St. Margaret’s Secondary School

Sec 4-1 to 4-5Parents-Teachers-Meeting 2021

Pre-Recorded (6.00 pm) CCA Updates Education and Career Guidance Introduction to Form Teachers

Sharing by Principal (6.30 pm)1. Introduction of Staff2. Supporting our Students3. Education and Career Guidance4. Important things to note5. Commonly Asked Questions

Roadmap

Principal

Ms Linda Lim

Vice-Principal

(Academic)

Ms Susan Toh

School Leaders

Vice-Principal (Administration)

Ms Chrystine Woon

1. Introduction of Staff

Key Personnel

1. Introduction of Staff

Year Head / Assistant Year Heads

Year Head

Student Well-being &

HOD/CCA

Mr Lim Bing Hui

S2 AYH

Mdm Suryati Bte Mail

S4/5 AYH

Ms Lum Ying Lee

S1 AYH

Ms Carol Soh

S3 AYH

Mrs Sharon Tan

1. Introduction of Staff

Student Support

Staff

School CounsellorMs Cynthia Kong

School CounsellorMdm Jamie Teo

AED LBSMrs Christine Ho

Part-time Counsellor

Mrs Thelma Low

(Drop Inn Level 4 of

Classroom Block)

ECG CounsellorMs Irene Chin

ECG Corner in Library on Mondays

1. Introduction of Staff

Student Well-

Being & Support

Mdm Cynthia Kong (School Counsellor)

kong_mun_yee@moe.edu.sg

Mdm Jamie Teo (School Counsellor)

teo_jun_hui_jamie@moe.edu.sg

Mdm Christine Tay (Learning & Behavioural Support)

christine_tay_hwee_pheng@moe.edu.sg

Mdm Irene Chin (Education & Career Guidance Counsellor)

chin_chee_lin_irene@schools.gov.sg

ECG Corner in library on Mondays

1. Introduction of Staff

Form / Co-Form Teachers (S4-1)

Ms Joyce Woon Mrs Chong Chiu Peng

Ms Lum Ying Lee

S4-1 Subject Teachers’ email addresses

Form / Co-Form Teachers (S4-2)

Mr Desmond Lee Mdm Lim Fook Chiew

S4-2 Subject Teachers’ email addresses

Form / Co-Form Teachers (S4-3)

Mdm Josephine Khaw Mrs Esther Lau

S4-3 Subject

Teachers’ email

addresses

Form / Co-Form Teachers (S4-4)

Mrs Teo Sook LeeMrs Chua Choe Tee

Mrs Shamini Rajandran

S4-4 Subject

Teachers’ email

addresses

Form / Co-Form Teachers (S4-5)

Mrs Vimi Rethinam Ms Ho Wai Yu

S4-5 Subject

Teachers’ email

addresses

Form / Co-Form Teachers (S5-1)

Mrs Ramlah Fairoz Mrs Foo Kar Hiang

S5 Subject Teachers’ email addresses

Print

• Publications

• Student Handbook,

• Principal’s Monthly Letter

• Termly Progress Reports

Non Print

• Tel: 64664525

• School Website

• Email -stmargaretss@moe.edu.sg

• Email addresses of all FTs and Subj Trs

• Parents’ Gateway

Events

• Parent-Teacher Meeting

• P’s briefings

People

• Formal/ Informal discussions between parents & staff

Communication Channels

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1. Introduction of Staff

Tel: 64664525 (Office)

Website: www.stmargaretssec.moe.edu.sg

Email: stmargaretss@moe.edu.sg

Email addresses of Form and Subject Teachers

Communication Channels

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1. Introduction of Staff

COVID & its impact on Schools

1. Home based Learning2. Online Purchases – E-billing3. Webinar for Parents4. SMM+Mask5. Parent Gateway

UntangledGuiding Teenage girls through the seven transitions into adulthood

Lisa Damour, Ph.D.

2. Transition to Sec 3

Common Developmental Characteristics during Adolescence

Learning about her own identity [SELF]:

o Who am I?

o Where am I headed?

o How do I fit into society?

Seeking acceptance from peers [PEERS]

Leaning on good relationship with parentsand guidance from them [FAMILY]

2. Transition to Sec 3

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING

5 Social & Emotional Skills

Self-Awareness

Self-Management

Social Awareness

Relationship Management

Responsible Decision-Making

2. Transition to Sec 3

Things that Work Against Our Children

Growing up with

instant

gratification

Easily available

resources /

support

Increased

standards of

living

Social Media

effect of

perceived perfect/

easy lives

Knowing our students/daughters

2. Transition to Sec 3

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What adults can do? Do not take the rejection personally

Continue to insist on basic courtesy from the teenager

Help her be assertive without being mean

Help the teenager realise that there are problems that are beyond them, and call for help is not betrayal of their friends

Technology:

Preparing the teenager for the online world before she is allowed to

navigate it but set the terms of use from the start

Age appropriate exposure and material provision for the teenager

Make clear to teenager rules of virtual social behaviour is the same as that

of real social behaviour

2. Transition to Sec 3

What can Parents Do? Encourage your teen to develop solutions to problems or conflicts.

Help your teenager learn to make good decisions.

Create opportunities for him to use his own judgment, and be available for advice and support.

Talk with your teen and help her plan ahead for difficult or uncomfortable situations.

Discuss what she can do if she is in a group and someone is smoking or under (peer) pressure to have physical relationships for e.g.

2. Transition to Sec 3

2. Transition to Sec 3

3. Education and

Career Guidance

3. Education and Career Guidance

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Many Pathways

Multiple Opportunities

Fulfilling Outcomes for All

3. Education and Career Guidance

Post-secondary education and admissions section of their website.

Students can use the beta site to look for information on JAE, schools and courses offered by the institutions.

Try it out at https://beta.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary

3. Education and Career Guidance

Options at the end of 4E/5NNo Option Requirement / Eligibility to Apply

1 A Levels To enter a JC:

L1R5 must be <= 20* (before bonus points)

Subject-specific requirementsTo enter MI:

L1R4 must be <= 20* (before bonus points)

Subject-specific requirements

2 Polytechnic

(Diploma)

General: Pass in EL and Maths

Aggregate for 5 subjects including EL & Maths

(EL R2 B2) must be <= 26* (before bonus points)

Subject-specific requirements

3 Higher Nitec

Course @ ITE

Generally

Grade 1 - 7 in English Language

Grade 1 - 7 in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) or

Principles of Accounts

Grade 1 - 7 in one other subject.

4 Nitec Course

@ ITE

Generally

Grade 1 – 8 in any 2 subjects

* R: Relevant Subject B: Best Subject

Polytechnic JCYou are passionate about a specific arearelated to your career aspiration.

You prefer to dive deep into a content area. Your course of study opens more options for you at the university.

You prefer a more applied learning where there is direct relevance between study and work.

You prefer learning that is more conceptual.

You are likely to be work ready when you graduate with a diploma.

You graduate with an A-level that prepares you for university.

You enjoy working on projects and with different people.

You prefer to stay with the same group ofpeople throughout.

You prefer freedom to decide how you planand use your time.

You prefer a structured time table.

You prefer to be treated like a self-directed young adult.

You prefer the regiment and routine in a schoolsetting.

Factors to consider for Poly vs JC selection

Note: SMSS is affiliated to SAJC, so students who indicate

SAJC as 1st choice will get 2 bonus points

Taken from 2021 JAE Booklet

Taken from Ngee Ann

Polytechnic website on 18 Jan 2021

https://www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Pages/cutoffpoints.aspx

Direct School Admission (DSA – JC)

DSA-JC is an admission exercise to allow JCs/Institutions to select some Sec4/5 students for admission to JC1 based on

their achievements and talents beforethe GCE ‘O’ Level examination results are released.

Different JCs will have their own timeline NJC application usually from May to

July last year Most will be May to Aug (some will

end earlier)

https://eae.polytechnic.edu.sg/eaeStudIns/menu.jsp

What should I do if I want to apply for EAE / DSA?

Continue to contribute actively in your CCA until CCA stand-down

Do well for all the internal assessments, i.e. good CA1 and SA1 results

Be prepared for interviews / auditions / trials Good oral communication skills Good personal grooming Positive attitude and outlook helps!

Build up a portfolio

Research and Explore

3. Education and Career Guidance

InterestsValues

Skills

Personality

ME

Match my interests,

personality, skills & values to

the likely JC or polytechnic

education and course paving

for future pathways.

• JC/MI

• Polytechnic

• ITEFit

Know yourself, education and career options.

JC/Poly/ITE course/careers

exploration

For internal use only. Not to be circulated

Hope.

Resilience.

Adaptability.

Growth

Mindset.

ECG Consultations

Who? Mdm Irene Chin (Career Counsellor)

Where? ECG Corner (School Library)

When? Every Monday

How? Walk-in or Via appointment

(email: chin_chee_lin_irene@schools.gov.sg)

3. Education and Career Guidance

Supporting the Students

• Types of assignments• Thinking (PRWC)

• Pace Learning• Tapering and

Peaking Excellence

• Career Counselling• Form Teachers• AED Counselling

• After school for selected students

• Stretch higher performing students

• Support students who needs help

Structured Remedial

Consultations

Authentic Assignments in

selected subjects

Scheduled tests given to students early in the term

Important Note for Students

•Know What You Need to Know

•Know What You Know

•Know What You Don’t Know

• Don’t Know What You Need to Know

• Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Key Dates 2021

GCE O Level Examination

Examination Date (TBC)*

MT/ MTB Written 31 May/ 1 Jun

MT Listening Comprehension 6 Jul

MT Oral 8 Jul – 16 Jul

EL Oral 22 Jul – 3 Aug

HMT Oral 11 Aug – 17 Aug

Music Performing 28 Sep – 1 Oct

Science Practical 7 Oct – 19 Oct

EL Listening Comprehension 18 Oct

EOY Written 20 Oct – 15 Nov

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*Please refer to SEAB website for latest information

Guiding Students’ Preparations for Examinations

Programme Date Students Involved

Remedial Lessons Ongoing Identified students

Consultation Sessions with Individual Teachers

Ongoing Students to approach teachers based on individual needs

Parent-Teacher-Meeting 28 Jan S4-1 to S4-5 & S5

MT Intensive Lessons 15 – 16 Mar S4-1 to S4-5 & S5

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Guiding Students’ Preparations for Examinations

Programme Date Students Involved

CCA Suspension 9 Apr All

Mid-Year Examinations 27 April – 12 May All

Parent-Teacher-Meeting (with Form, Co-Form & Subject Teachers)

28 May All

June Intensive Lessons 21 – 25 Jun S4-1 to S4-5 & S5

4E5N Prelim Exams 16 Aug – 1 Sep S4-1 to S4-5 & S5

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Guiding Students’ Preparations for Examinations

Programme Date Students Involved

Optional Self-Study (until 7pm)

23 Aug – 27 Sep All S4 & 5

Last Day of School 27 Sep S4-1 to S4-5 & S5

Study Leave 28 Sep – 19 Oct S4-1 to S4-5 & S5

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Guiding Students’ Post-Secondary Options

Programme Date Audience

ECG Fair 2 – 10 Feb All S4 and S5

Keeping the Engine Warm

(T3W4-6) ✔ WAs

✔ GCE O Level EL Oral Examinations ✔ Coursework

Submission

Gearing up (WAs) When Should You Peak? (4E5N)

PIT STOP!(Mid Year

Break)

Gearing up (Break & T3W2-3)✔ Prep for Prelim✔ Coursework

submission ✔ GCE O MT

Orals

Acceleration (T3W8-10)

✔ 4E5N Prelims

Full Acceleration (T4W6-10)

✔ GCE O Level Examinations:

Gearing up (Term 1)

✔ Easing back into school

✔ Gearing up Intensive Lessons

Gearing up (T4W3)

✔ 27 Sept: Last Day of School✔ Preparation for GCE O Level

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Time

Semester 1 Term 3 Term 4

Picking momentum for

MYE

MYEs

PIT STOP!(Term 1 Break)

PIT STOP!(Term 3 Break)

CCA Suspension

RHD and Speech Day

National Day

School Website

Home > Events > School Calendar

Key Dates 2021

Event Date

HBL Days 3 Feb 14 May

Cross Country 1 April

Racial Harmony Day Speech & Prize Giving Day

23 July

End-of-Year Examinations (marking days) 4 – 15 Oct (18 – 19 Oct)

Headstart Lessons 25 Oct – 5 Nov

Study Camp 8 – 12 Nov

Work Attachment /Job Shadowing Programme (TBC)

15 – 26 Nov

5. Important Things to Note

Q&A

Qn:I understand there was a reduction in examinable syllabus last year, would the girls be able to catch up on all topics in time for the prelims this year?

Ans:

- Home based Learning and Student Learning Space Packages

- Curriculum Recovery:

- 2 weeks after the end-of-year examinations in 2020,

- All departments have reviewed their schemes of work to ensure that all the content and skills required for the subjects will be learnt /prepared for by preliminary examinations.

- MOE/CPDD/SEAB- For now, there is no reduction in examinable curriculum content for

students taking the national exams in 2021.

Q&A

Qn:

Is the school factoring in the Sec 4 on the PDLP program or are they left out of it?

Ans:

The Sec 1-3 (2021) cohorts are in the PDLP programme and the roll out plan for the procurement will begin in Term 2. The students are likely to obtain the devices in Term 3 2021.

Q&A

Qn:

Ministry is moving to blended learning in Semester 2, the Sec 4 students are on their final term to complete the syllabus so will they be going on blended learning as well?

Ans:

- Readiness for Remote Emergency Learning, learning from home (HBL) at any time.

- Some lessons are already designed with some levels of ‘blend’ of online and face to face instruction

- No specific plans for Sec 4 to be in a structured Blended Learning Programme

Slides and Resources

Thank You!