sec 1 parents day principal address 2013 updated5 jan s1nt
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Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary 1 Parents’ Day
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Programme Outline
9:00 am Address by Principal, Mr Vasuthevan
Introduction of Parent Support Group
Introduction of nTRIX portal
Question & Answer Session
10:00 am Meeting Form Teachers & Class Admin (In the classroom)
10:30 amTour of CCA Booths
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To explain and share with you some of our school’s policies and programmes
Get to know your child’s teachers
Introduce the Parent Support Group
Objectives
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School Vision
A dynamic institution that adds value to
all.
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What is Value-Added?
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Value-Added Results
Results of 2011Singapore-
Cambridge General Certificate of Education (O Level) Examination
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Achievements (Academic)
GCE ‘O’ Level 2011 5 or more passes (Express)
93.8% vs Nat. 91.4% 5 or more passes (Normal)
50.9% vs Nat. 51.6% National % Passes
Express: 13 in 16 Subjects above Nat.Normal: 7 in 11 Subjects above Nat.
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Achievements (Academic)
GCE ‘N’ Level 2012 (NA Stream) 6 subjects with 100% passes and above national average
10 out of 11 subjects with percentage passes above national average
7 subjects out of 11 with percentage distinction above national average
This year we have 21 students with EMB3 of 11 or less.
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Achievements (Academic)
GCE ‘N’ Level 2012 (NT Stream) 2 Subjects with 100% passes and above national
average
4 out of 9 subjects with percentage passes above national average
4 out of 9 subjects with percentage distinction above national average
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Leow Jun Cong (2011)
Lee Kuan Yew Award for Outstanding Normal Course Students (LKY-ONC Award)
1 of 7 students in Singapore to attain 6 distinctions at 2011 GCE ‘N’ Level Examination
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School Mission
To nurture all Bukit Viewans to
be Creative, Passionate
and Resilient learners who possess moral integrity and are responsible to self and society.
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Our Values
ompassion for others
ntegrity in character
erseverance for excellence
espect for self and others
esponsibility in actions
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Five Strategic Thrusts
Achieving Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Enhancing Staff Well-Being and Personal Effectiveness
Striving for Organization Excellence
Building Strong and Meaningful Partnerships
Providing Opportunities for All Round Development of Students
Day Ending Time Recess Time Lunch Time
Mon 2.15 pm
10:15 – 11:00am
Tues
1E/1N(A)
1N(T)
3:15 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 – 2:30pm
Wed 12.30 pm
Thurs 2:00pm
Fri 12:30pm
School Hours
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Partnership
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Communication
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Meet the Parents Sessions are organised for all levels• to develop effective partnership with
parents • to gain better understanding of
school programmes and activities and
• for working closely to bring about better learning outcomes for their children.
Partnership with Parents
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Partnership with Parents
• Student Handbook – incl. critical dates
• Teachers’ email addresses
• SMS / Facebook / Twitter / Email list
• Letters to parents on school website
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Our Teaching & Learning
Programmes
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Secondary School Subjects not found in primary school
Home Economics
Design & Technology
Art
Computer Applications
Social Studies
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Modular System
Level Sem 1 Sem 2 No of periods over 2 weeks
S1NTHE DT 6
SS Art 4
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Modular System - Rationale
Gradual adjustment to secondary school & new subjects
More innovative teaching methods with more teaching periods
More focused curriculum
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Weekend Homework & Holiday Assignments
Purpose: to give more practice to our students and push them to excel.
Weekend Homework Ensures that your child reviews and
revises all that have been taught in the class for the week
Holiday Assignment Given for all the four holidays: Mar, Jun,
Sep, Dec
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Continual Assessments
To check that the students have learnt the subject matter taught
To develop the habit in your child to constantly review and revise their work
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CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2
Primary Continual Assessments
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
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CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2
Important
CA marks are calculated from students’ performance in • daily work• weekly/monthly assessments/tests• performance tasks
Secondary Continual Assessments
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
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Promotion Criteria – Sec 1 NT
LEVELTo Better Stream To Same Stream
Lateral Transfer To Next Level
Promoted To Next Level
1NT Lateral Transfer to 2NA Overall % 75 Core subs (EL, Math,
Sci) % 70 Parents to appeal Teachers’
recommendation
Promoted to 2NT TWO Subjects 50 ONE
of which must be EL OR Mathematics
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English Language
Achievement in the English Language is driven by:
Speak English Policy
“Rise with English” morning programmes on 3 mornings a week (detailed information is given in the handout)
ICT-infused activities incorporating the use of Glogster to facilitate collaborative learning
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Craft & Tech
Home Economics – Textbook is used for 2 years
D&T and Art - Text book is not required. Appropriate lesson materials will be provided.
Mode of Assessment
For D&T/Home Economics
Semestral Assessment includes Coursework and Written Examination
For Art
Continuous Assessment: Portfolio
Semestral Assessment: Drawing Exam and Written Paper
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FORTE Programme
Forging Outstanding and Requisite Talents and Ethics
To provide a holistic education that nurtures the characters and talents of all students so that they can have the necessary values and skills to contribute to a knowledge-driven society
Character Development & Talents Development
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FORTE Programme
Forging Outstanding and Requisite Talents and Ethics
To provide a holistic education that nurtures the characters and talents of all students so that they can have the necessary values and skills to contribute to a knowledge-driven society
Character Development & Talents Development
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FORTE ProgrammeLevel Character Development Talent Development
1NT/2NT Circus Arts
2NT 3 Hs (Heart, Head, Hands) Camp
2NT Social Ettiquette
2NT Overseas Service Learning Trip to Cambodia
1NT/2NT EL Enrichment
2NT Digital Animation (Science)
3NT Media Literacy
3NT/4NT Elective Modules (airline services, food and beverages, hospitality, junior chef
and digital photography,)3NT Work Experience (hotel industry, F1)
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Other Programmes
Values-In-Action Every student will have to do 6 hrs
of community service per year Involves helping charitable
organisations in their Flag Day, visitation of old folks homes, collection of old newspapers, cleaning parks, etc.
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Other Programmes
Health and Fitness Programme For students who are
overweight, underweight and those who are not fit
Conducted within PE lessons Extra remedial sessions may
be conducted based on the needs of the students.
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Our CCA Policy
Every student must take one CCA
To ensure that our students are developed holistically through character development and infusion of school values
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CCA Participation Rate
50% to 74% attendance CCA points scored for the
year will not be computed.
<50% attendance entire CCA points will be
voided.
<75% attendance Conduct Grade = Fair
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Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
More information at the CCA Booths on display
today
Student DevelopmentCharacter & Citizenship
Education
Objectives
To nurture a person of
good character, who is caring and acts responsibly towards self, family, community, nation and the world.
develop pupils' social-emotional skills so that they are confident and are able to make informed choices.
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RAISING CHAMPIONS
Student Development
STUDENT WELL-BEING – meeting Students’ emotional /social/physical needs e.g. (financial assistance)
CAREER GUIDANCE – guiding students to make informed career/educational choices
STUDENT MANAGEMENT – ensuring a conducive environment for all through effective discipline
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - nurturing every student to become effective leaders
RECOGNITION – providing platforms to celebrate students’ achievements
Student Leadership Development Framework
Our Desired Outcomes:
To nurture every student to become effective leaders and good role models who serve and lead with compassion and integrity.
To equip every student with
basic leadership
skills
To provide at least one leadership opportunity for every Bukit Viewan
during their stay in the school
4-Year Progressive Leadership Training (SPICE)
Sec 1 Self-leadership Self AwarenessSelf Management
Sec 2 Peer-leadership Self ManagementSocial AwarenessRelationship Management
Sec 3 Institute & Community Engagement
Social AwarenessRelationship ManagementResponsible Decision Making
Sec 4/5
Leaving behind a legacy
Relationship ManagementResponsible Decision Making
Student Leadership Development Framework
Character & Citizenship Education
Instilled through curriculum • CCE Lessons• Lifeskills Programmes• Sexuality Education (MOE)• Cyber-wellness Programme
And Co- curriculum• National Education ( e.g. Learning Journeys, Overseas Trips) • Values-in-Action• CCAs
We want our students to be confident and concerned citizens who can demonstrate the ability to reflect on and respond to community, national and global issues, and to make informed and responsible decisions as a citizen
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StudentManagement
Policy
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Our Student Management Policy
Our rules and regulations are formulated to ensure that our students have the best possible environment to study
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Student Management Policy
Punctuality & Attendance
Attire & Hair
Use of mobile phones
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Student Management Policy
We do allow students to have coloured/tinted hair.
Offenders will have their hair cut
More information pertaining to our student management policy can be found in the Student Handbook 2013.
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Student Management Policy
Mobile phones are to be SWITCHED OFF in school.
No public display of mobile phones
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Student Management Policy
Consequences
Mobile phones will be confiscated with SIM card for 5 academic weeks (1st time)
Mobile phones will be confiscated with SIM card for 10 academic weeks (subsequent)
Note: School strongly discourages students from bringing mobile phones.
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PARENT SUPPORT GROUPComing Event: Parenting Talk
“Effective Communication within 2 Generations”
(English)
“Parenting – A Disciplinarian or Mentor”
(Chinese)
Saturday, 19th January 2013
9.30 – 11.30 am
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Thank You