Secondary 2 SOE Talk 17 July 2020 (The slides used for this session - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Secondary 2 SOE Talk 17 July 2020 (The slides used for this session can be accessed via Parents Gateway)

Provide information Highlight key Clarify doubts about subjects for considerations when regarding the year which choice is given deciding on subject end Subject Option and options must be options Exercise (SOE) exercised

Flow of Events Address by Vice Principal, Ms Deborah Tan Briefing by ECG Counsellor, Ms Jolene Lim Briefing by Subject Head of Humanities Department, Ms Anna Cai Briefing by Head of Applied Studies Department, Mrs Juliana Ng Briefing by Head of Humanities Department, Mr Timothy Boay Briefing by Head of English Department, Mrs Farhain Aidil Briefing by Subject Head of Science Department, Mr Traven Loh Briefing by Head of Applied Studies Department, Mrs Juliana Ng

Address by Vice Principal Ms Deborah Tan

c 2 En End d of Se f Sec 4/5 Year Secondary Programme Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4 Sec 5 Transiting to Subject GCE ‘N’/ ‘O’ GCE ‘O’ Sec School Options Level Exam Level for Sec 3 Journey Exam

ria 2 N( Pro Promotion motion Cr Crite iteria N(A) A) Criteria Status Performed exceptionally well  At least 70% or higher in average Transferred to Sec 3 Exp for all subjects Met minimum criteria  Pass EL and 2 other subjects Promoted to Sec 3 N(A)  Pass in any 4 subjects Did not meet minimum criteria Advanced to 3 N(A) Retained in Sec 2 N(A) Transferred to Sec 3 N(T)

4 Key Guiding Questions

4 Key 4 K ey Gu Guidi iding ng Qu Quest estions ions 1. Strengths  What am I good in? What are my strengths? 2. Aspirations  What do I want to do after secondary school? 3. Manageability  What curriculum load can I cope with? 4. Eligibility  Do I meet the criteria to offer the subject?

You our Su r Supp ppor ort an and d Par artn tnership ership

You our Sup r Support port an and Partn artnership ership Post secondary pathways for students on the Normal courses

Li Links nks to to in information formation Information about subjects from Singapore Examination and Assessment Board website https://www.seab.gov.sg/ Refer to https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html for the full range of courses and subject-specific minimum entry requirements. Refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/higher- nitec/direct-entry-scheme-to-polytechnic-programme for more information.

You our Su r Supp ppor ort an and d Par artnershi ership Normal (Academic) Course Discipline Option Choice By Offer Core EL Science MTL 1 subject Combined CH-BI/ PH-CH MA Humanities Social Elective (compulsory) 1 subject GE/ HI/ Lit in Eng Studies (Half of Elec POA/Applied Hum) Studies DT/ FN/POA AR 1 subject Mathematics Nil Nil A MA Subjects highlighted in red are also SBB subjects (i.e. study of these subjects at N(A)/ Exp levels are offered to students who meet the eligibility criteria)

You our Sup r Support port an and Partn artnership ership Important decision for parents whose child is currently on Subject-based banding (SBB) programme, or are offered Out-of-Stream (OOS) subject at Sec 3 Qns: Should my child continue to be on the SBB programme or take up OOS subjects offered by the school at Upper Secondary level?

You our Sup r Support port an and Partn artnership ership For students on N(A) course offering Exp level subjects , GCE ‘O’ and ‘N’ Level results may be combined to compute the aggregate score, for merit-based admission into PFP and DPP GCE ‘O’ Level Grade GCE ‘N’ Level Grade A1 – B3 1 B4 – C6 2 D7 3 E8 (for DPP only) Grade Conversion Table for ‘O’ Level to ‘N’ Level Grade

You our r Su Support port an and Partn artnership ership Make an appointment to meet your child’s Form Teachers to discuss possible subject options 23

Th Than ank k you you

Briefing by ECG Counsellor Ms Jolene Lim

Objectives The objectives of the briefing are to provide parents/guardians with: • Guide in making informed decisions • Information on Post-Secondary Education Options • Practical ways to support their children’s Education and Career Guidance journey

Practical Guiding Questions The 3 ECG Questions

20 Who Am I? What you are Good at Strengths, Skills, Talents What the World Needs What you Love Interests, What does the world need that Passion matches what I am good at and Personality what I love to do? Career Personality & What is out there in the world? Preferences – are you What do I care strongly about someone who prefers to ( Values )? work with people, data, things or ideas? Meeting the Future Me

Career Interest Profile Source: https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary/assessment.html

Where Do I Want to Go? https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary/education-guide/education-landscape/landscape-overview.html

Where Do I Want to Go? University or Workplace Multiple Pathways for O- Level 3 (or 2) years NAFA 3 years 2 / 3 years Polytechnic Students Polytechnic Polytechnic 2 years Direct-Entry- 1 year Polytechnic 1 year NAFA 1 year Sec 5NA to Foundation Scheme to Polytechnic Foundation take the GCE O- 2 years Higher Programme (DPP) Programme (PFP) Programme Level exam raw Nitec Course    raw ELMAB3 19 raw ELMAB3 12 ELMAB3 19 & at (NFP) (Also met course-specific (also obtained Grade 3 or raw ELMAB3 least Grade 5 for all  better for all subjects used in entry requirements) 15 subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3 2 years Nitec Selected Higher Nitec Courses computation for courses in Group 1, at ITE Course including Grade 2 or better for EL in courses for in Group 2) GCE N-Level Examinations (NA) Multiple Pathways for NA Students ITE EAE For more information, please visit: https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary.html

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) For students with an aptitude for hands-on learning National Higher National ITE ITE Certification Certification ( Nitec ) ( Higher Nitec )

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) For more information: please refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/

Polytechnics Courses are hands-on Nanyang Polytechnic and focus on preparing students for work Ngee Ann Polytechnic Republic Polytechnic Students graduate with Singapore Polytechnic a Diploma in Temasek Polytechnic specific area of study.

Polytechnics How can I I en enter a Poly lytechnic? Proceed to Sec 5N(A and using ‘O’ Level Using Sec 4 N(A) Level Using Sec 4N(A) Level results results results Enter Polytechnic via Polytechnic Direct-entry-scheme the Joint Admissions Foundation to Polytechnic Exercise or Early Programme (PFP) Programme (DPP) Admission Exercise (JAE, EAE) Proceed to ITE and Proceed to ITE and using Nitec / Higher using course-specific Nitec results aptitudes Enter Polytechnic via Enter Polytechnic via the Joint Polytechnic Early Admissions

For students considering Secondary 5 GCE O Levels

Where Do I Want to Go? Work and Lifelong Learning University (Degree) Arts Institutions JC/MI ITE Polytechnic NAFA/LASALLE A-Level/ Higher Nitec Diploma IB Diploma (JAE/EAE) / Diploma (JAE/EAE) (JAE/DSA-JC) Nitec (JIE ‘O’/EAE) (Apply direct) Secondary School (GCE O-Levels) JAE : Joint Admission Exercise EAE : Early Admission Exercise JIE : Joint Intake Exercise DSA-JC : Direct School Admission-JC (DSA-JC) Exercise

For students considering the Arts Institutions (NAFA & Lasalle)

The Arts Institutions Courses are hands-on with a focus on the visual and performing arts (e.g. Design, Animation, Fine Arts, Media, Dance, Music). Students graduate with a Diploma. All diploma programmes are publicly-funded.

NAFA Foundation Programme • In 2019, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) introduced a NAFA Foundation Programme (NFP) for Secondary 4 N(A) students. • A bridging course that prepares students for a successful enrolment and completion of a diploma course at NAFA. For more information, please visit: https://www.nafa.edu.sg/courses/part-time/nafa- foundation-programme

The Arts Institutions Institutions Nanyang Academy of Fine The Lasalle College of the Arts Arts (NAFA) • • Specialised 3D Design Design • • Programme Arts Management Fine arts • • Offered Design and Media Film • • Fine Art Media art • • Fashion Studies Fashion • • Dance Dance • • Music Music • • Theatre Theatre Websites https://www.nafa.edu.sg/ http://www.lasalle.edu.sg/ Criteria *For Dance, Music and Theatre *Refer to the institution’s website (Mandarin Drama) courses, the for selection criteria minimum English grade required is D7.

How may I journey with my child? (Resources)

Supportive Parent

Useful ECG Resource 1. MySkillsFuture Portal https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary Know Yourself Browse B A Occupations

Useful ECG Resource 2. Parent’s ECG Guidebook This publication supports parents with tips and advice on ECG, and considerations at key education stages to guide their children. https://www.moe.gov.sg/ecg-parent-guide