SECONDARY TWO STREAMING TALK

Sec 2 NT19 April 2013, 6.30-8.30pm

Introduction of School Leaders

Mr Seet Tiat HeePrincipal

Ms Jennifer Wong Vice-Principal

Mr Steve OwVice-Principal

Introduction of Heads of Department

Mr Michael LowHOD/EL

Mdm MaslinniHOD/MT

Mdm NorhafianiHOD/Maths

Mr Lee Hon YenHOD/Science

Introduction of Heads of Department

Mr Dan KohHOD/PE & CCA

Mr KaramjeetHOD/NT

Mr Ong Hok BengHOD/C&TMrs Amy Yeo

HOD/PCCG

Introduction of Heads of Department

Ms Christina NgSH/Aesthetics

Ms Nurul Covering HOD/Humanities

Mr Tan Meng HweeCovering HOD/ICT

Mr Kelvin TeoCovering HOD/Student Dev

Introduction of Form Teachers

2T1

Mr Chen Guo Wei(Sec 2NT Level Manager)

Mdm Nyai Diyana Kartini

Introduction of Form Teachers

2T2

Mrs Lynda KwanMdm Siti Nursurinawati

Introduction of School Counsellors

Mdm Norliza Mdm Chang Wei Yi

Objectives

ITE Course

Secondary 3 Subject Options

Support from parents

Briefing by Dept HOD

ITE Course

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Preparing you for a promising career

Numerous partnerships with

key industry players

Courses that meet economic and

global demands

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

For students with an aptitude for

hands-on learning

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

National ITE

Certification (NITEC)

Higher National ITE Certification

(Higher NITEC)GCE NA/O Level

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Some factors for consideration...When selecting Nitec courses, check to see if

there are relevant Higher Nitec courses to progress to.

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Entry into ITE3 possible ways

After taking the N-level examinations

– Enrol in a NITEC course

After doing well for the N(A)level examinations

– Opt for the Direct Entry Scheme (DES) to Polytechnic Programme

After taking the O- level examinations

– Enrol in a Higher NITEC course

General Overview

Students may wish to enter the Working

World at any point on this Education Map

Recap: Pathways available for N(T) students

GCE N-Level Exam – N(A) and N(T)

2 year ITE NITEC

Polytechnic

University

Degree

2 year ITE Higher NITECPre-requisite

grades attained

Pre-requisite grades attained

Pre-requisite grades attained

Working World

Pointers for Students to Consider...

Consider the 6P’s when selecting a course of study

Personal Characteristics 1.How does the course of study play up to your strengths, interests, learning styles and passions? 2.Will the course you have selected prepare you for your career aspirations?

Practicalities1.What are the academic and non-academic entry requirements of the school/course you are applying for? 2.Does your aggregate score (L1R5/L1R4/ELR2B2) meet the minimum entry requirement for your desired course?

Consider the 6P’s when selecting a course of study

Progression Opportunities1.What will your qualification allow you to do after graduation? 2.What is the industry outlook for the course of your choice?

Consider the 6P’s when selecting a course of study

Parents1.What kind of guidance, perspective or support can they provide you to help you make a more informed choice?

Consider the 6P’s when selecting a course of study

Peers 1.Don’t follow your friends blindly. Their passions, strengths and interests may be different from yours. Hence the course they select might not be the best fit for you.

Consider the 6P’s when selecting a course of study

Plan1.Plan ahead, where do you see yourself after graduation? 2.What actions can you take to increase the likelihood of reaching your destination?

Consider the 6P’s when selecting a course of study

Sec 3 N(T) CourseSubject

Type Science (5-6) Non-Science

Core (4)

EnglishMother Tongue

Elementary MathsComputer Applications

CompulsoryElective (1) Science D&T

OptionalElective (1) Elements of Business Skills (EBS)

* With effect from 2014, Social Studies is also offered as a non-examinable subject.

Sec 2 Streaming Exercise• carried out after EOY exams

• based on overall Sec 2 combined results

• by students’ preference & merit

• Results of Streaming released in 1st week of School Holidays

Subject Option forms to be:• given after Term 3 CA 2 (after Sept Holidays)• submitted to FT Term 4 Week 1

Important Dates• Mid-Year Exams : 8 – 16 May• Marking Day : 17 May

• Parent-Teacher Conference: 31 May

• Term 3 EL Oral Exam : 31 July Common Tests : 19 – 22 Aug

• Term 4 MT Oral Exam : 23 – 25 Sept End of Year Exams: 2 -11 Oct

Where am I ?Attitude (Behaviours)

Aptitude(Abilities)

Want to Learn Don’t want to Learn

High

Low

Scorer

Squatter

Slacker

Survivor

Where am I ?Attitude (Behaviours)

Aptitude(Abilities)

Want to Learn Don’t want to Learn

High

Low

Scorer

Squatter

Slacker

Survivor

•Make appointment with teachers•More practice on assessment books•Improve study methods•Do self test & check

•Change your thinking, Change your life•Dialogue with your Parents/Trs•Be Receptive to disciplinary measures

•Do more challenging questions•Spend more time on weaker subjects•Practice top-schs’ papers•Tutor your peers•I can, I want, I will !

•You know “U Can”, Let’s do it!•Imagine your future & work towards it!• Ask your parents to withdraw your privilege

Mental Stress – Root Cause

Reality

Expectation

Stress

1. Get real about what is

actually happening

2. Stop worrying about the

“What ifs’”

3. Manage Expectation –

keep it realistic

False

Expectations

Appearing

Real

“I have found that using these three steps offers a powerful antidote to much of the daily stress people encounter.

When you use these methods, you'll lighten your load, focus your energy on the task at hand, and breathe easier for a more productive day overall”

Paul Lavoie

• Take time to reinforce goal with your child

• Motivate them to study - Give positive encouragement. - Praise for their effort - Promise reasonable and appropriate rewards for good

results - Show that you’ve to work hard to support the family

and their education

Support from parents

Support from parents

• Attention to their needs and problems

- Take care of their physical health. - Do not place excessive high expectation resulting in

mental stress - Do not let them get distracted or into unnecessary

Boy-Girl relationship - Ensure they do not mix with wrong friends who are

not interested in studies

Support from parents

• Supervise their studies at home - Ensure they’ve a revision time-table & follow it closely - Ensure they set target & work towards it - Monitor revision progress by checking on test dates, test marks, completion of assignment - Leave your contact with the FTs and STs so that

teachers can give immediate feedback to you whenever needed - They don’t waste time at home in leisure activities such as computer games or watching too much television

Support from parents

• Support them in their studies - Get help from relatives or friends - Provide conducive environment at home for their study (study table, proper lighting) - Minimise household chores or duties for them - Get them to come to school and do not let them skip school just because they are late.

Support from parents

• Morale and emotional support– Showing concern in appropriate ways– Trust your children

• Open communication– Have hear-to-heart talk

• Good food, good rest– chicken of essence, ginseng

• Role model /Encourage good habits routine– Sleep early; less computer/TV

Juying Parents Support Group

• Collaboration with School Family Education (SFE)

• 1 June, Saturday 4.30 – 5.30pm : Workshop by SFE “Managing Expectations” 6.00 – 8.00pm : BBQ

Juying Parents Support Group

Success Factors for Students• Attitude • Believe in yourself • Conscientious, Consistent • Dreams, Aspirations & Hopes • Expectations – realistic &

challenging • First thing first • Goal setting• Humility• “I” & my future…

Together We Will Succeed!