Briefing Slides - Serangoon Garden Secondary School

Serangoon Garden
Secondary School
4N Parents’ Dialogue
Session 6 Mar 2015
Ms Foo Siew Yong /
Ms Azmed Beevi
Vision: A Caring and Learning Community
Mission: Love to Learn and Learn to Care
Presentation Scope
► Mission,
Vision, and Values
► Quality School Experiences
- Culture of Care, Learning and Excellence
► Progression Pathways for 4NA/NT
► Working Together for Success
► Important Examination Dates
School website: http://www.sgs.edu.sg
Office: 62889227
SGS Guiding Principles
Culture of Care, Learning and
Excellence
Content – Curriculum / Experience
We are Purposeful on what / how to Deliver
Instructional Core
Vision
Mission
Values
Motto
School Theme
Students
We are Passionate about their Learning
Staff
We are Proactive in our Collaboration
Culture of Care
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Total Defence Day 2015
– Project “Angels in Disguise”.
105 hampers were made by our pupils for
needy students (with 100% Attendance for
School and zero Late-coming) and
our school cleaners.
55th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Date: 10 Apr, 5pm
Venue: School Hall
School Theme 2015
Tickets: $68
Culture of Learning
3 ‘A’ s of Learning
Attendance
Attention
Assignment
NA Grading System
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1 = 75 - 100 marks
2 = 70 - 74 marks
3 = 65 - 69 marks
4 = 60 - 64 marks
5 = 50 - 59 marks
U = 0 - 49 marks
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Choices after Sec 4
PFP or Sec 5?
ITE Colleges with the
newest – ITE Central@AMK!
New Courses. Employment
Prospects. Scholarships.
Direct entry Poly Prog
(DPP) via Higher Nitec
or Sec 5?
Pathways available for Sec 4 N(A) students
ELMAB3 <=11*:
The
Polytechnic
Foundation
Program (PFP)
ELMAB3
<=19**: The
Direct-EntryScheme to
Polytechnic
Programme
(DPP)
ELMAB3 <=19:
able to progress to
Sec 5N(A) to take
the GCE ‘O’ Level
exam
My Normal (Academic) Options
S4 NA
enter ITE to read Nitec
courses, which allows
progression to Higher
Nitec or the polytechnics
S5 NA
* Also obtained Grade 3 or better for all subjects used in the computation
of ELMAB3. Certain PFP courses require an EL grade of 2.
** Also met course-specific entry requirements.
Polytechnic Foundation Prog (PFP)
For N(A) students who are academically
strong and clearly polytechnic bound
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PFP eligibility
(i) EMB3 ≤11 and
(ii) EL and Math Grades ≤3
(ii) Grade 3 or better for remaining best 3 subjects
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Direct Entry Scheme to-Poly Prog
(DPP)
 For N(A) students who are fairly strong academically
 DPP eligibility:
EMB3 ≤ 19 points & EL & Math ≤ Grade 4
(More stringent Criteria than Sec 5)
 Suitable for students whose learning styles are more
application-based and hands-on
 Advantage of choosing DPP over Sec 5N
 Direct entry to Higher Nitec, which is otherwise only
available for O-level holders
st or 2nd year place in related poly
 Students assured of 1
Diploma course, if they attain qualifying GPA scores
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Calculating your EMB3 aggregate
 Eng + Maths + 3 Best Subjects
 Must pass at least 5 subjects for
aggregate to be counted (including
EL and Maths)
 Candidate is eligible for DPP and
Sec 5
So which option should the
student choose?
* For example
English
Mathematics
Science
SS/Geog
Mother Tongue
2
3
4
3
3
EMB3 Aggregate
=
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How are Nitec Courses CoPs calculated?
NT Grade
ITE Aggregate
Points
NA Grade
ITE Aggregate
Points
A
1
1,2
1
B
2
3
2
C
3
4
3
D
4
5
4
U
5
U
5
CoP = Aggregate of Best 4 Subjects
Bonus Points
• 2 pts deducted for CCA Distinction Grades (A1 & A2)
1 pt deducted for CCA Pass Grades (Grades B3 – C6)
• For NA students, pass any pre-requisite subject(s), e.g.
EL, Math or Science, deduct 2 pts up to max of 4 pts
2-Year Nitec Course & College
2014 Jan CoPs
Applied Food Science (CE)
9
Chemical Process Technology (CE)
15
Community Care & Social Services (CE)
13
Nursing (CE)
15
Opticianry (CE)
9
Business Services (CC, CE, CW) (Traineeship available)
8, 9, 7
Finance Services (CC, CE, CW)
7, 9, 6
Fitness Training (CC, CE, CW)
-, 15, 13
Floristy (CC)
9
Travel and Tourism Services (CW)
11
Beauty & Wellness (CE) – Traineeship available
18
Hair Services (Hair & Scalp Therapy (CE)
19
Hair Services (Hair Fashion & Design) (CE) –
Traineeship available
18
Retail Services (CC, CW) – Traineeship available
15, 19
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2015 list of
2-year Nitec
Courses
and the
2014 Jan
Intake Cutoff Points
Employment Opportunities for ITE Graduates
Refer to JIE Booklet, page 100
3 Dec 2013
Starting Gross Mean Salary of 2013
ITE Graduates
School
Fresh
Graduates
Post-NS
Graduates
Applied
Science
$1 616
$1 938
Health
Science
$1 495
$1 596
Business &
Services
$1 486
$1 823
Design &
Media
$1 458
$1 708
Electronics
$1 414
$1 815
ICT
$1 430
$1 805
Engineering
$1 578
$1 777
Hospitality
$1 489
$1 717
2015 Higher Nitec Courses and CoPs (JIE Booklet, pp 67 – 68)
Course
College(s) & Cut-off
Point(s)
Requirements
CE 10
EMB3 is 19 points or
less
APPLIED SCIENCES & ENGINEERING
Chemical Technology
and
Civil & Structural Engineering
Design
CC (New)
Electrical Engineering
CE & CW 15
Electronics Engineering
CC, CE & CW
14 16 16
Mechanical Engineering
CC, CE & CW
13 16 15
Mechatronics Engineering
CC & CW
13
14
EL and Math must be
Grade 4 (60%) or better
2015 Higher Nitec Courses and CoPs (JIE Booklet, pp 67 – 68)
Course
College(s) and
Cut-off Point(s)
Requirements
INFO-COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Business Information
Systems
CE 12
Cyber & Network Security
CE & CW 12
Games Art & Design
CC 11
Information Technology
CC, CE & CW
12 14 13
EMB3 is 19 points
or less
and
EL and Math
must be Grade 4
(60%) or better
2015 Higher Nitec Courses and CoPs (JIE Booklet, pp 67 – 68)
Course
Cut-off Points
Requirements
Accounting
CC, CE & CW
12 14 11
EMB3 is 19 points or
less
Banking Services
CC 12
and
Event Management
CC 12
EL and Math must be
Grade 4 (60%) or better
Service Management
CW 12
Hospitality Operations
CW 11
Logistics for International
Trade
CE 13
Leisure and Travel
Operations
CW 12
BUSINESS & SERVICES
Summary of Progression Pathways for 4N(A)
 “Through-train” to poly for eligible students
 Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
 ITE DES-to-Poly Programme (DPP)
 Promotion to Sec 5
 EMB3 ≤ 19, or
 At least N(A)-level Grade 5 for all subjects used in
computing EMB3
 Progression to ITE
 Retention at Sec 4NA
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EMB3 ≤ 21, or EB3 ≤ 14, or MB3 ≤ 14; and
For SC/PR, born or or after 1 Jan 1995
For IS, born on or after 1 Jan 1997; and
Sat for GCE N(A) Exam only once previously
Conduct Grade is GOOD or better
Need to clear interview with VP and Year Head
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Culture of Excellence:
Working together for success
Upper Sec Year Head Team
• Mr Steven Wong
• Ms Azmed Beevi
• Mr William Ho
• Mdm Loh Lai Choon
• Mr Dennis A.
• Mr Neo Tick Watt
• Miss Foo Siew Yong
• Mr Stephen Tay
PARENTS
• MONITOR
• RELATE
• TIME (spend)
SCHOOL
STUDENTS
All
• ENGAGED IN
Stakeholders
LEARNING
must work
• RIGHT ATTITUDE
together as a • SENSE OF URGENCY
team
• DISCIPLINE
ATTENDANCE, ATTENTION, ASSIGNMENTS.
5 steps to Success:
1 Set Targets
3 Plan Study
Schedule
5
2
4
Identify
weak areas
Aim High
Clarify
Doubts
Practise
and check!
You are
here
What are the distractions?
1 TV?
2 Comp?
3. Handphone
4. Poor peer influence?
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM JOEL CHING,
2012 Top All-round Excellence Student
Tips to study:
1)Try to buy a note book for every subject.
Whatever notes your teacher gives to you, read and understand it.
Then write it in your own words onto that notebook as I believe
that if you create your own notes you will definitely understand
whatever you are being taught.
2) Ask your teachers or fellow classmates any questions if you have
any doubts in a particular subject
3)When coming to school try to come early and see if you can recap
whatever that you have learn the day before. If not read through
your notes again.
4) Do not wait for a teacher to test you but instead test
yourself first before your teacher give you a test on that
chapter.
5)Try to stay back alone if possible in school and find a
quiet place in school to study. Its not always wise to study
in a group as you might end up talking instead of studying.
6)Get plenty of sleep so that you will have the energy to
absorb whatever you will learn the following day.
7) Create a goal or a target, not on how much you want to
get for a test, but on where you want to go after your
secondary school life as it can be a very powerful force to
drive you towards your goal.
8) Most importantly stay calm as always and remember to
short breaks from studying so that your can clear your
mind of any worries or stress.
9) If you cannot handle the stress try to approach the
school counsellor.
Decide carefully, exactly what you want in
life, then work like mad to make sure you get
it! - Hector Crawford, late Australian media mogul, conductor
Nobody's a natural. You work hard to get
good and then work hard to get better.
- Paul Coffey, Canadian ex-ice hockey player
IMPORTANT EXAM DATES
See handout.