Welcome to

St. Margaret’s

Secondary School

Secondary One Registration 2019

Agenda

8.30am: Principal’s address

9.15am: Triple P talk

9.25am: Registration

9.45am: School Tour

Note

This set of slides will be made available on

our school website by 3pm on 20 December

2018 (Thursday).

St. Margaret’s

Secondary School

• Introduction of Staff

• Communication with School

• School History, Mission and Philosophy

• Subject Based Banding

• Art Elective Programme

• School-Home Partnership

• First Day Matters: Important Information

• Other Matters

Principal’s Address

Introduction of Staff

Principal: Mdm Lee Lin Yee

Vice-Principals: Ms Linda Lim

Ms Susan Toh

Sec 1 Year Head: Ms Carol Soh

HOD CCE: Mrs Foo Kar Hiang

HOD Corp Comms: Mdm Premela

LH/Lower Sec Math: Mrs Tan Sok Mun

Introduction of Staff

HOD Math: Mrs Chua Choe Tee

For matters pertaining to Subject

Based Banding

HOD Aesthetics: Mrs Tham Chuan Chuan

For matters pertaining to EMP

& AEP

CL Teachers: Ms Jacquelyn Chan / Ms Carol Soh

For matters pertaining to Mother

Tongue languages

Introduction of Staff

Student Admission: Ms Owyong Doreen

(General Office)

Money Matters: Ms Tan Ah Fong

(General Office)

Student Particulars: Ms Jane Loh

(General Office)

Modes of Communication

with Parents

Emails

Parent-Teacher

Meetings,

P’s briefings,

Breakfast with

parents

School Website

Publications,

Correspondences,

Student Handbook,

Principal’s monthly letter

Invitations to

school events

Formal/Informal

discussions

between

parents & staff

Termly

Progress Reports

Communication Channels

Communication

St Margaret’s Secondary School

Tel: 64664525 (Office)

Fax: 64666709

Website: www.stmargaretssec.moe.edu.sg

Email: stmargaretss@moe.edu.sg

Email addresses of Form and Subject Teachers

Founded in 1842 by Mrs Maria Dyer,

the school started as a home for the ‘Mui Tsais’

They were provided with

an elementary education and home-making skills.

School History

Our MissionTo provide an all-round education

in a Christ-centred environment to nurture

confident, creative and caring young ladies

who will serve God, the Country and the Community.

School Mission and Vision

Our Vision

A Community of Learners

Growing and Glowing

for God

School Values

Upholding Integrity

Learning Continuously

Taking Pride

Showing Care

Being Resilient

• Autonomous School Status (since 2009)

• School Distinction Award

• Singapore Quality Class

• Best Practice Award in Staff Development and Well-Being, Teaching and Learning, Student All Round Development

• National Arts Education ‘Blaze’ Award

• Sustained Academic Value-added peformance

School Awards

STRATEGIC THRUSTS

To provide an all-round education in a Christ-centred

environment to nurture confident, creative and caring young

ladies who will serve God, the Country and the Community.

A Community of Learners Growing &

Glowing for God

VISION

MISSION

Excellence-Driven

Staff, Culture & Organisation

Care to Think,

Think to Care

Grow to Serve,

Serve to Grow

1. Excellence-Driven

2. Passionate Inquirer

3. Critical Thinker

4. Leader with Moral Courage

5. Others-Centred Contributor

SMSS Graduate Pen Pic

Champions of Change • Leading with Heart • Touching Lives

• Sports & Games

• Performing Arts

• Uniformed Groups

• Clubs and societies

Key School Programmes

Co-Curricular

Activities

Co-curriculum

• Morning Devotion

• Level Camps

• Ethical Choices program

• Career Guidance &

Work attachment

• Assembly program

• Values in Action

• Overseas Exchange

• Student Leadership program

Curriculum

• Critical Thinking & Authentic Tasks like fieldwork

Domains

Mother Tongue

Languages

Math English Language

& Literature

Humanities Science Leadership &

Service

Glow

Grow

Learn

Engage with real-world issues, in service to

community and/or school• Platforms/ competitions to use domain specific skills in engaging

with/tackling real world issues in service to community and/or school.

• Internships/ attachments to conduct research / explore their career in domain

Nurture passion for inquiry through equipping

them with domain-specific skills/ disciplinary

thinking skills• Modules in disciplinary thinking skills/ encourage independent learning

• Platforms / competitions to develop domain-specific skills

Build foundation and generate interest in inquiry• Authentic in-curriculum tasks

• Learning journeys, vendor-run workshops that expose students to the

domain

Development Of Talents to Serve

(DOTS)

Developing Of Talents to Serve

(DOTS)

Community in

Nature Project

Destination Imagination

SMSS Collaboration with LTA to design

train hangers to remind public of

thoughtful behaviours

Shadowing MPs

Aspiring DJs in

Power 98 FM

Conservation

work in

National

Archives

Researchers at NUS

Work Attachment Pogramme

Developing Of Talents to Serve (DOTS)

S

L

P

ight

alt

rogramme

&

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and

glorify your Father in heaven.Matthew 5:16

Develop other-centredness in

students through

Service Learning

Critical Thinker

•Ability to think/see/feel from

another’s point of view

•Able to evaluate the impact of their

actions

Salt & Light

Programme

Key School Programmes

Caring for:

• Children

• The Environment

• The Elderly

• The less fortunate

Values-in-Action Programme

Service Learning

Self-Initiated

VIA integrated CCA

Programme

SUBJECT BASED BANDING

SUBJECT BASED BANDING

What is subject-based banding:

• Sec 1 students posted to the N (A) and N (T)

courses may be offered EL/Math/Science/MTL

at a higher level, based on their PSLE subject

grades.

Rationale & Intent:

• To help each student find fulfilment in

learning and be motivated to excel in her

different strengths

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & OPTING into SBB

• PSLE Eligibility criteria:

• Each student should take no more than 3 subjects at

higher level so as to ensure that students can cope with

the overall academic demands.

• Please complete the form to indicate the subject your

child wishes to take (or not to take) at a higher level.

Submit the completed form to the General Office by

27 Dec 2018 (Thursday).

Course PSLE

Standard

Grade

PSLE

Foundation

Grade

Option to offer

subject at

N(A) A*, A - Express

N(T) A*, A - Express/ N(A)

B, C 1 N(A)

Mid-year & End-of-year SBB Intakes

• Beyond the start of Sec 1, students who do well in

the school-based assessments (Semester 1) and

End-of-year examinations may be considered to

take higher-level subjects if found suitable to do

so at our school.

• Eligibility criteria for N(A) and N(T) students to

offer higher-level subjects at End-of-year exams:

75% or higher in the subject;

60% or higher in the overall average; and

Positive learning attitude to cope with the higher

academic demand.

SBB – Dropping of Higher Level Subject

• Students are highly encouraged to continue with

the higher level subject offered to them at the

different intakes as it takes time for them to

adjust to the new level of rigour of the subject.

• Performance of students offering SBB will be

closely monitored.

Person-in-charge for

Subject Based Banding:

Mrs Chua Choe Tee (HOD Math)

ENHANCED MUSIC

PROGRAMME

&

ART ELECTIVE

PROGRAMME

Enhanced Music Programme (EMP)

• St Margaret's Secondary School is a centre for the

Enhanced Music Programme (EMP).

• The EMP is a 2-year music course offered at upper

secondary level, leading to the GCE O-level Music

examination.

• It is one of MOE's flagship music programmes offered

by selected secondary schools to provide greater

opportunities for students with a keen interest,

disposition and ability in music to develop their talent.

Enhanced Music Programme (EMP)• Interested students should engage their Music teachers

early to find out how to prepare themselves well for the

programme.

Person-in-charge for

Enhanced Music Programme:

Mrs Tham Chuan Chuan

(HOD Aesthetics)

Art Elective Programme (AEP)For Express Students in non-AEP Schools

Integrity, the Foundation People, our Focus Learning , our Passion Excellence, our Pursuit

All Rights Reserved. 2016. Student Development Curriculum Division. Arts Education Branch.

ART ELECTIVE

PROGRAMME (AEP)

offered at AEP Centre

– starts from Sec 1

ART

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ART…

What option is available for you?

ART as one of the

subjects offered in

SMSS

– starts from Sec 3

What is the Art Elective

Programme (AEP)?

• Special MOE programme

started since 1982 for

students with passion and

aptitude in art

• Provide enriched art

learning environment

• Provide in-depth study into

art

Art Elective Programme (AEP)

AEP

is a

4-year art

programme

offered from

secondary 1 in

select schools

Visit the website for more information:https://beta.moe.gov.sg/courses/express/electives/

Where are the AEP (Sec) Schools?

• Bukit Panjang Government High

• CHIJ (Toa Payoh) Secondary

• Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

• Nanyang Girls’ High School

• National Junior College

• Victoria School

• Zhonghua Secondary School

AEP Centre

Art Elective Programme Centre

Centre Lesson Timings

AEP National Junior

College

37 Hillcrest Road

S 288913

Lower Sec: Tuesday

(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

Upper Sec: Thursday

(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

Weekly AEP lessons for Express students in

non-AEP schools

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF AEP?

Qualify for Express stream

Competent in making and presenting art

Keen interest and willingness to commit to

four years of in-depth study in Art

Pass selection exercise, e.g.

Draw from life/imagination

Create original object(s)/image(s)

Present a Portfolio

IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR YOU?Consider the following:

1. AEP Curriculum • How Long ? Four-year programme (Sec 1 – 4)

• What would you learn? Broad and In-depth study in

Art making, performing, theory and history

• What else? Not having to take Food and Consumer

Education and Design & Technology at the Lower

(and possibly Upper) Secondary

• Any examination? School-based exams each year

and the GCE O-Level Higher Art Examination at the end of Secondary 4.

IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR YOU?Consider the following:

2. Time Management and commitment

Commit to the schedule AEP lesson timings and

enrichment activities, and coping with extended lessons,

additional projects and assignments.

3. Distance

Travelling to schools (especially for external AEP students).

Applicants

will be

shortlisted

and notified

to attend the

selection in

January –

March 2019.

Submit an application

online to take up AEP

as an external student.

Print out a copy of your

application, which is to

be signed by your

parent. Submit this

signed copy to Mrs

Tham, HOD /

Aesthetics.

1 APPLICATION2 SELECTION

EXERCISE

Notification

of results

3RESULTS

I’m interested!What do I need to do next?

2 – 14 January 23 January –

1 March

From 25

MarchBy 15

March

Lessons

start!

2019

Successful

applicants

will start

lesson at AEP

centre in

Term 2, 2019

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE(For Application to AEP Centre)

Date (2019) Events

2 – 14 Jan Online Application Opens

14 Jan Deadline to submit e-application, and

hardcopy printout to Mrs Tham Chuan

Chuan, HOD/Aesthetics

23 Jan Phase 1 Selection Exercise for AEP:

23 Jan 2019 (Wednesday)

13 Feb – 1 Mar Phase 2 Selection Exercise

By 15 Mar Notification of results through

applicants’ secondary schools

From 25 Mar(Term 2, Week 1)

Commencement of programme at AEP

Centre

• Find out about the AEP and apply online at the AEP

webpage on MOE website:

Interested to find out more about these

programmes (AEP/EMP)?

Get an AEP information sheet or EMP brochure from your

school teacher-in-charge, Mrs Tham HOD/Aesthetics

and / or

https://beta.moe.gov.sg/courses/express/electives/

School Management

Committee

Educational Institutions

ChurchAlumniParents

IndustryCommunity

Partners-in-Education “It takes a whole village to raise a child”

Every Parent A Supportive PartnerBRINGING OUT THE BEST IN OUR CHILDREN, TOGETHER

• Programme under Ministry of Social and

Family Development (MSF)

• Aims to equip parents and young adults with

skills to nurture positive family relationships

– Parenting Talks

– Parent-child activities etc

Programme Coordinator:

Mrs Susan Tan

FamilyMatters @ Schools

Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme

• A package will be issued on 7 Jan (Mon) through the

students

• Sealed questionnaire to be returned to school by 14 Jan

(Mon)

• School will not have access to the information

• MSF will collate the information to recommend suitable

programmes for the parents and the school

• All information submitted through the questionnaire will

be strictly confidential

• Strongly encouraged

– Very good feedback from parents who participated in

2018

Parent

Volunteers

Assist at The Shop

Man booths during Health Week & Racial Harmony Day

Chaperone students

during VIA /

Learning Journeys

Participate in Prayer

Group & Morning

Devotions

Parent Volunteers

- Register your interest to

be involved!

Form in Sec 1 registration

package (to be returned to

form teacher on 2 Jan

2019)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1st Day of school: 2 Jan 2019 (Wednesday)

Overview of 1st Day (2 Jan 2019)

Time Activity

7.15 am Sec 1 students to check class allocation

7.30 am Morning Flag Raising for Students (Hall)

Breakfast for Sec 1 Parents (Canteen)

8.30 am –

11.30am

FamilyMatters@School Talk by Dr Richard Lim

for parents

“Transition from Primary to Secondary School -

Supporting your child during transition ”

5.30 pm School Dismissal for students

FOR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

• Report in full school uniform

• Students to bring along

– their primary school t-shirt, SMSS shorts and

SMSS CCA skirt to change into

– Stationery for writing

– Money for recess and lunch

St Margaret’s Secondary School

FamilyMatters@School

PARENTING TALK

Transition from Pri to Sec Sch –

Supporting your child during

Transition

Date: 2 January 2019 (Wed)

Time: 8.30am to 11.30am

Venue: Learning Lab

Speaker: Dr Richard Lim

Synopsis of Parenting Talk:

For many children, the transition from primary to

secondary school is an important event in life. In terms of

child psychology every move has its sunny aspect; the

excitement of the new, with fresh possibilities and the

potential for new friendships, but also a shadow aspect,

which will include some losses and adjustment to a new

social and physical environment.

In this session, we will discuss the psychosocial and

emotional development of teenagers. You will also pick up

practical tips and strategies to effectively support your

child. With these insights, you can effectively support your

child during transition.

Speaker’s Profile

Dr Richard Lim is a registered psychotherapist in

private practice. He is a training consultant with more

than 15 years of experience in this field. Currently,

Richard focuses on Motivation, Resiliency and

Relationship Psychology for application in business

communication and human relations. Richard has

worked with couples, families and singles in

relationships for more than 12 years. He specializes in

helping people to comprehend how relational and

communication patterns can affect relationships which

will in turn enhance deeper bonding.

Coming for the

Breakfast & Talk on

2 Jan 2019?

Park at Farrer Gardens

if you are driving…

Please RSVP by 24 Dec 2018 via https://tinyurl.com/smssbreakfasttalk

OTHER MATTERS

Sec1 Parent-Teacher Meeting

4 Jan 2019, Friday

3.45pm – 5.15pm: Sec 1 Orientation Grand Finale

5.15pm – 6.20pm: Refreshments for parents

6.30pm – 7.00pm: Talk by Principal, Mdm Lee Lin Yee

7.00pm – 7.15pm: Talk by SH PE/CCA, Mrs Ho Hui Xin

7.15pm - 8.00pm: Interaction with Key Personnel &

Form/Co-Form Teachers

Please RSVP (for finale & PTM) by 24 Dec 2018 via https://tinyurl.com/smssptmfinale

Purchase of School Uniform &

Textbooks• Online order of textbooks & stationery is available from

20th to 24th December 2018, after which you may make

payment and collect your items at the school bookshop

between 9.00am to 3.00pm from 26th to 28th December

2018.

• Home delivery service is available.

DateBusiness Hours

(Weekdays, except Pub Hol)

20th to 28th Dec 2018 9.00am to 3.00pm

Jan 2019 onwards 7.00am to 3.00pm

Travelling to School

• As St. Margaret’s Secondary is easily

accessible via bus and MRT (Farrer Road

MRT Station), students are encouraged to

travel to school by public transport.

Public Transport

Bus Stop on Bt Timah Rd

(o/s Crown Centre)

Bus Stops on Farrer Rd

(both sides)

Farrer Rd MRT

Botanic

Gardens

MRT

Driving to School

• Parents intending to drive their daughters to

school should note that traffic in the vicinity

of the school is generally heavy, with high

traffic volume along King’s Road and

Coronation Road

Driving to School Approaching from

Adam Rd, Bt Timah Rd

Approaching from

Farrer Rd

Approaching from

Farrer Rd

Pick Up / Drop Off Point

• Parents should note that there is only one

entrance to the school via Prince Road

• The designated pick up / drop off point at the

Canteen is sheltered

• Please be reminded that no parking or waiting

is allowed during reporting / dismissal times

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Electronic Devices

• Electronic devices (e.g. MP 3 players, computergames, cameras) can only be used after schooldismissal in the canteen.

• Mobile phones and devices must be switched off.They can only be used after school dismissal in thecanteen.

• For improper use of mobile phones and other items,the item (e.g. mobile phone with SIM card) will beconfiscated for a minimum period of 1 month, afterwhich the student may collect them personally fromthe general office

Thank You!