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Welcome to Kent Ridge Secondary1

Handouts for Parents1. Principal’s Presentation Slides

2. Calendar of Events

3. Timetable Structure

4. Form Teacher Info and Contact Details

5. Info Sheet on Social Emotional Support

6. Assessment Information

7. Parents’ Feedback Form

8. School Postcards

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Welcome!

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Presentation Outline1. Introduction of Leadership Team and

Sec 3 NT Form Teachers

2. School’s Strategic Focus

3. Character & Citizenship Education

4. Student-Centred Learning

5. Achievements

6. Every Parent, A Supportive Partner

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Our Strategic Focus

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School Philosophy: Every Student Counts!

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School Vision

Every Kent Ridgean has

The Heart of a SaintPassion of an Inventor

andWill of an Olympian

School Mission

Kent Ridge Secondary nurtures the heart, ignites passion and

strengthens the will of all Kent Ridgeans to become

individuals of exemplary character

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School Values

Fitness of Mind and Body

Integrity in Word and Deed

Respect for Self, Community and Environment

Excellence in all Endeavours

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School Motto : Beyond Frontiers!

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Strategic Plan 2013 - 2017

ST 1 : Character & Citizenship Edun

ST 2 : Student-CentredLearning

Kent Ridgean Student OutcomesKRSS VISION. MISSION .VALUESKRSS VISION. MISSION .VALUES

ST 3: Staff Development and Well BeingST 3: Staff Development and Well-Being

ST 4: Synergistic Partnerships

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Kent Ridgean Student Outcomes

A Gracious Citizen who

is honest and responsible

is respectful and caring

serves the community

has global awareness

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Kent Ridgean OutcomesA Passionate Learner who

is self-directed and engaged

is creative and inquisitive

is a confident communicator

appreciates the Arts

Kent Ridgean Outcomes

A Resilient Leader who

is fit and healthy

works well in teams

is an exemplary student leader

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Character and Citizenship ExEducation

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Character and Citizenship Education

KR Hands-On Day 2016Nurturing Gracious Citizens

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KR Hands-On Day 2016Objectives:To instil in Kent Ridgeans sound moral values and strengthen their sense of identity to the school and the nation

KR Hands-on Day 2016

Sec 1 - Lend A Hand, Save the Earth

Sec 2 - Lend A Hand, Save the Earth

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KR Hands-on Day 2016

Sec 4/5 - Lend A Hand, Serve a Senior

Sec 3 - Lend A Hand, Save a Child

KR Hands-on Day 2016VIA Achievements 2015

$12 276.20 was raised in aid of CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION

$ 11 903.60 was raised during Sec 3 E-Fair in aid of MINDS Lee Kong Chian Gardens School.

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Experiential Week 2016

LJ to Universal StudioMotivational Workshop

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After-School Engagement Programmes

ASE Programme STAR Chef Youth COP D’Strykers KR LighthouseWhen? Every Tues or

ThursEvery Tues Every Fri Open on Tues, Wed

& FriTarget Group? Students who

are keen to learn culinary

skills.

Students who are interested to serve the community.

Students who are interested

to be trained in football skills.

Students who would like to spend their time in school

after curriculum hours.

STAR Chefs Youth COP D’Strykers KR Lighthouse

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Character and Citizenship Modules @

Kent Ridge

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Character and Citizenship EducationCharacter Education (CE)

Values in Action (VIA)

Growing Years Programme (GYP)

Education and Career Guidance (ECG)

Cyber Wellness (CW)

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Growing Years Programme

To help students make wise, responsibleand informed decisions through theprovision of accurate, current and age-appropriate knowledge on human sexualityand the consequences of sexual activity.Students are encouraged to attend thelessons.Opt-out Forms will be issued to students inTerm 2 if parents do not want theirchild/ward to attend these lessons.

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Student Health AdvisorMdm Haslinda @ Health HubIn KRSS on Mondays and Tuesdays

• Counsels students with existing chronic medical conditions (eg. obesity, asthma, diabetes)

• Monitors attendances for referrals made by the SHS teams to ensure that the students receive the necessary follow-up;

• Provides expert advice on health issues (eg. STIs, obesity, smoking cessation, chronic disease management).

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Leadership Development@Kent Ridge

Nurturing Resilient Leaders

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Leadership Development

Objectives:Kent Ridgeans to have the knowledge and skills for personal effectiveness and peer leadership:• Confidence• Team spirit• Resilience• Care and Concern for Others• Global Awareness

Leadership Challenge Model

ENCOURAGEThe Heart

Kouzes and Posner

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Leadership OpportunitiesStudent CouncilSports LeadersCCA LeadersStudent AmbassadorsClass Committee LeadersStar ChefsLighthouse KeepersYouth CopNYAA (Bronze) SchemeNYAA (Silver)

Leadership DevelopmentLearning for Life Programme: Sports and Outdoor Education

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Cohort Programmes (Tier 1):• PE Curriculum• CCE Curriculum• CHERISH Sessions – exposure to sports• Inter-class games• Kent Ridge Olympics – Inter-House

games• Sports enrichment• Sport electives• Level Camps• NYAA (Bronze)


Programmes for target groups (Tier 2):Targeted Training for: • Student Councillors• Sports Leaders• CCA Leaders

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Programmes for target groups (Tier 2):Targeted Training for: • Student Councillors• Sports Leaders• CCA Leaders

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Discipline@Kent Ridge

Nurturing Honest and Responsible Students

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Discipline Philosophy @Kent Ridge

‘To Care is to Discipline and to Discipline is to Care’

Discipline Matters

The 4As:

• Attendance• Attire• Attitude• Aspiration

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Attendance

• Punctual at all times• Regular attendance to school• Absence to be supported by a medical

certificate• Please refrain from supporting student

absence with letters unless it is an emergency

• Please refrain from taking students for family trips during curriculum time

Use of Handphones

Handphones are to be switched off during: • curriculum time• school activities eg CCA, tutorials,

enrichment programmes

• If students are caught using handphonesduring these periods, the handphone will be confiscated and only returned to the student after 5 days.

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Student Handbook pg 15

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Student Handbook pg 15

Attitude

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Painting the Canvas of Tomorrow

Understanding your Child

• Managing demands of the Sec 3 curriculum

• Coping with the many key programmes/exams etc

• Managing expectations

• Coping with success and failure

• Ensuring emotional well-being

• Leading a healthy lifestyle

• Preparing for the future

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SEEDS of Success

• Sleep – children need 7 to 9 hrs of sleep

• Eat Right – breakfast is key

• Exercise – get some form of exercise

• Drink enough water – to be hydrated

• Support system – ensure good emotional support at home

• Social Media – monitor usage and participation in social media platforms

Preparing for GCE ‘N(T)’ Levels 2016

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Progression Pathways for Sec 4NT

My Normal (Technical) Options

Lateral transfer to Sec 4N(A)Grade A for both EL and Math, andGrade B or better for one other subject at N(T)-level in one sitting

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Progression Pathways for Sec 4NT

My Normal (Technical) Options

Students with less than 2 ‘N’ Level

passes can apply for the Enhanced/ Extended

Nitec Foundation Programme

(e-NFP)

Enter ITE to read Nitec courses, which allows progression to Higher Nitec or the Polytechnics

Nitec CourseCut-Off Points

Aerospace Avionics 6Business Services/ Aerospace Machining Technology/ Digital Audio & Video Production 8Food & Beverage Operations/ Aerospace Technology 9Nursing/ Retail Services/ Opticianary/ Floristry/ Infor-Communication 10Social Media & Web Development/ Electronic/ Computer & Networking/ 11Fitness Training 12Applied Food Science 13Pastry & Baking/ Security Technology 14Medical Manufacturing Technology 15Community Care & Social Services/ Digital Animation 17

2015 ITE Nitec Cut-off (Best 4 Subj)

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Entry to Polytechnics

Possible Ways

Proceed to Sec 5N(A) and using ‘O’ Level results –Enter Poly via the Joint

Admissions Exercise (JAE)

Using Sec 4N(A) ‘N’ Level results –

Direct-entry-scheme to Polytechnic Programme

(DPP)

Lateral Transfer to Sec 4N(A)

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4 Proceed to ITE and using Nitec/Higher Nitec results –

Enter Poly via the Joint Polytechnic Admissions

Exercise (JPAE)

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Using Sec 4NA ‘N’ Level results – Polytechnic

Foundation Programme (PFP)

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Student-Centred Learning

The Curriculum @ Kent Ridge

Nurturing self-directed and engaged learners

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GCE ‘NT’ Exam Subjects

• English Language• Mother Tongue Language• Mathematics• Computer Applications• Science / Design & Technology• Elements of Business Studies

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Demands of the GEC ‘N’ Level EL SyllabusOral ProficiencyThis is assessed in the oral paper where students read a passage and have a conversation with the examiner on topical issues

EL Department Programmes:• Speak Up, Speak Out, Speak Right (S3)

Programme• Current Affairs Programme• Journal Writing

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A wide range of vocabularyThe comprehension passages use richvocabulary and are also expected todemonstrate the use of rich vocabulary in theircompositions.

Demands of the GCE ‘N’ Level EL Syllabus

Knowledge of GrammarThere is a section on Grammar where students arerequired to identify errors and correct them

Critical thinking and inferential skillsIn the comprehension paper, students are required toinfer meanings of words and phrases, as well asto analyse the writer’s intent, style andtechniques.

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Focus of GCE ‘NT’ Level Exams

Assessment has moved away from purely testing content to the inclusion

of higher order thinking skills

Hence, it is critical for the students to understand what they are learning and

to clarify doubts early

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Assessment Grid for Coursework SubjectsPaper Visual Arts Design &

TechnologyFood &

Nutrition

1 Written Exams

40% 30% 40%

Candidates sit for Paper 1 in Oct

2 Coursework

60% 70% 60%

Candidates prepare their Coursework from Mid-January to Early June.

Mastery Tests, MYE and Prelims are important Checkpoints. Students need to revise for Written Exams consistently.

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• The Presentation Boards and Artefact must be completed in school under the teacher supervision.

• Submission of ALL components of coursework are COMPULSORY.

• Failure to submit any component may result in non-submission of work.

Design Journal

Presentation Boards

Artefact

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Elements of Business Studies

The syllabus is an introduction to business through an understanding of business activities, focusing on basic marketing and customer relations. These are learnt in the context of businesses in the travel and tourism, hospitality and retail industries, which offer employment opportunities accessible to the students.

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Paper Weight1 Written Paper 60%2 Coursework – School-based

Assessment 40%

Elements of Business Studies

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• Computer Applications syllabus emphasises fundamental knowledge and skills, and includes the appreciation and use of several software application packages for word processing, computer drawing and image editing, multimedia presentations and documents, spreadsheet calculations and charts, game design, programming; as well as, applications on the Internet.

Computer Applications

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Computer ApplicationsPaper Weighting

1 Written Paper 30%

2 Lab-based • Media Elements• Document Processing• Multimedia Communication

35%

3 Lab-based• Spreadsheets• Media Computing

35%

A candidate who is absent for any Paper is not eligible for the award of a grade in the GCE ‘N’ Level examination.

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Expectations of Students’ Behaviour

• READY routine for all Coursework lessons

• Only Central Staircase route --> Special Rooms

• Respect for Safety rules & Seating plan in the Special Rooms

• Pro-rated marks for any late submissions

• Ring files to be submitted on exam days for checks

• Min. B3 grade for all School Exam Papers

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How Parents Can Help Their Children

• Close monitoring at home to ensure that your child is on track in his/ her coursework.

• All candidates must have completed minimum 80% of Coursework by June.

• Encourage your child to put in their best effort for the Written Examinations. It will have an impact on their Overall Grade.

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Student-Centred Learning

Assessment InformationNurturing Self-Directed and

Engaged Learners

(Please refer to the A3-sized Handouts)

Our Achievements and Accolades70

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MOE Best Practice for Student All-Round Development

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Achievements in the Academic DomainNormal Academic

Value-added since 2004 for Express

course and 2007 for Normal Course

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Sec 1 Posting Results

Course T-score Range Mean

Express 200-232 211

Normal (A) 161-199 173

Normal (T) 109-155 130

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GCE N Level Results 2015Normal Academic

Our best results since 2008 in terms of eligibility to 5N!

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2015 GCE ‘O’ LEVELRESULTS(EXPRESS)

Results at a Glance (Express)

Subject / Percentages 2015 National

% passes in EL 90.9 94.2

% 5 O Level passes 87.4 83.8

% 3 O Level passes 99.3 96.1

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• 2015 GCE O Level: 7 distinctions• Posted into Sec 1 Normal

Academic with a PSLE Aggregate of 163

• Boys’ Brigade: Staff Sergeant

LEE THEODORE (4E5)

LOH GUANG YI THOMAS (4E5)

• 2015 GCE O Level: 7 distinctions• Posted into Sec 1 Express/Normal(A)

with a PSLE Aggregate of 194• Class Vice-Chairperson• Member of InfoComm Club

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NG TSE SIONG HAROLD (5N1)

• 2015 GCE O Level: 3 distinctions• Posted into Sec Normal (A) with a

PSLE Aggregate of 181• Boys’ Brigade: Warrant Officer

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GCE ‘O’ Levels 2015

Janessa Wu Samuel Lim

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GCE ‘O’ Levels 2015Janessa Wu

• Diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease when she was five years old, Janessa suffers from muscle weakness and decreased muscles in her limbs, which can affect her balance when she walks or when she writes.

• But St Margaret’s Secondary school student Janessa Yu overcame the odds to score seven distinctions in the exams, the results of which were released today.

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• Upon receiving her results today (Jan 11), Janessa was visibly emotional, saying: “I’m just grateful for the help and understanding (my friends and teachers) have given me … I would tell (future students) to do their best, so they don’t live with any regrets.”

• Described as disciplined and motivated by her teachers, Janessa refused tuition, preferring to study on her own, earning her the Model Learner Award throughout her four years at St Margaret’s.

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• Upon receiving her results today (Jan 11), Janessa was visibly emotional, saying: “I’m just grateful for the help and understanding (my friends and teachers) have given me … I would tell (future students) to do their best, so they don’t live with any regrets.”

• Described as disciplined and motivated by her teachers, Janessa refused tuition, preferring to study on her own, earning her the Model Learner Award throughout her four years at St Margaret’s.

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GCE ‘O’ Levels 2015Samuel Lim

• Samuel Lim, 16, is from Yuan Ching Secondary School. An accident when he was a baby left him unable to speak, and he had to be fitted with a breathing device and be fed through a feeding tube.

• Music became his outlet for self-expression, after his mother Mdm Tan Poh Ling, 44, introduced him to the piano at the age of seven. Apart from playing in his school’s guzhengensemble, Samuel is also part of a band formed with his schoolmates in which he plays the piano.

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GCE ‘O’ Levels 2015Samuel Lim

• He scored an L1R5 of nine, enough to secure him a place in a junior college. “After I get my results, I hope that I can see myself in National Junior College or Nanyang Junior College, as they both have the guzheng ensemble,” said Samuel today, who communicates by typing, helped by instant-messaging applications.

• His Secondary 4 form teacher, Mr Chen Zhanjiang, described him as someone who “displays resilience in all aspects of life”. When he was absent from school, he “continued to work hard from home, with the help of his classmates, who collated his school work and shared with him what was covered in class”, Mr Chen said.

Kent Ridge Secondary School2015 GCE N-Level Results

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GCE NA-Level Results 2015

Normal Academic

Indicator 2015 National Ave

Pass 3N 100

Eligible for 5N 81.3 74.9

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2015 GCE N-Level Results (Technical)Subjects Better Than National Average

% Passes % Distinctions• Basic Chinese

Language• Basic Malay

Language• Mathematics• Science• D&T

• Basic Chinese Language

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GCE N(T)-Level Results 2015

Top students in NT – With 2 to 3 A’s

Lim Bing Sheng Frederick Koo JiaChin

Wu Xue Er

GCE N(T)-Level Results 2015Top students in NT – With 1 A

Atika Bte AbdullahChua Yong Soon, AlanEr Jia Yan, LeoniceLilie Julie Johana Bte RazaliMohammad Shafiq B Sa'iMuhammad Fadhlan Anshory B MMuhammad Shahrin B OthmanNurul Amani Bte AzriSong Yu QinSufiyan B Abdul RazakTan Yi Zhong

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Achievements in the Aesthetics DomainNormal Academic

Sustained Good Results at

Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation

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Achievements in the Leadership DomainNormal Academic

Sustained Good Performance by UGs

Boys’ Brigade: SilverGirls’ Brigade: GoldNCC: GoldNCDCC: SilverNPCC: Bronze

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Accolades

Message by Mr S IswaranMinister for Trade and Industry (Industry)

MP for West Coast GRCMy heartiest congratulations to the Principal, VicePrincipals, staff, students and alumni of Kent RidgeSecondary School on its 15th anniversary.

As the Member of Parliament for West Coast GRC, Ihave had the privilege of seeing how far the KentRidge Secondary School has come in the last 15years. I had the honour of officiating at the school’sofficial opening in 2003 and the school’s tenthanniversary celebrations in 2010.

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MP for West Coast GRCThis year, I also had the pleasure of interacting withthe teachers and students at the SG50 National DayObservance Ceremony at West Coast, where theSchools’ uniformed groups formed the paradecontingents.

Kent Ridge Secondary School has stayed true to itsmission of nurturing the heart, igniting passion andstrengthening the will of its students to be individuals ofexemplary character.

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MP for West Coast GRCThe Kent Ridge success story would not have been possible without the care and dedication of all the educators and partners of the school. The passion of the school community and their belief in the students remain the hallmark of an education at Kent Ridge, something that draws many parents to choose the school for their children.

I wish Kent Ridge Secondary School all the very best as it builds on its successes and forges ahead into the future.

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Accolades

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Accolades

The West Coast National Day Observance Ceremony thismorning could not have been possible without thededicated involvement of our young Singaporeans. 15year old Javier Liow of Kent Ridge Secondary School,who was the parade commander, took 4 training sessionsto familiarise himself with the commands and describedthe experience as a valuable one. His National Day wishfor Singapore is that his generation can continue thelegacy of this Garden City, keeping it beautiful, clean andprosperous for the many generations to come..

Mr S IswaranMinister for Trade and Industry (Industry)

MP for West Coast GRC

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Accolades

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Accolades

Assoc Prof Faishal IbrahimParliamentary Secretary

Ministry of Education & Ministry of Social and Family DevelopmentOur kids can cook and mix!I am inspired when I met the participants of the RepublicPolytechnic 's iCHEF and iMIX 2015 Competition.The participants prepared delicious and creative foodand mocktail. Even the judges were very impressed.With the various opportunities available for our childrenand fellow Singaporeans, we are able to see"thousands of flowers" blooming.Most importantly we should encourage our children tolove learning and develop their different peaks ofexcellence.

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We continue to have shining examples of educatorstoday, following in the footsteps of our pioneers. Ms LimChye Ling is a Head of Department at Kent RidgeSecondary School. She received the President’s Awardfor Teachers in 2013. She initiated a BreakfastProgramme at Kent Ridge. Her reasons were slightlydifferent. For Ms Lim, the breakfast sessions are a goodchance for students to interact with their form teachers,year heads and school leaders.

Mr Heng Swee KeatMinister for Education

2014 Teaching Scholarship Presentation Ceremony

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Key Programmes in Term 1, 2016

• Sec 1 Orientation 4 – 7 Jan• KR Hands-on Day 19 Jan• Experiential Week 18-21 Jan• E-Learning 22 Jan• SCT 22 – 26 Jan• CNY Celebration 5 Feb• Total Defence Day 15 Feb• KR Fiesta 2016 9 or 11 Mar

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2016 NRIC Registration Exercise

• For Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residentsborn in the year 2001

• Exercise will take place in school on Wed 24 Feb 2016

• Conducted by a team of officers from ICA

• One-time exercise only - students who miss it will have to go down to the ICA Building at Kallang Road personally

• Detailed briefing will be conducted for students on Wed 10 Feb 2016

• ICA will be sending notification letters to the affected students through their parents 2 weeks before the exercise date

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Strategic PartnershipsHome-School Partnership @ Kent Ridge

Every Parent, A Supportive Partner

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Home-School Partnership

We invite you to work with us to educate your child.Be involved Parents Support Group Breakfast with Principal Family Matters! Talks School website, email Student Handbook

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Home-School PartnershipWe need your support for:

Sec 4/5 Night Study Programme• August to September• Donations in cash or kind are welcome• Manpower support is also welcome• Your presence will be a source of

encouragement for the students• Pls contact Mrs Amy Yee at 9002 4563 for more

details.

Home-School PartnershipWe need your support for:

Sec 4/5 Prom Night 2016• November 11 2016• Donations in cash or kind are welcome• Manpower support is also welcome• Please contact Mdm Perla at 9673 3095 for

more details

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Our Hopes and Dreams only can come trueLiving the Kent Ridgean Life!

Heart. Passion. Will.

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Briefing for Sec 4 Parents

Thank you and

All the Best for a

Fulfilling 2016!

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