2020Sec One Registration

Welcome Address by Principal

Secondary 1 Registration23 Dec 2019

Subject-Based Banding (SBB)Information for Parents

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What is Subject-Based Banding (SBB)?• Every student is unique and possesses different strengths.

Taking subjects at a higher academic level can help students nurture their strengths and give them more opportunities throughout their educational journey, so that they are more engaged in learning.

• Previously, students in N(A) and N(T) courses can take higher-level subjects starting from Secondary 3. With SBB, your child can start doing so from the start of Secondary 1, to build a stronger foundation in subjects that they are good at.

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What are the possible benefits of taking higher-level subjects?

• Some students (and parents) have shared that SBB allows the students to challenge themselves, and to have more options for Secondary 3 subject combinations and post-secondary courses.

• A strong foundation in literacy, numeracy and reasoning, would ensure students are better prepared for various post-secondary progression pathways (e.g. to ITE and Polytechnic).

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Eligibility Criteria and Opting into SBB

• Eligible N(A) and N(T) students should have received an application form, based on the following criteria:

• Each student should take no more than 3 higher-level subjects so as to ensure that he/she can cope with the overall academic demands.

• Please complete the form to indicate the subjects your child wishes to take (or not to take) at a higher level. Submit the completed form to the

General Office by 27 Dec 2019. You can submit the form today if you have made the decision to accept the offer.

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)

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Other Opportunities to Take Higher-Level Subjects • Beyond the start of Secondary 1, students who do well in school-based

examinations may be considered to take higher-level subjects if found

suitable to do so by our school.

• Eligible N(A) and N(T) students will receive an application form after at

mid-year or at year-end, based on the following performance criteria

• 75% or higher in the subject;

• 60% or higher in the overall average; and

• Positive learning attitude to cope with the higher academic demand

• Our school will provide support through bridging programmes for these

new SBB students.

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What if my child struggles with the higher-level subject?• Students are encouraged to continue with

the higher-level subjects until the end of Secondary 2, as students do need time to adjust to the higher academic demands.

• We will monitor the students’ progress in the higher-level subjects as well as overall progress in all subjects.

• We are mindful of students’ socio-emotional and academic needs and will endeavour to provide the necessary support to students to help them cope.

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Will my child continue with the higher-level subjects all the way to Secondary 4?

• Your child may continue with the corresponding higher-level subjects (capped at 3) at upper secondary.

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A PRESENTATION BYMINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE

Art & Music Elective Programmes(AEP/MEP)

Fo r S t u d e n t s i n n o n - A E P/ EA P/ M E P/ E M P S c h o o l s

Information accurate as of Dec 2019

Art ElectiveProgramme

(AEP)

Music Elective Programme

(MEP)

ART

MUSIC

If you are interested in Art and Music…

What are the options available for you?

What are the Art & Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP)?

• Special MOE programmes started since 1982 for students with passion and aptitude in art/music

• Provide enriched art/music learning environment

• Provide in-depth study into art/music

Art Elective Programme (AEP)

AEPis a 4-year art programme offered from secondary 1 in select schools and centres

Visit the website for more information:https://bit.ly/37SSSh0

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

Centre offers the programme to Sec 1 students who are not enrolled in any AEP or EAP schools.

Music Elective Programme (MEP)

MEPis a 4-year music programme offered from Secondary 1 in select schools and centres

Visit the website for more information:https://bit.ly/2PbG10O

Where are the MEP (Sec) Schools?MEP Centre• Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

• Catholic High School (Secondary)

• CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School (Secondary)

• Crescent Girls’ School

• Dunman High School

• Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)

• Raffles Institution

• Raffles Girls’ School

• Tanjong Katong Girls’ School

• Temasek Junior College

MEP Centre

Centres offer the programme to Sec 1 students who are not enrolled in any MEP or EMP schools.

Art and Music Elective Programme Centres

Centres Lesson Timings for 2020 Sec 1 Cohort

AEP National Junior College

37 Hillcrest Road S 288913

Lower Sec: Tuesday

(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

Upper Sec: Thursday

(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

MEP Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

121 Dover Road S 139650

Lower Sec: Thursdays

(3.30pm – 5.30pm)

Upper Sec: Fridays

(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

Dunman High School

10 Tanjong Rhu Road S 436895

Lower Sec: Wednesdays

(3.30pm – 5.30pm)

Upper Sec: Wednesdays

(3.30pm – 6.30pm)

Weekly AEP/MEP lessons for students in non-AEP/EAP/MEP/EMP schools

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR AEP?

Competent in making and presenting art

Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of

in-depth study in Art

Pass AEP Selection Exercise, comprising the following: Draw from life/imagination Create original object(s)/image(s) using given materials Present a Portfolio comprising a range of artworks you have

done

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR MEP?

Possess a good ear

Interested to learn about different musical traditions (e.g.

Asian, Classical, Jazz, Popular)

Competent in performing and/or creating music

Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of

in-depth study in Music

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR MEP?

Pass MEP Selection Exercise, comprising the following:• Listening Test• Practical Audition (2 contrasting pieces on an

instrument/voice in any style of a total duration of 5 min)• Aural Test• Interview (Applicants who have composed music could bring

along their scores/recordings for their interview. Please note that this is not a mandatory requirement.)

At the point of application, students should be able to perform or improvise competently on one musical instrument

ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR YOU?

Considerations

Exemption from Lower Sec D&T and FCE Not required to take Design and Technology (D&T) and Food and

Consumer Education (FCE) at the Lower Secondary level. Hence, AEP/MEP students would not be eligible to take D&T and FCE at the upper secondary level.

Higher Art/Music Grade in lieu of Humanities Grade Students who offer the O-Level Higher Art/Music will be able to use their

Higher Art/Music grade in lieu of a Humanities subject to gain admission into a JC/CI.

ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR YOU?

Considerations

Time Management and Commitment Commitment to the scheduled lesson timings and enrichment activities,

and ability to cope with extended lessons, additional projects and assignments.

Distance Travel to the centres for lessons one afternoon a week.

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE(For Application to AEP/MEP Centres)

Dates (2020) Events

2 – 14 Jan Online Application Opens

14 Jan Deadline to submit online application

29 Jan AEP Selection Exercise Phase 1

29 Jan MEP Selection Exercise Phase 1 and

Briefing for MEP Student Applicants and Parents

3 Feb – 1 Mar AEP/MEP Selection Exercise Phase 2

19 Feb Briefing for AEP Student Applicants and Parents

By 9 Mar Notification of Results

From 23 Mar

(Term 2, Week 1)

Commencement of Programmes at AEP/MEP Centres

• Find out about the AEP and MEP and apply online via the AEP and MEP webpages on MOE website:

Interested to find out more about these programmes?

You can obtain the information sheet from

Mrs Clara Chua/HOD Aesthetics, Craft and Technology

and / or

AEP: https://bit.ly/37SSSh0

MEP: https://bit.ly/2PbG10O

2020

Please submit the application form (available at the General Office)

by 13 January 2020

ONCE AGAIN

A VERY WARM WELCOMETO THE FUHUA FAMILY!

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ADMINISTRATIVE BRIEFING

TRANSFERS No school transfer for DSA students

Mass Appeal Exercise

Appeals will only be considered for students with:

Serious medical conditions

Dyslexia & Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Physical Disabilities

Please collect the application form and submit it with documentary

evidence to the General Office

Appeal Period: 23 Dec 2019, 8.30 am – 12 pm

Results Release: 31 Dec 2019 (tentative)

ADMINISTRATIVE BRIEFING

TRANSFERS

Non - Mass Appeal Exercise TRANSFERS

Register with us first!

Approach the school of your choice directly

If your appeal is successful, you will be notified

If not, please report to us on 1st day of school (2 Jan 2020)

Stream Course offered in Fuhua

Express Higher Chinese/ Malay (by offer only)

*Express CL/ML

Note:

1) Students who are eligible for HMT will receive a form from MOE through us upon

registration today. Deadline for submission: 27 Dec 2019

The offer form must be returned to the General Office, preferably by today.

HCL students need to purchase HCL textbooks ONLY

2) HCL lessons will be conducted at Fuhua Secondary School.

3) HML lessons will be conducted at Bukit Panjang Govt High.

4) Express TL lessons will be conducted at Jurongville Secondary School.

Mother Tongue Languages

Stream Course offered in Fuhua

Normal

Academic

Express CL/ML for SBB students

NA CL/ML for non SBB students

Note:

1) All NA students (SBB and non SBB) will use Express MT textbooks.

2) NA TL lessons will be conducted at Jurongville Secondary School.

Mother Tongue Languages

Stream Course offered in Fuhua

Normal

Technical

NA CL/ML for SBB students

BCL/BML (customised) for non SBB

students

Note:

1) All NT students (SBB and non SBB) will use NA MT textbooks.

2) Basic TL lessons will be conducted at Jurongville Secondary School.

Mother Tongue Languages

ADMINISTRATIVE BRIEFING

REGISTRATION

Register with your Primary School Report Book and

Student Card

Move forward to the registration table when called

upon (one at a time)

1. Receive orientation package

2. Check personal particulars and medical records

3. Indicate T-shirt size

ADMINISTRATIVE BRIEFING

REGISTRATION

Proceed to purchase your textbooks & uniforms

Books (canteen)

Uniforms (1st-level classrooms)

Alternative Dates/Time

Purchase of Uniforms/TextbooksDates : 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30 Dec

Time : 9 am to 3 pm (Weekdays)

9 am to 12 pm (Sat & eve of PH)

More details (e.g. contact numbers) can be found in the

booklist

ADMINISTRATIVE BRIEFING

QUERIES Financial Assistance:

Ethos Room – for approved cases

General Office – new applications

General Enquiries Booth - For queries related to Mother Tongue

Languages and any other queries (e.g. SBB)

Other queries, please approach the staff at the General Office

ADMINISTRATIVE BRIEFING

REPORTING TO SCHOOL

On 2 Jan 2020 (Thurs)

Report in uniform by 7.20 am at the School Hall

The morning assembly starts at 7.30 am

ADMINISTRATIVE BRIEFING

REMINDERS

Personal grooming

Bring along stationery

No textbooks are required during the 1st week of school

(2 – 3 Jan 2020)

ADMINISTRATIVE BRIEFING

REGISTRATION FOLDER1. 2020 Sec 1 Orientation & Sec 1 Parent Engagement Session

2. Acknowledgment Form for Sec One Orientation Overnight Camp

2020 and Sec 1 Parent Engagement Session

3. Packing List

4. Sec One Orientation Programme (Week 1 and 2 Progamme)

5. Letter to parents for Onboarding The ‘Parents Gateway’ Mobile

App

6. Online Consent for Dental Services

7. Book List

8. Supporting Your Child’s Transition Through Secondary School

Spiral Staircase

We Are Most Happy to Have You in the Fuhua Family