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Secondary ry 1 Meet-The-Parents Session 11 January 2019 6.00pm 8.00pm Time Programme Address by Principal, Mrs Valerie Pinto Briefings by: 1. Secondary 1 Year Head 6.00 7.00 pm 2. HOD / PE&CCA 3. Tr-IC / Partnerships 7.00


  1. Secondary ry 1 Meet-The-Parents Session 11 January 2019 6.00pm – 8.00pm

  2. Time Programme  Address by Principal, Mrs Valerie Pinto  Briefings by: 1. Secondary 1 Year Head 6.00 – 7.00 pm 2. HOD / PE&CCA 3. Tr-IC / Partnerships 7.00 – 8.00 pm  Meeting with Form Teachers (Classrooms)

  3. Secondary 1 Assistant Year Head Ms Phay Su Hui Francy

  4. Scope of presentation 1. Curriculum Structure 2. Subjects Offered 3. Assessment Matters 4. Sec One Enrichment Programmes 5. Discipline Beliefs

  5. Curriculum Structure

  6. Curriculum Structure in 2019 st Period Day Morning ing 1 st od Last st Period iod Academ demic c Sup uppor ort Assembly embly Mon 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.50 pm 2.25 pm – 3.20 pm Humanities Tue 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.50 pm 2.25 pm – 3.20 pm CCA starts Mathematics at 3.30 pm Wed 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.50 pm 2.25 pm – 3.20 pm Science Thu 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.50 pm 2.25 pm – 3.20 pm CCA starts English at 3.30 pm Fri 7.35 am 7.45 am 12.35 pm 2.25 pm – 3.20 pm CCA starts Malay Language at 2.30 pm

  7. Curriculum Structure 2019 • BV Reads starts at 7.20 am every morning • Lessons are in 55 minutes • A copy of the time-table will be uploaded to the school website • To enhance student welfare in view of long school day: – 35 minutes recess time – 15 minute Snack Break at 12.15 pm – 35 minutes lunch break after school before academic support

  8. Attendance and Punctuality • To support student learning and holistic development: – Attendance in school including CCAs and school activities during term time is compulsory – Valid Medical Certificate or a Letter of Excuse (not more than 4 per term) from parents or guardians – Punctual for school, CCAs and school activities

  9. Administration Matters General School Term : 7.00 am to 6.30 pm (Mondays to Fridays) Office School Holidays : 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (Mondays to Fridays) Front 6.30 am to 6.45 pm (Mondays to Fridays) Gate - No entry to vehicles during morning assembly from 7.20 am to 7.45 am Back 6.30 am to 7.20 am (Mondays to Fridays) Gate 1.40 pm to 2.45 pm (Mondays to Thursdays) 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm (Fridays)

  10. Subjects Offered

  11. Difference between Primary and Secondary School Subjects No Pri Sch Subjects Sec Sch Subjects 1 English Language English Language 2 Mother Tongue Language Mother Tongue Language 3 Mathematics Mathematics 4 Science Lower Sec Science 5 Art Literature 6 Music Geography 7 PE History 8 Character & Citizenship Education Art 9 Social Studies Design & Technology 10 Food & Consumer Education 11 Music 12 PE Non-examinable 13 Character & Citizenship Education

  12. Assessment Matters

  13. Grading System Sec 1-4 Exp / 5NA Sec 1-4 NA MARKS GRADE MARKS GRADE 75-100 A1 75-100 1 70-74 A2 70-74 2 65-69 B3 65-69 3 60-64 B4 60-64 4 55-59 C5 50-59 5 50-54 C6 0-49 Ungraded 45-49 D7 40-44 E8 0-39 F9

  14. Sec 1 Assessment Components and Weighting For Non-Modular Subjects* Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 WA1 WA2 WA3 EYE 15 % 15 % 15 % 55 % WA : Weighted Assessment, EYE : End-of-Year Examination * Modular subjects: Sem 1: Design & Technology, Geography Sem 2: Food & Consumer Education, History

  15. Types of Assessment • Assessment is integral to the learning process • Teachers will conduct formative assessments to check for understanding throughout the term • For non-modular subjects, only one Weighted Assessment (WA) is conducted in each term (i.e Terms 1 – 3) • For modular subjects, marks from each WA will be distributed within the semester • Marks from each WA and End-of-Year Examination (EYE) will be entered in the MOE School Cockpit System for reporting • Examples of WA include: Common Test, Project, Performance Tasks

  16. Assessment Components for Various Subjects • Information on Assessment Components will be shared to all students by their subject teachers • The weighting for each Weighted Assessment and End-of- Year Examination will be clearly stated • Assessment Components for various subjects can be found in your child/ward’s subject file by the end of Term 1 Week 3 (25 January)

  17. Promotion Criteria

  18. Minimum Requirements for Promotion Sec 1 Express  Pass EL, AND  Pass overall percentage No Yes Laterally transferred to Promoted to Sec 2 Exp Sec 2 N(A) course No retention at Sec 1 Express 18

  19. Minimum Requirements for Promotion Sec 1 N(A)  Pass EL and 2 other subjects OR  Pass in 4 subjects Yes No Promoted to Sec 2 N(A) Retention at Sec 1 N(A) 19

  20. Can a child transfer from Normal (Academic) to Express stream and take the GCE ‘O’ Levels in 2022? Yes Yes !!!! 20

  21. CRITERIA - 70% or higher in the overall average for all subjects and - deemed able to cope with the more academically demanding course Laterally transferred to a more academically demanding course 21

  22. Setting Academic Goals Page 24 of the 2019 Student Handbook

  23. Sec One Enrichment Programmes

  24. Enrichment Programmes Objectives: 1. Support the core curriculum and provide students with experiential learning opportunities 2. Support school’s efforts to provide holistic education to students

  25. Enrichment Programmes (SEM 1) 1. Spreading the Joy (4 Feb) 2. Level Camp (13 to 15 Mar) 3. Conversational Chinese/Malay (27 to 30 May) 4. Science Experiential Workshop (May)

  26. Sharing With Our Partners: Parents & Guardians KEY NOTES ABOUT DISCIPLINE We Discipline Because We Care Respect . Responsibility . Integrity . Service . Excellence

  27. Our Discipline Beliefs ‘4P’ FRAMEWORK We Discipline Because We Care

  28. ACCOUNTABILITY We Discipline Because We Care We would like our students to take ownership of their development and make responsible decisions as a contributing member of the class and school. Contribute to a conducive learning • environment Contribute to a clean and hygienic • environment Contribute to a caring environment • Seek help or advice when necessary • There will be consequences to • inappropriate actions and behavior

  29. ATTIRE & GROOMING We Discipline Because We Care We expect our students to look neat and be properly attired. • Complete school uniform (i.e. Name Tag, Shirt/Blouse, Pants/Skirt, Tie) Modifications to the uniform • is not allowed • Neat overall appearance i.e. Hair Styles and Hair Colour, etc.)

  30. USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES We Discipline Because We Care LEARNING WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS • Students are not allowed to use their mobile devices (Handphones, Tablets) during curriculum hours (7.35 am to 1.50 pm) and after curriculum hours during academic support programme, structured revision and CCA. Such devices should be kept out of sight. Students can only use it when their teachers require them to do so. For inappropriate use of mobile devices, the school may confiscate the • mobile devise as a disciplinary measure or for the purpose of investigation. Once confiscated, the school may require the presence of a parent/guardian before the confiscated device is returned to the student.

  31. USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES We Discipline Because We Care Should you need to contact your child, you may contact our General Office at 6443 0563

  32. LET’S WORK TOGETHER We Discipline Because We Care We would hope to seek your cooperation to work with us in our efforts to inculcate good character traits in your child / our student.

  33. Student Handbook • Every Bedok Viewan has a copy of the 2019 Student Handbook which parents may refer to for more information including: – Study Tips – Stress Management Tips – Services For Students – Examination Regulations – Examination Management Tips

  34. CCA Briefing HOD PE & CCA – Mr Steven Su SH CCA – Mrs Lena Tiu 34

  35. CCA Objectives in BV 1. To provide students with a platform to discover their interests and talents . 2. To progressively develop CCA-specific knowledge , skills , values and attitudes through sustained participation in CCA. 3. To provide a holistic and balanced education for students to learn core values , social and emotional competencies and the emerging 21st Century Competencies . 35

  36. CCA Objectives in BV 4. To emphasise social interaction by providing a common space for friendships and social integration amongst students of diverse backgrounds. 5. To develop a sense of identity and belonging to the school . 36

  37. Clubs and Societies Service Learning Club Infocomm Club 37

  38. Physical Sports Badminton Boys Only Football Netball Girls Only Basketball Boys & Girls Track & Field 38

  39. Uniformed Groups (UG) Girl Guides Girls Only NCC (Land) Girls NCC (Land) Boys Boys Only NPCC Boys & Girls 39

  40. Visual & Performing Arts Groups Angklung Choir Concert Band English Drama Guzheng Modern Dance 40

  41. CCA Policy in BV • CCA participation is compulsory for all students in secondary schools with at least ONE CCA . • Allocation of CCA is based on Interest, Talent and available resources. • Attendance is compulsory and important. • CCA activities will be suspended during Term 1 and 3 Common Tests, and 2 weeks before Semester 1 and 2 Examinations. 41

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