Parent Engagement TalkSecondary 2 NA15 March 2019

OBJECTIVES OF THE PARENT ENGAGEMENT TALK support parents to know the latest post-secondary

educational pathways after N level examination at theJC/Polytechnic/ITE - this impacts Sec 3 subjectcombinations

help parents to better understand Sec 2 StreamingExercise, including subject combinations at Secondary 3and criteria for streaming

School plans and programmes to prepare and supportSecondary 2 students

LEARNERS

THINKERS

LEADERS

PHYSICAL

COGNITIVE AESTHETICS

MORAL

SOCIAL

Begin with the End in mind

Level focus for ECG

Awareness Exploration Planning Decision

Awareness Exploration Planning Decision

Secondary 1

Education and career awareness

• ECG Lessons

• Introduction to ECG (Group Counselling)

Secondary 2Education and career exploration

• ECG Lessons

• In Conversations with Form Teachers

• MOE ECG Fair

• Subject Banding Awareness Talk

Secondary 4 / 5

Education and career decision

• ECG Lessons• Applied Learning

Program• Poly Visit• Visit by Industry

Speakers• Elective

Modules(for NA / NT students)

• EAE Preparation• O / N levels results

release counselling

Secondary 3

Education and career planning

• ECG Lessons

• Applied Learning Program

Singapore’s Education Landscape

What are the various Post-Secondary Education

options available?

Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:

Pathways available to Sec 4N(A) Students

Polytechnic Foundation Programme

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme

(DPP)*

Sec 5N(A)GCE O-Level

NitecCourses

NAFA Foundation Programme

Legend: ELMAB3≤12 ELMAB3≤15ELMAB3≤19ELMAB3>19

Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:

“Enrol in a 1-year Poly

Foundation Program.” (PFP)

“Enrol in a 2-year Higher Nitec course at ITE which leads me to the Polytechnic” (DPP)

Normal (Academic) Journey

“Enter ITE to take Nitec courses, which lead to Higher Nitec.”

S4 NA

“Choose to take the O-level exam

one year later.”

How to enter into the Polytechnic after 4NA?

Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:

“Enrol in a 1-year Poly

Foundation Program.” (PFP)

Normal (Academic) Journey

S4 NA

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

Eligibility Criteria

EMB3 ≤ 12 (excluding CCA bonus points) for GCE N Level exam

and a minimum grade of 3 for each subject at N level.

Poly Foundation Programme

PFP

E: EnglishM: MathB3: Best three subjects

• Top 10% of the cohort, for 4NA students who have done well in GCE N level examination and are interested in the Poly diploma programmes

• Enrol in a 1-year PFP for selected poly courses

Poly Foundation Programme

PFP

PolytechnicsCourses are market driven and career

oriented

Students graduate with a Diploma

Ready to enter the workforce

Nanyang Polytechnic

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Republic Polytechnic

Singapore Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnic

PFPPoly Foundation Programme

Logon for more information

www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp

PFPPoly Foundation Programme

Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:

“Enrol in a 2-year Higher Nitec course at ITE which leads me to the Polytechnic” (DPP)

Normal (Academic) Journey

S4 NA

Direct-entry-scheme to Polytechnic Programme

Normal (Academic) Options

11-30th % of the cohort 2 year Higher Nitec course at ITE Guarantees a place in a polytechnic course if GPA is

achieved Designed for students whose learning styles are more suited

to application based and hands-on learning environment inITE

Need not take the GCE O level exam to get into theirpreferred poly course

Opportunity to skip to 2nd-year in poly (for some courses)

DPPDirect Entry Scheme to Poly Programme

• Eligibility Criteria

EMB3 ≤ 19 (excluding CCA bonus points) for the GCE N Level exam, with EL ≤ 4 and MA ≤ 4

Direct Entry Scheme to Poly Programme

DPP

E: EnglishM: MathB3: Best three subjects

Logon for more informationhttps://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely

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Direct Entry Scheme to Poly Programme

DPP

Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:

Normal (Academic) Journey

“Enter ITE to take Nitec courses, which lead to Higher Nitec.”

S4 NA

Enter ITE first, then apply to poly laterJoint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

Enter ITE first, then apply to poly laterEarly Admissions Exercise (for ITE students)

Post-Secondary Pathways

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

ITE

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

For students with an aptitude for

hands-on learning

National ITE Certification

(Nitec)

Higher National ITE Certification (Higher Nitec)

Normal (Academic) OptionsAfter the release of the Sec 4 N-Level results students can:

“Enrol in a 1-year Poly

Foundation Program.” PFP

“Enrol in a 2-year Higher Nitec course at ITE which leads me to the Polytechnic” (DPP)

Normal (Academic) Journey

“Enter ITE to take Nitec courses, which lead to Higher Nitec.”

S4 NAS5 NA

“Choose to take the O-level exam

one year later.”

Eligibility Criteria

EMB3 ≤ 19 (excluding CCA bonus points) for GCE N Level exam

and a minimum grade of 5 for all subjects used in computation of EMB3 at the N level.

Progression from 4NA to 5NA

5NA

Post-Secondary PathwaysMultiple Pathways for O-Levels Students

1. Junior Colleges (JCs) or Millennia Institute

3. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

2. Polytechnics

Prepares students for the GCE ‘A’ level

examination

Trains students with relevant skills for the workplace in a knowledge-

based economy.Equips students with technical

knowledge and skills relevant to the industry.

4. Arts Institutions (LaSalle/NAFA)

Curriculum is determined by the school and alternative options

are provided for students

Target Setting

EMB3 ≤ 12 EMB3 ≤ 19PFP DPP/5NA

12

must be at least Grade 3 & bettermust be at least Grade 4

SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATION EXERCISE

Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise Process

All students are offered subjects based on1. merit (overall sec 2 performance)2. interest and 3. aptitude (relevant sec 2 subjects)

A subject is offered when there is a minimum class size of 8 students, depending on the nature of the subject.

Option A - 3 Normal Academic ( 7 subjects)

Subject no. Subjects2 Languages *English Language

*Mother Tongue

1 Mathematics *Mathematics

1 Science *Science (Chemistry/Physics)

*Science (Chemistry/Biology)

1 Humanities Social Studies+ History Elective

Social Studies+ Geography Elective

1 Elective Subject Art D & T1 Elective Subject N-level Additional Math

(at least 65 marks for Sec 2 NA Maths)

Option B - 3 Normal Academic( 6 subjects)

Subject no. Subjects2 Languages *English Language

*Mother Tongue

1 Mathematics *Mathematics

1 Science *Science (Chemistry/Physics)

*Science(Chemistry/ Biology)

1 Humanities Social Studies+ History Elective

Social Studies+ Geography Elective

1 Elective Subject Art D & T

Criteria for Offering Sec 3 Out-of-Stream Subject (OOS) – Part ISec 3

Express

SubjectsStudents

• English• Maths• Combined Science• Mother Tongue Languages

• Pure Science• A.Math

Sec 2 NA SBB Pass in the sec 2 SBB subject overall.Pass promotion criteria.

--- Not Eligible ---

Sec 2 NA Non-SBB --- Not Eligible --- --- Not Eligible ---

Note: Students may be allowed to take at most 3 OSS

Sec 3Normal Acad

SubjectStudents

• A.Math

Sec 2 NA SBB Pass in the sec 2 SBB subject overall.Pass promotion criteria.

Sec 2 NA Non-SBB Obtain at least 65 marks in Mathematics

Lateral Transfer from 2NA to 3 Express

Overall percentage of all subjects combined equivalent or more than 70%

Subject Combination Exercise Timeline

Briefing for

parents

End-of-Year Exam

In-depth Subject

introduction

Online Selection Exercise

Release of Subject

Combination Result and

Appeal

End Oct End Oct End Oct November

OOS offer

Exercise

15 March(Term 1)

Briefing for students

Mid-Year Exam

9 May -17 May(Term 2)

16 Aug(Term 3)

3 Oct -11 Oct (Term 4)

Parental Support

1https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

Introduction to Myskillsfuture Portal

Know yourself- 4 Profiling tools- Career Interests- Skills Confidence- Work Values- Learning Styles

World of Work- Singapore Industry Landscape

- Learn about Jobs

Education Guide- Singapore Education Landscape- Explore Educational Institutions

- Explore courses- Calendar of Events

My ProfileMy Information

My Vision Statement

Explore Courses

English/Mother Tongue languages

Identified Skills- Communication

Skills- Research Skills- Presentation Skills

List of possible careers- Journalist- Presenter- Speech Therapist- Public Relations- Author- Secretary- Advertising

Mathematics

Identified Skills- Problem Solving- Interpreting Data- Logical Thinking- Detail Oriented- Likes Accuracy

List of possible careers- Accountant- Banking and Finance- Auditor- Market Researcher- Statistician- Financial Advisor- Surveyor

Science

Identified Skills- Problem Solving- Logical Thinking- Carrying Out

Experiments- Interpreting Data

List of possible careersBiology- Nursing- Nutritionist- Microbiologist- Veterinary

Assistant- Horticulture

Chemistry- Food

Technologist- Forensic

Scientist- Pharmacist- Doctor- Chemical

Engineer- Biochemist

Physics- Astronomer- Civil

Engineer- Optometrist- Building

Technician- Computer

Programmer

Geography

Identified Skills- Collecting and

Analyzing Data- Researching

Information- Understanding

different Cultures- Problem Solving

List of possible careers- Environmental Scientist- Geologist- Land Management- Soil Scientist- Meteorologist

History

Identified Skills- Memory Retention Skills- Researching Information- Clear Communication- Reading and Writing

List of possible careers- Archivist- Tourist Information Officer- Journalist- Art Gallery Conservator- Legal Executive- Librarian- Curator

Design and Technology

Identified Skills- Design and Planning- Creative Thinking- ICT Skills- Using of Tools

List of possible careers- Desk top Publisher- Photographer- Product Designer- Machinist- Sculptor- Architect

Arts

Identified Skills- Creative Thinking- Expression of Ideas- Planning- Using of various

materials- Originality

List of possible careers- Advertising- Fashion Designer- Arts Therapist- Architect- Stylist- Merchandiser

Guide to choosing subjects

Choose subjects because;

- Enjoy studying the subjects- Good in the subjects - Meets the requirements for future course choice /

careers- Gain more insight and in-depth knowledge

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

PROGRAMMES

2019 Assessment Weighting

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4WA WA MYE WA WA EYE10% 5% 25% 15% -- 45%

For Secondary Two (with MYE)

Sec 2 Assessment Period

Term/Week Date EventTerm 2

Week 7,89 May -17 May Mid-Year

Examination

Term 3Week 7

13 Aug-16 Aug Milestone Test 2

Term 4Week 4,5

3 Oct -11 Oct End-Of-Year Examination

Stretch & Boost Programme (SBP)-selected students

Boost Programme:– Programme for subject teachers to provide academic

support to enable students to work towards theiracademic targets.

Stretch Programme:– Programme to stretch students’ academic potential,

and to expose them to more academic experiencesand opportunities.

Identified students for SBP will be issued with parent’s letter in week 10, term 1 and week 10, term 2.

Parental Guidance and Support Communicate with your child regularly Communicate with your child’s Form Teacher and Subject

Teachers to find out more about his/her progress inschool

Encourage your child to take ownership of learning. Monitor your child’s learning (completion of homework,

usage of digital devices) Guide your child to develop a routine that allows him/her

to have sufficient rest and time for revision Encourage your child to do his/her best

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Mr Ong Eng Kia Aloysius

Sec 2 SDT Level Coordinator

Form Teachers

Ms Ho LianshiMr Chan Choe Seng, Gerard

Discipline Masters

Counsellors + AED (Learning &

Behavioural Support)

STUDENT

Support Structure (Sec 2)

Routines and Expectations

A •ATTENDANCE

A •ATTIRE

A •ATTENTION

A •ASSIGNMENT

A •ATTITUDE

5 As

Routines & ExpectationsAttendance

Daily Attendance• Please call General Office or Form Teacher if your child is

absent. • MC must be produced the day child comes back to school.• Please provide documentation (letter or email) if child is

absent for private reasons ➢ no more than 4 letters a semester)

Routines & Expectations

School Start Time• 7.30am – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday• 8.30am – Tuesday• Please make sure that your child is punctual for school• Seek parents’ partnership to ensure your child is on time and

present • Please note traffic conditions around school in the morning• If child is wilfully late, we seek your understanding that we

will discipline your child appropriately

Attendance

Routines & Expectations

School Timetable• Posted online on school website

• URL: tampinessec.moe.edu.sg

• If there are updates/changes to timetable, we will inform you and post online

• Some changes to timetable for Term 2

Attendance

Routines & Expectations

Attire

School Attire• Students must adhere to proper school attire and

grooming. This includes hair cut and accessories as well.

• School Uniform – Monday to Thursday• Polo-T or School Uniform – Tuesday• PE/CCA/Class Tee/Polo-T – Dress Down Friday

Routines & Expectations

Attitude & Assignments

Attitude & Assignments• Remind child to adopt a positive attitude towards

learning

• Parents can help to assist FTs in ensuring that yourchild’s assignments are duly done and submittedon time

Routines & Expectations

Handphone Policy

Reminders• Handphone usage only allowed in HOD Foyer, GO

Foyer, Canteen & School Gates

• Please remind your child to exercise discipline anduse their handphone responsibly

Communication between Teachers and Parents

Communication between Teachers and Parents

UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

TPSS FIESTA

Other Key School Events for Term 2

Termly update letter will be provided to all parents through your child.

Student Leaders’ Investiture (T2 W2 Tues 2 Apr)

Awards Day 2019 (T2 W3 Tues, 9 Apr)

Speech Day 2019 (T2 W3 Fri, 12 Apr) E-Learning Day 2019

Co-Curriculum Week (T2 Week 10)

Parent-Teacher Conference (T2 Week 10, 31 May)

Sec 2 Camp (26-29 Aug Term 3)

We look forward to partnering you as we work together in

achieving the desired student outcomes for your child!

@TampinesSec

You can also visit our school website for more information:http://tampinessec.moe.edu.sg/