Parent Engagement Talk 10 March 2017
Scope of Presentation 1. General School Information 2. Level Specific Information (Academic Matters)
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Our Vision A caring community of Learners, Thinkers and Leaders Our Mission To provide a well-rounded education in a nurturing environment to prepare Tampinesians for the future Our Motto “Betterment of Self for Society”
Our Values Integrity Courage Adaptability Respect Excellence (I-CARE) Values - What guides our decisions
Well-Rounded Education Cognitive Aesthetics Social Physical Moral
Learning for Life Programme (LLP) Creative Expressions Arts Exposure Arts Festival Arts Assembly
Applied Learning Programme (ALP) Creative Engineering 3D Pens Learning Journeys New in 2017! Solar-Car Design Maker Faire Quad-Copter Tinkering Sessions Design
Quality CCA Programmes Seek assistance of Performing Arts Uniform Groups parents to remind Groups your child to attend CCA regularly. Clubs & Societies Sports & Games
Trips for International Experience Hainan trip Macau Trip Student Leadership LLP - Aesthetics Guangzhou Trip Humanities Encourage your child to apply!
Project G.E.M.S for LOWER SEC N(T) G.E.M.S (Grow, Experience and Motivate for Success) represents our efforts to grow confident and future ready N(T) students anchored on school shared values and vital life skills. Objectives: 1) Boost N(T) students to be confident for the future 2) Inspire N(T) students through different experiences 3) Equip N(T) students with different life skills 4) Instil school shared values and sense of belonging in N(T) students
G.E.M.S. Activities 1. ALP (Applied Learning Programme) 2. Exam Preparation Course 3. ICT Skills 4. LLP ( Lifelong Learning Programme) 5. Life Skills Workshop e.g. Social Etiquette 6. Motivational Talks 7. NE Visits 8. Sports e.g. Archery 9. Team Bonding Activities 10.VIA 11.Presentations and Reflection
Students in action for Project G.E.M.S. Visit to Zero Energy Building Team Bonding Activity
Students in action for Project G.E.M.S. Motivational Talk by Mr Hafiz
Students in action for Project G.E.M.S. ICT Skills Archery
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
TPSS FIESTA Date: 25 Mar, Saturday Date: 25 Mar, Saturday Time: 8.30am to 12.30pm For additional details, please refer to letter provided to your child. provided to your child.
Other Key Events for Term 2 • ARTS Festival (T2W2) • Awards Day 2017 (T2 W3 Tues, 4 Apr) • Speech Day 2017 (T2 W3 Fri, 7 Apr) • Student Leaders’ Investiture (T2 W4 Tues 11 Apr ) Termly update letter will be provided to all parents through your child.
ENHANCED PASTORAL CARE NETWORK
Support Structure Mr Aloysius Ong Form Teachers Sec 2 SDT Coordinator STUDENT Ms Ho Lianshi Counsellors + AED Mr Ariff (Learning & Discipline Heads Behavioural Support)
Routines and Expectations •ATTENDANCE A •ATTIRE A 5 As •ATTENTION A •ASSIGNMENT A •ATTITUDE A
Routines & Expectations Attendance Daily Attendance • Parent/Guardian must call General Office or Form Teacher if child is absent. • MC must be produced the day child comes back to school. • Please provide documentation (letter or email) if child is absent for private reasons (no more than 4 letters a semester) • SNAAPP mobile app is used by the school to monitor students’ attendance and communicate with parents – do log onto the app and switch on notifications!
Routines & Expectations Attendance School Start Time • 7.30am – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday • 8.30am – Tuesday • Please make sure that your child is punctual for school • Seek parents’ partnership to ensure your child is on time and present • Please note traffic conditions around school in the morning • If child is wilfully late, we seek your understanding that we will discipline your child appropriately
Routines & Expectations Attendance School Timetable • Posted online on school website • URL: tampinessec.moe.edu.sg • If there are updates/changes to timetable, we will inform you and post online • No changes to timetable for Term 2
Step 1 : Click on ‘Students’ Step 3 : Click on link to download Step 2 : Click on Students’ Timetable
Routines & Expectations Attire School Attire • Students must adhere to proper school attire and grooming. This includes hair cut and accessories as well. • School Uniform – Monday to Thursday • Polo-T or School Uniform – Tuesday • PE/CCA/Class Tee/Polo-T – Dress Down Friday
Routines & Expectations Attitude & Assignments Attitude & Assignments • Remind child to adopt a positive attitude towards learning • Parents can help to assist FTs in ensuring that your child’s assignments are duly done and submitted on time
Routines & Expectations Handphone Policy Reminders • Handphone usage only allowed in HOD Foyer, GO Foyer, Canteen & School Gates • Please remind your child to exercise discipline and use their handphone responsibly
BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN EVERY INDIVIDUAL
Scope of Presentation 1. General School Information 2. Level Specific Information (Academic Matters)
Briefing Outline of Academic matters • Education Progression and Pathways • Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise • Academic Support • Parental Involvement
Education Progression and Pathways
Secondary School Sec 1 Curriculum Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4
Begin with the end in mind
Educational Pathways after N-Levels 35
Pathways for N(T) Students
Institute of Technical Education • The primary role of ITE is to ensure that its graduates have the technical knowledge and skills that are relevant to industry . • ITE is the national authority for the setting of skills standards and the certification of skills in Singapore.
Institute of Technical Education (ITE) For students with an aptitude for hands-on learning National Higher National ITE Certification ITE Certification ( Nitec ) ( Higher Nitec )
Institute of Technical Education • ITE is a main provider of career and technical education and key developer of national occupational skills certification and standards to enhance Singapore's workforce competitiveness. • More than 90 full-time Nitec and Higher Nitec courses • 25,000 students
Applied Learning at ITE • The ITE employs the latest technology and teaching methods to ensure that its courses stay up to date and relevant to industry demands.
Applied Learning at ITE • The numerous partnerships that the ITE has with key industry players will lend immediate relevance to the skills picked up, preparing you for the working world.
Different Colleges. Different Niches
Entry into ITE 3 possible ways After taking the O- level After taking the examinations – N-level examinations Enrol in a Higher – Enrol in a NITEC NITEC course course (For Express or After doing well for the 5NA Students) N-level examinations – Opt for the Direct Entry Scheme (DES) to Polytechnic Programme (For NA Students)
Computation of ITE Aggregate Points for NT Normal Technical ITE Aggregate Grade Points A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 U 5
Examples of Entry Requirements for 2017 Nitec Courses Nitec College Aggregate Entry Grade Course Cutoff Requirements Aerospace ITE College 6 a) Mathematics A - D or 1 - 5 Avionics Central b) 2 others subjects Finance ITE College 10 a) English A - D or 1 - 5 Services East b) 2 other subjects Digital Audio ITE College 9 a) Mathematics A - D or 1 - 5 and Video East b) 2 other Production subjects
More Examples of Entry Requirements for 2017 Nitec Courses Nitec Course College Aggregate Entry Grade Cutoff Requirements Info- ITE College 15 a) Mathematics or A - D or 1 – 5 Communications East Science Technology b) 2 other (Cloud subjects Computing) Visual Effects ITE College 12 a) Mathematics or A - D or 1 – 5 Central Science b) 2 other subjects Nursing ITE College 15 a) English A - D or 1 – 5 East b) Mathematics c) 1 other subject Electrical ITE College 12 a) Mathematics A - D or 1 - 5 Technology East b) 2 other (Power & subjects Control)
SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATION EXERCISE
Objectives of Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise • To offer subject combinations that develop students' potential, based on their interest and ability in learning the subject. • To meet students’ post-secondary aspirations.
Considerations for Subject Offerings 1. Subject requirements and options for Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE courses. 2. Students’ interests and abilities (based on analysis of students’ performance, and teachers’ & students feedback). 3. Availability of school resources.
Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise Process 1. All students are offered subjects based on consideration of merit (overall sec 2 performance), interest and aptitude (relevant sec 2 subjects) 2. Subject is offered when there is a minimum class size of 8 students, depending on the nature of the subject.
SUBJECT COMBINATION FOR SEC 3 NORMAL TECHNICAL
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