methodist girls’ school 2016 level parents’ briefing · methodist girls’ school 2016 level...
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Year 2ACADEMIC MATTERS
IP TRACK
METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL2016 Level Parents’ Briefing
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE FOR 20166
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TIME TABLING 201616
AFTERNOON CO-CURRICULAR SCHEDULE
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HOMEWORK POLICY
COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS
CONVERSATIONAL MALAY PROGRAMME
CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT
New STEM Enrichments for 2016
CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT
YEAR 2 ASSESSMENTS
IP-Track
YEAR 2 PROMOTIONS
IP-Track
6 relevant subjects1. Language Arts2. Mother Tongue**3. History / Geography4. Mathematics5. Physical Sciences / Life Sciences6. Any other subject
Year 2 Events Calendar IP Track
ABSENCE FROM TESTS & EXAMS
Subjects Remarks
Lang Arts, Global Studies, MT/HMTCore Math, Advanced MathChemistry
6 CORE (compulsory)
Biology Physics
Electives: can do 1 or both
History, Geography Electives: can do 1 or none
MEP*, 3rd Lang Electives
YEAR 3 IP SUBJECT OPTIONS
Entrusted...for His Glory! 1 Peter 4: 10 Being A Team Player
GENTLE REMINDERS
SCHOOL HOURS School Hours Flag-raising begins at 7.30 am, but girls should be in school earlier and thumb in their attendance/place their bags in the classroom before reporting to the Quadrangle by 7.25 am Sec School (only)On Wednesdays, girls should be in their respective Chapel venues by 8.25 am for flag-raising. Chapel will begin promptly at 8.30 am.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
EmailTo ensure that email addresses are updated with the school.
SNAAPPTo download this platform for urgent/timely notifications from the school to parents.
NUTURING GOOD VALUES
▪ Girls have been reminded to always be polite and good
stewards in using the facilities in school
• to always greet teachers and staff of the school
• to clean up after themselves in the canteen
• to keep their school clean by not littering
• to use the toilet properly
MANAGING TIME & SETTING PRIORITIES
▪ Balancing School homework vs Tuition work
▪ Allowing Personal Study Time
▪ Role of parents in supporting and supervising
BEING PRESENT FOR KEY SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS
▪ School celebrations (CNY, Founder’s Day, National Day etc)
▪ Scheduled Lessons (e.g. Sec 4 lessons during June Break, Revision Period/ProjectCARE)
STUDENTS GOING OVERSEAS TO REPRESENT CLUBS
Only Valid Reason (VR) wavier is granted given for tests and examinations missed if representation is on a National level. (ie representing Singapore)
Club representation will not be considered as VR cases.
EVERY PARENT A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER
Be involved and volunteer when there is a need. Your daughter does enjoy seeing you involved in the school for the good of all MGS girls, even the Sec girls (even if they don’t say so)
Entrusted...for His Glory! 1 Peter 4: 10 Being A Team Player
SECONDARY TWO 2016
Theme: Being a Team Player
Level Programmes & Highlights1. Friendship Days- to focus on Team Building; building positive relationships
(Values outcome: Respect, Care & Harmony)
2. ROCs 2 - Road Less Travelled Sectors: Chiangmai, Kuching & Penang
- to focus on service-learning; interacting with the natives/ indigenous groups/ NGOs in each sector (e.g. Orang Asli School)
- Pre-ROCs 2 preparation/ Integration with IPW (Values outcome: Resilience, Responsibility, Respect, Care & Harmony)
3. Learning Keys (27/1 - Admin & 12 Feb - 1.30 to 3pm)- to focus on Study/ Exam Techniques; to formalise teacher mentors for
selected students; setting SMART targets (Values outcome: Resilience, Responsibility)
4. Leadership Challenge (6 May - 1.30 to 3pm)5. Post-Exam Activities (e.g. STEM, Arts Appreciation & Sec 2s mentoring P6s on Cyberwellness)
Road Less Travelled
Profile of 2015 Sec One Cohort
Profile of 2015 Sec One Cohort
KPIs for Sec 2s
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