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Networking @ OLN 14 January 2017 The slides used will be published on MCOnline by Tuesday 23 Jan S CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity Objectives To establish a positive and collaborative partnership with the form teacher. To network with


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Networking @ OLN

14 January 2017 The slides used will be published on MCOnline by Tuesday 23 Jan

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Objectives

  • To establish a positive and collaborative

partnership with the form teacher.

  • To network with other parents.
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The OLN Graduate

S Acts according to IJ Mission S Leads with initiative, serves with love S Communicates effectively S Is open-minded and is able to construct new

knowledge

S Is persevering and resilient S Is socially responsible

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G raciousness R esponsibility A ppreciation C ompassion I ntegrity A daptability

Mission, Vision & Values

A CHIJ School is a Christ-centred school community where all work together for the promotion of truth, justice, freedom and love, with special reference to the needs of persons who are disadvantaged in any way.

Girls of Today for Tomorrow

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  • Prioritise the child and her growth: our

common goal

  • Communication with parents
  • OLN Connect
  • Website (chijourladyofthenativity.moe.edu.sg)
  • Workshops, meetings & conferences
  • Tok Tok Messenger & letters
  • Pupil Organiser
  • Call / Email teachers or the school (chijoln@moe.edu.sg)
  • What to do when issues crop up

How we work with you

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How we help your daughter learn

S A holistic education focused on the cognitive, physical, social,

emotional, spiritual.

S Smaller class size for closer monitoring process S Customisation within the curriculum:

  • Banding of pupils
  • Pull-out groups
  • Differentiated attention within class

S Differentiated support for selected pupils:

  • Remedial lessons to help pupils level up.
  • Customised programmes to stretch the more able pupils.

S Assessment for summative and formative purposes

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How we help your daughter learn

S Values Ed lessons ‘I am a G.R.A.C.I.A

Star’ and Values Cards

S Leadership roles S Values in Action programmes S CCAs and Camps S Chit Chat sessions and semestral FGDs S Specific programmes, e.g. OLN Care

Ambassadors, P6 Mission and P6 Bazaar

S Emphasis on values throughout the

curriculum and school day, .e.g athletes’ oath

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P4 Subject-Based Banding

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What it means for your child?

  • Every child will be encouraged to do the

subjects at the levels that best meet her abilities

  • To provide more flexibility to pupils with

strengths and abilities that vary across subjects. NOT intended to provide a softer option

  • Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6
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How does Subject-based banding work?

At the end of P4:

  • School makes

recommendation for a subject combination

  • Parents have the option

to accept the school’s recommendation or proceed with their own choice

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How does SBB work at P5?

S Please note: There is no parental option at the end of P5.

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Q: Should my child take Foundation subject(s)?

S Must be guided by child’s ability. Come talk to us about it. S Implications of Foundation subjects on T-score, & ability to

cope in secondary school

S Foundation Maths: Importance of Mathematics in the

secondary school; for application to polytechnic & ITE

S Foundation MT: MT ‘B’ is offered in the secondary

school

S ‘U’ grade implications:

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Std subjects: >20 marks

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Foundation subjects: >30 marks

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Q: Should my child take HMT or not?

S Bonus points only given to

pupils if they are

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Applying for admission to SAP schools

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In the top 30% of the PSLE cohort who take HCL S Points awarded:

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Distinction (3 pts)

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Merit (2 pts)

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Pass (1 pt)

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HMTL is a 5th subject. Can your child take the additional load? S In S1, pupils can offer HMT

even if they do not offer it at

  • PSLE. Criteria:

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Top 10% of the PSLE cohort

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Top 11-30% of the PSLE cohort and obtain at least an A* (MTL)

  • r Merit (HMTL)

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Pls note that not all secondary schools offer HMTL S Useful for DSA? Depends

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Q: What is ‘DSA-Sec Ex’?

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Gives participating schools greater flexibility in their admission of students

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Adheres to key principles of transparency and meritocracy.

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Talents & achievements, in both academic and non-academic areas, can be considered for S1 admission.

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Each participating school sets its own criteria for selection, based on the academic and/or non-academic areas that the school would like to emphasise.

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Include portfolios, trials, interviews or tests

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Participating schools: eg CHIJ St Joseph’s, Holy Innocents, SOTA

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Q: Where else can I find out more about DSA–Sec Exercise?

S Visit MOE’s DSA-Sec website of

www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsasec/

S Visit the websites of participating schools through

http://www3.moe.edu.sg/schdiv/sis//

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CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity S Team up with the teachers. S Understand your child’s strengths and weaknesses. Chat with your

  • child. Create a conducive learning environment at home

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Develop a routine for school and homework.

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Help her set realistic and achievable goals.

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Encourage her to fulfil her responsibilities as a student

S Ensure a holistic lifestyle, e.g. CCAs, time to play, reflection. S Join the Parent Support Group (PSG) or volunteer at the school to

play an active role in your child’s education.

Contact: chij_olnpsg@yahoo.com.sg

S Focus on the work ethics and character values that lead to results.

What you can do to help your daughter

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Encourage Responsibility

S When she is doing her homework S When she is drawing up her schedule S When she forgets things S When she and her friends get upset with one another S When coming to school, e.g. getting out of the car or

when late

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What’s Coming Up

60th anniversary

Fund-raising (2.5 times rebate) School upgrading project

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Girls of Today For Tomorrow