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N CHIN HING G SECO COND NDAR ARY Y SCHOOL HOOL

Sec c 2 M Meet et-the the-Parent arent Sessi ssion

• n 2018

School Management Committee

School Leaders Principal : Mrs Chuah-Koh Eng Ngoh Vice Principal: Mr Casey Mui Chee Yin Vice Principal: Mr Wesley Cheong Lit Sem

School Management Committee

• Mr Tan Kok Chiew Year Head (Upper Sec)
• Mr Lim Fang Kwan Year Head (Lower Sec)
• Mr Hon Tin Hong School Staff Developer
• Mr Janageeraman HOD Student Management
• Mr Leung Yulun HOD Character & Citizenship Edn
• Mr Jack Liew HOD PE & CCA
• Mrs Erh-Ong Ka Min HOD Information Technology

School Management Committee

• Ms Christine Lee

HOD English

• Mdm Azlinah Abas HOD Humanities
• Mr Raymond Yeo HOD Mother Tongue Languages
• Mr Tay Yu Zhe

HOD Mathematics

• Mdm Chin Yi Mei

HOD Science

School Management Committee

• Mr Derek Soong SH Craft & Technology
• Ms Wai Lai Quin SH POA & CPA
• Mr Chen Zhanjiang

SH Physics

• Ms Arulushamaheswary SH Geography
• Mr Chin Chii Tarng SH Student Management
• Mr Paul Lim SH Citizenship Edn
• Mr Mohd Fadzel SH Art & Aesthetics
• Ms Toh Jia Ying LH English (LS-internal)
• Miss Ong Wan Hui SH Mathematics (internal)
• Mr Tan Ying Yang SH Special Projects (internal)

Key Personnel

• Mr Chew Chong Kiat – Lead Teacher (Mathematics)
• Mr Liew Kok Keong – Senior Teacher (Mathematics)
• Mr Foo Say Kin – Senior Teacher (Physical Education)
• Ms Tan Kwee Theng – Senior Teacher (Humanities)
• Miss Ee Ai Lin – Senior Teacher (English)
• Miss Yap Jen Huey – Senior Teacher (Chinese Language)
• Ms Gina Ang – Administration Manager
• Mr Govindarajoo – Operations Manager
• Mr Raymond Ho – Operations Manager

Senior School Counsellor

Mrs Teh Lee Huang Ms Joleen Lim

Education & Career Guidance (ECG) Counsellor

Our Sec 2 Form Teachers

Form Teachers 2T1

Miss Ong Fui Ping Ms Sharifah Insyeera Mr Phoon Wai Kit

Form Teachers 2N1

Mr Ong Sheo Yuan Ms Khasturi Gonasaygnram

Form Teachers 2N2

Ms Arulushamaheswary Mr Tommy Cheng

Outline

 School Direction and Focus  Sec 3 Subject Combinations for 2019  Streaming Process & Considerations

Our Philosophy and Belief

 Every student can be developed into an

active and contributing citizen with a lifelong passion for learning.

 Student-Centric Values-Driven

Education, focusing on nurturing students’ abilities and anchoring them

• n strong values.

OU OUR SC R SCHO HOOL OL MI MISSION ON Enriching Minds Unleashing Potential Impacting Lives

OU OUR SC R SCHOOL HOOL VI VISION ON Every Individual A Thinker An Achiever A Concerned Citizen

OU OUR SC R SCHOOL HOOL MO MOTT TTO Efforts Today Rewards Tomorrow 今日耕耘 明日长青

OUR OUR SCHOOL HOOL VAL ALUE UES I ExCEL

Integrity Excellence Compassion Enterprise Loyalty

OUR STUDENTS

Adopt the school motto and vision to be your own:

 Efforts Today, Rewards Tomorrow

• Discipline to Learn; Motivation to Succeed;

Honesty to Strive; Perseverance to Excel

 A Thinker

• Dare to Question; Thirst for Knowledge;

Seek Wisdom

 An Achiever

• Dare to Dream; Drive for Excellence;

Passion to Innovate

 A Concerned Citizen

• Humility to Serve; Confidence to Lead;

Graciousness to Care

Normal (Academic) Course 2019

Subject Combinations 2019 (NA)

Common Subjects

 English Language  Mother Tongue Language  Mathematics  Science (Phy/Chem)

Subject Combinations 2019 (NA)

Electives

 Combined Humanities (Choose 1)

• Social Studies with

 Geography Elective or History Elective  Others (Choose 1)

• ‘N’ Level Additional Maths
• Principles of Accounts
• Design & Technology
• Food & Nutrition
• Art

Normal (Technical) Course 2019

Subject Combinations 2019 (NT)

Common Subjects

 English Language  Mother Tongue Language  Mathematics  Science Syllabus T  Computer Applications

Elective Subject (Choose 1)

 Art  Design & Technology  Food Studies

SUBJECT INFORMATION

Humanities Subjects (NA)

 Combined Humanities

• Compulsory
• Comprises 2 components
• Social Studies
• Humanities Elective

 History Elective or  Geography Elective

 What is Additional Mathematics?

• An extension of Elementary Mathematics (Algebra and

Geometry)

• Provides strong foundation in algebraic manipulation

skills and mathematical reasoning.

• Provides a good grounding for Polytechnic Engineering

courses.

 Facts about A Maths

• Not compulsory for admission to Polytechnics or JCs
• Required only for JC Science courses

Additional Mathematics (NA)

Coursework Subjects

 Coursework Subjects

• Design & Technology
• Art
• Food & Nutrition

 What is Coursework

• Portion of final GCE ‘N’ Level grades depend on project

work sustained over a period of time  Proportion varies from 60% to 70% for different subjects

• Usually start at end Sec 3 / beginning Sec 4
• ~ 3-6 months to complete before written examinations

Out-of-Stream Subjects

 NA/NT students can take subjects at a

higher level (Exp/NA) at upper sec.

 Subjects usually offered include:

• English Language
• Mother Tongue Language
• Mathematics
• Combined Science (Phy/Chem)

 Eligibility is dependent on student

performance and teachers’ recommendations.

Details of Subject Combinations & Pre-requisites

 Details of the subject combinations, the

pre-requisites and the subject synopsis for the various subjects can be found in the handout given out today.

Option Form

 The option forms will be issued in October after

the Final Term Examination.

 Three options will be given. Use them wisely.  If the student is not successful in any of the

• ptions, Promotion Committee will decide, based
• n Form and Subject Teachers’

recommendations.

 The deadline for submission of the Option Form

is after the Final Term Examination at a specified date indicated in the option form.

SEC 2 STREAMING

Criteria For Transfer/Promotion/Advancement (Normal Technical)

Results Outcome 70% or higher in the average for all subjects

Laterally transferred to Sec 2 N(A)

Grade D or better in 2 subjects, one

• f which is EL or Maths

Promoted to Sec 3 N(T)

Has not met minimum attainment level and at or above maximum age

Advanced to Sec 3 N(T)

Has not met minimum attainment level and below maximum age

Retained in Sec 2 N(T)

Criteria For Transfer/Promotion/Advancement (Normal Academic)

Results Outcome 70% or higher in the average for all subjects

Laterally transferred to Sec 3 Express

Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subjects OR Grade 5 or better in 4 subjects

Promoted to Sec 3 N(A)

Has not met minimum attainment level and at or above maximum age

Advanced to Sec 3 N(A)

Has not met minimum attainment level and below maximum age

Retained in Sec 2 N(A)

Sec 2 Streaming

 Annual process for Sec 2 students to

determine subject combinations for Upper Secondary

 Preparation for post-secondary studies  Based on

• Student Interest
• Student Aptitude/Ability
• Future Career Aspiration

Sec 2 Streaming

Objectives:

 To match students’ ability to the appropriate

subject combination

 To match students’ aspirations with the

appropriate course

STREAMING PROCESS



Students will be ranked at the end of Sec 2



Allocation of subject combination will be based

• n
• Merit (overall performance and performance in

individual subjects)

• Eligibility
• Preference
• The number of students opting for the

particular subject combination

• Availability of resources, including teachers

and facilities

Streaming Considerations

 Consider your child/ward’s

• Passion for subject
• Aptitude / Ability
• Subject requirements for preferred

choice of tertiary institution and course

• f study

Partnering Parents

 Parents play a crucial role in

supporting our children in a holistic education centred on character development.

ROLE OF THE PARENTS

 Know your child’s school activities

• Instructional/enrichment programmes, CCAs,

school events

 Participation in your child’s school life

• Establish bonds with our school through form

teachers, Meet-the-Parents sessions, Parent Support Group

 Be involved in your child’s learning

• Communicate, encourage, motivate, monitor;

know his friends/outside school activities

 Be aware of signs of misconduct

• Take proactive action; work with form teachers &

school management

How Parents can help. . .

 Discuss with your children – their aspirations and

advise them accordingly

 Encourage them to focus on the Sec 2 studies

and aim for their preferred subject combination for Sec 3

 Discuss with Form Teachers on child’s progress

regularly

Bringing out the Best in our children, TOGETHER

Affirm our Colleagues

Together

we can nurture every student in Yuan Ching to be

A Thinker An Achiever A Concerned Citizen

A Carin ing g School hool, A Nurturin ing g School hool, A Growin ing g School hool

Sharing with Parents on Developing Your Child To Be a Positive Peer Influence Online

What is Positive Peer Influence?

Peer influence is the effect an individual can have on their friends to change their attitudes, values or behaviours. The Cyber Wellness principle of positive peer influence encourages our students to:

• Be a positive role model online
• Advocate positive online behaviour

Why is Being a Positive Peer Influence Online Important?

Being a positive peer influence online will help your child to:

• Exercise empathy
• Develop resilience and moral courage
• Learn responsibility for words and actions
• Leave positive digital footprints

How Can Parents Help?

Encourage your child to:

• Be S.U.R.E. before sharing.
• Source
• Understand
• Research
• Evaluate
• T.H.I.N.K. before posting. Ask: “Is it True?

Helpful? Inspiring? Necessary? Kind?”

How Can Parents Help?

Encourage your child to:

• Use technology for good, such as:
• Helping seniors to use technology
• Supporting good causes
• Spreading positive messages online

Key Messages to Parents

ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO BE A POSITIVE PEER INFLUENCE ONLINE GUIDE YOUR CHILD TO USE TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD MODEL POSITIVE ONLINE HABITS VALUE THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A POSITIVE PEER INFLUENCE ONLINE

THANK YOU

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