Welcome to

St. Gabriel’s Secondary

School

Secondary 2

Parents Information Evening

12 February 2016

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

• Students to learn to use English Language accurately & effectively in reading & writing, listening & viewing

• Important for students to read extensively & to read regularly. [It takes time to build up good language skills.]

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES To do well, students must

•Be Attentive during lessons so that language

skills can be acquired.

•Have Commitment to complete all given

assignments with good effort.

•Create an Environment that encourages

the learning and use of MT, starting from home.

The 5 Cs to Excel in Mathematics •Content knowledge

•Clarify doubts

•Check understanding/answers

•Corrections to be done on time

•Consistent & Continuous efforts (Eg. Practice 5 sums per day)

“The only way to learn Mathematics is to do Mathematics” Paul Halmos

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember.

I do and I understand. Confucius

LOWER SECONDARY SCIENCE • This subject covers three fields of science – Physics,

Chemistry and Biology;

• In Semester One, the Applied Learning Programme (ALP), has been incorporated into the Science Programme to expose pupils to the concepts of Aviation.

• A few topics from Secondary 1 will be tested in Sec 2 exams to reinforce basic foundations in science. [Pupils will be informed in advance of the topics]

• Students need to understand scientific concepts and principles, memorise facts, explain concepts, solve mathematical problems, and apply scientific principles

in daily life.

HUMANITIES SUBJECTS: (Geography, History, Literature]

• Students must be consistent in reading (textbook, articles, notes) and assignments.

• Read newspapers more avidly, in particular local news and opinion pages.

• Encourage your child to form opinions and share them during class discussions.

• Construct mind maps/ graphic organizers in their own time to help establish links between factors, and to remember factual details.

• Clarify doubts with teachers.

Understanding your child is key.

How can I guide my son in his choices

of combinations for Sec 2 streaming?

What are my son’s aspirations,

interests and abilities?

Where can he get started?

How can I help my son to achieve

his goals?

How can he improve in his

strengths and abilities?

How can my son bridge the gap?

Other Subject Information

SCIENCE: PURE SCIENCES

• Greater emphasis on the Application (Handling of Information) of scientific concepts and principles – takes up 55% of theory paper

• Less emphasis on factual materials/knowledge

• Practical Examination at end of Secondary 4E for GCE O-Level

SCIENCE: COMBINED SCIENCES

• Two components in one subject with each component covering approx. 4/5 of the pure science syllabus. There is slightly less depth in content.

• Equal emphasis on knowledge with understanding, and application (handling information) type of questions

• Practical Examination at end of Secondary 4E/5N for GCE O-Level

• No Practical Examination for GCE N-Level

Science(Physics, Chemistry) OR Science (Chemistry, Biology)

SCIENCE (Normal Technical)

• The syllabus is presented as three Core Modules: Gadgets Work Wonders, Food Matters, and Wonders of My Body – 3 textbooks & 3 Activity books

• More emphasis on knowledge with understanding type of questions – takes up 60% of paper

• No Practical Paper for GCE NT Examination

St. Gabriel’s Secondary School

Est. 1951. Labor Omnia Vincit

Requirement For Additional Maths for admission to Poly or JC Poly JC (Revised syllabuses from 2016 onwards)

A Math is NOT compulsory

for polytechnic courses but

can be used in ELR2B2.

Depending on the course

chosen, polytechnics may

offer bridging programmes

for students without O

Level A Math

H1 Math

Appropriate for students without O Level A Math

Useful for students intending to pursue business or

social sciences at university

H2 Math

Requires O Level A Math

Useful for students intending to pursue courses at

university that require good foundation in math

H2 Further Math

To be taken with H2 Math

Useful for students intending to pursue math, science

or engineering in university

H3 Math

Solve more challenging problems and proving

mathematical statements

HUMANITIES SUBJECTS: (Geography, History, Social Studies)

Information available on

school website : Useful

documents

For course outline

Electives • http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/olevel/2017Syllabus

/2267_2017.pdf

Pure http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/olevel/2017Syllabus/2065_2017.pdf

For course outline and details.

HUMANITIES SUBJECTS: (Literature)

Principles of Accounts Objectives:

- To provide students a basic introduction to financial accounting

- To give students an understanding and application of accounting knowledge to develop lifelong skills and values that will be of value in the increasingly complex world of business.

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (D & T) These are some of the things we do!

Design i s Appl ied Sc ience and Art

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (D & T)

ART

Focus – Human & Animal Portraiture, Manipulation Techniques, Study of Visual Art [SOVA] which include Singapore/SEA/World artists

RESEARCH & DRAWING - Students’ work [Research & Final] MUST show in- depth understanding & interpretation of questions/chosen theme

ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS SKILLS (EBS)

• Syllabus will be completed in Sec 3 as N level coursework begins in Feb 2017.

• Important for students to attend lessons and do self-study. Many concepts and terms to familiarise with.

• Students need to be able to understand and apply knowledge learnt.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (CPA)

• We aim to teach your child the following:

• Basic Computer literacy

• Skills in using functional application softwares; MS WORD, MS EXCEL

• Critical and logic thinking through Games Design

Details of CPA syllabus can be found @ • http://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/syllabus_for_scho

ol.asp