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Principal-Meets-Parents
Session
2014
Secondary 2
Mission To nurture every PL-Lite into
a whole person who lives in
favour with God and Man
Vision
An outstanding school producing
women of fine character with a
passion for life and learning
• Godliness
• Respect
• All-round excellence
• Commitment
• Enthusiasm
Values
PRIME
IMPORTANCE
Character
Development
Academic
Excellence
3 things successful people
do differently (according to Ms Yoong)
- THINK
- SAY (include written words)
- DO
Focus for 2014
Honour the Lord
Theme Verse:
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men
Col 3:23 (NKJV)
Jan – Honour the Lord
Feb – Elderly
Mar – Women
Apr – Friends
May / Jun – Parents, Guardians
Jul – Pioneering National Leaders
Aug – Singapore
Sep – Trs / Former Trs /Admin Staff
Oct – PL
Honour the Lord Blessing Others
Thank You
PL-Lite : Go Light the World
Focused Sharing for Parents of Sec 2s
School Assessment for 2014
PL21
UNSW Assessment
Streaming
Mrs Selina Lum
Moving into 2014…
What would you do differently?
What worked for you?
In 2014
What do you want to achieve?
How did you do in 2013?
In the Academics
In your CCAs
In other aspects
of your life
Assessment
2014
Assessment in PLMGS (Sec)
Informal
Assessment
• Timed Assignments
• Class Quizzes
• Oral Presentations
• Journals / worksheets
• Presentations
• Group / Pair work
• Mindmaps
• E learning activities
• Scrap Book….. etc
Formal
Assessment
•Scheduled Common Tests
•Examinations
•Internal Oral examinations
Assessment Framework in 2014
• Sec 1, 2, 3 (Exp / NA / NT)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
CA1 CA2 Exams
No
Assessment
Common
Test +
Informal
Assessment
Common
Test +
Informal
Assessment
End of Year
Exam
25% 30% 45%
Total = 100%
Information for Parents 1. A Letter with the Assessment Schedule would be
issued at least 2 weeks before the Formal Assessment.
2. The Test schedule & Topics to be tested would be made available online at least 2 weeks before the test.
3. Subject Teachers would give all students relevant information pertaining to the assessment early.
4. Contact your child’s Form teacher or Subject teachers if you have any queries.
IP Information
Curriculum Weeks
in 2014
Curriculum Weeks 2014 (Sec 2)
Term Sec 1-2
1
(11 wks)
9.5 weeks
(Public holidays)
2
(10 wks)
6-8 weeks
(PHs, CT1,Wk 10 enrichment)
3
(10 wks)
7-9 weeks
(PH, CT2)
4
(6 wks)
2 weeks
*Lessons continue after EOY exams
2 weeks EOY Exam + 2 weeks of
processing exams, PH lose 4 wks
teaching time
Total 24.5 – 28.5 wks
IP Information
IP Overview of Activities 2014
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Promotion Criteria (Express
Stream)
• Students will be promoted if
they have a pass in EL and
have attained a pass
percentage (50% or more)
in the average for all
subjects.
Promotion Criteria (NA Stream)
A pass will be given to Students who
(a) obtain a Grade 5 or better in
English and 2 other subjects
OR
(b) a pass in 4 subjects.
A pass will be given to Students who
(a) obtain a Grade 5 or better in
English and 2 other subjects
OR
(b) a pass in 4 subjects.
Promotion Criteria (NA Stream)
Criteria for Lateral transfer for
2NA to 3Express
Sec 2 NA to Sec 3 Exp
• Grade 5 or better in English & 2 other
subjects
OR
• Pass in 4 Subjects
AND
70% or higher of all subjects
Pass the eligibility test at the end of the
year
Promotion Criteria (NT Stream)
A pass will be given to students who
obtain Grade D or better in 2
subjects, one of which is English OR
Mathematics
Criteria for Lateral transfer for
2NT to 2NA
Sec 2 NT to Sec 2NA
70% or higher of all Subjects
Pass the school’s internal test at the end
of the year
IP Information
Special Focus for Sec 2 in
2014 • PL 21 for Sec 2s
To create an integrated and engaging instructional programme to enhance the development of 21st CC in our students
– Critical and Creative thinking
– Information, communication and technology skills
– Civic literacy, global awareness and cross-cultural skills
PL 21: Creating PL-lites of the
21st Century
PL 21 2014
PL’s DOE (4Cs) Sec 1 (English, Geography
and History)
Sec 2 (D&T, Art and Music)
Passionate Learner (Critical and Creative
Thinking)
Confident PL-Lite
(Collaboration and Communication)
Critical Thinking: Analyse and Evaluate
Critical Thinking: Problem-Solve
Creative Thinking:
Generate ideas
Collaboration and Communication: Group work and Presentation
IT Lessons for Sec 1 and 2s
PL 21 - Sec 2 (2014)
• For D&T, all Sec 2 students will design a Prototype in preparation for participation in the Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Award (Student Section).
• During Music and Art lessons, students to work on projects that focus on creative and inventive thinking.
• Students will be equipped with knowledge on Creative Problem Solving Approach so as to help them in the design thinking process.
• Students will undergo training .
• Each class to attend one session - 3.30 to 5 pm
• Tentative dates :
22nd Jan (Wed)
6th Feb (Thurs)
12th Feb (Wed)
PL 21 - Sec 2 (2014)
IP Information
Special Focus for Sec 2 in
2014
• UNSW Assessment
for
Sec 2 Exp / NA
Educational
Assessment
Australia
The University of New South Wales (UNSW),
Educational Assessment Australia, conducts the
ICAS annually in Australia and in over 20 countries in
Asia, Africa, Europe, Pacific countries, and America.
International Competitions and Assessments for
Schools (ICAS) is a suite of competitions designed
specifically for primary and secondary students.
What is it
Educational Assessment
Australia
• The tests assess students’ skills and are relevant to
what they are learning at school.
• ICAS papers are skills-based.
• The test results will help the students and teachers
know where the students are in the subjects.
Educational Assessment
Australia
Awards and Recognition
All students who enter ICAS receive a Certificate. A certificate is
awarded on the following basis for each subject assessed:
High distinction Certificate - The top 1% of entrants in each
year level in each participating state and country.
Distinction Certificate - The next 10% of entrants in each
year level in each participating state and country.
Credit Certificate - The next 25% of entrants in each year
level in each participating state and country.
Participation Certificate - All other students receive a
Participation Certificate.
Educational Assessment
Australia
• Sec 2 is the mid-point in the students’ Secondary
school Educational Journey.
• The UNSW test is an international assessment to
benchmark students.
• The certificates received can be part of the students’
portfolio in their DSA applications to JCs or
applications to Institutions of Higher Learning.
What are the Benefits?
Educational Assessment
Australia
The UNSW Assessment is used
purely as a check point for our
students
The results WILL NOT be
included in the calculation of the
CA for the year
Educational Assessment
Australia
UNSW Assessment in PLMGS(Sec) - 2014
Subject Schedule Cost
Science T2 Wk
5
22 Apr $9.00 per subject
Total : $27
(via Edusave)
Foreign students
will pay cash /
cheque
English
Languag
e
T3 Wk
3
15 July
Maths T3 Wk
5
2 July
IP Information
Special Focus for Sec 2 in
2014
• Streaming for Sec
2s
Sec 1 Promotion to the next
level
Sec 4/5 National Exams
Sec 3 Promotion to the next
level
Sec 2 Streaming
Post Secondary Education
Institutions of Higher Learning
Junior College / MI Award :A level Certificate
2/3 years
Polytechnics Award : Diploma
3 years
GCE ‘O’ Levels
Sec 5NA
Sec 4NA
Sec 4Exp
ITE
Higher NITEC
NITEC
GCE ‘N’ Levels
Sec 4NT
1. What are the subjects
that she is good at?
2. What does she enjoy?
3. Have she thought
about what she wants
to do for her future
career?
Streaming Criteria
1. Merit
2. Choice according to option form
3. Aptitude for subject
Option (to be made in October) is final
Timeline in 2014 1 S3 Subject Combination
General Briefing for S2
students
March/
April
2 Subject Survey for students April
3 2014 S3 Subject Combination
Briefing for Parents
2 May
4 Meet the Parents Session (FTs
& Subject Trs)
23 May
5 End-of-Year Exam Sept/Oct
6 Meet the S2 Parents - Results
& Option Form (MMs & Trs)
Oct
7 Exercise S3 Subject
Combination Option
Mid Oct
8 Streaming Results End Oct
Last Words…
• Remedial Sessions
• Consultations Sessions
Have a Blessed Year
Ahead
Thank You
The National Youth Achievement
Award
Making Youth Leaders out
of Ordinary Singaporeans
http://www.nyaa.org
Aim of the Award
• Self reliance
• Perseverance
• Sense of responsibility to oneself, to society
and to the nation.
To encourage young people aged 14-25
to develop personal qualities of
History
• More than 111 countries worldwide are operating the
Award Programme under various titles
• The NYAA Programme was officially launched in
Singapore on 9th May 1992 by H.E. President Wee Kim
Wee at the Istana.
How it works
• Bronze Award: Ages 14-25
Min. 6 months
• Silver Award:
Ages 15-25
Min. 12 months
(For existing Bronze Award holders: Min. 6 months)
Four Sections of the
Award Programme
• Service
• Adventurous Journey
• Skills
• Physical Recreation
Service
The Challenge:
To offer community service regularly
• Bronze: 15 hours over a period of 3 months
• Silver: 30 hours over a period of 6 months
• Gold: 60 hours over a period of 12 months
Service
• Volunteering in a Neighbourhood Police Post
• Fund-raising projects
• Environmental protection and nature conservation projects
• Caring for animals
• Helping out in homes for the elderly or in children’s homes
• Volunteering in local hospitals • Working with the disabled
• Or pursue an activity of your own choosing
Examples:
Adventurous Journey
The Challenge:
Plan, train for and undertake a venture
• Bronze: 2 days/1 night
• Silver: 3 days/2 nights
• Gold: 4 days/3 nights
Adventurous Journey
Examples:
• Canoeing expedition
• Camping
• Jungle trekking
• Mountain biking
Skills
The Challenge:
Show individual progress
and sustained interest
• Bronze: 6 months
• Silver: 12 months
• Gold: 18 months
Skills
Calligraphy Photography Music Instruments
Librarianship Plant Study Videography
Languages Pottery Writing
Computers Umpiring Wood Carving
Publishing Refereeing Needlecraft
• Or pursue a new skill of your own choosing
Examples:
Physical Recreation
The Challenge:
• Bronze: 20 hours spread over 8 weeks
• Silver: 30 hours spread over 10 weeks
• Gold: 40 hours spread over 12 weeks
Sports Development Modules
•Bowling
•Fencing
•Jazz dance
• K-pop dance
•In-line skating
•Swimming
Our School Programme
Compo-
nent
Requirements Activities
Service 15 hours over a period of
three months
School CIP projects
Adventure Two days out, including one
night in an unfamiliar setting,
including at least 12 hours of
effort and activity
CCA Camps
OCIP
Skills 6 months CCA Programme
Recrea-
tion
20 hours over 8 weeks Sports Development
Club Modules
Getting Involved
Step 1 : Getting the enrolment form
Step 2 : Sending in the form and fee
Getting Involved
Step 3 :
Journaling in the
Award Diary and
Record Book
NYAA
• Achievement of awards:
- Bronze: 2 points
- Silver: 3 points
For further clarifications, you may contact:
Ms Colleen Ng (Sports Secretary, covering duty)
Mr Lee Wei Te (Data & Information)
Ms Tan Mei Shi
Mrs Sharon Tng (HOD PE/CCA)
Briefing for the
Sec 2NT Parents
Normal (Technical) Promotion
Criterion
Grade A B C D U
Marks 100 - 75 74 - 70 69 - 60 59 - 50 49 - 0
Obtain Grade D or better in 2 subjects, one of which is EL or Mathematics
Overview of Sec 2 N(T) Streaming
Briefing on S2 N(T) Streaming Exercise – May 2014
Online Survey of Subject Preference – May 2014
Planning for 2015 S3 N(T) Subject Combination – June 2014
Release of Overall Results for S2 N(T) Exam – Oct 2014
Exercise Option for S3 N(T) Subject Combination – Oct 2014
Release of Results for S2 N(T) Streaming Exercise – Nov 2014
Subjects for Upper Sec N(T) Compulsory Subjects
English Language
Basic Mother Tongue
Mathematics Syllabus T
Science Syllabus T
Computer Applications (CPA)
Elements of Business Skills (EBS)
Elective Subjects
Food Studies
Technical Studies
Promotion Criteria for Sec 2N(T) to
Sec 2N(A) [Exceptional Cases] Overall ‘Average’ score across all subjects
to be at least 70% for the End of Year results
Good performance in the school’s Qualifying Tests to be conducted in November
Excellent behaviour and a positive learning attitude
Strong recommendation by Form Teacher and Subject Teachers
Offer of N(A) Subject(s)
[Exceptional Cases] Overall ‘Average’ score for subject(s)
concerned to be at least 75% for the End of Year results
Good performance in the school’s Qualifying Test(s) to be conducted in November
Excellent behaviour and positive learning attitude
Strong recommendation by Form Teacher and Subject Teacher(s)
Programme 2014 Mentoring Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)
Programme
Vision
*Love Self
*Love Others
*Love Life
Anchoring
School Values
*Godliness
*Respect (for self)
*Respect (for others)
*All-round Excellence
*Commitment
*Enthusiasm
SEL
Competencies
To Be Learnt
*Self Awareness
*Self Management
*Social Awareness
*Relationship
Management
*Self Management
*Responsible Decision
Making
Proposed
Learning
Topics
*Self Esteem
*Conflict Management
*Peer Pressure
*Principled-centred Living
*Goal Setting
*Resiliency
Key Learning
Activities
*DISC Behavioural Profile
*Albatross Activity
*Teen Drama Episodes
*Interview with Special
Speaker
*Reena’s Video
*Moat Challenge
Thank You