address by principal 2 january 2014
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Welcome Back to Seng Kang Secondary School. Address by Principal 2 January 2014. Punctuality -lessons ,assignments Social Graciousness – bow and greet with name, no littering, queue for your turn Self-motivation - best effort + a little extra. Theme 2014- Be 21 st Century Ready. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
BE 21st CENTURY READY!
Address by Principal2 January 2014
Welcome Back Welcome Back toto
Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSeng Kang Secondary School
BE 21st CENTURY READY!
Theme 2014- Be 21st Century Ready
• Punctuality-lessons ,assignments • Social Graciousness – bow and
greet with name, no littering, queue for your turn
• Self-motivation- best effort + a little extra
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School Leaders
Mr Tan Teck Tian Vice Principal 2
Mr Azlan Bin DahlanVice Principal 1
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Welcome to our SKSS Family
Mr Kenneth ChuaTeacher – Math/ CPA
Mr Brian TanTeacher – EL/ Lit
Mdm Satvinder KaurTeacher – EL/ Lit
Ms Pamela ZhengTeacher – Chem/ Math
Mrs Sibyl YapTeacher –Chem/ Math
Mdm Debbie GanTeacher – PE/ EBS
Mdm Shirley PehTeacher – CL
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Newly Appointed Key Personnel
• Mdm Eunice Koh : HOD (Coursework Subjects)
• Ms Joani Lim : SH (Curriculum Innovation)
• Mr. Mohamed Zulfadli : SH (Discipline)
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External Validation 2013SEM Score Range: 300 – 349
Business Excellence Award (People)
2013 School Achievements
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2013 N Level Results
4 NA 4 NT
• 82.5 % passes to 5NA
100% ITE
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• SYF Arts Presentations 2 COD :Guzheng, Choir 3 COA :Band, CO, drama 1 COC : Modern Dance• Sports Competitions 3 Zone Top 4 1 National Top 2
• Uniform Groups 3 Gold (2 Guides, NCC) 2 Silver (Red Cross, NPCC) SAA (UG)
2013 Achievements
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We Are A Choice School!We Are A Choice School!Stream 1st Choice (%)
Express 41.5
Normal (Academic) 82.5
Normal (Technical) 100.0
2013 Achievements
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ST2 :Targets 2014• Sec 4 E & 5NA : • 100% Poly (L1R2B2 = 20 pts, ~B4)• 60% JC (L1R5 = 20 pts , ~B3)
• Sec 4 NA• 10% PFP {EMB3 = 11, EM (3)}• 90% Eligible for 5NA
• Sec 4NT 100% ITE
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ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• Reading Programme (EL & MTL)–0725 H Reading–0745 H Morning Mocha–0750 H Flag Raising–0800 H 1st Period Lesson
DAY ACTIVITY VENUE
Mon, Wed, Thurs EL Reading Hall / Parade S.
Tues Newspaper reading cum Journal Activity
Classroom
Fri MTL reading Hall /PS
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ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• E Portal for EL and MT
EN(a)BLER portal (EL)• S1–S2 E • S1–S3 N(A)we-LEARN portal (EL)• S1–S3 N(T)iMTL portal (MT)• S1 - 3 all streams• Sec 1 - 5 MTL "B" Syllabus
Students to co-pay $2 cash (yearly) for each portal they use
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ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• Structured Remedial Periods– Mon: Maths– Tue: Coursework subjects– Wed: Humanities– Thurs: EL– Fri: CL, TL, ML & Science
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– 25% for CA1 , SA1, CA2, SA2– Sec 1 : 3 Com Tests , MY & EOY exams– Sec 2 – 3 : 4 Com Tests, MY & EOY Exams– Sec 4 & 5 : 2 ComTests, MYE & 2 Prelims– Assessment for Learning (AfL)– Jun & Nov Holiday AssignmentsNote : CT2 in Term 2 (due to CNY hols)
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ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• Assessments
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ST3 :Targets 2014• Conduct Grade • 100% Good or better
• CCA Grade• 65% Distinction / Excellent (Leaps)• 100% At least C6 / Good (Leaps)
• NYAA• 80% Bronze
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• Opportunity Fund (based on Housing Type declared)1. Singapore citizens2. Stay in HDB 1-room to Executive Flat3. For compulsory programmes (Camps & Project
work)• Full sponsor for coach fees, transport
fees, notes and handbooks• Food coupon for FAS (upon request)
School Financial Support For Teaching & Learning
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• FT/CD Period• FT : Wed (last two periods)• CD: Thurs (last two periods /Care Session)
• Two Recesses (40 Mins)• 15 minutes snack break• Modular Subjects : Literature/Arts for
Lower Sec Exp/NA
ST3 Nurturing Character and Citizenship
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CCA 2014 Start Time CCA training days
Friday /Wed/ Monday
CCA Starting Time
Level Monday Wednesday Friday
Sec 1, 2, 3 1600 hrs 1530 hrs 1430 hrsSec 4/5 1630 hrs 1530 hrs 1630 hrs
Sec 4/5 Sports CCA starting time: 1630 hrs (Mon – Thu), 1530 hrs (Fri)
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• CD lessons• Students’ Reflection/Self and Peer
Evaluation• Lesson observations
• VIA Project Work• CARE Sessions : CD periods
• IP, CCA attendance, social-emotional needs
ST3 Nurturing Character and Citizenship
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• LEAPS 2.0 (Sec 1)• Elective Modules Sec 2 - 4 (NA/NT)• Advanced Elective Modules Sec 3E• Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
ST3 Nurturing Character and Citizenship
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Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Building Character Through Physical Education & Sports
• From July 2013• Leverage on existing PE, CCA & CCE programmes• Develop students to lead and promote a healthy
lifestyle to the community
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School Improvement For Teaching & Learning
• A big fan added in school hall
• Fans added in classrooms
• Air-conditioned 2 classrooms
• 30 Wireless Access Points added
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• Safety Floor treatment with non-Slip solutions
School Improvement For Teaching & Learning
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Mathematics Literacy 1.Shanghai2.Singapore3.Hong Kong4.Chinese Taipei5.Korea
SingaporeRanked 1st for computer-based assessments (Math & Reading)
Reading Literacy 1.Shanghai2.Hong Kong3.Singapore4.Japan5.Korea
Science Literacy
1.Shanghai2.Hong Kong3.Singapore4.Japan5.Finland
2013 PISA Findings
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Positive Trends for low performers 2009 2012:
Math 9.8 to 8.3%
Reading 12.5 to 9.9%
Science 11.5 to 9.6%
Lower % better
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Positive Trends- High performaners 2009 2012:
Math 35.6 to 40%,
Reading 15.7 to 21.2%
Science 19.9 to 22.7%
Higher % better
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Thank you