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St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary

Sec 1 Parents’ Night

What we hope to achieve this evening

• Familiarise parents with Teaching and Learning

in SACSS

• Strengthen connections between parents and

form teachers

• Synergize the efforts of parents and the school

so we can work together to support the development of our girls

All slides for tonight are available on the school website via the URL below:

http://bit.ly/2CPnxfs

Programme

• Prayer & Ethos of school

Sr Christina

• Transition to Secondary One

Vice Principal, Mdm Yee

• Principal’s Address

Principal, Mdm Mak

• Managing the Humanities

HOD Humanities, Mdm Rasheada

• Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

SH PE, Ms Ng Shilin

• Discipline in SACSS

HOD Discipline, Mr Anwar

• Partners in Education: Canossian

Co-Educators (CCE) Chairperson CCE,

• Question & Answer

Year Head (Lower Sec), Ms Teo

• Interaction with Form Teachers

Prayer

God beyond all names in whom we live and move and have

• ur being, inspire us with wisdom and

love. May we remember that life is more than making a living. May we guide our children to lead meaningful and purposeful lives serving family and society. This prayer we make in Jesus name. Amen.

• Morning reflection, Quiet Time & Morning

Prayer

• Official events

– Beginning of the Year School Mass – Celebration of Life & Mission of St Magdalene of Canossa – our Foundress in conjunction with Investiture of Student Council – Celebration of Life & Mission of St Anthony of Padua – our Patron Saint in conjunction with Investiture of Catholic Activities Council

School Ethos & Practices

• A spirituality that is inclusive and all

embracing of universal values

• Appreciation and respect for all traditions

Unique & Universal

Transition to Sec 1

Mdm Yee Vice Principal

From Primary to Secondary

* Longer curriculum hours/school day * Development journey of teenagers * More subjects * Compulsory CCA participation * New environment

• physical
• social

More Subjects

Express and NA NT

English MTL Maths Science Art Music PE CCE English MTL Maths Science Art Music PE CCE Social Studies NEW !!!! Design & Technology (D&T) Drama English Literature Food & Consumer Education (FCE) Geography Higher Art/ Higher Music (Exp) History NEW !!!! Computer Applications Design & Technology (D&T) Drama Food & Consumer Education (FCE)

Weighting for Assessments

Class tests & Assignments Mid-year Exam Common / Class tests & Assignments End-of- Year Exam

CA1(%) SA1(%) CA2(%) SA2(%) 15 30 15 40

Note :

• Except for Geography, History and subjects with coursework; such as Art, Music,

Drama, FCE and D&T.

• Assessment weighting for Geography & History can be found in Information

Booklet, Pg. 16

• Assessment weighting for subjects with coursework will be addressed by subject

teachers

• Common Tests for Sec 1s will be conducted only in Semester 2; from

30 July – 3 August 2018

Progression after Sec 1

Sec 2 Express Sec 2 NA Sec 2 NT Sec 4 Express Sec 4 NA Sec 4 NT Sec 3 Express Sec 3 NA Sec 3 NT

• For lateral transfers to a more demanding stream Student must

achieve at least 70% for ALL subjects

Sec 1 Express Sec 1 NA Sec 1 NT

Criteria for Promotion to Sec 2

Sec 1E Pass in English Language AND Pass in overall percentage Sec 1N(A) Grade 5 or better in English Language AND 2 other subjects (English Language – FAIL) Grade 5 or better in 4 subjects Sec 1N(T) Grade D or better in 2 subjects one of which is English Language or Mathematics

Academic Support Programmes

• Smaller teacher-student ratio for some subjects

and classes

• Subject-based banding for students who qualify
• Enrichment and stretch programmes for Maths

and Science

• Consultation after school
• Remediation after school
• Academic Support programmes for Hearing-

Impaired students

Parents,

• ur Supportive Partners

The Key Link to a great Partnership: Form Teachers

School–Parents Communication Form Teachers School website Parents’ Briefings School email Parent-Teacher Conference The Canossian Students’ Planner CORRI Connections

Principal’s Address

Mdm Mak

Humanities

Mdm Rasheada Begam HOD Humanities

Highlights

• Content
• Assessment
• What can you do to help your

daughters?

Lower Secondary Humanities

• Subjects
• i. History ,
• ii. Geography,
• iii. Literature,
• iv. Social Studies (NT)

Content (Info Booklet, Text Book)

Social Studies (Sec 1NT) 1 Living in a Multicultural Society 2 Responding to Migration History (Sec 1E /1NA) 1 Tracing Singapore’s Origins 2 Life in Colonial Singapore Geography (Sec 1E/1NA)

Environment and Resources

1 Tropical Rainforest: How can we save the rainforest? 2 Water supply: Will our taps run dry? 3 Energy: How can we avoid an energy crisis? (For Express Course only)

Content

• Inquiry-Based Approach : Through Questions
• Using sources as evidence
• Skills-based
• Textbooks may be difficult for the new Sec 1

students

Assessment

• NO EXAM

Class Test Graded Assignment Geographical / Historical Investigation (NA/EXPRESS)

Assessment

(re: Information Booklet Pg 16)

Assessment

(re: Information Booklet Pg 13)

Social Studies (1NT) History (1E /1NA) Geography (1E/1NA)

• 1. Course book

Activities 1 Chapter Tasks 1 Issue-Based Tasks 2 Source-based Questions 2 Short Answer Questions

• 2. Performance

Tasks 3 Structured Essay 3 Structured Questions 4 Historical Investigation 4 Geographical Investigation

Historical / Geographical Investigations

• Project
• Work also done in class
• Both Individual and Group Assessment : 30%
• Working in group is important

Sec 1 GI : Water Testing at the Canal near the school

• Taken from an

Upper Sec Geography Elective Paper

• Exposure in

Lower Sec Geography Investigation Project

Sample of Compulsory Fieldwork Question

1(a) Study Source A What does Source A tell you about Chinese coolies in colonial Singapore?

[4]

(b) Study Source B. What can you infer from Source B about the Chinese immigrants who came to colonial Singapore?

[5]

(c) Study Source C. What does Source C tell you about the Straits Chinese in colonial Singapore?

[5]

(d) Study Sources D and E. In what ways are these two sources different?

[6]

Section A: Sample of Source-based Question – History (E/NA)

Section B : Sample of Structured- Essay Question

2 This question is

• n

the founding and development of Singapore as a British trading settlement in the 19th century. 10 m (a) State two events in the early 19th century that contributed to Singapore’s founding and development as a British trading settlement. [3] (b) Explain three reasons why Singapore was chosen as a British trading port. [7]

Sample: NT Graded Performance Task

How can parents help ?

• Ensure that her attendance at school is regular

– 5 periods (History & Geography)

• Encourage her to read the textbooks before

the lesson

• Make Reading a habit
• Ensure that homework is completed

Co-Curricular Activities

Ms Ng Shilin SH PE

On behalf of: Mr Jimmy Choo, SH CCA

CCA FOR your child ….

• Holistic Education
• Broad and deep foundation for lifelong learning
• Development of values and life skills
• Discover their strengths, interests and talents,

beyond the academics

WHO she is MATTERS!

CCA FOR your child

Published

• n 31 Dec

2013

‘It is not the CCA participation per se that enhances the educational outcomes. It is the fact that the activity provides skills, strengths, networks and support, plus social and personal rewards.’

CCA Grades

LEAPS 2.0 (refer to Information Booklet Pg 29)

• Recognition of learning and attainment in the Co-

Curriculum

• Four domains –Leadership, Achievement, Participation,

Service

• Co-curricular attainment as bonus points

Co-Curricular Attainment Excellent (2 bonus points) Good (1 bonus point) Fair

At the end of the graduating year, the level of attainment will be converted to a bonus point(s) which can be used for admission to JC / Polytechnic / Millennia Institute/ITE

CCA Attainment Possible Combinations (LeAPS)

Excellent (2 bonus points) 4333, 3433, 3343, 3334 Good (1 bonus point) 1222, 2122, 2212, 2221 1123, 1132, 1231, 1321, 2311, 3211 1114, 1141, 1411, 4111 Fair 0123, 0444, , 1055 etc

Example: Student A Academic Aggregate Score (L1R4 or L1R5) is 14 points. CCA Attainment is Excellent Grade. Therefore overall Aggregate Score will be 14 – 2 = 12 points

• CCA participation in school is compulsory for all

students

• Students must maintain 75% attendance rate per

year

• Transfer of CCA will only be processed in

January of every year (except for medical cases)

SACSS CCA POLICY

• MC must be provided if child is absent from

CCA

• Not more than 3 parents’ letter per YEAR
• For long term MC, please consider a change
• f CCA

SACSS CCA POLICY

22 Main CCAs

8 Performing Arts

6 Sports & Games

6 Clubs & Societies

2 Uniformed Groups 2nd CCA / Interest Group Handball Football

CCA in SACSS

PERFORMING ARTS

1. ANGKLUNG 2. CHOIR 3. CONCERT BAND 4. DRAMA 5. GUITAR ENSEMBLE 6. INDIAN DANCE 7. MODERN DANCE 8. PERCUSSION BAND

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

1. DIGITAL MEDIA CLUB 2. CHINESE CULTURAL SOCIETY 3. DEBATE AND ORATORICAL SOCIETY 4. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 5. MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY 6. ST MAGDALENE’S CLUB (SEC 2s to 5s)

SPORTS & GAMES

1. BADMINTON 2. FLOORBALL 3. NETBALL 4. TENNIS 5. TAEKWANDO 6. TRACK AND FIELD

UNIFORMED GROUPS

1. GIRL GUIDES 2. NATIONAL CIVIL DEFENCE CADET CORPS (NEW CCA)

4 Jan CCA Showcase and Displays 5 to 12 Jan CCA Experience and Trials Week 16 Jan Release of CCA trials results 16 to 17 Jan CCA online selection Week 4, Tuesday 23 Jan CCA allocation results, CCA begins (bring along PE attire)

CCA Orientation, Selection & Allocation

Step 1: Access SACSS Website for the link to AsknLearn portal Step 2: Log in using IC no. Step 3: Choose *5 CCAs and rank them according to preference * At least 1 Uniform Group

CCA Online Selection via

AsknLearn Portal

Step 4: Click ‘Submit’

CCA Online Selection via

AsknLearn Portal

Final Submission date: 17 JAN (WEDNESDAY) 2359h

PARENTS AS PARTNERS

Discuss with your child

• Interest level? Real interest vs Peers’

Interest?

• Commitment to training
• Making informed choices

Support your child,

be her biggest fan!

Thank You

Discipline in SACSS

Mr Anwar Discipline Master

THE RESPONSIBLE THINKING PROCESS (RTP):

Process of addressing misbehaviour through questioning instead of blaming.

RESTORATIVE PRACTICES (RP):

Process of conferencing all parties involve to address misbehaviour and how to move forward.

SACSS Discipline : RTP & RP

Discipline Flowchart

Acts of Misconduct

School Shoes

Acceptable Not Acceptable

Canvas

• White only
• Low cut
• All other colours
• High cut (even in white)

Sport Shoes

• Predominant colours: White, black, grey,

navy blue

• Low cut
• All other base colours
• High cut

Mobile Phone Policy

• Switched off and kept in bags during curriculum hours

(class, CCA and remedial lessons)

• Phone Zones – Canteen, Café, Sheltered Court

Pick-Up Point, Bookshop, Field

• Confiscated mobile phones can be collected at Rcube

at the end of the final lesson of the day

Disciplinary Issues

• Latecoming – at MPH by 7:30am

Disciplinary Issues

• Cyber issues / cyberbullying / cyber abuse etc.

Platforms: Instagram, Bigo, Snapchat, Whatsapp

Do monitor children’s online activities.

The Discipline Committee

Mr Anwarul Haq HOD Discipline Ms Tiffany Cheok SH Discipline, Lower Sec TIC Mrs Mary Ann Joseph Upper Sec TIC Ms Nurul Huda Lower Sec TIC Ms Li Wei Upper Sec TIC Ms Amanda Quah Upper Sec TIC Ms Nurul Aliah Lower Sec TIC

After School Engagement (ASE):

St Francis’ Room

Objective: To engage students meaningfully in a fun and safe environment Target: Students without adult home supervision after school

After School Engagement (ASE): St Francis’ Room

Opening hours: 1.45pm – 4.30pm (non CCA days – Mon, Tue, Thurs)

Please approach Ms Shirlyn Loh, Ms Nurfaeza or Mr Anwar for further information.

Working hand in hand in developing values

presented by: Ms Susan Peh/ Chairperson 2018 Ms Djamila Burgos/ Chairperson 2017

with diverse

religious and cultural background Parents & Associate Parents Different walks of life

With varied interests and areas of expertise

Coming TOGETHER to …..

Our Vision

To provide a nurturing educational environment for the development

• f the girls and our daughters.

Building on Trust, Partnering as One

The home, school and community must work together in mutual trust, respect and understanding.

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/parents-in-education/how-can-parents-be-involved

PARENTS SCHOOL

Building on Trust, Partnering as One

• Effective parenting CANNOT occur in isolation

from the school.

• There

are many levels

• f

involvement and support that parents can give.

• Partner the school as best as you can to ensure

their child’s development is on track.

• Better

idea

• f

the school’s policies and programmes.

• Build

and sustain strong home-school relationships.

Jogathon

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

Mother’s/ Father’s Day Sales

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

Foundress Day

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

Easter Art & Craft

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

Easter Art & Craft

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

Sports Day

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

NT Workshop

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

Teachers’ Day

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

SAC Blaze – Food and Fun Fair

Celebrating Racial Harmony Day

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

Gardening

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

SUPPORTING SCHOOL EVENTS

Prom Night 2017

CCE Interaction Sessions

CCE Appreciation Day/ Terrarium Workshop

Upcoming events of 2018

▪ Breakfast Interaction session (January) ▪ Gardening (Every Tuesday Morning) ▪ Enrichment class for NT students ▪ Jogathon (March) ▪ Mother’s Day/ Father’s Day (April) ▪ Racial Harmony Day (July) ▪ Youth Day Celebration (July) ▪ Sports Day (Aug) ▪ Teacher’s Day Celebrations (September) ▪ Prom Night (November) ▪ CCE Appreciation Session (November)

Canossian Co-Educators’ Philosophy is based on ..

• The foundation set by St. Magdalene of Canossa,

F.D.C.C (1774–1835)

Many of the same values and principles shared by many religions around the world.

Canossian Co-Educators

Role Models for our girls

Bonding

From Our Past Experience

• Contributing back to school and service to others
• Role Modeling
• Demonstrating respect and trust in the school
• Building and sustaining stronger relationships with

the school

• Daughters appreciate the time and effort spent

Come JOIN US as a Canossian Co-Educator (CCE) Today!

Email: stanthonycss@gmail.com

Question & Answer

Question Response

Academic Matters

How will the school assist students who are from non-affiliated schools to integrate those who are from affiliated schools? 3 Days’ Orientation, where the focus is on helping students build relationships with each other and with their teachers. In class, Form Teachers consciously integrate such students with students from other schools. Buddies are assigned to help them integrate Does the school offer HCL? No we do not offer at the Lower Secondary level due to manpower constraints and small numbers of candidates. At present students offered HCL will go to Ngee Ann Sec school for lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Students may also offer HCL after Sec 1 if they meet the criteria. Please refer to Information Booklet (Pg …) When will students receive their EZ- link? Transitlink will issue out secondary school students’ EZ-link cards in April 2018. Till then students may continue to use their primary school cards. They will however have to top up their cards with the secondary school monthly concession fare. It is an offence to top up with the primary school concession fare when they are in secondary school.

Form Teachers’ Interaction Time

1.1

Ms Sandy Lee Mr Muhd Nasiruddin R Mr Terence Yap

Ms Shona Chow Assistant Year Head

1.2

Ms Nurfaeza Rahmat Ms Nicky Phua

Ms Amanda Quah Ms Tan Poh Hoon

1.3

Ms Cheryl Ng

Mr Tan Zijing

1.5

Ms Shirlyn Loh Mrs Joseph Philip

1.6

Ms Aileen Tan Mr Michael Ee Ms Caleen Goh

1.7

Ms Charlene Lee Mdm Wu Lin Ms Nur Taib

1.8

Mr Mohd Said Ms Nicole Quek SH Student Leadership Ms Michelle Goon

Thank You