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Secondary 2Parent-Teacher Meeting
Friday, 15 March 2019
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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
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PROGRAMMETIME ITEM
6.30 – 6.45 pm Principal’s Address
6.45 – 7.00 pm Year Head’s Address / Q & A
7.00 – 7.30 pm Sec Two Streaming Address
7.30 – 9.00 pm Interaction with Form Teachers
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PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS
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Secondary 2
Begin with the end in mind
JC, Poly,ITE
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Singapore Education System
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Progression Pathway for 4 Normal (Technical) Students
No Item Eligibility Criteria1 2 years NITEC
courses in ITE3 GCE ‘N’ Level Passes in EL/Maths or other subjects
2 3 years NITEC coursewith Enhanced NitecFoundation Programme in ITE
Less than 2 GCE ‘N’ Level Passes
3 Transfer to 4NA to take GCE N(A) Exam
Grade A for EL and MAGrade A for 1 NT subject taken within the same year.
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Courses available
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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.
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In Bukit Merah Secondary…….
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Every Merahan a resilient, caring and self-directed learner
VISIONVISION
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Theme for 2019
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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!!
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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
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Reading @ Morning Assembly
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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 --
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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 subjects
2N(T) - Grade D or better in Maths or EL, AND- Pass in one other subject
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YEAR HEAD’S ADDRESS
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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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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 May, Thu – Fri
Parent-Teacher Meeting25
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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 we, as parents, support
our children’s learning?
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In Bukit Merah Secondary…….
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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
Talk to your child
Monitor your child
Talk to teachers
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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
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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 exams
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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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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
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BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg
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BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg
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BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg
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Parents as Partners• Communications
– Monthly online Merahan Pulse [new in 2019]– Bi-Annual School Publication [Merahan Mosaic] – Facebook – Instagram
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Parents as Partners
• Engagement – School/Teacher-Parent
• 15 March – Sec 2 Parent-Teacher Meeting• 30 – 31 May – Parent Teacher Meeting • 24 & 25 Oct – Parent Teacher Meeting
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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
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SUPPORT FROM PARENTS
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Celebrate your child’s success!
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
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MISSIONTo nurture
Resilient Merahans with
Character and Heart48
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This is a journey…
RISE• Respect for self and others• Integrity in word and deed• Self-discipline in conduct• Empathy for others
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Scan to follow us on
INSTAGRAM@bmssofficial_
Bukit Merah Secondary School
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Sec 2 PTM APT Talk·15 March 2019
Normal (T)
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Content• Progression pathway• Promotion criteria• Subjects offered and Criteria• Subjects Information• Appendix (More information on subjects related)
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Progression Pathway
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Progression Pathway
N(T)-Level
ITE EAEConducted
before N -Level examinations,
students submit up to 3 course
choices
ITE Nitec courses
Joint Intake Exercise (2-year Nitec Courses)
Conducted after N-Level results are
released, students submit up to 12 course choices
Joint Intake Exercise (3-year Nitec Courses with
enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme)Conducted after N-Level
results are released, students submit up to 4
course choices
ITE Higher Nitec courses / *Polytechnic Diploma Courses
* For students who do well in Nitec Courses may proceed to Polytechnic without doing Higher Nitec Courses.
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Promotion Criteria
Promoted to 3N(T)Laterally transferred to
more demanding stream 2N(A)
Retain at 2N(T)
• Pass in English or Mathematics
• Pass in 1 other subject
75% in all NT subjects for SA2
Has not met minimum attainment level
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Subjects offered (6 subjects)
*subject to a min class size
Core Subjects Electives Electives
4 subjects 1 subject 1 subjectEnglish Language
Basic Mother Tongue
Mathematics
Computer Applications
Choose 1• Elements of Business
Studies • Science
Choose 1• Art • Design & Technology• Food Studies
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Subjects offered (SBB)Subjects offered at GCE N(A)-Level• Mother Tongue• English• Mathematics• Combined Science (Chem/Bio) or (Chem/Phy)
Note: • Available to students currently taking corresponding SBB subjects
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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
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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
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Subjects Comparison 1Science Elements of Business Skills
Overview To relate to their everyday experiences and the commonly observed phenomena in nature.
3 Core Modules• Gadgets work wonders• Food matters• Wonders of my body
To develop in students the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be productive employees and contributing members of society.
Focus on:• understanding of business activities• basic marketing• customer relations
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Science Elements of Business SkillsExam
FormatPaper 1 (40%, 40m 1h)Multiple Choice
Paper 2 (60%, 60m, 1h 15min)Short-response and structuredOne of the questions is a data-response question, requiring candidates to interpret, evaluate or solve problems using data and/or observations
Paper 1 (60%, 100m, 1h 30min)Written PaperShort-response and structured
Paper 2 (40%, 80m, 20h lesson time)CourseworkConduct research on a business in one of the three service industries: travel and tourism, hospitality and retail industries
Remark (Nitec Course) Can be used in place of Mathematics for courses in School of• Applied & Health Science• Design & Media • Electronics & Infor Comm (some) • Engineering (some)
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Subjects Comparison 2Design & Technology Food Studies Art
Over-view
• Engage students in designing and prototyping ideas
• Understand everyday activities and creating possibilities to make life better.
• Cultivate creative, critical and reflective thinking to make sense of their learning and to develop related dispositions and skills using graphical means and technology
Equip students with Knowledge andunderstanding on• food commodities • basic concepts of nutrition
and meal planning, • impact on health. • plan and prepare healthy
meals using a variety of food commodities
• methods of cooking
• Foster self-confidence and a sense of achievement
• Nurture a spirit of exploration, inventive thinking and creative expression
• Cultivate an awareness and appreciation of art to make informed responses to works
• Develop a keen interest and build a foundation in art for further educational/professional pursuit
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Design & Technology Food Studies ArtExam
FormatPaper 1 (30%, 1h) Written Paper Q1 (18m): DesignQ2-4 (32m): Application
Paper 2 (70%, 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: Data response (28m) Sect C: Structured (32m)
Paper 2 (60%, 35h)CourseworkInvolves background study, exploration, decision making, planning, execution and evaluation (for final choice of cooked product)
To present in coursework folio
Paper 1 (40%, 3h) Art TaskSelect one product to respond in relation to the task and visual stimulus given. (Task to be given 5 weeks before N(T) level exam)
Paper 2 (60%, 18 weeks)CourseworkPart A – Digital JournalPart B – Art and Design WorkPart C – Personal Response
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When do I decide?• After the End-of-Year Examinations• A session will be conducted on how to submit your choices
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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.
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Appendix
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Should I choose Science?
Ask yourself…
• Do I want to have a head start in many popular ITE courses, e.g. nursing and engineering?
• Do I want to develop my logical thinking skills?• Do I want to be able to tell whether claims in the media are really scientifically
true?
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Should I choose Elements of Business Studies?
Ask yourself…
• Do I want to learn about travel and tourism hospitality and retail?• Do I want to learn about marketing and customer relation skills?0
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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?
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Should I choose Food Studies?
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 NT level is approximately 10 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?
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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?
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More information regarding syllabuses can be found at https://www.seab.gov.sg/
Thank you