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Welcome to St. Gabriel’s Secondary
School
Secondary 2 Parents Information Evening
12 February 2016
Objectives for Sec 2 PIE • Key academic and non-academic matters 2017 Subject Combinations STAR Adventure camp.
• Understand your son’s aspirations, interests and abilities to better guide him towards his goals.
• Build contact and develop communication channels
Junior Gabrielite Development
ACADEMIC • Subject Options /
Streaming
LEADERSHIP •Sec 2 STAR
Adventure Camp •NYAA
CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP • Sexuality Education • Values In Action • CCA
LIFESKILLS • Camp Craft, Orienteering,
Kayaking • Physical Fitness
• Project Work
ACADEMIC • Subject Options / Streaming
Junior Gabrielite Development
Concept of Streaming
Resources
Ability Interest
Allocation of Subject Combination depends on: • Academic performance • Availability of resources
Options based on: Interest
Start Thinking
Early
Combinations Express Normal (Academic)
8 subjects 7 subjects 7 subjects 6 subjects 7+1 choice 5+2 choices 6+1 choices 5+1 choice
Core subjects:
English, Mathematics, one/two Science(s), Combined Humanities, Mother Tongue
Choice subjects (vary for each combination):
Sciences, Literature, POA, D&T, Art & Add. Maths
Subject Syllabuses https://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/syllabus_for_school.asp
Criteria – 8 subjects (Express) 1. Strong Overall results for ALL subjects (> 65%) 2. Must qualify for Add. Maths & Pure Science
The school will take into account the students’ results for the WHOLE year. Hence every assessment is important!
Criteria – Pure Sc, AMaths & Lit (Express)
1. Pure Sciences: Science ≥ 70% In addition, for Biology: EL ≥ 60%
2. Additional Mathematics: Maths ≥ 70%
3. Literature: Pass in EL & Lit, either subj ≥ 60%
Criteria – 7 Subjects (Normal Academic) ONLY for students who display strong academic performance
Overall (whole year) results for ALL SUBJECTS ≥ 65%
Note: Sec 2NA students who score > 70% have the option of joining Sec 3 Express’s 7 Subject Combination
Criteria – AMaths & Literature (Normal Academic)
1. Additional Mathematics: Maths ≥ 75%
2. Literature: Pass in EL & Lit, either subj ≥ 60%
2017 SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATION
Other Criteria
Subjects will only be offered if there are at least 20 students opting for it.
We offer a broad-based curriculum leading to the GCE ‘O’ and ‘N’ level examinations
Begin with the END in Mind.
Consistency + Resilience ALL assignments, tests, exams are important!
Students who are absent for SA2 may be required to take make-up exams
Assessment Modes and Weightages: Handbook Pages 55 – 57
Assessment Dates: Handbook Pages 96 – 97, 106 - 107
Lateral Transfer, Promotion & Retention
•Promote to 3Exp •No retention •Lateral transfer to 3NA
Sec 2 Express •Lateral transfer to 3Exp •Promote to 3NA •Retention
Sec 2 Normal (Acad)
≥ 70% for ave of all subjects
How can I guide my son in his choices for subject
combination in Sec 2 streaming exercise?
What are my son’s aspirations, interests and abilities?
What does he want to BE? What does he want to DO? Where does he want to GO?
Understanding your child is key.
Your son’s NRIC
What are my son’s aspirations, interests and abilities? Available on school
website.
(DPP)
Student Handbook Pg 64 - 66
Where can he get started?
The Different Educational Pathways for Students
Post-Secondary Education- GCE ‘O’ holders (Junior College/ Millenia Institute)
L1R4: For MI Course L1 First Language - English / Higher Mother Tongue
R4
Relevant Subject 1 - Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music / Math / Science Relevant Subject 2 - Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music / Math / Science Relevant Subject 3 - Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects or CCA
(except Religious Knowledge) Relevant Subject 4 - Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects or CCA
(except Religious Knowledge)
L1R5: For JC Course L1 First Language - English / Higher Mother Tongue
R5
Relevant Subject 1 - Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music Relevant Subject 2 - Mathematics / Science Relevant Subject 3 - Humanities / Higher Art / Higher Music / Math / Science Relevant Subject 4 - Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects
(except Religious Knowledge and CCA) Relevant Subject 5 - Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects
(except Religious Knowledge and CCA)
Post-Secondary Education- GCE ‘O’ holders (Polytechnics)
How can I help my son to achieve his goals?
Enter the subject
requirements
How can my son improve in his strengths and abilities?
How can my son bridge the gap?
Form Teachers Interaction in Class
Making Informed Choices
Different pathways: available in ecareers
portal
Subject combinations
Child’s Profile
Subject Information
Online Subject Option (Trial Exercise)
Between May to July, using SA1 results
RELEASE OF REPORT BOOK cum PARENT TEACHER MEETING
27 MAY 2016
Put in your Best Effort!
• Pass in all subjects
• Do well in English & Mathematics
CCA – LEAPS 2.0
Enrichment Leadership
Participation
Service
Achievement
Resilience and Commitment to CCA
Student Handbook Pg 23 - 30
Communication • Channels:
Website, emails, phone calls, meetings, MConline (Result Management module), SNAAPP
• AED(Counselling) – Mr Kelvin Goh (ext 201), [email protected]
• AED(Learning and Behavioural Support) – Mr Jeyaram (ext 204), [email protected]
For parents to login, go to the school’s E-Learning Portal: www.mconline.sg Login ID: p_(child’s NRIC) School: SGS Password: learning
