Sec 1 Registration 2018 22 DEC 2017
Welcome A warm welcome to all parents!
School Leaders
School Vision & Mission Our Vision Moulding Character, Igniting Passion, Building Community Our Mission We will nurture our StaRs to become active, purposeful, and upright citizens, with the passion to learn and excel, working for the good of others and the growth of self.
School Values & Motto Our Values Our Motto S elf-Directed Seek to Grow H onest Strive to Excel I nspiring Serve with Honour N oble E xcellent
Subject-Based Banding (SBB) INFORMATION FOR PARENTS 6
Intent: 7
What is Subject-Based Banding (SBB)? )? Every student is unique and possesses different strengths. Taking subjects at a higher academic level can help students nurture their strengths and give them more opportunities throughout their educational journey, so that they are more engaged in learning . Previously, students in N(A) and N(T) courses can take higher- level subjects starting from Secondary 3. With SBB, your child can start doing so from the start of Secondary 1, to build a stronger foundation in subjects that they are good at. 8
What are the possible benefits of taking higher-level subjects? Some students (and parents) have shared that SBB allows the students to challenge themselves, and to have more options for Sec 3 subject combinations and post-secondary courses. A strong foundation in literacy, numeracy and reasoning, would ensure students are better prepared for various post- secondary progression pathways (e.g. to ITE and Polytechnic). 9
SBB Coordinator Mr Christopher Tan, HOD/Humanities 10
Eligibility Criteria and Opting into SBB Eligible N(A) and N(T) students should have received an application form, based on the following criteria: Course PSLE Standard Grade PSLE Foundation Grade Option to offer subject at N(A) A*, A - Express A*, A - Express/ N(A) N(T) B, C 1 N(A) Each student should take no more than 3 higher-level subjects so as to ensure that he/she can cope with the overall academic demands. Please complete the form to indicate the subjects your child wishes to take (or not to take) at a higher level. Submit the completed form to the General Office by 27 Dec 2017. 11
Other Opportunities to Take Higher-Level Subjects Beyond the start of Sec 1, students who do well in school-based examinations may be considered to take higher-level subjects if found suitable to do so by our school. Eligible N(A) and N(T) students will receive an application form after the Sec 1 mid- year or year-end examinations, based on the following criteria: ◦ 75% or higher in the subject; ◦ 60% or higher in the overall average; and ◦ Positive learning attitude to cope with the higher academic demand Our school will provide support through bridging programmes for these new SBB students. 12
What if my child struggles with the higher-level subject? Students are encouraged to continue with the higher-level subjects until the end of Sec 2, as students do need time to adjust to the higher academic demands. Our school will monitor students’ progress in the higher - level subjects as well as overall progress in all subjects. Our school is mindful of students’ socio -emotional and academic needs and will endeavour to provide the necessary support to students to help them cope. 13
Will my child continue with the higher-level subjects all the way to Sec 4? Your child may continue with the corresponding higher-level subject at upper secondary if he/she meets our school’s criteria at the end of Sec 2. 14
Sec 1 Registration Briefing YEAR HEAD/LOWER SECONDARY
2018 Sec 1 Form Teachers Class Form Teachers 1SD1 Mr Muhd Lotfi and Ms Chew Liting 1SD2 Mr Adrian Tay and Mr Ng Soon Aik Contact: 1SD3 Ms Amala and Ms Shabana Phone- 63851589 Email- Serangoon_ss@moe.edu.sg 1SD4 Ms Tai Xiao Ling and Mr Muhd Hamzah 1SD5 Ms Laura Tay and Mr Wang Xiaolong 1SD6 Mr Mohd Imran Johar and Mdm You Chang Ying 1SD7 Ms Fong Jia Hui and Ms Tan Yan Bing
First Day of School Class Synergy Programme Date: 2 January 2018 (Tuesday) Reporting Time: 7.30am Venue: Hall Attire: School Uniform (with black shoes and socks)
Sec 1 Students Using Pri School’s SSC • Will be issued with a new Secondary level School Smart Cards (SSC) in due course • Continue to use their Primary level SSCs for concessionary travel till end Apr 2018 • Need to purchase the Bus Concession Pass (BCP) for Secondary School students
Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) Please see Mdm Jaya (AM) for assistance
Sale of books and uniforms Date Time Venue Books Canteen 22, 26, 27 & School Uniform & 9.00am to 3.00pm Block F Classrooms 28 Dec PE attire
Address by PSG Chairman MDM WENDY NYA
SSS PSG Vision Parents in partnership with school. Mission To partner and provide support in the holistic development of students.
Parenting Workshops 2018 Date Time Topic 23 Feb (Fri) 4pm – 6pm Understanding Changes and Challenges of Today’s Teenager 9 Mar (Fri) 9.30am – 11.30am Say No To Bully 25 May (Fri) 9.30am – 11.30am iPost, iShare, iLike-Engaging the Children the Teenagers’ World of Social Media 26 Oct (Fri) 9.30am – 11.30am Discipline and Conflict Management - Win- win Discipline
Address by ECG Councillor MDM LUM LAI MUNG
Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Sharing for Parents/Guardians: 28 Oct 2017
Questions Your Child May Have “Which subject combination should I take?” “Which educational pathway should I choose?” “What do I really like about this subject?” “Do I know my career aspiration yet?” “What are the subjects required to get to my aspiration?” “I don’t know what I want to be yet, but I know I love Literature. How now?” “Do I enjoy the languages, Sciences, Humanities or Mathematics?” 28
Education & Career Guidance Counsellor (Ms Lum) Once a week, every Wednesday ECG Room (in the Learning Hub) By appointment or walk-in Individually or small groups of 2-3 Or email ecgcounselling2016@gmail.com Education & Career Guidance Counselling
Education and Career Guidance (ECG) About equipping students as well as adults with the What necessary knowledge, skills and values to make is it? informed education and career decisions. For Everyone from different stages of life Who e.g. students, adults, individuals at different is it for? phases of their careers. How A structured and coordinated ECG system to does it support individuals at different life stages . work? How Able to make informed decisions on what to study, or learn which career might suit student the best, and able will students to transition more smoothly into the career of choice benefit?
4 Pillars in ECG Delivery ECG Competency ECG Partnership Curriculum Building Counselling • For Students, • For students • By Form/ Co- • For Teachers Teachers, Form Teacher and Parents Parents
ECG Events at Serangoon Secondary School Whole School Career Talk/ Display Booths Sec 3 Experience Poly Day 32
ECG Events at Serangoon Secondary School S3 Career Day S4/5 Course Advising by NYP 33
ECG Events at Serangoon Secondary School Parent Support Group ECG Sharing 34
Possible ECG Programmes for Parents Understanding Importance Selection of Sec 2 subject of ECG combination Understanding Various Understanding Various Education Pathways Education Institutions Learning Journeys to Learning Journeys to Various Industries/ Education Institutions Companies Attend ECG Events by MOE 35
Let us know what programmes you’d like to have as you journey the ECG path with your child. https://tinyurl.com/ycamdlcd 36
Enhancing partnership through AsknLearn Portal
To Login (desktop site) Go to http://lms.asknlearn.com/serangoon_ss
To Login (desktop site) 1. Key in your child’s NRIC (small caps) in the Userid field. 2. If you’re logging in for the first time, key in “ parents ” as the password.
Installing ASKnLearn app on IOS 1. Launch ‘App Store’ on your device 2. Type in ‘ ASKnLearn ’ within the search field to minimize search 3. Select to download Preview of latest version:
Installing ASKnLearn app on Android 1. Launch ‘Play Store’ on your device 2. Type in ‘ ASKnLearn ’ within the search field to minimize search 3. Select to download Preview of latest version:
To Login (APP) Launch the ASKnLearn APP on your 1. mobile/tablet device Select the school 2. 3. Key in your child’s NRIC (small caps) 3. in the Userid field. 4. If you’re logging in for the first time, 4. key in “parents” as the password.
Registration You will be required to register after first time login. Fill in the required details and re-login with your new password. DESKTOP SITE APP
Parent Portal – Home Page You will be able to see a list of announcements and notifications from your child’s school at the Home Page
Handouts • Information for 2018 Sec 1 students & parents • Individual Student Details Report • Book List • Note from Uniform Supplier • Financial Assistance Scheme 2018 • Reminder: Online Consent for Dental Services
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