parent engagement talk 10 march 2017

Parent Engagement Talk10 March 2017

Scope of Presentation

1. General School Information

2. Level Specific Information(Academic Matters)

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Our MissionTo provide a well-rounded education in a nurturing environment to prepare Tampinesians for the future

Our VisionA caring community of Learners, Thinkers and

Leaders

Our Motto“Betterment of Self for Society”

Our ValuesIntegrityCourage

AdaptabilityRespect

Excellence (I-CARE)

Values - What guides our decisions

Well-Rounded Education

Cognitive Aesthetics

Moral Physical

Social

Arts Exposure

Arts Assembly

Arts Festival

Learning for Life Programme (LLP)Creative Expressions

Learning Journeys

Quad-Copter Design

Maker Faire Tinkering Sessions

3D Pens

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)Creative Engineering

Solar-Car Design

New in 2017!

Sports & Games

Uniform Groups

Clubs & Societies

Performing Arts Groups

Quality CCA Programmes

Seek assistance of parents to remind

your child to attend CCA regularly.

Guangzhou TripHumanities

Hainan tripStudent Leadership

Trips for International Experience

Macau TripLLP - Aesthetics

Encourage your child to apply!

Project G.E.M.S for LOWER SEC N(T)

G.E.M.S (Grow, Experience and Motivate for Success) represents our efforts to grow confident and future ready N(T) students anchored on school shared values and vital life skills.

Objectives:1) Boost N(T) students to be confident for the future 2) Inspire N(T) students through different experiences 3) Equip N(T) students with different life skills 4) Instil school shared values and sense of belonging in N(T)

students

1. ALP (Applied Learning Programme)2. Exam Preparation Course3. ICT Skills 4. LLP ( Lifelong Learning Programme)5. Life Skills Workshop e.g. Social Etiquette6. Motivational Talks7. NE Visits8. Sports e.g. Archery9. Team Bonding Activities10.VIA11.Presentations and Reflection

G.E.M.S. Activities

Students in action for Project G.E.M.S.

Team Bonding Activity

Visit to Zero Energy Building


Motivational Talk by

Mr Hafiz


ICT Skills

Archery

UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

TPSS FIESTA

Date: 25 Mar, Saturday

provided to your child.

Date: 25 Mar, SaturdayTime: 8.30am to 12.30pm

For additional details, please refer to letter

provided to your child.

Other Key Events for Term 2

• ARTS Festival (T2W2)

• Awards Day 2017 (T2 W3 Tues, 4 Apr)

• Speech Day 2017 (T2 W3 Fri, 7 Apr)

• Student Leaders’ Investiture (T2 W4 Tues 11 Apr)

Termly update letter will be provided to all parents through your child.

ENHANCED PASTORAL CARE NETWORK

Mr Aloysius OngSec 2 SDT Coordinator Form Teachers

Ms Ho LianshiMr Ariff

Discipline Heads

Counsellors + AED (Learning &

Behavioural Support)

STUDENT

Support Structure

Routines and Expectations

A •ATTENDANCE

A •ATTIRE

A •ATTENTION

A •ASSIGNMENT

A •ATTITUDE

5 As

Routines & ExpectationsAttendance

Daily Attendance• Parent/Guardian must call General Office or Form Teacher

if child is absent. • MC must be produced the day child comes back to school.• Please provide documentation (letter or email) if child is

absent for private reasons (no more than 4 letters a semester)

• SNAAPP mobile app is used by the school to monitor students’ attendance and communicate with parents –do log onto the app and switch on notifications!

Routines & Expectations

School Start Time• 7.30am – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday• 8.30am – Tuesday• Please make sure that your child is punctual for school• Seek parents’ partnership to ensure your child is on time and

present • Please note traffic conditions around school in the morning• If child is wilfully late, we seek your understanding that we

will discipline your child appropriately

Attendance


School Timetable• Posted online on school website

• URL: tampinessec.moe.edu.sg

• If there are updates/changes to timetable, we will inform you and post online

• No changes to timetable for Term 2

Attendance

Step 1: Click on ‘Students’

Step 2: Click on Students’

Timetable

Step 3: Click on link to download


Attire

School Attire• Students must adhere to proper school attire and

grooming. This includes hair cut and accessories as well.

• School Uniform – Monday to Thursday• Polo-T or School Uniform – Tuesday• PE/CCA/Class Tee/Polo-T – Dress Down Friday


Attitude & Assignments

Attitude & Assignments• Remind child to adopt a positive attitude towards

learning

• Parents can help to assist FTs in ensuring that your child’s assignments are duly done and submitted on time


Handphone Policy

Reminders• Handphone usage only allowed in HOD Foyer, GO

Foyer, Canteen & School Gates

• Please remind your child to exercise discipline and use their handphone responsibly

BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN EVERY INDIVIDUAL

Scope of Presentation

1. General School Information

2. Level Specific Information(Academic Matters)

Briefing Outline of Academic matters

• Education Progression and Pathways

• Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise

• Academic Support

• Parental Involvement

Education Progression

andPathways

Secondary School Curriculum Sec 1

Sec 2

Sec 3

Sec 4

Begin with the end in mind

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Educational Pathways after N-Levels

Pathways for N(T) Students

Institute of Technical Education • The primary role of ITE is to ensure that its graduates

have the technical knowledge and skills that are relevant to industry.

• ITE is the national authority for the setting of skills standards and the certification of skills in Singapore.

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

For students with an aptitude for

hands-on learning

National ITE Certification

(Nitec)

Higher National ITE Certification (Higher Nitec)

Institute of Technical Education • ITE is a main provider of career and technical

education and key developer of national occupational skills certification and standards to enhance Singapore's workforce competitiveness.

• More than 90 full-time Nitec and Higher Nitec courses• 25,000 students

Applied Learning at ITE • The ITE employs the latest technology and teaching

methods to ensure that its courses stay up to date and relevant to industry demands.

Applied Learning at ITE • The numerous partnerships that the ITE has with key

industry players will lend immediate relevance to the skills picked up, preparing you for the working world.

Different Colleges. Different Niches

Entry into ITE

3 possible ways

After taking the N-level examinations

– Enrol in a NITEC course

After doing well for the N-level examinations

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

(For NA Students)

After taking the O- level

examinations –Enrol in a Higher

NITEC course(For Express or 5NA Students)

Computation of ITE Aggregate Points for NT

Normal Technical Grade

ITE Aggregate Points

A 1B 2C 3D 4U 5

NitecCourse

College Aggregate Cutoff

Entry Requirements

Grade

Aerospace Avionics

ITE College Central

6 a) Mathematicsb) 2 others

subjects

A - D or 1 - 5

Finance Services

ITE College East

10 a) English b) 2 other

subjects

A - D or 1 - 5

Digital Audio and Video Production

ITE College East

9 a) Mathematicsb) 2 other

subjects

A - D or 1 - 5

Examples of Entry Requirements for 2017 Nitec Courses

More Examples of Entry Requirements for 2017 Nitec Courses

Nitec Course College Aggregate Cutoff

Entry Requirements

Grade

Info-Communications Technology (Cloud Computing)

ITE College East

15 a) Mathematics or Science

b) 2 other subjects

A - D or 1 – 5

Visual Effects ITE College Central

12 a) Mathematics or Science

b) 2 other subjects

A - D or 1 – 5

Nursing ITE College East

15 a) English b) Mathematicsc) 1 other subject

A - D or 1 – 5

Electrical Technology (Power & Control)

ITE College East

12 a) Mathematicsb) 2 other

subjects

A - D or 1 - 5

SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATION EXERCISE

Objectives ofSec 3

Subject Combination Exercise

• To offer subject combinations that develop students' potential, based on their interest and ability in learning the subject.

• To meet students’ post-secondary aspirations.

Considerations for Subject Offerings

1. Subject requirements and options for Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE courses.

2. Students’ interests and abilities (based on analysis of students’ performance, and teachers’ & students feedback).

3. Availability of school resources.

Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise Process

1. All students are offered subjects based on consideration of merit (overall sec 2 performance), interest and aptitude(relevant sec 2 subjects)

2. Subject is offered when there is a minimum class size of 8 students, depending on the nature of the subject.

SUBJECT COMBINATION FOR

SEC 3 NORMAL TECHNICAL

3 Normal Technical (6 Subjects)Tentative

Subject no

6 subjects

5 compulsory subjects12345

English LanguageBasic Mother Tongue LanguageMathematicsCPAScience1 Elective subject

6 EBS D & T Music

Subject Combination Exercise Timeline

Mid-Year Exam

Subject Combi

Exercise Briefing

End-of-Year Exam

Subject talk

Online Subject

Combina-tion

Exercise

Release of Subject

Combination Exercise

Result and Appeal

May(Term 2 Week 6)

28 July(Term 3 Week 5)

October October October November

Criteria for Lateral Transfer from 2NT to 2NA– Overall Average for all subjects ≥ 70푚푎푟푘푠

Criteria for Lateral Transfer from 3NT to 3NA– Overall Average for all subjects ≥ 70푚푎푟푘푠

Lateral Transfers

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

PROGRAMMES

Stretch & Boost Program (SBP)-selected pupils

Boost Programme:– Programme for subject teachers to provide academic

support to enable students to work towards theiracademic targets.

Stretch Programme:– Programme to stretch students’ academic potential,

and to expose them to more academic experiencesand opportunities.

Homework Policy

The purpose of assigning homework tostudents is to help them consolidate theirlearning and to adequately prepare themfor the next stage of their learning.

Assessment StructureCA1[15%]

SA1[25%]

CA2[15%]

SA2[45%]

MST 1Class test 1 Mid-Year

Exam MST 2 Class Test 2

End-of-Year Exam

MCs are to be submitted if students are absent from assessments

Assessment Period

Term/Week Date EventTerm 2

Week 1,220-29 March Class Test 1

Term 2Week 7,8

26-28 Apr1-9 May

Mid-Year Examination

Term 3Week 6/Week 8

31July -3 Aug 14 Aug-15 Aug

Milestone Test 2

Term 4Week 3,4,5

28 Sep – 29 Sep4 – 12 Oct

End-Of-Year Examination

Parental Involvement

School Information

Parental Support- Communicate with your child daily.

- Communicate with your child’s FTs and Subject teachers to find out more about his/ her progress in school.

- Monitor your child’s learning, homework completion and usage of digital devices.

- Guide your child to develop a routine that allows him/ her to have ample revision time and rest.

- Encourage your child to take ownership of his or her learning.

- Ensuring that your child takes part in all school activities such as co-curricular activities and school events.

Parental Support

Guidance and InformationeCareers.sg

eCareers.sg – Browse Occupations

ecareers.sg –https://ecareers.sg/G_Login_SG/ecareersLogin.asp

ITE – https://www.ite.edu.sg/

Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme (eNFP) / 3 year Nitec programme –https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-cut-off-points/

We look forward to partnering you as we work together in

achieving the desired student outcomes for your child!

Please give us your feedback so that we can continually improve and/or affirm the school’s direction in designing the session for you.

(1) Approach our student representative for

a hardcopy form

(2) Complete the online form at

https://tinyurl.com/zv2mqnl

(3) Scan the QR code on the left and

complete the online form

Thank you.

Thank you!

parent engagement talk 10 march 2017

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