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Secondary 1 Meet-The-Parents Session & CCA Fair The Principal’s Address Mr Peter Tan 1

QUEENSWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL WELCOMES YOU

Queensway Secondary School QSS Vision: Caring Citizens and Life-Long Learners in a School of Excellence A Top Value-added School : A School of Excellence Established in 1961  Completed 10-Year R&R (2017)

A Holistic Education Queensway Secondary School Challenging and Rigorous Curriculum Comprehensive Character Development Programme

CCA (Uniformed Groups) Achievements 14 Years Sustained Achievement Award (UG) 2004 - 2018 CCA – Uniformed Year of Award Groups 2016 2017 2018 NCC (Boys) Gold Gold Gold Girl Guides Gold Gold Gold NCC (Girls) Gold Gold Gold NPCC Gold Gold Gold Boys ’ Brigade Silver Silver Silver St John Brigade Silver Gold Silver

CCA (Sports) Achievements 11 Years of Sustained Achievements: 2007-2018 Year of Award CCA: Sports 2016 2017 2018 C Div 4 th _ - Basketball Boys 2 nd (Nat) 2 nd (Nat) 1 st (Nat) Football Girls B 1 st (Nat) 1 st (Nat) 2 nd (Nat) Football Girls C 4 th (Zone) 1 st (Zone) 1 st (Zone) Volleyball Girls B 2 nd (Zone) 4 th (Zone) NA Volleyball Girls C C Boys 2 nd (Zone) 3 rd (Zone) 3 rd (Zone) Volleyball Boys B Boys 4 th (Zone) 1 st (Nat Lg 2) - QF (Nat) Football Boys B 3 rd (Zone) 2 nd (Zone) 2 nd (Zone) Football Boys C 2 nd (Nat) 1 st (Nat) 1 st (Nat) 1 st (Nat) Sepak Takraw: Boys B 1 st (Nat) 3 rd (Nat) NA Sepak Takraw: Boys C

CCA (Performing Arts) 11 Years of Sustained Accomplishment: 2005-2018 CCA: Year of Award New Categories of Award for 2013 SYF* Performing 2011/12 2013*/2014 2015*/2016 Arts 2017*/18 Chinese Dance Bronze Accomplishment Accomplishment Distinction Malay Dance Gold Distinction Distinction Distinction Drama Bronze Accomplishment Distinction Accomplishment Band Bronze Accomplishment Accomplishment Accomplishment Choir Silver Distinction Distinction Accomplishment *New Categories of Award from 2013 Singapore Youth Festival onwards

The QSS Experience Our Core Values: Discipline Respect Responsibility Excellence

Queensway Secondary School A school where ALL can achieve success according to his/her ability Mohammad Najulah – Class of 2012 (PFP student) Chua Chor Teck Gold Medal, Singapore Polytechnic Microsoft Youthspark Scholar, 2017 Top 8 SP Graduate, Commended by PM Lee in his FB post Currently in SMU pursuing Information Systems 11

Character Development Programmes Citizenship & Character Education Co-Curricular Programme : Physical Sports Uniformed Groups Performing Arts Clubs & Societies Leadership Development: Class Committees, Peer Support, CCA Leaders & Prefects Outdoors Programmes & Camps : Sec 1 Outdoor Education Programme Sec 2 Outdoor Education Camp Sec 3 OE Camp / OBS Singapore Sec 4 Motivational Seminar Overseas Sports Training & Camp

Nurturing Confident, Lifelong Learners & Caring, Responsible Citizens • Talent Development Programmes  Centre of Talent Development  English Ingenium  Math and Science Talent Programme  MTL Bilingualism Programme  Humanities Talent Programme  Environmental Science Applied Learning Programme

Leadership Development Programme Leadership Opportunities in Class, CCA, House and School Equipping students with self management, leadership and teamwork skills

Parent-Child Roles 1.Role of the Father 2.Role of the Mother 3.Role of the Child

Breakfast with the Principals Time: 7:30am-8:30am 19 Feb, 20 Feb, 21 Feb, Term 1 Tue Wed Thu Week 7 101, 102 103, 104 111,112, 113 Class We look forward to getting to know you.

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Enriching Experiences A school where Enhancing Engagement ALL can achieve success according to his/her ability

QUEENSWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL The Curriculum Ms Soon HOD/Mathematics

Curriculum in QSS • Timetable Structure • GEAR FIVE (for Students) • Homework Policy and Guidelines • Assessment Schedules and Matters • Enrichment/Remediation • Talent Development Programmes and other Special Academic Programmes • Learning Management Systems 28

Timetable Structure

Timetable Structure Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 7:40am-8am Morning Morning Assembly + Reading Assembly (Mon: EL, CCE and Humanities, Tues: EL, Wed: MTL, Thurs : EL & Science) 8am-8:30am (1 st ) 8:30am-9am (2 nd ) 9am-9:30am (3 rd ) 9:30am-10am (4 th ) 10am-10:30am (5 th ) Sec 1 Recess Sec 1 Recess Sec 1-2 Recess+ Sec 1 Recess Sec 1 Recess Unstructured Play 10:30am-11am (6 th ) ……. 12:30pm-1pm (10 th ) 1pm-1.30pm (11 th ) *** CCE / 1.30pm-2pm (12 th ) Assembly *** 30

GEAR FIVE (FOR STUDENTS) 31

Empowering a Culture of Learning through GEAR FIVE (Student) 1.1 I will ensure that I have relevant learning Greeting materials before the start of every lesson. 1.2 I will set high expectations for active learning and show my commitment to learning e.g. I will not submit shoddy work. 2.1 I will ensure that my classroom is clean Environment and and my mobile phone is kept in the bag. 2.2 attendance I will be punctual for lessons. check 32

Empowering a Culture of Learning through GEAR FIVE (Student) 7.1 I will learn the different reading, V ary study habits to writing or subject-specific skills develop 21 st necessary to master the various Century subjects I am taking. I will ask my Competencies teacher if I am not sure what these skills are. 7.2 In class, I will take notes, listen carefully and ask questions while my teacher is teaching. 33

Homework Guidelines and Policy

Aims of Homework • Consolidate and extend learning • Access other resources • Develop research skills • Have an opportunity for independent work • Provide feedback in the evaluation of teaching • Enhance their study skills e.g. planning, time management and self-discipline • Take ownership and responsibility for learning 35

Homework Guidelines Students are expected to: • Be clear of the homework instructions given • Take note of instructions and deadlines • Complete homework and meet deadlines • Inform their teacher of any difficulty they encounter 36

Homework Parents are encouraged to: • Ask their child what he/she is learning in school • Ask their child to show them homework assignments • Help their child formulate a plan for completing homework • Provide the appropriate space and time for the completion of homework 37

Homework by Department DEPARTMENT Sec 1E Sec 1NA Sec 1NT English Lang 2h 2h 2h Mathematics 3h 3h 3h Science Phy: 1h Phy: 0.5h 1h Bio: 1h Bio: 0.5h Humanities 1h 1h 1h MTL 2h 1h 1h Craft & 1h 1h 1h Technology TOTAL 11h 9h 9h QSS Norms: 9-11 hours per week (S1/2) 38

Types of Homework • Workbook • Worksheets • Essays • Project work • Research • Reading 39

Assessment Matters and Schedule

Sec 1 Target Setting Report (EPPS) Target Setting: Term 1 41

Termly and Year End Assessment Reports NO MID-YEAR EXAMINATIONS 42

Assessment Weightage and Schedule  T1 weighted assessment [10%]  T2 weighted assessment [15% - No MYE]  T3 Common Test or weighted assessment (TBC) [15%]  T4 weighted assessments [10%]  T4 End of Year Exam (Week 3 Fri – Week 5 Tue) [50%] Note: Weighted assessments will be school-based assessments which may be administered in a variety of formats (tests, practicals, projects, portfolios etc.). 43

Absence from Tests and Examinations • A student who is absent from a test without a medical certificate or a valid reason will get a zero mark for the test. • Letters of excuse from parents / guardians will not be accepted. 44

Remediation Programme Remediation: • Students who are academically weak will be identified through term assessments and tests • Selected students will be informed in advance Day Subject Time Monday EL/MTL 2.30pm to 3.30pm Tuesday Humanities (Geography, 2.30pm to 3.30pm History, Literature) Thursday Mathematics 2.30pm to 3.30pm Friday Science 2.30pm to 3.30pm 45

Subject Based Banding (SBB) / Foundation Bridging Programme (Selected students) Day Subject Time Monday EL 2.30pm to 3.30pm Tuesday MTL 2.30pm to 3.30pm Thursday Science 2.30pm to 3.30pm Friday Mathematics 2.30pm to 3.30pm 46

Talent Development Programmes and Special Academic Programmes

Nurturing Confident, Life-long Learners Centre of Talent Development An enriched curriculum for students to nurture their talents and ignite their passion. 1. English Language 2. Chinese Language 3. Mathematics 4. Science Interested students may approach the respective Heads of Department or subject teachers to sign-up. 48

Nurturing Confident, Life-long Learners English Ingenium  Creative Arts Programme  Poetry slam, debates and workshops with writers  Commonwealth Essay Competition (2 Silver Awards, 4 Bronze Awards)  National Schools Literature Festival (Set Text Debate Winner, Lower Sec Choral Reading)  Plain English Speaking Competition Our Ingenium Programme provides students with an enriched EL and Literature curriculum and develops students to be confident speakers and fluent writers 49