A Word of Welcome - Paya Lebar Methodist Girls'...
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A Word of Welcome
Ms Pamela Yoong
Principal
PLMGS (Sec)
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Enriched for Life
Mrs Selina Lum
Vice Principal
PLMGS (Sec)
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Founded in 1916
A distinctively
Christian School
with a rich Christian
heritage and
tradition
Our School
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School has a good system in place to achieve the Desired Outcomes of Education
School has achieved consistently good academic and other results
School is well-established and receives parental support and public recognition
Criteria for Autonomous School
Status
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An autonomous school since
2002.
Reaffirmed in 2006 &
2012
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Outstanding
Development Award
Student All-Round
Development
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Luke 2:52
“…and Jesus increased in wisdom (cognitive
development) and stature (physical development)
and in favour with God (moral development) and
man (social & emotional development).”
Our Philosophy
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To nurture every PL-Lite into a
whole person who lives in
favour with God and Man
Our
Mission
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An outstanding school producing women of
fine character with a passion for life and learning
Our Vision
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Godliness
Respect
All-round excellence
Commitment
Enthusiasm
Our Values
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Academic Excellence
Mrs Goh Hui Cheng
Senior Dean, Instructional Programme
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“Passion for Life
& Learning”
Academic Excellence
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Curriculum
Core Enriched (foster talents/interests, develop
21st CC and lifeskills)
Compulsory Modules Subject-
related Enrichment
Experiential Learning
Curriculum Overview
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Science/Maths
• Pure Biology
• Pure Chemistry
• Pure Physics
• Combined Sciences
• Maths
• A Maths
• Principles of Accounts
Mother Tongue:
• Mother Tongue
(CL, ML, TL)
• Higher Chinese
• Higher Tamil
Humanities
• Literature
• Geography
• History
• Combined Humanities
Arts
• Music/Higher Music
• Food & Nutrition
• Art
English Language
Core Curriculum – O Level Subjects
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• MOE prescribed syllabi
• Teaching of 21st CC
• Incorporate school values and NE values
in appropriate learning context.
• Leverage on ICT to provide quality
learning
Learning Content (knowledge, values and dispositions)
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PL 21 and PL STAR
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To create an integrated and engaging instructional programme to enhance the development of 21st CC in our students
– Critical and Creative thinking
– Information, communication and technology skills
– Civic literacy, global awareness and cross-cultural skills
PL 21: Creating PL-lites of the
21st Century
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PL 21
PL21
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PL 21: Overview
Skills Level Depts Output
• Critical and
Inventive Thinking
• Information and
Communication
Skills
• Civic literacy,
Global Awareness
and Cross-cultural
Skills
Sec 1 • Humanities • Integrated Performance
Task
• Oral Presentation
Sec 2 • D&T
• Design a product
• Oral Presentation
Sec 3 • All Depts • Oral Presentation
• Research Work
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PL 21 and PL STAR
PL
STAR
PL21
STretching
AchieveRs
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Stretching talents and students
beyond the standard curriculum
PL STAR
PL
STAR
ACE Programme (Accelerated & Enhanced)
(Maths, Science, Music)
Enhanced Enrichment
(All Subjects)
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ACE Programme (Accelerated & Enhanced)
ACE
Music
ACE
Academic
ACE
Mathematics
ACE
Science
ACE Programme
ACcelerated & Enhanced
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ACE Academic
In ACE Academic, our students are exposed to greater depth and breadth in
•ACE Mathematics •ACE Science
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ACE Music
• 2-year programme for Lower Secondary
students
• PL’s version of the Lower Secondary
Music Elective Programme
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Overview of ACE Programme
ACE Mathematics
Accelerated Learning
Research Projects & Competitions
International Assessment via the Math Olympiad
ACE Science
Enhanced Curriculum
Research Projects & Competitions
International Assessments via the Science Olympiad
Visit to Industry Partners and Agencies
ACE Music
Learn a 2nd instrument
Master Classes
Workshops and Specialised Learning Journeys
Solo & Ensemble Performances
Leading to the O-Level Music
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Enhanced Enrichment Subject Based & Inter Disciplinary
Conferences
(Local &
International
Competitions
(Local &
International)
Accreditation
Programmes
Learning
Journeys (Local)
Collaboration
with local orgs &
agencies
Study Trips
(Overseas)
Enhanced Enrichment Programme
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Language and the Arts
- Creative Arts Programme (English & Chinese)
- LAMDA
- Commonwealth Essay Competition
- Bilingual Public Speaking Competition
Humanities
- NUS Geography Challenge
- Literature Symposium
- MOE & JC Scholarship Programme
Innovation & Enterprise
- Future Problem Solving Programme
- Destination Imagination Competition
Leadership
- United Nations International School (NYC)
- RMUNC
Enhanced Enrichment Programme
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Talent Development Programme
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Talent Development Programme
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Achievements
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UNIS Conference Debate (USA) Champion
Destination Imagination
Competition
1St & 2nd in Singapore.
Travel to Tennessee USA
Commonwealth Essay
(international) 2013
3 GOLD awards
1 Silver, 2 Bronzes
25th YMCA Plain English
Speaking Awards (PESA) (2011)
Finalist (Top 8th)
EZ COE EL Public Speaking
Competition
3rd Place
Dramatic Interpretation (Public
Speaking)
2nd Place
Achievements in EL, Humanities
& the Arts
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Champions at the UN
Conference in New York (2012)
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All Singapore Mathematics
Competition for Normal Course
Team Category – 2nd
Individual– 5th & 14th
Singapore Mathematics Project
Festival
Honourable Mention
2013 American Mathematics
Competition
8 Distinctions
2013 Singapore Math Olympiad 1 Silver, 5 Bronze,
6 Honourable Mention
International Biomedical
Challenge 2013
1 Silver 1 Honourable
Mention, 5 Merit
Singapore Junior Water prize
1st Award
Achievements in Maths & Science
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Twinning Programmes &
Overseas Immersion Trips
• Malaysia
• Hong Kong
• Dalian, China
• Japan / Korea
• Australia & New Zealand
Global Classroom Programme
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The Hong Kong Experience
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Hong Kong (Twinning)
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Inter Subject-related Overseas Trips
• Humanities – Australia & Korea
• Science & Maths – New Zealand
• English & Literature – England, UK, Malaysia
• Arts – Hong Kong
• Malay Language – Malaysia
• Interdisciplinary (Sc & Hum) – Japan,
Global Classroom Programme
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Kumamoto
Castle
Science &
Humanities
Learning in
Kyushu
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Oral History from a WW2
Survivor from Nagasaki
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English & Literature in England
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Caring, committed &
competent teachers
Supportive parents,
alumni, board of
management,
community
People & Culture
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Value-added: Gold (Express) – 12th SAA,
12th Value Added Award
Value-added: Gold (Normal) – 9th SAA,
9th Value Added Award
> 90% qualify for Junior College & Polytechnic
education
Average of 13-15 aggregate points
Top students – 8A1s,9 A1s and 10 As
Academic Excellence
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Affliation to Anglo Chinese Junior College (ACJC).
Our students get 2 bonus points if they apply to ACJC after the O Levels.
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Enriched for Life…
…at PLMGS
Enriched for Life… @ PLMGS
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Performance
by
Sec 2 ACE Music Students
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Co-Curricular Programme
Mrs Sharon Tng
Dean, Physical & Aesthetics Development
HOD, PE & CCA
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Formal Lessons
Sports & CCA
Character Development
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Leadership Development
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Leadership roles & opportunities
Prefects
Peer-Lites
House Leaders
Hospitality Team
CCA Leaders
Sports Leaders
Class monitors & committee
Student Leaders in PL
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Personality, Learning & Thinking Keys
Creative Problem-Solving
Managing Teams
Event Management
Leadership Empowerment
Developing Leadership Styles
Leadership 101, 201
Energising Teams
Facilitation Skills
Service-Learning
Leadership Training
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Empowerment
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Empowerment
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Outdoor Education
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Community Involvement Projects – Local & Overseas
Indonesia Singapore
Citizenship Programme
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United Nations Conference
2010
2011
2012 2013
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Outstanding Development Award
Student All-Round Development
Student All-Round
Development
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Character Development Sports & CCA
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Archery
Fencing
Dance
Inline skating
Swimming
Sports Enrichment Modules
Archery
Dance
Inline Skating
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Badminton
Netball
Swimming
Table-Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
CCAs – Sports & Games
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Badminton & Table Tennis
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National Inter-school
Cross Country – ‘B’
Division Champion
Track & Field/Cross Country
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Australian Institute of Sports
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Uniformed Groups
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To nurture students’ talents,
cultivate poise & confidence
& develop a deep appreciation for the arts
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Band
Choir
Dance
Guitar
English LDDS
Chinese LDDS
Guzheng Tuan
Handbells
Harp
CCAs – Performing Arts
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2009 2011 2013
Guzheng Gold With
Honours
Gold With
Honours
Distinction
Handbells Silver Silver Distinction
Harp Gold Gold Distinction
Guitar Silver Silver Distinction
Choir Gold Gold Distinction
Band Silver Silver Commendation
Drama(CLDDS) Silver Silver Accomplishment
Drama(ELDDS) Gold Silver Accomplishment
Dance Gold with
Honours
Gold Distinction
SYF Awards
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East Zone Centre of Excellence for the Creative Arts
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Briefing on Direct
School Admission to
PLMGS (Sec)
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Overview of DSA
• DSA-Sec Exercise was introduced in
2004
• The DSA-Sec Exercise was
conceptualised to promote holistic
education.
• Autonomy to offer 10% of our places to
students via DSA Exercise.
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DSA Criteria - Music
• Formal Training in
any musical
instrument including
Voice with Minimum
of Grade 5 (ABRSM)
or equivalent and
• Achievement in
National competitions/
Accomplishment at
National Level
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DSA Criteria – Performing Arts
Drama / Dance
• Formal Training in Speech and Drama or Dance
and
• Achievement in National competitions /
Accomplishment at National Level
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DSA Criteria - Art
Achievement in National competitions/
Accomplishment at National Level
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DSA Criteria – Sports
• Achievement in
Zonal/National
competitions or
equivalent or
• Participant of a JSA
Programme
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DSA Application Process
• Application Form available on school
website when DSA exercise begins
– 12 May
• Submit application form by
hand/mail/email by deadline (11 July)
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DSA Application Process
• Testimonial: 1 from primary school teacher
or instructor / coach related to the area of
talent.
• Copy of academic results slips from
Primary 4-6
• Any other supporting evidence – Relevant
certifications and record of achievements,
list of relevant experience.
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DSA Selection Process
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to
attend an audition or trial as well as attend
an interview.
• Applicants will be notified of audition / trial
dates (14 July – 15 August) after being
shortlisted
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Selection Stage
• Outcome of DSA application will be
released by 29 August. A letter will be
sent to all applicants informing them of
the outcome.
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Exercise School Preference
Stage (20 – 24 Oct)
• Students who receive at least one DSA-
Sec offer may indicate their school
preference, up to a maximum of 3 choices
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Results Release Stage
(Late Nov)
• Students accepting Confirmed offers
will not be allowed to make any school
option in the centralised S1 Posting
Exercise and not allowed to transfer to
another school, following the release of
the PSLE results
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Successful DSA Candidates who are in
the Option Band
• DSA candidate with PSLE aggregate within the Option Band, Express/N(A) band or the N(A)/N(T) band, is allowed to select a course of his preference during the S1 Option.
• Students will have to submit their preferred course during the S1 Option.
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Unsuccessful DSA applicants
• Reapply after PSLE results are
released and they will be placed on
the waiting list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I do not meet the criteria listed in your
school website, can I still apply?
Yes. We will still consider each application
on a case-by-case basis, but there must
be some special talent, which you would
need to describe clearly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to join the CCA which is the area
of talent that I have applied for through
DSA?
Yes. This is so that you can further develop
your area of talent as well as contribute to the
school.
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My daughter intends to apply for DSA
using her CCA in netball*. Would like to
know the minimum aggregate score for
entry into PLMGS.
DSA entry is based on talent and not
academic results.
There is no minimum aggregate score as
PL caters to all streams Special, Express,
Normal Academic and Normal Technical
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Do you accept non-affiliated students?
Sec 1
Admissions in
2014
Affiliation Non-Affiliation
Express 205 – 252 236 - 246
Normal
(Academic)
164 – 199 None posted
Normal
(Technical)
134 – 151 111 – 159
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What is the entry point required in PSLE
for PL Pri?
For admission in 2015, the minimum
entry point for PL Primary students is
205 for the Express Stream.
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Enriched for Life…
…at PLMGS
Enriched for Life… @ PLMGS
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Thank You Senior Dean / CCP
Dean / Physical & Aesthetics Development
Subject Head / Aesthetics
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Question and Answer
Session
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Do students in ACE Music learn a 2nd instrument? Will the
school allocate the 2nd instrument or is it a choice of the
student? Thank you.
With effect from 2014, the school does not offer 2nd
instrument to students in ACE Music programme.
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In the area of dance, would formal ballet class of Grade 6 be
considered? She has no national level competition
experience.
To be shortlisted for the DSA Dance audition, your daughter
needs to fulfil 2 criteria as follows:
Grade 4 in Ballet from Royal Academy of Dance or
Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dance
AND
Achievement in National competitions / accomplishment at
national level
For further details please refer to our DSA webpage as
follows:
http://www.plmgss.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_conte
nt&view=article&id=98&Itemid=163
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What is the percentage of places reserved for non-affiliated
students and who do not DSA, but score around the last
cut-off point, e.g. 236 and above.
The number of places available for the non-affiliated
students who do not opt for DSA into PLMGS (Sec) will
depend on the number of students from PLMGS (Pri) with a
PSLE T-score of 205 and above who opted for PLMGS
(Sec) as their first choice school. Please take note that the
cut-off point may change from year to year.
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Can my daughter go DSA through Choir (Voice) test?
Yes, provided she meets the selection criteria as follows:
Formal Training in any musical instrument or voice with a
minimum of Grade 5 or equivalent in the Associated Board
Schools of Music or other accredited examination boards
AND
Achievement in national competitions (e.g. SYF) /
accomplishment at national level
Please refer to the school’s DSA webpage for further
details:
http://www.plmgss.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_con
tent&view=article&id=98&Itemid=163
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If my elder girl gets in PLMGSS, can my younger girl gets
in to the primary school?
No. PLMGS (Pri) is guided by the criteria set up by the
Ministry of Education for Primary One Registration
Exercise.
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Thank you