19January 2017

Sec Three 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 2017

5. Student Handbook 20176. 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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Sec 3Exp Time-Table StructureTime Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

0725 - 0740 Flag Raising & Morning Assembly Staff PD(0725 - 0825)

Flag Raising & Morning Assembly

0740 - 0810

Lesson Lesson0810 - 0840

flag raising & Morning

assembly at 0825

0840 - 0910

Lesson0910 - 0940

0940 - 1010 Recess Recess

1010 - 1040

Lesson

Recess

Lesson1040 - 1110

Lesson

1110 - 1140

1140 - 1210

Lesson

ASSEMBLY (1140-1200) /

FT Reading & Interaction

(1200-1230)1210 - 1240

1240 - 1310 Lunch

1310 - 1340 Lunch

MTL Remedial and HCL1340 - 1410

Lesson1410 - 1440

1440 - 1510 3E1 Biology (till 1610)

Science remedial

3E1 Biology (till 1610)

Math RemedialLesson EL reading

1515 - 1800CCA SCT (once a month TBC) CCA

Sec 3NA Time-Table StructureTime Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

0725 - 0740 Flag Raising & Morning Assembly Staff PD(0725 - 0825)

Flag Raising & Morning Assembly

0740 - 0810

Lesson Lesson0810 - 0840

flag raising & Morning

assembly at 0825

0840 - 0910

Lesson0910 - 0940

0940 - 1010 Recess Recess

1010 - 1040

Lesson

Recess

Lesson1040 - 1110

Lesson

1110 - 1140

1140 - 1210

Lesson

ASSEMBLY (1140-1200) /

FT Reading & Interaction

(1200-1230)

1210 - 1240

1240 - 1310

Remedial

1310 - 1340 Lunch

1340 - 1410

Remedial Remedial Lesson Remedial1410 - 1440

1440 - 1510

1515 - 1800 CCA SCT (once a month TBC) CCA

Sec 3NT Time-Table StructureTime Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

0725 - 0740 Flag Raising & Morning AssemblyStaff PD

(0725 - 0825)

Flag Raising & Morning Assembly

0740 - 0810

Lesson Lesson0810 - 0840

flag raising & Morning

assembly at 0825

0840 - 0910

Lesson0910 - 0940

0940 - 1010 Recess Recess

1010 - 1040

Lesson

Recess

Lesson1040 - 1110

Lesson

1110 - 1140

1140 - 1210

Lesson

ASSEMBLY (1140-1200) /

FT Reading & Interaction

(1200-1230)

1210 - 1240

1240 - 1310

Remedial1310 - 1340 Lunch

1340 - 1410

Remedial Remedial Lesson Remedial1410 - 1440

1515 - 1800 CCA SCT (once a month TBC) CCA

3. Important Events & Dates for the Level

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School Cross Country @ Bedok Reservoir: 7 March (Tue morning)

Speech Day: 7 April (Fri evening)

Mid-Year Examinations: 26 April - 12 May

Parent-Teacher Conference : 25 May (Thur evening)

End of Year Examinations: 29 Sept – 11 Oct

Parent-Teacher Conference: 26 Oct (Thur evening)

Continuation of Lesson (3 Express): 30 Oct – 10 Nov

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

Important Events & Dates for Sec 3

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School Calendar 2017

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

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Sec 3 Overseas VIA Trip

Classes Date

3E3, 3E5 22 May 2017 – 24 May 2017

3E2, 3E4 24 May 2017 – 26 May 2017

3E1, 3N1 23 Oct 2017 – 25 Oct 2017

3N3, 3T1 30 Oct 2017 – 1 Nov 2017

3N2 1 Nov 2017 – 3 Nov 2017

• Location: Batam/ Bintan

• Duration: 3D2N

• Tentative schedule is as follows:

Note that all arrangements are subjected to confirmation, depending on local

conditions at the time.

4. Parents’ Handbook 2017

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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 2017

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Parents’ Handbook 2017

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

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Contents of the Parents’ Handbook 2017:

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 2017

5. Student Handbook 2017

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Student Planner 2017: Facilitate 2-way communication

Check your child’s Student Planner regularlyas it contains:o Record of Homework & Comments by teachers

(Planner Section)

o School Rules & Regulations (page 63-75)

o Assessment & Promotion Criteria (page 79-80)

o Goals & Targets set by your child (pages 81-87)

o CCA Information (pages 97-104)

Student Planner 2017:

Facilitate 2-way communication

6. Reading Culture @ BGSS

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BUILDING A READING CULTURE

@BGSS

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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 • FAS students may request for fee waiver or partially subsidized

fees • Details:o Every Saturday [wef 4 Feb 2017 for all classes]o All level and streams (except 2NT)o All NT and 3Exp classes in morning ( 9.00 am to 12.15 pm)o NA and other Exp classes in afternoon ( 12.30 pm to 3.45 pm )o Mainly EL and Maths, Upper Sec - Combined Science (Phy/Chem) o If your child register after the 10th of the month, he/she will start

the month after next. Eg. Child registered on 11th Jan to 10th Feb will start his/her classes in the 1st week of March.

Collaborative Tuition Programme (CTP)

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8. School and FT expectations

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

Boys should have short hair while girls should tie their hairneatly 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

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Please refer to the Student Handbook 2017 for details of theschool expectations for students.

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

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:

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 yourchild to 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 Teacher(s) 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

ensure he/she gets 8-9 hours of sleep every night foroptimal learning and growth

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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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!