshop &
Class Bonding Activity*
25 Apr Founder’s Day
3 Jun 4E5N Parents-Teachers Meeting
(Evening)
24 Jul (tentative) Sports Carnival
28 Sept – 9 Oct Night Study
2 Oct Graduation Ceremony
Main objectives:
Create memories together as a class and level
Strengthen relationships and determination for the targets set for the year
Build teamwork, drive excellence and motivate students through discovery and experiential-based activities
Form the right study habits
Learn and apply exam strategies
Motivational & Study Skills Workshop
Motivational & Study Skills Workshop
Day 1
25 March (Wed)
Day 2
26 March (Thurs)
Day 3
27 March (Fri)
Overview
Clay Art Activity
(in school) (4E)
ECG Portal (5N)
Full-day
Programme by
vendor (in school)
(4E5N)
Half-day
Programme by
vendor (in school)
(4E)
National Education
Learning Journey –
Army Days (outside
school) (4E)
Full-day Programme
by vendor
(in school) (5N)
Post Secondary
Education Day
(PoSED) (in
school)
Class bonding
activity: BBQ
(Evening)
(outside school)
Participation
Attend school regularly
Attend all activities planned for students
Discipline
Observe punctuality for school, lessons and work submission
Exercise self discipline and be focused in study efforts
Consistency
Consistent revision and not be complacent
Support & Care
Sufficient rest
Balance diet
Exercise regularly
Support from home and school
School Expectations
School Expectations
HIGH EXPECTATIONS for all students
NO EXCUSES will be accepted for poor
behaviour or shoddy work so BE
RESPONSIBLE
NO EXCEPTIONS – All students can Excel
HIGH EXPECTATIONS for Students’
Achievement
We need to move from Isolated Details
to Connected leverage points
• Discipline……Character
• Teaching…….Learning
• Learning……..Performance
• Performance…..Achievement
Community
School Formal
Foundational
Education
Authentic
Opportunities
Home
Primary
Influence
Partnership & Understanding
Target Setting
Study Skills (Note-Taking, Time Management, Consistent practice, etc)
Monitoring by parents and school
Physical well-being
Emotional well-being
Psychological well-being
Self-Discipline of students
Avoiding the pitfalls of:
Gaming addiction
Permissiveness / late nights
Lack of planning / structure/ revision timetable
Overconfidence
Communication (2-way)
Partnership & Understanding
Useful Websites Provided in the Information Sheet
Be proactive
Encourage your child/ward to source for information actively
Talk to friends, seniors, adults
Look for information online
Attend open houses / related workshops
Find out pre-requisites of interested courses
Be open-minded to different types of courses
Thank you!
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