Y UAN N C HIN G S ECO Y S CHOOL HING COND NDAR ARY HOOL Sec c 2 M Meet et-the the-Parent arent Sessi ssion on 2018
School Management Committee School Leaders Principal : Mrs Chuah-Koh Eng Ngoh Vice Principal: Mr Casey Mui Chee Yin Vice Principal: Mr Wesley Cheong Lit Sem
School Management Committee • Mr Tan Kok Chiew Year Head (Upper Sec) • Mr Lim Fang Kwan Year Head (Lower Sec) • Mr Hon Tin Hong School Staff Developer • Mr Janageeraman HOD Student Management • Mr Leung Yulun HOD Character & Citizenship Edn • Mr Jack Liew HOD PE & CCA • Mrs Erh-Ong Ka Min HOD Information Technology
School Management Committee • Ms Christine Lee HOD English • Mdm Azlinah Abas HOD Humanities • Mr Raymond Yeo HOD Mother Tongue Languages • Mr Tay Yu Zhe HOD Mathematics • Mdm Chin Yi Mei HOD Science
School Management Committee • Mr Derek Soong SH Craft & Technology • Ms Wai Lai Quin SH POA & CPA • Mr Chen Zhanjiang SH Physics • Ms Arulushamaheswary SH Geography • Mr Chin Chii Tarng SH Student Management • Mr Paul Lim SH Citizenship Edn • Mr Mohd Fadzel SH Art & Aesthetics • Ms Toh Jia Ying LH English (LS-internal) • Miss Ong Wan Hui SH Mathematics (internal) • Mr Tan Ying Yang SH Special Projects (internal)
Key Personnel • Mr Chew Chong Kiat – Lead Teacher (Mathematics) • Mr Liew Kok Keong – Senior Teacher (Mathematics) • Mr Foo Say Kin – Senior Teacher (Physical Education) • Ms Tan Kwee Theng – Senior Teacher (Humanities) • Miss Ee Ai Lin – Senior Teacher (English) • Miss Yap Jen Huey – Senior Teacher (Chinese Language) • Ms Gina Ang – Administration Manager • Mr Govindarajoo – Operations Manager • Mr Raymond Ho – Operations Manage r
Mrs Teh Lee Huang Ms Joleen Lim Education & Career Senior School Guidance (ECG) Counsellor Counsellor
Our Sec 2 Form Teachers
Mr Phoon Wai Kit Miss Ong Fui Ping Ms Sharifah Insyeera Form Teachers 2T1
Mr Ong Sheo Yuan Ms Khasturi Gonasaygnram Form Teachers 2N1
Ms Arulushamaheswary Mr Tommy Cheng Form Teachers 2N2
Outline School Direction and Focus Sec 3 Subject Combinations for 2019 Streaming Process & Considerations
Our Philosophy and Belief Every student can be developed into an active and contributing citizen with a lifelong passion for learning. Student-Centric Values-Driven Education, focusing on nurturing students’ abilities and anchoring them on strong values.
OU OUR SC R SCHO HOOL OL MI MISSION ON Enriching Minds Unleashing Potential Impacting Lives
OU OUR SC R SCHOOL HOOL VI VISION ON Every Individual A Thinker An Achiever A Concerned Citizen
OU OUR SC R SCHOOL HOOL MO MOTT TTO Efforts Today Rewards Tomorrow 今日耕耘 明日长青
OUR OUR SCHOOL HOOL VAL ALUE UES I ExCEL I ntegrity Ex cellence C ompassion E nterprise L oyalty
OUR STUDENTS Adopt the school motto and vision to be your own: Efforts Today, Rewards Tomorrow - Discipline to Learn; Motivation to Succeed; Honesty to Strive; Perseverance to Excel A Thinker - Dare to Question; Thirst for Knowledge; Seek Wisdom An Achiever - Dare to Dream; Drive for Excellence; Passion to Innovate A Concerned Citizen - Humility to Serve; Confidence to Lead; Graciousness to Care
Normal (Academic) Course 2019
Subject Combinations 2019 (NA) Common Subjects English Language Mother Tongue Language Mathematics Science (Phy/Chem)
Subject Combinations 2019 (NA) Electives Combined Humanities (Choose 1) ◦ Social Studies with Geography Elective or History Elective Others (Choose 1) ◦ ‘N’ Level Additional Maths ◦ Principles of Accounts ◦ Design & Technology ◦ Food & Nutrition ◦ Art
Normal (Technical) Course 2019
Subject Combinations 2019 (NT) Common Subjects English Language Mother Tongue Language Mathematics Science Syllabus T Computer Applications Elective Subject (Choose 1) Art Design & Technology Food Studies
SUBJECT INFORMATION
Humanities Subjects (NA) Combined Humanities ◦ Compulsory ◦ Comprises 2 components ◦ Social Studies ◦ Humanities Elective History Elective or Geography Elective
Additional Mathematics (NA) What is Additional Mathematics? ◦ An extension of Elementary Mathematics (Algebra and Geometry) ◦ Provides strong foundation in algebraic manipulation skills and mathematical reasoning. ◦ Provides a good grounding for Polytechnic Engineering courses. Facts about A Maths ◦ Not compulsory for admission to Polytechnics or JCs ◦ Required only for JC Science courses
Coursework Subjects Coursework Subjects ◦ Design & Technology ◦ Art ◦ Food & Nutrition What is Coursework ◦ Portion of final GCE ‘N’ Level grades depend on project work sustained over a period of time Proportion varies from 60% to 70% for different subjects ◦ Usually start at end Sec 3 / beginning Sec 4 ◦ ~ 3-6 months to complete before written examinations
Out-of-Stream Subjects NA/NT students can take subjects at a higher level (Exp/NA) at upper sec. Subjects usually offered include: ◦ English Language ◦ Mother Tongue Language ◦ Mathematics ◦ Combined Science (Phy/Chem) Eligibility is dependent on student performance and teachers’ recommendations.
Details of Subject Combinations & Pre-requisites Details of the subject combinations, the pre-requisites and the subject synopsis for the various subjects can be found in the handout given out today.
Option Form The option forms will be issued in October after the Final Term Examination. Three options will be given. Use them wisely. If the student is not successful in any of the options, Promotion Committee will decide, based on Form and Subject Teachers’ recommendations. The deadline for submission of the Option Form is after the Final Term Examination at a specified date indicated in the option form.
SEC 2 STREAMING
Criteria For Transfer/Promotion/Advancement (Normal Technical) Results Outcome 70% or higher in the average for all Laterally transferred to subjects Sec 2 N(A) Grade D or better in 2 subjects, one Promoted to Sec 3 N(T) of which is EL or Maths Has not met minimum attainment Advanced to Sec 3 N(T) level and at or above maximum age Has not met minimum attainment Retained in level and below maximum age Sec 2 N(T)
Criteria For Transfer/Promotion/Advancement (Normal Academic) Results Outcome 70% or higher in the average for all Laterally transferred to subjects Sec 3 Express Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other Promoted to Sec 3 N(A) subjects OR Grade 5 or better in 4 subjects Has not met minimum attainment Advanced to Sec 3 N(A) level and at or above maximum age Has not met minimum attainment Retained in level and below maximum age Sec 2 N(A)
Sec 2 Streaming Annual process for Sec 2 students to determine subject combinations for Upper Secondary Preparation for post-secondary studies Based on ◦ Student Interest ◦ Student Aptitude/Ability ◦ Future Career Aspiration
Sec 2 Streaming Objectives: To match students’ ability to the appropriate subject combination To match students’ aspirations with the appropriate course
STREAMING PROCESS Students will be ranked at the end of Sec 2 Allocation of subject combination will be based on ◦ Merit (overall performance and performance in individual subjects) ◦ Eligibility ◦ Preference ◦ The number of students opting for the particular subject combination ◦ Availability of resources, including teachers and facilities
Streaming Considerations Consider your child/ward’s ◦ Passion for subject ◦ Aptitude / Ability ◦ Subject requirements for preferred choice of tertiary institution and course of study
Partnering Parents Parents play a crucial role in supporting our children in a holistic education centred on character development.
ROLE OF THE PARENTS Know your child’s school activities - Instructional/enrichment programmes, CCAs, school events Participation in your child’s school life - Establish bonds with our school through form teachers, Meet-the-Parents sessions, Parent Support Group Be involved in your child’s learning - Communicate, encourage, motivate, monitor; know his friends/outside school activities Be aware of signs of misconduct - Take proactive action; work with form teachers & school management
How Parents can help. . . Discuss with your children – their aspirations and advise them accordingly Encourage them to focus on the Sec 2 studies and aim for their preferred subject combination for Sec 3 Discuss with Form Teachers on child’s progress regularly
Bringing out the Best in our children, TOGETHER
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A Carin ing g School hool, A Nurturin ing g School hool, A Growin ing g School hool Together we can nurture every student in Yuan Ching to be A Thinker An Achiever A Concerned Citizen
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