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Meet-the-Parents SessionSecondary 2 (OP)26 October 2017
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
Opening Prayer
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
Parents’ Pledge
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
Meet-the-Parents SessionSecondary 2 (OP)26 October 2017
Principal’s AddressG I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
Meet-the-Parents SessionSecondary 2 (OP)26 October 2017
Vice Principal’s TalkG I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
WHAT TO EXPECT
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
New Subject(s)
Greater Depth
Extended Curriculum
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
Interest & Learning Style
Preparation for Future Education & Work
Strengths & Aptitude Manageability
ADMISSION TO POST-SEC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
Junior Colleges / Centralised Institute Polytechnics
Requirement Admissions Requirement Admissions
L1R5 Aggregate ≤ 20
JointAdmissions
Exercise (JAE)
Direct School Admission-JC
(DSA-JC) Exercise
ELR2B2Aggregate
≤ 6-28*
*Depending on course
JointAdmissions
Exercise (JAE)
Early Admissions
Exercise (EAE)
CALCULATION OF L1R5 (for JC)
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
L1 First Language: English or Higher Chinese
R5 Relevant Subject 1: Humanities / Higher Music / Malay SP / Bahasa Indonesia
Relevant Subject 2: Mathematics / Science
Relevant Subject 3: Humanities / Higher Music / Malay SP / Bahasa Indonesia / Mathematics / Science
Relevant Subject 4: 1 other ‘O’ Level Subject
Relevant Subject 5: 1 other ‘O’ Level Subject
Refer to p.31 of Student Handbook for more details
CALCULATION OF ELR2B2 (for Poly)
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
EL English
R2 Relevant Subject 1: From 1st Group (e.g. E Math, A Math)
Relevant Subject 2: From 2nd Group (e.g. Combined Humanities)
Note: Subjects in 1st and 2nd Groups will vary across courses
B2 2 other Best Subjects (not already counted above)
THE ‘A’ LEVEL CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
General Paper /
Knowledge &
Inquiry,
Project Work
Knowledge Skills Content Subjects
Math, F
Math, Chem,
Bio, Phy
Math &
Sciences
Humanities
& Arts
Art, CSC,
CSE,
Econs,
English Lit,
Geography,
History,
Music, etc. CCA, CCE, NE,
PE, VIA
CCE & Lifeskills MTL,
French,
German,
Japanese
Languages
THE ‘A’ LEVEL CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
H1 H2 H3
Curriculum
Time:
H1 = ½ H2
In depth study
from JC2
onwards; not
required for
university
entry
TYPICAL CURRICULUM LOAD AT JC
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
H1 H2
3 Content-based
Subjects
GP*
MTL^
PW
1 Content-based
(Contrasting)
Subject
*Students may offer H2 KI in place of H1 GP
^Students must offer H1 MTL unless they have obtained a
pass in ‘O’ Level HMTL
OTHER CURRICULUM LOAD AT JC
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
H1 H2
4 Content-based
Subjects
(Including 1
Contrasting
Subject)
GP*
MTL^
PW
*Students may offer H2 KI in place of H1 GP
^Students must offer H1 MTL unless they have obtained a
pass in ‘O’ Level HMTL
TYPICAL SUBJECT COMBINATION AT JC (SCIENCE)
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
H1 H2
Math
Chem
Bio or Phy
GP*
MTL^
PW
1 Arts Subject
*Students may offer H2 KI in place of H1 GP
^Students must offer H1 MTL unless they have obtained a
pass in ‘O’ Level HMTL
TYPICAL SUBJECT COMBINATION AT JC (ARTS)
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
*Students may offer H2 KI in place of H1 GP
^Students must offer H1 MTL unless they have obtained a
pass in ‘O’ Level HMTL
Choose
from:
Art, CSC,
CSE,
Econs, E
Lit, Geog,
Hist, Music,
3rd Lang
H1 H2
1 Arts Subject
1 Arts Subject
1 Arts Subject
GP*
MTL^
PW
Math
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
SUMMARY OF UNIVERSITY COURSE REQUIREMENTS
SECONDARY SUBJECTS JC SUBJECT PREREQUISITES UNIVERSITY COURSE
A MATH, SCIENCES H2 MATH, 1 x H2 SCIENCE (NTU also requires H1/O Lvl Physics)
ENGINEERING
SCIENCES H2 CHEM + H2 BIO/PHY MEDICINE / DENTISTRY
A MATH, SCIENCES 2 x H2 SCIENCES(NTU also requires H1 or H2 MATH)
SCIENCES
LANGUAGES, HUMANITIES H1 GP / H2 KI LAW
A MATH H1 MATH (SMU requires H2 MATH) BUSINESS, ACCOUNTANCY, FINANCE
A MATH, HUMANITIES NUS: Generally open to all subjects, (Psychology requires O Level Math)
NTU: Economics, Psychology require H1 MATH
SMU: Economics requires H1/H2 MATH
ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
OTHER FUTURE-RELEVANT OPTIONSUNIVERSITY COURSES
NUS • Environmental Sciences • (Revamped) Information Systems Degree
Fintech, Digital Innovation, e-Commerce
NTU • Urban & Environmental Studies (minor)• Science, Technology & Society (minor)
SMU • Smart City Management & Technology • (Revamped) Information Systems Degree
Fintech, Cognitive Systems, etc.
SUTD • Technology Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP)
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
SEC 3-4 OP CURRICULUM STRUCTURE Content Subjects
Math, A Math,
Chem, Bio, Phy
Math &
Sciences
Humanities
& the Arts
Art, Chinese
/ English Lit,
Geog, Hist,
Music,
Social
Studies
CCA, CCE, NE, PE, VIA
Life Skills
English, Chinese
Higher Chinese,
3rd Language
Languages
OSIE
Exercise &
Sports Science
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE (ESS)
An interdisciplinary applied subject where students will be grounded in the disciplines of sports science with an understanding of sports sociology.
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE (ESS)Student Outcomes:
• Adopt an inter-disciplinary approach to problem-solve practical solutions related to exercise and sports
• Develop analytical skills to observe, analyse and evaluate practical performance for improvement
• Deepen understanding of factors influencing exercise and sports, and develop greater sensitivity and a critical perspective when looking at issues related to sports in Singapore and the world
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE (ESS)
AREA OF STUDY CONTENT
Exercise Physiology Skeletal, muscular, circulatory & respiratorysystems, sports nutrition
Biomechanics Forces in sports, biomechanical principles,projectile motion
Sports Psychology Self-efficacy, anxiety & stress, motivation, factors influencing exercise
Sports Sociology Issues of commercialisation, equity & ethics
Motor Learning & Development
Activity-specific motor skills & movement patterns, application of strategic & tactical awareness, factors affecting motor learning and development
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE (ESS)Assessment:
• Paper 1 – E-paper (40%) [2 hrs] MCQ, short-answer & structured qns
• Paper 2 – Coursework (60%) [24 wks] Development Log (20%) Performance on 2 Practical Activities
(1 Individual / Dual and 1 Team) (40%)
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE (ESS)Coursework Practical Activities offered by SNGS in 2018 based on syllabus, resourcing & expertise:
CATEGORIES PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES
Individual / Dual* Badminton*, Table Tennis*, Track & Field, Cross-country Running
Team (Individually assessed) Basketball, Hockey, Netball
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
RECOMMENDED OP SUBJECT COMBINATION
Languages Content Subjects
Math
A Math
Chem
Bio or Phy
Full Geog / Hist / C or E
Lit / Art / Music / ESS
EL
CL / HCL
Social Studies +
Elective Geog/Hist/E Lit
MEP
students:
Higher
Music
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
OTHER OP SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
Languages Content Subjects
Math
A Math
Chem
Bio AND Phy
Full Geog / Hist / C or E
Lit / Art / Music
EL
CL / HCL
*MOE approval required to
offer 10 Subjects
3rd Language
Social Studies +
Elective Geog/Hist/E Lit
MEP
students:
Higher
Music
G I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
IN CONCLUSION…
Consider a Vocation (Purpose) rather than just a Career
A career is what we are paid for, but a vocation is what we are made for
Sometimes you make choices in life and sometimes choices make you
Meet-the-Parents SessionSecondary 2 (OP)26 October 2017
SH / Data ManagementG I R L S O F G R A C E • W O M E N O F S T R E N G T H • L E A D E RS W I T H H E A R T
• Use the nStream portal
(first login to Ntrix using id and password, then Home > SNGS nStream)
Subject Combination Exercise 2017 Sec 2 to 2018 Sec 3
• From 28 Oct to 1 Nov
• Documents on Subject combination options and user guide are uploaded in nStreamand MCOnline portals
Schedule for Subject Combination Exercise2017 Sec 2 to 2018 Sec 3
24 Oct Briefing of students in morn
26 Oct MTP for 2C-J
27 Oct MTP for 2L-W
28 Oct, 9 am to
1 Nov
Submission of Subject Combination choices
online
3 NovSubmission of confirmation slip (hard copy) to
General Office by 5 pm
20 Nov, 9 am Option results known online
21 to 24 NovAppeal letters via [email protected]
by 5 pm
30 Nov, 9 am2018 Class allocation online
Appeal results online
Contacts
• School Tel no.: 6354-1839
• School Fax no.: 6451-1335
• Email [email protected]
• For soft copy confirmation slips:
CS_2G_37_Mary_Lim
• For appeal:
Appeal_2G_37_Mary_Lim
2017
Opt
Total Languages
& Maths
Humanities Sciences Full Humanities /
others
G – S1
7
English
Chinese/HCL
Maths
Add Maths
Social Studies
& Elective
HIST
Chemistry
or
Biology
or
Physics
Full Geography
Full History
Full ELIT
Full CLIT
or
Higher Music
Higher Art
L3
or
Art
Music ‘O’
OECIE PE (ESS)
G – S2 Social Studies
& Elective ELIT
G – S3 Social Studies
& Elective
GEOG
2017
Opt
Total Languages
& Maths
Humanities Sciences Full Humanities /
others
G – T1
9
English
Chinese/HCL
Maths
Add Maths
Social Studies
& Elective
HIST
Chemistry
and
Biology
and
Physics
Full Geography
Full History
Full ELIT
Full CLIT
or
Higher Music
Higher Art
L3
or
Art
Music ‘O’
OECIE PE (ESS)
G – T2 Social Studies
& Elective
ELIT
G– T3 Social Studies
& Elective
GEOG
2017
Opt
Total Languages
& Maths
Humanities Sciences Full Humanities /
others
G– A1
8
English
Chinese/HCL
Maths
Add Maths
Social Studies
& Elective
HISTChemistry
and
Biology
Full Geography
Full History
Full ELIT
Full CLIT
or
Higher Music
Higher Art
L3
or
Art
Music ‘O’
OECIE PE (ESS)
G – A2 Social Studies
& Elective
ELIT
G– A1 Social Studies
& Elective
GEOG
2017
Opt
Total Languages
& Maths
Humanities Sciences Full Humanities /
others
G – R1
8
English
Chinese/HCL
Maths
Add Maths
Social Studies
& Elective HIST
Chemistry
and
Physics
Full Geography
Full History
Full ELIT
Full CLIT
or
Higher Music
Higher Art
L3
or
Art
Music ‘O’
OECIE PE (ESS)
G – R2 Social Studies
& Elective ELIT
G– R3 Social Studies
& Elective
GEOG
• All pupils will be given four choices which they will
indicate in order of preference.
• All pupils are strongly advised to indicate a different
Humanities subject within their four choices.
• Students need to meet the school selection criteria in
order to offer 3 Sciences and /or 9 subjects.
• Offer of Full Humanities subjects (i.e. Full Geography,
Full History and Full Literature in English) will be by merit
if the number who opted exceed the quota of available
number of classes.
• Offer of tenth subject at the Singapore-Cambridge GCE
'O' Level examination is pending approval by MOE (NB:
Notification by MOE in January 2017)
