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Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)
2017 SECONDARY 1 ORIENTATION
Anglo-Chinese SchoolBrief History
•Founder: Bishop William Fitzjames Oldham•Founded: 1 March 1886•First School: A shop house with 13 students•Today: 7 units in the ACS Family of Schools
•ACS (Barker Road): 1994
New Barker Road Campus: 2003
ACS Philosophy of Education
Holistic and Broad-Based: striking a balance between the academic and
non-academic
Our Beliefs:
● God is our Strength and Provider
● There is strength in diversity
● We can bring out the best in everyone
● We are called to serve God, nation and community
ACS (Barker Road)
Outcomes of An ACS(BR) Education:
The ACS(BR) Gentleman
Academic Achievements
● An ACS (BR) gentleman seeks to acquire
● Knowledge and engage in critical Thinking
Achieves academic progress
Strength of Character● An ACS (BR) gentleman acts justly based on moral Ethics
● Internalises school values (The Barker Way) and
social-emotional competencies
● Demonstrates competency in lifeskills (including 21st
Century Skills)
● Moulds his character through CCA and CDP
Outcomes of An ACS(BR) Education:
The ACS(BR) Gentleman
Outcome of An ACS(BR) Education:
The ACS(BR) Gentleman
Christian Service
● An ACS (BR) gentleman Leads through service
● Service to all: Servant Leadership
● Service to class, CCA and school
● Service to Community
● Service to Nation
Student’s Creed
By the grace of God,I am here to learn about life and how I should
develop my talentsTo serve my God, my country and my school.
I shall learn to sharpen my mind, stretch my intellect, and learn to love learning
I shall learn to love and respect my parents,my teachers and everyone else whose life touches mine.
I shall endeavour to give of my best in every trial and weather each storm that life throws at me
With faith in God, hope in my heart and love for one another
Year Head (Sec 1 & 3)
SH Learning Technologies Sec 1 Level Dean
Mr. Desmond Lim
Mdm. Koh Poh Li
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
School Leaders
Vice-Principal : Mrs Aw Meng [email protected]
Vice-Principal : Mr Jeffrey [email protected]
Middle ManagementLead Teacher English & Literature(Covering HOD )
HOD Humanities
Ms Celine Teo
Ms Florence Lee
HOD Mother Tongue
HOD Mathematics
Ms Cynthia Tan
Mr. Peh Chin Cheok
HOD Science Ms. Ho Seok Lay
HOD Data and Systems Management Mr. Timothy Wong
HOD Student Development Ms Alice Wang
HOD Learning Technologies Mr Toh Hun Khim
Sec 1 Posting 2017Express : Feeder 188 - 247Non-Feeder 241 – 248Average : 221
Normal (Academic) : Feeder 155 - 198Non-Feeder 187 - 197Average : 186
Normal (Technical) : Feeder 126 - 151Non-Feeder 137 - 159Average : 146
Talent Development Programme• Every ACS (Barker Rd) Student has a talent• The school will help to identify his talent & help him
develop it further.• Domains:
- Cognitive- Physical- Aesthetic- Leadership- Entrepreneurship
Highly Effective Youth (HEY) Programme
Providing students with opportunities to develop themselves, both in character building and academic areas
Guiding students in the area of post secondary education
Building students’ confidence through competitions and events
Highly Effective Youth (HEY) Programme
Taiko Drums
Dinner for Parents
Student Leadership Development Programme• Vision: Every ACSian can Lead and will be given a chance
to Lead
• Based on Principles of Servant Leadership
• Baseline leadership H3 lessons provided for all students in the school.
• Breadth & Depth of Opportunities: Progressive leadership opportunities in the form of Outdoor Camps, Leadership Camps, Subject Reps, CCE Ambassadors, Class Monitors, Peer Leaders for Orientation, CCA Leaders, Prefects, Student Council
• Student Leadership Tracking System to facilitate spread of leadership opportunities
MOE Art Education Programme WHAT• 4-year programme starting in Term 2 of 2017• Eligible only for Sec 1 Express students • Students sit for GCE O-Level Higher Art exams• Weekly lessons at NJCHOW• Entry requirements: refer to ART EP • Application forms can be obtained from the General Office• Submit applications to:
– Art Teacher: Ms Pearlyn Khoo ([email protected])
– Acting SH (Aesthetics): Ms Ho Jia Yan ([email protected])
WHEN• DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRI, 13 JANUARY 2017
nTrix System● Attendance records● Results of tests
How to Login:- Home Page of School Website
Parents: Login details will be sent to email address by end Week 2.
* From Week 3 of school onwards.
Monitoring your Child
Monitoring your Child
Access from:https://sites.google.com/a/acsbr.org/academic-calendars/
Or School Website > School Information > Level and Class Calendars
* From Week 3 of school onwards.
● Academic Calendars● Dates of tests, homework, projects & topics assessed● Service provided free-of-charge● All parents will receive daily email after 5pm with
option to unsubscribe
Monitoring your Child● CCA Websites -CCA announcements
Access from :http://sites.google.com/a/acsbr.org/cca/
Or School Website > Programmes > CCAs
Parenting your teenager● Recognise they are no longer in primary school and
need to learn to take greater responsibility as they desire independence
● Role of the father
● Role of the mother
Enjoy the journey – it can be challenging but very satisfying
HOW DO I HELP MY CHILD
• Help him cultivate a reading habit
• Build up his awareness by discussing current
affairs with him
• Develop his sense of curiosity and not to be
afraid to ask questions
• Get him to express and justify his opinion
Family@Barker
• MOE Financial Assistance Scheme • Khoo Teck Quee Bursary Award • BRMC Education Grant• Class of ‘78 Bursary Award• Class of ‘85 Bursary Award• Ong Ai Teik Bursary Award• Earnest Lau Bursary Award
Financial Schemes available
Upcoming Events in Sec 1Event Date Details
Sec 1 Camp 12 – 14 Jan
Labrador Outdoor Adventure Learning Centre
Commencement of 1:1
27 Feb Students to purchase Chromebooks by 14th Jan
ACS Founder’s Day Celebrations
1 Mar School
Inter-House Cross Country
10 Mar ECP Angsana Green
Methodist Walk 2017 25 Mar
Father and SonOCIP
1-5 Jun
Coffee Chats Details will be provided later
Year Theme
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for
men” - Colossians 3:23
Theme Verse
Level Dean: Mr. Desmond Lim
• Oversees all matters pertaining to Sec 1.– Academic
– Non-academic
Sec 1 Form Teachers
Class Form Teacher1 Abraham Mrs Mabel Ou Ms Novia Aw1 Caleb Mdm Diana Kuek Mr Qiu Nan1 Samuel Ms Wong Qi Shan Mr Li Xue Guang1 Gideon Mdm Karen Wee Mr Lock Tze Chiang1 Elijah Ms Iris Chia Mr Andrew Tan1 Noah Ms Tivona Low Ms Heriana Samad1 Timothy Mr Nicholas Heng Mdm Bhanumathy1 Luke Mr Emery Lim Ms Nur Khairina Bte
Azan1 Moses Mdm Mei Pui Ling Ms Joan Anne Lim
School Counsellor: Mr Chong Meng Lieng
• Level 4: Room beside School Library
Allied Educator(Learning & Behavioural Support): Mr Vikneswaran
• Aesthetic Block: Room opposite Design Studio
Academic Matters
Weekly Assessment Periods
• Tuesdays and Thursdays • First two periods of the day• AP schedule will be on School
Website• Absence from AP must be
covered with an MC not Parent’s Letter
Weekly Academic Coaching (Remedial)
• Begin in Term 1 (after CNY)• Mondays to Thursdays: 2.45pm –
3.30pm• Fridays: 2.00pm – 2.45pm
Academic Matters
Good habits to cultivate
● Legible Handwriting● Write within the margins● Black or dark blue inked pen● No use of correction tape/fluids
Social Skills Training
CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION TO SEC 2 EXPRESSSEC 1 Express
Promotion Criteria met?Pass in English &
Obtain 50% average of all subjects
Sec 2Express
Lateral transfer from Secondary 1 Express to Secondary 2 Normal (Academic) will be exercised when either of the above 2 criteria is not met.
Sec1 Express
YES
Sec 2Normal Academic
No
CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION TO SEC 2SEC 1 Normal (Academic)
Promotion Criteria met?Pass in English & 2 other subjects or
pass 4 subjects
Sec 2Normal Academic
Sec1 Normal Academic
YES No
Sec 1 Normal AcademicOR
Sec 2 Normal Technical
CRITERIA FOR LATERAL TRANSFER FROMSEC 1 NA TO SEC 2 EXPRESS
Promotion Criteria met?Pass in English &
Obtain 70% average of all subjects
Sec 2Express
Sec1 Normal Academic
• ACS Criterion - 60% average of all Subjects
YES
Lateral transfer from Secondary 1 Normal (Academic) to Secondary 2 Express will be exercised when criteria are met.
No
CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION TO SEC 2SEC 1 Normal (Technical)
Promotion Criteria met?Grade D or better in two subjects, one of which is English or Mathematics
Sec 2Normal Technical
Sec1 Normal Technical
YES
Sec 1Normal Technical
CRITERIA FOR LATERAL TRANSFER FROM SEC 1 NT TO SEC 2 NA
Promotion Criteria met?•Grade D or better in English and two other subjects one of which is English or Mathematics, •70% or higher in the average for all subjects, and •deemed able to cope with the NA course
Sec 2Normal (Academic)
Sec1 Normal (Technical)
YES
Lateral transfer from Secondary 1 Normal (Technical) to Secondary 2 Normal (Academic) will be exercised when criteria are met.
Assessment Weightage
Semester One Semester Two Total
CA1 SA1 (Mid-Year)
CA2 SA2(End-of-year)
10% 30% 10% 50% 100%
Sec 1 Discovery Camp 2017
ACS (BR) Outdoor Experiential Program
In ACS (Barker Road), we believe in the holistic development of the individual through the school curriculum.
Every ACS (Barker Road) Boy will undergo a progressive three-year Outdoor Experiential Programme from Secondary One to Three which seeks to expose them to outdoor living, encourage independence, teamwork and resilience, and eventually develop their leadership potential.
Sec 1 Discovery Camp 2017 Beacon of Truth and Light
In the first year of the ACS (BR) Outdoor Experiential program, all Secondary 1 students will undergo a 3D2N discovery camp where they will be exposed to outdoor elements and activities.
What to Expect?
• Lots of Cheers!
What to Expect?
• Kayaking @ Pasir Ris Beach Park
What to Expect?
• Campfire!
Camp Details
• Venue:
– Labrador MOE Outdoor Adventure Learning Centre
• Address:
– 45 Pasir Panjang Road, S(118505)
• Time period:
– 12 – 14 January 2017 (Thu – Sat)
• Reporting time:
– 7:20am @ ACS (BR) Sports hall on 12th Jan
• Dismissal time:
– 1:00pm @ ACS (BR) Classrooms on 14th Jan
What is given to your son?• Cover Letter
• Form A - Parent’s Acknowledgement/Attendance for Camp Badge Presentation Ceremony
• Form B – Camp particulars/Dietary Preference/ Medical Condition
• Form EPSO (Edusave Form)
• Please do get your son to return Form A, Form B and Edusave form by 6th January 2017 to his form teacher.
Things to NOT bring• MP3 players
• Handheld consoles
• Tablets
• Mobile phones
• Other electronic devices
• Expensive accessories
• Tidbits or Drinks (We do not allow personal food and drinks at the camp site)
• Trolley Luggage
• Packing List will be given to your son
Some Final Notes• Get your son prepared and to have an open mind!
• Get your son physically ready for the camp
• Your son’s safety will NOT be compromised
• Inhalers MUST be brought for all students with a history of asthma
• Any personal medication MUST be brought and with them at all times
• There is Insurance coverage for all activities
• Fill in all required paperwork (Form A, Form B, Edusave form)
• Edusave is only valid Singaporean students. Cash/Cheque is applicable for foreign students.
• Please refrain from visiting your son at the camp site
• Do look forward to presenting your son his camp badge on the 14th of January, 1130am in class!
Contact
• Mr Mohammad Faisal (Sec 1 Camp ic)
• PE department tel: 63595362
• Mr Ang Puay Khoon (Sec 1 Camp 2ic)
Bringing Family Life Education closer to you
FamilyMatters@ Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)
Kids don’t come
with an instruction
manual
• Developed by: Professor Matt Sanders through more
than 30 years of clinical research trial
• Aim: Prevent behavioural, emotional and
developmental problems in children by enhancing the
knowledge, skills and confidence of parents
• Delivery Format: Large group seminars (Triple P Level
2), individual consultations (Triple P Level 3), and
group sessions (Triple P Level 4)
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
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Triple P Level 4• Group + Individual /Telephone Sessions
• 4 X 2hr Group sessions (4-6 families)
• 3 telephone calls
• Final 1 X 2hr Group Session
What are parents saying?Triple P Level 2 Seminars
Secondary School
All three seminars were structured reasonably and informative. The Speaker was able to engage us with humour and some personal stories but remembered that the content of the seminar was key. She was a gifted speaker who was able to captivate our attention.
– Parent, St Joseph’s Institution
What are parents saying?Triple P Level 3 Consultations
Secondary School Both trainers who trained us are experienced andthe tips shared during the program coupled with several examples gave me the confidence to implement their suggestions at home. I ampleased that my daughter responded really well to the enhancements (eg. assertive communication and more realistic expectations) of myparenting.
– Parent, Methodist Girls’ School
I find the recording of my child's behavior particularly useful as it showed the trait of his tantrum outburst and shed light to the reason behind such behavior.By building positive relationship with my child, it reduces the severity of his tantrum. I also realized that I could use the methods that I learnt from the programme on my other child to manage her behaviors.There were times that I forgot and allowed things to get out of control but I was quickly reminded and put what I learnt into place again. - Parent , Woodlands Ring Sec
What Are Parents Saying?
Triple P Level 3Triple P Level 3 Programme definitely benefited me and my son in dealing with his gaming issues. This Programme is customized to individual needs.My son was addicted to gaming and spent half of the day on his computer every day leaving his homework and revisions to the last minute. Through the Programme, we are able to work with my son in drawing out his schedule, targets to be achieved and the rewards and consequences should he meet/miss the targets. He is also more receptive to our suggestions now and is more motivated whenever we approach him in a positive manner instead of the conventional parenting method. We are supportive of Triple P Parenting and really appreciate our trainer, Jacqueline, for her tips and advice.– Parent, Unity Sec
Triple P Level 3 ConsultationsSecondary School
What are parents saying?Triple P Level 3 Consultations
Secondary School
My Triple P trainer guided me through the main problems faced at home, had them listed down and we tackled it with action plans. I learnt to handle my son's arguments without much confrontation, showing my authority in calm manner.
– Parent, Siglap Sec School
▪ The evaluation study on Triple P shows that the programmes bring about better parenting and child outcomes.
Parents who undergo the full programme dosage report: •Improved parenting competency
•Reduced parenting stress•Reduced negative emotional states•Reduced child’s difficult behaviour.
Evaluation Study on Triple P Pilot
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Fill up the questionnaire to help us match you with
the right programme
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Please contact your FamilyMatters@School coordinator Ms Ezzati at [email protected] or
63595364 if you need assistance or more information
Welcome to 1:1 Learning @
Anglo-Chinese School
(Barker Road)
Welcome to 1:1 Learning @
Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)
Why 1:1?• The need to engage a
new generation of learners
• The evolving global landscape demands learners with strong social-emotional competencies and thinking skills
• ICT as an empowering tool
MOE 21st Century Competencies Framework
Our Commitment
● ACS(BR) Curriculum Review – Looking at why and how we teach
● Establish Professional Learning Communities of Teachers and collaborating with other partners
● Hundreds of hours of professional development and curriculum development
● $100k of hardware and infrastructure investment for everywhere learning
● Partnership with parents
Collaborative Learning
Geographical Investigation
MT: Comprehension
App Creation: Consolidating Learning
ReflectionThe teacher made the lessons interesting, helping me to remember facts, and understand the lesson better. From primary school to secondary school, there was a lot of change in learning. We had to do research on our own, instead of being "spoon-fed" in primary school. After every week, I would give my notes to my mom, and she would test me. If I got most of my facts and theories right, I would pass, that's how I ensured that I had learnt. What I liked about the lessons was that it was interesting, very productive (we would cover a lot in 1 lesson), and our teacher was awesome.
21st Century LearningAttendance vs. Participation
Compulsion vs. Self-Motivation
Knowing vs. Understanding
Conformity vs. Creativity
One size fits all vs. Tailor-made
Classroom time vs. Anytime, Anywhere Learning
Static Books vs. Dynamic, blended content
Teacher-centered vs. Student-centered
Hardware Spec (Recommended)
1. Display Screen: High resolution with minimum size of 11.6”2. Weight: 1.5 kg or less3. Battery: Last a minimum of 8 hours with active usage4. Processor: Branded processor clocking at minimum speed of
2.1 GHz dualcore5. Memory: Minimum 2GB RAM6. Storage: 16GB Solid State Drive7. Connectivity: Minimum built-in dual band Wi-Fi 802.11
ac/a/b/g/n with Bluetooth® 4.0 compatibility8. Camera: VGA Camera9. Others: Memory card reader
10. Ports: Minimum 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, full size HDMI
11. Warranty: Minimum 3 years12. Insurance for 3 years
Hardware Procurement
• Parents are free to purchase the chromebook via any source or retailer.
• For the convenience of parents, the school has done an open invite and three local vendors have responded. Details can be found at https://goo.gl/qwxO2Q
Software SpecAll the students' chromebooks are to be installed with the1. Chrome Device Management (CDM) and 2. Monitoring software.
Cost of the software: S$60 (TBC).
The school will arrange for the installation of the software.
Payment for both CDM and monitoring software via the students’ miscellaneous fee.
Filtering and Monitoring
TimelinePeriod Activity
31st Dec to 14th Jan Sec 1 students to make purchase of chromebook
20th Feb onwards Students bring chromebook to IT centre in school for software installation
27th Feb Start of 1:1 Programme
ConclusionParents are reminded that there is no compulsion to buy from any specific vendors. You are strongly encouraged to compare prices with other vendors or online.
Please refer to the 1:1 Learning FAQ and direct queries to Mr Toh Hun Khim Head of Department for Learning TechnologiesEmail: [email protected]
LeadershipEnrichmentAchievementParticipationService
LEAPS 2.0● to recognise students’
holistic development
DOMAINS
INTENT OF LEAPS 2.0
Motivate students towards holistic and balanced participation through the co-curricular programmes
Facilitate the learning of values, skills and competencies for life
Recognise diverse interests of students; developing students to be self-directed learners
Recognise the “home-school-community” approach to holistic development of every child
Co-Curricular Experience
Basic Requirement for
Level of Attainment in
Domains
Bonus Points
Excellent 4,3,3,3 2Good 4,1,1,1
3,2,1,12,2,2,1
1
Fair did not meet above criteria
0
SEC 1 CCA Registration
● Sec 1 Registration Link will be up for students to register on the 31st Jan 2017.
● Link will be sent out to parents and students on that day.
● This is to allow students to try out the different CCAs and attend selection trials before students make an informed decision on which CCA they will embark on.
SEC 1 CCA Registration
● Students will register 5 CCA choices in order of preference.
● Out of these 5 choices, 1 will be a Uniformed Group CCA and 1 choice will be a Performing Arts CCA.
● This is to encourage an all-rounded education for our students.
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
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
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
• 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
