st anthony’s canossian secondary · 2018-01-11 · • managing the humanities hod humanities,...

St Anthony’s Canossian

Secondary

Sec 1 Parents’ Night

What we hope to achieve this evening

• Familiarise parents with Teaching and Learning

in SACSS

• Strengthen connections between parents and

form teachers

• Synergize the efforts of parents and the school

so we can work together to support the

development of our girls

All slides for tonight are available on the school

website via the URL below:

http://bit.ly/2CPnxfs

Programme

• Prayer & Ethos of school Sr Christina

• Transition to Secondary One Vice Principal, Mdm Yee

• Principal’s Address Principal, Mdm Mak

• Managing the Humanities HOD Humanities, Mdm Rasheada

• Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) SH PE, Ms Ng Shilin

• Discipline in SACSS HOD Discipline, Mr Anwar

• Partners in Education: Canossian

Co-Educators (CCE)Chairperson CCE,

• Question & Answer Year Head (Lower Sec), Ms Teo

• Interaction with Form Teachers

Prayer

God beyond all names

in whom we live and move and have

our being, inspire us with wisdom and

love.

May we remember that life is more than making

a living.

May we guide our children to lead meaningful

and purposeful lives serving family and society.

This prayer we make in Jesus name.

Amen.

• Morning reflection, Quiet Time & Morning

Prayer

• Official events

– Beginning of the Year School Mass

– Celebration of Life & Mission of St Magdalene of

Canossa – our Foundress in conjunction with

Investiture of Student Council

– Celebration of Life & Mission of St Anthony of

Padua – our Patron Saint in conjunction with

Investiture of Catholic Activities Council

School Ethos & Practices

•A spirituality that is inclusive and all

embracing of universal values

•Appreciation and respect for all traditions

Unique & Universal

Transition to Sec 1

Mdm Yee

Vice Principal

From Primary to Secondary

* Longer curriculum hours/school day

* Development journey of teenagers

* More subjects

* Compulsory CCA participation

* New environment

- physical

- social

More SubjectsExpress and NA NT

English

MTL

Maths

Science

Art

Music

PE

CCE

English

MTL

Maths

Science

Art

Music

PE

CCE

Social Studies

NEW !!!!

Design & Technology (D&T)

Drama

English Literature

Food & Consumer Education (FCE)

Geography

Higher Art/ Higher Music (Exp)

History

NEW !!!!

Computer Applications

Design & Technology (D&T)

Drama

Food & Consumer Education (FCE)

Weighting for Assessments

Class tests & Assignments

Mid-year Exam

Common / Class tests & Assignments

End-of-Year Exam

CA1(%) SA1(%) CA2(%) SA2(%)

15 30 15 40

Note :

• Except for Geography, History and subjects with coursework; such as Art, Music,

Drama, FCE and D&T.

• Assessment weighting for Geography & History can be found in Information

Booklet, Pg. 16

• Assessment weighting for subjects with coursework will be addressed by subject

teachers

• Common Tests for Sec 1s will be conducted only in Semester 2; from

30 July – 3 August 2018

Progression after Sec 1

Sec 2 Express Sec 2 NA Sec 2 NT



• For lateral transfers to a more demanding stream Student must

achieve at least 70% for ALL subjects


Criteria for Promotion to Sec 2

Sec 1E

Pass in English Language

AND

Pass in overall percentage

Sec 1N(A)

Grade 5 or better in English Language

AND

2 other subjects

(English Language – FAIL)

Grade 5 or better in

4 subjects

Sec 1N(T)

Grade D or better in

2 subjects one of which is English Language or

Mathematics

Academic Support Programmes

• Smaller teacher-student ratio for some subjects

and classes

• Subject-based banding for students who qualify

• Enrichment and stretch programmes for Maths

and Science

• Consultation after school

• Remediation after school

• Academic Support programmes for Hearing-

Impaired students

Parents,

our Supportive Partners

The Key Link to a great

Partnership:

Form Teachers

School–Parents

Communication

Form

Teachers

School

website

Parents’

Briefings

School

emailParent-Teacher

Conference

The Canossian

Students’ Planner

CORRI

Connections

Principal’s Address

Mdm Mak

Humanities

Mdm Rasheada Begam

HOD Humanities

Highlights

• Content

• Assessment

• What can you do to help your daughters?

Lower Secondary Humanities

• Subjects

i. History ,

ii. Geography,

iii. Literature,

iv. Social Studies (NT)

Content (Info Booklet, Text Book)

Social Studies (Sec 1NT)

1 Living in a Multicultural Society

2 Responding to Migration

History

(Sec 1E /1NA)

1 Tracing Singapore’s Origins

2 Life in Colonial Singapore

Geography (Sec 1E/1NA)

Environment and Resources

1Tropical Rainforest: How can we save the rainforest?

2 Water supply: Will our taps run dry?

3Energy: How can we avoid an energy crisis?(For Express Course only)

Content

• Inquiry-Based Approach : Through Questions

• Using sources as evidence

• Skills-based

• Textbooks may be difficult for the new Sec 1 students

Assessment

• NO EXAM

Class TestGraded Assignment

Geographical / Historical Investigation(NA/EXPRESS)

Assessment(re: Information Booklet Pg 16)

Assessment(re: Information Booklet Pg 13)

Social Studies (1NT) History (1E /1NA) Geography (1E/1NA)

1. Course book Activities

1 Chapter Tasks 1 Issue-Based Tasks

2Source-based Questions

2Short Answer Questions

2.Performance Tasks

3 Structured Essay 3 Structured Questions

4Historical Investigation

4Geographical Investigation

Historical / Geographical

Investigations• Project

• Work also done in class

• Both Individual and Group Assessment : 30%

• Working in group is important

Sec 1 GI : Water Testing at the Canal near the school

• Taken from an Upper Sec Geography Elective Paper

• Exposure in Lower Sec Geography Investigation Project

Sample of Compulsory Fieldwork Question

1(a)

Study Source A

What does Source A tell you about Chinese coolies in

colonial Singapore?

[4]

(b) Study Source B.

What can you infer from Source B about the Chinese

immigrants who came to colonial Singapore?

[5]

(c)

Study Source C.

What does Source C tell you about the Straits Chinese in

colonial Singapore?[5]

(d)Study Sources D and E.

In what ways are these two sources different?[6]

Section A: Sample of Source-based Question –

History (E/NA)

Section B : Sample of Structured-

Essay Question

2 This question is on the founding anddevelopment of Singapore as a British tradingsettlement in the 19th century.

10 m

(a) State two events in the early 19th century thatcontributed to Singapore’s founding anddevelopment as a British trading settlement.

[3]

(b) Explain three reasons why Singapore waschosen as a British trading port.

[7]

Sample: NT Graded Performance Task

How can parents help ?

• Ensure that her attendance at school is regular

– 5 periods (History & Geography)

• Encourage her to read the textbooks before the lesson

• Make Reading a habit

• Ensure that homework is completed

Co-Curricular Activities

Ms Ng Shilin

SH PEOn behalf of:

Mr Jimmy Choo, SH CCA

CCA FOR your child ….

• Holistic Education

• Broad and deep foundation for lifelong learning

• Development of values and life skills

• Discover their strengths, interests and talents,

beyond the academics

WHO she is MATTERS!

CCA FOR your child

Published on 31 Dec 2013

‘It is not the CCA participation per se that

enhances the educational outcomes. It is the

fact that the activity provides skills, strengths,

networks and support, plus social and personal

rewards.’

CCA Grades

LEAPS 2.0 (refer to Information Booklet Pg 29)

• Recognition of learning and attainment in the Co-

Curriculum

• Four domains –Leadership, Achievement, Participation,

Service

• Co-curricular attainment as bonus points

Co-Curricular Attainment

Excellent

(2 bonus points)

Good

(1 bonus point)

Fair

At the end of the graduating year, the level of attainment

will be converted to a bonus point(s) which can be used for

admission to JC / Polytechnic / Millennia Institute/ITE

CCA AttainmentPossible Combinations

(LeAPS)

Excellent (2 bonus points) 4333, 3433, 3343, 3334

Good (1 bonus point) 1222, 2122, 2212, 2221

1123, 1132, 1231, 1321, 2311,

3211

1114, 1141, 1411, 4111

Fair 0123, 0444, , 1055 etc

Example: Student A

Academic Aggregate Score (L1R4 or L1R5) is 14 points.

CCA Attainment is Excellent Grade.

Therefore overall Aggregate Score will be 14 – 2 = 12 points

• CCA participation in school is compulsory for all

students

• Students must maintain 75% attendance rate per

year

• Transfer of CCA will only be processed in

January of every year (except for medical cases)

SACSS CCA POLICY

• MC must be provided if child is absent from

CCA

• Not more than 3 parents’ letter per YEAR

• For long term MC, please consider a change

of CCA

SACSS CCA POLICY

22 Main CCAs

8 Performing Arts 6 Sports & Games

6 Clubs & Societies 2 Uniformed Groups

2nd CCA / Interest Group

Handball

Football

CCA in SACSS

PERFORMING ARTS

1. ANGKLUNG

2. CHOIR

3. CONCERT BAND

4. DRAMA

5. GUITAR ENSEMBLE

6. INDIAN DANCE

7. MODERN DANCE

8. PERCUSSION BAND

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

1. DIGITAL MEDIA CLUB

2. CHINESE CULTURAL SOCIETY

3. DEBATE AND ORATORICAL SOCIETY

4. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

5. MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY

6. ST MAGDALENE’S CLUB (SEC 2s to 5s)

SPORTS & GAMES

1. BADMINTON

2. FLOORBALL

3. NETBALL

4. TENNIS

5. TAEKWANDO

6. TRACK AND FIELD

UNIFORMED GROUPS

1. GIRL GUIDES

2. NATIONAL CIVIL DEFENCE CADET

CORPS (NEW CCA)

4 Jan

CCA Showcase and Displays

5 to 12 Jan

CCA Experience and Trials Week

16 Jan

Release of CCA trials results

16 to 17 Jan

CCA online selection

Week 4, Tuesday 23 Jan

CCA allocation results, CCA begins (bring along PE attire)

CCA Orientation, Selection & Allocation

Step 1: Access SACSS Website for the link to

AsknLearn portal

Step 2: Log in using IC no.

Step 3: Choose *5 CCAs and rank them according to

preference * At least 1 Uniform Group

CCA Online Selection via AsknLearn Portal

Step 4: Click ‘Submit’

CCA Online Selection via AsknLearn Portal

Final Submission date:

17 JAN (WEDNESDAY)

2359h

PARENTS AS PARTNERS

Discuss with your child

• Interest level? Real interest vs Peers’

Interest?

• Commitment to training

• Making informed choices

Support your child,

be her biggest fan!

Thank You

Discipline in SACSS

Mr Anwar

Discipline Master

THE RESPONSIBLE THINKING PROCESS (RTP):

Process of addressing misbehaviour through questioning

instead of blaming.

RESTORATIVE PRACTICES (RP):

Process of conferencing all parties involve to address

misbehaviour and how to move forward.

SACSS Discipline : RTP & RP

Discipline Flowchart

Acts of Misconduct

School ShoesAcceptable Not Acceptable

Canvas - White only

- Low cut

- All other colours

- High cut (even in white)

Sport

Shoes

- Predominant colours: White, black, grey,

navy blue

- Low cut

- All other base colours

- High cut

Mobile Phone Policy

• Switched off and kept in bags during curriculum hours

(class, CCA and remedial lessons)

• Phone Zones – Canteen, Café, Sheltered Court

Pick-Up Point, Bookshop, Field

• Confiscated mobile phones can be collected at Rcube

at the end of the final lesson of the day

Disciplinary Issues• Latecoming – at MPH by 7:30am

Disciplinary Issues

• Cyber issues / cyberbullying / cyber abuse etc.

Platforms: Instagram, Bigo, Snapchat, Whatsapp

Do monitor children’s online activities.

The Discipline Committee

Mr Anwarul Haq HOD Discipline

Ms Tiffany Cheok SH Discipline, Lower Sec TIC

Mrs Mary Ann Joseph Upper Sec TIC

Ms Nurul Huda Lower Sec TIC

Ms Li Wei Upper Sec TIC

Ms Amanda Quah Upper Sec TIC

Ms Nurul Aliah Lower Sec TIC

After School Engagement (ASE): St Francis’ Room

Objective: To engage students meaningfully in a fun and safe

environment

Target: Students without adult home supervision after school

After School Engagement (ASE):

St Francis’ Room

Opening hours:

1.45pm – 4.30pm

(non CCA days – Mon, Tue, Thurs)

Please approach Ms Shirlyn Loh, Ms Nurfaeza or Mr Anwar

for further information.

Working hand in hand in

developing values

presented by:

Ms Susan Peh/ Chairperson 2018

Ms Djamila Burgos/ Chairperson 2017

with diversereligious and

cultural

background

Parents &

Associate

Parents

Different walks of life

With varied interests and

areas of expertise

Coming TOGETHER to …..

Our Vision

To provide a nurturing educational

environment for the development

of the girls and our daughters.

Building on Trust, Partnering as One

The home, school and

community must work

together in mutual trust,

respect and

understanding.

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/parents-in-education/how-can-parents-be-involved

PARENTS SCHOOL

Building on Trust, Partnering as One

• Effective parenting CANNOT occur in isolation

from the school.

• There are many levels of involvement and

support that parents can give.

• Partner the school as best as you can to ensure

their child’s development is on track.

• Better idea of the school’s policies and

programmes.

• Build and sustain strong home-school

relationships.

JogathonSUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

Mother’s/ Father’s Day Sales

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

Foundress Day


Easter Art & Craft


Sports Day


NT Workshop


Teachers’ Day


SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTSSAC Blaze – Food and Fun Fair

Celebrating Racial Harmony Day


Gardening



Prom Night 2017

CCE Interaction Sessions

CCE Appreciation Day/ Terrarium Workshop

Upcoming events of 2018

▪ Breakfast Interaction session (January)

▪ Gardening (Every Tuesday Morning)

▪ Enrichment class for NT students

▪ Jogathon (March)

▪ Mother’s Day/ Father’s Day (April)

▪ Racial Harmony Day (July)

▪ Youth Day Celebration (July)

▪ Sports Day (Aug)

▪ Teacher’s Day Celebrations (September)

▪ Prom Night (November)

▪ CCE Appreciation Session (November)

Canossian Co-Educators’

Philosophy is based on ..

•The foundation set by St. Magdalene of Canossa,

F.D.C.C (1774–1835)

Many of the same

values and

principles shared

by many religions

around the world.

Canossian Co-Educators

Role Models for our girls

Bonding

From Our Past Experience

• Contributing back to school and service to others

• Role Modeling

• Demonstrating respect and trust in the school

• Building and sustaining stronger relationships with

the school

• Daughters appreciate the time and effort spent

Come JOIN US as a

Canossian Co-Educator

(CCE)

Today!

Email: [email protected]

Question

&

Answer

Question ResponseAcademic Matters

How will the school assist students who

are from non-affiliated schools to

integrate those who are from affiliated

schools?

3 Days’ Orientation, where the focus is on helping students build

relationships with each other and with their teachers.

In class, Form Teachers consciously integrate such students with

students from other schools.

Buddies are assigned to help them integrate

Does the school offer HCL? No we do not offer at the Lower Secondary level due to manpower

constraints and small numbers of candidates. At present students offered

HCL will go to Ngee Ann Sec school for lessons on Tuesdays and

Wednesdays.

Students may also offer HCL after Sec 1 if they meet the criteria. Please

refer to Information Booklet (Pg …)

When will students receive their EZ-

link?

Transitlink will issue out secondary school students’ EZ-link cards in April

2018.

Till then students may continue to use their primary school cards.

They will however have to top up their cards with the secondary school

monthly concession fare. It is an offence to top up with the primary

school concession fare when they are in secondary school.

Form

Teachers’

Interaction

Time

1.1

Ms Sandy LeeMr Muhd Nasiruddin R Mr Terence Yap

Ms Shona Chow

Assistant Year Head

1.2

Ms Nurfaeza Rahmat Ms Nicky Phua

Ms Amanda QuahMs Tan Poh Hoon

1.3

Ms Cheryl Ng

Mr Tan Zijing

1.5

Ms Shirlyn Loh Mrs Joseph Philip

1.6

Ms Aileen Tan Mr Michael Ee Ms Caleen Goh

1.7

Ms Charlene LeeMdm Wu Lin Ms Nur Taib

1.8

Mr Mohd Said Ms Nicole Quek

SH Student Leadership

Ms Michelle Goon

Thank You

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