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Sec 3 Meet-Parents-SessionPrincipal’s Briefing
26 May 2012
OUR BRAND OF EDUCATION
Our Brand of EducationOur Mission
Empowering Lives, Transforming our FutureWe empower Teck Whyeans to create
opportunities for themselves and others in the future by equipping them with the 21st century values, skills and knowledge.
We help them discover their passion and purpose in life
and develop strength of character to succeed
despite challenges
We can make a difference
Our Brand of Education
Our Vision
A Community of Future-ready LearnersWho Lead, Serve and Achieve
Through a culture of collaboration, a mindset of
excellence and a spirit of lifelong learning, we aspire to be a community of Teck
Whyeans ready for the future,
as we lead with conviction, serve with compassion and
achieve with confidence.
The New Paper, July 21, 2011
We can make a difference!
School Theme 2011 - 2012
R + I + S = E Resilience: Always trying; not giving up when
faced with challenges Integrity: Knowing and doing what is right Synergy: Working as a team; respecting
different perspectives, strengths and talents Excellence: A journey of continuous
improvement as well as a destination of achievements
I Can Excel!
Student performance: GCE N-Level Examination 2011
Passes DistinctionsBetter/Equal National Average
N(A): 8 subjects(EL, Maths, Science,
MTL, D&T, F&N)
N(T): 8 subjects (EL, MTL, CPA, EBS,
D&T, FS)
N(A): 5 subjects(EL, Maths, Science,
MTL, D&T, F&N)
N(T): 5 subjects (EL, MTL, CPA, EBS,
D&T, FS)
Better/Equal 2010 performance
N(A): 5 subjectsN(T): 7 Subjects
N(A): 2 subjectsN(T): 7 Subjects
ST2:
Learn
ing
ou
r Focu
s
Student performance: GCE N-Level Examination 2011
4N(A) Top StudentsPoh Jia Hui (4E): 5 Grade 1sLee Yi Ling (4G): 5 distinctionsSean Lim En Wei (4F): 5 distinctionsLee Wei Ping Joyce (4G): 4 distinctionsChua Ee Ting (4E): 4 distinctionsJolin Pek Si Min (4E): 4 distinctions
ST2:
Learn
ing
ou
r Focu
s
Student performance: GCE N-Level Examination 2011
4N(T) Top StudentsChiang Jun Ming (4I): 4 ‘A’s, 1 ‘B’, Grade 2 for
N(A) MathsTan Shi Hui (4I): 4 ‘A’s, 1 ‘B’Carine Ng Jia Yin (4I): 4 ‘A’s
ST2:
Learn
ing
ou
r Focu
s
Student performance: GCE O-Level Examination 2011
Passes DistinctionsBetter/Equal National Average
4 Exp: 7 subjects(Science, D&T, F&N,
MTL)
4 Exp: 5 subjects(MTL, D&T, F&N)
5NA: 9 subjects(Science, Maths, A
Maths, CH, MTL, Art, D&T, F&N)
5NA: 4 subjects(CH, TL, D&T, F&N)
Better/Equal 2010 performance
4 Exp: 10 subjects5NA: 8 subjects
4 Exp: 7 subjects5NA: 7 subjects
ST2:
Learn
ing
ou
r Focu
s
Student performance: GCE O-Level Examination 2011
4 Express Top StudentsElaine Tan Hui Zhi (4A): 6 distinctionsLee Feifei (4B): 6 distinctionsFuh Ling Huey (4B): 6 distinctionsLim Yun Zhen Stella (4B): 5 distinctionsSoo Guan Roo (4B): 5 distinctionsWang Shi Wen Celine (4B): 5 distinctionsNeo Shi Yi (4B): 5 distinctionsNg Jia Lam Sherman (4B): 5 distinctions
ST2:
Learn
ing
ou
r Focu
s
Student performance: GCE O-Level Examination 2011
5 N(A) Top Students Tan Yan You (5A): 5 distinctionsWong Yong-Zhi Erwin (5A): 5 distinctionsMuhammad Hanifa (5B): 4 distinctionsEric Peh Zheng Wei (5B): 4 distinctionsLiang Jingjing (5A): 4 distinctionsS
T2:
Learn
ing
ou
r Focu
s
2009 2010 2011
TWSS Expected
Positive value-add!
Student performance: GCE O-Level Examination 2011
L1B5 aggregate (4 Express) L1B4 aggregate (5N)
2009 2010 2011
TWSS Expected
Positive value-add!
Value-added Results since 2010
ST2: Learning our Focus
2011: Achievement Award (Academic Value-added) for
2010 4 Exp Results
2011: Achievement Award (Academic Value-added) for
2010 5 N(A) Results
2010: Achievement Award (Academic Value-added) for
2009 4 Exp Results
2012: Achievement Award (Academic Value-added) for
2011 4 Exp Results
2012: Achievement Award (Academic Value-added) for
2011 5 N(A) Results
1st time in Band 5 of School Achievement Table
for Normal Course!
2nd Sustained Achievement Award (Sports)
for outstanding achievements in Hockey & Floorball from 2008 - 2010
1st Sustained Achievement Award (Sports)
for outstanding achievements in Hockey & Floorball from 2007 - 2009
3rd Sustained Achievement Award (Sports)
for outstanding achievements in Hockey & Floorball from 2009 - 2011
Hockey Floorball Archery
2008B Boys: 1st C Girls: 1st, C Boys: 4th 2009B Girls: 2nd C Girls: 3rd, C Boys: 2nd 2010B Girls: 1st C Girls: 1st 2011B Girls: 1st, B Boys: 2nd C Girls: 2nd 2012B Girls: 1st C Div: ongoing
2008B Girls: 3rd
C Girls: 1st 2009B Girls: 4th 2010B Girls: 2nd
C Girls: 3rd
2011B Girls: 1st C Girls: 4th 2012B Girls: 2nd
C Div: ongoing
2011B Girls: 1st
B Boys: 2nd
C Girls: 1st
C Boys: 2nd
2012Ongoing
School Focus 2011 - 2012
See and make connections between subjects, activities, programmes and real life to make learning meaningful and enjoyable
Work with teachers and with one another to achieve and excel
Connecting to Learn,
Collaborating to Achieve
Mrs Shirley TeoWinner of the Inspiring Teacher of English Award 2011
Mdm Grace TanWinner of the Inspiring Chinese Language Teacher Award 2012
( 全国模范 华文教师奖 )
Winners of the 2012 Caring
Teacher Awards (school level)
Mr Gideon YongVice Principal 1
Mr Michael TanVice Principal 2
Mrs Soh Siow Tin
School Staff Developer
Mrs Vena FooHOD Humanities
Mdm Tong Wee Heng
HOD Maths
Mr Alwin NjooHOD Science
The TWSS Team
Mr Ng Chor TanHOD PE & CCA
Mr Kelvin CheokHOD Pupil
Management
Ms Deborah TanHOD Pupil
Development
Mrs Shirley Teo Dean (Curriculum)
HOD EL
The TWSS Team
Mr Rahmat Hassan
SH Aesthetics
Mr Aidil SharilSH PE/CCA
Mr Yusman Ithnin, SH
ICT
Ms Shafillah BegumSH F&N
Ms Ng Shu WenLH Science
Ms Tan Pin YinHOD MTL
Mr KrishnamoorthySH TL
Mdm Nurulazmi Manan, SH ML
Mrs RizalHOD ICT
Mr Alvin TayHOD Art & Design
Ms Safiah Rais
LH EL
The TWSS Team
Mdm Lim Bee Buat
Senior Tr EL
Mdm Lye EngSenior Tr CL
Ms Elodie SngSH/Social Studies
Mdm Mary KatruSenior Tr Maths
Mrs Ong LeeChoo
Senior Tr F&N
Ms Charlene
YangCounsellor
Mr Mark Brosas
Counsellor
Mr Dave Goh
Admin Mgr 1
Mr Alan Wong
Admin Mgr 2
Mr Tan Boon PengOps Mgr
The TWSS Sec 3 Team
Ang WeiqiFT 3A
Teo Yen Peng FT 3A
Stephanie OngFT 3B
Lai Yin FongFT 3C
Amal HayatiFT 3C
Trevor LeeFT 3D
MohamedFT 3D
Chrystal TanFT 3E
Lilian LiFT 3E
The TWSS Sec 3 Team
Fong Peng LiFT 3F
SumarniFT 3F
IdayuFT 3G
Low JingxianFT 3G
Sheryl ChongFT 3H
Ong Min SingFT 3H
The Post-Secondary Education Landscape
Junior College (2 yrs) or
Centralised Institute
(3 yrs) GCE A-Levels
Sec 5N
University Degree
GCE N-Level Examination
Special/Express Course (Sec 1 – 4)
Normal (Academic) / Normal (Technical) Course (Sec 1 – 4)
Institute of Technical
Education (1 - 2 yrs)
Nitec/Higher Nitec
Polytechnic
(3 yrs)
Diploma
GCE O-Level Examination
(DSA) (DSA)
CCAs can
help you!
Flexibility for N(A) students
New pathways to polytechnic
There are many
opportunities to go to poly
from ITE
Direct Entry to Higher Nitec for N(A) students
Direct Entry to Higher Nitec
A high % of graduates obtained employment within 3 months from graduation or completion of full-time NS, with mean salary of $1,400 (ITE 2009 Graduate Employment Survey)
Higher Nitec Course Employment Rate
Mean Gross Salary
Biotechnology 81% $1,490Paramedic & Emergency Care 94% $1,870
Business Studies (Sport Management) 100% $1,510
Electronics Engineering 89% $1,500Information Technology 89% $1,430Electrical Engineering 91% $1,460
Mechanical Engineering 87% $1,480
Pupils’ Aspirations
JC (%)
Poly (%)
ITE (%) Others (%)
3 Exp 32.4 66.5 0 1.2
3 N(A) 5.4 85.1 6.8 2.7
3 N(T) 0.0 17.6 76.5 5.9
Are they ready for their future?
(1 = Strongly Disagree; 4: Strongly Agree) 3EXP 3NA 3NT
I am aware of my abilities and interests. 3.04 2.93 3.09
I am aware of the kinds of careers which can match my interests and needs.
2.91 2.93 2.97
I know what careers are available in my interest and ability areas. 2.86 2.88 2.94
I know the entry requirements for the careers that I am interested in. 2.79 2.73 2.91
I am able to make decisions about my future career. 2.84 2.77 3.15
I know how to prepare for careers in which I am interested. 2.87 2.83 3.12
Entering a Junior College/MIEntry criteria:
L1-R5 (JC) L1-R4 (MI)
First Langua
ge
5 Relevant subjects
4 Relevant subjects
EL/Higher MTL
3 subjects: Humanities/
Mathematics/Science2 other subjects
(except CCA)
2 subjects: Humanities/
Mathematics/Science2 other subjects
(except CCA)
Entering JC/MI
2011 Cut-off Points for some JCs
Average subject grade: A2 to B3
JC Arts ScienceAnderson 10 8
Innova 20 20Jurong 14 15Pioneer 16 16
Entering a polytechnicEntry criteria:
EL-R2-B2English
Language
Group 1 of relevant
subjects (R1)
Group 2 (R2)
Compulsory Humanities / Media (A):Art, Combined
HumanitiesBusiness/ Science / Engineering courses
(B/C/D): E Maths or A Maths
(A) & (B): Art, D&T,
F&N, Maths, CH,
POA(C) & (D):
D&T, Science,
F&N
2 Best subjects
2 other subjects
(except CCA)
Entering a polytechnic
2011 Cut-off Points for some coursesNP: Biomedical Science – 9NP: Accountancy – 11NP: Aerospace Technology – 12NP: Child Psychology & Early Childhood – 11SP: Biotechnology – 10SP: Business Admin – 12SP: Media & Communication – 12
Average subject grade: A2 to B3
Entering ITE Higher Nitec
Entry criteria (O-level results):
EL-B4 or EL-R1-B3 or EL-R2-B2EL R1 R2
Compulsory E Maths, A Maths or
POA
R1: E Maths or A Maths
R2: Science or D&T
B4 B3 B2
Any subject (except CCA)
Any subject (except CCA)
Any subject (except CCA)
Progressing to 5N(A) & Direct Entry to Higher Nitec
Entry criteria (N-level results):
EL-Maths-B3 ≤ 19
* Direct Entry to Polytechnic (Poly Foundation Programme): EL-Maths-B3 ≤ 11
(see http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp/)
EL Best 3 subjectsCompulsory
Any N-level subject (CCA
excluded)Maths
Compulsory
ITE Direct Entry to Higher Nitec
Higher Nitec Cut-off Points 2010 (N-level EMB3)Hospitality: 14Leisure/Travel: 15Business Studies: 15Mechatronics/ IT: 18Electrical Engineering: 19
N(A) Entry to Nitec 3 N-level passes, including EL and Maths Cut-off points 2010
Aerospace: 4Baking/Food Studies: 6 – 7Fitness/Service: 9Digital animation: 10ICT: 12
Sec 3 Mid-year ResultsClass Subject Analysis
Class Strongest Subjects Weakest Subjects
3A Maths, Biology, CH EL, A Maths, Chemistry
3B Science, D&T/F&N, ML EL, A Maths, Maths, CL
3C Science, POA EL, Maths, CH
3D ML, Art/D&T EL, Maths, Science
3E ML, F&N EL, CL, Maths, CH
Sec 3 Mid-year ResultsClass Subject Analysis
Class Strongest Subjects Weakest Subjects
3F Science, POA EL, Maths, CH
3G ML EL, CH, Maths
3H Maths, Science Art, CPA
Term 1 & 2
LessonsMotivation& Study Skills workshopsComplete
syllabus, class tests
Evening Revision
ProgMid-year Exams
June holidaysO-level
MTL Exams
Complete Art/D&T/
F&N Coursewor
k
Term 3Complete syllabus / Intensive RevisionO/N-level
Oral / Listening CompreEvening Revision
ProgPrelim Exams
Sep hols: N-level
Term 4Prelim Exams
cont’d
Intensive Coaching
Evening RevisionO/N-level
Practical & Written Exams
The O-level/N-level examination is a 2-year journey
2013 timeline
At most 7 months to complete syllabus!
ST2: Learning our Focus
Special support for Sec 3 studentsNew timetable structureMotivation & study skills workshops
(Term 1 - 2)Academic Support Programme (ASP)
Afternoon Remedial (term time)June & Nov extended programme** A reminder not to book overseas holidays immediately when school term ends in Oct.
Upper Sec Timetable
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
0730 - 0735 FLAG-RAISING, SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM, PLEDGE-TAKING0735 - 0800 DEAR Programme [Silent Reading]0800 - 0850
LESSONS0850 - 09400940 - 10301030 - 1100 RECESS1100 - 1150
LESSONS1150 – 1240
1240 - 1330 LESSONSAssembly / FT contact time
COMMON TEST
LESSONS
1330 - 1400 LUNCH1400 – 1450 Afternoon lessons, ASP
Afternoon lessons, ASP
CCA1450 – CCA
New! 50-min periods to provide more flexibility and improve engagement
Parents: You can help your child
Discuss these questions with your childWhere he/she would like to go after secondary
school? (JC/MI/Poly/ITE, which course)• Check out poly websites or MOE website
(http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/)What he/she needs to get there? (entry criteria)
• Tip: EL & Maths are critical and different courses require different compulsory subjects
What to work on this year?• Tip: Identify weak subjects which can be useful for
entry to desired course
Parents: You can help your child
Support your childAttendance: Be present and punctualAttention: Help him/her get enough sleep so that
he/she can focus on learningAttitude: Foster habits of self-discipline and consistent
work, e.g. completing homework, constant practice
Name PSLE JAE L1R4 AttendanceStudent A 169 7 189Student B 135 10 189Student C 174 34 180Student D 181 33 174
Key to success: Work consistently
The Sunday Times, 2 Jan 2011
Develop good habits
I am working part-time during term time.3EXP 3NA 3NT5.8% 8.1% 5.9%
I usually sleep _______________ every weekday.
% before 10pm
% between 10pm - 11pm
% between 11pm - 12 midnight
% after midnight
3EXP 8.1 36.4 39.3 16.23NA 13.5 41.9 33.8 10.83NT 0 41.2 38.2 20.6
Develop good habits
I start preparation for common tests and examinations __
% 1 day before
or the night before
% at least 1 week
before
% at least 2 weeks before
% at least 1 month before
3EXP 11.0 38.2 30.1 20.83NA 12.2 48.6 28.4 10.83NT 14.7 38.2 32.4 14.7
Character-building at Teck Whye Secondary SchoolSimple and basic habits like being punctual, paying attention in lessons, revising my work, respecting teachers and following their advice made all the difference to me.
Syasya RifqahThe New Paper School Sports Star 2011 Award Winner
“It is the little things and habits of punctuality, paying
attention and being respectful that matters when it comes to
being successful.”
Developing 21st century learners
Student learning: Talent & Interest Development Our students at the
iChef Cooking Competition
Art & Design
Mentoring Programm
e
Sec 3 Science Enrichment
ST2: Learning our Focus
ST2: Learning our Focus
Student learning: Design thinking in action
Character & Leadership Development
Se
c 3
Adve
ntur
e ca
mp
Le
ader
ship
trai
ning
Values in Action:Serving the Community
ST3: Students our Future
Zaobao & Straits Times (Aug 3, 2011) Southwest Mural of
Love project
SW CDC’s Let's Paint Homes!
Overseas CIP in Batam
Overseas Partnerships: Enriching Learning and Making New Friends
ST4: Partners our Support
Seojae Middle School, South Korea
Singapore-Hong Kong Exchange Programme
School/CME values
SE competencies
Sec 1:Empoweri
ng Self
Sec 2:Connecti
ng with Others
Sec 3:Collaborating
with Community
Sec 4/5:Transformi
ng the Future
The Next Lap: Character & Citizenship
Education
Developmental Themesby level to inculcate CCE
values, skills, competencies, habitudes and NE messages
Pupil Management Strong emphasis on building a respectful learning
environment: Pupil Management team working with teachers to support pupils
Mr Kelvin CheokHOD/PM
Express LM
Mdm Tan Yoke HongMs Teo Yen PengExpress ALM
Mdm IdayuN(A) ALM
Mr WafiN(T) member
Mr Foo Sek JinLower Sec N(A) LM
Mr Jack HoUpp Sec N(A) &
N(T) LM
Pupil Management
Minor offences ConsequencesSkipping lessons or school activitiesTruancy or leaving school without permissionVandalism / damage of school property
After-school Detention
Make restitution/compensation
Major offences ConsequencesCheating, forgeryDefiance to teachersFighting, bullying, riotingPossession of weaponsSmokingGamblingOther criminal offences
Verbal / Written Apology (private / public)DetentionIn-house Suspension & Suspension from SchoolCaning (class / office / school)Community Service & special ProjectsSelf-Reflection & CounselingReferral to external agencies, e.g. police
Pupil Management
The ‘Yellow Slip’ system: after-school detentionImproper attire & appearanceEntering class late or absence from lessonsDisruptive behaviour in class
OthersHandphone policy: Strictly disallowed during
lessonsLate-coming: detention; more serious
consequences for late-coming after 8 am
Strong partnership between school & parents
Check your child/ward’s Student Handbook regularly as it contains
Goals & targets set by your child/wardRecord of CIP, leadership training and service (pg 51 – 52)Record of homework & comments by teachers (pg 74 onwards)
Building strong partnerships with parents
Check out the school website or join us on Facebook!www.teckwhyesec.sg
Thank for your partnership & support in buildingA Community of Future-ready Learners
who Lead, Serve & Achieve