Address by Principal 2 January 2014

BE 21st CENTURY READY!

Address by Principal2 January 2014

Welcome Back Welcome Back toto

Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSeng Kang Secondary School


Theme 2014- Be 21st Century Ready

• Punctuality-lessons ,assignments • Social Graciousness – bow and

greet with name, no littering, queue for your turn

• Self-motivation- best effort + a little extra


School Leaders

Mr Tan Teck Tian Vice Principal 2

Mr Azlan Bin DahlanVice Principal 1


Welcome to our SKSS Family

Mr Kenneth ChuaTeacher – Math/ CPA

Mr Brian TanTeacher – EL/ Lit

Mdm Satvinder KaurTeacher – EL/ Lit

Ms Pamela ZhengTeacher – Chem/ Math

Mrs Sibyl YapTeacher –Chem/ Math

Mdm Debbie GanTeacher – PE/ EBS

Mdm Shirley PehTeacher – CL


Newly Appointed Key Personnel

• Mdm Eunice Koh : HOD (Coursework Subjects)

• Ms Joani Lim : SH (Curriculum Innovation)

• Mr. Mohamed Zulfadli : SH (Discipline)


External Validation 2013SEM Score Range: 300 – 349

Business Excellence Award (People)

2013 School Achievements


2013 N Level Results

4 NA 4 NT

• 82.5 % passes to 5NA

100% ITE


• SYF Arts Presentations 2 COD :Guzheng, Choir 3 COA :Band, CO, drama 1 COC : Modern Dance• Sports Competitions 3 Zone Top 4 1 National Top 2

• Uniform Groups 3 Gold (2 Guides, NCC) 2 Silver (Red Cross, NPCC) SAA (UG)

2013 Achievements


We Are A Choice School!We Are A Choice School!Stream 1st Choice (%)

Express 41.5

Normal (Academic) 82.5

Normal (Technical) 100.0

2013 Achievements


ST2 :Targets 2014• Sec 4 E & 5NA : • 100% Poly (L1R2B2 = 20 pts, ~B4)• 60% JC (L1R5 = 20 pts , ~B3)

• Sec 4 NA• 10% PFP {EMB3 = 11, EM (3)}• 90% Eligible for 5NA

• Sec 4NT 100% ITE


ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• Reading Programme (EL & MTL)–0725 H Reading–0745 H Morning Mocha–0750 H Flag Raising–0800 H 1st Period Lesson

DAY ACTIVITY VENUE

Mon, Wed, Thurs EL Reading Hall / Parade S.

Tues Newspaper reading cum Journal Activity

Classroom

Fri MTL reading Hall /PS


ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• E Portal for EL and MT

EN(a)BLER portal (EL)• S1–S2 E • S1–S3 N(A)we-LEARN portal (EL)• S1–S3 N(T)iMTL portal (MT)• S1 - 3 all streams• Sec 1 - 5 MTL "B" Syllabus

Students to co-pay $2 cash (yearly) for each portal they use


ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• Structured Remedial Periods– Mon: Maths– Tue: Coursework subjects– Wed: Humanities– Thurs: EL– Fri: CL, TL, ML & Science


– 25% for CA1 , SA1, CA2, SA2– Sec 1 : 3 Com Tests , MY & EOY exams– Sec 2 – 3 : 4 Com Tests, MY & EOY Exams– Sec 4 & 5 : 2 ComTests, MYE & 2 Prelims– Assessment for Learning (AfL)– Jun & Nov Holiday AssignmentsNote : CT2 in Term 2 (due to CNY hols)

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ST2 : Achieving Academic Excellence• Assessments


ST3 :Targets 2014• Conduct Grade • 100% Good or better

• CCA Grade• 65% Distinction / Excellent (Leaps)• 100% At least C6 / Good (Leaps)

• NYAA• 80% Bronze

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• Opportunity Fund (based on Housing Type declared)1. Singapore citizens2. Stay in HDB 1-room to Executive Flat3. For compulsory programmes (Camps & Project

work)• Full sponsor for coach fees, transport

fees, notes and handbooks• Food coupon for FAS (upon request)

School Financial Support For Teaching & Learning


• FT/CD Period• FT : Wed (last two periods)• CD: Thurs (last two periods /Care Session)

• Two Recesses (40 Mins)• 15 minutes snack break• Modular Subjects : Literature/Arts for

Lower Sec Exp/NA

ST3 Nurturing Character and Citizenship


CCA 2014 Start Time CCA training days

Friday /Wed/ Monday

CCA Starting Time

Level Monday Wednesday Friday

Sec 1, 2, 3 1600 hrs 1530 hrs 1430 hrsSec 4/5 1630 hrs 1530 hrs 1630 hrs

Sec 4/5 Sports CCA starting time: 1630 hrs (Mon – Thu), 1530 hrs (Fri)


• CD lessons• Students’ Reflection/Self and Peer

Evaluation• Lesson observations

• VIA Project Work• CARE Sessions : CD periods

• IP, CCA attendance, social-emotional needs



• LEAPS 2.0 (Sec 1)• Elective Modules Sec 2 - 4 (NA/NT)• Advanced Elective Modules Sec 3E• Learning for Life Programme (LLP)



Learning for Life Programme (LLP)

Building Character Through Physical Education & Sports

• From July 2013• Leverage on existing PE, CCA & CCE programmes• Develop students to lead and promote a healthy

lifestyle to the community

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School Improvement For Teaching & Learning

• A big fan added in school hall

• Fans added in classrooms

• Air-conditioned 2 classrooms

• 30 Wireless Access Points added


• Safety Floor treatment with non-Slip solutions

School Improvement For Teaching & Learning


Mathematics Literacy 1.Shanghai2.Singapore3.Hong Kong4.Chinese Taipei5.Korea

SingaporeRanked 1st for computer-based assessments (Math & Reading)

Reading Literacy 1.Shanghai2.Hong Kong3.Singapore4.Japan5.Korea

Science Literacy

1.Shanghai2.Hong Kong3.Singapore4.Japan5.Finland

2013 PISA Findings


Positive Trends for low performers 2009 2012:

Math 9.8 to 8.3%

Reading 12.5 to 9.9%

Science 11.5 to 9.6%

Lower % better


Positive Trends- High performaners 2009 2012:

Math 35.6 to 40%,

Reading 15.7 to 21.2%

Science 19.9 to 22.7%

Higher % better


Thank you

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Address by Principal 2 January 2014