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QUEENSTOWN Secondary School QUEENSTOWN Secondary School
Secondary 4 and 5
Parents Engagement
SessionTurning Dreams into Reality
12 January 2018, Friday
QUEENSTOWN Secondary School
Programme
Sharing on
– Key Areas of Focus for the Year
– Post-Secondary Education Pathways
– Preparation for the Mother Tongue Languages
Examinations
Interaction with Form/Subject Teachers
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Turning Dreams into Reality
A Dream written down with a date becomes a
Goal.A goal broken down into steps becomes a
Plan.A plan backed by
Actionmakes your dream
Reality.
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A Dream
What is my dream outcome?
Do I know my child’s dreams?
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A Goal
Begin with the End in Mind
What are the dates we need to be aware of?
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4 Normal (Academic)
4 Normal (Technical)
Period GCE ‘N’ Levels
3 – 4 May F&N Practical Exam
5 – 12 July* EL Oral
31 July – 3 August * MTL Oral
10 – 20 September* Written Exam I
1 – 12 October* Written Exam II
* Tentative dates subject to Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board’s confirmation in February
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Coursework Submission Deadlines
Subject Deadline
EBS (NT) 17 April
Art (NA) August
Design and Technology
(NA and NT)
13 August
Food and Nutrition (NA) 9 July
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4 Express
5 Normal (Academic)Period GCE ‘O’ Levels
14 – 18 May* F&N Practical Exam
28 May*
4 – 16 July*
17 July*
MTL Written Exam
MTL Oral Exam
MTL Listening
13 – 28 August* EL Oral Exam
4 – 17 October* Science Practical Exam
22 October – 19 November* Written Exam* Tentative dates subject to Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board’s confirmation in February
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Coursework Submission Deadline
for 4 Express and
5 Normal (Academic)
Subject Deadline
Food & Nutrition 31 July
Design & Technology 28 August
Art Term 4 Week 1
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A Plan
Consistent hard work
– Stamina
Milestone Chart
– Schedules and priorities
Routine
– Weekly schedule
– Commitment
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4 Normal (Academic)
4 Normal (Technical)
Period School Programme
7 – 8 February Excellence Workshop
30 May – 5 June Holiday Supplementary Lessons
Ongoing After School Consultation &
Supplementary Lessons
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4 Express
5 Normal (Academic)
Period School Programme
30 – 31 January Excellence Workshop
12 – 13 March MTL Intensive Curriculum I
17 – 24 May MTL Intensive Curriculum II
30 May – 5 June Holiday Supplementary Lessons
Ongoing After School Consultation &
Supplementary Lessons
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Milestone Chart
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Weekly ScheduleMy Timetable for the Week
Name:
TimeMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
06:00 AM Wake up and breakfast
Sleep
Sleep
07:00 AM
SC
HO
OL
SC
HO
OL SC
HO
OL
SC
HO
OL
SC
HO
OL
08:00 AM
09:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 AMRevision and
Homework
Breakfast
11:00 AM
Family time
12:00 PM
Hang-out with
friends
01:00 PM
02:00 PMLunch with friends
03:00 PM
CC
ARevision with
friends Revision with
friends
Homework and
Revision04:00 PM
05:00 PM Homework Homework
Family time
06:00 PM ExerciseRest and Relax Rest and Relax
Exercise
07:00 PM DINNER WITH FAMILY
Family time
08:00 PM NetFlix Homework NetFlix Homework NetFlix
09:00 PM Homework and RevisionRevision and
HomeworkNetFlix
10:00 PM Revision Sleep Revision Sleep Revision
11:00 PM SleepWeekend Football
BPL / La Liga
Sleep
12:00 AM Sleep Sleep
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Action
Research on post-secondary education
options
– entry requirements
– relevant subjects
– cut-off points
Information on the
available
Post-Secondary Education
Pathways
What are the various Post-Secondary School options available?
3 MAIN TYPES OF OPTIONS
1. Junior Colleges (JCs) or Millennia Institute
3. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
2. Polytechnics / LaSalle / NAFA
Prepares students for the GCE ‘A’ level examination
Trains students with relevant skills for the workplace in a knowledge-
based economy.
Equips students with technical knowledge and skills relevant to the
industry.
Aggregate computation
• JC: L1R5
• MI: L1R4
• Polytechnic: ELR2B2
• ITE: ELMAB3
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Legend:
L1 = English or Higher Mother Tongue
R5 = 5 Relevant subjects
EL = English Language
MA = Mathematics
B3 = 3 Best subjects
BONUS POINTS for computation of net aggregate scores
2) Pass in English AND Higher Mother
Tongue
3) Pass in Malay/Chinese (Special programme) or Bahasa Indonesia (BI) as
3rd Language
4) Students who apply for and are accepted into Chinese LEP or
Malay LEP
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2 points for admission to JC/MI courses, provided
these choices come before any Poly/ITE courses
2 points
Limited to maximum of 4 bonus points only for sections (1)-(4).
1) CCA gradesGrades A1-A2: 2 pointsGrades B3-C6: 1 point(For admission to JC/Poly/ITE)
Sec 4 Express
Sec 5 Normal
(Academic)
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Junior Colleges (JCs) & Millennia Institute
Prepares students for A-Levels and tertiary
education
Length of study:
JCs – 2 years
MI – 3 years
Cut-off Points:
To enter a JC:L1R5 must be <= 20To enter MI:L1R4 must be <= 20
Junior College / MI Entry
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1. JAE Exercise (Upon release of O level result)
2. Direct School Admission (DSA – JC)
Time Frame: June- July every year
Requirement to qualify for DSA:
Good results from Sec 3 and 4 School Examinations
(L1R5 ≤ 20)
What you need to prepare for application:
A)CCA records,
B)School-Leaving testimonial to include relevant strengths/
talents.
C)Successful applicants will be interviewed by the JC.
2 possible ways
How can I get into a Polytechnic?
Using O-Level results
– Joint Admissions
Exercise
(JAE)
Early Admission
Exercise (EAE)
Entry into Polytechnic
Using GCE O-Level results –
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
Students must also qualify for the minimum entry requirements for the course they want to pursue
ELR2B2 is used for admissions into the Polytechnics.
English Language2 RELEVANT subjects for the course applied for2 other best subjects
Minimum Entry Requirements
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MERs for Accountancy (SP)
a) English Language (Grade 1 – 6)
b) Mathematics (Elementary / Additional) (Grade 1 – 6)
c) Any three other subjects (Grade 1 – 6)
• Based on 2017 JAE ELR2B2, the cut off point for this
course was 12.
Polytechnic Early Admission Exercise (EAE) – Application starts in June 2018
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Who should apply for EAE?
-Students who are interested in a specific course in Polytechnic
-Have the aptitude for applied learning
Advantages of EAE:
- Confirm their places in polytechnic courses prior to sitting fortheir GCE ‘O’ level examination. (No changing of selected courseafter release of GCE ‘O’ level results.)- Students accepted to polytechnics through the EAE can also
benefit from special preparatory programmes in the
polytechnics, before the start of the formal polytechnic calendar.
How to apply for Poly EAE?
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• 600 characters write up + 1000 characters
write up on talents & CCA
• 3 choices (in order of preference)
Focus on
a) course specific interest and aptitude
b) include other talents and achievements
(e.g. sports leadership, community
service etc)
Early Admission Exercise
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• Students will be shortlisted for
a) Aptitude test or Aptitude based
activities
b) Interview with personal portfolio
• Place is only secured if student passes
interview & L1R4≤ 26 points during GCE
“O” Level release 2019)
Common Questions
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• Should I go to JC or Poly?
• I think Poly is better for me because I’m scared of GP
at JC and I don’t think I can cope with the academic
rigour.
• My parents want me to go to JC but I want to go to Poly.
How should I convince my parents?
• Which course should I take at poly and which poly? I
have diverse interest.
• Should I try EAE? I’m not certain about my talents and
abilities.
Polytechnic vs Junior College
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Polytechnic Junior College
25-30 Bite-sized
modules
Cumulative GPA
Spread out learning
Career Ready
7 Subjects
1 Major Exam
Academic Driven
How to make the choice…
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Consider
• Personal learning preferences
• Your career goals
• Seeking advice from others such as
parents / teachers / counsellors
NAFA / LASALLE
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What are the requirements?
• A talent and passion for the arts.
• 5 GCE ‘O’ level passes (including English)
•Student also need to pass an entrance exam or
audition. Other course-specific requirements may
include performing a musical piece, submitting your
portfolio, having additional professional
qualifications and fulfilling the age requirement (for
dance in NAFA).
Sec 4 Normal (Academic)
Sec 4 Normal (Technical)
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Post-Sec Pathways for N(A)-Level Students
ITE Nitec courses DPP courses PFP courses
ITE EAEConducted
before N(A)-
Level
examinations,
students submit
up to 3 course
choices
N(A)-Level
Joint Intake
ExerciseConducted after
N(A)-Level
results are
released,
students submit
up to 12 course
choices
PFP
Admissions
ExerciseConducted after
N(A)-Level
examinations,
students submit
up to 5 course
choices
DPP
Admissions
ExerciseConducted after
N(A)-Level
results are
released,
students submit
up to 12 course
choices
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How to enter a Polytechnic?
Using N(A) level results- Polytechnic
Foundation Programme (PFP)
Who will be qualified to apply PFP:
Students who are amongst the top 10% of the Sec 4NA
cohort and who wish to enter Polytechnic
Pre-requisites: ELMAB3 ≤ 11 (excluding CCA bonus
points), EL and MA ≤ B3
Application:
Eligible N(A) students will be invited to apply for thePolytechnic Diploma courses of their choice after the releaseof the ‘O’-Level results
Copyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.
For Courses featured
in Group 1
Minimum Required
Grades
English Language
Syllabus A3
Mathematics Syllabus
A / Additional
Mathematics
3
One of the following
relevant subjects:
- Design and
Technology
- Food and Nutrition
- Science (Chemistry,
Biology)
- Science (Physics,
Biology)
- Science (Physics,
Chemistry)
3
Any two other subjects
excluding CCA3
i. ELMAB3 (English, Mathematics, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 11 points or
better (excluding CCA bonus points) at the GCE ‘N’ Level examination; and
ii. the following subject-specific requirements:
For Courses
featured in Group 2
Minimum Required
Grades
English Language
Syllabus A2
Mathematics Syllabus
A / Additional
Mathematics
3
One of the following
relevant subjects:
- Art
- Literature in English
- History
- Combined
Humanities
- Geography
- Principles of
Accounts
3
Any two other
subjects excluding
CCA
3
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
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ITE Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic
Programme (DPP)
• Secondary 4 NA students who do well in
their GCE ‘N’ Level examination can apply
for admission to Higher Nitec courses
under (DPP). Students under the DPP can
also assured of a place in a relevant
polytechnic diploma course if they meet the
qualifying Grade Point Average (GPA)
requirements upon graduation from ITE.
ITE DPP Scheme
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For more information: https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des/
Requirement:
ELMAB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate
score of 19 points or less (excluding CCA bonus points)
Once you have completed the Higher Nitec course, you would be assured of a place
in a Polytechnic Diploma course if you meet the Qualifying Grade Point Average
(GPA) for DPP students.
ITE DPP Scheme
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Ask yourself these questions:
• Do you enjoy a hands-on learning style?
• Are you keen on the Higher Nitec courses that will
lead you directly to a first-year or second-year
place in the Polytechnics?
If your answer is YES, DPP is definitely for You!
Post-Sec Pathways for N(T)-Level Students
ITE Nitec courses
ITE EAEConducted before N(T)-
Level examinations,
students submit up to 3
course choices
N(T)-Level
Joint Intake
ExerciseConducted after N(T)-
Level results are
released, students
submit up to 12 course
choices
Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme
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• For Normal (Technical) holders with “0” or “1” GCE ‘N’
level pass
• Two years of Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme +
One year of Career Core curriculum
Course of study:
• Beauty and Wellness (ITE College East)
• Retail Services (ITE College Central)
• Facility Technologies (Mechanical & Electrical
Services) (ITE College West)
• Laser & Tooling Technology (ITE College Central)
• Mechanical Technology (ITE College East)
Things to know about ITE EAE (only Nitec courses for N level students)
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1. It’s for those who have aptitudes and interests in specific
fields of study.
2. Students will be assessed through different modes.
3. It will take place before N level examinations.
(Period: May – June 2018)
4. Upon receiving N level examination results, students have to
still meet the Minimum Entry Requirement based on the
course applied. Otherwise, your offer will be revoked.
5. Students won’t have to compete for admission to ITE strictly
on the basis of how well you do academically compared to
everyone else.
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How to apply for ITE EAE?
• 100 words write up
How to prepare for EAE?
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1.Do your research of the course thoroughly.
2.Prepare a A4 file portfolio (E.g: report book,
certificates, art pieces, d&t drawings etc)
3.Do your write up early.
4.Practice interview skills with your teachers
and ECG counsellor.
Finally…
Every one of you has your own learning style, strengths, needs and interests.
Find an educational pathway which brings out the best in you.
There are many routes to success, find the most suitable path for yourselves.
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ECG CounsellorMs Zen Kua
• Reporting day: Every Monday
• Time: 8am – 4.30pm
• Venue: QTSS Fun Box @ Level 4
• Arrange your appointment with your
FTs.
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For more
information on
Cut off points
and courses in
Junior Colleges /
Polytechnics /
ITE48
Download online “JAE Booklet 2018 / ITE Booklet 2018”
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Action
Education and Career Guidance
Milestone Chart as a guide to work towards
the goal
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Key Milestones
Target Setting
Term 1 results
Mid-Year Exam results
Preliminary Exam results
Use these milestones to work towards the
gaps between your targets and your actual
results.
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Milestone Chart
Parents:
Check-in with your child at each of the key
milestone
Encourage your child to work consistently,
especially those doing their coursework
Ensure your child attends all school
programmes up till the start of their national
examination
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Reality
What are the dreams that you want to make
reality?
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Sharing by ex-Queenstownians
ITEAMANDA NEO
ITE COLLEGE EAST
CLASS• Average of 38 students in a class
• Learning new things
• Gaining knowledge & experience
MY TIMETABLE
MY MODULES
• Term 1:
• Customer Service
• Fundamentals of Communication I
• Software Application
• Lifeskill
• SNW
• Term 2:
• Professional Image and Etiquette
• Introduction to Business Careers
• Small Business Management
• Principles of Office Adminstration
• Lifeskill
• SNW
• Term 3:
• Introduction to Accounting
• Fundamentals of Communication II
• Multimedia and Desktop Publishing
• Lifeskills
• SNW
• Term 4:
• Element of Business
• Business Event Organisation
• Integrated Business Project
• Lifeskills
• SNW
MY MODULES
OVERSEAS INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
• Taiwan, 14 Days – June 2016
• Working as Service Provider
CCA• More than 80 CCAs in ITE East
• Volleyball
• Student Council
MY INVOLVEMENT • Volleyball Captain, 2016
• Volleyball Vice Captain, 2017
• President of Student Council, 2016-2017
• ITE-HK VTC International Student Seminar Group Leader
MY ACHIEVEMENT
• ACE Programme
• Platinum Service Star Award
• CCA Medal
• Chip Eng Seng Study Grant
• Director’s List Jan 2016 and Jan 2017
COMMUNITY SERVICE
JENESYS2016
• Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths
SECONDARY SCHOOL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS THAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR POST SEC MODULES
COMPUTER SKILLS
RIGHT ATTITUDE (SELF-DISCIPLINE)
Polytechnic Sharing Session
Buvan
• QTSS, 4A Class of 2013
• Singapore Polytechnic, Class of 2017 (Diploma in Music & Audio Technology) –Diploma with Merit
• A contemporary Music producer / arranger
My works
• Include compositions for various local and international TV shows and
movies.
• Co-produced the original soundtrack for Vettri (2016) and Kshatriyan
(2015), both of which are blockbuster dramas that aired on Vasantham.
• Helped in the composition and background scores for two South-Indian
films, Sagaa and Sanguchakram due international release in 2018.
• Worked on a the opening sequence track of a webseries “The Leon
Theory” with Big 3 Media.
• Signed to a Record Label in Singapore as a Music Producer.
MEDIA COVERAGE• An article which was featured on for the track :
Adida Jorrah• http://www.connectedtoindia.com/discovering-and-re-
discovering-heritage-through-music-buvaneswaran-ganesan-1321.html
Poly Lifestyle and Curriculum
Time-table more flexible compared
to JCs.
In-campus facilities
TUTORIALS VS LECTURES
Industry relevant experiences
Internship
CCAs
Poly or JC ? Which one is the best for
you?
Do you know what you want to study?
(Certain Areas of specialization?)
Do you prefer hands-on learning over
rote learning?
You have to rely on independent learning.
Think about your strengths and
weaknesses.
Why I decided to go
to Junior College
(JC)MOK KAI SHENG DARYL
QTSS: Queenstown Secondary School 4A, Class of
2013
SAJC: Saint Andrews Junior College, Class of 2015
NTU: Nanyang Technological University , Class of
2022
What is it like
studying in JC?
Main difference between
Secondary School and JC
Intensity of work and learning pace
Typical day
Difference
Lecture Theatres
Similarities
Classroom sessions
Examination model
Subjects
Subject Combination:
• H1 General Paper
• H1 Project Work (Only for 1 year)
• H1 Mother Tongue (Only for 1 year,
not required for students who passed
Higher MT)
Subjects
Science
Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Arts
Economics
Geography
History
Literature
China Studies in
English
• Minimally 3 H2 and 1 H1 core subjects OR 4 H2 core
subjects if you meet the criteria
• Of the 4 core subjects, ONE contrasting subject must be
selected
Pertinence of Secondary School to JC
Secondary School Junior College University
Pure Chemistry
or
Combined Chemistry
H1 / H2 ChemistryCourses that require
H1 / H2 Chemistry
(e.g. Medicine)
JC or
Polytechnic?
Factors for consideration
• Do you have an idea of what you
want to do in the future?
• What type of learning environment do
you like?
• Fast track to university vs fast track to
working environment
MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES
BRIEFING
2018
One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.
― Frank Smith
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.
― Nelson Mandela
Doing what needs to be done may not make you happy, but it will make you great.
― George Bernard Shaw
R2ISE
- Winston Churchill
Kites rise highest against the wind - not with it.
• CL / ML / TL, BCL / BML / BTL
• 1st week of AUG (Tentative)
Oral Exam
(NA: Paper 3 Part 1)
(NT: Paper 2)
• CL / ML / TL, BCL / BML / BTL
• MID SEP (Tentative)
Written Examination (NA: Paper 1 & Paper 2)
(NT: Paper 1)
• CL / ML / TL, BCL / BML / BTL
• MID SEP (Tentative)
Listening CompreExam
(NA: Paper 3 Part 2)
(NT: Paper 3)
•1st week JUN HolidaysRevision Lessons
• Oral Practice : 3 APR 2018 (TUE)
• LC : DURING MID-YEAR EXAM Paper 3
• JUL – SEP ( additional lessons)
Intensive Lessons
• Week 1 – Week 4 (JUL)Oral Practice
School Calendar (N-LEVEL PREP)
Please take note
The result for
MTL & BASIC MTL Papers
will be released in
SEC 4 EXP & 5NA
(Tentative Dates)
MTL PRELIM : 30
APR (MON)
MTL O-LEVEL MAY EXAM: 28 MAY (MON)
MTL B Exam : 29 MAY (TUE)
End of Year Exam : EARLY NOV
(Include the MTL, MTL B, HMTL &
Foreign Languages)
WRITTEN EXAM
(P1 & P2)
MTL : EARLY – MID JULY
MTL B : JUL
HMTL : LATE JULY
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LATE SEP – EARLY NOV
ORAL EXAM ( Paper 3
Part 1 )
MTL : MID JULY
MTL B : MID JULY
LISTENING COMPRE EXAM
(Paper 3PART 2)
School Calendar (O-LEVEL PREP)
• FIRST DAYS MARCH HOLIDAYS
• Revision lessonsRevision Lessons
• Oral Practice : 3 APRIL
• LC : MID - YEAR EXAMPaper 3
• 17 MAY (THUR) – 24 MAY (THUR)Intensive Lessons
• LAST WEEK JUN HOLIDAYS Oral Practice
Please take note
late AUG.
Retake in Nov?
A1 & A2 Congratulation!
B3, B4,C5 &C6 Will be recommended to retake P1 & P2 in Nov!
D7, E8 & F9 Must retake in Year-end.
*For CL/ML/TL , there is only
ONE LC & Oral exam in the year.
Please take note
Please take note
• The examination timetable 2018
will be available on SEAB
Website by mid - Feb
https://www.seab.gov
• It is compulsory that students who have registered for O-level or N-level Papers, to be present for the examinations.
Please take note
• The importance of Paper 3 especially Oral
Please take note
EXP O-LEVEL NA N-LEVEL NT N_LEVEL
25% + 10%
Oral + LC
30% + 10%
Oral + LC
50% + 20%
Oral + LC
The limits of my language are the limits of my world.
― Ludwig Wittgenstein
Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can; there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.
― Sarah Caldwell
If you are not good in it, then start putting in more effort and time, with your heart.
Start Somewhere, start now!
QUEENSTOWN Secondary School
Turning Dreams to Reality
A Dream written down with a date becomes a
Goal.A goal broken down into steps becomes a
Plan.A plan backed by
Actionmakes your dream
Reality.