Secondary One Parent

Engagement Session6 Jan 2018

Programme for today

Holistic Education in QTSS• Student Outcomes in Queenstown Secondary School

• Holistic Education in Queenstown Secondary School

• Assessment policy and homework guidelines

• LEAPS 2.0 CCA Recognition System

• Parents’ Communication Portal

• Question & Answer

Our Student OutcomesReflective Thinker

Adaptable

Collaborator

Innovative

Creator

Confident

Advocator

Passionate

Learner

Distinctive Programme: Applied

Learning Programme

-Developing innovative creators

and reflective thinkers through

ALP

- Features of ALP

• Interdisciplinary

• Real world issue

• Collaborative Problem Solving

• Experiential Learning

• Critical and Analytical Thinking

Applied Learning Programme

Sec 1 Curriculum: Sustaining urban

biodiversity in our ‘city in a garden’

• Conducted mostly during Geography

and Science lessons (Term 1)

• Experiential outdoor study at ABC

Waters Learning Trail

• Design and construction of

• (a) model depicting green spaces in the

school

• (b) sand filter system

Applied Learning Programme

Distinctive Programme:

Learning for Life Programme

-Nurturing confident advocators and

adaptable collaborators who contribute

actively to society.

▷ Leadership development

▷ Service Learning development

-

Leadership Development

Personal Leadership

▷ NYAA (Bronze)

▷ NYAA (Silver)

Peer Leadership

▷ Leadership Modules

▷ Class-based events

Community Leadership

▷ Leadership Modules

▷ School-wide events

Service Learning Development

-Progressive involvement in VIA Projects

▷ Execute

▷ Plan

▷ Lead

-Progressive increment in sphere of impact

▷ School community

▷ Community beyond school

▷ Community beyond Singapore

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Lower Secondary Curriculum

Mathematics & Sciences

Humanities & the Arts

Languages

EnglishMother Tongue(3rd Language)

Mathematics, ScienceDesign & Technology

Food & Consumer Education

History, Geography, Literature in English

Art, Music

Values & Life SkillsCCA, VIA

CCE, NE, PE

Developing

passionate learners

in lower secondary

curriculum

• Broad-based

• Holistic

• Opportunities to

explore diverse

interests and hone

different strengths

The Mother Tongue Language (MTL) policy requires all students (including foreign students) to offer MTL, unless granted exemption by MOE.

Copy of the MOE exemption letter must be submitted to form teachers by 2 Jan 2018.If you have not done so, the latest is 8 Jan 2018.

How many MTLs do we have?

• 3 MTLs offered in QTSS

Chinese Language

Malay Language

Tamil Language

Other MTLs not offered in QTSS• Higher MTL

• MTL “B” Syllabus

• Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL)

• Foreign Language Programmes in lieu of MTL

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES (MTL)

HOD of Mother Tongue Languages

Mdm Tan Kah Geok

HOD Room (Blue Door at Level 2)

64741055 Ext 884

tan_kah_geok@moe.edu.sg

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES (MTL)

Details regarding other MTLs not offered in QTSS

Other MTLs not offered in QTSS• Higher MTL

Sec 3 & 4

Higher Chinese Language ( Commonwealth Sec Sch )

Higher Malay Language ( Crescent Girls’ Sch )

Higher Tamil Language ( Crescent Girls’ Sch )

• Students who have met the criteria will be offered HMTL.

Other MTLs not offered in QTSS• MTL “B” Syllabus

Sec 3 & 4

Chinese Language B ( ACS Barker Road )

Malay Language B (Ministry of Education Language Centre, MOELC )

Tamil Language B (Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre, UPTLC )

• Students who have met the criteria will be offered MTL “B”.

Other MTLs not offered in QTSS• MTL “B” Syllabus

not an O-Level subject

pass will be deemed to have met the Mother Tongue requirement for

admission to JC.

Performance in Chinese B / Malay B / Tamil B is indicated as Merit, Pass or

Ungraded.

The grade will not be included in the computation of O-Level aggregate score.

Other MTLs not offered in QTSS• Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL)

Bengali

Gujarati

Hindi

Punjabi

Urdu

• Apply approval from MOE, then go to the respective NTIL centres to apply and register

• Obtain Form 3 - NTIL from Form teachers and submit by next Mon, 8 Jan 2018.

Other MTLs not offered in QTSS• Foreign Language Programmes in lieu of MTL

German

Japanese

French

Arabic

Burmese

Thai

Other MTLs not offered in QTSS• *Apply then go to the respective language centres to apply

and register.

• Obtain Form 5 - FL from Form teachers and submit by next Mon, 8 Jan 2018.

* Those who offered NTIL or FL in primary school will need to re-apply.

Art & Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP)

For Express Students in non-AEP/MEP Schools

ART ELECTIVE PROGRAMME

(AEP)

MUSIC ELECTIVE PROGRAMME

(MEP)

ART

MUSIMUSIC

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 abilities in art/music

• Provide enriched art/music learning environment

• Provide in-depth study into art/music

Art Elective Programme (AEP)

AEP is a 4-year art programme offered from secondary 1 in select schools

Visit the website for more information:http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/art-elective-programme/

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

Music Elective Programme (MEP)

MEP is a 4-year music programme offered from Secondary 1 in select

schools

Visit the website for more information:http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/music-elective-programme/

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

Art and Music Elective Programme Centres

Centres Lesson Timings

AEP National Junior College

37 Hillcrest Road S 288913

Tuesdays

3 – 6 pm

MEP Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

121 Dover Road S 139650

Thursdays

3.30 – 5.30 pm

Dunman High School

10 Tanjong Rhu Road S 436895

Thursdays

3.30 – 5.30 pm

Weekly AEP/MEP lessons for Express students in non-AEP/MEP schools

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF AEP?

Qualify for Express stream

Good in making and presenting art

Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of

in-depth study in Art or Music

Pass selection exercise, e.g. Draw from life/imagination Create original object(s)/image(s) Present a Portfolio

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP?

Qualify for Express stream

Good in performing and creating music

Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of

in-depth study in Music

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP?

Students have to sit for the MEP Selection Exercise if they are applying for the MEP Centres They should also have obtained a pass in Grade Three Practical

and Theory/Practical Musicianship exams of the ABRSM or the equivalent standard from other exam boards;

OR in the absence of the above qualifications,

Pass the Selection Exercise

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP?

The Selection Exercise comprises the following: Listen and analyse two musical extracts and answer a

series of questions Music Theory Practical Audition (2 contrasting pieces on an

instrument/voice in any style of a total duration of 5 min) Interview

ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR YOU?Consider the following:

1. Curriculum

AEP/MEP• How Long ? Four-year programme (Sec 1 – 4)• What would you learn? Broad and In-depth study in Art/Music

making, performing, theory and history• What else? Not having to take Food and Consumer Education and

Design & Technology at the Lower (and possibly Upper) Secondary• Any examination? School-based exams each year and the GCE O-

Level Higher Art/Music Examination at the end of Secondary 4

ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR YOU?

Consider the following:

2. Time Management and commitmentCoping with extended lessons, additional projects and assignments

3. DistanceTravelling to schools (especially for external AEP/MEP students)

Applicants will be shortlisted and notified to attend the selection in January –February 2018.

Submit an application online to take up AEP/MEP as an external student. Print out a copy of your application, which is to be signed by your parent. Submit this

signed copy to your Secondary school’s Art/Music Coordinator.

1 APPLICATION2 SELECTION

EXERCISENotification of results

3RESULTS

I’m interested!What do I need to do next?

2 – 15 January26 January –

28 February

From 20

MarchBy 9

March

Lessons

start!Successful applicants will start lesson at respective

AEP/MEP centres in Term 2, 2018

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE

(For Application to AEP/MEP Centres)Date (2018) Events

2 – 15 Jan E-Application Opens

15 Jan Deadline to submit hard copy e-application to your

own Secondary School

26 Jan –

8 Feb

Phase 1 Selection ExerciseAEP – 26 Jan

MEP – 8 Feb

20 – 28 Feb Phase 2 Selection Exercise

By 9 Mar Notification of Results

From 20 Mar(Term 2, Week 1)

Commencement of programmes at AEP/MEP

Centres

Find out about the AEP and MEP and apply

online at the MOE AEP and MEP websites:

Interested to find out more

about these programmes?

• Get an information sheet from the teachers-in-charge:

Mdm Tan Teing Im (MEP)

Mdm Lee Soh Mui (Mrs Goh) (AEP)

and / or

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/art-elective-

programme/

Homework guidelines

Homework given should be well-designed and in appropriate quantity to bring about the intended learning outcomes. It should: (a) Be purposeful; (b) Be within the students’ capabilities and developmental

readiness (c) The amount of homework given should be age-appropriate

and take into account the competing demands on students’ time (e.g. CCA, competitions, enrichment classes, tests, examinations) to ensure well-being of our students is taken care of.

Homework guidelines

Levels Suggested Time (Mon – Sun)

Sec 1 – Sec 2 5 – 7.5 hours

Sec 3 – Sec 5 7.5 – 10 hours

•The suggested amount of time students should spend

on homework each week during the school term is as

follows:

Homework guidelines

Levels Suggested Time (4 weeks)

Sec 1 – Sec 2 Not more than 15 hours

Sec 3 Not more than 20 hours

Sec 4 - 5 Not more than 25 hours

•The suggested amount of time students should

spend on homework during the June Holidays is as

follows:

Assessment Policy

Formative Assessment

• AFL: Ongoing forms of learning and feedback

Summative Assessment

• Gather qualitative and quantitative information about students’ learning

Assessment Policy

Continual Assessment

• CA 1 and CA 2

• Includes graded tests, alternative assessment etc

SemestralAssessment

• SA 1 and SA 2

• Mainly pen-and-paper assessment, practical components etc

Absence from Tests and Examinations

•A Medical Certificate or official supporting

documents must be produced for absence

from tests or examinations.

•Letter of excuse from parents will not be

accepted.

Absence from Tests and Examinations

•For students who are absent without valid reasons,

no mark will be awarded for the paper.

•There will be no re-test for students who are absent

for any paper during the examinations.

•Copies of the examination paper(s) may be given to

students who are absent from the examination for

their reference/practice at home.

Academic Grading (Exp) Continual (CA) and Semestral (SA) Assessment

Be Consistent Throughout the Year

CA1 (Sem

1)

SA1

(May)

CA2 (Sem

2)

SA2

(Oct)

Total

All

Subjects

15% 25% 15% 45% 100%

Geog 65% 35% - - 100%

Hist - - 65% 35% 100%

D&T - - - 100% 100%

Academic Grading (NA) Continual (CA) and Semestral (SA) Assessment

Be Consistent Throughout the Year

CA1 (Sem

1)

SA1

(May)

CA2 (Sem

2)

SA2

(Oct)

Total

All

Subjects

15% 25% 15% 45% 100%

Geog 65% 35% - - 100%

Hist - - 65% 35% 100%

D&T - - - 100% 100%

Academic Grading (NT) Continual (CA) and Semestral (SA) Assessment

CA1 (Sem

1)

SA1

(May)

CA2 (Sem

2)

SA2

(Oct)

Total

All

Subjects

20% 25% 20% 35% 100%

D&T - - - 100% 100%

Be Consistent Throughout the Year

Test dates

• Test dates will be given at least a week in

advance.

• Parents’ circular will be given only for Mid Year

Examination and End of Year Examination.

• For the other tests, your child will be expected

to record the test dates in his/her student’s

planner.

Promotion Criteria• Sec 1 Express• Pass in English and Pass Overall

• Sec 1 Normal Academic• Pass in English and pass two other subjects OR

pass 4 other subjects

• Sec 1 Normal Technical• Pass 2 subjects, 1 of which must be English or

Mathematics

Flexibility in System

Lateral Transfer at the end of the year

2 EXP 2 N(A)

School Expectations Attendance- Students are required to see a doctor to

obtain a medical certificate (MC) to verify their illness

- MC should be submitted to FT on the day of student’s return to school.

School Expectations Attendance

- The school will only accept a maximum of 5parent’s letters per semester. After which, subsequent parents’ letters may not be accepted and students maybe considered as Absent Without Valid Reason (AWVR)

- Student will face disciplinary action for any AWVR cases

School ExpectationsSchool Mobile Phone Policy

• No using of mobile devices in class (unless authorized by teacher for lesson purposes)

• Students must ensure responsible use of mobile phone in school

• Students must respect the privacy of others. They must not take photos/ videos of other student/ school staff without seeking permission

School Expectations

School Mobile Phone Policy

• If students do not adhere to the above, their MP will be confiscated by the teacher and handed over to LDT/DM until parents collect it personally

• The school will not be held responsible for any damage to the mobile phone.

Co-Curricular Programmes

– 4 structured programmes that complement the

academic curriculum

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

Student Leadership Development

Values In Action (VIA)

Enrichment & LifeskillsProgramme

Leadership

Enrichment

Achievement

Participation

Service

LEAPS 2.0

DOMAINS

– to recognise

students’ holistic

development

• LEAPS 2.0

– 4 domains has levels of attainment: 1 - 5

Participation Achievement Leadership Service

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 2.0Representation

• 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 forLevel 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

CCA

VIA

ENRICHMENT

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Focus on

LEARNING & ENJOYMENT

in Co-Curricular

Programmes

Contact Email:

HOD PE & CCAkoa_chee_meng@moe.edu.sg

Feedback

Other School Programmes for 2018

▷ Secondary 1 Transition Workshop

▷ Secondary 1 Quest Learning Festival

▷ History Learning Journey to heritage sites

▷ Matheletics - Maths in sports (Bowling, Archery tag or

Bubble Bump) (1NT stream)

▷ Sec 1Exp/NA (selected students) - NLB 'Historical

Scene Investigation Challenge'

Other School Programmes for 2018

▷ Sec 1 & 3 English Language Enrichment Programme

(Oracy)

▷ VIA Fair and Makers Market

▷ Learning Journey to Little India during Ponggal

Festival (for TL students).

▷ River Hongbao trip to Singapore river during CNY

period for 1NT and 1NA classes (tentative)

▷ Cross-country

▷ House Day

▷ ACES Day

7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens

▷ Secondary 1: Be Proactive and Begin with the

end in mind

▷ Secondary 2: Put first things first and Think

Win-Win

▷ Secondary 3: Seek first to understand, then to

be understood and Synergise

▷ Secondary 4/5: Sharpen the Saw

Parents Communications: AsknLearn Parents’ Portal

(Mobile App)

Parents can view

the following:

1) Ongoing and

completed

tasks assigned

to students

2) Child’s

attendance

3) Child’s logon

report

eReports

• Push notification to keep parents informed.

• Announcements and Attendance (if your child is absent)

Push Notification

• Travel Declaration

• Consultation

Booking

(Meet The

Parent

session)

• Suggestion Space

Administrative Tools

1. Announcement2. Attendance Reports3. Child’s Logon Report4. eConsent

Update HandphoneNumber and email under Profile

List of Tools Available for Parents

1. Launch ‘Play Store’ on your device

2. Type in ‘ASKnLearn’ within the search field to minimize search

3. Select to download

Installing ASKnLearn app on Android

Preview of latest version:

1. Launch ‘App Store’ on your device

2. Type in ‘ASKnLearn’ within the search field to minimize search

to download

Installing ASKnLearn app on IOS

3. Select

Preview of latest version:

Launch ‘ASKnLearn’ on your device

Logging in to Parents’ Portal from Mobile App

1. Key in Q in the‘Organization’ field box & select “Queenstown Secondary School” and click ‘Next’

2. Key in your account andpassword details. Doremember to indicate youraccount profile

Toggle to select accountprofile[ON] Login as Parent[OFF] Login as Student /Teacher

Account: Child’s NRICPassword: parents

Launch ‘ASKnLearn’ on your device

Logging in to Parents’ Portal – from Web Browser

3. Key in youraccount and password details.

Child’s User ID: Child’s NRICPassword: parents

1. Click “Click here to login as a parent” 2. Select Secondary and select

Queenstown Secondary School from the list.

School’s Social Media PlatformFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/QueenstownSecondarySchool

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/qtssinstaquest/

School’s Social Media Platform

School’s Social Media Platform

Twitter : https://twitter.com/QueenstownSec

Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/user/QueenstownSec

Our school websitehttp://queenstownsec.moe.edu.sg/

https://queenstownsec.moe.edu.sg/quick_links/student-

links/calendar/

Thank you!