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SEC 4 & 5 PTM
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Objectives for today
1. Inform parents of the 2014 Calendar for Sec 4 students (school events, examination dates etc) and communication channels with the school
2. Update parents of the requirements for advancement to next level as well as entry to higher institutions of learning
3. Familiarise parents with the e-careers portal so that they are able to provide ECG support for the students
4. To enhance the rapport between the form teachers and the parents
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Agenda for today
1. Briefing by Form Teacher
– Class Info
– Calendar of Events
– Assessment Calendar
2. Supporting your child through the major exams
3. E careers portal Activity/Training
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About the class
• Level Coach
• Form Teacher(s)
• Subject Teachers
• Class vision/mission/motto
• Class committee
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Calendar of Events
Term 1
1. Sec 4 Camp [8 to 10 Jan]
2. ALL Poly Open Houses [9-11 Jan]
3. Newspaper Collection [18 Jan]
4. Chinese New Year Celebrations [30 Jan]
5. Cultural Nite [14 Mar]
CCA will stand down end of Term 1 except for competitive sports/CCAs
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Calendar of Events (Assessment)
1. Common Test 1 [11 Feb- 19 Feb]
2. Common Test 2 [24 Mar- 1 Apr]
3. Mid Year Exams [15 May- 23 May]
4. O level Prelim 1 [30 Jul- 7 Aug]
5. N level Prelim 1[25 Aug-28 Aug]
6. O level Prelim 2 [16 Sep- 23 Sep]
7. N level Prelim 2 [18 Sep – 24 Sep]
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Calendar of Events (Assessment)
ACTUAL N LEVELS
7 to 17 October 2014
ACTUAL O LEVELS
20 October to 14 November 2014
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Preparing your child for the Battle
1. Physically
– Sleep and Eat Well
– No more late nights/long hours on the Internet
2. Mentally
– Provide emotional and moral support
– Be there for them at all times
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Preparing your child for the Battle
3. Intellectually
– Monitor their homework and revision
– Provide extra support if possible (e.g. tuition, SINDA, Mendaki, CDAC)
– Ensure they attend remedial lessons
Note: Remedial lessons only for small groups of students who need the extra coaching
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Channels of Communication
• Website: www.sengkangsec.moe.edu.sg
• Telephone: 63887258
• Fax: 63887354
• E mail: [email protected]
• Facebook
• Twitter: @SengKangSec
• Iphone app
• SMS for attendance and Mass Announcements
http://www.sengkangsec.moe.edu.sg/mailto:[email protected]
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UPDATE OF JC, POLYTECHNIC &
ITE CUT OFF POINTS
2012/2013
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L1R5 AGGREGATE SCORES (WITH BONUS POINTS)
Junior College Arts Science
1 Anderson JC (2013) 9 8
2 Anglo-Chinese JC 7 6
3 Catholic JC (2013) 10 10
4 Hwa Chong Institution 3 3
5 Innova JC 20 20
6 Jurong JC 13 16
7 Meridian JC 9 9
8 Nanyang JC (2013) 8 8
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L1R5 AGGREGATE SCORES (WITH BONUS POINTS)
Junior College Arts Science
9 National JC 5 5
10 Pioneer JC 16 16
11 Raffles Institution 3 3
12 Serangoon JC (2013) 12 12
13 St. Andrew JC 9 8
14 Tampines JC 13 14
15 Temasek JC 7 6
16 Yishun JC 20 20
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POPULAR POLYTECHNIC COURSES 2013
• Entry score of 10 points or below had increased from 14 (2012) to 18 (2013)
• Most popular courses – Applied Science Temasek Poly – Diploma in Biomedical Science Ngee Ann Poly – Diploma in Pharmacy Science • Courses below 10 points Diploma in International Business (NP – 6 points) Business Biological Sciences Psychology
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SPORTS-RELATED POLYTECHNIC COURSES 2013
REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC
2012 2013
Diploma in Sports & Exercise Sciences
26 23
Diploma in Sports Coaching
21 19
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SPORTS-RELATED POLYTECHNIC COURSES 2013
REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC
2012 2013
Diploma in Sports & Exercise Sciences
26 23
Diploma in Sports Coaching
21 19
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ITE NITEC CUT OFF POINTS 2011 (BEST 4 ‘N’ LEVEL SUBJECTS)
NITEC Points
1 Aerospace 4
2 Pastry & Baking 7
3 Applied Food Science 7
4 Service Skill (Office) 7
5 Opticianry 7
6 Fitness Training 8
7 Service Skill (Tourism) 8
8 Digital & Video Production 8
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H. 18
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H. 19 JC
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Polytechnic Foundation Programme
Prepared by Mr Edwin Wong & Miss Kwok H.
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• One year programme
• Purpose: Better prepare you for entry into relevant Polytechnic Diploma courses
• Target group: Top 10% of the cohort
• Eligibility Criteria: ELMAB3 11
4NA
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Direct-Entry-Scheme-to-Polytechnic Programme
• Assure of first- or second-year place in a related Polytechnic Diploma course if you achieve the qualifying ITE Grade Point Average in Higher Nitec Programme.
• Target group: Next 20% after the top 10% who qualify for Polytechnic Foundation Programme
Prepared by Mr Edwin Wong & Miss Kwok H.
21 4NA
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Direct-Entry-Scheme-to-Polytechnic Programme
Prepared by Mr Edwin Wong & Miss Kwok H.
22
• Eligibility Criteria: ELMAB3 19
• Bonus points will be awarded for good CCA grades
4NA
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H. 23 4NA
Pathways for 4N(A) students
GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme3 (DES)
to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
GCE ‘O’ Level Exams 1 year S5N5
3 years Polytechnic
2 years ITE
Nitec2 2 years ITE
Higher Nitec 1
3 years NAFA/ LaSalle
3 years Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme4
2 years poly
2 years JC/ 3 years CI
Top 30% of the cohort
4 yrs
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H. 24 4NA
Pathways for 4N(A) students
GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme3 (DES)
to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
GCE ‘O’ Level Exams 1 year S5N5
3 years Polytechnic
2 years ITE
Nitec2 2 years ITE
Higher Nitec 1
3 years NAFA/ LaSalle
3 years Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme4
2 years poly
2 years JC/ 3 years CI
4 yrs 10 mths
Top 30% of the cohort
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H. 25 4NA
Pathways for 4N(A) students
GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme3 (DES)
to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
GCE ‘O’ Level Exams 1 year S5N5
3 years Polytechnic
2 years ITE
Nitec2 2 years ITE
Higher Nitec 1
3 years NAFA/ LaSalle
3 years Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme4
2 years poly
2 years JC/ 3 years CI
5 yrs 10 mths
Top 30% of the cohort
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H. 26 4NA
Pathways for 4N(A) students
GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme3 (DES)
to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
GCE ‘O’ Level Exams 1 year S5N5
3 years Polytechnic
2 years ITE
Nitec2 2 years ITE
Higher Nitec 1
3 years NAFA/ LaSalle
3 years Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme4
2 years poly
2 years JC/ 3 years CI
5 yrs
Top 30% of the cohort
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H. 27 4NA
Pathways for 4N(A) students
GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme3 (DES)
to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
GCE ‘O’ Level Exams 1 year S5N5
3 years Polytechnic
2 years ITE
Nitec2 2 years ITE
Higher Nitec 1
3 years NAFA/ LaSalle
3 years Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme4
2 years poly
2 years JC/ 3 years CI
7 yrs
Top 30% of the cohort
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H. 28 4NA
Pathways for 4N(A) students
GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme3 (DES)
to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
GCE ‘O’ Level Exams 1 year S5N5
3 years Polytechnic
2 years ITE
Nitec2 2 years ITE
Higher Nitec 1
3 years NAFA/ LaSalle
3 years Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme4
2 years poly
2 years JC/ 3 years CI
6yrs
Top 30% of the cohort
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H. 29 4NA
Pathways for 4N(A) students
GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme3 (DES)
to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
GCE ‘O’ Level Exams 1 year S5N5
3 years Polytechnic
2 years ITE
Nitec2 2 years ITE
Higher Nitec 1
3 years NAFA/ LaSalle
3 years Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme4
2 years poly
2 years JC/ 3 years CI
8 yrs
Top 30% of the cohort
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H. 30 4NA
Pathways for 4N(A) students
GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme3 (DES)
to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
GCE ‘O’ Level Exams 1 year S5N5
3 years Polytechnic
2 years ITE
Nitec2 2 years ITE
Higher Nitec 1
3 years NAFA/ LaSalle
3 years Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme4
2 years poly
2 years JC/ 3 years CI
6 yrs
Top 30% of the cohort
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H. 31 4NA
Pathways for 4N(A) students
GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme3 (DES)
to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
GCE ‘O’ Level Exams 1 year S5N5
3 years Polytechnic
2 years ITE
Nitec2 2 years ITE
Higher Nitec 1
3 years NAFA/ LaSalle
3 years Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme4
2 years poly
2 years JC/ 3 years CI
5 yrs
Top 30% of the cohort
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H. 32 4NA
Pathways for 4N(A) students
GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme3 (DES)
to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
GCE ‘O’ Level Exams 1 year S5N5
3 years Polytechnic
2 years ITE
Nitec2 2 years ITE
Higher Nitec 1
3 years NAFA/ LaSalle
3 years Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme4
2 years poly
2 years JC/ 3 years CI
Top 30% of the cohort
4 yrs
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NEW ITE CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR 2014
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Three new things:
1. Career-cluster based Curriculum Framework
2. Enhanced Nitec Foundation
3. Synchronised Nitec Intake
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1 Career-cluster based curriculum
• changes the way ITE prepares you for the world of work
• from single occupation to a grouping of occupations
• based on common skills and knowledge
• E.g. accounting & banking services is now categorised under Financial Services
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Features of the CCC Framework
• The curriculum has three levels of skills and knowledge (Foundation, Career Core & Advanced Career Core)
•
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Features of the CCC Framework
• The curriculum has three levels of skills and knowledge (Foundation, Career Core & Advanced Career Core)
• At present From 2014
2 years of Nitec GPA > 3.5
2nd year of Higher Nitec courses
2 years of Nitec GPA > 3.0
2nd year of related Higher Nitec courses
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Progression for others
• Students who do not qualify for progression can still go to Higher Nitec courses but must begin in Year 1
• The minimum GPA required is 2.3 (Engineering) and 2.8 (Business)
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2 Enhanced Nitec Foundation Prog.
• New programme for weaker N(T) students to build literacy and numeracy skills
• Students with 1 or 0 GCE N level passes
• These students will spend 3 years (instead of 2) in the Nitec programme
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Difference between Nitec & e-NFP
Career Core
Year 2
Foundation
Year 1 Career Core
Year 3
Enhanced Nitec
Foundation Programme
Year2
Year 1
NITEC NITEC
> 2 N Passes < 2 N Passes
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E-NFP: What do students learn ?
• Math & English on top of the hands-on ITE training
• 4 Technical modules over 4 semesters
• Integrated technical foundation modules in English & Math
• Innovative Pedagogies • Thinking Skills
• Character Education
• Motivational Camps & Team
bonding activities
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Courses offered under e-NFP
• In 2014, 180 students will be offered the following Nitec courses:
ITE College Central ITE College East ITE College West Nitec in Laser & Tooling
Technology
Nitec in Mechanical Technology
Ntec in Facility Technology
Nitec in Retail Services
Nitec in Beauty & Wellness Nitec in Retail Service
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3. Synchronised Nitec Intake
At present From 2014
In January (N level students) In April (O level students)
One intake ONLY in January January 2nd week (for N level students) January 4th week (for O level students)
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The Education & Career
Guidance Team
Mdm Zurina
Mdm Wee Shen Sze
Ms Loh Yoke Ling
Form & Subject Teachers
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E-CAREERS PORTAL TRAINING FOR PARENTS
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Objectives
1. To be familiar with the ecareers portal
2. To use the e careers portal together with your child
and explore his/her career inclinations
3. To extend the use of e careers portal to discuss
your child’s plans after SKSS
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At the end of this training
You will be able to
1. Interpret the results of the Personal Globe
Inventory (PGI)
2. Know where to find additional information
based on the PGI
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Let’s start with:
• Please log on to the ecareers website:
– http://ecareers.sg
– Follow the instructions given to log in.
http://ecareers.sg/
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Parent-child Activity
• Please complete the PGI portion of the
portal
• You have 20 minutes
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What does the PGI
tell you about your child:
1. Interpret what RIASEC stands for
– Your child’s RIASEC data can help him/her and you
to decide on where to go and what to do after
secondary school
2. How to find the possible occupations based on
PGI
3. How to find out additional information required
to attain chosen occupation
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How to use the information in the
e careers portal?
1. You can look for suggested occupations and
institutions for higher learning that your child
can consider
2. You can find out additional information required
to prepare for your child’s chosen occupation
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