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Principal Tea Session with Sec 2 Parents cum streaming Talk 27 September 2014. Greendale Secondary. SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL. Programme Outline. 9 -10am: Streaming Talk 10 -11.15am: Tea break cum dialogue with Principal - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL
Principal Tea Session with Sec 2 Parents cum streaming Talk 27
September 2014
Greendale Secondary
Programme Outline• 9 -10am : Streaming Talk• 10 -11.15am : Tea break cum
dialogue with Principal
• 11.15am – 12.45noon: A parenting talk Helping your child make choices)
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Preparing for
Post-Secondary
Education
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Routes after Secondary Education
Routes after Secondary Education
Admission Criteria
for
Post – Secondary Education
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Post-sec Institution Posting based on
Junior College L1 R5
Centralised Institute L1 R4
Polytechnic EL R2 B2
ITE EL R1 B3 / EL R2 B2
L1–First Language; R–Relevant subjects; B–Best subjects
Joint Admission Exercise
nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES
Importance of Combined Humanities
MUST Count to go to JC / MI
Combined Humanities / Geography has to be included
“Communications & Mass Management (SP)”
One of the relevant subjects for Hospitality / Business Related
Courses
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Importance of ScienceEngineering Related Courses
1. English Language2. Math / Additional Math
Post-Secondary
‘O’ Level
Core Subject
Options Subjects Offered Subjects Offered
A Physics AND Chemistry Combined Science (Physics / Chemistry)
B Physics OR Chemistry
C Combined Science (Physics / Chemistry)
University
PolytechnicJC
Physics OR Chemistry
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Importance of Pure Sciences
Medicine Dentistry
Core subject required is Chemistry (Pure Science)
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Admission Criteria
nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES
Direct Entry Scheme1st or 2nd year Diploma
Admission Criteria
New Through-Train Pathways for Normal (Academic) Students
EL MA B3 ≤ 11
Based on GCE ‘N’ levelResults, Eligible to apply for the Polytechnic Foundation Programme
nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES
Polytechnic Foundation Programme
• Feeder schools as 1st choice : 2 bonus pts
• ‘A’ grade for CCA : 2 bonus pts• ‘B’ or ‘C’ grade for CCA : 1 bonus pt
• A1 to C6 for both EL & HMT : 2 bonus pt
• Maximum of 4 bonus pts
• BONUS POINTS NOT TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN CONSIDERING ELIGIBILITY UNDER JAE
Bonus Points
nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES
4-year 5-year
Points Grade Points Grade
25 & above A1 26 & above A1
20 - 24 A2 21 – 25 A2
16 - 19 B3 17 – 20 B3
13 - 15 B4 14 – 16 B4
10 - 12 C5 11 – 13 C5
8 - 9 C6 9 – 10 C6
4 - 7 D7 5 – 8 D7
1 - 3 E8 1 - 4 E8
0 U 0 U
CCA Bonus Points
Points computed from LEAPS (Leadership, Enrichment, Achievement, Participation, Service
A1 & A2 = 2 bonus pointsB3 – C6 = 1 bonus point
nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES
Can I use my CCA as a subject for admission to Junior Colleges (JCs), Millennia Institute (MI), Polytechnics (Poly) and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) courses?
• For determining eligibility of admission, the CCA grade can be used for MI courses, but not for JC, Poly or ITE courses.
• If a candidate is determined to be eligible for a JC, Poly and/or ITE course, his/her CCA bonus points can be used in the computation of his/her net aggregate for posting to JC, Poly or ITE courses.
Application of Bonus Points
(An Example)
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Application of Bonus Points
(An Example)Student
CCA Grad
e
Bonus
Point
Aggregate
Score (for JC)
Net Aggreg
ate Score
Eligible for
JC
A A2 2 19 19 – 2 = 17
Yes
B A2 2 21 21 – 2 = 19
NoL1R5 must be ≤ 20 (without CCA)
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• ‘O’ or ‘N’ Level MT Syllabus B At Sec 4N : the MTL B grade cannot be counted for
promotion to Sec 5NA At Sec 5NA/ 4E : the MTL B grade cannot be used for
computation for JC and university admission• MTL B Eligibility Criteria
Failed Sec 3 or obtained E8 and below at Sec 4 mid-year ‘O’ level, or failed ‘N’ level
• Points worth consideration Opportunity costs
Mother Tongue Language Policy
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Subject Combination for Sec 3 (2015)
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Subject Combinations (Exp)
COMMON SUBJECTS
OTHER SUBJECTS
ELMTL
MATHCOMB
HUMS^
CHM(SPA) BIO*(SPA) AMATH
CHM(SPA) PHY(SPA) AMATH
* min. of 15 students required to start a class^ either SS/GE or SS/HI
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Subject Combinations (Exp)COMMON SUBJECTS
OTHER SUBJECTS
ELMTL
MATHCOMB
HUMS^
SCI(PHY,CHM) AMATH POA
SCI(CHM,BIO*) AMATH POA
SCI(PHY,CHM) AMATH DT
SCI(CHM,BIO*) AMATH DT
* min. of 15 students required to start a class^ either SS/GE or SS/HI
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Subject Combinations (Exp)COMMON SUBJECTS
OTHER SUBJECTS
ELMTL
MATHCOMB HUMS^
SCI(PHY,CHM) POA GEOG^^
SCI(PHY,CHM) POA ART
SCI(PHY,CHM) POA DT
SCI(PHY,CHM) GEOG^^ -
^ either SS/GE or SS/HI^^ can only offer SS/HI if GEOG is offered
Subject Combinations (Exp)
COMMON SUBJECTS
OTHER SUBJECTS
ELMTL
MATHCOMB HUMS^
SCI(PHY,CHM) AMATH -
SCI(PHY,CHM) ART -
SCI(PHY,CHM) DT -
SCI(PHY,CHM) POA -
^ either SS/GE or SS/HI
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Subject Combinations (NA)COMMON SUBJECTS OTHER SUBJECTS
ELMTL*
COMB HUMS^MATH*
SCI(PHY,CHM)*
POA
ART
DT
^ either SS/GE or SS/HI* Students who achieve at least 70% in Sec 2(Overall) may be
offered to take up the respective subject at ‘O’-Level’ standard, subject to the approval of the respective subject HOD.
Subject Combinations (NT)
COMMON SUBJECTS OTHER SUBJECTS
ELMTL
MATHCPA
EBS
SCI*
* Students must achieve at least 65% in Sec 2 SCI(Overall)
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Subject Requirements &
Careers
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Criteria 2 Pure Sciences – min A2 (70%) in Sec 2 SCI(Overall)BIO(SPA) or SCI(BIO) – min B4 (60%) in Sec 2 EL(Overall)
Suitability Good at logical reasoning Enjoy conceptual & theoretical learning. Strong in Math if they want to study PHY(SPA).
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Science related courses in Polytechnic. Preferred if intending to take ‘A’ Level Science.Only Chemistry is required for Medicine & Dentistry in University.
Pure Sciences
Criteria Min B3 (65%) in Sec 2 MATH(Overall) and at least 70% in the Algebra components in EOY Exam.
Suitability Comfortable with abstract thinking.Enjoy solving long, complex Math problems. Strong in E Math (especially Algebra).
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic course.Preferred if intending to take ‘A’ Level Mathematics.
A Mathematics
Importance of ScienceEngineering Related Courses
1. English Language2. Math / Additional Math
Post-Secondar
y
‘O’ Level
Core Subject
Options
Subjects Offered Subjects Offered
A Physics AND Chemistry Combined Science (Physics /
Chemistry)
B Physics OR Chemistry
C Combined Science (Physics / Chemistry)
University
PolytechnicJC
Physics OR Chemistry
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Careers – Science/Math• Doctor• Dentist• Scientist• Pharmacist• Nurse• Researcher• Healthcare provider
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Careers – Science/Math
• Engineer• Economist• Statistician• Computer Scientist• Systems Analyst
Criteria None.
Suitability Good at making an argument using evidence and analysing conflicting points of view.Enjoy reading.Strong in English language.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic or ‘A’ Level courses.
Elective History
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Criteria None.
Suitability Good at analysing and interpreting data, and seeing the interconnectedness of people and the environment. Enjoy field work.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic or ‘A’ Level courses.
Elective Geography
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Criteria At least a B4 in Sec 2 GEOG (Overall) and B4 in EL
Suitability Good at analysing and interpreting data, and seeing the interconnectedness of people and the environment. Enjoy field work.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic or ‘A’ Level courses.
Geography (Pure)
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Criteria At least C5 (55%) in Sec 2 MATH(Overall)
Final allocation based on merit of overall results
Suitability Systematic and analytical. Good language and mathematical ability.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic or ‘A’ Level courses.
Principles of Accounts
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Careers – Humanities/POA
• Accountant• Lawyer• Business
Management positions
• HR positions• Urban Town
Planner• Journalist
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Importance of Combined Humanities
MUST Count to go to JC / MI
Poly – MUST Count for - Humanities Courses, eg.
- TP & NP / Psychology Studies- NYP / Social Services (Social Work)
- Media & Design Related Courses, eg.- SP / Media & Communication- TP / Communications & Media
Management - Business Related Courses, eg.
- NYP & TP / Accounting & Finance- NYP / Marketing
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Criteria A pass in Sec 2 Art(Overall)
Suitability Appreciate the visual arts and has a keen eye for the aesthetics.Good time management and organisational skills for coursework.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic & ‘A’ Level courses or entry to Lasalle College of Arts and NAFA.Note: LaSalle/NAFA will require portfolio presentation.
Art
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Criteria A pass in Sec 2 D&T(Overall)
Suitability Enjoy research and analysis of real-life problems. Hands-on in making prototype.Good time management and organisational skills for coursework.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic & ‘A’ Level courses.
Design & Technology
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Highlights • Prepare students for 21st century skills using Design Thinking processes to help enhance creative, critical and inventive thinking.
• Use of SolidWorks software to design and model 3D prototypes
Advantage of Design & Technology
• A systematic learning process that all students can follow
• With good time management and project management skills, many students will excel
• Previous GCE ‘O’ and ‘N’ level results – close to 100% pass / at least 50% distinction
Design & Technology
Careers – D&T/Art• Architect• Product Designer• Media Producer• Civil engineering• Electrical engineering• Mechanical
engineering• Multimedia/Game
Designer
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Enrolment Enrolment will only take place at these timings: Sec 1-3: Term 1 Week 1-2 ,Term 2 Week 10
Suitability Students who are weak at MTL (D7 and below). Students will be counselled and their suitability assessed by teachers.
Venue for lessons
CL(B) lessons will be conducted in school.ML(B) lesson will be conducted in Language Centre (Bishan) – twice a week
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
MTL B grade can be accepted as meeting the minimum Mother Tongue requirement for JC, it cannot be used for the computation of points for JC admission.
Mother Tongue (Syllabus B)
PROCEDURE FOR SUBJECT COMBINATION OPTION
EXERCISE
21 OCT (TUE), 9am – 27 OCT (Mon), 4pmStudents to submit choice of subject combination via LMS
05 NOV (Wed), 2pmRelease of outcome of subject combination•Students can check via LMS or from noticeboard outside Main Staffroom
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PROCEDURE FOR SUBJECT COMBINATION OPTION
EXERCISE
05 NOV (Wed), 2pm – 07 NOV (Fri), 4pmAppeal for change of subject combination•via hardcopy form obtainable from LMS or General Office •Appeal form to be submitted to General Office by 4pm on 08 Nov
17 NOV (Mon), 2pmConfirmation of Subject Combination and Class for all Students•Students to check finalised list from School Noticeboard outside Main Staffroom
NOTEALLOCATION OF SUBJECT
COMBINATION IS BASED ON MERIT FIRST, FOLLOWED BY CHOICE.
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Note:
You are reminded to choose your subject combination wisely.
There is no guarantee of a subject combination of your choice.
If you do not submit your option online by 27 Oct, you will be assigned to any available subject combination.
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The Key Personnels
• Mr Leonard Tan Vice Principal• Mdm Siti Zaleha LH (English)• Mr Soh Chung Wei SH/Chinese Language• Miss Yue Yoke HarHOD/Data Management• Mr Chen Poh Keong HOD/Science• Mr Syed Faisal HOD/Humanities• Mr Chang Man HoHOD/Design &Technology• Mr Jay Lim Senior Teacher/Art
Thank you