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Secondary 2Parent-Teacher Meeting
YH Talk (NA)
15 March 2019Friday
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OBJECTIVES
To update parents on the latest trends in the education landscape
To keep parents informed about the school level programmes
Information about subjects to be offered in Sec 3
To address inputs parents may have about their child / ward
PROGRAMMETIME ITEM
6.30 – 6.45 pm Vice-Principal’s Address
6.45 – 7.00 pm Year Head’s Address
7.00 – 7.30 pm Sec Two Streaming Address
7.30 – 9.00 pm Meeting with Form Teachers
VICE-PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS
Secondary 2
Begin with the end in mind
JC, Poly,ITE
Singapore Education System
Different Pathway to Poly/Uni for 4 Normal (Academic) Students
Progression Pathway for 4 Normal (Academic) Students
No Item Eligibility Criteria1 Polytechnic
Foundation Programme(PFP)
ELMAB3 ≤ 12 (Excluding CCA pts) + course entry requirement
2 Direct-Entry-Scheme to Poly Prog (DPP) –Higher NITEC
ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excluding CCA pts) + course entry requirement
3 Progression to ITE for NITEC course
3 GCE ‘N’ Level Passes in EL/Maths/Science or other subjects
Courses available• https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_courses.html
Courses available
GCE ‘O’/’N’ Level Preparation
• 2 year of journey of preparation and examination
• Focus on rigour in subjects especially EnglishLanguage & Mathematics
• Increased width and level of difficulty of subjects(eg coursework and pure sciences)
• New subjects and strong foundation is importantfor examination success.
In Bukit Merah Secondary…….
Every Merahan a resilient, caring and self-directed learner
VISIONVISION
Theme for 2019
Giving My Best Means……
• Having the RIGHT ATTITUTE– The Importance of regular school attendance
– The Importance of punctuality
– The Importance of doing homework
• Give your BEST in whatever you do!!
We sometimes quit even before we start. We don't think we are strong enough sometimes or it is just simply impossible. But we have to endure it for in the end it is worth it. We need to give our best all the time,
in everything we do
Theme for 2019 – give our BEST
Reading @ Morning Assembly
Assessment Weighting
LevelTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
WA WA MYE WA EYE
S2 All 15% ‐‐ 25% 15% 45%
Coursework
Non-Coursework
Level Subject Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4WA WA MYE WA WA EYE
S2 All D&T 60 40 -- -- -- --
S2 All FCE -- -- -- 60 40 --
S2 All ART 25 25 -- 25 25 --
Promotion Criteria
Criteria for Promotion2E - Pass EL AND Overall 50%
2N(A) - Grade 5 or better in EL and Two other subjects, OR
- Grade 5 or better in Four subjects2N(T) - Grade D or better in Maths or EL, AND
- Pass in one other subject
In Bukit Merah Secondary…….
Talk to your child
Parents as Partners
• Aspiration–Where does your child/ ward want to be at the
end of Sec school? • Attendance
–Ensure that they have a valid reason for absence
• Attention–Communicate with teachers
Monitor your child
Talk to teachers
Parents as Partners
• Assignments– Write homework in Student Handbook– Assigned homework to be completed daily
• After-school Activities– Sufficient time to study and play (use Revision
Timetable)– Study groups (4 to 5 people) with friends– Organised room & study table / desk at home
Monitor your child
Monitor your child
Parents as Partners• Communications
– Letter to parents (hardcopy and softcopy via email and on School Website)
– http://www.bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg– Student Handbook– Annual School Magazine
BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg
BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg
BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg
BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg
BMSS Websitehttps://bukitmerahsec.moe.edu.sg
Parents as Partners
• Communications– Monthly online Merahan Pulse [new in 2019]– Bi-Annual School Publication [Merahan Mosaic] – Facebook – Instagram
Parents as Partners
• Engagement – School/Teacher-Parent
•15 March – Sec 4/5 Parent-Teacher Meeting
•30 & 31 May – Parent Teacher Meeting •24 & 25 Oct – Parent Teacher Meeting
Parents as Partners• Engagement
–Parent-Parent • Ongoing - Parent Support Group • 2 March (Sat) – Parenting talk on “Understanding Mental
Health Issues in Adolescents”
–Parent-Child • 29 March (Fri) - An Evening Walk at the Marina Barrage • 6 July (Sat) - Cooking Competition • Term 4 - VIA
Scan to follow us on
INSTAGRAM@bmssofficial_
Bukit Merah Secondary School
YEAR HEAD’S ADDRESS
OVERVIEW Level Focus Level Programmes Supporting Students through Student
Development Parents as Partners
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LEVEL FOCUS
Personal Excellence,Academic Success
Maximising Potential,Global Outlook
Building Civic-Mindedness,Increasing Confidence
School Readiness, Values Formation
SEC 1SEC 2
SEC 3SEC 4/5
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LEVEL THEME
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PROGRAMMES ARE PLANNED TO: enhance student’s academic ability in the
different subject areas equip our students with the necessary skills
to excel in all areas provide leadership opportunities for the
students instill values of resilience and perseverance
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LEVEL PROGRAMMESAesthetics Education
Programme (AEP)(Term 1)
Target Setting and Review
(Termly)
Study Skills Workshop(Term 2)
Applied Learning Programme
(ALP) (Sem 2)
Adventure Camp
(Term 2)
Level VIA –School
Community(On-going) Sec 2
Programmes
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UPCOMING EVENTSDATE EVENT
28 March, Thu Study Skills Workshop I3 – 5 April, Wed – Fri Adventure Camp9 April, Tue E-Learning Day11 April, Thu Study Skills Workshop II18 April, Thu Cross-Country6 – 16 May Mid-Year Examinations28 May, Tue Education & Career Guidance (ECG) Day29 May, Wed Merahan Olympics30 May, Thu Close of Semester 1
Issuance of Report Book30 & 31 MayThur & Fri
Parent-Teacher Meeting (for all)45
Supporting StudentsthroughStudent
Development
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BMSS CONDUCIVE CLASSROOM Classroom decoration Positive learning environment Appreciation
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TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP
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How can you, as parent, support your children’s
learning?
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HELP YOUR CHILD EXPLORE (TIP)
PLANon how to achieve my goals.
INQUIREabout the possible routes.
THINKabout what I want to do in the future.
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THINKRecognise that your child may or
may not have any occupational aspiration in mind.
Encourage your child to think or talk to people about their careers.
Share with your child your career.
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INQUIREEncourage your child to explore various pathways leading to their future aspiration.
AdulthoodCareer
aspiration
Sec 2 StreamingSelection of subject combination of your
child’s interest
Sec4/5Choice of courses in JC/Poly or
ITE
Post-tertiaryUniversity
education or the world of work
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PLANYour child should plan to work
towards his/her goal.Target-setting
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ADVICE FOR YOUR CHILD
Remuneration Popularity
Peer Influence 54
SUPPORT FROM PARENTS
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PARENTS AS PARTNERSACADEMICGuide children’s goal setting
(tests, exams, post-secondary, career)Review children’s targets and progressStructure study time after schoolProvide conducive environment for study
at home after schoolEnsure children attend school, even after
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CYBERWELLNESSYou can help by reminding your children to: Maintain a balance lifestyle between the
physical and the cyber world Use ICT for positive use Maintain a positive presence in
cyberspace Be a safe and responsible user of ICT
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
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Celebrate your child’s success!
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
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This is a journey…
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RISE• Respect for self and others• Integrity in word and deed• Self-discipline in conduct• Empathy for others
Sec Two Streaming Address
Sec 2 PTM APT Talk·15 March 2019
Normal (A)
Content• Progression pathway• Promotion criteria• Subjects offered and Criteria• Subjects Information• Appendix (More information on subjects related)
Progression Pathway
Progression PathwayITE Nitec courses DPP courses PFP courses
ITE EAEConducted
before N(A)-Level
examinations, students submit up to 3 course
choices
Joint Intake Exercise
Conducted afterN(A)-Level results are released,
students submit up to 12 course
choices*
PFP Admissions Exercise
Conducted afterN(A)-Level
examinations, students submit up to
5 course choices
DPP Admissions Exercise
Conducted afterN(A)-Level results
are released, students submit up
to 12 course choices
Sec 5
Sec 5 AdmissionConducted after
N(A)-Level examinations.
N(A)-Level
*Apart from the 12 choices for Nitec courses, students may apply for ITE traineeship (i.e. apprenticeship whereby students earn a monthly income)
Progression Pathway - CriteriaPFP (Poly Foundation Program)• ELMAB3 ≤ 12 points (excl. CCA)• Meet course specific requirements
Group 1: EL ≤3, MA ≤3, R1 ≤3 Group 2: EL ≤2, MA ≤3, R1 ≤3
• 1-year foundation programme in poly
DPP (Direct Poly Program)• ELMAB3 ≤ 19 points (excl. CCA)• Meet course specific requirements
Applied Sciences, Engineering InfoComm: EL ≤4, MA ≤4, any 3 ≤5 Business & Services: EL ≤3, MA ≤4, any 3 ≤5
• 2¼ year in ITE, including 10-week preparatory course• Guaranteed a place in the 1st Year relevant polytechnic diploma course and
may progress to second year in relevant polytechnic diploma course*
Sec 5• ELMAB3 ≤ 19 points (excl. CCA)• 1-year to prepare for O’level course
Promotion Criteria
Promoted to 3N(A) Laterally transferred to 3Express
Laterally transferred to 3N(T) or Retain at 2N(A)
Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subj or 4 subjects
75% or higher in the average for all subjects
(To qualify for consideration)
Has not met minimum attainment level
Subjects offered (6 subjects)
*subject to a min class size
Core Subjects Combined Humanities
Science Electives
3 subjects 1 subject 1 subject 1 subjectEnglish Language
Mother Tongue
Mathematics
Choose 1• Social Studies &
History• Social Studies &
Geography
Choose 1• Sci (Chem/Phy) • Sci (Chem/Bio)
Choose 1• Art • Design &
Technology • Food & Nutrition • Principles of
Accounts• Additional Math
Subjects CriteriaSubject / Combination
Criteria (based on Sec 2 overall results)
Add Maths Maths MYE, EOY ≥ 75% AND ≥ 75% in Algebra component
Subjects offered (SBB)Subjects offered at O’Level• Mother Tongue• English• Mathematics• Combined Science (Chem/Bio) or (Chem/Phy)
Note: • Available to students currently taking corresponding SBB subjects
How do you get the subjects of your choice?• Overall Performance for the Year
• Whether you meet the minimum criteria of the subject
• Subjects which are over-subscribed will be awarded to students based on results
• All optional subjects will only be offered if a reasonable number of students opted for them and is subject to the availability of resources
• Feedback from your Sec 2 subject teachers
How do you choose?
Think about what you like to do/ study (not what your best friends like!)
Analyse your strengths and weaknesses based on your academic performance so far
Ask yourself what you REALLY want to do after Secondary School
Subjects Comparison 1Additional Math Principles of Account
Overview • Three strands: Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Calculus.
• Requires: Conceptual understanding, skill proficiency, reasoning,communication and connections, thinking skills and heuristics, and applications and modelling
• Basic introduction to financial accounting grounded in preparing, communicating and using financial information, and appreciating the need for ethical conduct.
• Emphasis on the understanding and application of accounting knowledge to develop lifelong skills and values useful in the increasingly complex world of business.
Design & Technology Food & Nutrition ArtOver-view
• Engage students in designing and prototyping ideas
• Emphasises on understanding everyday activities and creating possibilities to make life better.
• Through the design process, students cultivate creative, critical and reflective thinking to make sense of their learning and to develop related dispositions and skills using graphical means and technology
• To develop candidates’ understanding of the concepts of nutrition and meal planning
• To develop candidates’ understanding of the link between diet and health
• To develop candidates’ understanding of the principles of food science
• To equip candidates with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions concerning food and nutrition
• Nurture an informed awareness and appreciation of the visual arts
• Enhance ability to identify and solve problems creatively in visual and tactile forms
• Develop competency in the use of art elements and design principles, materials and processes
• Foster self-confidence and a sense of achievement through the practice of the visual arts
• Cultivate an inquiring mind, a spirit of experimentation and a passion for the visual art
Additional Math Principles of AccountExam
FormatPaper 1 (50%, 70m, 1h 45min)13 – 15 Qn
Paper 2 (50%, 70m, 1h 45min)8 – 10 Qn
Paper 1 (40%, 40m, 1h): Structured (3 – 4 Qn)
Paper 2 (60%, 60m, 2h):Section A (48 m)Structured (3 Qn), including a 24 m financial statement preparation questionSection B (12 m)Structured (2 choose 1)
Post Secondary
• Requirement for H2 Math (JC)• Requirement for Poly:
• Business-Related• Engineering, IT, Built Environment &
Applied & Health Science • Humanities, Media & Design
• Requirement for Poly:• Business-Related• Humanities, Media & Design
Design & Technology Food & Nutrition ArtExam
FormatPaper 1 (40%, 1h 30min) Written Paper Q1 (24m): DesignQ2-4 (36m): Application
Paper 2 (60%, 20 weeks)CourseworkInvolves design journal (real-time document that reflects the candidate’s attempt at managing his or her personal design process which includes a prototype) and presentation board
Paper 1 (40%, 1h 30min) Written Paper Sect A: Short-answer (20m) Sect B: Structured (28m) Sect C: Open-ended (32m)
Paper 2 (60%, ~6months)CourseworkInvolves task analysis, research & development, decision making, planning, execution and evaluation (to present in coursework folio)
Paper 1 (60%) CourseworkComprise finished artwork and not more than five A2 sheets of preparatory studies (o include explorations of artists/artworks relevant to the chosen theme/media in their preparatory studies)
Paper 2 (40%, 3h)Drawing and PaintingPaper to be given three weeks before N Level
Post Sec • Requirement for Poly:• Engineering, IT, Built
Environment & Applied & Health Science
• Humanities, Media & Design
• Requirement for Poly:• Business-Related• Humanities, Media &
Design
• Requirement for Art (JC)• Requirement for Poly:
• Humanities, Media & Design
Subjects Comparison 2Chemistry Physics Biology
Overview • Experimental chemistry
• Atomic structure &stoichiometry
• Chemistry of reactions
• Periodicity• Atmosphere• Organic chemistry
• Measurement• Newtonian mechanics• Thermal physics• Waves• Electricity &
magnetism
• Principles of biology• Maintenance &
regulation of life processes
• Continuity of life• Man and his
environment
Subjects Comparison 3History Geography
Overview • Impact of World War I • Rise of authoritarian regimes and its
impact in the interwar years • World War II in Europe and the
Asia–Pacific • Cold War and the bi-polar world
order • Manifestation of the Cold War
outside Europe • Reasons for the end of the Cold
War
• Living with Tectonic Hazards – Risk or opportunity?
• Variable Weather and Changing Climate
• Global Tourism • Food Resources • Topographical Map Reading Skills • Geographical Data and Techniques• Geographical Investigations
SS + History SS + GeogExam
FormatPaper 1 (50%, 1h 45min) - Social Studies Section A (35m): Source-based case study
Section B (15m): 1 structured-response questionPaper 2 (50%, 1h 40min)Section A (30%)Source-based
Section B (20%)Structured Essay Answer 1 out of 2 questions.
Paper 2 (50%, 1h 40min)Section A (13%)Section B (12%)Section C (25%)
For each section, answer 1 out of 2 structured questions.
When do I decide?• After the End-of-Year Examinations• A session will be conducted on how to submit your choices
So, what now?• Give yourself more options by starting your journey (revise, study, etc ..) now
• Be conscientious so that you are well-prepared for your examinations
• Work with your teachers.
Appendix
Should I choose Design & Technology?
Ask yourself…
• Am I a creative person? Do I like designing? • Can I sketch and draw 3-Dimensional Objects?• Do I like process based and skills based curriculum?
• Process skills in gathering relevant information, analyzing it and applying it effective in design solution
• Practical skills in drawing and designing?• Practical skills in testing and making of design?• Am I an effective person in learning and usage of ICT tools/skills for
coursework applications.• Do I like project work?
• Project management. An organized person able to meet timeline?
Should I choose Food & Nutrition?
Ask yourself…
• Do I have a passion for culinary skills?• Do I like process based and skills based curriculum?
• Process skills in research development, analysis and decision making to develop ideas towards a solution for the food task?
• Planning and execution of designed solution of food task using appropriate cooking techniques and methods?
• Am I an effective person in the learning and usage of ICT tools/skills, e.g. Coursework report writing for NA level is approximately 30 pages.
• Am I an analytical person and able to use data effectively to design the food task?
• Do I like project work?• Project management. An organized person able to meet timeline?
Should I choose Art?
Ask yourself…
• Am I a creative and meticulous person?• Can I sketch and draw and paint well? Do I like drawing and experimentation
with Visual Arts? • Do I like process based and skills based curriculum?
• Process skills in gathering relevant information, analyzing it and applying it effective to create your visual Art design.
• Do I like project work?• Project management. An organized person able to meet timeline to
complete coursework tasks?
Should I choose Principles of Accounts?
Ask yourself…
• Do I have an interest in understanding business transactions?• Do I want to understand and learn how to analyse financial statements?• Do I want to learn how to evaluate business for their profitability?• Do I have a decent command of English?
Should I choose Additional Mathematics?
Ask yourself…
• Am I very interested in Mathematics?• Am I resilient enough to keep trying, knowing that adapting to this subject takes
time?• Am I prepared to persevere through large amounts of work and practice?• Am I willing to put in sustained effort for the next two years?
More information regarding syllabuses can be found at https://www.seab.gov.sg/
Thank you
