secondary two streaming talk sec 2 nt 19 april 2013, 6.30-8.30pm
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SECONDARY TWO STREAMING TALK Sec 2 NT 19 April 2013, 6.30-8.30pm. Mr Seet Tiat Hee Principal. Ms Jennifer Wong Vice-Principal. Mr Steve Ow Vice-Principal. Introduction of School Leaders. Mdm Maslinni HOD/MT. Mr Michael Low HOD/EL. Mr Lee Hon Yen HOD/Science. Mdm Norhafiani - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
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
• 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…