Welcome toDamai Secondary School
Parent Teacher MeetingSec 4 Exp and 5
Meet-The-Parents Session 2011 Programme Outline
• GCE ‘O’ Level 2010 results• Requirements for Post-
Secondary Education• School Programmes for 4E & 5NA • School Initiatives /Expectations• Meeting with your
son’s/daughter’s Form Teachers
2010 GCE ‘O’ LEVEL EXAMINATIONS
RESULTS
2010 GCE “O” Level ExamNo. of Candidates
4 4 ExpressExpress 219(223219(223))
5 Normal 5 Normal AcademicAcademic
71 (61)71 (61)
TotalTotal 290290
Comparison across the years
YearYear7 7
DistinctionsDistinctions8 8
DistinctionsDistinctions
19971997 11 11
19981998 22 11
19991999 11 11
20002000 22 22
20012001 77 11
20022002 00 11
20032003 11 00
Comparison across the years
YearYear7 7
DistinctionsDistinctions8 8
DistinctionsDistinctions
20042004 22 11
20052005 00 00
20062006 11 22
20072007 55 00
20082008 22 00
20092009 11 00
20102010 1010 1 (4)
First time in Damai’s History
•4 with 8 Distinctions
• 10 students scoring 7 or more Distinctions
Passes in 3 or more subjects
No. of No. of PupilsPupils
%%
4E4E 216216 99.1 99.1 (96.9)(96.9)
5N5NAA
61 61
(47)(47)85.9 85.9
(77)(77)
9
Passes in 3 or more subjects
DamaiDamai NationalNational
4E4E 99.1%99.1% 98.1%98.1%
5N5NAA
85.9%85.9% 85%85%
Passes in 5 or more subjectsNo. of No. of pupilspupils
%%
4E4E 203 203 (200)(200)
92.792.7
(89.7)(89.7)5NA5NA 45 45
(28)(28)63.463.4
(45.9)(45.9)
No. of Distinctions Scored
No. of No. of DistinctionsDistinctions
No. of No. of PupilsPupils
CumCum
%%88 1 (0)1 (0) 0.3 (0)0.3 (0)77 10 (1)10 (1) 3.3 (0.5)3.3 (0.5)66 13 (3)13 (3) 4.3 (1.1)4.3 (1.1)55 26 (14)26 (14) 8.6 (4.9)8.6 (4.9)44 40 (29)40 (29) 13.2 13.2
(10.2)(10.2)33 69 (66)69 (66) 22.8 22.8
(23.2)(23.2)
Subjects with 100% Passes
4E4E 5NA5NAArtArt
Higher ChineseHigher Chinese
Higher TamilHigher Tamil
Hindi, Tamil, UrduHindi, Tamil, Urdu
Literature in TamilLiterature in Tamil
MalayMalay
MusicMusic
Chinese BChinese B
ArtArt
D&T D&T
Chinese BChinese B
Malay BMalay B
Achieved % above National Averages
4E4E 5NA5NAArtArt
Design & TechnologyDesign & Technology
Food & NutritionFood & Nutrition
GeographyGeography
Higher Chinese & Chinese Higher Chinese & Chinese BB
Higher Tamil & TamilHigher Tamil & Tamil
Hindi Hindi
Malay & Malay BMalay & Malay B
MathematicsMathematics
MusicMusic
POAPOA
Science (Phy, Ch)Science (Phy, Ch)
Additional Additional Mathematics Mathematics
ArtArtChinese & Chinese BChinese & Chinese BDesign & TechnologyDesign & Technology
Food & NutritionFood & NutritionMathematicsMathematics
Science (Phy, Ch)Science (Phy, Ch)
Core Subject and Scorecard
85.586.4
96.1
97.1
94.895.6
97.597.8
90
96.2
78
80
82
84
86
88
90
92
94
96
98
EL ML A MATHS PHYSICS CHEM
DAMAINATIONAL
Core Subject and ScorecardCore Subject and Scorecard
79.292.4
93.8
80
91.9
78.5
89.6
79.9
100
82.4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
BIO F&N D&T SCI(P/ C) ART
DAMAINATIONAL
96.897.2
63.3
76.2
97.696.8
74.2
82.3
92.488.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
CL POA GEOG HUM MATH
DAMAINATIONAL
Core Subject and Scorecard
Eligibility for Post Secondary Education
4E4E 106 (48.4%)106 (48.4%)
5NA5NA 11 (15.5%)11 (15.5%)
TotalTotal 117 (40.3%)117 (40.3%)
Requirements for Admission to
Post-secondary Education
Admission Requirements to JCsAggregate of 20 points or below for L1R5:
L1 English / Higher Mother TongueR2 Mathematics / ScienceR3 Humanities/ Mathematics / ScienceR4 Humanities / Maths / ScienceR5 Any other O Level subject (Art, D&T,
F&N, Music etc)R6 Any other O Level subject** A1-A2 in CCA – 2 bonus points (if meet L1R5) B3- C6 in CCA – 1 bonus point
Example 1 : GCE O LEVEL RESULTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE B3MOTHER TONGUE A2PHYSICS B4CHEMISTRY B4E MATHEMATICS A1A MATHEMATICS A2COMBINED HUMANITIES B3 BIOLOGY A2
B3
A1
B3A2
A2
Aggregate of L1R5 = 13Student qualifies for JC Admissionqualifies for JC Admission..
A2
Example 2 : GCE O LEVEL RESULTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE B3MOTHER TONGUE C5SCIENCE D7MATHEMATICS A2POA E8COMBINED HUMANITIES B3 D & T C6
B3
A2
B3
Aggregate of L1R5 = 26Student does not quality for JC Admissiondoes not quality for JC Admission..
C5
C6
D7
L1R5 Aggregate Scores (With Bonus Points) of Students Admitted To
Junior Colleges In The 2011 Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) S/No JC Arts Science
1 Anderson JC 10 8
2 Anglo-Chinese JC 7 7
3 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) - 5
4 Catholic JC 11 10
5 Hwa Chong Institution 3 3
6 Innova JC 20 20
7 Jurong JC1415 14 15
8 Meridian JC109 10 9
9 Nanyang JC109 10 9
10 National JC55 5 5
11 Pioneer JC1616 16 16
12 Raffles Institution33 3 3
13 Serangoon JC1514 15 14
14 St. Andrew's JC99 9 9
15 Tampines JC1313 13 13
16 Temasek JC76 7 6
17 Victoria JC54 5 4
18 Yishun JC2020 20 20
Polytechnics
Requirements for Admission to Polytechnics (L1R2B2)
L1 English Language/ Higher MT
1st Group of Relevant Subjects (R1) Maths or A Maths
2nd Group of Relevant Subjects (R2) Architectural Technology(at least C6 for relevant subjects) Science subjects, Art, D & T
Business-Related CoursesHumanities subjects, POAScience-Based CoursesScience subjects, F & NTechnology CoursesScience subjects, D & T
Best 2 Subjects (B2) Best 2 other subjects
** CCA can be considered as R3 or R4 subjects
Courses by Group Poly Course Code
2011 JAE COP
A. BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Architecture SP S66 14
Civil Engineering with Business SP S68 17
Engineering Science NP N93 9
Hotel and Leisure Facilities Management NP N40 13
Integrated Events & Project Management SP S50 13
Integrated Facility Design & Management TP T28 16
Landscape Architecture SP S94 17
Real Estate Business NP N48 15
B. BUSINESS, FINANCE & LAW
Accountancy NP N51 11
Accountancy SP S75 11
Banking and Financial Services SP S76 11
JAE 2011 Cut-Off Points (COP) -- SAMPLE
Courses available in 2011 and the JAE 2011 Cut-Off Points (COP) COP indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate score (after deducting CCA bonus points) of the last student posted to the course under the 2011 JAE.
Lead Up to GCE ‘O’ Levels
Date Event/Programme26 May Sec 4 & 5 Parent-Teacher-Meeting And Talk
30 May GCE ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue Examination
1 Jul – 14 Jul GCE ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue Oral Examination
5 Jul – 15 Jul GCE ‘N’ Level English Oral Examination
19 Jul GCE ‘O’ MT LC Examination
25 Jul – 4 Aug GCE ‘N’ Level Mother Tongue Oral Examination
15 Aug – 26 Aug GCE ‘O’ Level English Oral Examination
11 Aug – 19 Aug GCE N Level Prelim Examinations
5 Sep – 11 Oct Start of GCE ‘N’ Level LC and written Examination
12 Sep – 20 Sep GCE O Level Prelim Examinations
24 Oct – 17 Nov GCE ‘O’ Level Examination (Single Intake – written)
School Programmes
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES• Target-Setting for all pupils• Study Programme• Learning Week Activities (Term II Wk 10)• Structured Remedials for all upper sec classes• Night Study Programme (Sec 4 and 5)• Mock Exams (Sec 4 and 5)• Learning Journeys (Science, Humanities)• Enrichment Activities (All levels, various subjects)• Career Awareness (Learning Week)• Motivational and Study Skills workshop
4E & 5N PROGRAMME• Target-Setting• June Extended Programme• Banding based on ability (Humanities and MT)• Mother Tongue Intensive Programme• Motivational and Study Skills (Once termly)• Mass Lectures (Block Study)• Study Programme (Mon, Tues & Thurs)• Block Study Programme• Night Study Programme• Mock Exams
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES & EVENTS
Other department based projects, events and milestone programmes can be found online :
a) http://www.damaisec.moe.edu.sg/
b) http://damaisec.asknlearn.com/lms/
School’s Initiatives for 2011
Enhanced Year-Head SystemDeanship System
Level Dean Year Head Asst. Year Head
Sec 1 Mrs Rose Chen Mr Sheikh Luqmahn Miss Isabel Wong
Sec 2 Miss Lee Ley Har Mr Ng We Keat Mrs Tan Shu Fen
Sec 3 Mdm Soraya Suleiman Mr Poon Lee Wang Mrs Lee Pei Kee
Sec 4
& 5
Ms Norharyati Hassan & Mrs Judy Ling
Mrs Loke Siew Ping Mdm Nur Sahira
School Experience Initiatives
• Level Camps
Sec 1 Orientation Camp
Leadership Training Camp
Term 1 Week 1
Term 1 Week 10
Sec 2 Cross-Cultural Learning
(Overseas Trip)
Term 1 Week 10
Sec 3 Adventure/Outdoor Camp Term 1 Week 10
Sec 4 & 5 Motivational & Study Skills Workshops Term 1 Week 10
Motivational & Study Skills Workshops
• Termly workshops to sustain pupils’ motivation and focus to handle the challenges of national exams with a positive mindset
• Held in Term 1 to teach the skills and strategies
• Follow-up in each term before the major exams eg. MYE, Prelim and N level
• Reviewed after MYE for effectiveness of application
Motivational & Study Skills Workshops
Before exams – Laying the foundation
• Sessions focus on Motivational strategies such as having a Positive and Focussed Outlook including identifying goals and targets, minimising distractions, balancing expectations, working with others and managing stress etc
Motivational & Study Skills Workshops
Preparation phase before exam
• Teaches study skills such as chunking, mnemonics, note-taking etc to enhance retention of knowledge
• Planning of exam timetable, managing a realistic expectation and handling stress
Motivational & Study Skills Workshops
Post exam review
• Review of the effectiveness of study skills and strategies applied for the exams
• Reinforcement of motivational tips to sustain efforts for the next challenge
School ExpectationsPupils are advised to :• Build your ground work.• Use the upcoming June holidays to
consolidate and revise.• Be present for remedials and
extra classes organised
during the holidays.
School Expectations100% Attendance• June Extended Programme• Term 2 & 3 Remedials• Block Time Table Programme• Post GCE ‘N’ Level Programme
HARD WORK! “Be Prepared, Not Sorry!”
Responsibility of School
To ensure that:• Attendance and work progress of students are
monitored • Students attend remedial / supplementary
lessons• Parents / Guardians are kept informed of
child/ward’s progress-- Updates of school events and matters on school website, as well
as portal for parents :
a) http://www.damaisec.moe.edu.sg/
b) http://damaisec.asknlearn.com/lms/
Responsibility of Parents/Guardians
To assist school in:• ensuring that child attends school, the
4E/5N programme (Oct/Nov)
• ensuring that child revises his/her work
• ensuring that child does not stay out late
• contacting teachers when need arises
• Work in support of the school
Parents are invited to :
• Clarify with any key personnel, form teachers or subject teachers on issues raised.
• Meet up and speak with your child’s form teacher or subject teachers (in the designated classrooms)
• Make appointment to meet up with teachers on another day for further discussion.
Meeting your child’s Form Teacher / Subject Teacher
in class- in Sec 4 and 5 classrooms
We depend on each other
Joint partnership between parents and school to enable
our students to excel