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2017 Secondary One
Meet-the-Parent
Session
7 Jan 2017
Programme
Time Programme By
9.00 am Principal’s Address Mdm Rasidah
9.15 am Holistic
Development:
Curriculum and
Co-Curriculum
Ms Pang Xue Yin
Mr Tan Chee
Tiong
Mr Koa Chee
Meng
9.35 am School Discipline Mr Zack Sow
9.45 am Communications:
Parents’ Portal
Mr Mohamed Halil
Mohd Ibrahim
Programme
Time Programme By
9.55 am Closure of Secondary
1 Orientation Camp
Mr Matthias
Wan
10.00 am (a) Parenting Workshop (for parents)
(b) CCA Open House (for students)
(c) 2nd Sports Trial for selected
students
11.40 am CCA Open House (for students and
parents)
Principal’s
Address
Nurturing a child
holistically Curriculum
Curriculum
• Broad-based
• Holistic
• Opportunities to explore
diverse interests and
hone different strengths
Curriculum
• English Language and Literature
• Mother Tongue Language
• Mathematics
• Science
• Humanities
• Physical and Sports Education
• Character & Citizenship Education
Curriculum
• Design and Technology
• Food and Consumer Education
• Art
• Music
• Computer Applications (For
NT stream only)
Investigative in Nature
Problem-Based
• Engage in field studies (for
History and Geography) or
experimentation work in the
D&T workshops or kitchens
• Projects are planned for
collaborative learning
Distinctive Programme: Applied
Learning Programme
Our Quest Applied learning programme leverages
on Howard Gardner’s theory on 5 Minds for the
Future to develop our students to:
• acquire inquiry skills via the QUEST Approach,
(a Disciplined Mind);
• connect knowledge and skills learnt in
Geography and Science as a continuum, (a
Synthesising Mind);
• apply and extend these knowledge and
understanding to explain and possess the
wisdom to solve real-world problems (a Creating,
Respectful and Ethical Mind).
Distinctive Programme: Applied
Learning Programme
Sec 1 Theme: Water Sustainability • Conducted mostly during Geography and
Science lessons (Term 1)
• Experiential outdoor study at selected
water-ways (20, 27 Feb).
• Design and construction of sand and
membrane filtration systems.
Part of formal curriculum and assessment
for Science, Geography and English.
Art & Music Elective
Programmes
(AEP/MEP) For Express Students
• Special MOE programmes started since
1982 for students with passion and abilities
in art/music
• Provide enriched art/music learning
environment
• Provide in-depth study into art/music
Art Elective Programme (AEP)
AEP is a 4-year art
programme
offered from
secondary 1
in selected
schools
Visit the website for more information:
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/art-elective-programme/
Music Elective Programme (MEP)
MEP is a 4-year music
programme
offered from
Secondary 1 in
select schools
Visit the website for more information:
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/music-elective-
programme/
Art Elective Programme Centres
Weekly AEP lessons for Express
students in non-AEP schools
Centres Lesson
Timings
AEP National Junior
College
37 Hillcrest Road S
288913
Tuesdays
3 – 6 pm
Music Elective Programme
Centres
Weekly MEP lessons for Express students in
non-MEP schools
Centres Lesson
Timings
MEP Anglo-Chinese School
(Independent)
121 Dover Road S 139650
Fridays
3 – 5pm
Dunman High School
10 Tanjong Rhu Road S
436895
Mondays
3.30 –
5.30pm
What Are The Requirements Of AEP?
• Qualify for Express stream
• Good in making and presenting art
• Keen interest and willingness to commit
to four years of in-depth study in Art or
Music
• Pass selection exercise on 25 January
2017, e.g.
• Draw from life/imagination
• Create original object(s)/image(s)
• Present a Portfolio
What Are The Requirements Of MEP?
• Qualify for Express stream
• Good in performing and creating music
• Keen interest and willingness to commit to four
years of in-depth study in Music
• Students have to sit for the MEP Selection
Exercise if they are applying for the MEP Centres
• Should have obtained a pass in Grade Three
Practical and Theory/Practical Musicianship
exams of the ABRSM or the equivalent standard
from other exam boards; OR in the absence of
the above qualifications, pass the Selection
Exercise on 23 Jan 2017. .
Important Dates To Note
(For Application to AEP/MEP Centres)
Date (2017) Events
3 – 16 Jan Application Opens
16 Jan Deadline to submit
application
23 Jan – 28 Feb Selection Exercises
6 Mar Notification of Results
From 20 Mar
onwards
(Term 2, Week 1)
Commencement of
programmes at AEP/MEP
Centres
Application Workflow
Applicants will
be shortlisted
and notified to
attend the selection in
January –
February 2017.
Submit an
application to
take up
AEP/MEP as
an external
student
through your
Secondary
school in
January 2017.
1 APPLICATION 2 SELECTION EXERCISE
Notification
of results
3 RESULTS
3 – 16 January
23 January –
28 February From 20 March 6 March
Lessons
start!
Successful
applicants
will start
lesson at respective
AEP/MEP
centres in
Term 2, 2017
Interested to apply for these
programmes?
• Get an application form from Mdm Tan
Teing Im or from the General Office and
submit the application form by 13 January
2017.
• Find out about the programmes from MOE
websites:
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/art-
elective-programme/
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/music-
elective-programme/
Other Programmes for Sec 1
• History Learning Journey to Malay
Heritage Centre, Indian Heritage
Centre and Chinatown Heritage
Centre
• UNSW ICAS Science Competition
(selected students)
• UNSW Mathematics Competition
(selected students)
Other Programmes for Sec 1
• Math Club (once a fortnight for Math
enthusiasts)
• Math Games Day
• Drama Appreciation ( April - Lao Jiu
by Practice Theatre)
• Mother Tongue Language Talents –
Calligraphy lessons by GIVE
Scholars
Other Programmes for Sec 1
• Mother Tongue Language– Festive
Learning Journeys
• National Literature Festival
(selected students)
• READ@QTSS
• Fun with Scrabble
• Google Classroom
Lifeskills Inculcation: 7 Habits
of an effective teen
Level Habits for
Secondary 1
• Be Proactive
• Begin with the
End in Mind
Strengthening Foundations
for Core Subjects
• Most post-secondary institutions require a pass
in English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics and
Science
• Further strengthen his foundations in these
subjects to prepare for upper secondary
Strengthening Foundations
for Core Subjects
English and Mother Tongue: • Emphasis on conversational and
listening skills
• Listening Comprehension Test at the
Semestral Examinations
English: • Emphasis on grammar and editing
skills
Test Policy and
Assessment Matters • 2 examinations per year: Mid Year and Final
Year
• 1 Continual Assessment component for each
semester (CA1 and CA2)
• The CA comprises tests, quizzes, projects, daily
work, etc given throughout the semester.
Weightage of CA and SA
Be consistent, every test counts.
Regular Attendance: Absence for
test must be covered with MC
Stream CA1 SA1
(MYE)
CA2 SA2
(EYE）
Sec 1 Exp
and NA
15% 25% 15% 45%
Sec 1 NT 20% 25% 20% 35%
Test Dates
• Test dates will be given at least
a week in advance.
• Parents’ circular will be given
only for Mid Year Examination
and End of Year Examination.
• For the other tests, your child
will be expected to record the
test dates in his/her student’s
planner.
Promotion Criteria
Sec 1 Express • Pass in English and Pass Overall
Sec 1 Normal Academic • Pass in English and pass two other subjects OR
pass 4 other subjects
Sec 1 Normal Technical • Pass 2 subjects, 1 of which must be English or
Mathematics
Flexibility in System
Lateral Transfer at the end of the year
2 Exp 2 NA
Nurturing a child
holistically Co-Curriculum
Values in Action
Level Goal Partners Beneficiaries
Sec 1 To understand
the Rationale
of VIA and the
VIA cycle
Student
EXECUTE
Peers General School
Environment
Values in Action
Level Goal Partners Beneficiaries
Sec 2 To develop
Empathy
Student
FACILITATE
Lions
Befriender
Lee Kong
Chian
Gardens
School
(MINDS)
Redhill
Gardens RC
Community
beyond School
(Elderlies)
(The
Intellectually
Challenged)
A Holistic Education for
Secondary School
Students - LEAPS 2.0
QUEENSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL
• Co-Curricular Programmes
–4 structured programmes that
complement the academic curriculum
Co-Curricular
Activities (CCA)
Student
Leadership
Development
Values In Action
(VIA)
Enrichment &
Lifeskills
Programme
• Role of Parents in the
holistic development of your
child
–Reinforcement of values, life
skills, interests and strengths at
home
• LEAPS 2.0
– 4 domains has levels of attainment: 1 - 5
Participation Achievement Leadership Service
Participation Domain in LEAPS 2.0
• At least 75% attendance each year
– Levels 1 - 4:
• Participation in a CCA for 2 to 5 years
– Levels 4 – 5:
• Continuous involvement in the same CCA for 4 or
5 years
– Levels 3 – 5:
• Exemplary conduct and active contribution in
CCA with at least 3 years of participation in any
CCA
Achievement Domain in LEAPS 2.0
Representation
• Level 1:
– Represent class / house / CCA (Intra-school)
Representation/Accomplishment
• Levels 2 – 4:
– Representation school or external
organisation in an event
– Accomplishment in an event represented
– Levels increase with no. of years of
representation/accomplishment
Achievement Domain in LEAPS 2.0
Representation/Accomplishment
• Level 5:
– Represent/accomplish Singapore / MOE /
Singapore Schools / National Project of
Excellence (NPOE) / UG HQ in international UG
competitions
Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2.0
• Level 1: – Completed 2 modules on leadership
• Levels 2 – 3:
– National Youth Achievement Award:
–Level 2: Bronze
–Level 3: Silver and above
• Levels 2 – 5: – Recognition of progressive student
leadership development through leadership
positions
• Level 1-4:
Highest level attained in either:
– Number of hours of service
– Number of VIA projects
– A combination of both
• Level 5:
– VIA project:
• Student-initiated
• Impacts the community beyond the
school
Service Domain in LEAPS 2.0
Co-Curricular
Experience
Basic
Requirement
for Level of
Attainment in
Domains
Bonus
Points
Excellent 4,3,3,3 2
Good 4,1,1,1
3,2,1,1
2,2,2,1
1
Fair did not meet
above criteria
0
Is my child able to cope?
How can I help to support
him/her in the learning
pursuits?
Supporting the Holistic
Development of my Child
How does my child want to
pursue this development?
What are the possible opportunities that can help
support this development?
What is my child interested in?
What is my child good at?
What kind of person does my child
want to be?
How can I reinforce my child's
learning of values and life skills in his
/her Co-Curricular Programmes?
Thank You
School Discipline
Student Management
Roles:
To co-create a positive school environment
that promotes learning and well-being
How?
To develop self-discipline
in every Queenstownians
Student Management
Why?
Self discipline/ self management is
fundamental to students’ success
Teachers’ Belief
Every child is an different, capable of doing good.
We adopt both hard and heart approach
Attendance
• To be present for all school days and
events
• Any absence from school must be due
to medical or compassionate grounds
• Student to submit MC/ Letter on the
day of return
Parents’ Letter
• Acceptable but highly discouraged
• Limited to 3 letters per semester
• Letters have to be written/ typed
on A4 paper,
• To state reasons, date of absence,
parent’s name and contact
information clearly
Attendance
• School attendance is crucial to
students’ success in school
• Students who are absent w/o
valid reasons will face disciplinary
actions
Attire
• We are strict on students’ attire
• Queenstownians should look Neat,
Respectful and Presentable
• Refer to school attire guidelines
on school website (updated yearly)
School Uniform
Neat, Respectful, Presentable
PE Attire
Neat, Respectful, Presentable
Hairstyle
Neat, Respectful, Presentable
Communications:
AsknLearn Parents’
Portal (Mobile App)
1. Launch ‘App Store’ on your device
2. Type in ‘ASKnLearn’ within the search field to minimize search
to download
Installing ASKnLearn app on IOS
3. Select Preview of latest version:
1. Launch ‘Play Store’ on your device
2. Type in ‘ASKnLearn’ within the search field to minimize search
3. Select to download
Installing ASKnLearn app on Android
Preview of latest version:
Launch ‘ASKnLearn’ on your device
Logging in to Parents’ Portal from Mobile App
1. Key in Q in the ‘Organization’ field box & select “Queenstown Secondary School” and click ‘Next’
2. Key in your account and password details. Do remember to indicate your account profile
Toggle to select account profile [ON] Login as Parent [OFF] Login as
Student / Teacher
Account: Child’s NRIC Password: parents
Launch ‘ASKnLearn’ on your device
Logging in to Parents’ Portal – from Web Browser
3. Key in your account and password details.
Child’s User ID: Child’s NRIC Password: parents
1. Click “Click here to login as a parent” 2. Select Secondary and select
Queenstown Secondary School from the list.
1. Announcement 2. Attendance Reports 3. Child’s Logon Report 4. eConsent Update Handphone Number and email under Profile
List of Tools Available for Parents
• Push notification
to keep parents informed.
• Announcements and Attendance (if your child is absent)
Push Notification
Parents can
view the
following:
1) Ongoing and
completed
tasks
assigned to
students
2) Child’s
attendance
3) Child’s logon
report
eReports
• Travel
Declaration
• Consultation
Booking
(Meet The
Parent
session)
• Suggestion
Space
Administrative Tools
Administrative Tools School’s Social Media Platform
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/QueenstownSecondarySchool
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/qtssinstaquest/
School’s Social Media Platform
Twitter : https://twitter.com/QueenstownSec
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/user/QueenstownSec
THANK YOU http://queenstownsec.moe.edu.sg/
http://tinyurl.com/qtss2017mtpsec1
Queenstown Secondary
PARENT SUPPORT
GROUP
QTSS PSG
MISSION STATEMENT
To Grow A Community of
Active Parents In Support of
the School Mission to
Bring Out the Best in Our Children
Parenting Talks
Active Parents-Child Programmes
PSG Bonding Events
PSG Programs & Objectives
QTSS PSG Organisational
Structure
Chairperson
Georgene
Vice-Chair
Sri Devi Vice-Chair
Eileen
Vice-Chair
Prema
Supporting School Mission (Events) Active Parents
Yean Lay
Exco Members Exco
Members
FMS
Coordinator
“
… Growing A Community of
Active Parents…
… Support School Mission to
bring out the Best in Our
Children.
2015 Events
Gift Event
Lohei & Huat ah!
Racial
Harmony Day
2016
Events
Bowling Day
March 2016
Prawning Day
Oct 2016
Cross Country Run
April 2016
Proposed QTSS
PSG Actvities for
2017
1 Tapping on Family Matters Coordinator
Scheme
2 Parenting Talks – quarterly
3 Lo Hei / Welcome to PSG – February
2017
4 Bowling – 4 March 2017 (Sat)
5 PSG Bonding – 13 May 2017
6 Year End Event – 21 Oct 2017
5 Fathers’ Programme / Dads for Life
Growing A Community of Active Parents:
2017 Proposed Activities
1 Cross Country Event – April 2017
2 Racial Harmony Day - 21 July 2017
3 Teachers’ Day – 31 Aug 2017
4 Graduation Day – Term 4
5 Expertise Talk (Assembly Talk or CCE
lessons)
6 Chaperones for Learning Journeys
Supporting the School Mission:
2017 Proposed Activities
QTSS Parent Engagement Efforts
S/
N
School Events Time
1 Meet-The-Parents/ Report Bk
Collection Sessions
3 + 2
sessions
2 Publicity of PSG events via sms or
website
On-going
3 Breakfast sessions with parents
(7:15am to 8 am)
From Wk 7,
every Wed/
Thu
4 Pro-active engagement of parents
(Sec 1 to 5)
- 10 parents per month
- Sec 1 & 3: parent engagement
- Sec 2, 4 & 5: students’ academic
progress character development
From Jan
2016
How can PSG members contribute?
▸1) Participate in activities
▸eg. Attend parenting talk / join us for Bowling Day
▸2) Volunteer for specific activity
▸eg. Racial harmony day
▸3) Help in planning activities
▸4) Join the EXCO
