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Secondary 2Parent-Teacher Meeting

YH Talk (NA)

15 March 2019Friday

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OBJECTIVES

To update parents on the latest trends in the education landscape

To keep parents informed about the school level programmes

Information about subjects to be offered in Sec 3

To address inputs parents may have about their child / ward

PROGRAMMETIME ITEM

6.30 – 6.45 pm Vice-Principal’s Address

6.45 – 7.00 pm Year Head’s Address

7.00 – 7.30 pm Sec Two Streaming Address

7.30 – 9.00 pm Meeting with Form Teachers

VICE-PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS

Secondary 2

Begin with the end in mind

JC, Poly,ITE

Singapore Education System

Different Pathway to Poly/Uni for 4 Normal (Academic) Students

Progression Pathway for 4 Normal (Academic) Students

No Item Eligibility Criteria1 Polytechnic

Foundation Programme(PFP)

ELMAB3 ≤ 12 (Excluding CCA pts) + course entry requirement

2 Direct-Entry-Scheme to Poly Prog (DPP) –Higher NITEC

ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excluding CCA pts) + course entry requirement

3 Progression to ITE for NITEC course

3 GCE ‘N’ Level Passes in EL/Maths/Science or other subjects

Courses available• https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_courses.html

Courses available

GCE ‘O’/’N’ Level Preparation

• 2 year of journey of preparation and examination

• Focus on rigour in subjects especially EnglishLanguage & Mathematics

• Increased width and level of difficulty of subjects(eg coursework and pure sciences)

• New subjects and strong foundation is importantfor examination success.

In Bukit Merah Secondary…….

Every Merahan a resilient, caring and self-directed learner

VISIONVISION

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

Reading @ Morning Assembly

Assessment Weighting

LevelTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

WA WA MYE WA EYE

S2 All 15% ‐‐ 25% 15% 45%

Coursework

Non-Coursework

Level Subject Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4WA WA MYE WA WA EYE

S2 All D&T 60 40 -- -- -- --

S2 All FCE -- -- -- 60 40 --

S2 All ART 25 25 -- 25 25 --

Promotion Criteria

Criteria for Promotion2E - Pass EL AND Overall 50%

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

- Grade 5 or better in Four subjects2N(T) - Grade D or better in Maths or EL, AND

- Pass in one other subject

In Bukit Merah Secondary…….

Talk to your child

Parents as Partners

• Aspiration–Where does your child/ ward want to be at the

end of Sec school? • Attendance

–Ensure that they have a valid reason for absence

• Attention–Communicate with teachers

Monitor your child

Talk to teachers

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

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 Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg

BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg

BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg

BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg

BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg

Parents as Partners

• Communications– Monthly online Merahan Pulse [new in 2019]– Bi-Annual School Publication [Merahan Mosaic] – Facebook – Instagram

Parents as Partners

• Engagement – School/Teacher-Parent

•15 March – Sec 4/5 Parent-Teacher Meeting

•30 & 31 May – Parent Teacher Meeting •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

Scan to follow us on

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM@bmssofficial_

Bukit Merah Secondary School

YEAR HEAD’S ADDRESS

OVERVIEW Level Focus Level Programmes Supporting Students through Student

Development Parents as Partners

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LEVEL FOCUS

Personal Excellence,Academic Success

Maximising Potential,Global Outlook

Building Civic-Mindedness,Increasing Confidence

School Readiness, Values Formation

SEC 1SEC 2

SEC 3SEC 4/5

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LEVEL THEME

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PROGRAMMES ARE PLANNED TO: enhance student’s academic ability in the

different subject areas equip our students with the necessary skills

to excel in all areas provide leadership opportunities for the

students instill values of resilience and perseverance

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LEVEL PROGRAMMESAesthetics Education

Programme (AEP)(Term 1)

Target Setting and Review

(Termly)

Study Skills Workshop(Term 2)

Applied Learning Programme

(ALP) (Sem 2)

Adventure Camp

(Term 2)

Level VIA –School

Community(On-going) Sec 2

Programmes

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UPCOMING EVENTSDATE EVENT

28 March, Thu Study Skills Workshop I3 – 5 April, Wed – Fri Adventure Camp9 April, Tue E-Learning Day11 April, Thu Study Skills Workshop II18 April, Thu Cross-Country6 – 16 May Mid-Year Examinations28 May, Tue Education & Career Guidance (ECG) Day29 May, Wed Merahan Olympics30 May, Thu Close of Semester 1

Issuance of Report Book30 & 31 MayThur & Fri

Parent-Teacher Meeting (for all)45

Supporting StudentsthroughStudent

Development

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BMSS CONDUCIVE CLASSROOM Classroom decoration Positive learning environment Appreciation

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TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP

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How can you, as parent, support your children’s

learning?

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HELP YOUR CHILD EXPLORE (TIP)

PLANon how to achieve my goals.

INQUIREabout the possible routes.

THINKabout what I want to do in the future.

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THINKRecognise that your child may or

may not have any occupational aspiration in mind.

Encourage your child to think or talk to people about their careers.

Share with your child your career.

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INQUIREEncourage your child to explore various pathways leading to their future aspiration.

AdulthoodCareer

aspiration

Sec 2 StreamingSelection of subject combination of your

child’s interest

Sec4/5Choice of courses in JC/Poly or

ITE

Post-tertiaryUniversity

education or the world of work

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PLANYour child should plan to work

towards his/her goal.Target-setting

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ADVICE FOR YOUR CHILD

Remuneration Popularity

Peer Influence 54

SUPPORT FROM PARENTS

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PARENTS AS PARTNERSACADEMICGuide children’s goal setting

(tests, exams, post-secondary, career)Review children’s targets and progressStructure study time after schoolProvide conducive environment for study

at home after schoolEnsure children attend school, even after

end-of-year exams56

CYBERWELLNESSYou can help by reminding your children to: Maintain a balance lifestyle between the

physical and the cyber world Use ICT for positive use Maintain a positive presence in

cyberspace Be a safe and responsible user of ICT

PARENTS AS PARTNERS

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Celebrate your child’s success!

PARENTS AS PARTNERS

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This is a journey…

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RISE• Respect for self and others• Integrity in word and deed• Self-discipline in conduct• Empathy for others

CONTACT US!

Call : 6474 8934 Email : bmss@moe.edu.sg

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Sec Two Streaming Address

Sec 2 PTM APT Talk·15 March 2019

Normal (A)

Content• Progression pathway• Promotion criteria• Subjects offered and Criteria• Subjects Information• Appendix (More information on subjects related)

Progression Pathway

Progression PathwayITE Nitec courses DPP courses PFP courses

ITE EAEConducted

before N(A)-Level

examinations, students submit up to 3 course

choices

Joint Intake Exercise

Conducted afterN(A)-Level results are released,

students submit up to 12 course

choices*

PFP Admissions Exercise

Conducted afterN(A)-Level

examinations, students submit up to

5 course choices

DPP Admissions Exercise

Conducted afterN(A)-Level results

are released, students submit up

to 12 course choices

Sec 5

Sec 5 AdmissionConducted after

N(A)-Level examinations.

N(A)-Level

*Apart from the 12 choices for Nitec courses, students may apply for ITE traineeship (i.e. apprenticeship whereby students earn a monthly income)

Progression Pathway - CriteriaPFP (Poly Foundation Program)• ELMAB3 ≤ 12 points (excl. CCA)• Meet course specific requirements

Group 1: EL ≤3, MA ≤3, R1 ≤3 Group 2: EL ≤2, MA ≤3, R1 ≤3

• 1-year foundation programme in poly

DPP (Direct Poly Program)• ELMAB3 ≤ 19 points (excl. CCA)• Meet course specific requirements

Applied Sciences, Engineering InfoComm: EL ≤4, MA ≤4, any 3 ≤5 Business & Services: EL ≤3, MA ≤4, any 3 ≤5

• 2¼ year in ITE, including 10-week preparatory course• Guaranteed a place in the 1st Year relevant polytechnic diploma course and

may progress to second year in relevant polytechnic diploma course*

Sec 5• ELMAB3 ≤ 19 points (excl. CCA)• 1-year to prepare for O’level course

Promotion Criteria

Promoted to 3N(A) Laterally transferred to 3Express

Laterally transferred to 3N(T) or Retain at 2N(A)

Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subj or 4 subjects

75% or higher in the average for all subjects

(To qualify for consideration) 

Has not met minimum attainment level

Subjects offered (6 subjects)

*subject to a min class size

Core Subjects Combined Humanities

Science Electives

3 subjects 1 subject 1 subject 1 subjectEnglish Language

Mother Tongue

Mathematics

Choose 1• Social Studies &

History• Social Studies &

Geography

Choose 1• Sci (Chem/Phy) • Sci (Chem/Bio)

Choose 1• Art • Design &

Technology • Food & Nutrition • Principles of

Accounts• Additional Math

Subjects CriteriaSubject / Combination

Criteria (based on Sec 2 overall results)

Add Maths Maths MYE, EOY ≥ 75% AND ≥ 75% in Algebra component

Subjects offered (SBB)Subjects offered at O’Level• Mother Tongue• English• Mathematics• Combined Science (Chem/Bio) or (Chem/Phy)

Note: • Available to students currently taking corresponding SBB subjects

How do you get the subjects of your choice?• Overall Performance for the Year

• Whether you meet the minimum criteria of the subject

• Subjects which are over-subscribed will be awarded to students based on results

• All optional subjects will only be offered if a reasonable number of students opted for them and is subject to the availability of resources

• Feedback from your Sec 2 subject teachers

How do you choose?

Think about what you like to do/ study (not what your best friends like!)

Analyse your strengths and weaknesses based on your academic performance so far

Ask yourself what you REALLY want to do after Secondary School

Subjects Comparison 1Additional Math Principles of Account

Overview • Three strands: Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Calculus.

• Requires: Conceptual understanding, skill proficiency, reasoning,communication and connections, thinking skills and heuristics, and applications and modelling

• Basic introduction to financial accounting grounded in preparing, communicating and using financial information, and appreciating the need for ethical conduct.

• Emphasis on the understanding and application of accounting knowledge to develop lifelong skills and values useful in the increasingly complex world of business.

Design & Technology Food & Nutrition ArtOver-view

• Engage students in designing and prototyping ideas

• Emphasises on understanding everyday activities and creating possibilities to make life better.

• Through the design process, students cultivate creative, critical and reflective thinking to make sense of their learning and to develop related dispositions and skills using graphical means and technology

• To develop candidates’ understanding of the concepts of nutrition and meal planning

• To develop candidates’ understanding of the link between diet and health

• To develop candidates’ understanding of the principles of food science

• To equip candidates with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions concerning food and nutrition

• Nurture an informed awareness and appreciation of the visual arts

• Enhance ability to identify and solve problems creatively in visual and tactile forms

• Develop competency in the use of art elements and design principles, materials and processes

• Foster self-confidence and a sense of achievement through the practice of the visual arts

• Cultivate an inquiring mind, a spirit of experimentation and a passion for the visual art

Additional Math Principles of AccountExam

FormatPaper 1 (50%, 70m, 1h 45min)13 – 15 Qn

Paper 2 (50%, 70m, 1h 45min)8 – 10 Qn

Paper 1 (40%, 40m, 1h): Structured (3 – 4 Qn)

Paper 2 (60%, 60m, 2h):Section A (48 m)Structured (3 Qn), including a 24 m financial statement preparation questionSection B (12 m)Structured (2 choose 1)

Post Secondary

• Requirement for H2 Math (JC)• Requirement for Poly:

• Business-Related• Engineering, IT, Built Environment &

Applied & Health Science • Humanities, Media & Design

• Requirement for Poly:• Business-Related• Humanities, Media & Design

Design & Technology Food & Nutrition ArtExam

FormatPaper 1 (40%, 1h 30min) Written Paper Q1 (24m): DesignQ2-4 (36m): Application

Paper 2 (60%, 20 weeks)CourseworkInvolves design journal (real-time document that reflects the candidate’s attempt at managing his or her personal design process which includes a prototype) and presentation board

Paper 1 (40%, 1h 30min) Written Paper Sect A: Short-answer (20m) Sect B: Structured (28m) Sect C: Open-ended (32m)

Paper 2 (60%, ~6months)CourseworkInvolves task analysis, research & development, decision making, planning, execution and evaluation (to present in coursework folio)

Paper 1 (60%) CourseworkComprise finished artwork and not more than five A2 sheets of preparatory studies (o include explorations of artists/artworks relevant to the chosen theme/media in their preparatory studies)

Paper 2 (40%, 3h)Drawing and PaintingPaper to be given three weeks before N Level

Post Sec • Requirement for Poly:• Engineering, IT, Built

Environment & Applied & Health Science

• Humanities, Media & Design

• Requirement for Poly:• Business-Related• Humanities, Media &

Design

• Requirement for Art (JC)• Requirement for Poly:

• Humanities, Media & Design

Subjects Comparison 2Chemistry Physics Biology

Overview • Experimental chemistry

• Atomic structure &stoichiometry

• Chemistry of reactions

• Periodicity• Atmosphere• Organic chemistry

• Measurement• Newtonian mechanics• Thermal physics• Waves• Electricity &

magnetism

• Principles of biology• Maintenance &

regulation of life processes

• Continuity of life• Man and his

environment

Subjects Comparison 3History Geography

Overview • Impact of World War I • Rise of authoritarian regimes and its

impact in the interwar years • World War II in Europe and the

Asia–Pacific • Cold War and the bi-polar world

order • Manifestation of the Cold War

outside Europe • Reasons for the end of the Cold

War

• Living with Tectonic Hazards – Risk or opportunity?

• Variable Weather and Changing Climate

• Global Tourism • Food Resources • Topographical Map Reading Skills • Geographical Data and Techniques• Geographical Investigations

SS + History SS + GeogExam

FormatPaper 1 (50%, 1h 45min) - Social Studies Section A (35m): Source-based case study

Section B (15m): 1 structured-response questionPaper 2 (50%, 1h 40min)Section A (30%)Source-based

Section B (20%)Structured Essay Answer 1 out of 2 questions.

Paper 2 (50%, 1h 40min)Section A (13%)Section B (12%)Section C (25%)

For each section, answer 1 out of 2 structured questions.

When do I decide?• After the End-of-Year Examinations• A session will be conducted on how to submit your choices

So, what now?• Give yourself more options by starting your journey (revise, study, etc ..) now

• Be conscientious so that you are well-prepared for your examinations

• Work with your teachers.

Appendix

Should I choose Design & Technology?

Ask yourself…

• Am I a creative person? Do I like designing? • Can I sketch and draw 3-Dimensional Objects?• Do I like process based and skills based curriculum?

• Process skills in gathering relevant information, analyzing it and applying it effective in design solution

• Practical skills in drawing and designing?• Practical skills in testing and making of design?• Am I an effective person in learning and usage of ICT tools/skills for

coursework applications.• Do I like project work?

• Project management. An organized person able to meet timeline?

Should I choose Food & Nutrition?

Ask yourself…

• Do I have a passion for culinary skills?• Do I like process based and skills based curriculum?

• Process skills in research development, analysis and decision making to develop ideas towards a solution for the food task?

• Planning and execution of designed solution of food task using appropriate cooking techniques and methods?

• Am I an effective person in the learning and usage of ICT tools/skills, e.g. Coursework report writing for NA level is approximately 30 pages.

• Am I an analytical person and able to use data effectively to design the food task?

• Do I like project work?• Project management. An organized person able to meet timeline?

Should I choose Art?

Ask yourself…

• Am I a creative and meticulous person?• Can I sketch and draw and paint well? Do I like drawing and experimentation

with Visual Arts? • Do I like process based and skills based curriculum?

• Process skills in gathering relevant information, analyzing it and applying it effective to create your visual Art design.

• Do I like project work?• Project management. An organized person able to meet timeline to

complete coursework tasks?

Should I choose Principles of Accounts?

Ask yourself…

• Do I have an interest in understanding business transactions?• Do I want to understand and learn how to analyse financial statements?• Do I want to learn how to evaluate business for their profitability?• Do I have a decent command of English?

Should I choose Additional Mathematics?

Ask yourself…

• Am I very interested in Mathematics?• Am I resilient enough to keep trying, knowing that adapting to this subject takes

time?• Am I prepared to persevere through large amounts of work and practice?• Am I willing to put in sustained effort for the next two years?

More information regarding syllabuses can be found at https://www.seab.gov.sg/

Thank you

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