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Sec One PTM & CCA Orientation

5 January 2019

Hall Layout for Sec 1 PTM cum CCA Orientation

STAGE

6T

1 4C

6T

1 4C

1E1

1E2

1T1

1N1

1N2

1E3

1E4

Question #1:

What will the world be like

15 years or so from now

when your child has left

school and is out in the

world?

Question #2:

What skills will your child

need to have in order to be

successful in this world you

have imagined 15 years

from now?

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Apps

Developer

In Bukit Merah Secondary…….

Every Merahan a resilient, caring and

self-directed learner

VISION

MissionTo nurture Resilient Merahans

with Character and Heart

Merahans will seek to overcome challenges in fulfilling their aspirations and serve the greater

good of society

School Values

Respect for self & others

Integrity in word & deed

Self-discipline in conduct

Empathy for others

Strategic Thrust

• ST 1 – Enabling Lifelong Learning

• ST 2 – Character Development

• ST 3 – Staff Development

• ST 4 – School-Community Engagement

School-Community

Engagement

Strategic Thrust

Enabling

Lifelong

Learning

Our Key Focus for 2019

• Revolves around the Child @ Centre

– Values & Qualities for Learning for Life

– Holistic Growth

• Teachers are the key

– Competency level of our staff

– Engagement of our staff

• Focus on partnership with Parents and Alumni

Theme for 2019

Giving My Best Means……

• Having the RIGHT ATTITUTE

– The Importance of regular school attendance

– The Importance of punctuality

– The Importance of doing homework

• Give your BEST in whatever you do!!

We sometimes quit even before we start. We don't think we are strong enough sometimes or it is just simply impossible. But we have to endure it for in the end it is worth it. We need to give our best all the time,

in everything we do

Theme for 2019 – give our BEST

Importance of Sec One

The foundation for Sec

School starts HERE

Values

Skills

Knowledge

Literacy & Numeracy!

Reading @ Morning

Assembly

Holistic Target Setting

• Academic and non-academic targets

(behavioural and co-curricular

targets)

• Aspiration-based and student-owned

School Readiness

Increasing Confidence

MaximisingLeadership Potential

Achieving Personal Excellence, Academic Success

Sec 1

Sec 2

Sec 3

Sec 4/5

Explore

AssessAspire

Experience

Achieve

Holistic Target Setting

Holistic Target Setting @ Sec 1

Skill Focus

New Subjects as Sec Ones

• Design & Technology (DNT)

• Food & Consumer Education (FCE)

• Geography

• History

• Literature

Design & Technology (DNT)

• Learn to identify

problem situations in

products

• Apply the problem

solving skills through

the design process

Food & Consumer Education

(FCE)

• Gain knowledge of diet

and health, and apply it

towards creating dishes

• Learn how to make sound

food choices and

consumer decisions in

everyday life

Geography

• Learn about how natural

resources (e.g. forests,

water, fossil fuels) and

the importance of these

resources in human life

• Gain knowledge about

issues in urban living,

including housing and

traffic management

History

• Learn about the story

of Singapore

• Gain knowledge about

the global forces that

shaped Singapore’s

development, and how

Singapore responded

to these forces

Literature

• Learn how language is used

purposefully and creatively

to create meaning

• Learn how to make

connections between the

texts, own emotions,

relationships, community

and the world

Semester-Based Subjects

Semester 1

• Food & Consumer

Education (FCE)

Semester 2

• Design &

Technology (DNT)

Be VERY FOCUSED

Results for the Semester will be results for the

whole year

Year-long Lower Sec Humanities

• To provide more time and space for

students to be engaged in History and

Geography meaningfully

• Teachers will ensure that students’

workload is manageable

Assessment Weighting

LevelTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA WA MYE WA EYE

S1 All 15% 20% - 20% 45%

Level SubjectTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA WA MYE WA WA EYE

S1 All

Art 25 25 0 25 25 0

D&T 0 0 0 60 40 0

FCE 60 40 0 0 0 0

No mid-year examinations

Coursework

Non-Coursework

Promotion & Lateral Transfer

Criteria

Student Handbook Page

36-38

Criteria for Promotion

1E - Pass EL, AND

- Pass average of all subjects

1N(A) - Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subjects, OR

- Grade 5 or better in 4 subjects

1N(T) - Grade D or better in Maths or EL, AND

- Pass in one other subject

Criteria for Lateral Transfer

1N(A) - 75% or higher in average for all subjects

[Transferred to 2E]

1N(T) - 75% or higher in average of all subjects in End-of-Year

Exams

[Transferred to 2N(A)]

Subject-Based Banding

Criteria

Course School-based Results

(Mid-Year and End-of-Year Exams)

Option to offer

subject at

1N(A) - 75% or higher in specific subject, AND

- 60% or higher in the overall average

Express level from

next semester

1N(T) - 75% or higher in specific subject, AND

- 60% or higher in the overall average

N(A) level from next

semester

SBB Subjects:

English, Mathematics, Science, Mother Tongue Languages

Needs-Based Intervention

DAYWhite Space for Teacher-led

Intervention

(needs basis by subject teachers)

Mon Selected Students

Alt Tue Not Apllicable

Wed CCA

Thurs Sec 1 ALP (Sem 1)

Fri CCA

• From Term 1 Week 3

• For students who need

more help with

particular subjects /

topics

• Letters will be issued for

parents

Applied Learning Programme

(ALP)

Creative Robotics and

Engineering

• Ignite students’

inventiveness and develop

critical thinking

• Programme mBots to

complete tasks and solve

real-life context problems

Learning For Life Programme

Character Development

& Leadership Through

Sports

Sporting Platforms For

Character Development

NYAA Leadership Award

Application For All Sec 3 Students

Character & Leadership Development

Through Sporting Excellence

Infusion of LLP Into PE Syllabus

For All Tier 1 Students

Learning For Life Programme

In Bukit Merah Secondary…….

The Best for our Students…..

• A conducive physical learning environment

• A caring learning environment

• A supportive learning environment

• A disciplined learning environment

Resilient Merahans who

bounce back from challenges

• StartRight Programme (January)

• Student “Chitchat Time” with form

teachers (Mon & Wed)

• Quality Class Award (Learning Attitude;

Punctuality; Environment) (Semester)

• Recognising students’ achievements

Caring Merahans who

contribute to society

• Character and Citizenship Education

• Values in Action

• Environmental Education

Self-directed Merahans who are

self-motivated in the pursuit of

personal wellness

• Sexuality Education (CCE lessons)

• Education and Career Guidance

• Cyber Wellness Programme (CCE

lessons)

• School Physical, Health and Fitness

Curriculum

• Attend School Regularly

– Aim for full attendance!

• Have a Clear Goal

– Where do you want to be at the end of

Sec One? Sec school? Work towards it!

– Set, monitor and review your targets

The Best from our Students…..

• Make Full Use of Classroom Instruction

– Be prepared for lessons

– Listen and concentrate

– Seek to understand; ask if you do not understand

– Learn to jot down key points and make short notes

• Daily Revision

– Revise what is taught in class each day

– Do assigned homework daily

The Best from our Students…..

• Develop a Routine

– Organise your room & study table / desk

– Allocate sufficient time to study and play (use

the Revision Timetable on p61 & 62)

• Work Co-operatively with Your Friends

– Form study groups (4 to 5 people)

The Best from our Students…..

In Bukit Merah Secondary…….

Parents as Partners

• Aspiration

– Where does your child/ ward want to be at the end of

Sec 1? Sec school?

• Attendance

– Ensure that they have a valid reason for absence

• Attention

– Communicate with teachers

Talk to

your

child

Monitor

your

child

Talk to

teacher

s

Parents as Partners

• Assignments

– Write homework in Student Handbook

– Assigned homework to be completed daily

• After-school Activities

– Sufficient time to study and play (use Revision

Timetable#)

– Study groups (4 to 5 people) with friends

– Organised room & study table / desk at home

Monitor

your

child

Monitor

your

child

Japanese Queuing at Train Platform

Japanese

observing

‘stand left, walk

right’ escalator

rule

Notices on Train – switch HP to Silent Mode

and refrain from talking on the phone

Japanese Students listening

respectfully and attentively to

the guide

Parents as Partners

• Communications

– Letter to parents (hardcopy and softcopy via

email and on School Website)

– http://www.bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg

– Student Handbook

– Annual School Magazine

BMSS Website

https://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg

More Information

regarding BMSS

Parents as Partners

• Communications

– Telegram Channel [only for Sec 1]

– MOE Parents Gateway [tentative rollout in

Term 2/3]

– Monthly online Merahan Pulse [new in 2019]

– Bi-Annual School Publication [Merahan Mosaic]

– Facebook

– Instagram

Telegram Channel

Parents as Partners

• Communications

– Telegram Channel [only for Sec 1]

– MOE Parents Gateway [tentative rollout in

Term 2/3]

– Monthly online Merahan Pulse [new in 2019]

– Bi-Annual School Publication [Merahan Mosaic]

– Facebook

– Instagram

Scan to follow us on

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM@bmssofficial_

Bukit Merah Secondary School

Parents as Partners

• Engagement

– School/Teacher-Parent

• 5 January - Sec 1 CCA Orientation

• 31 May – Parent Teacher Meeting

• Term 3 - Breakfast with School Leaders

• 24 & 25 Oct – Parent Teacher Meeting

Parents as Partners

• Engagement

– Parent-Parent

• Ongoing - Parent Support Group

• 2 March (Sat) – Parenting talk on “Understanding

Mental Health Issues in Adolescents”

– Parent-Child

• 29 March (Fri) - An Evening Walk at the Marina

Barrage

• 6 July (Sat) - Cooking Competition

• Term 4 - VIA

Thank You

Integrity, the Foundation . People, our Focus . Learning, our Passion . Excellence, our Pursuit

Copyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.

A Holistic Education for

Merahans - LEAPS 2.0

CCA Orientation 2019

OVERVIEW• Importance of CCA / CCA Policy

• CCAs in BMSS

• CCA Grading System

Importance of CCAs• CCAs : Co-Curricular Activities

• CCAs are a major feature and an integral part of school life.

• CCAs play a major role in the holisticdevelopment of our students.

• Cognitive, Physical / Social, Moral and Aesthetics

Role of CCAs in Education“ Education must nurture the whole child. Apart from

skills and knowledge, children need to cultivate sound

morals, strength of character, healthy habits, team spirit

and an aesthetic appreciation for the world around

them. We want to help our children as individuals

according to their talents and abilities, and to grow into

responsible and committed citizens”

Mr Wee Heng Tin,

Former Director-General of Education

Cont’d“ CCAs play a significant role in the holistic

development of our pupils. CCAs are an integral part of

school curriculum and complements formal education.

CCAs inculcate sound moral values in our pupils. They

build strength of character and foster camaraderie.

CCA programmes in schools offer pupils opportunities

to develop life-long interest/love for a particular

activity be it sports or musical pursuit. This helps pupils to

lead a balanced life in adulthood”

Mr Ong Lye Huat

Former Deputy Director

CCAB

CCA CONFERENCE • “CCAs play an integral role in the education as

they develop life skills that matter long after a student has forgotten his theorems, hypotheses and history”

• “If CCAs have been important in the past, it will be more important in times to come, because it cultivates important key (character) traits our young need to succeed in the complex and changing future”

Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Minister for Education

UGs CONFERENCE • “More than 30% of the total student population in

secondary schools are in the UGs. This is encouraging because the UGs have always been excellent channel for developing our students holistically.”

• “UGs provide diverse and challenging activities …. they nurture minds that keep inquiring, and a willingness to lead and work hard to achieve their dreams.”

Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Minister for Education

Other research

has found that

CCAs enhances

educational

outcomes up to

a point,

especially if

sustained over

time.

Newspaper

Article

The students said that

the opportunity to take

on leadership roles

(NCC) helped boost their

self-confidence.

I was always a quiet girl in primary

school. And I was not doing well in

school, so I guess no one noticed

me. I feel honoured that my

teachers think I am responsible

enough to be a role model for my

juniors. I am more confident too.

He learnt the hard

way that if he does

not put in effort

during practice, the

coach simply

selected another

player more worthy of

a spot in the first

team…

Regular physical

activity in childhood

& adolescence

assists in

socialisation, school

engagement, psycho-

social development

and academic

motivation

Resilient Merahans

Have learning difficulties but overcame them at the N levels.

Have personal/family challenges but excelled in spite of these.

Resilient Merahans SHAKILLA FARADIBA BTE JASMAN(4T2) Scored 4 or more subject ‘A’ & ‘B’

CCA Attainment Grade: Excellent

(Highest).

Modern Dance CCA Chairperson

Class Chairperson

As a CCA chairperson, I have learnt toexemplify the school values to my juniors byguiding them in their dance moves andencouraging them to be resilient andpersevere during challenging moments.

Resilient Merahans DZULHAIMY BIN MUHAMMAD

JEREMY(4T1) Scored 2 or more subject ‘A’ & ‘B’ grades

CCA Attainment Grade: Excellent (Highest).

NCC (1st Sergeant), Unit PTI. My CCA has taught me to be more self disciplined

as trainings are tough but enjoyable. Through thesetough trainings, it made me physically and mentallyprepared for any situations good or bad and alsohave taught me the importance of giving back tothe community by bringing us cadets for externaltrips to other countries to do volunteering work

BMSS CCA Framework

CCA Policy

All students must be actively involved in at least one CCA.

CCA will be allocated based on: Schools Resources

Potential & Success

Interest**

Core CCAs in BMSSUniform Groups)

NCC (Boys Only)

Scouts (Mixed)

SJB (Mixed)

Sports and Games

Floorball

Basketball

Tchoukball (Girls Only)

Performing Arts

Concert Band

Drama

Modern Dance (Girls

Only)

Clubs and Societies

Engineering &

Innovation

Young Entrepreneur

Info. Media

CCA Audition & Experience 2019

Term/WeekDate

(2.30 – 5.45PM)Events

T1/Wk2 16th Jan (Wed)Sports CCA Audition

(Floorball/Basketball/Tchouk Ball)

T1/Wk3 23rd Jan (Wed)Performing Arts & NCC Audition/Experience

(Band/Modern Dance/Drama)

T1/Wk4 30th Jan (Wed)

Clubs Audition & CCA Briefing

(Engineering & Innovation/Info Media/Young

Entrepreneur)

T1/Wk5 Chinese New Year Break (4th – 6th Feb)

T1/Wk6 13th Feb (Wed) Scouts & St. John’s Brigade Experience

T1/Wk6 14th Feb (Thurs) Start of Submission of CCA Option Forms

T1/Wk7 19th Feb (Tues)Release of Sec 1 CCA Allocation Results by

2pm

T1/Wk7 20th Feb (Wed) 1st Official CCA Session for All Sec 1s

Role of CCAsAll CCAs emphasise Social Cohesion.

• Sports develops robustness, fair play

and team spirit in pupils.

• Performing Arts develop a sense of

graciousness and appreciation for the

rich culture and heritage of Singapore

Society.

Role of CCAs• UG activities aim to make good citizens of

pupils by inculcating in them self-reliance,

resilience, initiative, discipline, resourcefulness,

teamwork, leadership and lifeskills and service

to others.

• Clubs imbue in our pupils an entrepreneurial

spirit, risk taking and appreciation for the

aesthetics to fully develop the child.

INTENT OF LEAPS 2.0

Motivate students towards holistic and balanced

participation through the co-curricular programmes

Facilitate the learning of values, skills and competencies

for life

Recognise diverse interests of students; developing

students to be self-directed learners

Recognise the “home-school-community” approach to

holistic development of every child

LEAPS 2.0 GRADING SYSTEM(w.e.f. 2014)

• L = Leadership

• E = Enrichment*

• A = Achievement

• P = Participation

• S = Service

Refer to handouts*

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

0

Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2.0

• Level 1:

– Completed 2 modules on leadership (PE Lessons)

• 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

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

HOW DO I SUPPORT MY CHILD’S

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT?

Is my child able to cope?

How can I help to support

him/her in the learning

pursuits?

Supporting the Holistic

Development of my Child

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?

CCA

VIA

ENRICHMENT

LEADERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT

Focus on

LEARNING & ENJOYMENT

in Co-Curricular

Programmes

Conclusion• CCAs are important for the holistic development

of our students.

• UGs provide a rich avenue to stretch our students

to inculcate discipline, values and build

character.

• CCA points can be used for Institutes of Higher

Learning admission.

• BMSS wants our students to have a beneficial experience in CCAs.

• Do work with us to monitor, motivate, support,and take interest in your child’s CCAs to sustaintheir growth.

• Finally do ask questions about our CCAprogrammes, so that you can make an informedchoice.

Conclusion

Thank You

SEC 1 TEAM

Key Personnel and Form Teachers NO CLASS TEACHER1

1T1Ms Ong Min Li

2 Mr Tan Phuay Heng3

1N1Ms Chian Yuan Lin

4 Mr Yong Junxiong Eric5

1N2Mr Hu Jinyuan (Ken)

6 Ms Teo Wei Ting Eunice7

1E1Mrs Letchimi Elangovan (Mrs E)

8 Mr Tay Wee Leong9

1E2Mrs Tan-Ng Wai Ping

10 Ms Kristina Chandran11

1E3Ms Tan Sheng Xian

12 Mr Rosli Bin Hamin13

1E4Ms Lim Kai Lin

14 Ms Grace Tan Wai Yan

Key Personnel and Form Teachers LEVEL KP & TEACHERS

Ms Suzanne EngMrs Yvonne Lee Ms Zhang LihuiMdm Nuridhani

Ms Ke Chyan Wen (counsellor)Ms Diane Ng

Mdm Lee Siew ChengMr Zubi Kek (HOD PE)

Mdm Sharulhana (HOD CCE)Ms Huang Wen Qing (HOD ICT)

Ms Park Han Na (SH EL)Ms Du Tongtong (LDM)

Ms Loretta Lee (YH)

Level Theme / Focus / OutcomeLevel /

Stages S1 S2 S3 S4 / S5

Level Theme BM LIGHT! BM SHINE! BM LOVE! BM EXCEL!

Level Focus

School

Readiness,

Values

Formation

Building Civic-

Mindedness,

Increasing

Confidence

Maximising

Leadership

Potential,

Expanding Global

Outlook

Achieving

Personal

Excellence,

Academic Success

Level

Outcome

Committed

Merahans with

a sense of

belonging to

school

community

Creative and

enthusiastic

Merahans with a

sense of social

responsibility to

others

Resourceful and

enterprising

Merahans who

think globally yet

stay rooted

Resilient

Merahans who are

independent life-

long learners and

active contributors

to the community

and nation

VIA Theme

Developing a

sense of

belonging

Building civic-

mindedness

Strengthening

social cohesion

Growing the

community

Theme for Secondary One

BM Light Light for Self, Light for Others

Light for Self Know yourself, strengths and

weaknesses

Light for Others Help others

Level Theme for Secondary One

Focus for Secondary One

School Readiness,Values Formation

- School Readiness(Self-management, School Transition, Peer Relationships) - Values Formation (Remember the values and apply them in your daily life)

Focus for Secondary One

Key Programmes

• Transitional Workshop• Social Skills Booster (SSB) Programme• Level Values-in-Action (VIA)• Applied Learning Programme (ALP)• Learning for Life Programme (LLP)• Character & Citizenship Education

(CCE)

Dialogue with Form Teachers & CCA OrientationTIME ACTIVITY VENUE

10.10 am

Dialogue with Form Teachers Blk A Level 4 & 5 Classrooms

11.10 am CCA Orientation – Viewing of CCA Booths

Canteen & surrounding open area

12.30 pm

End of Programme

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LIFT

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1T1 Parents + Students

• Please proceed to AVA for Dialogue with Form Teachers

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We Would Like to Hear From You!• You can drop your Feedback Form in the

box provided at the foyer

• Give your feedback online via:

https://tinyurl.com/sec1PTM2019 QR code

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Have a GOOD DAY!Light for Self, Light for Others