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SECONDARY TWO
STREAMING TALK
Sec 2 NT
19 April 2013, 6.30-8.30pm
Mr Seet Tiat Hee
Principal
Ms Jennifer Wong
Vice-Principal
Mr Steve Ow
Vice-Principal
Introduction of School Leaders
Mr Michael Low
HOD/EL
Mdm Norhafiani
HOD/Maths
Mdm Maslinni
HOD/MT
Mr Lee Hon Yen
HOD/Science
Introduction of Heads of Department
Mr Dan Koh
HOD/PE & CCA
Mrs Amy Yeo
HOD/PCCG
Mr Karamjeet
HOD/NT
Mr Ong Hok Beng
HOD/C&T
Introduction of Heads of Department
Ms Christina Ng
SH/Aesthetics
Ms Nurul
Covering HOD/Humanities
Mr Kelvin Teo
Covering HOD/Student Dev
Mr Tan Meng Hwee
Covering HOD/ICT
Introduction of Heads of Department
2T1
Mr Chen Guo Wei
(Sec 2NT Level Manager)
Mdm Nyai Diyana Kartini
Introduction of Form Teachers
2T2
Mrs Lynda Kwan
Mdm Siti Nursurinawati
Introduction of Form Teachers
Mdm Norliza
Mdm Chang Wei Yi
Introduction of School Counsellors
ITE Course
Secondary 3 Subject Options
Support from parents
Briefing by Dept HOD
Objectives
ITE Course
Institute of Technical Education
(ITE)
Institute of Technical Education
(ITE)
Courses that meet
economic and
global demands
Numerous
partnerships with
key industry
players
Preparing you for a
promising career
Institute of Technical Education
(ITE)
For students with an
aptitude for
hands-on learning
Institute of Technical
Education (ITE)
National ITE
Certification
(NITEC)
Higher National
ITE Certification
(Higher NITEC)
GCE NA/O Level
Institute of Technical Education
(ITE)
Some factors for consideration...
When selecting Nitec courses, check to see if
there are relevant Higher Nitec courses to
progress to.
Entry into ITE
3 possible ways
After taking the
N-level examinations
– Enrol in a NITEC
course
After taking the
O- level examinations
– Enrol in a Higher
NITEC course
After doing well for the
N(A)level examinations
– Opt for the Direct Entry Scheme
(DES) to Polytechnic Programme
General Overview
Students may wish to
enter the Working
World at any point on
this Education Map
Recap: Pathways available for N(T) students
Pre-requisite
grades attained
Pre-requisite
grades attained
Pre-requisite
grades attained
University
Degree
Polytechnic
2 year ITE
Higher NITEC
Working World
2 year ITE
NITEC
GCE N-Level Exam – N(A) and N(T)
Pointers for Students to
Consider...
Consider the 6P’s when selecting
a course of study
Personal Characteristics
1.How does the course of study play up to
your strengths, interests, learning styles and
passions?
2.Will the course you have selected prepare
you for your career aspirations?
Consider the 6P’s when selecting
a course of study
Practicalities
1.What are the academic and non-academic
entry requirements of the school/course you
are applying for?
2.Does
your
aggregate
score
(L1R5/L1R4/ELR2B2) meet the minimum
entry requirement for your desired course?
Consider the 6P’s when selecting
a course of study
Progression Opportunities
1.What will your qualification allow you to
do after graduation?
2.What is the industry outlook for the
course of your choice?
Consider the 6P’s when selecting
a course of study
Parents
1.What kind of guidance, perspective or
support can they provide you to help you
make a more informed choice?
Consider the 6P’s when selecting
a course of study
Peers
1.Don’t follow your friends blindly. Their
passions, strengths and interests may be
different from yours. Hence the course
they select might not be the best fit for
you.
Consider the 6P’s when selecting
a course of study
Plan
1.Plan ahead, where do you see yourself
after graduation?
2.What actions can you take to
increase the likelihood of reaching
your destination?
Sec 3 N(T) Course
Subject
Type
Core (4)
Science (5-6)
Non-Science
English
Mother Tongue
Elementary Maths
Computer Applications
Compulsory
Elective (1)
Optional
Elective (1)
Science
D&T
Elements of Business Skills (EBS)
* With effect from 2014, Social Studies is also offered
as a non-examinable subject.
Sec 2 Streaming Exercise
Important Dates
Where am I ?
Attitude (Behaviours)
Want to Learn
High
Don’t want to
Learn
Scorer
Slacker
Survivor
Squatter
Aptitude
(Abilities)
Low
Where am I ?
Attitude (Behaviours)
Want to Learn
•Do more challenging questions
•Spend more time on weaker subjects
•Practice top-schs’ papers
•Tutor your peers
•I can, I want, I will !
High
Don’t want to Learn
Scorer
Slacker
Survivor
Squatter
•You know “U Can”,
Let’s do it!
•Imagine your future &
work towards it!
• Ask your parents to
withdraw your privilege
Aptitude
(Abilities)
Low
•Make appointment with teachers
•More practice on assessment books
•Improve study methods
•Do self test & check
•Change your thinking, Change your life
•Dialogue with your Parents/Trs
•Be Receptive to disciplinary measures
Mental Stress – Root Cause
1. Get real about what is
actually happening
Expectation
2. Stop worrying about the
“What ifs’”
Stress
Reality
3. Manage Expectation –
keep it realistic
False
Expectations
Appearing
Real
“I have found that using these three steps
offers a powerful antidote to much of the daily stress
people encounter.
When you use these methods, you'll lighten
your load, focus your energy on the task at hand, and
breathe easier for a more productive day overall”
Paul Lavoie
• Take time to reinforce goal with your
child
• Motivate them to study
- Give positive encouragement.
- Praise for their effort
- Promise reasonable and appropriate rewards for good
results
- Show that you’ve to work hard to support the family
and their education
Support from parents
• Attention to their needs and
problems
- Take care of their physical health.
- Do not place excessive high expectation resulting in
mental stress
- Do not let them get distracted or into unnecessary
Boy-Girl relationship
- Ensure they do not mix with wrong friends who are
not interested in studies
Support from parents
• Supervise their studies at home
- Ensure they’ve a revision time-table & follow it closely
- Ensure they set target & work towards it
- Monitor revision progress by checking on test dates,
test marks, completion of assignment
- Leave your contact with the FTs and STs so that teachers
can give immediate feedback to you whenever needed
- They don’t waste time at home in leisure activities such
as computer games or watching too much television
Support from parents
• Support them in their studies
- Get help from relatives or friends
- Provide conducive environment at home for
their study (study table, proper lighting)
- Minimise household chores or duties for
them
- Get them to come to school and do not let
them skip school just because they are late.
Support from parents
• Morale and emotional support
– Showing concern in appropriate ways
– Trust your children
• Open communication
– Have hear-to-heart talk
• Good food, good rest
– chicken of essence, ginseng
• Role model /Encourage good
habits routine
– Sleep early; less computer/TV
Support from parents
Juying Parents Support Group
Juying Parents Support Group
Success Factors for Students
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Attitude
Believe in yourself
Conscientious, Consistent
Dreams, Aspirations & Hopes
Expectations – realistic &
challenging
First thing first
Goal setting
Humility
“I” & my future…
Together We Will Succeed!