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Discover Victoria Discover You Congratulations! Congratulations! Welcome, Class of 2023! Welcome, Class of 2023! Time Time Programme Programme Venue Venue 0830 0830 Registration Registration Foyer Foyer 0900 0900 Principals


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Congratulations! Congratulations! Welcome, Class of 2023! Welcome, Class of 2023!

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Time Time Programme Programme Venue Venue 0830 0830 Registration Registration Foyer Foyer 0900 0900 Principal’s Welcome Address Principal’s Welcome Address Student Matters Student Matters Sharing on Mother Tongue Sharing on Mother Tongue Languages Languages Q&A Q&A Hall Hall 0930 0930 Sharing by VS PSG Sharing by VS PSG Hall Hall 1000 1000 End End

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‘O’ LEVEL PROGRAMME ‘O’ LEVEL PROGRAMME

3014 3014

PSLE: 248 248-262 262 INTEGRATED PROGRAMM INTEGRATED PROGRAMM

9151 9151

PSLE: 252 252-275 275

2019 SEC 1 2019 SEC 1 POSTING POSTING

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Principal’s Principal’s Address Address

1.Our Heritage & Culture 2.The Curriculum & Learning Experience 3.Victoria

  • Cedar Alliance

Integrated Programme 4.Partnership with Parents 5.Regional Studies Programme

  • 6. Art Elective Programme
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  • Our Culture

Our Culture & Heritage Heritage

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143 143 years

years

  • f rich heritage
  • f rich heritage

and history! and history!

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Our Distinguished Alumni Our Distinguished Alumni

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Every V ictorian is a Gentleman, Professional and Sportsman who makes tangible contribution to his family, work, community and nation

Our Vision Our Vision

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Performance Excellence R

espect

Integrity Discipline E

mpathy

Our Values Our Values

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NIL SINE LABORE NIL SINE LABORE

Nothing without Labour

Our Motto Our Motto

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  • Our Triumphs

Our Triumphs & Achievements & Achievements

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99 99 % At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes

At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes

98.4 98.4 % Qualify for JC/CI

Qualify for JC/CI

41.2 41.2 % L1R5 of 10 or less

L1R5 of 10 or less

2018 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination 2018 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination

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100 100 % Promoted to VJC

Promoted to VJC

3.64 3.64

Mean GPA Mean GPA

2018 Year 4 Integrated Programme 2018 Year 4 Integrated Programme

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2018 Year 6 Integrated Programme 2018 Year 6 Integrated Programme

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12.8 12.8 % University Admission Score of 90

University Admission Score of 90

45 45% At least 3 H2 distinctions

At least 3 H2 distinctions

83.0 83.0 % Mean University Admission Score

Mean University Admission Score

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2019 Sporting 2019 Sporting Achievements Achievements

Badminton 3rd, East Zone, B Division 1st, East Zone, C Division Cricket 3rd, National, B Division 3rd, National, C Division Cross Country 3rd , National, C Division Floorball 3rd, National, B Division Football 1st, National, C Division Hockey 2nd, National, B Division 1st, National, C Division Sailing 1st (Laser), National, B Division 3rd (Byte), National, B Division 2nd (Byte), National, C Division 3rd (Optimist), National, C Division Shooting 4th (Rifle), National, C Division

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2019 Sporting 2019 Sporting Achievements Achievements

Table Tennis 1

st, East Zone, B Division

4th, National, C Division 2nd, East Zone, C Division Track & Field 4th , National, B Division 4th, National, C Division Volleyball 3rd, East Zone, B Division 1

st, East Zone, C Division

4th, National, C Division Wushu 2nd, National, B Division 3rd, National, C Division

24 24 National & Zonal Top 4

National & Zonal Top 4

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GOLD GOLD Boys' Brigade, National Cadet Corps (Land),

Boys' Brigade, National Cadet Corps (Land), National Cadet Corps (Sea), National Cadet Corps (Sea), National Police Cadet Corps, Red Cross, Scout National Police Cadet Corps, Red Cross, Scout

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Uniformed Groups (2019) Uniformed Groups (2019) – Perfect 6 Perfect 6

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Chinese Orchestra Chinese Orchestra Choir Choir Concert Band Concert Band English Drama English Drama Distinction Distinction Distinction Accomplishment

Performing Arts (2019) Performing Arts (2019)

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Academic (2019) Academic (2019)

– Highlights Highlights

  • 8th International Biomedical Quiz - 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
  • C.B. Paul Science Quiz 2019 - 4 Gold, 1 Silver
  • Singapore Y
  • ung Physicist Tournament 2019 – Bronze
  • Singapore Junior Chemistry Olympiad (SJChO) - 5 Gold, 5 Silver and 4 Bronze

M

  • edals. Overall 3rd
  • A

nnual Drone Odyssey Challenge – Overall Champion

  • International M

athematical M

  • delling Challenge - Commendation
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Academic (2019) Academic (2019)

–Highlights Highlights

  • 25th National M

andarin Oratorical Competition - B Division Champion, Individual Champion

  • Bilingual Debate Competition – Best Speaker, 2nd Runner Up (Team)
  • Unity Writers’ Festival Poetry Competition - 2nd Runner Up
  • Hua Y

i Debate Invitational Tournament – Best Speaker, Overall Champion

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  • 12th National Chinese General Knowledge Competition – Champion
  • 12th National Chinese Short Film Competition – Best Director, Best

Cinematography, 2nd in Best Short Film

  • A

nnual Cluster Humanities Challenge - 2nd Runner Up

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Academic (2019) Academic (2019) – Highlights

Highlights

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Academic (2019) Academic (2019)

– Highlights Highlights

  • Piala Cendekia Sahibba 2019 (Scrabble Competition) - Champion (Team and

Individual Top Scorer)

  • 8th Inter School mBoggle Competition - 2nd (Team and Individual)
  • M

alay Essay Writing Competition – 2nd

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Academic (2019) Academic (2019)

– Highlights Highlights

  • M

OE - Budding Writers’ and A rtistes’ Program in Tamil Language (Gold A

ward)

  • RI A

ll A rts Competitions, Tamil Language - Essay writing (Consolation Prize)

  • Kavimaalai Singapore Competitions - Singing (Consolation Prize)
  • Traditional Game - “Culture through Kabadi” Competition (Double Champions)
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  • Curriculum

Curriculum

&

Learning Learning

The The

Experience Experience

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Broad Broad -Based Based Holistic Education Holistic Education

Character Cognitive Community Aesthetics Physical

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Character & Leadership Education Character & Leadership Education

  • Discussions on Ethical, Civics & M
  • ral Issues
  • Cohort Camps & Leadership training
  • Opportunities to lead in class, CCA

s & student leadership organizations

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Level Focus Focus A ll Students Student Leaders Sec 1

Character & Leadership Curriculum Social Innovation Class & CCA s EDGE Camp 1: Orientation Camp Personal Leadership

Sec 2

EDGE Camp 2: A dventure & Leadership Team Leadership V ELOCI-T Camp M entoring by Teachers and Seniors

Sec 3

EDGE Camp 3: OBS Community Leadership

Sec 4

Camp Excel: ECG Professional Leadership

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Student Leadership Student Leadership

  • CCA

Leaders’ Council

  • House Captains & Committees
  • Junior Leaders
  • Class management committees
  • Senior Leaders
  • Prefectorial Board
  • M
  • nitors’ Council
  • Peer Support Board
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Co Co-Curricular Activities Curricular Activities

13 13 Sports Sports 6 6 Uniformed Groups Uniformed Groups 4 4 Performing Arts Performing Arts 5 5 Clubs & Societies Clubs & Societies

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Diverse Subject Choices Diverse Subject Choices

– Special Programmes Special Programmes

  • A

rt Elective Programme (A EP)

  • Regional Studies Programme (RSP)
  • Exercise and Sports Science (ESS) at ‘O’ Level
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Talent Development Talent Development

  • Academic excellence
  • Career guidance
  • Self
  • actualisation
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Community Education Community Education

  • Social Innovation through Design Thinking
  • Empathy through A

ction

  • V

ictoria Challenge: Every 4 years

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Boarding Programme Boarding Programme

  • Experience independent and community living
  • Learn relevant life skills beyond the academic curriculum
  • Develop leadership skills and character
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Local and overseas trips to develop global perspectives

Beyond Borders Beyond Borders

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Aesthetics Education Aesthetics Education

  • Aesthetics & Design Modules and Electives
  • Lunchtime concerts, VS Arts Festival, VS Factor
  • Performing Arts and Media Arts CCAs
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Sports Education Sports Education

  • Physical Education twice a week
  • Sports modules during PE including football, softball etc.
  • Cross Country Championships, Track & Field Championships
  • Exercise and Sports Science at ‘O’ Level
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  • VCA

VCA Integrated Integrated Programme Programme

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SOCIAL INNOVATOR SOCIAL INNOVATOR PASSIONATE LEARNER PASSIONATE LEARNER

Social Innovator Social Innovator

  • Empathises and feels for social issues
  • Challenges the process produce innovative

solutions

  • Leads with compassion

Passionate Learner Passionate Learner

  • Is curious about the world
  • Seeks interconnectedness and mastery in

both the sciences and humanities

  • Possesses personal voice to advance learning
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Who Should Apply Who Should Apply Ambiguity Bold Collaborative Driven

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Victoria Victoria -Cedar Alliance Cedar Alliance Joint Activities Joint Activities

  • CCA

s

  • Talent Development
  • Student Leadership
  • Joint Programmes e.g. Orientation, Science

Explore, SG50 celebrations

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The Victorian The Victorian

  • Intellectual potential and ability
  • Committed to excellence and

willing to work hard (Nil Sine Labore)

  • Apassion for life and learning
  • Leadership potential with the

commitment to serve others

  • Willingness to give back to the

community

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  • Partnership

Partnership with with Parents Parents

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Keeping in touch with you Keeping in touch with you

  • 1. Level 1-4 Parent-Teacher M

eeting (PTM )

– Beginning of the Year (Jan) – Last day of School, Term 2 (all parents) – Last day of School, Term 4 (selected parents)

  • 2. Form Teachers
  • 3. Letter to Parents (Termly)
  • 4. Learning M

anagement System (LM S)

  • 5. Parents Gateway
  • 6. SM

S

  • 7. W

ebsite

  • 8. Facebook
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Website: Website: www.victoria.moe.edu.sg www.victoria.moe.edu.sg Facebook Facebook www.facebook.com/ www.facebook.com/ victoriaschoolsingapore victoriaschoolsingapore Instagram Instagram @victoriaschoolsingapore @victoriaschoolsingapore

Keeping In Touch with You Keeping In Touch with You

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Our Partner: Our Partner: VSPSG

VSPSG

  • Coffee Talks
  • Principal’s Sharing at

annual AGM

  • Workshops for parents
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  • Regional

Regional Studies Studies Programme Programme

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What What is is RSP? RSP?

RSP (2008) consists of RSP (2008) consists of TWO TWO components: components: 1.

  • 1. Language

Language

(Bahasa Indonesia) (Bahasa Indonesia)

1.

  • 1. Enrichment

Enrichment

(Understanding Southeast Asia) (Understanding Southeast Asia)

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MOE’s MOE’s Rationale Rationale

  • Promote an understanding

and appreciation of the dynamism and diversity of the region.

  • Nurture Singaporeans who

are comfortable operating in the region.

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Eligibility Eligibility for for RSP RSP

  • Open to:

– Integrated Programme (IP) – O Level Express

  • For students who are not
  • ffering M

alay as their M TL.

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To encourage students To encourage students to offer RSP… to offer RSP…

  • Up to 20 scholarships will

be awarded per cohort of students.

  • The scholarships will cover

– A school fee subsidy; – A n annual allowance of $1000 per annum; and – Sponsorship for regional immersion programme.

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For O Level students,

  • 2 bonus points will be given to

RSP students who obtain a grade

  • f A

1-C6 for Bahasa Indonesia

  • It can be counted in-lieu-of a

Humanities subject in their L1R5 score.

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To encourage students To encourage students to offer RSP… to offer RSP…

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RSP RSPin in VS VS

Language Language

  • Bahasa Indonesia Lessons - 5 periods

per week

  • Listening, conversing, reading and

writing

Regional Studies Enrichment Regional Studies Enrichment

  • Understanding Southeast A

sia (USEA ) – 2 periods per week

  • Cultural Camp &

local learning journeys

  • Overseas Immersion Programme
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RSP RSPin in VS VS is is…

Experience with

interests

Develop through

interaction

G

row through involvement

Excel with insights

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To To find find out

  • ut more

more …

  • RSP counter in School

Hall

– For application – For more information and queries

*Interviews will be held when school reopens.

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  • Art

Art Elective Elective Programme Programme

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Why AEP?

Dreams Curriculum Aptitude

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Join AEP… Join AEP…

Because you want to: Because you want to:

  • Develop your artistic and creative talent

Develop your artistic and creative talent

  • Befriend and grow with artistic and

Befriend and grow with artistic and creative people creative people

  • Continue to enjoy art because art is very

Continue to enjoy art because art is very meaningful to you meaningful to you

  • Pursue Art beyond VS

Pursue Art beyond VS

(e.g. H2 Art at VJC) (e.g. H2 Art at VJC)

  • Find out if you are suitable for a career in

Find out if you are suitable for a career in the creative industry the creative industry

*Do sign up today to indicate your interest. *Do sign up today to indicate your interest. *Also, join us for a guided tour to the AEP rooms today *Also, join us for a guided tour to the AEP rooms today

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Sec/Year 1 Sec/Year 1

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Sec/Year 2 Sec/Year 2

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Sec/Year 3 Sec/Year 3

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Sec/Year 4 Sec/Year 4

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Curriculum Curriculum

Art Making Art Making Art Criticism Art Criticism

  • Drawing, painting, sculpting,

photography, etc.

  • Express your personal ideas, concepts,

thoughts, feelings, etc.

  • Study of V

isual A rts

  • A

pproaching, interpreting and evaluating works of art

  • A

ppreciating others’ ideas, concepts, thoughts, feelings, etc.

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SLIDE 68 Paper Description Exam Duration Weighting Requirement 1 Coursework 6-8 months 60% Compulsory 2 OR 3 Drawing & Painting (D&P) 3 hours 40% Choose one out of the two papers Study of Visual Arts (SOVA) 2 hours 4 Visual Arts Task (VAT) 2-3 months Independent Compulsory

Assessment Assessment

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Computing the Higher Art grade:

  • Distinction: A1 or A2 in each of the 3 papers
  • Merit: B3-C6 in each of the 3 papers
  • No grade: D7–F9 in one or more papers. Grade given reflects
as ‘Higher Art’ may still be counted as a Humanities subject.
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Aptitude Aptitude

An AEP student… An AEP student…

  • A

lways has interesting ideas about what/how to make art

  • A

lways interested to look at art and takes the initiative to seek out art and new ways of making art

  • Is excited about producing art
  • Can work for hours on making an

artwork great (not hobby art; very demanding)

  • Looks forward to A

EP lessons (not bothered

by the 4

  • year commitment)

Selection Test Selection Test

  • Conducted as part of the Orientation

Programme

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For students and parents interested to find

  • ut more about A

EP and M EP, please come to the A EP booth to look for Mr Heng Swee Kiang Mr Heng Swee Kiang

  • r Mr Joel Yeo

Mr Joel Yeo .

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  • Student

Student Matters Matters

Ms Fadhilah Roslan, Year Head/Level 1 Ms Fadhilah Roslan, Year Head/Level 1

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Welcome to Welcome to Victoria School! Victoria School!

  • 1. Expectations of a V

ictorian

▪ Grooming and Conduct

  • 2. Learning as a V

ictorian

▪ Sec 1 Curriculum ▪ CCA ▪ Timetable

  • 3. Preparing your child for

Secondary 1

  • 4. Key upcoming events in

January 2020

  • 5. A

dministrative matters

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Grooming and Conduct Grooming and Conduct

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A Gentleman’s Appearance A Gentleman’s Appearance

Attire

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Attire

A Gentleman’s Appearance A Gentleman’s Appearance

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A Gentleman’s Appearance A Gentleman’s Appearance

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Grooming

A Gentleman’s Appearance A Gentleman’s Appearance

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Atte ndanc e

A Gentleman’s Appearance A Gentleman’s Appearance

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Attitude

A Gentleman’s Behaviour A Gentleman’s Behaviour

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Secondary 1 Curriculum Secondary 1 Curriculum

Core curriculum Core curriculum

  • 1. English Language
  • 2. English Literature
  • 3. Mother Tongue Language/

Higher Mother Tongue Language

  • 4. Mathematics
  • 5. Science (Bio , Chem & Phy)
  • 6. History
  • 7. Geography
  • 8. Food & Consumer Science
  • 9. Art & Design

Co Co-curriculum curriculum

  • 1. Character & Leadership Education
  • 2. Physical Education
  • 3. Music

Other Programmes Other Programmes 1. Regional Studies Programme (RSP 2. Art Elective Programme (AEP) 3. Music Elective Programme (MEP) 4. Malay Studies Programme (MSP)

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1:1 Computing Programme 1:1 Computing Programme

  • From Term 2, 2020
  • Sec/Y

r 1 students are encouraged to bring a Personal Learning Device (PLD) for learning in class.

  • Creating authentic learning opportunities
  • Equipping students with 21st Century

Competencies

  • https://tinyurl.com/vs1to1enquiry
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Social Innovation Social Innovation Project (SIP) Project (SIP)

  • Focus on student’s development

as socially responsible citizens and how they can contribute meaningfully to the community.

  • Students are encouraged to

identify authentic needs in the community, understand issues associated with the needs, and initiate action.

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CCA Timing and Days CCA Timing and Days

▪ M

  • st CCA

s are on Mon, Wed and/or

  • Fri. Some CCA

s are on Tues, Thur and/or Sat due to coaching and/or venue constraints ▪ Each CCAsession ranges from 2 hours to 3.5 hours ▪ The earliest start time for CCA s is usually 2.30pm and the latest end time is no later than 7.00pm

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Note: During competition season, there will be additional CCA practices.

By 8.30: Seated in classroom for singing of national anthem 8.35 – 8.50: Form Teacher Period (FTP)

Form Teacher Period (FTP)

Sample Secondary 1 Timetable (before recess) Sample Secondary 1 Timetable (before recess)

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Sample Secondary 1 Timetable (after recess) Sample Secondary 1 Timetable (after recess)

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Transiting to Secondary 1 Transiting to Secondary 1

  • Differences between Primary School and

Secondary School:

  • Longer school hours
  • Increased commitment to CCA

s, more subjects, more school programmes

  • M

aking new friends

  • Greater peer influence and greater

independence

  • A

smooth transition is made when your child:

  • feels safe and comfortable in their new

environment.

  • is able to manage the daily challenges of

school life.

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SUPPORT SUPPORT

  • Find out how your child’s

preferences are changing. Show interest by asking

  • pen-ended questions.
  • M

ake a habit of chatting at a fixed time each day.

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AFFIRM AFFIRM

  • Remember your child’s
  • strengths. Build his self-

esteem in those areas.

  • Praise and affirm efforts

in front of relatives and friends.

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FAMILIARISE FAMILIARISE

  • Find out what secondary school life is

like for students these days.

  • Excite him about new experiences

secondary school students can have.

  • Encourage him to pick up a new hobby
  • r hone skills in outdoor sports.
  • Limit his time spent on digital devices.
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EMPATHISE EMPATHISE

  • A

cknowledge your child’s varying emotions.

  • Encourage your child to

share thoughts and feelings about the new school.

  • Prioritise sufficient sleep.
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2-3 Jan Sec/Y ear 1 Orientation 3 Jan Sec/Y ear 1 Parent-Teacher M eeting and CCA Showcase for Parents

  • 7.00pm: Parents meet Form Teachers
  • 7.45 - 8.30pm (est): Sharing by School

Leaders, and Q&A

6-7 Jan Y ear 1 Bridging Programme (IP only) 6-14 Jan CCA Trials 15-17 Jan Sec/Y ear 1 EDGE Leadership Camp (in V S school campus) 16 Jan evening Sec/Y ear 1 Talent Night (in V S school campus)

Key Upcoming Events Key Upcoming Events

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Forms to submit when school starts Forms to submit when school starts

Item No Item Date of Submission 7a. Student Medical Record Form Thur 2 Jan 2020 8b. Declaration of Swimming Proficiency 9 Edusave Enrichment Programme Standing Order 8a. CCA Option Form By 23 Jan 2020, 1pm (via school LMS portal) 7b. Consent for Dental Services By 15 Mar 2020 (via HPB portal)

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Administrative Matters Administrative Matters

  • Secondary level School

Smart Cards (SSC).

– Continue to use their Primary level SSCs for concessionary travel till end A pr 2020. – Purchase the Bus Concession Pass(BCP) for Secondary School students

  • RSP and A

EP

– A pplication by registering at the RSP and A EP counters

  • Class A

llocation

– Released on 1st day of school

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  • Purchase of books and uniforms

○ Books: Books:Bookshop (Ground floor) ○ Uniform: Uniform: Classrooms, Level 2 Purchase of books and uniforms after today

  • Sales date: 26 – 30 Dec 2019
  • M
  • n to Fri: 9 am to 3 pm
  • Sat: 9 am to 11 am
  • Closed on 24th Dec, 31st Dec, Sundays

and Public Holidays

Administrative Matters Administrative Matters

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First day of school First day of school

A ttire: PE uniform and shorts Reporting time: 7.20am V enue: Hall

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  • Mother Tongue

Mother Tongue Language and Language and Foreign Languages Foreign Languages

Ms Yong Soon Yi, HOD/MTL Ms Yong Soon Yi, HOD/MTL

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What will be covered What will be covered

  • M
  • ther Tongue Languages

– HM TL (HCL/HM L/HTL) – M TL (CL,M L,TL) – Exemption – In Lieu

  • Non Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL)
  • Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages (3rd Language)

– European Languages – Japanese – Bahasa Indonesia / M alay and Chinese Special Programmes

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  • A

ll Singaporeans/SPR students - to study their respective M TL – Chinese – M alay – Tamil

– A non-Tamil Indian may get approval from M OE to offer as his M TL: a) Tamil/M alay/Chinese, or b) A non-Tamil Indian Language (NTIL) such as Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu

MTL Policy (MOE) MTL Policy (MOE)

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  • Students who have been away from

Singapore’s school system for some years and who have not kept up with the study of their M TL may apply for:

a)Exemption from studying their official M TL or b)Study a foreign language such as French, German or Japanese in lieu of M TL.

  • A

pplications must be made through the school

  • Considered on a case-by-case basis by M

OE HQ.

  • International students either study

Chinese/M alay/Tamil or are required to study an approved foreign language/NTIL in lieu of M TL, unless they are granted exemption by M OE HQ.

MTL Policy (MOE) MTL Policy (MOE)

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MT Requirements for Admission MT Requirements for Admission to JCs to JCs Under the M

  • ther Tongue Policy,

it is compulsory for Secondary students to fulfill either ONEof the following M T requirements for admission to the JCs:

❑ a minimum ‘D7’ grade in the GCE O Level M

  • ther

Tongue Examination ❑ a minimum ‘E8’ grade in the GCE O Level Higher M

  • ther Tongue

Examination (for IP students) ❑ a pass in the GCE O Level M

  • ther

Tongue Syllabus BExamination

MTL Policy (MOE) MTL Policy (MOE)

MT Requirements for Admission to MT Requirements for Admission to Local Universities Local Universities Under the M

  • ther Tongue Policy, it

is compulsory for JC students to fulfill either ONEof the following M T requirements for admission to the local universities (NUS, NTU, SM U & SUTD): ❑ a minimum ‘D7’ grade in the GCE O Level Higher M

  • ther

Tongue Examination ❑ a minimum ‘S’ grade in the GCE A Level H1 M

  • ther

Tongue Examination ❑ a pass in the GCE A Level M

  • ther

Tongue Syllabus B Examination

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VS SY1 VS SY1

  • Mother Tongue Languages

Mother Tongue Languages

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HMTL Eligibility @ VS HMTL Eligibility @ VS

  • IP

IPStudents Students

– A ll Y 1 &Y 2 students offer HM TL, unless exempted by M OE

  • OLevel

LevelStudents Students

– S1 students who meet M OE Criteria for HM TL will offer HM TL, unless you choose to opt

  • ut.
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Higher Mother Tongue Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL) Language (HMTL)

  • V

S offers HM TL in all three

  • fficial M

TLlanguages.

  • A

dvantages of doing HM TL:

– O Level Track Students who score A 1-C6 for both HM TL and English will be given 2 bonus points for JC admission – Students who score A 1-D7 for HM TL would have met local university admission criteria and can be exempted from taking H1 M TLat JC

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For Parents whose son (in O Level Track) is eligible for HM TL: Y

  • u have received an offer letter at the

registration counter.

  • If your decision is to accept the offer

to take HCL/HM L (not applicable to HTL), you DO NOT need to return the form to us.

  • If your decision is to reject the offer to

take HCL/HM L, please fill up the form and return it to us before you leave.

HMTL Eligibility @ VS HMTL Eligibility @ VS

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HMTL: Appeal HMTL: Appeal

  • O Level Track CL/MLstudents who

do not meet M OE HM TL Criteria will not offer HM TL.

  • Y
  • u may appeal to offer HCL/HM

L. There will be a selection test for shortlisted students in 3 Jan 2020 (Term 1 Week 0).

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HCL/HML placement test HCL/HML placement test

  • Students who intend to appeal for

HM TL, please register via this QRcode: Or use this link: https://tinyurl.com/tjebu2d

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Mother Tongue Language Mother Tongue Language Requirement Requirement for IP Schools (From MOE) for IP Schools (From MOE)

  • IP students deemed to have the

language proficiency to access the HM TL curriculum, will be enrolled for the O- Level HM TL examination in Y ear 4 without the need for them to offer M TL at O-level.

  • Students who obtained D7 or better for

O-Level HM TL would fulfil the M TL requirement for entry to local full-time publicly-funded degree programmes.

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  • Y4 IP students who did not obtain at least an E8 or better in HMTL in the O

Level Exam would be deemed as not having fulfilled the MTL requirement to progress to Year 5.

  • These students would not have met entry requirement to JC.
  • MOE will acknowledge Year 3 IP students as having fulfilled the requirement for

entry to JC if they attain results equivalent to a D7 or better in the (school-based) HMTL SA2 Examination.

  • These students are eligible to offer HMTL in Y4 and sit for the O-Level HMTL

Examination.

  • Y3 IP students who obtained the E8 or F9 grades for the HMTL SA2

Examination would not have met entry requirement for JC.

  • They will offer MTL in Y4 and sit for the O-Level MTL Examination in which to

have to obtain a D7 grade and above to meet entry requirement for JC. Failing which they have to sit for the O -Level MTLB Examination.

Mother Tongue Language Requirement Mother Tongue Language Requirement for IP Schools (From MOE) for IP Schools (From MOE)

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HMTL Milestone Checks HMTL Milestone Checks

  • HM

TL students who did not meet the criteria will have to offer M TL instead

  • f HM

TLin the following year.

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MTL Exemption MTL Exemption

  • Granted by M

OEmostly on

– medical grounds, – students who have been away from Singapore’s school system for some years and have not kept up with the study of their M TL.

  • If you have been exempted from

M TL in Primary School,

  • r

intending to apply, please look for M dm M arliana (SH/M alay) at the 3rd Language counter

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MTL: In MTL: In -Lieu Lieu

  • Some students may study a non

Chinese/M alay/Tamil Language in- lieu of the three official M TL, subject to M OE approval.

  • If you have been granted approval to

take Foreign Languages in lieu of M TL (including NTIL) in primary school, or intend to apply now, please go to the 3rd Language counter to fill in Form 3.

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Helping your child excel in HMTL/MTL Helping your child excel in HMTL/MTL

  • Encourage your son to:

– Use their M TL in daily interactions – Read books and local newspaper in their M TL – Watch the news/Listen to local radio in their M TL – Work closely with their teachers if they have difficulties coping

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Foreign Languages Foreign Languages

Outcome of application has been distributed earlier at registration booth. Important points to note: – Submit registration by the deadline – M SP and Bahasa Indonesia lessons conducted in V S – CSP lessons conducted in Changkat Changi Secondary School (Simei) – Other Foreign Language lessons to be conducted at M OELC 3rd language registration for students posted to the M OELanguage Centres or Zonal Centres will be on M

  • nday 30 December 2019 from 8.30 am

to 5.00 pm at the respective Language or Zonal Centre.

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Outcome of application has been distributed earlier at registration booth. Important points to note:

  • Other Foreign Language lessons to be

conducted at M OELC.

  • pt for M
  • nday 3.30pm lessons at M

OELC.

  • Should there be no lesson offered on M
  • ndays

for their 3rd Language, the boys must inform the school via the FTs which days and time are their lessons at M OELC. This is to allow us to deconflict any potential clash in lessons between the M OELC and school timetables. Lessons likely to commence in T1W2.

Foreign Languages Foreign Languages

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MTL Booths MTL Booths

  • For those with queries on
  • ffering of HM

TL, please look for M s Y

  • ng
  • For those with queries on M

TL- in-lieu/M TL exemption/NTIL, please look for M r V anan

  • For those with queries on Third

Languages, please look for M s M arliana

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Q A

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Nil Sine Labore Nil Sine Labore

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Stage

Purchase of books and Purchase of books and uniforms uniforms

  • Books:

Books: Bookshop (Ground floor)

  • Uniform:

Uniform: Classrooms, Level 2

PSG General AEP RSP VCA IP CCA MTL 3rd Lang MSP CSP

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