Sec 4NA 17 January 2020 School Leader’s Address · 2-year Higher Nitec programme without having...

Springfield Secondary SchoolLifelong Learners, Exemplary Leaders


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Meet-The-Parents’ SessionSec 4NA

17 January 2020

School Leader’s Address



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Time Activity Venue4.45 pm Registration

Sec 4A, 4B & 4C:

-AVA Room5.00 pm to 5.45 pm

School Leaders’ Address

by Mr Keith Tan, VP:

- Academic progression

5. 45 pm to 7.00 pm Interaction with Form Teachers

Sec 4A: Spare Room 2

Sec 4B: Spare Room 3

Sec 4C: Spare Room 4

(all Spare Rooms are on

Level 1)

Programme:


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Pathways after Secondary School

• There are many routes to success.

• Explore all possible

education options and look for one that best fits your child’s needs, interests, abilities andpassion.

• It may just mean taking a road less travelled.


What are your options after N Levels?

1. Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)

2. Direct-Entry-Scheme to Poly Programme

(DPP)

3. ITE Nitec Programme

4. Progress to Sec 5

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Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

• One of the two through-trainpathways to polytechnics forN(A) students

• An alternative to Sec 5

• A diploma-specific foundationprogramme conducted overtwo academic semesters atpolytechnics

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https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html

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https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html


Criteria for PFP (a) Top 10% of the Sec 4N(A) national cohort

(b) 12 points or less for EMB3 aggregate (before deduction of CCA bonus points)

(c) At least N(A)-level grade 3 for all subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3 (certain courses require an EL grade of 2)

(d) Eligible students will be given the option to apply after the release of the GCE ‘O’ Level results in January the year they graduate from Sec 4N(A) (students applying for PFP must first progress to Sec 5NA)

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Criteria for PFP

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For Courses featured in Group 1

Minimum Required Grades

English Language Syllabus A 3

Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics

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One of these relevant subjects:- Design and Technology- Food and Nutrition- Science (Chemistry, Biology)- Science (Physics, Biology)- Science (Physics, Chemistry)

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Any two other subjects excluding CCA

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Group 1 Courses- Applied Sciences- Built Environment- Business & Management*(*some courses classified under Group 2)

- Engineering- Health Sciences- Information & Digital

Technologies- Maritime Studies- Media & Design

*RP: Aviation Mgt, Ind & Ops Mgt, Supply Chain Mgt*TP: Aviation Mgt, Biz Processes & Sys Engr, Financial Biz Informatics https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_courses.html

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https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_courses.html


Criteria for PFP

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For Courses featured in Group 2


English Language Syllabus A 2

Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics

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One of these relevant subjects:- Art- Literature in English- History- Combined Humanities- Geography- Principles of Accounts

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Any two other subjects excluding CCA

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Group 2 Courses- Business & Management- Humanities- Media & Design**(**some courses classified under Group 1)

**NP: Chinese Media & Comm; Film, Sound & Music; Mass Comm; Media Post-Production**RP: Arts & Theatre Mgt; Mass Comm; Media Production & Design**SP: Media & Comm

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Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

• DPP allows 4N(A) students to be admitted directly to a2-year Higher Nitec programme without having to sit forthe O Level examinations or undergo a Nitec programme.

• Students who successfully compete the course andattain the required minimum qualifying Higher NitecGrade Point Average (GPA) are guaranteed a place in oneof the polytechnic diploma courses that are mapped totheir Higher Nitec course.

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https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/higher-nitec/dpp

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Criteria for DPP

• Obtained an EMB3 aggregate of 19 points orbetter (excluding CCA bonus points); and

• Met the course-specific entry requirements:a) For Applied Sciences, Engineering and Info-Communications

Technology courses:

EL- 4, Maths- 4, any three other subjects (excluding CCA)- 5

b) For Business & Services courses:

EL- 3, Maths- 4, any three other subjects (excluding CCA)- 5

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Progression to Poly from DPP 4NA

Higher Nitec Courses

For Progression to

1st Year 2nd Year

of Relevant Polytechnic Diploma Course

Applied Sciences #Raw Higher Nitec GPA

≥ 2.5^N.A.

Engineering and Info-Communications Technology #

Raw Higher Nitec GPA ≥ 2.5^

Raw Higher Nitec GPA ≥ 3.5^

Business & ServicesRaw Higher Nitec GPA

≥ 3.0^N.A.

https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/higher-nitec/dpp^excluding CCA bonus pt

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Mapping of DPP Higher Nitec Courses to Poly Diploma Courses

For the list of

Polytechnic Diploma

courses you can

apply for under the

Direct Entry Scheme

to Polytechnic

Programme (DPP),

accesshttps://www.ite.edu.sg/docs/default-source/admissions-docs/full-time/dpp/dpp-courses-to-polytechnic-mapping-for-dpp-2020-intake.pdf?sfvrsn=3d85ee13_2

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https://www.ite.edu.sg/docs/default-source/admissions-docs/full-time/dpp/dpp-courses-to-polytechnic-mapping-for-dpp-2020-intake.pdf?sfvrsn=3d85ee13_2

Springfield Secondary SchoolLifelong Learners, Exemplary Leaders ITE EAE

https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/nitec/eae

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• provides students conditional offers for admission to ITE prior to receiving their final grades

• provides students conditional offers for admission to ITE prior to receiving their final gradesstudents selected based on their aptitudes, interests, relevant work experience and achievements in sports, arts, leadership, entrepreneurship and community service, apart from academic grades

• to meet the minimum entry requirement • apply by April in the Sec 4N(A) year

https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/nitec/eae


ITE Nitec Programme

3 GCE “N” Passes

Grade 1 – 5 in EL or Maths depending on course requirements

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ITE Nitec Programme4NA

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https://www.ite.edu.sg/courses/full-time-courses/nitec



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GCE N(A)-level GCE O-levelMinimum Required Grades

School Course EL MA MA/SCOther

1Other

2Other

1Other

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Applied & Health Sciences

Applied Food Science

5 5 5E8 E8

Chemical Process TechnologyCommunity Care & Social ServicesOpticianryNursing 5 5 5

Business & Services

Beauty & WellnessBusiness Administration

5 5 5 E8 E8Business ServicesFitness TrainingFloristryTravel & Tourism ServiceHair Fashion & Design

Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' LevelLogistics ServicesRetail Services

Design & Media

Architectural Technology5 5 5

E8 E8Interior & Exhibition DesignVideo CommunicationFashion Apparel Production & Design

5 5 5Visual ProductionDigital Animation

Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' LevelProduct Design



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GCE N(A)-level GCE O-level


School Course EL MA MA/SCOther

1Other

2Other

1Other

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Electronics & Info-commTechnology

Electronics & Internet of Things 5 5 5

E8 E8Electronics, Computer Networking & Communications

5 5 5Infocomm TechnologyMicroelectronicsWeb ApplicationsSecurity Technology Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level

Engineering

Aerospace Avionics

5 5 5

E8 E8

Aerospace Machining TechnologyElectrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)Electrical Technology (Power & Control)Aerospace Technology

5 5 5Digital & Precision EngineeringMechatronics & RoboticsRapid Transit TechnologyAutomotive Technology

Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' LevelBuilt Environment (Mechanical & Electrical Services)Built Environment (Vertical Transportation)Mechanical TechnologyUrban Greenery & Landscape

Hospitality

Hospitality Operations5 5 5 E8 E8Pastry & Baking

Western Culinary ArtsAsian Culinary Arts Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level


Criteria for Sec 5N Promotion

(a) ELMAB3 (English Language, Mathematics and best three other subjects) aggregate

score of 19 points or less; and

(b) At least N(A)-level grade 5 for all subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3.

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Level matters in 2020 Weighted assessments (Term 1 & 3) Sec 4 & 5 Team Challenge (January) Sec 4 & 5 VIA carnival (March) Dining Etiquette @ TP (March) Sports day (April) CCA stand down (April) Science Practical Exams (April) Mid-Year exam (May) MT ‘O’ Level Written Exam June-study programme (June) Oral exams (July) Submission of coursework (August) Prelims (July / August) Graduation Day (30/9/2020) National Examinations (Sept/ October to Nov)

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Some important dates to

take note of ……

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Important Dates (Internal Events)*Date Activity

10 – 28 Feb • Weighted Assessment (WA) 1

Early Apr • 4NA MT Oral

9 Apr • Sports Day & CCA Stand Down

4 – 14 May • Mid-Year Examinations

2 – 5 Jun and 22 – 25 Jun

• 4NA June Study ProgrammeStudents taking coursework subjects are expected to come back to school to complete their folio and artefact

27 Jul – 6 Aug • 4NA Prelim Exam

30 Sep • Sec 4 and 5 Graduation Day Ceremony

*Dates are subject to changes. Please refer to the school calendar on the school website for any updates on the dates for school activities.

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Coursework is an important componentof a subject as a significant percentage of marks isallotted to coursework.

It is therefore important for students to do well inthe coursework component as it affects the finalgrade.

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Subject Art Design & Technology

Food & Nutrition

Coursework Component Weight

60% 70% (old 7054)60% (new 7055)

60%

Coursework Subjects



Subject Subject/Paper

Code

Submission

Deadline

(by 5pm)

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Art

6125/01 Early August

Term 3 Week 6

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Design &

Technology

7054/02

7055/02 (New)

17 Aug 2020

16 Jul 2020

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Food &

Nutrition

6072/02

Mid Jul 2020

Term 3 Week 3

Coursework submission deadlines:

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National Examinations

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Important Dates (4N National Exams)

*Date Activity

13 – 17 Jul GCE N-level EL Oral

3 – 6 Aug GCE N-level MTL Oral Exam

14 – 23 Sep and 5 – 16 Oct

GCE N-level WRITTEN Exams

18 Sep GCE N-level EL Syllabus A LC Exam

21 Sep GCE N-level MTL LC Exam

EL: English Language MTL: Mother Tongue Languages LC: Listening Comprehension

*Please refer to the SEAB website for any updates pertaining to National Exams

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