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A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Secondary 3 Meet The Parents’ Session

10 February 2017

6.00pm – 8.00pm



Time Programme

1800 - 1900

Address by Vice-Principal, Mdm Kathleen Ch’ngBriefings by:1. Secondary 3 Year Head2. Tr-IC/Discipline 3. Tr-IC/Partnerships 4. HOD/PE&CCA5. Meeting with Form Teachers

1900 - 2000 Meeting with Form Teachers (Classrooms)



Briefing by Secondary 3

Assistant Year Head

Ms Phay Su Hui Francy



Scope of presentation

1. Curriculum Structure

2. Sec Three Enrichment Programmes

3. Promotion Criteria



Curriculum Structure



Curriculum Structure 2017

• Silent Reading Period:

0720hrs from Mon to Fri

Students should read story books and newspapers to improve their language and to increase their global awareness (ALP).

• Morning assembly:

0730hrs from Mon to Fri



Curriculum Structure in 2017

Day 1st Period Last Period Structured

Remedial

Other

Activities

Mon 0745 1345 1415 – 1515

Mathematics

Enrichment

Day

Tue 0745 1345 1415 – 1515

English

CCA starts at

1530

Wed 0745 1345 1415 – 1515

Humanities

Enrichment

Day



Curriculum Structure in 2017

Day 1st Period Last Period Structured

Remedial

Other Activities

Thu 0745 1345 1415 – 1515

Science

CCA starts at

1530

Fri 0745 1235 1415 – 1515

MTL/C&T

CCA starts at

1430

There is a daily 15 minute snack break at 12.15pm. This is to enhance studentwelfare in view of the long school day.

Students in 3E1 have an additional period from 1415 – 1510 on Monday and/orThursday.

Remedial is only for students who have been identified for interventionprogrammes.



Enrichment programmes



Enrichment programmes

Objectives:

1. Supports the core curriculum and provides students with experiential learning opportunities

2. Supports school efforts to provide holistic education to students



Enrichment programmes (SEM 1)

1. Mother Tongue Language Fortnight (Jan)

2. Visit to Singapore Arts Museum and ArtScience Museum forArts Students (Jan and Feb)

3. 3N(A) ITE Experience (Mar)

4. Level Camp (Mar)

5. Overseas Learning Journey to Vietnam (Mar)

6. Learning Journey to the Parliament House (Mar to Apr)

7. Bedok View Secondary School’s 40th Anniversary Celebration(Apr)

8. Uniformed Groups Camp (May)



Promotion Criteria


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Minimum Requirements for Promotion for

Sec 3 Express

Grade 6 or better in EL and 2 other subjects

Retention at Sec 3 Express

OR

Laterally transferred to 4NA if at maximum age

Promoted to Sec 4 Exp

NoYes




Sec 3 N(A)

Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subjects, OR

Grade 5 or better in 4 subjects

Retention at Sec 3 N(A)Promoted to Sec 4 N(A)

NoYes




Sec 3 N(T)

Grade D or better in 2 subjects, including EL or Mathematics

Retention at Sec 3 N(T)Promoted to Sec 4 N(T)

NoYes



How the school is preparing students

• Motivational Talks/Workshops

• Education and Career Guidance

• Remedial lessons

• Bridging Programme



Parents’ role in this whole process: What can parents do to help?

1) Have open communication with: a) Your child b) The school

2) Be aware of: a) Time-table & after school activities e.g. CCA,

enrichment / remedial classes b) Exams structure and test schedules



DISCIPLINESharing With Our Partners: Parents & Guardians

We Discipline Because We CareRespect . Responsibility . Integrity . Service . Excellence

Madam Raudzah Osman

Teacher-In-Charge / Discipline



CONTENTS

• Discipline Beliefs Of Our School

• Expectations For Our Students



‘4P’ FRAMEWORKOur Discipline Beliefs

We Discipline Because We Care

POSITIVEUse positive reinforcements to increase

likelihood of repeating desirable behaviour

PREVENTIVETake measures to encourage students to display

desirable behaviour at all times

PROACTIVERehabilitate by repairing relationships between

offender and victim(s)

PUNITIVEUse mainly positive punishment to decrease

likelihood of undesirable behaviour



THE ‘4A’We Discipline Because We Care

Attendance

Attitude

Accountability

Attire



ATTENDANCEWe Discipline Because We Care

• Morning Assemblies

• Lessons (e.g. Remedial, Supplementary)

• Enrichment (e.g. Competitions)

• Co-Curricular Activity

• School Events (e.g. Speech Day,Cross Country Run, Graduation Ceremony)

We expect our students to achieve 100% attendancefor school-related activities, and to be punctual.

If students are unwell and need to rest, we would needthem to submit their medical certificates.



ATTITUDEWe Discipline Because We Care

We would like our students to adopt good learning habits and a positivemindset.

• Demonstrate and apply the schoolvalues:

Respect

Responsibility

Integrity

Service

Excellence



ACCOUNTABILITYWe Discipline Because We Care

We would like our students to take ownership of their developmentand make responsible decisions as a contributing member of the classand school.

• Contribute to a conducivelearning environment

• Contribute to a clean and hygienicenvironment

• Contribute to a caringenvironment

• Seek help or advice whennecessary

• There would be consequences toinappropriate actions andbehaviour



ATTIRE (& GROOMING)We Discipline Because We Care

We expect our students to look neat and be properly attired.

• Complete school uniform(i.e. Name Tag, Shirt/Blouse, Pants/Skirt, Tie)

• Uniform should be regular-fit instead of slim-fit

• Neat overall appearance (i.e.Hair Styles and Hair Colour, etc.)



USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICESWe Discipline Because We Care



USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICESWe Discipline Because We Care

If you need to contact your child, you can contact our General Office, and we will inform your child

in class.



HANDBOOKWe Discipline Because We Care

The Student Handbook is a good source of information for ourstudents.



We hope to seek your cooperation to work with us in our efforts to inculcategood character traits in your child / our student.

LET’S WORK TOGETHERWe Discipline Because We Care



Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

Mr Steven Su

Head of Department /PE & CCA



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CCA Objectives in BV

1. To provide students with a platform to discover their interests and talents.

2. To progressively develop CCA-specific knowledge, skills, values and attitudes through sustained participation in CCA.

3. To provide a holistic and balanced education for students to learn core values, social and emotional competenciesand the emerging 21st Century Competencies.



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CCA Objectives in BV

4. To emphasise social interaction by providing a common space for friendships and social integration amongst students of diverse backgrounds.

5. To develop a sense of identity and belonging to the school.



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CCA Policy in BV

• CCA participation is compulsory for all students in secondary schools withat least ONE CCA.

• Allocation of CCA is based on Interest, Talent and School Needs.

• Attendance is compulsory and important.

• CCA activities will be suspended during Term 1 and 3 Common Tests, and 2 weeks before Semester 1 and 2 Examinations.



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CCA Policy in BV

• School will assess requests for a change of CCA from students in themandatory CCA on a case by case basis, and may allow for one change inCCA either at the end of Secondary One or Secondary Two.

• Students can only opt for a change at the beginning of each academic year.



Learning for Life Programme Framework

A symbol for expansion and renewal

From transmission ...

to transactional ...

to transformational



Good Values @ BVFor this Level Focus on these Values

Sec 1 Respect & Responsibility

Sec 2 Responsibility & Integrity

Sec 3 Excellence & Service

Sec 4 Integrity & Excellence

Sec 5 Service & Respect



CCAs support the Desired Outcomes of EducationD.O.E What students can learn in CCA

Confident

Person

• Reflective thinking and appreciating own strengths, weaknesses, interests and talents

• Adaptability and resilience in managing setbacks• Good judgment and responsible decision-making• Effective communication

Concerned

Citizen

• Appreciation and respect for own and other cultures• Care and concern for others and awareness of role in making a

difference• Forging bonds of friendship with others from different backgrounds

Active

Contributor

• Leadership• Teamwork• Taking initiative to benefit team and achieve shared goals

Self-directed

learner

• Skills and knowledge related to CCA• Self-management skills to maintain physical, emotional and mental

well-being• Perseverance when striving for improvement



• LEAPS 2.0

– 4 domains has levels of attainment: 1 - 5

Participation Achievement Leadership Service



• LEAPS 2.0

– Enrichment domain complements the other domains for students’ holistic development

– Will be recognised in School Graduation Certificate

– Will not have levels of attainment



Participation Domain in LEAPS 2.0

At least 75% attendance each year

– Levels 1 – 4:

• Participation in a CCA for 2 to 5 years

– Levels 4 – 5:

• Continuous involvement in the same CCA for 4 or 5 years

– Levels 3 – 5:

• Exemplary conduct and active contribution in CCA with at least 3 years of participation in any CCA



Achievement Domain in LEAPS 2.0

Representation

• Level 1: – Represent class / house / CCA (Intra-school)

Representation/Accomplishment

• Levels 2 – 4: – Representation school or external organisation in an event

– Accomplishment in an event represented

– Levels increase with no. of years of representation/accomplishment

• Level 5: – Represent/accomplish Singapore / MOE / Singapore Schools / National Project of Excellence

(NPOE) / UG HQ in international UG competitions



Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2.0

Level 1:– Completed 2 modules on leadership

Levels 2 – 3:– National Youth Achievement Award:

– Level 2: Bronze– Level 3: Silver and above

Levels 2 – 5:– Recognition of progressive student leadership development

through leadership positions



Level 1 – 4:

Highest level attained in either:

– Number of hours of service

– Number of VIA projects

– A combination of both

Level 5:

– VIA project:

• Student-initiated

• Impacts the community beyond the school

Service Domain in LEAPS 2.0



Co-CurricularExperience

Basic Requirement for Level of

Attainment in Domains

Bonus Points

Excellent 4,3,3,3 2

Good 4,1,1,13,2,1,12,2,2,1

1

Fair did not meet above criteria

0



Partnerships

Mrs Zarina Seth

Teacher-In-Charge / Partnerships



Research has shown that children with more involved parentsenjoy school more and have better school attendance. They arealso more emotionally and socially well adjusted and better able tohandle stress.

~Feb 09 The Straits Times



How can parents be involved?

• Parenting your child

• Communicating with school

• Volunteering in school



Parenting your child

• FamilyMatters@School (A programme supported by the Ministry of Social and Family Development) equips parents with skills to nurture positive family relationships.

• Family Life Programmes to help parents to better connect with their children.

• School Coordinator: Ms Yeo Bee Bee



Parenting Programme

Raising a Motivated Child

• Date : Friday, 26 May 2017

• Time : 0900 – 1100 am



Communicating with school

• E-mail mailing list

• Mid-Year and End-of-Year Meet the Parents Session

– 26 May 2017 and 27 Oct 2017

• Termly Calendar of Events

• Notification to Parents

• Termly Parents’ Link

• School SMS



Information for Parents





Volunteering in school

Parents’ Support Group (PSG)

• Be part of the BVSS family!



If you are keen to join us as a PSG member, please get in touch with us!

Mrs Zarina Seth

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



MEETING WITH FORM TEACHERS



Venue to meet form teachers

Block DD4-05 D4-04 D4-03 D4-02 D4-01

5N1 4E1 4E2 4E3 4E4

D3-05 D3-04 D3-03 D3-02 D3-01

5N2 5N3 3N5 3N6 3T7

D2-05 D2-04 D2-03 D2-02 D2-01

3E1 3E2 3E3 3E4 4N5

D1-05 D1-04 D1-03 D1-02 D1-01

4N6 4T7



Thank You

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