2014 SEC ONE PARENTS’ ORIENTATION

2014 SEC ONE PARENTS’

ORIENTATION

TODAY’S PROGRAMME

A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Time (hrs) Programme Venue

0720 Flag-raising Ceremony Hall

0740 Principal’s Welcome Address Auditorium

0755 Introduction of KPs by Principal

0800 Introduction to Sec 1 Yearhead

Subjects offered at Bedok View

CCA Policy

Financial Matters

Family Matters @ School

PSG

0840 Question and Answer Session

0900 Parenting Talk: Transition to Secondary One English: Auditorium

Mandarin: Library

1015 Break (to coincide with Sec One recess)

Food catered for parents

Outside Auditorium

1100 School Tour Auditorium

1130 End of Programme Auditorium

Sec 1 Year Head

Ms Wong Yin Mei

Subjects Offered

Difference between Primary School and Secondary School Subjects

No Subject Examinable/Not Examinable1 English Written Exam

2 Mathematics Written Exam

3 Science Written Exam

4 Mother Tongue Written Exam

5 Art Non-examinable

6 Music Non-examinable

7 Health Education Non-examinable

8 Social Studies Non-examinable

9 PE Non-examinable

Sec 1 Express & Normal AcademicNo Subject Semester 1 (Mid-Year) Semester 2 (End-of-Year)1 English Drama Project Written Exam

2 Mathematics Written Exam Written Exam

3 Lower Sec Science Written Exam Written Exam

4 Mother Tongue Written Exam Written Exam

5 Literature Drama Project Written Exam

6 Geography Written Exam

7 History Written Exam

8 Art Exam Exam

9 Design & Technology Project

10 Food & Nutrition Project

11 Music Non-examinable Non-examinable

12 PE Non-examinable Non-examinable

13 Character & Citizenship Education Non-examinable Non-examinable

Sec 1 Normal TechnicalNo Subject Semester 1 (Mid-

Year)Semester 2 (End-of-Year)

1 English Drama Project Written Exam

2 Mathematics Written Exam Written Exam

3 Science Written Exam Written Exam

4 Basic Mother Tongue Written Exam Written Exam

5 Computer Applications Written Exam Written Exam

6 Design & Technology Project

7 Food & Nutrition Project

8 Art Project Project

9 Social Studies Non-examinable Non-examinable

10 PE Non-examinable Non-examinable

11 Music Non-examinable Non-examinable

12 Applied Theatre Programme Non-examinable Non-examinable

13 Character & Citizenship Education Non-examinable Non-examinable

Subjects offered at Sec 3E (2014)

English Mathematics Science Humanities Craft & Technology

Literature Additional Mathematics

Physics Geography Art

Biology Combined Hum (Social Studies & History Elective)

Design & Technology

Chemistry Combined Hum (Social Studies & Geog Elective)

Food & Nutrition

Science (Physics & Chemistry)

Science (Biology & Chemistry)

Subjects offered at Sec 3NA (2014)

Mathematics Science Humanities Craft & Technology

Additional Mathematics

Science (Physics & Chemistry)

Combined Hum (Social Studies & Geog Elective)

Art

Principles of Account

Design & Technology

Food & Nutrition

Subjects offered at Sec 3NT (2014)

Science Craft & Technology

Science Elements of Business Studies

Design & Technology

Music

CCA BriefingCCA Briefingfor 2014for 2014

0HOD PE & CCA – Mr Steven Su0SH CCA – Mrs Lena Tiu

Copyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.

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CCA Objectives in BVCCA Objectives in BV

1. To provide students with a platform to discover their interests and talents.

2. To progressively develop CCA-specific knowledge, skills, values and attitudes through sustained participation in CCA.

3. To provide a holistic and balanced education for students to learn core values, social and emotional competencies and the emerging 21st Century Competencies.


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CCA Objectives in BVCCA Objectives in BV

4. To emphasise social interaction by providing a common space for friendships and social integration amongst students of diverse backgrounds.

5. To develop a sense of identity and belonging to the school.


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Clubs and SocietiesClubs and SocietiesService Learning Club

Infocomm Club


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Physical SportsPhysical Sports

Badminton

Boys OnlyFootball

Sepak Takraw

Netball Girls Only

BasketballBoys & Girls

Track & Field


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Uniformed Groups (UG)Uniformed Groups (UG)

Girl GuidesGirls Only

NCC (Land) Girls

NCC (Land) Boys Boys Only

NPCC

Boys & GirlsSt John Ambulance Brigade


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Visual & Performing Visual & Performing Arts GroupsArts Groups

Angklung & Kulintang

Choir

Concert Band

English Drama

Guzheng

Modern Dance


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CCA Policy in BVCCA Policy in BV

• CCA participation is compulsory for all students in secondary schools with at least ONE CCA.

• Allocation of CCA is based on Interest, Talent and School Needs.

• Attendance is compulsory and important.

• CCA activities will be suspended 2 weeks before Semester 1 and 2 Examinations.


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CCA Policy in BVCCA Policy in BV

• School will assess requests for a change of CCA from students in the mandatory CCA on a case by case basis, and may allow for one change in CCA either at the end of Secondary One or Secondary Two.

• For non-mandatory CCA, students can only opt for a change at the beginning of each academic year.

Integrity, the Foundation . People, our Focus . Learning, our Passion . Excellence, our Pursuit


A Holistic Education for Secondary School

Students - LEAPS 2.0

Bedok View Secondary School


• Co-Curricular Programmes

– 4 structured programmes that complement the academic curriculum

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

Student Leadership

Development

Values In Action (VIA)

Enrichment & Lifeskills

Programme


• Co-Curricular Programmes support the holistic development of the child

– Provides multiple avenues to nurture students to prepare them for their future work and life

Character & Values

Social-Emotional Competencies

21st Century Competencies

Interests & Talents


• Role of Parents in the

holistic development of your child

– Reinforcement of values, life skills, interests and strengths at home


LEAPS 2.0

Recognition System for Co-Curricular Attainment


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AAchievementchievement

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LEAPS 2.0 DOMAINS– to recognise

students’ holistic development


• LEAPS 2.0

– 4 domains has levels of attainment: 1 - 5

Participation Achievement Leadership Service


• LEAPS 2.0

– Enrichment domain complements the other domains for students’ holistic development

– Will be recognised in School Graduation Certificate

– Will not have levels of attainment


• Participation– Affirms students’ sustained development in school-based

CCA throughout secondary school– Student can choose from Sports, Arts, Uniformed Groups,

Clubs and Societies

• Achievement– Affirms students’ character development and efforts in

representing the school/external organisations in events– Students diverse interests and talents are recognised as

events can go beyond CCA and beyond school

Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains


Participation Domain in LEAPS 2.0

• At least 75% attendance each year – Levels 1 – 4:

• Participation in a CCA for 2 to 5 years

– Levels 4 – 5: • Continuous involvement in the same CCA for 4 or 5 years

– Levels 3 – 5: • Exemplary conduct and active contribution in CCA with at

least 3 years of participation in any CCA


Achievement Domain in LEAPS 2.0

Representation• Level 1:

– Represent class / house / CCA (Intra-school)

Representation/Accomplishment• Levels 2 – 4:

– Representation school or external organisation in an event

– Accomplishment in an event represented

– Levels increase with no. of years of representation/accomplishment

• Level 5: – Represent/accomplish Singapore / MOE / Singapore Schools / National

Project of Excellence (NPOE) / UG HQ in international UG competitions


• Leadership– Affirms students’ development as a leader– Students are developed through leadership modules,

National Youth Achievement Award and leadership positions.

• Service– Affirms students’ contributions to the community and

development as responsible and active citizens– Students serve the community through schools’ Values-In-

Action programmes

Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains


Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2.0

• Level 1:– Completed 2 modules on leadership

• Levels 2 – 3:– National Youth Achievement Award:

– Level 2: Bronze

– Level 3: Silver and above

• Levels 2 – 5:– Recognition of progressive student leadership

development through leadership positions


• Level 1 – 4:

Highest level attained in either:– Number of hours of service– Number of VIA projects– A combination of both

• Level 5: – VIA project:

• Student-initiated• Impacts the community beyond the school

Service Domain in LEAPS 2.0



HOW TO SUPPORT MY CHILD’S HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT


Is my child able to cope?

How can I help to support him/her in the learning

pursuits?

Supporting the Supporting the Holistic Holistic DevelopmentDevelopment of my Child of my Child

How does my child want to pursue this development?

What are the possible opportunities that can help support this development?

What is my child interested in?

What is my child good at?

What kind of person does my child want to be?

How can I reinforce my child's learning of values and life skills in

his /her Co-Curricular Programmes?

Financial Matters

Finance and Administration

• Breakages in classrooms –

students to pay

• Counter Collection – new timing

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

8 am to 3.00 pm

(closed for lunch from 11.30 am to 1.00

pm)

Eve of holidays – 8 am to 10 am.


Temperature Taking Exercise – Tuesday, 7 January 2014

• Purchase of clinical thermometers @ GO counter after school hours to 3.00 pm on

Thursday, 2 January; Friday, 3 January and Monday 6 January

• Temperature taking costs $2 per reading

• Remind students to bring their thermometers to Parade Square for

assembly.


Acknowledgement and

Payment Form (returns

from parents)• Ensure duly signed and dated

• Any cancellations or amendments

are initialled

• Cash amount / cheque amount filled

in properly with cheque number if

applicable

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PAYMENT FORM

PAYMENT FOR SCHOOL NOTIFICATION NO: 004/2014 – School’s letter dated 1 February 2014 refers.

Pupil’s Name

:

Jennifer TAN Junior

Level/Class : Sec 1E3

Identification No. : S1234567G

$ 46 I hereby authorize the school to deduct this amount from my child’s edusave

account for pay for the CSI Science Enrichment Programme.

$ I hereby agree to pay this amount for my child’s participation for the CSI

Science Enrichment Programme.

For Cash or Cheque payments: (Cheque to be made payable to BEDOK VIEW

SECONDARY SCHOOL and duly crossed. Do not post-date.)

Cash amount :

Cheque No. and

Amount :

I am aware that students who do not attend the programme eventually will not receive a

refund. Students who willfully absent themselves without valid reasons would also need to

pay for the school’s subsidy.

In the case of an emergency, please contact (Kindly amend if information is incorrect):

Name : Jennifer TAN

Contact 1 : 67846178

Contact 2 : 96906534

Contact 3 : 96309371

________________________________________________________________________

Signature (Parent / Guardian)* Date


1. Financially Assistance SchemeCriteriaBenefitsHow to applyNeu PC

2. InsuranceStudents’ Protection PlanCompulsory Sports Injury Top-Up

3. No Refund Policy4. Non Payment of School Fees5. Changes in Personal Particulars6. Language Portals7. Purchase of school uniforms and

textbooks

Family Matters

@ School

CALENDAR OF EVENTS



Event Date Time Teacher i/c Remarks

CCA Orientation and Exhibition Mon 6 Jan

1430 hrs Mr. Steven Su Mrs. Lena Tiu

MTL Fortnight Mon 27 Jan toWed 29 Jan

0725 to 1340 hrs Mr. Desmond Phoa

Chinese New Year Celebrations Thur 30 Jan

0725 to 1230 hrs Mr. Desmond Phoa

Chinese New Year Fri 31 JanSat 1 FebMon 3 Feb

Public Holiday School Holiday

Total Defence Day Commemoration Fri 14 Feb

0725 to 1230 hrs Ms. Deepa

Common Test 1

Mon 17 Feb to Fri 28 Feb

Ms. Wee Yee Yun Refer to individual class schedule for details

Class Leaders’ Investiture

Mon 3 March 0820 to 0930 hrs Mr. Benjamin Low

Speech Day Rehearsal 1 Thur 6 Mar

1430 to 1830 hrs Ms. Deepa

Level Camps Wed 12 Mar toFri 14 Mar

Sec 1: Ms. Wong Yin Mei Sec 2: Ms. Irdawaty Sec 3: Mr. Lee Khai Yin Sec 4/5: Mr. Desmond Phoa/Mr Steven Teo

Term 1 Holiday Sat 15 Mar to Sun 23 Mar

Whole school events

FAMILY MATTERS@SCHOOL



No Topic And Synopsis For Whom Date & Time

Please cross

(X)1. Orientation & Parenting Talk on “Transition to Sec 1”

*(English/Mandarin) Synopsis: Sharing on school’s policy, subjects offered in Bedok View, CCA Policy and Parenting Talk on “Transition to Sec 1”.

Sec 1 Parents 2/1/14

0740hrs-1130hrs

( )

2. Parents Support Group (PSG) Welcome Lunch Induction Programme for parents who will like to find out more about the PSG

All Parents 11/1/14

1100hrs- 1300hrs

( )

3. Pineapple Tarts Baking & Parenting Talk on “Communicating with teens” (English) This parent/child bonding session includes a pineapple tart baking session and a parenting talk.

Synopsis:• Understand typical teen mindset & worldview• Teen developmental cycle and communication pattern • Communication at teen level• Common hurdles to effective communication with youth

All parents and their

child

(limited to 15 parent/child pair only)

18/1/14

0900hrs-1200hrs

( )

SEC 1 BREAKFAST TALKS

Engage parents in dialogues concerning school issues

Principal & Sec 1 Year Head

Date: Term 2 Weeks 1 to 3 (Mondays) Time: 0720 to 0820 hrs Venue: Library

Details in the letters to be issued at a later date



Parenting Talk

PARENTING TALK

Transition to Secondary One

English: Auditorium Mandarin: Library

Please return to the Auditorium for refreshment after the talk

Break coincides with Sec One recess



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2014 SEC ONE PARENTS’ ORIENTATION