25 January 2018

Sec Two Form Teacher’s Briefing

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Agenda

1. Introduction to Form Teacher(s)

2. Time-table structure3. Important Events & Dates for the Level

4. Parents’ Handbook 2018

5. Student Handbook 20186. Reading Culture @BGSS7. CDAC & Mendaki Tuition Scheme

8. School & FT Expectations9. Daily Attendance

10. Parents’ Portal (AsknLearn)

11. How you as a parent can support your child

1. Introduction to Form Teacher(s)

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2. Time-table Structure

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Lower Sec Time-Table Structure

3. Important Events & Dates for the Level

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Sports Day @ Bedok Stadium: 9 March (Frimorning)

Arts Festival : 6 April

17th Speech Day: 13 April (Fri evening)

Mid-Year Examinations: 3 May - 10 May

Parent-Teacher Conference : 24 May (Thuevening)

Important Events & Dates for Sec 2

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Sec 2 Outdoor Adventure Camp @ Changi CoastAdventure Centre: 30 Jul (Mon) – 2 Aug (Thu)

End of Year Examinations: 28 Sep – 10 Oct

Parent-Teacher Conference: 26 Oct (Thur evening)

S2 Streaming Exercise: End Oct

Please refer to School calendar on the BGSS website forthe updated schedule

Important Events & Dates for Sec 2

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From 2.30pm – 5pm

2T1: 5 Mar (Mon)

Sec 2 VIA Visit to Lions Home for the Elders

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School Calendar 2018

http://www.bedokgreensec.moe.edu.sg

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School Calendar 2018

http://www.bedokgreensec.moe.edu.sg

4. Parents’ Handbook 2018

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Parents’ Handbook 2018

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Parents’ Handbook 2018

http://www.bedokgreensec.moe.edu.sg

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Promotes communication & understanding betweenschool & parents

Soft copy of Parents’ Handbook updated on a yearlybasis & uploaded at: www.bedokgreensec.moe.edu.sg

Other updates on schedules and events are availablein school website

Parents’ Handbook 2018

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Contents of the Parents’ Handbook 2018:

About BGSS

Student Discipline

Assessment & Promotion

CCA schedule

Useful contacts (e.g. staff list & contact numbers,student services, parent support group, bookshop,school uniform vendor).

Parents’ Handbook 2018

5. Student Handbook 2018

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Student Handbook 2018: Facilitate 2-way communication

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Check your child’s Student Handbook regularly as itcontains:o Record of Homework & Comments by teachers

(Planner Section)

‘My Responsibility & Safety’ pg 67-81

o School Rules & Regulations

‘My School Academic and Affective Experience’ pg 82 - 113

o Assessment & Promotion Criteria

o Goals & Targets set by your child

Co-curricular activities pg 103-113

o CCA Information

Student Handbook 2018: Facilitate 2-way communication

6. Reading Culture @ BGSS

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BUILDING A READING CULTURE

@BGSS

STUDENTS READING

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Opportunities for students to read

Opportunities for students to share

Acknowledging and promoting good reading habits

Availability of and access to a variety of reading materials

Reading role models

Programme Objectives:

1. to cultivate the habit of reading

2. to enable students to

experience the joy of reading

3. to nurture critical and reflective

readers

4. to widen students’ general

knowledge and global

awareness

Reading @ BGSS …where every student is a reader

Beyond EL lessonsStudents to read :

• While waiting for lessons to begin.

• While waiting for Assembly, before flag-raising

• Free periods

• Waiting for an activity to begin

How parents can help• Remind your child to bring a book to school

every day.• Encourage your child to tell you about the

book they are reading at the moment. • Share with him/her about what you have

read or are reading now. • Give them opportunities to have access to

books.

“The whole world opened to me when I learned to read.”

Mary McLeod Bethune

7. CDAC & Mendaki Tuition Scheme

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• The school in collaboration with CDAC and Mendaki is providing a collaborative tuition programme for only BGSS students

• Open to all Singapore and Singapore PR students of all races.• FAS students may request for fee waiver or partially subsidized fees • Details:o Every Saturday [ (Mendaki wef 20 Jan 2018) & (CDAC wef 24 Feb 2018) ] o Currently, 2NT, 3NT & 4NT classes in morning ( 9.00 am to 12.15 pm)o Sec 2 & 3NA and Sec 2, 3,4Exp classes in afternoon (12.30 pm to 3.45pm)o Mainly EL ,Maths,Science, Add Maths, (Phy/Chem) o We hope to open Sec 1Exp, 1NA, 1NT , 4NA and 5NA classes(at least 5

students to start a class). Do register! Forms at general office. Closing date: 26 Jan 2018

o If your child register after the 10th of the month, he/she will start the month after next. Eg. Child registers on 11th Jan to 10th Feb will start classes on the 1st week of March.

Collaborative Tuition

Programme (CTP)

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8. School and FT expectations

We would like our students to be neat & presentable in theirappearance.

Boys should have short hair while girls should tie their hairneatly and pin up their fringes if it is long.

Socks Only school socks/white socks which are higher than theankles are allowed.

Shoes Only completely black track/canvas shoes (no logo orstripes of other colours) with black shoelaces/Velcro fasteningsare allowed.

Shoelaces, rather than Velcro fastenings, are recommendedas they are more secure and safer for physical activities.

School & FT Expectations

Your child’s Form Teacher(s) may have set some expectationsfor the class as well.

Name Tags to be put on at all times in school

Reading in the morning before morning assembly

Partaking in classroom duties (sweeping, whiteboard,arranging tables and chairs, etc)

Completing and submitting work at all times

Ensure the classroom is a conducive environment tostudy and revise in during lessons and in betweenperiods

Forms and documents to be promptly submitted

Helping their buddies collect homework when they areabsent

School & FT Expectations

9. Daily Attendance

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Daily Attendance

- Regular and punctual attendance - Optimise their learning progression in school- Avoid taking leave of absence during term time to

travel abroad- For urgent cases, please submit a letter addressed

to the Principal before the trip- Inform the FT or the general office if student is

unwell or not able to attend school

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Daily Attendance

- Automated SMS will be sent to you at 10.30 am

if your child is absent from school

- If you have kept your child at home because he/she is

sick or for some other valid reasons, pls provide the

medical certificate/letter of excuse when your child returns

to school

- If you know that your child is in school and suspect that

there is an error, please stay calm

- Contact the school’s general office at 6446 3301 to

verify your child’s attendance

10. Parents’ Portal

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Parents’ Portal (AsknLearn)

Mobile app/online platform to send out school notifications to parents & guardians

Eg. School events, parenting talks, etc

Currently in pilot phase

Important notifications and letters for parental consent will continue to be sent via hard copy

In the long run, we hope to gradually expand the scope of usage so as to better manage and meet parents’ and guardians’ needs

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Parents’ Portal

Launch the app. When the screens come on, key in the details as follows.

The first page will show “Organization”. Key in the school name Bedok Green Secondary School. When you are keying the school name, a drop down list with possible school names will appear. Select Bedok Green Secondary School

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Parents’ Portal

Download the AsknLearn Parents’ Portal mobile app and you

will be able to receive notifications from the school.

Section 1: Parent’s Login via the App

Please follow the steps in downloading the Asknlearn App.

Steps:

Download the Asknlearn App from iTunes or Play Store

OR Scan the QR Code below to download the apps.

iOS Users: Android Users:

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Parents’ Portal

Android Interface: iOS Interface:

•After selecting the school, key in the following details.User ID: Your Child’s BC NumberPassword (for first time Login): parents

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Parents’ Portal

Once you have logged in, kindly fill in the mandatory information to register.It is advisable to include your email addresses into the system. Kindly also reset your password for future logins. Click on the “Back” button to login to the Parent Portal using your new password.

11. How you as a parent can support your child

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How parents can help

Create a conducive study environment:

free from distractions & proper ventilation

good lighting with proper furniture

Help your child plan his/her studies wisely:

Refer to Student Handbook 2018 ‘My School Academic andAffective Experience’ pg 82 to 93

Help him/her set goals in a SMART way (Specific,Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound)

Ensure he/she completes all homework everyday

Even if there is no homework, you can engage your childto revise his lessons for that day

Work out a study timetable with your child

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How parents can help

Help your child manage expectations from self,parents, peers and the school positively:

Give recognition to his/her efforts & improvement

Take your child seriously when he/she is unable todo school work or feeling stressed

He/she could be feeling pressurised or experiencingemotional difficulties

Refer to the Form Teachers if necessary

School may provide follow-up support throughSchool Counsellor

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How parents can help

Help your child develop a healthy mind & body

encourage him/her to exercise regularly

take short breaks of 5-15 min after studying for 40min

drink water regularly

Cyber Wellness

complete all schoolwork or any chores before usingelectronic devices

set reasonable boundaries on the responsible and safe use ofelectronic devices

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Family support as well as the child’s individual efforts are both crucial for the child’s progress.

Let’s work together to build a brighter future for our children!

Key Message

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Please complete the query slip if you have specific queries which cannot be addressed immediately.

We will get back to you as soon as we may.

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Thank you!

Your guidance, encouragement & support is crucial to your child’s success!