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Welcome

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School Leaders

Mr Benedict Keh Principal

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School Leaders

Ms Janice Wee Vice-Principal 1 Mr Quah Siew Kin Vice-Principal 2

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Student Development Team (Upper Sec)

Mr Mohd Asan Year Head (Upper Sec) Ms Zhou Li Asst Year Head (Upper Sec)

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Student Development Team (Lower Sec)

Ms Tan Ai Lin Year Head (Lower Sec) Ms Krystal Ong Asst Year Head (Lower Sec)

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Student Development Team (Normal Tech)

Mr Chia Tai-Yu Subject Head / Normal Tech

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Key Personnel: Student Management

Mdm Sujeetha Brampy HOD Student Management Ms Lim Kaiwen SH Student Leadership

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Key Personnel: CCE

Ms Nur Hidayah SH CCE (Int) Ms Lim Chye Ling HOD CCE

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Student Management (Discipline)

Mrs Teo Wee Leng Discipline Mistress

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Key Personnel: Craft & Technology

Ms Jaime Lim SH Aesthetics

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Key Personnel: English Lang. & Lit.

Ms Tan Siew Hui HOD English Language & Literature Mr Yip Guanhui LH English Language (Int)

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Key Personnel: Humanities

Mrs Melanie Tee HOD Humanities

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Key Personnel: ICT

Ms Sally Chow HOD ICT Mrs Tan Jiayi SH ICT (Int)

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Key Personnel: Mathematics

Ms Betty Tiong HOD Mathematics Mdm Siti Hajar SH Mathematics

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Key Personnel: Mother Tongue Lang.

Mr Lee Fook Yew HOD Mother Tongue Languages Mdm Haizurah SH Malay Language

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Key Personnel: PE & CCA

Mr Vincent Heng HOD PE & CCA Mr Kevin Chow SH CCA (Int)

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Key Personnel: Science

Mrs Elaine Su LH Science Mrs Sherine Ang HOD Science

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Key Personnel: Staff Development

Ms Vivian Tan School Staff Developer

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Senior Teachers

Mr Chan Kar Hong Senior Teacher (PE) Ms Chong Yoke Khee Senior Teacher (History)

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Student Well-Being

Mr Melvyn Foong School Counsellor Ms Charlene Yang School Counsellor

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Student Well-Being

Mdm Ow Suek Yin Part-Time School Counsellor Mrs Cheryl Lim AED (Learning and Behavioural Support)

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2019 Sec 4 Form Teachers

Mr Chew Ying Chao Ms Nurhaslinda

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2019 Subject Teachers

Ms Lim Chye Ling English Ms Nurhaslinda English

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2019 Subject Teachers

Mr Helmy Mathematics Ms Nurhaslinda Mathematics

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2019 Subject Teachers

Mr Lai Wei Lim Science Mrs Roszana Teo Science

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2019 Subject Teachers

Mr Chew Ying Chao CPA Mr Wong Wai Kit CPA

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2019 Subject Teachers

Ms Lim Bee Leng Chinese Mdm Haizurah Malay

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2019 Subject Teachers

Ms Nicole Heng Social Studies Mr Chan Kar Hong PE

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2019 Subject Teachers

Mdm Wong Weng Han D&T Mr Ong Wee Kwang EBS Ms Nur Syazwani EBS

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Every Student Counts!

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Vision

Every Kent Ridgean has The Heart of a Saint Passion of an Inventor and Will of an Olympian

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Mission

We nurture the heart, ignite passion and strengthen the will of all Kent Ridgeans to become individuals of exemplary character

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Fitness of Mind and Body Integrity in Word and Deed Respect for self, community and environment Excellence in all Endeavours

Values

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Gracious Citizens

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are honest and responsible are respectful and caring serve the community are rooted to Singapore

Gracious Citizens who

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Passionate Learners

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Passionate Learners who

are motivated and enjoy learning are enterprising and have desire to take on new challenges appreciate the Arts are confident communicators

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Resilient Leaders

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Resilient Leaders who

are good team players are exemplary student leaders are determined and never give up in the face of adversity

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Our Motto: Beyond Frontiers!

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Focus for 2019: Leaders of Character Leaders of Learning

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Focus for 2019: The 5As Attendance Attire& Appearance Appropriate Behavior Academic Pursuits Attitude

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Leaders of Character

• Anchored in the right values

– Fitness of Mind & Body

• Resilient – bounce back from failures; “what

doesn’t break you makes you stronger”

– Integrity

• Doing the right thing even if no one is looking

– Respect

• Self, peers, school staff, parents & environment

– Greet, be attentive, no profanities

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Leaders of Character

– Excellence in all Endeavours

• Responsible and caring Citizens: take initiative to

help

• Serve the community
• Appreciate the Arts
• Exemplary Student Leaders: having the discipline

to lead self & others

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Attendance

• Punctual at all times
• Regular attendance to school
• Absence to be supported by a medical

certificate

• Please refrain from supporting student

absence with letters unless it is an emergency

• Please refrain from taking students for

family trips during curriculum time

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Attire & Appearance

Refer to Student Handbook

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Attire & Appearance

Refer to Student Handbook

Student Handbook Pg 15

My Commitment As a responsible and courteous Kent Ridgean,

I, ___________________________________, will do my best to follow the school rules because they will help my classmates and me learn better. I understand that I must bear the consequences if I commit any offence. I am aware that the following are serious offences and punishments may take one or more forms including suspension and

• caning. The school may, at its discretion, report the offender to the police.

Serious offences:  Possessing tobacco products, inhalants, harmful drugs or alcohol;  Smoking, glue sniffing or taking of harmful drugs;  Altering documents such as report books, medical certificates, deliberately submitting false information to the school or forging signatures;  Possessing knives, weapons or weapon-like items, publications of an undesirable nature and any other items which are harmful to the welfare of the student;  Defying and challenging authority of school staff;  Persistent latecoming, absenteeism and truancy from school;  Vandalism in any form;  Using foul language and being rude to members of the school community and the public;  Cheating in tests and examinations;  Stealing, extortion, gambling and other offences leading to police investigations;  Behaving in an unruly manner inside and/or outside school that could damage the reputation of the school.

Appropriate Behavior

Student Handbook Pg 15

My Commitment

I am aware my offences will affect my conduct rating, testimonials, and application for bursaries and scholarships. More importantly, it will tarnish my school image and affect my relationship with my classmates/schoolmates and the school staff. ____________________________ _______________ Student’s Signature Date Parent’s Acknowledgement: ____________________________ _______________ Parent’s Name and Signature Date

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Appropriate Behavior - Use of Handphones

Handphones are to be switched off during:

• curriculum time
• school activities eg CCA, tutorials,

enrichment programmes

• If students are caught using handphones

during these periods, the handphone will be confiscated and only returned to the student after 5 days.

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• Be engaged and self-directed

– Ask questions, take ownership, set achievable targets and enjoy what you are learning

• Be prepared

– Have a file/ clear folder to keep forms – Use the student handbook to record important dates/ homework – Create a revision timetable – Pack your bag the night before

Academic Pursuits – Leaders of Learning

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Leaders of Learning

• SEEDS of Success

Sleep – children need 7 to 9 hours of sleep Eat Right – breakfast is key Exercise – get some form of exercise Drink enough water – to be hydrated Support system – ensure good emotional support

at home

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Assessment Information

(Pls refer to the A3 sized handout)

Leaders of Learning

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The 4NT Curriculum

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Curriculum @Kent Ridge

• English Language (Syll T)
• Basic CL/ML
• Mathematics (Syll T)
• Science (Syll T)
• CPA
• D&T or EBS

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Subject & Assessment Information – D&T

Coursework Weightage & Submission Deadlines

• Coursework make up 70% of overall D&T marks.
• Written exam make up the other 30%.

Submission of Coursework Deadlines Internal School Submission Fri, 12 July 19, Term 3, Week 2 National Submission TBC (Tentatively early August)

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Subject & Assessment Information – EBS

Coursework Weightage & Submission Deadlines

• Coursework make up 40% of overall EBS marks.
• Written exam make up the other 60%.

Submission of Coursework Deadlines National Submission 16 May 19 by 5pm

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What’s important in 2019?

• GCE ‘O’/ ‘N’ Levels
• Intensive preparation/coursework

submission

• Tutorials and supplementary lessons
• Leadership roles in CCA
• Tight time frame with internal and

external examinations

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We advise students to…

• Set their academic and CCA targets
• Be conscientious and consistent
• Be well disciplined
• Be resilient and handle challenges well
• Be able to juggle their various duties

well

• Get enough sleep
• Restrict time spent on mobile devices

and social media platforms

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Progression Pathways

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What are the various Post-Secondary School options available?

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Progression Pathways

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Leaders of Character Leaders of Learning

What is ITE Education?

• ITE aims to equip its students with the technical

skills and knowledge to meet the workforce needs

• f various industry sectors.
• Training with ITE will not only equip students for a

successful and rewarding career, but also pave the way to higher level training at the Polytechnics and beyond.

• Over 20% of ITE graduates progress to the

Polytechnics upon graduation!

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Admission Criteria to ITE

• For Nitec courses: GCE N- or O- level graduates who

meet course-specific entry requirements

• Some courses require interviews and medical checks

For more details on entry requirements for the courses, visit: https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/what-to-study/

• Most courses require at least a pass in Maths AND/OR

Science

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Institute of Technical Education

For students with an aptitude for hands-on

learning

National ITE Certification (Nitec) Higher National ITE Certification (Higher Nitec)

Points Calculation

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Example of points calculation

• English A - 1 point
• EBS B – 2 points
• Science C – 3 points
• Math A – 1 point
• CPA B – 2 points
• Best 4 Subjects : 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 6 points
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Aggregate Computation – CCA Bonus Points

Student A Student B GCE N Level GCE N Level Agg Points = 14 Agg Points = 14 CCA Grade= Excellent CCA Grade = Very Good Bonus = 2 Bonus = 1 After Bonus = 12 After Bonus = 13

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2018 ITE Nitec Cut-off (Best 4 Subj)

JIE Admission Booklet 2019 https://www.ite.edu.sg/admission/ft/JIEN%20Admission%20B

• oklet%202019.pdf

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Early Admission Exercise (EAE)

• Allows student to obtain conditional offer of

a place in an ITE course before N Level exam.

• Selection is based on aptitude and interests,

and/or achievement in a field related to the course.

• On accepting the offer

– student need only meet the Admission Criteria for the selected course. – The cut-off-point of the course will no longer apply to the student. – Failing to meet AC, the offer will be revoked.

Admission Criteria

Students

• Met Minimum Entry Requirements (MER) of the

course applied for

• Found in the JIE (N) booklet
• Met other requirements, eg
• Medical requirements
• Colour vision
• etc..

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MER

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Admission Criteria

Minimum Entry Requirements (MER)

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Application Process

• Online application

– 21-25 May (TBC) – Choice of up to 3 courses

• Interview & Selection

– 25 June – 27 July (TBC)

• Offer & Acceptance
• Withdrawal

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Offer, Acceptance, Withdrawal

• Offer Accepted

– Students not eligible for JIE.

• Offer Declined

– Student continue with JIE

• Offer Withdrawn (within specified period)

– Student continue with JIE

• Offer Revoked

– Offer accepted but Student’s public exam results did not meet Admission Criteria – Student continue with JIE

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Preparation

• Select your ITE Nitec courses (from now)
• Prepare your portfolio (from now)
• Prepare your write-up (Term 2 week 2
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• Prepare for interview (Term 3 week 1)
• Attend EAE briefing by ITE (if any)
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Preparation

• Select your ITE Nitec courses (up to 3)

– Use ITE Nitec Courses List or JIE 2019 booklet – Use MySkillsFuture portal

• Get your RIASEC Code using Career Interest tool
• Get list of matching Occupations from Career Interests

Results and explore

• Shortlist desired occupations and related Poly courses
• Prepare your portfolio
• Prepare your write-up
• Prepare for interview
• Attend EAE briefing by ITE (if any)
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Support for Students

• Preparation for EAE (Term 2)

– ECG Counsellor – talk – Teachers - support

• Support for write-up (Term 2)

– Teachers – ECG Counsellor

• Preparation for Interview (Term 3)

– ECG Counsellor – talk – Teachers - support

• One-on-One Support

– ECG Counsellor – Teachers

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ITE and Beyond

Useful Links for EAE (ITE)

• ITE EAE Webpage

– https://tinyurl.com/yc4ugc58

• Nitec courses and entry

requirements

– https://tinyurl.com/yc3a7clm

• ITE

– www.ite.edu.sg

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Preparation for GCE ‘O’/ ‘N’ Levels

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Assessment has moved away from purely testing content to the inclusion of higher

• rder thinking skills

Hence, it is critical for the students to understand what they are learning and to clarify doubts early

Work Consistently is the ONLY way

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Examination Timeline (4 NT)

S/N Exam Month 1 MTL Oral Exams (Internal) April 2 EL Oral Exams (Internal) April 3 Mid-Year Exams May 4 GCE ‘N’ Level EL Oral Exams July 5 GCE ‘N’ Level MTL Oral Exams July/August 6 Sec 4N Prelim Exams August 7 GCE ‘N’ Level Coursework submissions 8 GCE ‘N’ Level Written Exam September 9 GCE ‘N’ Level EL LC September 10 GCE ‘N’ Level MTL LC September

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How can parents help?

• Know their timetable.
• Watch out for signs of stress.
• Monitor their activities after school and

during weekends.

• Ensure that the home environment is

conducive for them to study and share their concerns.

• Encourage and affirm effort.
• Do not pressurise them with the need to

attain excellent results.

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Support for KR Hands-On Day 2019 Partners of Kent Ridge

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What: Bring old newspapers, books, clothing, curtains, bedsheets, etc from home. When: 14 – 25 Jan 2019 How: Stack them neatly at the area outside the school library. Donation of recyclable materials in aid of Children’s Cancer Foundation

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What: Dried food items that are suitable for the elderly (Must be Halal) When: 14 – 25 Jan 2019 How: Pass them to the General Office Donation of dried food items for the elderly

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Beneficiaries: Lee Kong Chian Gardens School OR/AND Children’s Cancer Foundation When: 14 – 25 Jan 2019 How: Pass them to the Form Teacher / General Office Remarks: Can be in cheque (Please make cheques payable to the specific beneficiary.)

Donation of funds to non-profit organisations

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Partners of Kent Ridge

Join us for the 1st Breakfast Session with the Principal: Details Date: Friday, 12 April 2019 Time: 8 am to 9 am Venue: School Library

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Thank you!

Our Hopes and Dreams only can come true Living the Kent Ridgean Life!