Discover Victoria Discover You ● VCA VCA Integrated Integrated Programme Programme
SOCIAL INNOVATOR SOCIAL INNOVATOR PASSIONATE LEARNER PASSIONATE LEARNER Social Innovator Social Innovator • Empathises and feels for social issues • Challenges the process produce innovative solutions • Leads with compassion Passionate Learner Passionate Learner • Is curious about the world • Seeks interconnectedness and mastery in both the sciences and humanities • Possesses personal voice to advance learning Discover Victoria Discover You
Who Should Apply Who Should Apply A mbiguity B old C ollaborative D riven Discover Victoria Discover You
Victoria Victoria -Cedar Alliance Cedar Alliance Joint Activities Joint Activities • CCA s • Student Leadership • Talent Development • Joint Programmes e.g. Orientation, Science Explore, SG50 celebrations Discover Victoria Discover You
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The Victorian The Victorian • I ntellectual potential and ability • C ommitted to excellence and willing to work hard (Nil Sine Labore) • A passion for life and learning • L eadership potential with the commitment to serve others • W illingness to give back to the community Discover Victoria Discover You
Discover Victoria Discover You ● Partnership Partnership with with Parents Parents
Keeping in touch with you Keeping in touch with you 1. Level 1-4 Parent-Teacher M eeting (PTM ) – Beginning of the Year (Jan) – Last day of School, Term 2 (all parents) – Last day of School, Term 4 (selected parents) 2. Form Teachers 3. Letter to Parents (Termly) 4. Learning M anagement System (LM S) 5. Parents Gateway 6. SM S 7. W ebsite 8. Facebook Discover Victoria Discover You
Keeping In Touch with You Keeping In Touch with You Website: Website: www.victoria.moe.edu.sg www.victoria.moe.edu.sg Facebook Facebook www.facebook.com/ www.facebook.com/ victoriaschoolsingapore victoriaschoolsingapore Instagram Instagram @victoriaschoolsingapore @victoriaschoolsingapore Discover Victoria Discover You
Our Partner: VSPSG VSPSG Our Partner: • Coffee Talks • Principal’s Sharing at annual AGM • Workshops for parents
Discover Victoria Discover You ● Regional Regional Studies Studies Programme Programme
What What is is RSP? RSP? RSP (2008) consists of RSP (2008) consists of TWO TWO components: components: 1. 1. Language Language (Bahasa Indonesia) (Bahasa Indonesia) 1. 1. Enrichment Enrichment (Understanding Southeast Asia) (Understanding Southeast Asia) Discover Victoria Discover You
MOE’s MOE’s Rationale Rationale • Promote an understanding and appreciation of the dynamism and diversity of the region. • Nurture Singaporeans who are comfortable operating in the region. Discover Victoria Discover You
Eligibility Eligibility for for RSP RSP • Open to: – Integrated Programme (IP) – O Level Express • For students who are not offering M alay as their M TL. Discover Victoria Discover You
To encourage students To encourage students to offer RSP… to offer RSP… • Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded per cohort of students. • The scholarships will cover – A school fee subsidy; – A n annual allowance of $1000 per annum; and – Sponsorship for regional immersion programme. Discover Victoria Discover You
To encourage students To encourage students to offer RSP… to offer RSP… For O Level students, • 2 bonus points will be given to RSP students who obtain a grade of A 1-C6 for Bahasa Indonesia • It can be counted in-lieu-of a Humanities subject in their L1R5 score. Discover Victoria Discover You
RSP RSPin in VS VS Language Language • Bahasa Indonesia Lessons - 5 periods per week • Listening, conversing, reading and writing Regional Studies Enrichment Regional Studies Enrichment • Understanding Southeast A sia (USEA ) – 2 periods per week • Cultural Camp & local learning journeys • Overseas Immersion Programme Discover Victoria Discover You
RSP RSPin in VS VS is is… E xperience with interests D evelop through interaction G row through involvement E xcel with insights Discover Victoria Discover You
To To find find out out more more … • RSP counter in School Hall – For application – For more information and queries *Interviews will be held when school reopens. Discover Victoria Discover You
Discover Victoria Discover You ● Art Art Elective Elective Programme Programme
Why AEP? Dreams Curriculum Aptitude
Join AEP… Join AEP… Because you want to: Because you want to: • Develop your artistic and creative talent Develop your artistic and creative talent • Befriend and grow with artistic and Befriend and grow with artistic and creative people creative people • Continue to enjoy art because art is very Continue to enjoy art because art is very meaningful to you meaningful to you • Pursue Art beyond VS Pursue Art beyond VS (e.g. H2 Art at VJC) (e.g. H2 Art at VJC) • Find out if you are suitable for a career in Find out if you are suitable for a career in the creative industry the creative industry *Do sign up today to indicate your interest. *Do sign up today to indicate your interest. *Also, join us for a guided tour to the AEP rooms today *Also, join us for a guided tour to the AEP rooms today (immediately after the Registration Day programme ends) (immediately after the Registration Day programme ends) Discover Victoria Discover You
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Sec/Year 4 Sec/Year 4 Discover Victoria Discover You
Curriculum Curriculum Art Making Art Making Art Criticism Art Criticism • Drawing, painting, sculpting, • Study of V isual A rts photography, etc. • A pproaching, interpreting and evaluating • Express your personal ideas, concepts, works of art thoughts, feelings, etc. • A ppreciating others’ ideas, concepts, thoughts, feelings, etc. Discover Victoria Discover You
Assessment Assessment Paper Description Exam Duration Weighting Requirement Computing the Higher Art grade: 1 Coursework 6-8 months 60% Compulsory • Distinction: A1 or A2 in each of the 3 papers • Merit: B3-C6 in each of the 3 papers 2 Drawing & Painting (D&P) 3 hours Choose one out of OR 40% the two papers • No grade: D7–F9 in one or more papers. Grade given reflects Study of Visual Arts (SOVA) 2 hours 3 as ‘ Higher Art’ may still be counted as a Humanities subject. 4 Visual Arts Task (VAT) 2-3 months Independent Compulsory Discover Victoria Discover You
Aptitude Aptitude An AEP student… An AEP student… • A lways has interesting ideas about what/how to make art • A lways interested to look at art and takes the initiative to seek out art and new ways of making art • Is excited about producing art • Can work for hours on making an artwork great (not hobby art; very demanding) • Looks forward to A EP lessons (not bothered by the 4 -year commitment) Selection Test Selection Test • Conducted as part of the Orientation Programme Discover Victoria Discover You
For students and parents interested to find out more about A EP and M EP, please come to the A EP booth to look for Mr Heng Swee Kiang Mr Heng Swee Kiang or Mr Joel Yeo Mr Joel Yeo . Discover Victoria Discover You
Discover Victoria Discover You ● Student Student Matters Matters Ms Fadhilah Roslan, Year Head/Level 1 Ms Fadhilah Roslan, Year Head/Level 1
Welcome to Welcome to Victoria School! Victoria School! 1. Expectations of a V ictorian ▪ Grooming and Conduct 2. Learning as a V ictorian ▪ Sec 1 Curriculum ▪ CCA ▪ Timetable 3. Preparing your child for Secondary 1 4. Key upcoming events in January 2020 5. A dministrative matters Discover Victoria Discover You
Grooming and Conduct Grooming and Conduct
A Gentleman’s Appearance A Gentleman’s Appearance Attire
A Gentleman’s Appearance A Gentleman’s Appearance Attire
A Gentleman’s Appearance A Gentleman’s Appearance
A Gentleman’s Appearance A Gentleman’s Appearance Grooming
A Gentleman’s Appearance A Gentleman’s Appearance Atte ndanc e
A Gentleman’s Behaviour A Gentleman’s Behaviour Attitude
Secondary 1 Curriculum Secondary 1 Curriculum Other Programmes Other Programmes Core curriculum Core curriculum 1. English Language 1. Regional Studies Programme (RSP 2. English Literature 2. Art Elective Programme (AEP) 3. Mother Tongue Language/ 3. Music Elective Programme (MEP) Higher Mother Tongue Language 4. Malay Studies Programme (MSP) 4. Mathematics 5. Science (Bio , Chem & Phy) 6. History 7. Geography 8. Food & Consumer Science 9. Art & Design Co-curriculum Co curriculum 1. Character & Leadership Education 2. Physical Education 3. Music Discover Victoria Discover You
1:1 Computing Programme 1:1 Computing Programme • From Term 2, 2020 • Sec/Y r 1 students are encouraged to bring a Personal Learning Device (PLD) for learning in class. • Creating authentic learning opportunities • Equipping students with 21st Century Competencies • https://tinyurl.com/vs1to1enquiry Discover Victoria Discover You
Social Innovation Social Innovation Project (SIP) Project (SIP) • Focus on student’s development as socially responsible citizens and how they can contribute meaningfully to the community. • Students are encouraged to identify authentic needs in the community, understand issues associated with the needs, and initiate action. Discover Victoria Discover You
CCA Timing and Days CCA Timing and Days ▪ M ost CCA s are on Mon, Wed and/or Fri. Some CCA s are on Tues, Thur and/or Sat due to coaching and/or venue constraints ▪ Each CCAsession ranges from 2 hours to 3.5 hours ▪ The earliest start time for CCA s is usually 2.30pm and the latest end time is no later than 7.00pm Discover Victoria Discover You
Sample Secondary 1 Timetable (before recess) Sample Secondary 1 Timetable (before recess) Form Teacher Period (FTP) By 8.30 : Seated in classroom for singing of national anthem 8.35 – 8.50: Form Teacher Period (FTP) Note: During competition season, there will be additional CCA practices.
Sample Secondary 1 Timetable (after recess) Sample Secondary 1 Timetable (after recess) Discover Victoria Discover You
Transiting to Secondary 1 Transiting to Secondary 1 • Differences between Primary School and Secondary School: o Longer school hours o Increased commitment to CCA s, more subjects, more school programmes o M aking new friends o Greater peer influence and greater independence • A smooth transition is made when your child: o feels safe and comfortable in their new environment. o is able to manage the daily challenges of school life. Discover Victoria Discover You
SUPPORT SUPPORT • Find out how your child’s preferences are changing. Show interest by asking open-ended questions. • M ake a habit of chatting at a fixed time each day. Discover Victoria Discover You
AFFIRM AFFIRM • Remember your child’s strengths. Build his self- esteem in those areas. • Praise and affirm efforts in front of relatives and friends. Discover Victoria Discover You
FAMILIARISE FAMILIARISE • Find out what secondary school life is like for students these days. • Excite him about new experiences secondary school students can have. • Encourage him to pick up a new hobby or hone skills in outdoor sports. • Limit his time spent on digital devices. Discover Victoria Discover You
EMPATHISE EMPATHISE • A cknowledge your child’s varying emotions. • Encourage your child to share thoughts and feelings about the new school. • Prioritise sufficient sleep. Discover Victoria Discover You
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Key Upcoming Events Key Upcoming Events 2-3 Jan Sec/Y ear 1 Orientation 3 Jan Sec/Y ear 1 Parent-Teacher M eeting and CCA Showcase for Parents • 7.00pm: Parents meet Form Teachers • 7.45 - 8.30pm (est): Sharing by School Leaders, and Q&A 6-7 Jan Y ear 1 Bridging Programme (IP only) 6-14 Jan CCA Trials 15-17 Jan Sec/Y ear 1 EDGE Leadership Camp (in V S school campus) 16 Jan Sec/Y ear 1 Talent Night evening (in V S school campus) Discover Victoria Discover You
Forms to submit when school starts Forms to submit when school starts Item No Item Date of Submission 7a. Student Medical Record Form Thur 2 Jan 2020 8b. Declaration of Swimming Proficiency 9 Edusave Enrichment Programme Standing Order 8a. CCA Option Form By 23 Jan 2020, 1pm (via school LMS portal) 7b. Consent for Dental Services By 15 Mar 2020 (via HPB portal) Discover Victoria Discover You
Administrative Matters Administrative Matters • Secondary level School Smart Cards (SSC). – Continue to use their Primary level SSCs for concessionary travel till end A pr 2020. – Purchase the Bus Concession Pass(BCP) for Secondary School students • RSP and A EP – A pplication by registering at the RSP and A EP counters • Class A llocation – Released on 1 st day of school Discover Victoria Discover You
Administrative Matters Administrative Matters • Purchase of books and uniforms ○ Books: Books: Bookshop (Ground floor) ○ Uniform: Uniform: Classrooms, Level 2 Purchase of books and uniforms after today • Sales date: 26 – 30 Dec 2019 • M on to Fri: 9 am to 3 pm • Sat: 9 am to 11 am • Closed on 24 th Dec, 31 st Dec, Sundays and Public Holidays Discover Victoria Discover You
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First day of school First day of school A ttire: PE uniform and shorts Reporting time: 7.20am V enue: Hall Discover Victoria Discover You
Discover Victoria Discover You ● Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Language and Language and Foreign Languages Foreign Languages Ms Yong Soon Yi, HOD/MTL Ms Yong Soon Yi, HOD/MTL
What will be covered What will be covered • M other Tongue Languages – HM TL (HCL/HM L/HTL) – M TL (CL,M L,TL) – Exemption – In Lieu • Non Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) • Foreign Languages • Foreign Languages (3 rd Language) – European Languages – Japanese – Bahasa Indonesia / M alay and Chinese Special Programmes Discover Victoria Discover You
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