Meet-the-Parents Session Secondary 1

10th Jan 2015

Programme Overview

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7.30 am Registration

8.00 am Address by Sec 1 Deputy Year Head

SMB Applied Learning Programme (ALP)

Character Development & Student Well-being

Physical Education & Co-curricular Activities (CCA)

Family Matters@ School Programme (FMS)

Parent Support Group (PSG)

Q & A

9.30 am Meeting with Form Teachers @ Classroom

10.30am Viewing of CCA booths, exhibits and performance

12.30pm End of CCA Open House

Sec 1 Deputy Year Head

DYH 1 - Mr Marc Ong

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Our School VMV • Our Vision

Inspiring Leaders, Active Contributors.

• Our Mission To nurture responsible, innovative and concerned citizens in

a caring and dynamic learning environment.

• Our Values - ExCITE Excellence

Commitment

Integrity

Teamwork

Empathy

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ExCITE@ Level Naming

Sec 1 – Excellence (EX)

Sec 2 - Commitment (CO)

Sec 3 - Integrity (IN)

Sec 4 - Teamwork (TE)

Sec 5 - Empathy (EM)

SMB Teaching and Learning Framework

Inspiring

Leader

Inspiring

Leader

Active

Contributor

SCHOOL HOURS

Silent Reading and Reporting by 7.15 am

Morning Assembly starts at 7.20 am

Day Reporting Time Dismissal Time

Monday 0715 1350

Tuesday 0715 1350

Wednesday 0715 1350

Thursday 0715 1500

Friday 0715 1230

E-ATTENDANCE

The school has embarked on E-Attendance which is able to send automated SMS to parents by around 9am to inform if their child is absent or late for school that day.

Parents to ensure that their contact number is always updated with the Form Teachers.

10-Day Time Table Cycle

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The timetable runs on a Odd/Even Week (10 Day) cycle

Term 1 Week 1 - Odd Week

Term 1 Week 2 – Even

CCA starts at 2.30/2.45 pm and typically ends by 5.30/5.45 pm

School Terms and Holidays (Sec 1)

Semester Term CA Major Assessment Reporting

Semester 1

Term 1 2 Jan to 13 Mar

CA1 On going

Common Test 1

23 – 27 Feb Progress Slip

Mar Holidays

Term 2 23 Mar to 29 May

CA2 On-going

SA1 Mid Year Exam

8 - 15 May Report Book

Jun Holidays

Semester 2

Term 3 29 Jun to 4 Sep

CA3 On going

Common Test 2

17 - 21 Aug Progress Slip

Sep Holidays

Term 4 14 Sep to 23 Oct

CA4 On going

SA2

End of Year Exam

25 Sep - 2 Oct

Report Book

Dec Holidays

Assessment Weighting

Assessment Exp & N(A) N(T)

CA1 10% 15%

CA2 5% 5%

SA1 25% 30% CA3 10% 15%

CA4 5% 5%

SA2 45% 30% Available in Student Handbook pg 7

Academic Streams

Express

EXP 4 years leading to GCE ‘O’ levels

Normal (Academic)

N(A)

4 years leading to GCE ‘N’ levels, with option of 1 additional year to GCE ‘O’ levels

Normal (Technical)

N(T)

4 years leading to GCE ‘N’ levels

Subjects Subjects offered in

Primary School

New subjects offered in

Secondary School

English Language

Mother Tongue Language

Mathematics

Science

Music

Art & Craft

Physical Education

Civics & Moral Education

Food & Consumer Education (FCE)

Design & Technology (D&T)

Character & Citizenship Education(CCE)

For Express/Normal (Academic) only

English Literature

Geography

History

For Normal (Technical) only

Computer Application (CPA)

Social Studies (SS)

Assessment Written tests & exams Project-based / Skills-based /

Coursework

English Language

Mother Tongue Languages

Mathematics

Science

Humanities

English Literature

Geography

History

Music

Visual Art

Design & Technology

Food & Consumer Education

Physical Education

Geography

History

Social Studies N(T)

Computer Application N(T)

Grading System

Grade Marks (%)

A1 ≥75

A2 70-74

B3 65-69

B4 60-64

C5 55-59

C6 50-54

D7 45-49

E8 40-44

F9 <40

Express

Grade Marks (%)

1 ≥75

2 70-74

3 65-69

4 60-64

5 50-59

U <50

Normal (Academic)

Available in Student Handbook pg 7

Grading System

Grade Marks (%)

A ≥75

B 70-74

C 60-69

D 50-59

U <50

Normal (Technical)

Grades: Distinction

Merit

Pass

Fail

Mother Tongue ‘B’ Syllabus

Available in Student Handbook pg 7

Promotion Criteria Stream Promotion Criteria

Express • Pass English Language • 50% for overall

Normal (Academic)

• Pass English Language and 2 other subjects

• Or Pass 4 subjects

Normal (Technical)

• Pass English Language or Math • Pass 2 subjects in total

Information available in Student Handbook pg 8

Lateral Transfer

N(A) EX N(T) N(A) Criteria for consideration:

• Academic performance Min. requirement: Overall average of 70% for all subjects

o Good performance for Core Subjects (EMS) o Positive character traits and attitude towards

learning o Consistency of performance o Evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Key Programmes English Language Fiesta

Key Programmes Sec 1 Drama

Key Programmes Humanities –

Geographical Investigations @ Marina Barrage

ExCITE@Singapore River Education Quest

An interactive, integrated Sec 1 learning journey to Singapore River- Amazing Race style

Key Programmes

Green Outreach Programme (GOP)

Key Programmes

Hydroponics - Science

Key Programmes

Math Department Mathematical skills, processes and concepts to solve problems in a variety of contexts

3 phases of learning in the classroom

Readiness to Learn

Engagement in Learning &

Mastery in Learning.

Students with strong potential in Mathematics are identified early and exposed to higher forms of Mathematical training beyond the curriculum.

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Applied Learning Programme (ALP) @SEMBAWANG SECONDARY SCHOOL (SMB)

developing

Critical & Inventive Thinking (CIT)

School-based programme as part of the total curriculum

specially customised to enable students to connect the knowledge and skills learnt in school with the real world

What is ALP ?

WHAT IS ALP@SMB?

Critical and Inventive Thinking (CIT) through Media Literacy

WHY ALP@SMB?

Critical and Inventive Thinking (CIT) through Media Literacy: • Leverage our school’s strength and

students’ keen interest in media • CIT Skills are essential life skills as

part of 21st Century Competency (21CC)

ALP@SMB THROUGH WHAT FORMS OF MEDIA?

HOW IS ALP@SMB THROUGH MEDIA LITERACY IMPLEMENTED IN 2015?

Infusion of CIT and various media in

Sec 1E and 1N(A) humanities curriculum (History and Geography)

Infusion of Media Literacy activities in Sec 1N(T) Social Studies

Application of these skills to collaborative and project-based assessment in the humanities

Support from Art and English Language

Application of investigative field work

skills: ExCITE@Singapore River

Scenario 1: Your relative told you that gambling was a very common activity in Singapore in the 1820s. However, you are not convinced. Did we not only build Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands in 2010? What search limitations and Boolean operators would you use to verify what your relative said? Step 1: Search for “Singapore 1820s” AND “gambling” Step 2: Check what my relative said against search results from reliable websites

HOW IS ALP@SMB THROUGH MEDIA LITERACY IMPLEMENTED IN 2015?

HOW IS ALP@SMB ASSESSED?

Continual Assessment (CA) Semestral Assessment (SA)

Total

Percentage Assessment Modes

Graded Tasks, Class Tests, Historical/Geographical

Investigation

Examination

AfL + AoL

CA 1* or CA 3 CA 2 or CA 4 SA 1* or SA 2 CA + SA

25% 40% 35% 100%

65% 35% 100%

• Alignment with MOE’s 21CC and assessment guidelines • Balanced approach:

Assessment for Learning (AfL); i.e. formative, e.g., CA Assessment of Learning (AoL); i.e., summative, e.g., SA

*Modular: Sec 1 History & Sec 2 Geography: CA 1, CA 2, & SA 1; Sec 1 Geography & Sec 2 History: CA 3, CA 4, & SA 2

DESIRED OUTCOMES OF ALP@SMB THROUGH MEDIA LITERACY

Connect classroom learning with

real world

Analyse and solve problems

collaboratively

Use media tools to communicate ideas

persuasively

Use media tools

responsibly and for the greater good

DESIRED OUTCOMES OF EDUCATION

HOW YOU CAN BE PART OF YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING

1. Ask him/her to tell you what they have

learnt in ALP

2. Ask him/her to show you what they have learnt in ALP

3. Ask him/her to teach you some of the knowledge and skills they have learnt in ALP

4. Check that your child/ward has completed the ALP tasks set out for him/her

Character Development

SH/CCE

Mdm Jayanthi

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Student well-being

Framework

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Character & Citizenship Education(CCE) Lesson

Social Emotional Competencies

Self-awareness Responsible

Decision Making Self-management

Social-awareness Relationship Management

This is achieved through:

- Culture of Care - Guidance Curriculum

- Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

- Education & Career Guidance (ECG)

- Cyber wellness

- Sexuality Education (SEd)

Social, Emotional & Mental well-

being of our students

Education & Career Guidance (ECG)

Sec 1 Curriculum:

- Self-Awareness & Self-Management

- Exploring Education Landscape and Planning Pathways

- Career Sector Exploration

Cyber Wellness

Questions To Reflect:

- On average how many hours does

your child spend on the computer?

- What type of on line game your child

is playing?

- What level is your child’s game

character? How many online friends

does he/she have?

Information :

•½ of Teens in Singapore Exposed to

Pornography (The Straits Times, 6 Sep

14)

• 77% accessed pornography via

smartphones

• Online Cheating (e.g. love scam) &

Cyber-Extortion are the top 2 key crime

concerns of 2014

Cyber Wellness

What can Parents Do? 1. Talk to your child regularly

2. Parents must be good role models of cyber etiquette and boundaries

(e.g. no hand phones or I Pads

at the dinner table)

3. Engage Technology; Keep Up to Speed

Download C-QUEST (MOE App)

Cyber Wellness

Student Well-being

• Growing up and its challenges

• Counselling support (2 trained

counsellors)

• Support for students with special needs:

o Teachers attend training

o Information from parents will be helpful

• Partnership with external agencies

• Referral to external agencies

Our School Counsellors

Sec 1, 3 & 5 Sec 2 & 4

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Character Development (Student Management)

HOD Student Management Mr Rajakumar

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SMB’s approach to Student

Management

Discipline with dignity

- want pupils to develop respect for self and others

- to understand that life is about making responsible choices and taking responsibility for our choices.

SMB’s approach to Student Management

Restorative Approach

- proactive approach towards building positive relationship

- towards a school-wide approach

- encouraging student participation

- Develop self awareness through reflective approach

Circle Time

- promoting positive social environment in classroom

- develop effective communication

- developing self respect and respect for others

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What is the school’s stand on bringing handphone to school?

Students are allowed to bring their mobile phones

but not allowed to use them during curriculum

hours.

They are discouraged from carrying expensive

mobile phones /equipment. Students need to be

responsible for their own property.

Student Management

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Canvas shoes or track shoes which are white or

predominantly white are allowed in school.

Are white track shoes allowed in school? If NO, why?

Are students allowed to wear track pants during PE lessons?

Student Management

Students must wear the school PE Shorts. Pure black track pants without logo can be worn with special permission

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Yes, plain white socks above ankle is allowed.

There must not be any brand or logo on the socks.

Are students allowed to wear socks without the SMB logo on them?

Student Management

You’re the most important person in your child’s life

Encourage your child to:

o Be Punctual - reporting time 7:15 am

o Learn actively – Read daily

o Bring necessary books and resources

You’re the most important person in your child’s life

• Encourage your child to:

o Prepare for lessons by doing pre-reading

oComplete and submit all assignments on time

o Produce quality work to the best of their abilities

You’re the most important person in your child’s life

• Always give constant advice on how your child should spend his/her time outside school hours

o ‘House rules’ may be useful

oMonitoring is essential

3 Key Messages

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What you are doing here is important

You can do it

I am not giving up on you even if you give up on yourself

Parents in Education Website/Apps

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/

Keeping in touch

• Reaching you

oWebsite (announcements on main page): http://www.sembawangsec.moe.edu.sg

oTermly letter from the principal

oSMS Broadcast

Keeping in touch

• Reaching us

oTel: 6 756 6760

oEmail: sembawang_ss@moe.edu.sg

• Main point of contact: Form Teachers