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CONVENT OF THE HOLY INFANT JESUS SECONDARY

(TOWN CONVENT)

School Leaders

Principal Mrs Karen Tay Vice-Principals Academic: Ms Candice Seet Ms Teo Geok Sian Admin: Mr Mark Hong

CHIJ STAFF

Year Head & Assistant Year Heads Key Personnel School Counsellors Form Teachers & Co-Form Teachers

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1854 at Victoria Street Formerly known as Town Convent Mother school of the CHIJ family ( 11 IJ Schools in Singapore) 2nd oldest girls’ school in Singapore

OUR MISSION

A CHIJ school is a Christ-centred school community where all work together for the promotion

• f truth, justice, freedom and love,

with special reference to the needs of persons who are disadvantaged in any way.

Blessed Nicolas Barré Founder of the IJ Sisters

SCHOOL MOTTO Simple in Virtue Steadfast in Duty

OUR VISION

AN IJ GIRL is...

a THINKER, LEADER and COMMUNICATOR who is confident with humility, principled with compassion, and cultured with grace.

School Values Compassion Humility Integrity Perseverance Faith

Programme

7.30am Breakfast 7.45am Principal’s Address 8.10am Address by Year Head 8.20am Sharing on XP 8.30am Sharing by Academic Heads 9.00am Welcome by CHIJ Sec PSG 9.20am Q & A

A HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Twin emphasis on ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

A HOLISTIC EDUCATION

3Ls@IJ LEARN  LIVE  LEAD

CHIJ EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Level Learning Events / Experience

Sec 1

Orientation and Campfire Learning Journey to CHIJMES General Leadership Programme (Hike) VIA (My School , A Litter-free Environment) Inter-class Drama Competition Story-telling Workshop Study Skills Workshop TGIF IJ FLAIR Financial Literacy IJ Spirit Day & IJ Fiesta Cross Country Retreat

Sec 2

General Leadership Programme (Outdoor Adventure Camp) VIA (Recycling Outreach Project) Specific Leaders Camp Overseas Learning Journey Financial Literacy

CHIJ EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Level Learning Events / Experience

Sec 3

General Leadership Programme (Outward Bound Singapore) Student Leaders Camp VIA (Raising Funds for Needy & Befriending the Elderly) Work Attachment Learning Journey to SAFTI Mission Trips

Sec 4

Self-Awareness Camp VIA (Befriending the Elderly) Educational Fair & Career Seminar Graduation Ceremony & Graduation Night

ACADEMIC CORE

• English Language
• Basic Mother Tongue
• Science
• Mathematics
• Computer Applications
• Social Studies (NT)
• Design and Technology
• General Art Programme
• Food & Consumer Education

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

CCE@IJ STRENGTHS OF CHARACTER

Lifelong learner and critical thinker Diligent and capable performer Socially and emotionally skilled leader Responsible and self-disciplined person Contributing community member Spiritual person crafting a purposeful life

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Milestone Checklist of an IJ Girl

The CCE Competency Map is supported by the Milestone Checklist for an IJ

• Girl. This checklist is a developmental tool which enables the teachers to

support the student’s growth and development in the key competencies identified, and support her attainment of the Outcomes of the IJ Girl.

LEAPS 2.0

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Co-Curricular Attainment Details Excellent (2 bonus points) Student who attains a minimum Level 3 in all four domains with at least a Level 4 in one domain. Good (1 bonus point) Student who attains a minimum Level 1 in all four domains with any

• ne of the following:

a) At least Level 2 in three domains; b) At least Level 2 in one domain and at least Level 3 in another domain; or c) At least Level 4 in one domain. Fair Student’s attainment in co-curricular will not translate into any bonus points.

Recognition of Students’ Level of Attainment

ASSESSMENT

• Formative Assessment
• Summative Assessment

Partnership with Parents

• Conversations with School

Leaders and Teachers

• Feedback

Address by Year Head

• Work closely with Form Teachers of Classes
• Coordinate the well-being of students by the level
• Assist in specific needs of student
• Monitor student’s performance in order to achieve

progression to the next level

Contact Time with Form Teachers

Contact Time with Form Teachers / Character Education Programme

Recess for Breakfast and Lunch

Recess #1 (to start by 0950, within 2hr from start

• f lesson )

Recess #2 (starting 1150, for days with longer hours) Recess on Wed is 1 hour long

Student Well-Being

PE (AM) and Recess break PE and Recess break (whenever possible only)

Notification on Afternoon Curriculum

Curriculum lessons up to 1750. Afternoon lessons hours are indicated whenever possible

Academy Programme

Character Education Programme Acad Prog XP

Trends on Online Usage and Habits

Key Findings from MDA’s Study 2015*

• Nearly 80% of the children use the internet, the majority for about 4-6

days per week, and more than 90% started before the age of 10 years old.

Starting age of children using the Internet

Note: Survey was conducted on children up to 14 years old

Frequency of using the Internet (%)

>68% of the children use internet 4-6 days per week

>50% of the children start to use internet <7 yrs old

• More children used social media in 2015
• Average starting age was 8.6 years old

Key Findings from MDA’s Study 2015*

>15% increase for children who use social media

Children who have used social media (%)

Average starting age on social media

Average Starting Age: 8.6 years old. Most social media services have recommended minimum age guidelines. E.g. Facebook requires users to be at least 13 years old to start an account.

• Popular social media networks amongst the young

Key Findings from MDA’s Study 2015*

Social media networks currently using - by age groups (%)

Online Opportunities and Risks for Students

Online Opportunities : Harnessing Technology for Learning

Deepen Subject Mastery through Communication, Collaboration and Creation

• Social media can be leveraged to promote kindness and positive acts

through the power of reach. For example:

• building a more resilient and caring Singapore
• spreading positive messages
• garnering support for low-income families and the elderly

Online Opportunities : Harnessing Technology for Learning

• While technology offers value, it may bring some potential risks such as:

– Cyber bullying – Excessive internet use – Accessing inappropriate online content – Danger with online contact

Online Risks

Managing Potential Online Risks

• Regulating time and activities
• Discerning inappropriate content
• Managing online reputation
• Respecting intellectual property

“Balance of individual empowerment with digital technology with the sense of personal, community, global responsibility”

MOE’s Cyber Wellness Education

http://ictconnection.moe.edu.sg/cyber-wellness/for-parents

Parents as Partners

You can help by reminding your children to:

• Maintain a balanced lifestyle between the physical and the cyber world
• Use ICT for positive purposes
• Maintain a positive presence in cyberspace
• Be a safe and responsible user of Technology

Academy Programme

Character Education Programme Acad Prog XP

What is XP?

• Give them “freedom” to eXplore
• Collaborate and eXpand their knowledge “without hurry”
• Integrate skills of the mind, heart and act with their hands

What is XP?

• Drive (Passion)
• Achievement (Success)
• Resilience
• Embracing failure (Growth Mindset)

Brief outline of XP

• Begins in Term 2

–Friday 1.50 to 3.20 pm

• Skills covered

–Oral communication –Current affairs

• Market survey and research

–Design thinking –Creative Problem Solving

Design Thinking Process

English Language

Secondary Normal [Technical]

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Aim to raise students’ skills in: Reading Writing Speaking Listening through a competence use of vocabulary and grammar

Focus

• functional use of language as a way of effective

communication

• encourage reading, speaking and listening of good English

usage

Secondary Mathematics

Breakfast Meetings for Secondary 1 - 2017

Mathematics provides the ideal domain to:

• Learn how to think and problem-solve
• Develop 21st century competencies

Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision

Working for Primary Level 1800  5 = 360 1800 – 360 = 1440 1440  96 = 15 Jane paid for 15 months.

Working for Secondary Level

Deposit paid = 1800  5 = $360 Amount left to be paid = 1800 – 360 = $1440 Number of monthly payments = 1440  96 = 15 months

Homework & Reflective Review

Homework (Cognition) Reflective review (Metacognition)

• What did I learn?
• What mistake did I make?
• What must I do so that I will not make that mistake again?
• What competency did I practise?

What did I learn ?

“I learnt to simplify algebraic expressions by adding and subtracting of like terms.” “I learnt to solve real world problems by translating them into algebraic equations.”

What competency did I practise?

“I was striving for accuracy.” “I connected information to arrive at the solution.” “I applied past knowledge to a new situation.”

Syllabus Overview

• Syllabus assumes knowledge of Standard/ Foundation

Mathematics

Number and Algebra Geometry and Measurement Statistics and Probability Mathematical Processes

Lower Secondary Science N(T)

Lower Secondary Modules

Aims

• acquire knowledge for application in

their daily lives

• develop 21st Century Competencies
• prepared for post secondary courses

Lower Secondary Modules

3 Modules

• Gadget Work Wonders
• Matters Around us
• Wonders of My Body

Lower Secondary Science NT

Upper Secondary Modules

3 Modules at Upper Secondary

• Gadgets Work Wonders
• Food Matters (evolving from matters around us from

lower secondary)

• Wonders of My Body

Upper Secondary Science NT

Curriculum Time

Assessment for Lower Secondary

Written Tests 60% Performance based assessment 40%

Types of Performance based assessment

• Designing

mindmaps

Types of Performance based assessment

• Show and talk

Types of Performance based assessment

• Poster Design
• Poster

Presentation

Social Studies

Overview of Issues Covered

Level Issue Inquiry Focus Lower Secondary Living in a Multicultural Society Is harmony achievable in a multicultural society? Responding to Migration Are migrants welcomed? Resolving Conflict and Building Peace Is peace achievable? Protecting Our Environment Is the environment worth protecting? Lower Secondary Managing Our Financial Resources What does it mean to manage

• ur financial resources well?

Caring for Society How can we make Singapore a better place for those in need?

• Issues

that affect us and the world we live in

Teaching Pedagogy and Strategies

Strategies

• Discussions
• Hands-on activities
• Exposure to

current affairs Inquiry Approach

Assessment

• Non-examinable subject
• Modes of Assessment

– Chapter Tasks/Reflections – Performance Task (Group Task, Group Reflection and Individual Reflection)

• 3 possible grades: pass; pass with merit;

pass with distinction

Outcomes

• Developing our students into informed, concerned and

participative citizens

LIFESKILLS (Normal Technical)

Computer Applications (CPA)

OVERVIEW

Students will learn: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Skills

• Useful in their personal life
• Support learning in other subjects

Sec One students will learn:

• 1. About computers & how to use computers safely & confidently
• 2. Application software e.g.

a) Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point To create documents for presentations and to do calculations b) Inkscape (software) – draw pictures to be used in documents for presentations

Sec Two students will:

• Continue to practise the skills in Sec 1
• Learn advanced tools & skills
• Learn Programming concepts & skills to create 2D-

animations using Scratch (software)

ASSESSMENT

• Booklet pg 17
• Modes of assessment:
• Daily work – practical
• Practical Test
• Written Test
• Coursework (SA2)

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Subjects Sec One 2017 Sec One 2018 Food and Consumer Education (FCE)

Previously known as Home Economics

• Yes

Design & Technology (D&T) Yes

AIMS OF D&T

• 1. Appreciate the function,

aesthetics & technology in design

• 2. Develop design thinking & to

encourage creativity (ideation) sketch design ideas

• 3. Experience the process of

realising design through making a product

D&T - CORE AREAS

What is Product design ?

• design & make a product
• use appropriate

machines & tools

D&T – Semester 1

• 1. Marking out, Cutting and

Shaping Tools and Surface Finishing

• Make an Acrylic Dish
• 2. Freehand Sketching
• 3. The Design Process –

Design and make a Wooden Torchlight Keychain

D&T – Semester 2

• 1. Sketching 3D shapes - Oblique

Drawing

• 2. Marking out, Cutting and

Shaping Tools and Surface Finishing of Wood and Plastics

• 3. The Design Process

Design and make a Pencil and Note Holder

ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

Subject Information Booklet

No Written Exam

Assessment is carried out throughout the year Design & Technology (D&T) Pages 15-16

FOOD & CONSUMER EDUCATION

STRUCTURE OF FCE SYLLABUS

• 1. Core Areas of Study:
• Food Studies
• Consumer Studies
• 2. Elective Modules

CORE AREAS OF STUDY

• 1. To equip students with core knowledge in nutrition and

consumerism and practical skills of food

• 2. To give a strong foundation for everyday living in the future

ELECTIVE MODULE

To allow students to:

• 1. build upon the knowledge from the Core Areas of Study
• 2. extend their learning in related topics according to their interest

STRUCTURE OF FCE SYLLABUS

Core Areas of Study Elective Modules

• 1. Food Studies
• Diet & Health
• Meal Planning
• Diet-Related diseases
• Food Management
• Methods of Cooking
• Culinary Skills
• Food & Kitchen Safety
• 1. Food Investigation

(Semester 1)

E.g. Investigate the effects of using different types of fats on the texture, taste and colour of cupcakes

• 2. FCE & the Community

(Semester 2)

E.g. Project work

• 2. Consumer Education

(Financial Literacy Programme)

• Resource management
• Budgeting
• Consumer awareness
• Rights & responsibilities of consumers

PROJECT WORK

E.g. of Task Qn: Your class has been chosen to be the ambassador

• f the school to organise World Heart Day for

the elderly (grandparents or elderly relatives) . Prepare healthy dishes to show how we can prevent Coronary Heart Disease and design an informative leaflet on the prevention of Coronary Heart Disease to be distributed to the elderly.

PROJECT WORK

PROCESSS SKILLS developed by students: 1. Planning & Proposal 2. Preparation & Research 3. Product Outcome 4. Reflection & Evaluation

CULINARY SKILLS

Kebabs

Shepherd’s Pie Soya Sauce Chicken Rice

Sponge Sandwich

Scones

Kueh Dadar

ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

Subject Information Booklet Food & Consumer Education (FCE) Pages 15

FCE PRACTICAL EXAM

To encourage :

1. Critical & Inventive Thinking 2. Creativity 3. Global Awareness & Cross Cultural Skills

Students are required to cook ONE dish they have decided on

 Individually 1 hour to prepare, cook & serve

FCE PRACTICAL EXAM

• Basic common ingredients will be provided e.g. oil, salt, sugar,

soya sauce, plain flour

• Students will need to purchase and bring the other

ingredients required for their chosen dish

 Shopping & Budget plan for effective management of resources

ART / DRAMA

ART

S E M E S T E R 2

M r T e r e n c e H o u M s S a i g e G a n

S E C O N DA RY 1 N T B R E A K FA S T M E E T I N G

TOTE BAG DESIGN

TERM 3, WEEKS 2-5

Elements of Art – Line, Shape, Space Function Personal Voice

2D

2D

What defines you? * How will your tote bag look like? Have a Purpose

JEWELLERY DESIGN

TERM 3, WEEKS 6-10

Elements of Art – Form, Space, Texture Observe Create

2D

3D

Emphasis on Learning through

Real-Life Application

What defines you? * What does an accessory say about a person?

DRAWING & PAINTING PAPER

Term 4 Week 1: Issue of Question Paper

Teacher Guidance & Student Preparation During lessons

Week 5: 1.5Hour End-of-Year Exam

Create

Ideation

Inspiration

APPROACH

• Real-world

situations

• Empowerment
• Reflection
• Confidence
• Competency
• Awaremess
• Curiosity

Looking Practising Applying Valuing

T erm 3 T erm 4

IN SUMMARY

STUDENTS WILL BE AWARDED A GRADE AT THE END OF YEAR

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Planned Weeks Mode of Assessment Marks Tote Bag Design 2 - 5 Final Art Piece 40 Jewellery Design 6 - 10 Final Art Piece + Research Studies 60 T

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Planned Weeks Mode of Assessment Marks Drawing & Painting Paper 1 – 5 1.5 Hour Exam with Research studies 100

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