2020 GCE O LEVEL - RELEASE OF RESULTS

Opening Address

Mr Liu Earnler (Principal)

Congratulations!

The O-Level Exams are the result of years of hard work and perseverance.

Let’s celebrate our efforts regardless of the results.

Students,

• Today, there will be celebrations and happiness

• There may also be disappointment and tears

• Let’s be there for our friends today

Look out for each other –if your friends act ‘unusually’ …

If you think your parents will scold you, and you

want our help to call them, let us know.

Your friends Your friends

A short sharing about important ‘life lessons’:

Straits Times

5 Jan 2020

1. In Sec 3, for the first time, I was flunking maths and Chinese

spelling tests, my test papers coming back with angry red

marks and large blank spaces where I had skipped questions.

I lagged behind especially in the Sciences, falling into the

bottom 20 per cent band for a few terms.

2. I felt like an outsider in my class. While my brilliant

classmates showed off their near-perfect results, often shouting

loudly across the classroom, I shrunk back in my seat, trying to

hide my grades, which sometimes fell into the single digits.

3. Having anchored my identity on being a good student in Sec 1

and 2, I suddenly felt unmoored (= lost) at age 15 - if I was

no longer who I thought I was, how else could I define myself?

Yuen Sin wrote about her

memories of Sec 3 and 4:

4. That taste of failure at 15 was a turning point which

prompted me to search deeply within myself. Having

bounced back, I got used to facing setbacks.

5. In JC, I failed my General Paper at the Prelim

Exams. I was upset, but moved past it.

6. I applied successfully for a journalism internship

after an interview, despite my dismal GP results.

Ten years later, I am still writing for this newspaper.

7. I stopped stumbling along in the education system,

marching along to the same beat as my peers.

8. I learned to give weight to my own passions.

My fear of failure taught me how to fail.

Don’t worry if you didn’t get the results you want.

Don’t worry if you don’t get the JC / the poly course you want.

There are many paths to success (so don’t stress..)!

Joint Admission Exercise

(JAE)

EXPLORE THE 3 ECG QUESTIONS

1. Whoam I?

2. Wheream I

going?

3. Howdo I get there?

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Progression OpportunitiesWhere will my qualifications

lead me after graduation?

Personal Characteristics

PracticalitiesWhat are the entry requirements/cut-off point of

the school/course I’ll be applying for?

What are my strengths, interests, learning style, personality etc.?

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) 2020

• Refer to your JAE Booklet (hardcopy was given

out ard 2020 Sep)

• Read all instructions carefully

https://beta.moe.gov.sg/uploads/20

21-JAE-Information-Booklet.pdf

Documents to Collect

1. Result Slip

2. O Level Certificate

3. JAE Form A (in envelope)• Your O level results• Courses eligible to apply under the JAE• JAE-PIN (a personal password to access the online

internet registration system)

Documents to Collect 3. 2020 Graduation Album (for 4E/4NA)

4. Post-Secondary brochures:• Education & Career Guidance booklets• What’s Next brochure• SAJC Brochure• SP Course Counselling

• Others - available at the ECG booth

DSA and EAE

All students who have accepted offers and met the eligibility criteria or minimum entry requirement through the

• Direct School Admission JC (DSA-JC)• Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)

will not be able to participate in this JAE (Reflected in Form A)

Registration Process 1. JAE registration will open from 3.00pm on Mon, 11 Jan

2021 to 4.00pm on Fri, 15 Jan 2021.

2. All course registration must be done online through the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS) accessible through the JAE website at www.moe.gov.sg/jae.

3. Applicants can access JAE-IS with your SingPass or JAE PIN.

4. The JAE PIN can be found in Form A (in envelope).

Registration Process

5. Applicants should note the following:

a. You should complete the JAE Worksheet before

accessing the JAE-IS to register your course choices.

Completion of the JAE Worksheet will enable

applicants to register more smoothly online.

b. You are strongly advised to make full use of the 12

choices, where applicable. The choices should be

listed in the order of preference.

c. Print and retain a copy of the Verification slip for your

record.

Internet Access & Printing in School

1. You may use the school’s computers and printers to complete the JAE Registration.

2. Please refer to the schedule below:

Date Time Venue

Mon 11 Jan 2021 1500 to 1600

iMakerSpaceTue 12 Jan to Fri 15 Jan 2021

1330 to 1600

JAE Posting Results

The JAE posting results will be released onThu 28 Jan 2021 through the following modes:

• JAE-IS, which is accessible through the JAE website;

• Short Messaging System (SMS) via applicant’s mobile number (if provided by applicants during JAE Registration)

JAE Posting Results

• If posted to a JC or MI, report to the school on Fri 29 Jan 2021, in your secondary school uniform.

• If posted to a polytechnic or the ITE, you will receive a package or letter with enrolment instructions.

Appeal Exercise (from Thu 28 Jan)

• To appeal for a place in a JC or MI, approach the school of your choice directly.

• To appeal for a place in a polytechnic or the ITE, submit an application on JAE Online Appeal Portal.

For more information about JAE, visit https://beta.moe.gov.sg/post-

secondary/admissions/jae/admission-criteria/

Appeal Exercise (from Thu 28 Jan)

• Students must meet the minimum entry requirements for admission for the courses.

• Appeals are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and a place may be granted only when compelling reasons are presented and vacancies are available.

• Students must report to the institution they are posted to or accept the course offer online while waiting for the result of their transfer application.

Key Messages for JAE1. Consider your course choice wisely

• 2019 Cut-off Points (COP) for the JCs/MI & Polytechnic courses can be found in 2020 JAE Booklet given.

• In the JAE, applicants are posted to a course based on merit according to their net aggregate scores, taking into account the various bonus points eligible for (i.e. net L1R5 for JC course,

net L1R4 for MI course, net ELR2B2 for Polytechnics courses and net

ELB4/ELR1B3/ELR2B2 for ITE courses). • It is important that you should consider courses that are

comparable to your aggregate scores, for better fit and better chances of being admitted.

Key Messages for JAE2. Make full use of your 12 choices

• Make a considered decision of all 12 choices because there is a change that you will be posted to one of them.

• Do check that you qualify for the course you are applying for.

• If you do not use up the 12 choices, you are limiting the number of choice you have in where you could be posted.

Enquiries1. For queries relating to Polytechnic/ITE

education, members of the public should contact the respective Polytechnics/ITE campus’ hotline.

2. For queries relating to JAE, they may call MOE Customer Service Centre at 6872-2220 during the hotline operating hours.

For Students Planning for Private Education

The 3Rs when deciding on Private Education

Reasons Readiness Risks

Why are you furthering your

studies?

How ready are you to further your studies?

Do you know the possible drawbacks?

For more info: https://go.gov.sg/pei-studentresources

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8 Things You

Should Know

Before

You Enrol in

A Private

School

ECG Support and Useful Resources for Students

ECG SUPPORT AT BOWEN SECONDARYMaking informed decisions is important for successful transition from school to

further education. Speak with your teachers besides your parents, on the possible pathways.

ECG Booth (from 2.30pm, outside Cabana Lounge) For additional support on education and course exploration, you can book an

appointment with our ECG Counsellor, Ms Catherine Ng.

Wed (13 January 2021 ): 1pm to 5pm Fri (15 January 2021): 1pm to 5pm (Zoom sessions only)Please book your preferred timing (2X30mins slot):https://calendly.com/ecgconversations/bowenF2F: FCE HUB(Student only)Online(Zoom): Zoom link & pw will be indicated in your email reply.

Email: Ng_Hui_Fong_Catherine@schools.gov.sg

Please get ready:- 2021 JAE Booklet- Result Slip- Relevant Document

https://calendly.com/ecgconversations/bowen

What do you know about the various course options?What attracts you to the course choice you selected?What are the progression opportunities for this pathway?

What are your interests?What subjects do you enjoy?What hobbies do you enjoy?

What is your personality & strength?Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?Do you prefer to work with people, things, data or ideas?Make a list of everything you are good at doing.

What are your personal values?What is important to you?

Career wheel

You may want to consider these questions before you come for the session.

https://go.gov.sg/whats-next

(a) What’s Next – A Quick Guide

(b) MySkillsFuture Student Portal

(Secondary)

Visit https://go.gov.sg/MySFSec for more information on post-GCE O-Level options.

USEFUL RESOURCES

Make an online or phone counselling appointment with the ECG Centre @ MOE (Grange Road) through https://go.gov.sg/moe-ecg-centre.

ECG SUPPORT @ MOE ECG CENTRE

• MOE ECG Centre offers online or phone counselling services to GCE O-Level students from 6-20 Jan 2021 (Weekdays: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm; Saturdays: 9.00 am to 12.30 pm).

• Details on how to make an appointment can be found in the What’s Next pamphlet distributed to you.

Reach out for support

• If you have any concerns or are not coping, do reach out to someone you trust and speak with them. It could be a parent, teacher, school counsellor or a friend that you can talk to.

• If you experience prolonged difficulties, the Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT) provides personalised and confidential mental health checks and face-to-face consultation for youth aged 16 to 30.

• To speak with a youth support worker, you can visit CHAT Hub at *Scape, #05-05. You can also call 6493 6500/ 6501 or email CHAT@mentalhealth.sg.

• Alternatively, you may also call the Samaritans of Singapore’s 24 hour hotline at 1800-221-4444 to speak with someone.

https://go.gov.sg/wellbeingsecjcci

2021 Open House of JCs/MI/ Polys

• Your FTs should have forwarded the Consolidated Open houses of JC/MI/ Poly via the Class Whatsapp group.

• You can also download a copy from the school website.

Language Elective Programme (LEP) for

CL/ML/TL

• The LEP for Chinese, Malay and Tamil aims to nurture promising students to attain a high level of language proficiency in their MTL, and enhance their understanding of MTL literature.

• All LEP students at the Pre-U level must offer H2 Chinese/ Malay/ Tamil Language & Literature at A level.

• Outstanding students selected for the programme will be considered for the Language Elective Scholarship.

• In order to give students a better overview of the programme, online briefing sessions have been scheduled during the Pre-U LEP schools’ e-Open Houses. Please visit the school websites to find out more.

• Information sheets can also be downloaded via Bowen School Website.

DPP & PFP Information for

2020 4NA

Documents to Collect

1. Result Slip [for ‘O’ level subject(s)]

2. O Level Certificate [for ‘O’ level subject(s)]

3. Form P (in envelope)PFP eligible students will receive a copy of Form P(contains a password, to use the password to submit application online via the PFP website at https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html).

For 2020 4NA students - PFPDate / Time Actions to be taken

Mon 11 Jan 2021, 2pm –Fri 15 Jan 2021, 4pm

PFP application

Tue 19 Jan 2021, 2pm Results released for the application through PFP website

By Thu 21 Jan 2021, 4pm Need to indicate if you wish to accept, reject or appeal

Wed 27 Jan 2021, 2pm Outcome of appeal

By Fri 29 Jan 2021, 4pm Acceptance of appeal outcome

For 2020 4NA students - DPP

Students who are newly eligible for DPP, should submit their application online via DPP application portalhttp://www.ite.edu.sg/apply-now/dpp/

Date / Time Actions to be taken

Mon 11 Jan 2021, 2pm to Fri 15 Jan 2021 (11.59pm)

DPP final application phase

Tue 19 Jan 2021, 9am Results released for the application through DPP website

Thu 21 Jan 2021 by 11.59pm

To accept or reject course offer by this date

For 2020 4NA students – PFP/DPP

1. Students who have been offered a place in the DPP, should report to ITE on Thu 21 Jan 2021.

2. Last day of school for 2021 Sec 5NA who accept a place in PFP: Fri 29 Jan 2021. You will be informed by the respective polytechnics on the enrolment dates.

*** Students who accepted a place in the earlier application phase of the DPP in December but have now decided to take up a PFP offer will need to apply to ITE to withdraw from the DPP first, before they are able to take up the PFP offer.

FINAL REMINDERS OF IMPORTANT DATES

‘O’ Level Students:JAE Application : Mon 11 Jan (3pm) to Fri 15 Jan (4pm)JIE-O Application: Mon 11 Jan (3pm) to Thu 14 Jan 2021 (5pm)

‘N’ Level Students:PFP Application: Mon 11 Jan (2pm) to Fri 15 Jan (4pm)DPP Final Application: Mon 11 Jan (2pm) to 15 Jan 2021

We wish you all the best as you

set off for your new journey!