BE 21 st CENTURY READY! Address by Principal 2 January 2014 Welcome Back to Seng Kang Secondary School

BE 21st CENTURY READY!

Address by Principal2 January 2014

Welcome Back Welcome Back toto

Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSeng Kang Secondary School


Theme 2014- Be 21st Century Ready

• Punctuality-lessons ,assignments • Social Graciousness – bow and

greet with name, no littering, queue for your turn

• Self-motivation- best effort + a little extra


School Leaders

Mr Tan Teck Tian Vice Principal 2

Mr Azlan Bin DahlanVice Principal 1


Welcome to our SKSS Family

Mr Kenneth ChuaTeacher – Math/ CPA

Mr Brian TanTeacher – EL/ Lit

Mdm Satvinder KaurTeacher – EL/ Lit

Ms Pamela ZhengTeacher – Chem/ Math

Mrs Sibyl YapTeacher –Chem/ Math

Mdm Debbie GanTeacher – PE/ EBS

Mdm Shirley PehTeacher – CL


Newly Appointed Key Personnel

• Mdm Eunice Koh : HOD (Coursework Subjects)

• Ms Joani Lim : SH (Curriculum Innovation)

• Mr. Mohamed Zulfadli : SH (Discipline)


External Validation 2013SEM Score Range: 300 – 349

Business Excellence Award (People)

2013 School Achievements


2013 N Level Results

4 NA 4 NT

• 82.5 % passes to 5NA

100% ITE


• SYF Arts Presentations 2 COD :Guzheng, Choir 3 COA :Band, CO, drama 1 COC : Modern Dance• Sports Competitions 3 Zone Top 4 1 National Top 2

• Uniform Groups 3 Gold (2 Guides, NCC) 2 Silver (Red Cross, NPCC) SAA (UG)

2013 Achievements


We Are A Choice School!We Are A Choice School!Stream 1st Choice (%)

Express 41.5

Normal (Academic) 82.5

Normal (Technical) 100.0

2013 Achievements


ST2 :Targets 2014• Sec 4 E & 5NA : • 100% Poly (L1R2B2 = 20 pts, ~B4)• 60% JC (L1R5 = 20 pts , ~B3)

• Sec 4 NA• 10% PFP {EMB3 = 11, EM (3)}• 90% Eligible for 5NA

• Sec 4NT 100% ITE


ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• Reading Programme (EL & MTL)–0725 H Reading–0745 H Morning Mocha–0750 H Flag Raising–0800 H 1st Period Lesson

DAY ACTIVITY VENUE

Mon, Wed, Thurs EL Reading Hall / Parade S.

Tues Newspaper reading cum Journal Activity

Classroom

Fri MTL reading Hall /PS


ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• E Portal for EL and MT

EN(a)BLER portal (EL)• S1–S2 E • S1–S3 N(A)we-LEARN portal (EL)• S1–S3 N(T)iMTL portal (MT)• S1 - 3 all streams• Sec 1 - 5 MTL "B" Syllabus

Students to co-pay $2 cash (yearly) for each portal they use


ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• Structured Remedial Periods– Mon: Maths– Tue: Coursework subjects– Wed: Humanities– Thurs: EL– Fri: CL, TL, ML & Science


– 25% for CA1 , SA1, CA2, SA2– Sec 1 : 3 Com Tests , MY & EOY exams– Sec 2 – 3 : 4 Com Tests, MY & EOY Exams– Sec 4 & 5 : 2 ComTests, MYE & 2 Prelims– Assessment for Learning (AfL)– Jun & Nov Holiday AssignmentsNote : CT2 in Term 2 (due to CNY hols)

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ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• Assessments


ST3 :Targets 2014• Conduct Grade • 100% Good or better

• CCA Grade• 65% Distinction / Excellent (Leaps)• 100% At least C6 / Good (Leaps)

• NYAA• 80% Bronze

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• Opportunity Fund (based on Housing Type declared)1. Singapore citizens2. Stay in HDB 1-room to Executive Flat3. For compulsory programmes (Camps & Project

work)• Full sponsor for coach fees, transport

fees, notes and handbooks• Food coupon for FAS (upon request)

School Financial Support For Teaching & Learning


• FT/CD Period• FT : Wed (last two periods)• CD: Thurs (last two periods /Care Session)

• Two Recesses (40 Mins)• 15 minutes snack break• Modular Subjects : Literature/Arts for

Lower Sec Exp/NA

ST3 Nurturing Character and Citizenship


CCA 2014 Start Time CCA training days

Friday /Wed/ Monday

CCA Starting Time

Level Monday Wednesday Friday

Sec 1, 2, 3 1600 hrs 1530 hrs 1430 hrsSec 4/5 1630 hrs 1530 hrs 1630 hrs

Sec 4/5 Sports CCA starting time: 1630 hrs (Mon – Thu), 1530 hrs (Fri)


• CD lessons• Students’ Reflection/Self and Peer

Evaluation• Lesson observations

• VIA Project Work• CARE Sessions : CD periods

• IP, CCA attendance, social-emotional needs



• LEAPS 2.0 (Sec 1)• Elective Modules Sec 2 - 4 (NA/NT)• Advanced Elective Modules Sec 3E• Learning for Life Programme (LLP)



Learning for Life Programme (LLP)

Building Character Through Physical Education & Sports

• From July 2013• Leverage on existing PE, CCA & CCE programmes• Develop students to lead and promote a healthy

lifestyle to the community

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School Improvement For Teaching & Learning

• A big fan added in school hall

• Fans added in classrooms

• Air-conditioned 2 classrooms

• 30 Wireless Access Points added


• Safety Floor treatment with non-Slip solutions

School Improvement For Teaching & Learning


Mathematics Literacy 1.Shanghai2.Singapore3.Hong Kong4.Chinese Taipei5.Korea

SingaporeRanked 1st for computer-based assessments (Math & Reading)

Reading Literacy 1.Shanghai2.Hong Kong3.Singapore4.Japan5.Korea

Science Literacy

1.Shanghai2.Hong Kong3.Singapore4.Japan5.Finland

2013 PISA Findings


Positive Trends for low performers 2009 2012:

Math 9.8 to 8.3%

Reading 12.5 to 9.9%

Science 11.5 to 9.6%

Lower % better


Positive Trends- High performaners 2009 2012:

Math 35.6 to 40%,

Reading 15.7 to 21.2%

Science 19.9 to 22.7%

Higher % better


Thank you

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BE 21 st CENTURY READY! Address by Principal 2 January 2014 Welcome Back to Seng Kang Secondary School