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Secondary 2FORM TEACHERS
METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL2019 Sec 2 Level Parents’ Briefing
METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL2019 Level Parents’ Briefing
Secondary 2/Year 2ACADEMIC MATTERS
O-LEVEL TRACK / IP TRACK
SEC 2 & YEAR 2 CURRICULUM EXAMINABLE SUBJECTS
O-Track enriched
Sec 2D, 2H, 2M
O-Track Sophia Blackmore Academy
Sec 2E, 2I, 2O
Integrated Programme
Year 2G, 2S, 2TLanguage Arts Language Arts Language Arts
Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Sciences (Bio, Chem, Phy)
Sciences (Bio, Chem, Phy)
Sciences (Bio, Chem, Phy)
Geography Geography Geography
History History History
MEP@ MEP@ MEP@
Third Language# Third Language# Third Language#
# Third Language lessons in MOE LC.
SEC 2 & YEAR 2 CURRICULUM NON-EXAMINABLE SUBJECTS
O-track enrichedSec 2D, 2H, 2M
O-track SBASec 2E, 2I, 2O
Integrated Programme
Year 2G, 2S, 2TSTEM STEM STEM
Global Studies
PTK PTK
IPW IPW Indep Studies
Home Econs (nonMEP)
Home Econs (nonMEP)
Home Econs (nonMEP)
General Music General Music General Music
Art Art Art
Code4Life Code4Life Code4Life
PE PE PE
CCE CCE CCE
@ S2 MEP lessons on Thursday afternoons 2.45- 4.15 pm
STEM Enrichments for 2019● STEM module for Sec/Yr 1 & 2 STEM workshops
@ SCS (integrated to STEM module)● Sec 1: Molecular Gastronomy ● Yr 1 : Perfume and Cosmetics● Sec 2 & Yr 2: Forensic Science
CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT
STEM Enrichments for 2019
● Robotics (Sec 1); Code4Life (Sec 2)● STEM Week
CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT
STEM Parent talk on 15 February 2019, 6pm to 8pm at MGS
MUSIC ELECTIVE PROGRAMME
MEP students are committed to ● taking Music as a subject for 4
years and
● sitting for GCE O-Level Music at Sec 4 / Year 4
Receiving a Fee subsidy $2,400 per annum
Mother Tongue is mandatory under Singapore’s bilingual policy.
Exemptions from MT must be approved by MOE.
- Exemptions approved for PSLE will carry up to Sec school.
- However, new cases for MT exemptions need to be made at start of Sec 1 for GCE ‘O’ Level.
LANGUAGE MATTERS
SECONDARY 2 CURRICULUM MOTHER TONGUE
Students take the GCE O-Level MotherTongue written papers at the end of Sec 3 or Year 3 IP.
If student scores B3 or better, she’ll take theHigher Mother Tongue paper at end of Sec 4 or Year 4 IP.
SECONDARY 2 CURRICULUM HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE
applicable for O-Track only ...
- 2 Bonus points at JC admissions if a student passes both English and HMT.
- Students with good HCL scores can take up A-Level Chinese Studies as a H2 subject or join JCs offering the Chinese LEP.
SECONDARY 2 CURRICULUM HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE
Offering Higher Mother Tongue to Pupils
Target Groups Criteria for eligibility to do HCL Remarks
P6 to S1 1. Top 10% in PSLE (250 pts & above) & took CL, ML, TLOR2. 11-30% in PSLE & A* in CL, ML, TL &/or Merit/Distinction in HCL, HML, HMT
Offer letter is given by MOE at Sec 1 Posting
S1 to S2S2 to S3
1. Min 75% in CL, ML, TL & Min 75% for overall percentageOR2. Min 80% in CL, ML, TL & Min 70% for overall percentage
Offer letter is given by school after End-Of-Year exams
CONVERSATIONAL MALAY PROGRAMME
● Another Language Learning Opportunities for all levels- conversational language competency and cultural awareness
● Curriculum focus on listening, speaking and recognising simple words/characters
● A 5-week Elementary module will be conducted on Tuesdays 3.00pm – 5.00pm. Classes will be held in school and start on 26 March and end on 23 April.
● Registration forms are available from any of the Mother Tongue Language teachers.
THIRD LANGUAGE
● Be committed for the whole year. ● Withdrawal process is via the school by submitting the withdrawal form (available on MOELC website) to the General Office for Principal’s endorsement. ● Students shall leave promptly after school lessons are over and be
on time for their L3 lessons. She should give herself 30 - 45 min to Travel by train from MGS to language Centres. Train ride durations:
KAP to Newton: ~ 13 mins KAP to Bishan: ~ 22 mins
An email will be sent out after CNY to all parents of L3 students wrt transport arrangements from school to MOE LC.
*LESSONS HELD IN AFTERNOONS
MEP lessons, Art lessons, CLB classes, 3rd Language classes & remedial lessons
take priority
over all other afternoon activities (school or personal) except when there are compulsory school events or participation in approved competitions.
SECONDARY 2 ASSESSMENTS
O-track
3 Termly Reports Year-end Summative
ReportAssessment type
1 weighted assessment per term
End-of-Year Examination
LA, MT, Maths
30% 70%
Geog, Hist 20% 30% GI/HI + 50% EOY
Sciences
25% Chem exams + 25% weighted
assessments (all 3 sciences)
25% Bio exams + 25% Phy exams
ASSESSMENTS
1. Parents can track child’s progress through Ntrix
2. Teachers will work alongside parents and alert parents should the child be performing below par
3. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers if they notice that their child’s performance and behaviour are a cause for concern
SECONDARY 2 PROMOTIONS
Promotion to Secondary 3 is based on Overall performance at CAs and Year-End Examinations.▪Attain 50% overall marks▪Attain 50% Language Arts marks
An information session on streaming and post-secondary pathways will be organised on Thursday, 25 April 2019.
O-Track
PATHWAYS BEYOND ‘O’ LEVELS O-Track
New ‘A’ Levels
IB Diploma
Polytechnic Diploma
Subject choices for GCE ‘O’ Levels
An Information Session on this topic will be conducted at our PTM on 25 April 2019
SEC 3 O-LEVEL OPTIONS O-Track
Subject Combination groups Remarks2 Languages + 2 Mathematics + 2 Sciences + 2 Humanities*
Most flexible for post-secondary pathways
Subject Combination groups Remarks
8 subj combi:EL + MT (unless exempted)Maths + Add Maths2 Sciences (Bio-Chem or Phy-Chem)Comb Humanities + 1 Humanities*
Most flexible for post-secondary pathways
*MEP students shall take Higher Music
8 subj combi:EL + MT (unless exempted)Maths + Add Maths3 Sciences (Bio-Chem-Phy)Comb Humanities
Not for MEP students
7 subj combi:EL + MT (unless exempted)Maths + 1 Science + Comb Humanities 2 other subjects
SEC 3 O-LEVEL OPTIONS
Only students who have excelled with a consistent academic record (overall % >75% ) may request to do an additional subject scheduled in the afternoon.
O-Track
Subject Combination groups
8 subj combi:EL + MT (unless exempted)Maths + Add Maths2 Sciences (Bio-Chem or Phy-Chem)Comb Humanities + 1 Humanities*8 subj combi:EL + MT (unless exempted)Maths + Add Maths3 Sciences (Bio-Chem-Phy)Comb Humanities 7 subj combi:EL + MT (unless exempted)Maths + 1 Science + Comb Humanities 2 other subjects
SEC 3 O-LEVEL OPTIONS
Students should have min 65% for both Maths and Science (esp Phy component)
O-Track
50% 80%60% 70%
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8-subject combination
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Secondary 3 pathways To ‘O’ Level Track To MGS-Integrated Programme
O-Track
MGS INTEGRATED PROGRAMMEYear 3 Admission Phase
Year 3 intake in 2020 for additional 10 students
For who?• 2019 Sec 2 MGS students
• 2019 Sec 2 Non-MGS students
Application process will open end of May 2019.Forms and Information will be on the school website.
Info session for Yr 3 IP admission: mid May 2019
O-Track
Criteria for selection
1. Selection tests results 2. School results for Sec 1 & Sec 23. Other achievements4. Performance at interview 5. Viewpoint essay
Results of application will be released after the End-of-Year Examination.
MGS INTEGRATED PROGRAMMEYear 3 admission phase
O-Track
Valid Reasons for absence
1. Unwell and covered with Medical Certificate valid for test day (copies of mc to be given to FT & to respective subject teachers)
2. Test falls on the same day of an approved competition (interschool, international). The teacher i/c of competition will inform the staff BUT students should also take responsibility to alert their respective teachers.
For other extenuating reasons, parents are to write to the Principal (cc Form Teachers) for consideration.
ABSENCE FROM TESTS & EXAMS
All girls who are absent for any Exam papers are expected to sit for these papers under timed conditions as TIMED PRACTICE Papers.- these papers will be scheduled during the marking days &
days for review of exam papers- the papers will be marked to give students feedback
The purpose of girls needing to sit for the TIMED PRACTICE is for all girls to consolidate and have feedback on their learning through these critical exam platforms.
ABSENCE FROM EXAMS
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT FOR CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES
(internal exams & O-Level)
❑ Application forms need to be submitted by end of Term 1 with supporting documents.
❑ Learning disabilities (e.g. Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyspraxia...)
❑ Permanent physical disabilities (e.g hearing impairment, visual impairment, physical impairment,…)
❑ Medical or psychologist reports will have up to 3 year validity.
❑ Note: Special arrangements granted for school internal exams
do not translate to automatic approval by SEAB for GCE O-levels.
An annotation will be made on school reports / O-level reports
MGS MILESTONE PROGRAMME
METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL2019 Level Parents’ Briefing
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Briefing for students on 18
Jan
MILESTONE PROGRAMMES - ROCS 2
5D 4N Overseas Service-Learning Trips (27 - 31 May)
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GEL CURRICULUM & ASSEMBLY PROGRAMME
Healthy Body image
Learning Styles
Educational & Career Guidance
CyberWellness
LeadershipCitizenship Education
SelfGrowth
Sexuality Education
TEACHER-PUPIL CONFERENCING
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Values in Action
Arts Appreciation
19 July at MGS
MGS Musical - For Such a Time as This
Student Leadership Opportunities
1. Leaders during Learning Journeys e.g. ROCs
2. Leaders during school events: Open House, Tour
Guides, Docent at the MGS Heritage Centre
3. Leaders in projects and group work
4. Class Leaders: Class Management Committee
5. CCA Leaders: Sports, Performing Arts, Uniformed
Groups and Clubs and Societies
6. House Leaders
7. School Prefects
Demerit Points & Consequences
Accumulated 9 demerit points consisting of aggregated 1 to 3 demerit point offences
● Detention Class● Highest level of Conduct Grade is
‘Good’
Immediate 9 demerit points ● Detention Class● Possible Fair Conduct Grade in
Semestral Report ● May be ineligible for awards● Incumbent awards for the current
year may be revoked
Accumulated 12 demerit points Detention Class● Fair Conduct Grade in Semestral Report● May be ineligible for awards● Incumbent awards for the current year may be revoked
Parenting Teens - Possible Struggles
Adolescence and Being Gen Z
○ Relationship issues (Peer/Family)○ Academics - more subjects to manage○ Need for Choice and Autonomy/a Voice○ Internet/Social Media addiction ○ Time management (more importantly
Priority management)
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22:6)
Parenting Education in partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) for
the Family Matters@Schools programme Parenting Education in partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) for the Family Matters@Schools programme
Parent Education Talks organized by ParentLink:
22 February (6 pm) and 2 August (6 pm)
Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) Seminars
25 April : Raising Responsible Teenagers (4 to 6 pm)10 May : Raising Competent Teenagers (4 to 6 pm)24 May : Getting Teenagers Connected (4 to 6 pm)
Parent-Teacher Meeting: Thursday, 25 April
FeedbackIn order to make our sessions with parents more meaningful, we seek your valuable feedback.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
and Have a Blessed Evening