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Briefing for

Parents of Secondary Three

Students

27 Oct 2016 7 – 8.30 pm1

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1. CHARACTER REPORT CARD

2. LEARNING SUPPORT FOR 2017

• Beginning with the goal in mind -Targets

• Entry into JCs and Polytechnics

• Track record of school & School’s Strategies

• Educational and Career Guidance (ECG)

• Early Admission Exercise (EAE)

• Partnership with Parents

CONTENTS OF BRIEFING

GLOBAL CITIZENS

OF CHARACTER AND LEARNING

SCHOOL VISION

VALUES (3RIC):

Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity

and Care

The Character Report Card is a tool the school

employs for the purpose of formative assessment

of the child in character building.

The tool is designed to engage the child and

stakeholders to develop the child through

embracing of good values and social emotional

learning.

CHARACTER REPORT CARD

5 Phases

1. Rating by Stakeholders [End Sec 1]

2. Conferencing with Stakeholders [Mid Sec 2]

3. Conversations with Stakeholders [Sec 2 to Sec 3]

4. Re-rating with Teachers and Students [End Sec 3]

5. Conferencing with Stakeholders [Early Sec 4]

HOW IS THE CHARACTER

REPORT CARD IMPLEMENTED?

2016 S3 v 2014 S1

20.93

20.26

19.77 19.74

20.11

21.03

20.5920.54

20.9020.66

EXPRESS STREAM

2014 S1 EXP 2016 S3 EXP

The most important outcomes are the

conversations generated and the steps taken for

each child's character development.

The values inculcated and the strengths built,

from CCA, Camps, overseas trips and other

key programmes, will support the students

through their journey towards academic

excellence.

OUTCOMES

TO NURTURE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

SCHOOL MISSION

LEARNING SUPPORT FOR 2017• Beginning with the goal in mind -Targets

• Entry into JCs and Polytechnics

• Track record of school and School’s Strategies

• Educational and Career Guidance (ECG)

• Early Admission Exercise (EAE)

• Partnership with Parents

Target-Setting for L1R5 (JC) and L1R4 (MI)

Entry to Junior Colleges (JC) L1R5 ≤ 20 (Preferably ≤ 15)English Language A1 - C6Mother Tongue A1 - D7Mathematics A1 - D7

Entry to Millenia Institute (MI) L1R4 ≤ 20 English Language A1 - C6Mother Tongue A1 - D7Mathematics A1 - D7

COP for JC &

MI (2015)

No JC Sci Art

1 Anderson Junior College 6 7

2 Anglo Chinese Junior College 8 9

3 Catholic Junior College 10 10

4 Hwa Chong Institution 3 4

5 Innova Junior College 20 19

6 Jurong Junior College 15 14

7 Meridian Junior College 9 9

8 Millenia Institute (L1R4) 18 20

9 Nanyang Junior College 7 8

10 National Junior College 5 7

11 Pioneer Junior College 14 14

12 Raffles Institution 3 4

13 Serangoon Junior College 11 12

14 St Andrews Junior College 9 10

15 Tampines Junior College 13 13

16 Temasek Junior College 7 8

17 Victoria Junior College 5 6

18 Yishun Junior College 18 18

SOURCE:

http://cutoffpoint.sg/

Target-Setting for ELR2B2 (Polytechnics)

Entry to Polytechnics (> 200 courses!)

ELR2B2 – A, B, C and D Types

Aggregate Type Examples of Courses (not exhaustive)

ELR2B2 A Psychology, Early Childhood, Social Work, Writing,

Advertising, Mass Communication

ELR2B2 B Accountancy, Finance, Business, Marketing,

Hospitality, Events Management, Sports and Wellness

ELR2B2 C Science, Engineering, Information Technology,

Software Development, Healthcare

ELR2B2 D Visual Effects, Design, Media, Animation, Film, Arts

Management

Target-Setting for ELR2B2 (Polytechnics) Range of ELR2B2

Range Examples of Courses (Not Exhaustive)

8 – 10 Biomedical Science (NP), Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Veterinary

Science, International Business, Engineering Science (NP),

Psychology, Mass Communication

11 – 13 Early Childhood Education (NP), Information Security, Film &

Video (NP), Aeronautical Engineering (SP), Accountancy (SP), Law,

Banking & Finance (SP), Creative Writing

14 – 16 Food Science, Tourism, Hospitality, Data Management, Events

Management, Social Work, Biomedical Science (RP)

17 – 20 Product Design, Game Design, Graphics, Digital Effects,

Information Technology, Sports Coaching (RP)

>20 Nursing, Mobile and Network Services, Media Technology,

Mechatronics, Clean Energy , Common Engineering (RP)

School StrategiesSecondary 3

Advanced Elective Modules (Polytechnics)

Overseas Trips

Bridging Programme

1st to 14th Nov 8 am to 12.30 pm

Secondary 4

Educational and Career Guidance

Polytechnic Visits in Jan

Greenshoots Mentoring for Academic-at-risk

Change in Subject Combinations

Weekly Clinic Sessions for EL and Mathematics

Night Study Programme in Term 4

2017 Polytechnic Open House Visits

2 Polytechnic Visits for Sec 4 Express Students on

Opt Out Basis

Wed 4 Jan 2017: Singapore or Ngee Ann

Polytechnic

Thu 5 Jan 2017: Nanyang or Republic Polytechnic

Change in Subject Combinations

• Academic-At-Risk Students with Sec 3 L1B5 > 32 points have

been given a form to consider changing/withdrawing subject

• The form has to be submitted to school through FT by Wed

11 Jan 2017.

• Other students who want to change subject combination, can

get a copy of the form from their FT and also submit by 11

Jan 2017.

• Parents who need further consultation can call Vice Principal

Mr Andrew Lim.

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Education & Career Guidance –

Key Messages

Lifelong Learning – Learning is continuous and does not stop in the

classroom or when students complete education in educational

institutions

Opening up to New Work Opportunities – Some jobs are never heard

of a few years ago; some jobs are yet to be invented or defined

Building Strong Fundamentals in Communication (Reading, writing

and speech), Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Information

Technology Skills

Developing Interest, Ability and Passion – Explore, Discover, Discuss,

Generate ideas, Experiment, Research, Deepen Understanding

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Admissions Pathways to Polytechnic for

O-Level Students

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Admissions

Exercise

Timeline Remarks

Early

Admissions

Exercise (EAE)

Before O-Level exams

(end-June to early

Oct)

Students apply (3 choices) and are offered courses

based on their course-related aptitudes and interests

Joint

Admissions

Exercise (JAE)

Upon release of O-

Level exam results

(mid-Jan)

Students apply (12 choices) and are posted based on

their O-Level grades

Centralised

Appeals

Upon release of JAE

results (early Feb)

Students appeal (3 choices) and are posted based on

their O-Level grades

Direct

Admissions

Exercise

(DAE)

Rolling Students apply directly to individual poly with O-

Level or other qualifications and/or aptitudes and

interests

Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)

Allows polytechnics to select students based on aptitudes and interests before O-Level results are released

Focus on course-specific aptitudes and interests

Non-course-specific achievements, e.g. sports, leadership, also considered

Various modes of assessment, e.g. interviews, aptitude tests, portfolios, depending on polytechnic and course

Still required to meet polytechnic admissions criteria but do not have to compete with other students for entry strictly on basis of relative academic performance

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Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)

WHO?

Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident

students registered for O-Levels in year of

EAE

International Students in Government,

Government-aided, or Independent Schools,

and registered to sit for O-Levels in year of

EAE

Up to 12.5% of total polytechnic intake

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Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)

Successful applicants receive conditional offers

Place in the course subject to meeting

admissions criteria

Net ELR2B2 score of 26 points or better at

O-Levels

Minimum entry requirements for

polytechnic course

When O-Level results are released:

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Meet Criteria

Confirm offer, not

eligible for all other

admissions exercises

Don’t Meet Criteria

Offer revoked, can take part in other

admissions exercises (same as other O-

Level candidates)

60 Applicants 20 succeeded

2016 EAE for West Spring Students

Mass communication

Animation and 3D arts

Business and social enterprise

Business with IT

Business administration

Sports coaching

Sports leisure management

Sports and exercise science

Biotechnology

Applied chemistry

• International business

• Molecular biotechnology

• Digital Game Art and Design

• Accountancy

• Diploma in Oral Health therapy

• Diploma in Food and Beverage

business

• 3D interactive media technology

• Restaurant and Culinary

management

• Health Nutrition Wellness

Courses which the students applied for

Courses which the students applied for

Social work

Law and enforcement

Psychology

Film media and sound

Child psychology and

early education

Nursing

Design in user experience

Network security

Events management

Audio Visual Technology

• Business studies

• International business

• Financial informatics

• Hospitality and tourism

• Nautical studies

• Aeronautical engineering

• Maritime engineering

• Aerospace engineering

• Aerospace electronics

• Aerospace technology

• Aviation management and services

Top Popular Courses Applied for

1. Psychology

2. Child Psychology and Early

Education

3. Business Studies / Business

Administration

4. Mass Communication

5. Events Management

6. Animation and 3D Arts

7. Hospitality and Tourism

EAE Courses our students succeeded in

securing

• Nursing, NYP x 2

• Digital Game Art an Design,

NYP x 1

• Animations, NYP x 1

• Marine Science and Aquaculture, RP x 1

• Biomedical Science, RP x 1

• Visual Effects, NYP x 1

• Social Work, NYP

• Sports and Leisure Management, RP x 1

• Early Childhood Education,

NP x 3

• Tourism and Resort Management, SP x 2

• Business Studies, NP x 1

• Business Administration, SP x 2

• Engineering with Business and Management, NP x1

• Banking, NP x 1

• Integrated Events Management, SP x 1

School Programmes which helped in their

decision-making

Ways to help future cohort of EAE applicants

Write Personal Statements during EL Bridging

Organise more poly and JC talks

Organise more interactions with poly students / seniors

Give talks /workshops on interview skills

Identify interests of students earlier so that they are better able to choose the course of their choice

Organise competitions related to the course (ALP-related)

PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS

Long Journey starting from now

Registration for GCE O Level Examination end Jan 2017

Changes in Subject Combination

One-to-one Parental Consultation

Structured Supplementary and Remediation Programme

Formation of Study Habits from the Beginning

Facilitation of Consultation with Teachers

CCA Stand-down after Term 1, with exception of Aesthetics

Groups going for SYF Arts Presentation, Sports Groups going

for Competition

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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE

NATIONAL EXAMINATION 2017 Strategic Focusing after Mid-year Examination

Mother Tongue Intensive Programme in May

Coursework subjects (Art, D&T, F&N) June holidays

Term 3 Practice Papers on Mondays

Preliminary Examination

One week before Sep break and one week after.

After checking of scripts, time-table changes to 11 am – 2 pm

Until one week before GCE

Night Study Programme

Canteen and library available for study

Subject teachers rostered every night

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HOW PARENTS CAN

HELP THEIR CHILDREN

Keep family bonds strong

Stay positive and encouraging – Active Constructive Responses

Listen to your child’s needs for expression of feelings and aspirations

Consider options of Direct JC Admission / Early Admissions Exercise in June

Talk to your child on current affairs, ask for his opinions and the reasons why he thinks the way he does (for Language Oral practice and Social Studies)

Keep child healthy and balanced in mind and body

Monitor use of Computer/ Smart Phone Time especially for games and social media

Monitor peers he associates with

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Academic expectation

s and challenges

Family relationships

Peer relationships

Online activities (e.g. cyberbullying)

Physical

appearance

Not enough sleep or

poor quality of

sleep

Physical changes

(e.g. puberty)

Adjusting to new

situations

Typical stressors faced by youths Student stress comes from different domains of life

Experiencing stress is normal; at appropriate levels, it can be a

motivator.

The goal is not to eliminate stress; what is more critical is students’

ability to cope with stress and manage negative emotions

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D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S Signals

Some students may find it difficult to ask for help when in distress.

When signs are present :

In combination;

In more extreme forms

Over a prolonged period,

It may be indicative of significant emotional/social distress. Seek help and advice from School Counsellor if in doubt.

Emotion Regulation Skills

Calm down

Observe your emotions

Positive thinking

Explore options

Seek support

Parents Can Support and Help

In 2017, your child particularly needs all the

encouragement, advice and support we can give

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your partnership!