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Emergency Escape Route





Lateral Transfer, Promotion &

Retention

•Promote to 3Exp

•No retention

•Lateral transfer to 3NA

Sec 2 Express

•Lateral transfer to 3Exp

•Promote to 3NA

•Retention

Sec 2 Normal (Acad)

For 2NA to 3E ≥ 70%70%70%70% for ave of all

subjects, strong in E,M,S





Concept of Streaming

Resources

AbilityInterestInterestInterestInterest

Allocation of Subject

Combination depends on:

• Academic performance• Availability of resources

Options based on:

Interest

Start Thinking





Combinations

Express Normal (Academic)

8 subjects 7 subjects 7 subjects 6 subjects

5+3 choices 5+2 choices 5+2 choices 5+1 choice

5 Core:

English, Mathematics, one Science, Combined Humanities,

Mother Tongue

Choice subjects (vary for each combination):

Sciences, Literature, POA, D&T, Art & Add. Maths





Please refer to the tentative Subject

Combinations for Express / Normal (Academic)

for the combinations available.





Subject Syllabuses http://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/syllabus_for_school.asp





Choice Subjects (Express):Additional Mathematicshttp://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/olevel/2018Syllabus/4047_2018.pdf

Arthttp://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/olevel/2018Syllabus/6123_2018.pdf

D&T (awaiting new syllabus for 2019 ‘O’ Levels, use 2018 syllabus for reference only)http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/olevel/2018Syllabus/7051_2018.pdf

Literature (in English) http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/olevel/2018Syllabus/2065_2018.pdf

POAhttp://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/olevel/2018Syllabus/7175_2018.pdf





Choice Subject Normal (Academic):Additional Mathematicshttp://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/nlevel/2018Syllabus/4044_2018.pdf

Arthttp://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/nlevel/2018Syllabus/6125_2018.pdf

D&T (awaiting new syllabus for 2019 ‘O’ Levels, use 2018 syllabus for reference only)http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/nlevel/2018Syllabus/7054_2018.pdf

Literature (in English) http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/nlevel/2018Syllabus/2022_2018.pdf

POAhttp://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/nlevel/2018Syllabus/7088_2018.pdf





Consistency + Resilience

ALL assignments, tests, exams are important!

Students who are absent for SA2 may be

required to take make-up exams

Assessment Modes and Weighting: Handbook Pages

47 – 48

Assessment Dates: SA1 Timetable has been issued





Combinations

Express Normal (Academic)

8 subjects 7 subjects 7 subjects 6 subjects

5+3 choices 5+2 choices 5+2 choices 5+1 choice

5 Core:

English, Mathematics, one Science, Combined Humanities,

Mother Tongue

Choice subjects (vary for each combination):

Sciences, Literature, POA, D&T, Art & Add. Maths





Criteria – 8 subjects (Express)

1. Strong Overall results for ALL subjects (> 65%)

2. Must qualify for Add. Maths & Pure Science

The school will take into account the students’ result for the

WHOLE year. Hence every assessment is important!





Criteria – Pure Sc, AMaths & Lit (Express)

1. Pure Sciences: Science ≥ 60%

� In addition, for Biology: EL ≥ 55%

2. Additional Mathematics: Maths ≥ 60%

3. Literature: Pass in Lit, EL ≥ 55%

The school will take into account the students’ result for the

WHOLE year. Hence every assessment is important!





Criteria – 7 Subjects (Normal - Academic)

ONLY for students who have displayed strong

academic performance

Overall (whole year) results

for ALL SUBJECTS ≥ 60%

Note: Sec 2NA students who scored > 70% have the option

of joining Sec 3 Express’s 7 Subject Combination





Criteria – AMaths & Literature (Normal - Academic)

1. Additional Mathematics: Maths ≥ 65%

2. Literature: Pass in Lit, EL ≥ 55%





Making Choices

We offer a broad based curriculum leading to the GCE ‘O’ and ‘N’ level examinations

Begin with the END in Mind.





Other Criteria

Subjects will only be offered if there is a sizable

grouping of students offering the subject. Grouping

size depends on subjects and resources available in

each year.





JC Requirement L1R5 < 20

L1 (EL or HMT)

R1 Hum

R2 Math / Sci

R3 Hum / Math / Sci

R4 Any subject not used in L1 to R3

R5 Any subject not used in L1 to R4

(Refer to Handbook Pg 54)





Poly Requirement

L1 (EL)

Relevant 2

R1: Mathematics

R2: Hum / Math / Sci / D&T (depend on poly course gp)

Best 2

(Any other two best subjects)

(Refer to Handbook Pg 55)





Normal (Academic) Students

• Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)– EL, Maths, Best 3 subjects (Grade 3 or better)

– EMB3 ≤ 11

– 1 year prep course + 3 year Poly

• Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Prog (DPP)

– EL and Maths (Grade 4 or better), other subjects (Grade 5 or better)

– EMB3 ≤ 19

– 2 to 2.5 year Higher Nitec Course + 2 to 3 year Poly

(guaranteed place if clear Higher Nitec with GPA)





Trends

4 Express

Catholic JC JC Poly

~ 10 to 13% ~ 60 to 70% ~ 95 to 98%

5 Normal (Academic)

JC Poly

~ 10 to 15 % ~ 70 to 80 %

REDUCING





Trends

4 Normal (Academic)

PFP DPP 5NA

~ 15 to 20% ~ 75 to 80% ~ 80 to 85%





TRENDS ≠ GUARANTEE

We can and MUST do better!



(3 - 5 pts) Top 4:

Hwa Chong, Raffles, Victoria, ACS(I)

(6 - 10 pts) Next 9:

National, Temasek, ACJC, Anderson, SJI(IB), Eunoia

St. Andrew, Nanyang, Catholic

(11 - 15 pts):

Serangoon, Jurong, Tampines, Pioneer, Meridian

(16 – 20 pts):Innova, Yishun

Google: JAE 2017 (pdf booklet, page 114)



Catholic JC

CJ-H2 Maths Min C6 in AM

CJ-H2 FMaths A1 in EM + A1 or A2 in AM + Min C6 in Physics

CJ- > 1 H2 Sc subject Taken Pure Science, Min C6 in relevant Science

CJ- 1 H2 Sci+1 H1 Sci For students with Combined Sc: A1 in EM, AM and Sc

http://cjc.moe.edu.sg/admission/subject-combinations-2017

St. Andrew's JC

SA- H2 Maths Min B3 in AM

SA- H2 FMaths A1 in EM and AM + Selection Test

SA- H2 Bio Min B3 in Bio or A1 in Sc(with Bio)

SA- H2 Chem Min B3 in Chem or A1 in Sc(with Chem)

SA- H2 Phy Min B3 in Phy or A1 in Sc(with Phy) + Min C6 in AM

http://standrewsjc.moe.edu.sg/qql/slot/u674/Admissions/2017_Course%20Require

ments_Prerequisites.pdf



Serangoon JC

SR- H2 Maths Min C6 in EM and AM

SR- H2 FMaths A1 in EM and AM + Briefing + Selection Test

SR- H2 Geog Min B4 in CHS(G)

SR- H2 Bio Min C6 in Bio or B3 in Sc(with Bio)

SR- H2 Chem Min C6 in Chem or B3 in Sc(with Chem)

SR- H2 Phy Min C6 in Phy or B3 in Sc(with Phy)

http://srjc.moe.edu.sg/joining-our-sr-family/our-curriculum

Nanyang JC

NY- H2 Maths Taken AM

NY- H2 FMaths Min A2 in EM and AM, must take together with H2 Maths

NY- H2 Bio Taken Bio or Sc(with Bio)

NY- H2 Chem Taken Chem or Sc(with Chem)

NY- H2 Phy Taken Phy or Sc(with Phy)

http://nanyangjc.moe.edu.sg/prospective-nyjcians/study-with-us



PolytechnicTotal no.

of courses available

Number of courses

15 points & below

Number of courses

above 20 points

Temasek 46 20 8

Singapore 46 35 2

Republic 42 1 28

Ngee Ann 49 33 3

Nanyang 49 10 11Google: JAE 2017 (pdf booklet, page 30 to 76)



Name of Course L1R2B2 Cut Off (Poly)

Social Sciences, Gerontological Management 16(NYP), 17(TP)

Child Psychology, Early Childhood, Advertising & PR 13 – 16(NP), 15(TP)

Psychology, Mass Comm

Drama & Psychology, Creative Writing for TV& Media

8 - 10(NP), 17(RP), 9 - 14(TP)

12-13(SP)

Arts & Theatre, Media Prod & Des 19 - 21(RP)




International Business, Law & Management 6(NP)

Accountancy, Banking, Business Management,

Arts Business Management, Social Enterprise

13 - 16(NYP), 10 - 11(NP),

19(RP), 11 -13(SP), 12(TP)

Hospitality & Tourism, Resort Management,

Marketing, Hotel & Hospitality

10(NP), 16 - 17(NYP),

15(NP), 19(RP), 12(SP)

Mass Media, International Logistics & Supply Chain,

HR Management, Outdoor Adventure

14(NYP), 15(NP),

17 - 18(RP), 12(SP), 15(TP)

Sports & Wellness, Consumer Behaviour & Research,

Integrated Events Management18(NYP), 19-26(RP), 17(TP)

Restaurant & Culinary, Catering, Retail Management 25(RP), 17 - 18(TP)




Biologics & Process, Pharmaceutical, Medicinal Chem,

Biomed, Molecular Biotech, Veterinary, Applied Chem

13 – 17(NYP), 8 - 9(NP),

14 - 20(RP), 7 - 10(SP)

Nursing, Health Sciences,

Health Management, Sports Science & Coaching

26(NYP), 28(NP),

18 - 26(RP)

Chemical & Green Tech, Chem & Biomolecular Eng, Marine

Science & Aquaculture

18(NYP), 13(NP)

17(RP), 12(SP)

Food Science & Nutrition, F&B, Oral Health Therapy,

Optometry(NP), Perfumery & Cosmetics(SP),

14 - 26(NYP)

13(NP), 12 - 14(SP)

Sustainable Architectural, Urban Design & Engineering,

Environmental & Water Tech, Hotel & Leisure Facilities, Real

Estate, Clean Energy

-(NYP), 13 - 18(NP), 26(RP)

Business & Finance Informatics, Business IT, Cyber Security

& Forensics

12 – 18(NYP), 10 – 14(NP),

22 – 26(RP)




Aeronautical & Aerospace, Avionics, Aviation Management 14 – 16(NYP), 13 – 15(NP),

18 - 22(RP)

Electical & Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics,

Common Engine, Automation, Computer Engineering

22 – 26(NYP), 20 - 22(NP),

26(RP)

Marine & Offshore 18(NP)

Engineering with Business, Telematics & Media, Engineering

Science, Engineering Systems

18 - 24(NYP), 9 - 16(NP),

23 - 26(RP)

Digital & Precision, Nanotech & Material, Material Science 18 - 26(NYP), 26(RP)

Multimedia & Infocomm Tech, Digital Visual Effects,

Infocomm Security, Game Development & Tech, Audio-

Visual Tech, Interactive Digital Media, Mobile Software Dev

18 - 26(NYP), 15(NP),

24 - 26(RP)

Industrial & Op Management, Supply Chain Management 21 – 26(RP)




Animation & 3D Arts, Digital Game Art & Design, 15 - 17(NYP), 12(NP),

21(RP), 12 - 15(SP)

Interaction Design, Motion Graphics & Broadcast

Design

19 - 21(NYP)

Landscape Design & Horticulture, Architecture, 18(NP), 12 - 15(RP),

12 - 15(SP)

Product & Industrial Design, Spatial & Interior

Design, Environment Design,

Design for User Experience, Apparel Design

20(NYP), 18 - 22(NP),

16 - 17(SP), 16 - 19(TP)

Visual Communication, Visual Effects, Media Design 18(NYP), 16(NP),

14 - 15(SP), 15(TP)

Film, Sound & Video, Sonic Arts 12(NP), 20(RP), 17(TP)





Note: NUS and NTU will look at the ‘O’ Level performance of

Poly students during admission to their university courses.

http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/Pages/PolyDiploma.as

px#admc

http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/Poly-admissions-req-to-NUS.html

Polytechnic Education

Components Weightage

Polytechnic results 80%

Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’

Level results20%





Online Subject Option (Trial Exercise)

Between May to July





RELEASE OF REPORT BOOK

cum

PARENT TEACHER MEETING

26 MAY 2017





Co-Curricular Activities

Our children’s future…

• The world is changing quickly, in ways we’ve never

seen before, and more dramatically than other

periods of great change.

• Many jobs that we have right now will cease to exist

in 10 to 20 years time





Co-Curricular ActivitiesWhy is CCA compulsory?

• To ensure that our students are prepared for their future work and life.

• It provides multiple avenues for students to develop good character based on strong fundamentals or values

• Opportunities to develop skills and competencies that would enable them to lead a meaningful and purposeful life,

• and be prepared for an uncertain and changing world.





Life Skills





LEAPS 2.0

• Recognises students’ experiential learning and

attainment in the four domains (Leadership,

Achievement, Participation, Service)

• Students’ co-curricular attainment will be

recognised.

• This recognition will be translated to bonus

point(s) which can be used for admission to

Junior Colleges/Polys/ITE

• .





LEAPS 2.0

Leadership

• Recognises the development of the student’s

leadership dispositions - as an individual who

can lead himself/herself, work with others in a

team and grow as a leader to become a

confident person.





LEAPS 2.0 Achievement • Recognises the different levels of representation and

accomplishment in the student’s involvement in school or other external organisations.

• Representation in competitions provides the platform for students to showcase their talent as well as benchmark their level of mastery.

• It’s a learning process, to be disciplined and rigorous in preparation, and strive for excellence

• Accomplishments are also recognised.





LEAPS 2.0

Participation

• Recognises the student’s participation in

school-based CCAs

• Sustained engagement over four to five years

in a chosen CCA

• Minimum of 75% attendance for each year





LEAPS 2.0

Service

• Recognises the student’s development as an individual

who is socially responsible and understands his/her role

in contributing to the well-being of others.

• Participation in Values-in-Action (VIA) projects

encourages the student to take ownership and identify

the community issues they are concerned about, and

initiate action among peers to make a difference and

improve the lives of others.





LEAPS 2.0

Recognition of Co-Curricular Experience

• Fair co-curricular experience; 0 bonus points

• Good co-curricular experience; 1 bonus points

– Must attain a minimum of Level 1 in all four domains

• Excellent co-curricular experience; 2 bonus points

– Must attain a minimum of Level 3 in all four domains with

at least a Level 4 in any one of the domains





LEAPS 2.0

Co-Curricular

Experience

Basic Requirement for Level of Attainment in

Domains

Bonus Points

Excellent 4,3,3,3 2

Good 4,1,1,1

13,2,1,1

2,2,2,1

Fair did not meet above criteria 0



National Youth Achievement Award

“Ordinary Youth,

Extraordinary Lives”



National Youth Achievement Award

� Self-reliance, Resilience, Reflection

� Sense of Responsibility for own actions

� Youth leadership (used to complement

“leadership” domain in LEAPS 2.0)

The aim of NYAA is to encourage students to develop the qualities of:





Benefits of NYAA

• Everyone wins! Completing means earning an international award

• Guided and structured school program

• CCA points (Achievement):

NYAA Bronze - Level 2 in Leadership

NYAA Silver - Level 3 in Leadership





How it works

Bronze Award:• From 14 years old

• Min. duration is 6 months





How it works

1. Service (VIA hours in school)

2. Adventurous Journey (Sec 2 Camp)

3. Skills (CCA specific skill, 1-Star Kayaking Course & Art lessons, etc.)

4. Physical Recreation (PE lessons, etc.)

4 Sections of the NYAA





Service

• Give useful service to others

• Learn through helping others





Service

• School VIA programs (Newspaper collection in School, Newspaper collection outside school, operation Spick and Span, iCarnival, etc…)

• External projects (e.g. caring for animals, volunteering in religious activities, youth and community work, teaching kindergarten students to read and write, etc)

• Please ensure you attend all VIA activities organised by the school!

Examples:

Bronze: 15 hours over a period of 3 months



Adventurous Journey

• Spirit of adventure and discovery• Self discovery and reflection



Adventurous Journey

Examples:

• Sec 2 CCA Camp

• External Camps

•

• Look for Sec 2 Camp/Form Class/CCA teachers

Bronze: min. 2 days/1 nights, including 12 hours of effort and activity per day



Skills

• Develop a personal interest and practical skills



Skills

Examples:• CCA skills

• Ceremonial drills, musical instruments, photography, painting, pottery, languages, arts and crafts, computer programming, dressmaking

• 1-Star Kayaking Course

•CCA teacher

Bronze: 6 months



Physical Recreation

• Encourage participation in

physical recreation



Physical Recreation

Examples:

•PE lessons

•CCA Physical Training

•Other games e.g. tennis, swimming, canoeing, archery, dancing

•PE/CCA teachers

Bronze: 20 hours spread over 8 weeks



What do students have to do?

Step 1 : Payment will be included as part of the mass collection($7 – edusave, cheque, cash)

Step 2 : Students will complete the adventure component during the sec 2 camp. Skill, recreation and community service component will be done at the end of term 3 and term 4.

Step 3 : PE teachers will check the diaries and inform students if they need to make any corrections or provide more details before they are collected for submission.

Adventurous Journey: Sec 2 Camp

Skills: CCA skill

Physical Recreation : CCA PT or PE

Service: School & CCA VIA



Academic & CCAWith consistent academic and CCA results, students can

apply for admission to JC and Poly BEFORE the ‘O’ Levels.

DSA - JC• https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-

jc/overview

EAE – JC• https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-

admissions/eae/overview

• https://eae.polytechnic.edu.sg/eaeStudIns/menu.jsp





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