[Vetted]Principal's Letter Term 1 2012 Sec4

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9 January 2012Dear Parents / Guardians

My warmest greetings to you. The new academic year has started and I would like to take thisopportunity to welcome all pupils back to school for another enriching year. This year, ourschool will be focusing on providing a values-centred education for your child/ward. We believethat building character is of utmost importance in nurturing a childs development. Thus, yourchild/ward will be engaged in programmes and activities that will not only widen his/her scope oflearning, but will also nurture his/her character development. We need your support especiallyin the character-building of our pupils.

Our schools vision is to develop A Learner and A Leader who is curious, reflective and self-directed. Apart from our comprehensive and holistic Instructional, CCA and Character Educationprogrammes, namely, Values and Ethics Education as well as Personal and Social EducationProgrammes (PSE), we have designed Habits of Mind lessons to equip students with thenecessary skills and competencies to face challenges in life. The 7 Habits which we arefocusing on include Questioning and Posing Problems, Persistence, Managing Impulsivity,Striving for Accuracy, Listening with Understanding and Empathy, Thinking Flexibly andApplying Past Knowledge to New Situations. These are very relevant skills and competenciesthat we hope to equip all students with.

We hope to build a strong partnership with you in nurturing your child/ward. We look forward toa meaningful collaboration with you. Thank you and may I wish you and your family a veryHappy New Year.

Major School Events/Activities and Public Holidays in Term 1

Date Event

Sat 14 Jan CCA Open House for Sec 1

Mon 23 Jan to Tue 24 Jan Chinese New Year HolidaysFri 10 Feb Meet The Principal Session (Sec 4/5)

Mon 13 Feb to Wed 22Feb

Common Test

Sat 25 Feb Meet The Principal Session (Sec 2NA and 3NA)Briefing for Overseas Cohort Camp (Sec 3 Parents)

Wed 7 Mar to Sun 11 Mar Cohort Camp for all levels

Sat 10 Mar to Sun 18 Mar March School Holidays

Yours Sincerely,

________________Mr Phua Huat ChuanPrincipal

= 50 Choa Chu KangNorth 5Singapore 689621Tel: 6765 3828Fax: 6765 3413Website: http://www.regentsec.moe.edu.sg


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Annex

1. Chinese New Year Celebrations

The Chinese New Year Celebrations will be held on Friday, 20th January 2012. Lessons will beon as usual for the first five periods of the day.

2. Cohort Camp 2012 (T1Wk10)

We will be organising Cohort Camps for all levels in Term 1. The rationale and objectives of thecamps are as follows:

Regent strongly believes that our students experiences at a camp will build theircharacter, boost their confidence and allow them to forge deeper friendships.

Aligned to our school vision of A Learner and A Leader, the Cohort Camp resolves toachieve our regent values of Repect, Integrity reSilence and Empathy (RISE), whilekeeping a global perspective. It is also part of leadership developmental framework toidentify and develop leaders willing to inspire others and to lead changes.

Level Secondary 1 Secondary 2 Secondary 3 Secondary 4

Our FocusLove Regent

I Love

Resilience

I Can

CulturalAwarenessEmpathyI Care

MotivationCareer Choices

AspirationProgram

Purpose Bonding Adventure InternationalizationCurriculum Design

Study CampCareers Day

Date

Duration

Venue

7th-9th March2012

3Days 2nights

In school

7th-9th March2012

3Days 2nights

SerimbunCampsite

7th-11th March2012

5Days 4nights

3NT- Sabah3NA- Hanoi

3E- Cambodia

7th-9th March2012

Day Camp

Various locations

3. RAINBOWS Program for SECONDARY 1 Students

This is a peer support group program that aims to facilitate the emotional healing from parentaldivorce or the death of a parent in the family. In 2012, the school will be implementing theRAINBOWS Program for Secondary 1 students from single parent families. A briefing will be

conducted for the students by the teachers-in-charge, Mdm Soh KC and Mdm Ong LK. After thebriefing, the RAINBOWS Program Consent Form will be given to you.

4. Special Needs Support

The school seeks to provide support for students who may need assistance in their academicpursuit. The students may have learning disabilities and/or psychological conditions (e.g.,Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder) and permanent physical disabilities (e.g., hearingimpairment, visual impairment, physical impairment) which may hinder their learning.

For Secondary 4 and 5 students who will be sitting for their GCE N or O Level examinations in

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2012, the school can put up an application for special arrangements during the examination(e.g., assistance in color recognition for candidates with visual color deficiency or extra time forcandidates with learning disabilities). Please forward the relevant medical and/or psychologicalreports to the Form Teacher 13 January 2012 (Friday). Failure to do so may deprive your childof the opportunity to receive special assistance during the national examination.

5. Outdoor Learning Programme for Secondary One to Secondary Three pupils

This curriculum innovation seeks to take pupils learning outdoors, to make learning moremeaningful for our pupils. This will be a collaboration between departments and project taskswill be designed by teachers to suit the various learning needs of the pupils. Through ourProblem Based Learning approach, we aspire to develop every pupil into a learner and a leader.The venues for the programme are as follows:

Stream/Levelinvolved

Venue of trip Subjects involved

Sec1NT, 2NT and 3NT

Various Venues All subjects

Sec 1 Exp Environmental Science @Sungei Buloh

Chemistry and Biology

Sec 1Exp and 1NA Singapore River(Wireless Interactive Trail)

D&T, History, MotherTongue

Sec 2ExpSungei Buloh

(Partnership with NationalParks)

Geography, Science, Art

Sec 2NABollywood Veggies A&I, Geography, English

Sec 3 Exp and 3NA Revenue Building Maths, Social Studies, POA,English

Sec 3 Exp, 3NA and 3NT InternationalizationProgramme to Hanoi,

Cambodia, Sabah

Humanities, English, A&I,Science

6. Partnership with National Parks

We have established a new partnership with National Parks this year. The purpose of thispartnership is to create a learning environment for pupils which is authentic, for pupils to makethe links between theory and real-life experience, hence, make learning come alive. This isdone by:

designing collaborative, experiential and innovative outdoor lessons.

developing self-directed, curious and reflective learners who appreciate the importantrole of protecting the environment.

providing opportunities for pupils to lead and inspire the rest of the school, communityand nation by sharing their learning.

We will be working with staff from NParks to develop a new Nature Trail at the Sungei BulohNature Park for pupils, visitors and tourists. We would like to invite interested parents to join us.If you are keen to partner with us in this new initiative, please contact my HOD in charge, MrsSheree Chong, at [email protected].

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7. AcE* Programme for graduating pupils

The school AcE* Programme is specially designed and planned to provide a holistic approachthat integrates both the cognitive and affective domains. Through this programme, we hope tonurture our pupils in the graduating classes to be both a learner and a leader. The programmecomprises of 5 broad areas: Instructional Programme (IP), i-Care, i-Can, Career Guidance (CG)and Home-School Link.

During the first Meet-the-Principal Session in February for graduating classes, we will besharing the following with parents/guardians - the details of the AcE* Programme, the currentSec 4 & 5 cohort performance in 2011 and your role as parents in helping your child during thiscritical year. Your support and partnership with the school is important to help us maximize thefull potential of your child/ward.

We will be conducting structured supplementary/remedial lessons and mock exams for ourgraduating pupils starting from Term 1, Week 2. Please refer to the schedule below.

Please ensure that your child/ward attends these lessons after curriculum time to better prepareyour child/ward for the O or N level examinations.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FOR 4NA/4E/5N GRADUATING CLASSESAFTER CURRICULUM TIME 2012 - Term 1 & 2 (before CCA stand-down)

DayOdd Weeks

(Term 1 - Wk 3, 5, 7, 9)(Term 2 Wk 1, 3)

Even Weeks(Term 1 - Wk 2, 4, 6, 8)

(Term 2 Wk 2,4)

Time Mode

OddWeeks

EvenWeeks

Mon 4E/5NA Humanities(SS/Geo/Hist/POA)

All 4Exp EL 1.50pm2.40pm(50min)

A D

All 5NA Add Math C & A*

5NA A&I Coursework(selected students)

Course-work

Tue5NA EL 5NA MT 3.00pm4.00pm

(1 hr)D A

ALL 4Exp & 5NA A&I(D&T/Art/F&N Coursework)

4.00pm 6pm(2 hr) Coursework

2.40pm 6.00pmLunch break will begiven in groups by

A&I teachers

Class 4-7Pure Chemistry

Class 4-7Add Math

3.00pm 4.00pm(*1hr)

B & A C & A

Wed 4E/5N/4NA

Mathematics

All 4E/4NA SciencePhy/Bio Wk 2, 6

Chem Wk 4, 8

1.50pm2.40pm(*50min)

C & A* B & A*

All 5NA ScienceChem Wk 2, 6

Phy/Bio Wk 4, 8

Class 4-7 Pure SciBio Wk 2, 6Phy Wk 4, 8

ThuMock Exam

EL (Wk 2, 9), Math (Wk 4, 6),Sci (Wk 5 Phy/Bio, Wk 3 - Chem)

(part of CA1 marks)

3.00pm 4.45pm(1h 30min/1h 45min)

Own classrooms

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DayOdd Weeks

(Term 1 - Wk 3, 5, 7, 9)(Term 2 Wk 1, 3)


(Term 2 Wk 2,4)

Time Mode

OddWeeks

EvenWeeks

Fri4E Mother Tongue (CL/TL) 12.30pm 1.30pm A

4E Mother Tongue (ML) 2.15pm 3.15pm

4E/5N A&I (D&T/Art/F&N Coursework)(selected students)

2.15pm 6.00pm Coursework

Legend:* Ending time may be later for pupils who are not involved in CCA.A. Remedial for selected pupilsB. Supplementary Lesson for whole classC. Focus Revision for whole classD. Timed Practice for whole class

Lunch Time :2.40pm to 3pm (Mon, Wed);2.30pm to 3pm (Tue & Thu);1.30pm to 2.00pm (Fri)

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FOR 4NT & 4NA [Classes 4-1, 4-2, 4-3]

REMEDIAL LESSONS FOR SELECTED STUDENTSGRADUATING CLASSES AFTER CURRICULUM TIME 2012

Term 1 & 2 (before CCA stand-down)

DayOdd Weeks

(Term 1 - Wk 3, 5, 7, 9)(Term 2 Wk 1, 3)


(Term 2 Wk 2,4)

Time Mode

OddWeeks

EvenWeeks

Mon 4NA MT4NA Science

Chem Wk 2, 6Phy/Bio Wk 4, 8

1.50pm2.40pm(50min)

A

Tue 4NA EL 4NA Humanities 3.00pm4.00pm(1 hr)

A

Coursework

Wed4NA/4NT MathematicsExpress Mathematics

Express SciencePhy/Bio Wk 2, 6Chem Wk 4, 8

1.50pm2.40pm(50min)

A & C A

Thu 4NA & 4NT A&I(F&N/D&T/Art)

2.40pm 6.00pmLunch break will

be given in

groups by A&Iteachers

Coursework

Fri 4E/5N A&I (D&T/Art/F&N Coursework)(selected students)

2.15pm 6.00pm

Lunch Time :2.40pm to 3pm (Mon, Wed);2.30pm to 3pm (Tue & Thu);1.30pm to 2.00pm (Fri)

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8. Forging Partnerships with Parents

Through the Meet-the-Principal Sessions (MPS), we hope to:

forge partnerships with parents to identify their expectations

inform parents on the schools programmes

collaborate with parents to provide the best possible support for their children to realisetheir aspirations

TERM ONE

Term 1, Week 2Focus: Character &Citizenship developmenti/c: Mr Alan Choo

14 January(Saturday)

Sec 1 Parents9am-10am: Address by Principal andHOD/CCA10am-1pm: CCA Open House

Term 1, Week 4Focus: A* AcademicProgrammei/c: Mrs Lau

10 February(Friday)

Sec4/5 parents (6pm-7pm)

Parent Teacher Conference (7pm-9pm)

Term 1, Week 8Focus: Update on NA

programmei/c: Ms Tan HY & Mr ThomasTan

25 February

(Saturday)

Sec 2NA & Sec 3NA Parents

(9am-10am)

Term 1, Week 8Focus: InternationalizationProgrammei/c: Mdm Salha

Sec3Parents(1030am-1230pm)

TERM TWO

Term 2, Week 2Focus: Streamingi/c: Ms Su Rui Yi & Ms Lee Yee Ying

31 March (Saturday)Sec 2 parents(9am-1130am)

Term 2, Week 10

Focus: Academic Performance - Anupdate based on SA1i/c: Mrs Lau

24 May (Thursday)

Sec 4/5 parents

(6pm-7pm)Parent Teacher Conference(7pm-9pm)

Term 2, Week 10Focus: Academic Performance - Anupdate based on SA 1i/c: Mrs Lau

25 May (Friday)Sec 1-3 parentsParent Teacher Conference(8am 4pm)

Please complete the acknowledgement slip below and return it to your childs Form Teacher byFriday 13 January 2012.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP - Letter from the Principal (Term 1 / 2012)

I, * Mr / Mrs / Ms .. , Parent / Guardian

of .. of Sec .., acknowledge that I have

read and taken note of the details of the Letter from the Principal (Term 1 / 2012) dated 9 Jan

2012.

.. ....Signature of Parent Date * delete where appropriate

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[Vetted]Principal's Letter Term 1 2012 Sec4