Meet-The-Parent SessionSec 4N(A)

6 April 2018

SCHOOL LEADERS

Mr Ling Khoon Chow

Principal

Ms New Yi Cheen

Vice-Principal

Mr Lim Soon Wai

Vice-Principal

Tourism and hospitality

The DJ Broadcaster

Sports Management

Aeronautics Engineering with Drone

Culinary Artiste w/Molecular Gastronomy

Barista (Hospitality)

Business Entrepreneurship

Young Car Designer

Beauty & Image Consultant

Elective Modules

Overview

Part I

The Road Ahead: Educational Pathways

Part II

The Journey So Far: 2017 GCE N-Level Results &

CA1 Results

Part III

From Here to There: What Does it Take?

PART I:

THE ROAD AHEAD

• Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

1 year preparatory program to bypass Sec 5 and gain direct entry into poly courses

• Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

2 year Higher Nitec progressing to 1st/2nd year poly

• Promotion to Sec 5

• Progression to ITE (Results or Early Admission Exercise)

• Re-admission into Sec 4NA

Progression Pathways for 4N(A)

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GCE ‘N’ Level Exams

DPP

Higher

Nitec)

Sec 5 – O Levels

Polytechnic

ITE

Nitec

(2 yrs)

ITE

Higher

Nitec

(2 yrs)

NAFA/

LaSallePoly

(1 yr

PFP)

2-yr

poly

JC/

CI

Progression Pathways for 4N(A)

Pathways for N(A) Students

ELMAB3 Education Options for N(A) Students

ELMAB3 ≤ 12*(2019 intake)

Promotion to Sec 5N(A)

DPP – Higher Nitec(EL, MA ≤ 3 or 4 depending on choice of course)

PFP(all 5 subjects must be grade 3 or better)

ELMAB3 ≤ 19Passed all 5 Subjects

Promotion to Sec 5N(A)

DPP – Higher Nitec(EL, MA ≤ 3 or 4 depending on choice of course)

ELMAB3 = 20/21 Retention in Sec 4N(A)

ITE Nitec

ELMAB3 ≥ 22 ITE Nitec

There are many paths to pursue education at a higher level.

You should also know that competition is keen for schools and courses in demand!

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Poly drawing top ‘O’ level scorers

The SIT was set upprimarily to enable Polygraduates to upgradethemselves and obtainan university degree.

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

• For N(A) students who are fairly strong academically• DPP eligibility: ELMAB3 ≤ 19 points; • EL < 3 or 4 (Depending on course), MA ≤

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• Suitable for students whose learning styles are more application-based and hands-on

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Prog (DPP)

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Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Prog (DPP)

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Prog (DPP)

Choosing between DPP and 5NA

DPP students are guaranteed a place in the polytechnic if you meet the ITE raw GPA.

Questions to ask yourself:• Do you enjoy a hands-on style?• Do you want to avoid the possibility of not

performing well at the ‘O’ levels?• Are you keen on the Higher Nitec courses that

will lead you directly into 1st or 2nd year at the polytechnics?

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18 Higher Nitec courses under DPP

Applied SciencesChemical Technology

Info-Communications TechnologyBusiness Information SystemsIT Systems and NetworkIT Applications and DevelopmentGames Art and DesignCyber & Network Security

EngineeringCivil & Structural Engineering DesignElectrical EngElectronics EngMechanical EngMechatronics Eng

Business and ServicesAccountingBanking ServicesEvent ManagementHospitality OperationsLeisure and Travel OperationsLogistics & International TradeService Management

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Refer to https://jpae.polytechnic.edu.sg/App/StaticPage/DPP.html for course details and entry requirements

Early admission exercise

• For Poly (For 5NA) and ITE Admission

(For 4NA)

• 15% of intake

• Admission exercise in June/July

• What is important?• Exhibit interest in the course

• Portfolio

• Interview

• Demonstrate ability to cope with ITE/poly education

https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/eae#EntryRequirement

PART II: THE JOURNEY SO FAR

How did our previous cohort of students do?

What can we learn from them?

Students with high ELMAB3 will find it difficult to do well in the O Levels.

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Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee

admission into Higher-Nitec Course under DPP

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Even though it is not tough to progress to Sec 5,

you have to prepare well for your N Levels!

It starts now!

2016 2017

SEC 5 82.1% 73.9%

PROGRESSION (ELIGIBLE TO 5NA)GCE ‘O’ LEVEL RESULTS

4 NORMAL (ACADEMIC)

Criteria ELMAB3 ≤ 19 & Passed ALL 5 subjects

Sec 4 NA CA1 20184NA 2016 2017 2018

Ave EMB3 20.3 21.2 21.9

Overall % 55.7 53.8 52.6

No. EMB3 < 12 4 3 1

No. EMB3 > 1959%

(46/78)63%

(73/115)39%

(43/109)

No. fail > 3 subj 12/78 21/115 24/109

Sec 4 NA CA1 2018

4NA 2016 2017 2018EL Dist % 5.1 8.1 1.9EL MSG 4.4 4.3 4.8

Math Dist % 42.6 16.3 36.5Math MSG 3.3 4.7 3.8

4 NA Top students in CA1 (EMB3)

NAME CLASSIMZUMI CHIA S4-N1LAU YI XIAN, CHARLENE S4-N1CHEAH JUN JET S4-N1CHU WEE HOW BRANDON S4-N1TAY CHENG YUAN MARCUS S4-N1RAFIUDEEN SARFARAZ S4-N2LOK PEI ROU S4-N4NATANIA CHRESTELLA ISKANDAR S4-N4TAN JOU YUAN (CHEN JOUYUAN) S4-N4

4 NA Students with Good Progress (2018 CA1 vs 2017 SA2) (EMB3)

NAME CLASSIMZUMI CHIA 4N1LAU YI XIAN CHARLENE 4N1CHU WEE HOW BRANDON 4N1JOTHAM TAY YOU ZHI 4N3

Keep up the good work!

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What must you do?• There is room for improvement;

start now.• English and Mathematics are

important subjects. Try to obtain grade 3 or better.

PART III:

FROM HERE TO THERE

Students

Parents

Teachers

School

Structures

&

Programmes

Belief

Effort

Attitude

Discipline

Time

Commitment

Support

Monitoring

Encouragement

Working Together

School Structures and Programmes

Semester 1

• Learning Support Programme (LSP) in afternoons

• Coursework for Art, D&T and F&N (on-going)

• CCA stand-down from Apr onwards

Semester 2• June Hols Supplementary Lessons (Weeks 1 & 4)

• LSP/Mock Exams

• Timetable Optimisation (Sep)

• Night Self-Study (Sep – Oct)

There is NOT much time left!

156 days (from tomorrow to 10 Sep)

≈ 26 days per subject

Date Event

4 May – 16 May Midyear Exams (Written)

21 – 24 May Coursework Intensive Programme

30 May – 1 June18 – 20 June

June Study Programme

5 July – 12 July GCE ‘N’ EL Oral Exam

9 July30 July

13 August

Submission of F&N CourseworkSubmission of Art CourseworkSubmission of D&T Coursework

31 July – 3 August GCE ‘N’ MTL Oral Exam

30 July – 7 August Prelim Exams (Written)

10 Sep – 20 Sep1 Oct – 12 Oct

GCE ‘N’ Exams (Written)

Dates to Remember