Welcome toPaya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)

Secondary 1 Registration Day

2018

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Collection of Registration

Package

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Collection of Registration Package

Sample of documents

2Registration8.30am to 12noon

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Purchase of*apparel*books

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128.30am to 12noon

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Briefing to Parents

SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (SECONDARY)

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1. What is Subject-Based Banding (SBB)2. Eligibility Criteria3. Opportunities to take Higher Level Subjects?4. Support for Students5. Post-Secondary Options

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.

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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).

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Eligibility Criteria and Opting into SBB• Eligible N(A) and N(T) students should have received an application

form, based on the following criteria:

• 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.

Course PSLE Standard Grade PSLE Foundation Grade Option to offer subject atN(A) A*, A - Express

N(T)A*, A - Express/ N(A)B, C 1 N(A)

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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.

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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.

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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 she meets our school’s criteria at the end of Sec 2.

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Some insights from 2017 implementation

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School level Understand rationale & intent of SBB Bridging programme

Classroom level Academic support Class formation and banding of

classes Social Emotional (SE) support Focused group discussions

Smaller class size learning

Mentoring (FTs), SE support

Some insights from 2017 implementation

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As we don’t have many N(T) students taking N(A) Science, we relied on our N(A) friends who are in the same CCA. We checked with them on homework and

clarified doubts. They were helpful.

I love the SBB EL class a lot, as I learn different things beyond the content for N(A) stream. Being in the banded class allowed me to talk to other students in a different

stream. I have made new friends and lessons were enjoyable. It might be more difficult, but it also has a lot of

fun activities.

N(T) student taking N(A) Sci

N(A) student taking Exp EL

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSION for N(A) students

Progression opportunities for Sec 4 N(A)• Sec 4 N(A) students have the following progression opportunities:

• To apply for any of the programmes above, students must satisfy the minimum entry requirements.

• A strong literacy and numeracy foundation would ensure students are better prepared for these progression pathways.

• Therefore, students are encouraged to deepen their knowledge in English, Mathematics and Science.

Polytechnic Foundation

Programme (PFP)

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic

Programme (DPP)

Nitec Programmes Secondary 5 N(A)

•The PFP is a one-year foundation programme for polytechnic-bound students offering a practice-oriented curriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers.

•PFP students are given provisional places in diploma programmes, subject to them passing all modules in the one-year PFP.

•Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

•Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

•Students accepted into the DPP will enrol into Higher Nitec courses at ITE.

•These students are subsequently offered a place in a polytechnic diploma course mapped to their Higher Nitec, subject to them meeting the Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements.

For both programmes, posting is based on merit and subject to vacancies in open competition.

Applicants may combine their GCE ‘O’ and ‘N’ Level results to compute their aggregate score, for merit-based admission into PFP and DPP.

Examples of PFP Courses and RequirementsPlease refer to https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html for full range of courses and subject-specific minimum entry requirements.

Course cluster Minimum entry requirements

• Applied Sciences • Business & Management• Built Environment • Engineering• Health Sciences• Information & Digital Technologies• Media & Design

• ELMAB3 ≤ 11• EL ≤ 3 • MA ≤ 3• Comb Sci / F&N / D&T ≤ 3• Any other two subjects ≤ 3• Meet subject-specific minimum entry requirements

• Business & Management• Humanities• Media & Design

• ELMAB3 ≤ 11• EL ≤ 2 • MA ≤ 3• POA / E Lit / Hist / Geog / Comb Humans / Art ≤ 3• Any other two subjects ≤ 3• Meet subject-specific minimum entry requirements

Examples of DPP Courses and RequirementsPlease refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des for full range of courses and subject-specific minimum entry requirements.

Course cluster Minimum entry requirements

• Applied Sciences • Engineering• Info-Communications Technology

• ELMAB3 ≤ 19• EL ≤ 4• MA ≤ 4• Any other three subjects ≤ 5• Meet subject-specific minimum entry requirements

• Business & Services • ELMAB3 ≤ 19• EL ≤ 3• MA ≤ 4• Any other three subjects ≤ 5• Meet subject-specific minimum entry requirements

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSION for N(T) students

Progression opportunities for Sec 4 N(T)• Sec 4 N(T) students have the following progression opportunities:

• To be eligible, students must satisfy the minimum entry requirements.

• A strong literacy and numeracy foundation would ensure students are better prepared for these progression pathways.

• Therefore, students are encouraged to deepen their knowledge in English, Mathematics and Science.

Nitec Programmes Transfer to Sec 4 N(A)

Posting of applicants to Nitec courses

•Posting is based on merit and subject to vacancies in open competition.–Based on aggregate of the best 4 GCE ‘N’ Level subjects, including pre-requisite

subjects and bonus points (where applicable); and–Met course-specific entry requirements.

•Many Nitec courses require a pass in subjects such as English, Maths and Science – good foundation in these subjects is critical to students performing well in the corresponding Nitec courses.

•Doing well in these subjects in secondary school, especially at the higher level, will position students better to perform well in ITE.

Examples of NITEC Courses and RequirementsPlease refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/pts_nitecisc_course_catalogfor full range of courses and subject-specific minimum entry requirements.

Course Minimum Entry Requirement• Aerospace Machining Technology• Electronics (Microelectronics) • Fashion Apparel Production & Design • Medical Manufacturing Technology • Opticianry • Rapid Transit Technology • Visual Effect

3 GCE ‘N’ Level Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in ‘Maths or Science’, and two other subjects

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2 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects

• Business Services • Finance Services • Fitness Training • Food & Beverage Operations • Travel & Tourism Services • Visual Communication • Western Culinary Arts

3 GCE ‘N’ Level Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in English, and two other subjects

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2 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects

ADMIN MATTERS

Purchase of School Uniform & Apparel

Items Suggested QuantitySchool Uniform (blouse & pinafore) 2 setsPE Attire 3 setsSchool Socks 3 pairsRed School Tie 1PL-Lite Shirt (Fridays & School Outings only) 1Skorts (Fridays & School Outings only) 1PL Jacket 1School Badge & Name-Tags (to purchase through the respective Form Teachers on the first day of school)

Red tie on Mondays and special occasions

Expected School Attire

2018 Secondary 1 Book List

Purchase of Books

For students who are eligible:Purchase of Books Deadline for submission: 27 Dec 2017

Financial AssistanceOther Administrative Matters

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