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Secondary 1

Meet-The-Parents Session & CCA Fair

The Principal’s Address

Mr Peter Tan

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QUEENSWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL WELCOMES YOU

Established in 1961  Completed 10-Year R&R (2017)

A Top Value-added School : A School of Excellence

Queensway Secondary School

QSS Vision:

Caring Citizens and Life-Long Learners in a School of Excellence

Queensway Secondary School

A Holistic Education

Challenging and Rigorous Curriculum Comprehensive Character Development Programme

CCA (Uniformed Groups) Achievements

14 Years Sustained Achievement Award (UG) 2004 - 2018

CCA – Uniformed Groups Year of Award 2016 2017 2018 NCC (Boys) Gold Gold Gold Girl Guides Gold Gold Gold NCC (Girls) Gold Gold Gold NPCC Gold Gold Gold Boys’ Brigade Silver Silver Silver St John Brigade Silver Gold Silver

CCA (Sports) Achievements

11 Years of Sustained Achievements: 2007-2018

CCA: Sports

Year of Award

2016 2017 2018 Basketball Boys _

• C Div 4th

Football Girls B 2nd (Nat) 2nd (Nat) 1st (Nat) Football Girls C 1st (Nat) 1st (Nat) 2nd (Nat) Volleyball Girls B 4th (Zone) 1st (Zone) 1st (Zone) Volleyball Girls C 2nd (Zone) NA 4th (Zone) Volleyball Boys 3rd (Zone) 3rd (Zone) C Boys 2nd (Zone) B Boys 4th (Zone) Football Boys B

• 1st (Nat Lg 2)

QF (Nat) Football Boys C 2nd (Zone) 2nd (Zone) 3rd (Zone) 2nd (Nat) Sepak Takraw: Boys B 1st (Nat) 1st (Nat) 1st (Nat) Sepak Takraw: Boys C 1st (Nat) NA 3rd (Nat)

CCA (Performing Arts)

11 Years of Sustained Accomplishment: 2005-2018

New Categories of Award for 2013 SYF*

*New Categories of Award from 2013 Singapore Youth Festival onwards

CCA: Performing Arts

Year of Award

2011/12 2013*/2014 2015*/2016 2017*/18

Chinese Dance Bronze Accomplishment Accomplishment Distinction Malay Dance Gold Distinction Distinction Distinction Drama Bronze Accomplishment Distinction Accomplishment Band Bronze Accomplishment Accomplishment Accomplishment Choir Silver Distinction Distinction Accomplishment

Our Core Values: Discipline Respect Responsibility Excellence

The QSS Experience

Queensway Secondary School

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A school where ALL can achieve success according to his/her ability

Mohammad Najulah – Class of 2012 (PFP student) Chua Chor Teck Gold Medal, Singapore Polytechnic Microsoft Youthspark Scholar, 2017 Top 8 SP Graduate, Commended by PM Lee in his FB post Currently in SMU pursuing Information Systems

Character Development Programmes

Citizenship & Character Education Co-Curricular Programme: Physical Sports Uniformed Groups Performing Arts Clubs & Societies Leadership Development: Class Committees, Peer Support, CCA Leaders & Prefects Outdoors Programmes & Camps:

Sec 1 Outdoor Education Programme Sec 2 Outdoor Education Camp Sec 3 OE Camp / OBS Singapore Sec 4 Motivational Seminar Overseas Sports Training & Camp

Nurturing Confident, Lifelong Learners & Caring, Responsible Citizens

• Talent Development Programmes
• Centre of Talent Development
• English Ingenium
• Math and Science Talent Programme
• MTL Bilingualism Programme
• Humanities Talent Programme
• Environmental Science Applied Learning

Programme

Leadership Opportunities in Class, CCA, House and School

Leadership Development Programme

Equipping students with self management, leadership and teamwork skills

Parent-Child Roles

1.Role of the Father 2.Role of the Mother 3.Role of the Child

Breakfast with the Principals

Time: 7:30am-8:30am

We look forward to getting to know you.

Term 1 Week 7

19 Feb, Tue 20 Feb, Wed 21 Feb, Thu

Class

101, 102 103, 104 111,112, 113

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A school where ALL can achieve success according to his/her ability

Enriching Experiences Enhancing Engagement

QUEENSWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL

The Curriculum

Ms Soon

HOD/Mathematics

Curriculum in QSS

• Timetable Structure
• GEAR FIVE (for Students)
• Homework Policy and Guidelines
• Assessment Schedules and Matters
• Enrichment/Remediation
• Talent Development Programmes and
• ther Special Academic Programmes
• Learning Management Systems

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Timetable Structure

Timetable Structure

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

7:40am-8am

Morning Assembly + Reading (Mon: EL, CCE and Humanities, Tues: EL, Wed: MTL, Thurs : EL & Science)

Morning Assembly

8am-8:30am (1st) 8:30am-9am (2nd) 9am-9:30am (3rd) 9:30am-10am (4th) 10am-10:30am (5th) Sec 1 Recess Sec 1 Recess Sec 1-2 Recess+ Unstructured Play Sec 1 Recess Sec 1 Recess 10:30am-11am (6th) ……. 12:30pm-1pm (10th) 1pm-1.30pm (11th)

CCE / Assembly ***

1.30pm-2pm (12th)

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GEAR FIVE (FOR STUDENTS)

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Empowering a Culture of Learning through GEAR FIVE (Student)

Greeting

1.1 I will ensure that I have relevant learning

materials before the start of every lesson.

1.2 I will set high expectations for active

learning and show my commitment to learning e.g. I will not submit shoddy work. Environment and attendance check

2.1 I will ensure that my classroom is clean

and my mobile phone is kept in the bag.

2.2

I will be punctual for lessons.

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Empowering a Culture of Learning through GEAR FIVE (Student)

Vary study habits to develop 21st Century Competencies

7.1 I will learn the different reading,

writing or subject-specific skills necessary to master the various subjects I am taking. I will ask my teacher if I am not sure what these skills are.

7.2 In class, I will take notes, listen

carefully and ask questions while my teacher is teaching.

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Homework Guidelines and Policy

Aims of Homework

• Consolidate and extend learning
• Access other resources
• Develop research skills
• Have an opportunity for independent work
• Provide feedback in the evaluation of teaching
• Enhance their study skills e.g. planning, time

management and self-discipline

• Take ownership and responsibility for learning

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Homework Guidelines

Students are expected to:

• Be clear of the homework

instructions given

• Take note of instructions

and deadlines

• Complete homework and

meet deadlines

• Inform their teacher of any

difficulty they encounter

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Homework

Parents are encouraged to:

• Ask their child what he/she is

learning in school

• Ask their child to show them

homework assignments

• Help their child formulate a

plan for completing homework

• Provide the appropriate space

and time for the completion of homework

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Homework by Department

DEPARTMENT Sec 1E Sec 1NA Sec 1NT

English Lang

2h 2h 2h

Mathematics

3h 3h 3h

Science

Phy: 1h Bio: 1h Phy: 0.5h Bio: 0.5h 1h

Humanities

1h 1h 1h

MTL

2h 1h 1h

Craft & Technology

1h 1h 1h

TOTAL

11h 9h 9h

QSS Norms: 9-11 hours per week (S1/2)

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• Workbook
• Worksheets
• Essays
• Project work
• Research
• Reading

Types of Homework

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Assessment Matters and Schedule

Sec 1 Target Setting Report (EPPS)

Target Setting: Term 1

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Termly and Year End Assessment Reports

NO MID-YEAR EXAMINATIONS

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Assessment Weightage and Schedule

 T1 weighted assessment [10%]  T2 weighted assessment [15% - No MYE]  T3 Common Test or weighted assessment (TBC)

[15%]

 T4 weighted assessments [10%]  T4 End of Year Exam (Week 3 Fri – Week 5 Tue)

[50%] Note: Weighted assessments will be school-based assessments which may be administered in a variety

• f formats (tests, practicals, projects, portfolios etc.).

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Absence from Tests and Examinations

• A student who is absent

from a test without a medical certificate or a valid reason will get a zero mark for the test.

• Letters of excuse from

parents / guardians will not be accepted.

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Remediation Programme

Remediation:

• Students who are academically weak will be identified

through term assessments and tests

• Selected students will be informed in advance

Day Subject Time Monday EL/MTL 2.30pm to 3.30pm Tuesday Humanities (Geography, History, Literature) 2.30pm to 3.30pm Thursday Mathematics 2.30pm to 3.30pm Friday Science 2.30pm to 3.30pm

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Subject Based Banding (SBB) / Foundation Bridging Programme (Selected students)

Day Subject Time Monday EL 2.30pm to 3.30pm Tuesday MTL 2.30pm to 3.30pm Thursday Science 2.30pm to 3.30pm Friday Mathematics 2.30pm to 3.30pm

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Talent Development Programmes and Special Academic Programmes

Nurturing Confident, Life-long Learners

Centre of Talent Development

An enriched curriculum for students to nurture their talents and ignite their passion.

• 1. English Language
• 2. Chinese Language
• 3. Mathematics
• 4. Science

Interested students may approach the respective Heads of Department or subject teachers to sign-up.

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Nurturing Confident, Life-long Learners

Our Ingenium Programme provides students with an enriched EL and Literature curriculum and develops students to be confident speakers and fluent writers

English Ingenium

• Creative Arts Programme
• Poetry slam, debates and workshops

with writers

• Commonwealth Essay Competition (2

Silver Awards, 4 Bronze Awards)

• National Schools Literature Festival

(Set Text Debate Winner, Lower Sec Choral Reading)

• Plain English Speaking Competition

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Nurturing Confident, Life-long Learners

Our MTL Bilingualism Programme aims to improve students’ language proficiency and prepare them for an increasingly globalized world.

MTL Bilingualism Programme

• Creative Arts Programme
• MTL Fortnight activities
• Basic Translation Course
• SFCCA “New World, New Life” Exhibition Student

Docent Training Programme

• Language and Cultural Quiz
• Author-in-Residence Programme
• Poetry Appreciation
• Xinyao Music Appreciation
• Presentation Skills Workshop
• Podcasts Making Workshop

Nurturing Confident, Life-long Learners

Our Math Talent Programme develops students’ problem-solving skills and cultivates their appreciation of the beauty and application of Mathematics.

Mathematics Talent Programme

• Mathematics Trail, enrichment

activities and competitions

• Singapore Mathematics Olympiad

2017: Junior (Gold & Bronze); Senior (Bronze)

• Singapore Mathematics Olympiad

2018: Junior (1 honourable mention); Senior (2 honourable mention)

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Nurturing Confident, Life-long Learners

Our Science Talent Programmes provides students with

• pportunities to extend their scientific knowledge and interests.

Science Talent Programme

• Assembly of Youth for the Environment

and competitions

• Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad – 1

Honourable Mention

• Singapore Junior Chemistry Olympiad – 1 Merit

Award

• Singapore Junior Biology Olympiad
• International Competition for Schools (Science) –

2 Distinction, 8 Credits, 3 Merits

• National Science Challenge – Quarter Finals (TV

Round)

• International Science Drama Competition

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Special Academic Programmes

• Environmental

Education as Applied Learning Programme (ALP)

• NA Out-of-Stream

Subjects (EL, Maths, MTL)

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Academic Learning Journeys

• EL – Attend plays,

talks by authors

• Maths – Maths Trail
• Science – Visits to

Museums, Fieldwork

• Geography –

Investigative Field Work

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Learning Management Support

Learning Management Support

• Student

Learning Space

• ACE Learning
• iMTL Portal
• ENabler – EL

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Student Learning Space

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Learning Management Support

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Learning Management Support

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QUEENSWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL

The Co-Curriculum Mr Feroz Ali AYH – Secondary 3

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Overview of CCA Presentation

• QSS CCA Policy, Guidelines &

Requirements

• CCA Application Procedure
• MOE LEAPS 2.0
• Choosing your CCA
• Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
• Ethnic Dance

• Compulsory for every student
• Selection: Sports, Uniformed Groups &

Performing Arts

• Clubs & Societies is considered a 2nd CCA
• Pupils who choose Band, NCC or NPCC are

not permitted to change CCA except for medical reasons.

QSS CCA Policy, Guidelines & Requirements

• Min 75 % attendance per year
• For admission to Polytechnics and Junior

Colleges, pupils who obtain an ‘Excellent’ grade in CCA: 2 bonus points ;

• ‘Good’ CCA grade: 1 bonus point

QSS CCA Policy, Guidelines & Requirements

CCA Schedule - 2019

• The CCA schedule can be found in your

handouts.

• Students are expected to attend all the CCA

sessions, for their respective CCAs.

To share: the purpose of Co-curricular Programmes the intent & domains of LEAPS 2.0 & how parents can support the holistic development of your child

• Co-Curricular Programmes

– 4 structured programmes that complement the academic curriculum

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Student Leadership Development Values In Action (VIA) Enrichment & Lifeskills Programme

• Co-Curricular Programmes support the holistic

development of the child – Provides multiple avenues to nurture students to prepare them for their future work and life

Character & Values Social-Emotional Competencies 21st Century Competencies Interests & Talents

LEAPS 2.0

Recognition System for Co-Curricular Attainment

• LEAPS 2.0

– 4 domains has levels of attainment: 1 - 5

Participation Achievement Leadership Service

Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2.0

• Level 1:

– Completed 2 modules on leadership

• Levels 2 – 3:

– National Youth Achievement Award: – Level 2: Bronze – Level 3: Silver and above

• Levels 2 – 5:

– Recognition of progressive student leadership development through leadership positions

• LEAPS 2.0

– Enrichment domain complements the other domains for students’ holistic development – Will be recognised in School Graduation Certificate – Will not have levels of attainment

Achievement Domain in LEAPS 2.0

Representation

• Level 1:

– Represent class / house / CCA (Intra-school)

Representation/Accomplishment

• Levels 2 – 4:

– Representation school or external organisation in an event – Accomplishment in an event represented – Levels increase with no. of years of representation/accomplishment

• Level 5:

– Represent/accomplish Singapore / MOE / Singapore Schools / National Project of Excellence (NPOE) / UG HQ in international UG competitions

Participation Domain in LEAPS 2.0

• At least 75% attendance each year
• Levels 1 - 4: Participation in a CCA for 2 to 5

years

• Levels 4 – 5: Continuous involvement in the

same CCA for 4 or 5 years

• Levels 3 – 5: Exemplary conduct and

active contribution in CCA with at least 3 years of participation in any CCA

• Level 1-4:

Highest level attained in either:

• Number of hours of service
• Number of VIA projects
• A combination of both
• Level 5:
• VIA project:
• Student-initiated
• Impacts the community beyond the school

Service Domain in LEAPS 2.0

Co-Curricular Experience Basic Requirement for Level of Attainment in Domains Bonus Points

Excellent 4,3,3,3 2 Good 4,1,1,1 3,2,1,1 2,2,2,1 1 Fair did not meet above criteria

HOW TO SUPPORT MY CHILD’S HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Is my child able to cope? How can I help to support him/her in the learning pursuits? How does my child want to pursue this development? What are the possible opportunities that can help support this development? What is my child interested in? What is my child good at? What kind of person does my child want to be? How can I reinforce my child's learning of values and life skills in his /her Co-Curricular Programmes?

Supporting the Holistic Development in my child

CCA VIA ENRICHMENT

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Focus on LEARNING & ENJOYMENT in Co-Curricular Programmes

Queensway Secondary School: Choosing your CCA

• All students will be brought to the Computer Lab from

21st Jan to 25th Jan 2019 to do an online selection.

• A print-out will be given to parents to sign and

acknowledge

• Results of CCA posting will be made known

by 31st Jan 2019.

• Preliminary selection of students based on the Trials

conducted on 4th Jan will be made known to students.

Queensway Secondary School: Choosing your CCA

• Students may submit an appeal after the

posting of the CCAs on Fri Feb 1st.

• DSA students must choose they CCA that they

have been admitted for.

• CCAs for the majority of the Secondary One

students (apart from the DSA students), will start from 1st Feb 2019.

Learning for Life Programme (LLP) Objectives:

• Provides opportunities for students to develop

their character through experiential learning

• Offers varied sports and outdoor education
• pportunities to all students

School Camps

• Sec 1 – Orientation Camp (1N)
• Sec 2 – 4D 3N Outdoor Adventure Camp at MOE

Campsites.

• Sec 3 – 5D 4N Outward Bound School (OBS) at

Pulau Ubin

Learning for Life Programme

• Outdoor Education Modules
• Sec 1 NA & NT swimming lessons as part
• f PE
• Sports Spectatorship Programme
• Sports Education Programme
• Sports Competitive Programme- Intra &

Inter Class

Unstructured Play

Objectives :

• A. To better develop students' creativity and

innovation through participation in unstructured play, exploration and creation

• B. To create a school culture where it is ‘safe’ to

create and explore, so as to empower students to find inventive ways of meeting the needs of others.

How will unstructured play look like in QSS

• Once a week
• Wednesdays
• Extended recess and unstructured play for

55 mins

• Teachers will man the venues
• No interference by teachers
• Teachers for safety and to manage areas

Activities during Unstructured Play

• Badminton
• Volleyball
• Football
• Basketball
• Takraw
• Art & Craft
• Reading
• Calligraphy
• Artistic Performances

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MORE INFORMATION

Register to attend the Open House and

Try-out session @ LASALLE

You may contact Mr Justin or Mrs Kumar Announcements will be made next week at morning assembly.

Thank You

• For more information regarding CCA matters,

you may contact our HOD PE/CCA Mr Justin Lloyd Fernandez.

• Email: justin_lloyd_fernandez@moe.edu.sg
• Contact no: 64741421 ext 112