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Parents Day Secondary 2 3 March 2018 Objectives of Todays Session To provide an update on the school's policies, programmes and post-secondary options. To highlight key learning programmes that enhance students learning.


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Parents’ Day Secondary 2 3 March 2018

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Objectives of Today’s Session

  • To provide an update on the school's policies,

programmes and post-secondary options.

  • To highlight key learning programmes that

enhance students’ learning.

  • To provide an opportunity for parents to meet

your child’s / ward’s Form Teachers.

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Programme

Time Description Venue 12.00 Arrival of Parents & Students Hall 12.15 – 12.20 Performance by Modern Dance 12.20 – 12.50 Address by Vice-Principal 12.50 – 12.55 Performance by Chinese Dance 12.55 – 1.45 Prize Giving for S2 students 1.45 – 2.45 Parents and Form Teachers Dialogue Session Classrooms

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Our Vision

A Dynamic Institution that Adds Value to All

Our Mission

To nurture Bukit Viewans to be Creative, Passionate and Resilient learners who possess moral integrity and are responsible to self and society. Growing Every Teacher, Engaging Every Student

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Our School Values

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Our Strategic Thrusts

  • Achieving Excellence in Teaching &

Learning

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Key Principle: Building on Trust; Partnering as One Partnership with Parents

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Partnership with Parents

Meet the Parents Sessions (MTPS) are organised for all levels to work closely with parents/guardians to bring about better learning outcomes for your child/ward.

  • MTPS Sec 1-5 2018:

– 25 May 2018 (Friday)

  • MTPS Sec 1-3

– 26 October 2018 (Friday)

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Communication Platforms with Parents

  • Student Handbook
  • Consent / Notification Forms
  • Termly Letters
  • Mass SMS
  • Email (staff email addresses on school website)
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bukitviewsec.moe.edu.sg bukitviewsec bukitviewsecondary bukitviewsecondary bukitviewsecondary

Communication Platforms with Parents

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School Hours

Flag Raising: 7.30am (be in school by 7.20am) Recess: 10.20am to 10.55am Lunch: 1.15pm to 1.50pm (Thursday) After School Programme after 2.00pm (If any): Lunch break will be provided

Day Reporting Time Dismissal Time Monday 7.20am 1.50pm Tuesday 7.20am 1.50pm Wednesday 7.20am 1.50pm Thursday 7.20am 3.00pm Friday 7.20am 12.40pm

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Teaching and Learning

✓ Gradual adjustment to new subjects ✓ More innovative teaching methods with more teaching periods ✓ More focused curriculum

Modular System

Semester 1

  • Food & Consumer Education

Semester 2

  • Design & Technology

Full Year

  • Physics, Chemistry

(Completed Physics, Biology in Sec 1)

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Student Management

Rules and Regulations formulated to ensure that our students have the most conducive environment for learning

  • Punctuality & Attendance
  • Use of mobile phones
  • Chromebook
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Student Management

Punctuality & Attendance

  • Be in school by 7.20 am
  • MCs for absence

Use of mobile phones

  • Mobile phones switched off in school, NO public display
  • Offenders will have their mobile phones confiscated with SIM card

1st offender: 5 academic weeks Repeated offender: 10 academic weeks Chromebook

  • Not to use during recess to promote interactions with other

students.

  • It is a learning device to enhance their lesson experience and

develop self-directed learners.

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All communicating accessories are NOT allowed to be worn.

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Motivation for Academic Excellence - 4As

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Positive Education @ BVSS

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  • To equip students with social-

emotional competencies to build up character strengths to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives

  • To build positive emotions
  • To encourage a healthy lifestyle
  • To enhance personal resilience
  • To be fully engaged and find joy in

learning

Positive Education

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Student Well-Being

Efforts to ensure the holistic development of the students Student Development

  • Form Teachers Time

– Study Habits, Positive Psychology, Learning Styles, Motivation

  • Teacher-Student Conference
  • Breakfast Time
  • Positive Recognition – Good Deed Awards,

Model Student Awards & Best Class Award

  • Graduation Ceremony (Sec 4 & 5)
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Student Well-Being

  • Character & Citizenship Education

– CCE Curriculum – Cyber wellness – Sexuality Education – Education & Career Guidance

  • Values in Action
  • National Education
  • Counselling
  • Support for student with special needs
  • Invention Programmes for at-risk students
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The Junior Outstanding Leaders in Energy for Sustainability (JOULES) Programme

Distinctive Programmes

 4 Year  4P approach –

Promote, Participate, Propagate, emPower

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Applied Learning Program CaCTus Programme Thinking Hats, Step-NUS Sunburst Environment Programme, Responsibiliity to society forum, Advanced Elective Modules, 1:1 PLD (Chromebook)

Distinctive Programmes

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Opening of the JOULES Smart Centre

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The JOULES Smart Centre

Bukit Viewans can look forward to having lessons in a green and smart classroom fitted with environmentally-preferred green building materials and features.

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Learning For Life Programme

Learning the Arts, Living the Values

Distinctive Programmes

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The Singapore Heritage Festival (SHF) is an annual community

  • utreach event which aims to promote awareness and

appreciation of Singapore’s rich heritage. Organised by Singapore Heritage Board, the festival offers heritage trails, tours, open houses, and performances at spots all over Singapore for the public.

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Learning for Life: Drama

As part of their LLP project, our Secondary 2 students will be performing five mini-skits for the public based on stories from the western part of Singapore.

8th April 2018 7pm Jurong Town Hall Free to public

Stories include ~ 2E1 : How Bukit Batok got its name 2E2 : Story of a BVSS alumni 2E3 : Bukit Batok memorial 2N1 : Khong Guan biscuits 2N2 : Beauty World

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National Examination Results

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BVSS Education Outcomes

National Examinations

  • GCE N Level 2017
  • GCE O Level 2017
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SEC 4 NORMAL ACADEMIC

Eligible for Sec 5N

76%

(National 76.6%)

  • 7 Subjects out of 12 achieved 100% Passes
  • 10 Subjects out of 12 above National % Passes
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SEC 4 NORMAL TECHNICAL

Qualify for ITE

100%

(National 100%)

  • 5 Subjects out of 10 achieved 100% Passes
  • 6 Subjects out of 10 above National % Passes
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SEC 4 EXPRESS

5 or more ‘O’ Level Passes

87.9%

(National 90.6%)

  • 9 in 18 subjects above National % Passes
  • 6 in 18 subjects achieved 100 % Passes
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SEC 5 NORMAL ACADEMIC 5 or more ‘O’ Level Passes

45.3%

(National 54%)

  • 9 in 12 subjects above National % Passes
  • 4 in 12 subjects achieved 100 % Passes
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Pathways after the National Examinations (O Level Track)

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Pathways after the O Levels

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GCE O LEVEL JC (2 Years) / Millennia Institute (3 Years) Polytechnics (3 Years) Private Institutions / NAFA / LaSalle / Others University

GCE O LEVEL JC (2 Years) / Millennia Institute (3 Years) Private Institutions / NAFA / LaSalle / Others

  • University

Institute

  • f

Technical Education Nitec / Higher Nitec Polytechnics

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Junior College / Millennia Institute

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Junior College Millennia Institute

2-year Programme 3-Year Programme L1R5

  • 1st Language (EL or HMT)

and 5 Relevant Subjects

  • Aggregate Score must be

≤ 20

  • At least
  • C6 for EL
  • D7 for MT or E8 for

HMT or Pass for BMT

  • D7 for E Math or D7 for

A Math L1R4

  • 1st Language (EL or HMT)

and 4 Relevant Subjects

  • Aggregate Score must be

≤ 20

  • At least
  • C6 for EL
  • D7 for MT or E8 for

HMT or Pass for BMT

  • D7 for E Math or D7 for

A Math

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Junior College Admission Using L1R5

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L1 English Language or Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) R1 From the best of Humanities (Note: Higher Art and Higher Music can be considered) R2 From the best of Mathematics/ Science R3 From the next best of Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science R4 From the next best of Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science and other GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects R5 From the next best of Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science and other GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects

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Example of L1R5 Calculation (1)

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Subject Grade English 3 Humanities 3 Math 3 Science 4 Mother Tongue 1 POA 2 D&T 1 CCA Good L1R5 L1 EL / HMT 3 R1 Humanities 3 R2 Math / Sci 3 R3 Humanities / Math / Sci 4 R4 Others 1 R5 Others 1 CCA Bonus

  • 1

Total 14

Core subjects like English, Humanities, Math & Science are compulsory.

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Subject Grade English 3 Humanities 5 Math 3 Science 4 Mother Tongue 1 POA 2 D&T 1 CCA Excellent *HMT 1 L1R5 L1 EL / HMT 1 R1 Humanities 5 R2 Math / Science 3 R3 Humanities/Math / Science 4 R4 Others 1 R5 Others 2 **CCA

  • 2

**HMT

  • 2

Total 12 *HMT can replace EL for L1 if EL is ≤C6 **Bonus points for CCA & HMT Note: If HMT is used as L1, MT cannot be used in the calculation of L1R5

Example of L1R5 Calculation (2)

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JC Cut-Off Points for 2018

Junior College Arts Science / IB Raffles Institution 5 5 Hwa Chong Institution 5 5 Victoria JC 8 6 Anglo-Chinese School (Indep) NA 6 National JC 9 8 Nanyang JC 8 7 Anglo-Chinese JC 10 9 St Joseph’s Institution NA 8 Junior College Arts Science / IB Eunoia JC 11 10 Temasek JC 11 10 St Andrew JC 12 11 Anderson Serangoon JC 12 12 Catholic JC 14 15 Tampines Meridian JC 13 14 Jurong Pioneer JC 17 14 Yishun Innova JC 20 20

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Polytechnic Cut-Off Points (Based on 2017 COP)

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https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/jae-info.pdf Source: The Straits Times

Polytechnic cut-off points are getting more and more competitive.

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Pathways after the National Examinations (N Level Track)

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Pathways for Normal (Academic / Technical) Students

U N I V E R S I T Y

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Eligibility Check:

  • Obtained ELMAB3 aggregate of 11 points or less (Before

deduction of CCA bonus points)

  • Obtained Grade 3 or better for all subjects used in the

computation of your ELMAB3

  • Note: Certain PFP courses require an EL grade of 2

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Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

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Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

Eligibility Check:

  • ELMAB3 ≤19 (excluding CCA bonus points)
  • EL ≤4 and MA ≤4 for Applied Sciences, Engineering and Info-

Communications Technology Higher Nitec courses

  • EL ≤3 and MA ≤4 for Business & Services Higher Nitec courses

Once you have completed the Higher Nitec course, you would be assured of a place in a Polytechnic Diploma course if you meet the Qualifying Grade Point Average (GPA) for DPP students.

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Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

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Progress to 1st year relevant Polytechnic Diploma course Progress to 2nd year relevant Polytechnic Diploma course Applied Sciences, Engineering and Info- Communications Technology Higher Nitec DPP Courses* ITE raw GPA ≥ 2.5 points (excluding CCA bonus points) ITE raw GPA ≥ 3.5 points (excluding CCA bonus points) Business & Services Higher Nitec DPP Courses ITE raw GPA ≥ 3.0 points (excluding CCA bonus points) N.A

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Alumni from 4NA and 4NT who did well

Aloysius Wong (4T1 2009)

  • 2010 & 2011 CDC & CCC - ITE Scholarship
  • Director's List for Academic Year 2010 &

2011

  • Outstanding Project Award 2012 - Solar

On-The-Go

  • Republic Poly Director's List for Academic

Year 2014/2015 Semester 1 & 2

  • Pursuing a Bachelor in Electrical &

Electronics Engineering in NTU

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Mohd Hakim (4N2 2016)

  • Director's List (GPA 3.765)
  • Took up DPP in Higher Nitec Electrical Engineering in 2017

Ron Charn (4T2, 2012)

  • Received the 2017 CDC & CCC - Polytechnic Bursary Award.

Khang Hui Lin (4N1, 2015)

  • Director’s Honour Roll (Diploma in Applied Chemistry in the

School of Chemical & Life Sciences) in June 2017.

  • Outstanding Performance in Singapore Polytechnic’s PFP

Alumni from 4NA and 4NT who did well

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Sec 2 Streaming 2018

Refer to your child’s student handbook, page 56

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Begin with the end in mind

‘The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step’

ITE POLYTECHNIC JUNIOR COLLEGE Sec 1 and 2

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A Journey

  • Streaming at the end of Sec 2 is an important

crossroad.

  • Upper Secondary curriculum prepares students

for studies in institutions of higher learning E.g. JC, MI, Poly or ITE.

  • Need to understand the entry requirements for

JCs, MI, Poly & ITE.

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Today’s Content

  • Selection process
  • Schedule
  • Subjects offered
  • Entry Criteria
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Selection Process

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Selection Process

Merit

  • Overall Academic Results
  • Secondary 2 Assessment Results

(CA1/SA1/CA2/SA2)

  • Overall Percentage

Streaming Criteria

  • Performance of whole cohort
  • Order of choice of options
  • Teacher’s Recommendation
  • Student’s Aptitude
  • Number of students opting for the

subject combination

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Weighting –Overall Results

CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2 15% 25% 15% 45%

Note: Computation will vary for modular subjects

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Schedule

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Sec 2 Assessment & Streaming Schedule

Jan

May Aug

Oct Nov

Common Test 1 Mid-Year Examinations Sec 2 Briefing 2 Sec 2 Briefing 1 Sec 2 Streaming Survey (Mock Exercise) Common Test 2 End-Year Examinations Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Sec 2 Briefing 3

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Date For Information / Action to be Taken May Sec 2 Mock Streaming Survey (Paper Exercise) October Issue of List of possible 2019 Sec 3 Subject Combinations Student to use template to rank his/her options after discussion with parents. Qualifying tests (for NA taking Express Subjects) Student keys in options (23-26 Oct)

Sec 2 Streaming Schedule

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Date For Information / Action to be Taken November Release of Streaming Results (5 Nov) November If student wishes to appeal Submit appeal forms and accompanying letter from parent /guardian to General Office (Deadline 8 Nov 12pm) Mid- November Release of Appeal Results (16 Nov)

Students & parents to avoid the period

17 Oct – 16 Nov 2018

when planning holiday overseas

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 15 Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct

Admin Day

Subject Briefing for ALL Sec 2 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct

Out of Stream Subject Qualifying Tests for 2N students*

Subject Briefing for Sec 2E & 2NA

Keying in Option

Student keys in options at this website:

https://www.edhub.net/btvss/

23 October – 26 October

Deadline : Friday 26 October, 2359hr

29 Oct 30 Oct 31 Oct 1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov Bridging Lessons For 2N students accepted to take Express Maths, Science, English 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov Release of Streaming Results 2.00pm

(ALL students will report to school to receive the results and holiday homework)

Deepavali APPEAL Deadline : Thursday 8/11/18, 12.00 pm

Please submit to General Office

  • 1. Appeal Form (take printed

copy from General Office)

  • 2. Letter from parent/guardian

12 Nov 13 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov Release of Appeal Results 12.00pm (on noticeboard

  • utside General

Office)

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Subjects Offered & Entry Criteria

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Subjects offered at 3NA

Compulsory subjects

  • English Language
  • Mother Tongue *

* O-Level Subjects offered

  • Sc (Phy, Chem) *
  • Mathematics *
  • Combined Humanities

Social Studies + History / Geography Choice Subjects: Principles Of Accounts (POA) N-Level Additional Mathematics * Design & Technology (D&T) Food and Nutrition (F&N) Art

Coursework

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Entry Criteria

To opt for You will need

MT Mathematics Science English

Principles of Accounts (POA)  60%

N-Level Additional Mathematics *(these students will take O-Level Mathematics)

 80% Criteria for ‘O’ Level subjects ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue  80% ‘O’ Level Mathematics  80% ‘O’ Level Science (P/C)  70% ‘O’ Level English (new)  75%

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Out-of-Stream subjects

Normal Academic students taking Express Subjects

– Mathematics – Science (Physics/Chemistry) – Mother Tongue – English

  • 1. Students will be identified based on OVERALL

subject results

  • 2. Students will sit for a Qualifying Test
  • 3. Students selected will attend Bridging Lessons for
  • ne week during November Holidays
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Out-of-Stream subjects

Normal Academic students taking Express Subjects

  • Art
  • D&T
  • 1. Students are shortlisted in the beginning of

Secondary 3 based on their Secondary 2 results.

  • 2. Students will be offered based on Secondary 3

subject results.

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Subjects offered at 3E

Compulsory subjects

  • English Language
  • Mother Tongue/Higher Mother Tongue
  • E. Mathematics
  • Combined Humanities

Social Studies + History / Geography / Literature

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Subjects offered at 3E

Choice Subjects:

Sciences:

  • Physics + Chemistry + Biology
  • Physics + Chemistry
  • Chemistry + Biology
  • Science (Phy/Chem)

Mathematics:

  • A Mathematics
  • Principles Of Accounts (POA)

Humanities Geography * History * Coursework Subjects:

  • Computing (as 7th or 8th subject)
  • Design & Technology (D&T)
  • Food and Nutrition (F&N)
  • Art
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Entry Criteria

To opt for You will need

English Mathematics Science Literature

8 Subjects (maximum) including English, Mother Tongue, Elementary Mathematics and Combined Humanities Overall percentage ≥ 70% (pass all subjects) Geography/History *(new) Humanities ≥ 70% Additional Mathematics ≥ 70% Physics, Chemistry and Biology ≥ 65% ≥ 75% ≥ 75% Physics and Chemistry/ Chemistry and Biology ≥ 70% ≥ 70% Computing ≥ 65% ≥ 60% Principles of Accounts ≥ 60% Literature Elective (as part of Combined Humanities) ≥ 65% ≥ 70% D&T / FCE / Art Pass Sec 2 (or highest of the 3)

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*offered only when there is minimum number who applied

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*offered only when there is minimum number who applied

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Express students who do not perform well in Sec 2

  • 6 subjects will be offered to Express

students who are not able to manage the rigour of reading 7 subjects.

  • This is to ensure that you do sufficiently

well at the O levels to progress to polytechnics.

  • These students will be identified from

Secondary 2 Second Combined Results.

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Assignments (30%) Learning in class (70%)

Revision/ Self-Study

Level 1 Level 2

Within 24 hours

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January was the start of a new year, a new year with a new beginning and new hopes. A new year where you can work towards success through your efforts and hard work. Find a balance between study & play, receive support and work smart!!

Start it Right!

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Support

  • Mr Ng Wuay Boon (HOD Science)

ng_wuay_boon@moe.edu.sg

  • Mrs Irni Prasad (HOD Mathematics)

irni_karen_mohd_zaini@moe.edu.sg

  • Mr Heng Chong Yong (HOD Partnership)

heng_chong_yong@moe.edu.sg

  • Form teachers and Subject teachers
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Thank You and we look forward to your strong partnership with the school!