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Objectives • Increase parents’ awareness of changes

and challenges faced by the child, and equip them with strategies to help the child with his or her transition from primary to secondary school

• Provide an overview of secondary school education and school programmes

• Provide parents with a platform for networking and dialogue with form teachers

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Programme

Time Programme 6:00pm Welcome Address

6:00pm Family Life Education Talk: “Understanding the Changes and Challenges of Today’s Teenager”

7:00pm Parents’ Briefing

•Principal’s address •Parents’ Role in Children’s transition into Secondary One. •Overview of Academic and Co-curricular Programmes •Interaction time with Form Teachers

Family Life Education Talk

Understanding the Changes

and the Challenges of Today’s

Teenager

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Mr Ahmad Taufiq Muhammad

• Student Coach & Family

Life Educator

• Lecturer at Edith Cowan

University

• Certified Behavioural

Analyst and counsellor,

with various qualifications

in counseling, psychology

& education.

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DISCIPLINE STRATEGIES THAT WORK – GIVING FREEDOM & SETTING

BOUNDARIES

• How your parenting style can affect your teen for better or worse

• The Purpose of Discipline

• Discipline that produce results

• Discipline & Communication

• How to set realistic boundaries & enforces them

Do you want to know more about it?

Join us on 28th February 2015 (Saturday)!!!

Venue: Assumption English School

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Principal’s Address

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AES Vision Men and Women of Character

and Learning in the service of

God and Community

AES Mission To educate the whole person in

the Montfortian spirit of charity

and love where effective

academic programs and co-

curricular activities are

integrated with the development

of character.

Our Motto

Labor Omnia Vincit: “Labour

conquers all things” in Latin

Through Work

Achieve Success

AES Philosophy

Assumption English School

believes that Education is a

journey of self discovery where

students discover their talents,

clarify their values and form their

moral compass.

AES creates an ethos that cares

and challenges our students to

become confident and able

leaders who embody the

Assumption Spirit of Excellence in

Character and Learning

Our Motto

Labor Omnia Vincit: “Labour

conquers all things” in Latin

Through Work

Achieve Success

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Monfortian Education Charter

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

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Brother Dominic Mr Tan Chee Meng

PRIME

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PRIME

New facilities consists of:

• Revamped Classroom

• Multi- Purpose Hall

• Indoor Sports Hall

• Amphitheatre

• Coursework Studios

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PRIME

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WE WILL BE BACK IN DEC 2015!

FUNDRAISING

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AES GALA DINNER 2014

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AES CARNIVAL 2014

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PRIME & Fundraising Updates

•We are having a AES Golf Challenge on 2nd

October 2015 to raise funds for PRIME.

•Do join us!!!!

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Parents’ Roles in Children’s transition into Secondary 1

Tips to ease transition

for our Sec 1 children

How can parents / caregivers help?

Transition to Secondary 1:

Common Developmental

Characteristics during Adolescence

Learning about his/her own identity:

o Who am I?

o Where am I headed?

o How do I fit into society?

Seeking acceptance from peers

Leaning on good relationship with parents and guidance from them

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING

TIPS TO HELP EASE TRANSITIONS

S A F E Support Affirm Familiarise Empathise

Images courtesy of Master isolated images at

FreeDigitalPhotos.net



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Support

Find out how your child’s preferences are changing. Show interest by asking open-ended questions.

Make a habit of chatting at a fixed time each day

E.g. Dinner time


A Affirm

Remember your child’s strengths. Build his/her self-esteem in those areas. E.g. “You have the unique ability to get along well with people.”

Praise and affirm efforts in front of relatives and friends. E.g. “She is very helpful towards her grandparents.”



F Familiarise

Find out what secondary school life is like for students these days.

Excite him/her about new experiences secondary school students can have.

Encourage him/her to pick up a new hobby or hone skills

in outdoor sports.

Limit his/her time spent on digital devices.



E Empathise

Acknowledge your child’s emotions. E.g. “I understand you feel anxious

about starting school without any of your old friends.”

Encourage your child to share thoughts and feelings about the new school.

Prioritise sufficient sleep.


Summary

Parents provide strong support to help their

children transit to secondary schools.

Parents can build strong relationships with their children by knowing and appreciating who they are.

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Useful Resources for Parents

MOE Website (www.moe.gov.sg)

Parents in Education (PiE) (http://parents-in-

education.moe.gov.sg/)

Schoolbag – online blog for parents

(schoolbag.sg)

MOE Facebook page

(www.facebook.com/moesingapore)

MOE Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/#!/MOEsg)

MOE Youtube

(http://www.youtube.com/moespore)

CQuest – a mobile app that encourages

conversation between parents and children on

cyber wellness. (Available in Google Play and

App Store)

http://www.moe.gov.sg/

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/





http://www.moe.gov.sg/

http://schoolbag.sg/

http://www.facebook.com/moesingapore

http://www.twitter.com/#!/MOEsg

http://www.youtube.com/moespore

Parents In Education Mobile App

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Download via Google

Play or Apple App

Store

What does it have?

• It is an all-in-one portal for parents.

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Overview of Academic and Co-Curricular

Programmes

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Focusing on 10 years of quality basic education that goes beyond academics…

1. Broad and Inclusive Approach and Providing Each Child with a Broad and Holistic Education

2. Deep values, Deep Commitment to Singapore and Deep Foundation for Learning

3. Learning for Life and Lifelong learning

ACADEMIC FOCUS AREAS

Core Subjects

Lower Secondary – Focus on Discovery and Exploration

Upper Secondary – Focus on Mastery and application of content and skills

for the National Examinations

Academic Matters Examinable Subjects

English History

Mathematics Geography

Science Design & Technology* (Sem 1)

Mother Tongue Food & Consumer Education*

(Sem 2)

Art

Non- examinable Subjects

Music Physical Education

MAP (Values Education) IT Lesson

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

Vision:

To develop students’ competency in the English Language,

cultivating a life-long habit of reading and the ability to

communicate proficiently and confidently such that they not

only become confident users of the language but also show

appreciation and love for it. Key Academic Programmes for Secondary 1:

→ Applied Learning Programme (ALP) for Secondary 1 students 2015 -

Animation short films

→ Reading Programme - Differentiated periodicals for all levels/ streams

→ Language Arts Programme for Lower Secondary students (Teaching of

Language and Literature skills together)

→ Oral communication skills (IPA Package)

→ Appreciation of poems (Poetry Package leading up to the AES Lower

Secondary Poetry Slam Contest) → Aesthetics Programme (Theatre

Etiquette and learning journey - play appreciation)

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Vision:

To develop students’ competency in their Mother Tongue

Language and instil a love and appreciation of our Mother

Tongue language and Asian culture and heritage.

Key Academic Programmes for Secondary 1 students:

→ MTL Fortnight Programme (drama and song writing workshops,

learning journeys to cultural heritage sites and cultural exposure

assembly programmes)

→ IMTL Portal Oracy Programme

→ Asian Literature Appreciation Programme (Song Writing and Pantun)

→ Semesterly Performance Assessment Task Projects

→ News Article and Asian Folktales Reading Programme

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Vision:

To develop students' competency in Mathematics and

develop them into competent problem solvers, where we

encourage their thinking and broaden their mental capacity

through our programme.


→ Mathematical Modelling projects and Learning Experience tasks that

our Secondary 1 go through to provide exposure to the subject and

learn how to collaborate with others as they work in their groups to

solve the problems given to them.

→ Learning Journeys: Mathematics Programmes in collaboration with

Geography and Science departments to highlight the relevance of the

subject to students.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Vision:

To develop life-long learners with an inquisitive and analytical

mindset who are ethical users of scientific knowledge.


→ Performance Task Assessment (TfU, Alternative Assessment, Applied

Learning) (E/N(A))

→ Everyday Science Programme (Engage Students and develop skills)

(E/N(A))

→ Science Reading Programme (Applied Learning, Scientific Literacy)

→ Learning Journeys (Engage Students, Applied Learning) (E/N(A))

→ Key Inquiry Activities (N(T) Students)

→ Assembly Programme (Engage Students, Applied Learning)

→ AES Science Festival (Engage Students in the real life applications of

Science)

HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT Vision:

To develop students' analytical and critical thinking skills to

be responsible local and global citizens.


→ Geographical/Historical Investigation (E/NA) where students will be

able to demonstrate ability to gather data online, from publications and

from the field; analyse data to construct geographical/historical

interpretations

→ Assembly and reading programme

→ Learning journeys

→ Online lessons where students can do their revision

(e.g. by watching their teachers’ vodcasts)

CRAFT & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Vision:

To develop students who are critical thinkers and reflective

learners. Key Academic Programmes for Secondary 1 students:

Design & Technology (D&T):

→ Intensive Sketching/ Drawing programme

→ Focus on basic skills with emphasis on - Accuracy, Processes and Finishing

→ Project Work to nurture design thinking and application of skills

Art:

→ Introduction of SOVA (part 1)

→ Elements of Art and Design

→ Developmental Approach to Art with authentic task application (Design)

Nutrition Food Science (NFS):

→ Focusing on Fundamentals

→ Group work - Students work in pairs to facilitate discussion/engagement

→ Skills development in areas of food preparation and making

→ Provide opportunities in external cooking competition

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Vision:

To create a vibrant environment to enhance the holistic

well-being of all Assumptionites.


→ Secondary 1 swimming programme

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Assessment Criteria

First Semester Second Semester

Continual

Assessment

CA1

Semestral

Assessment

SA1

Continual

Assessment

CA2

Semestral

Assessment

SA2

15 % 25 % 15 % 45 %

Promotion Criteria

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Stream Met Minimum Attainment Level:

SECONDARY

1 EXPRESS

Pass in English Language AND

Pass in overall percentage of all

subjects combined

Promoted to 2

Express

Not Met Minimum Attainment Level

Laterally transfer to

2 Normal

(Academic)

SECONDARY

1 NORMAL

(ACADEMIC)

Grade 5 or better in:

EL and 2 other subjects

4 subjects

Promoted to 2

Normal (Academic)


Retained at 1

Normal (Academic)

Minimum of 70% in the overall

percentage for all subjects

Laterally Transfer to

2 Express

Promotion Criteria

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Stream Met Minimum Attainment Level:

SECONDARY

1 NORMAL

(TECHNICAL)

Grade 5 or better in 2 subjects, one of

which must be EL or MATH

Promoted to 2

Normal (Technical)


Retained at 1

Normal (Technical)

Minimum of 70% in the overall percentage

for all subjects

Laterally Transfer to

2 Normal

(Academic)

Co-curricular Activities

Form Teachers’ Guidance

Values in Action

MAP lessons (Values

Education)

Student Leaders Program

Overseas Experience

Cohort Camps

Education and

Career Guidance

Cyber-wellness

Sexuality Education Education

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Character & Citizenship Education

• SPORTS & GAMES

• UNIFORMED GROUPS

• VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

• CLUBS & SOCIETIES

FOUR CATEGORIES of CCA

SPORTS & GAMES

UNIFORMED GROUPS

PERFORMING ARTS

CLUBS & SOCIETY

BASKETBALL (M/F)

GIRL GUIDES (F)

BAND HORTICULTURE

SOFTBALL (F) NCC (SEA) (M) CHOIR MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATION

FLOORBALL (M/F)

NPCC (M/F) DANCE ENSEMBLE

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DRAMA AND DEBATE SOCIETY

FOOTBALL (M) RED CROSS YOUTH (M/F)

JUDO (M/F)

CCAs in AES

Co-Curricular Activities

• CCA is COMPULSORY – All students must take part in at least one CCA from

the 4 groups, namely, Sports and Games, Uniformed Groups, Visual and Performing Arts, and Clubs and Societies.

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) • Encourage your child to give full attendance to their CCAs

because

– If a candidate is eligible for JC/ Poly or ITE courses, his/her CCA bonus points can be used in the computation of his/her net aggregate for posting to JC, Poly or ITE courses.

CCA Training Days DAY TIMING

TUESDAY (CCA DAY) 2.45pm – 5.45pm

THURSDAY 2.45pm – 5.45pm

FRIDAY 2.30pm – 5.00pm

Values in Action Learning experiences

aim to support students’

development as socially

responsible citizens

who contribute

meaningfully to the

community.

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Secondary 1 Secondary 2 Secondary 3, 4 & 5

"Our School,

Our Home"

"Building a Resilient

Community" “Montfort in Me”

Internationalisation Experiences

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Service Learning

Cultural Immersion

Monfortian Achievers’ Program

The MAP package consists of:

• Values Education

• Social and Emotional Learning

• National Education

• Montfortian Education

• Sexuality Education

• Career Guidance

• Youth Issues (Cyber-wellness, Anti-Bullying, Motivation

and Social-Skills)

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Monfortian Achievers’ Program

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MAP

IDENTITY

RRELATIONSHIP

CHOICES

LEAPS 2.0 • Leadership

– recognises the development of the student’s

leadership dispositions - as an individual who

can lead himself/herself, work with others in a

team and grow as a leader to become a

confident person.

• Achievement

– recognises the different levels of

representation and accomplishment in the

student’s involvement in school or other

external organisations

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LEAPS 2.0 • Participation

– recognises the student’s participation in

school-based Co-curricular Activities (CCA) for

the development of specific knowledge and

skills, be it in Clubs and Societies (C&S),

Sports & Games, Uniformed Groups (UG) or

Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)

• Service

– recognises the student’s development as an

individual who is socially responsible and

understands his/her role in contributing to the

well-being of others.

LEAPS 2.0 • Holistic education – all 4 domains have equal

weightage, minimum level of attainment in each

domain is required to achieve bonus points.

• External organisations activities are accepted as

well.

LEAPS 2.0 Co-Curricular

Attainment

Criteria Award

Excellent Minimum Level 3 in all four domains

AND

at least Level 4 in one domain

2 bonus

points

Good Minimum Level 1 in all four domains AND

Any one of the following:

i)At least Level 2 in 3 domains;

ii)At least Level 2 in one domain and at least

Level 3 in another domain; or

iii)At least Level 4 in one domain.

1 bonus

point

Fair Did not attain at least Level 1 in any of the

four domains. 0 bonus

point

Major Events 2015 No. Events Dates

1 Level Camp 28th – 30th Jan

2 Annual Cross Country Run 10th Feb

3 Common Test 1 26th & 27th Feb, 3rd Mar,

5th & 6th Mar

4 Awards Day 31st Mar

5 Sports Day TBC (April)

6 Mid Year Exams 7th – 19th May

7 Parent – Teacher Conference 29th May

8 Common Test 2 TBC (August)

9 End of Year Exams 1st – 8th Oct

10 Parent – Teacher Conference 29th Oct

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Reminder About Road Safety

• Traffic flow

along

Queensway

• Drop-off Point

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Please kindly fill in the

survey forms and leave

them in the box provided

at each table

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Thank you for your time!!

Have a nice weekend!!!

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