Year Head Talk

Secondary 3 Assistant Year Head

Ms Jasmine Lian

Scope of presentation

1. Curriculum Structure

2. Assessment Matters

3. Promotion Criteria

4. Sec Three Enrichment Programmes

5. Discipline

6. Co-Curricular Activity (CCA)

Curriculum Structure

Curriculum Structure in 2018

Day Morning

Assembly

1st Period Last Period Structured Remedial

Mon 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.45 pm 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm: Mathematics

3.30 pm – 5.30 pm: Aesthetics

Tue 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.45 pm 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm

English

CCA starts at 3.30

pm

Wed 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.45 pm 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm

Humanities

Thu 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.45 pm 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm

Science

CCA starts at 3.30

pm

Fri 7.35 am 7.45 am 12.35 pm 12.40 pm – 1.40 pm

Chinese Language

CCA starts at 2.30

pm

*3E1 students will end school at 3.15 pm on Monday and Thursday depending on their subject combination.

Curriculum Structure 2018

• Whole School Reading Programme at 7.20 am every morning

• Each period is 55 minutes long

• To ensure that students’ well-being is taken care of, in view of the long school day, regular breaks are factored into their timetable:

– 35-minute Recess time

– 15-minute Snack Break at 12.15 pm

– 30-minute Lunch Break after school before remedial

Attendance and Punctuality

• To support student learning and holistic development:

– Attendance in school including CCAs and school activities during term time is compulsory

– Valid Medical Certificate or a Letter of Excuse (not more than 4 per term) from parents or guardians

– Punctual for school, CCAs and school activities

Administration Matters

GeneralOffice

School Term : 7.00 am to 6.30 pm (Mondays to Fridays)School Holidays : 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (Mondays to Fridays)

Front Gate

6.30 am to 6.45 pm (Mondays to Fridays)

- No entry to vehicles during morning assembly from 7.25 am to 7.45 am

Back Gate

6.30 am to 7.20 am (Mondays to Fridays)1.40 pm to 2.45 pm (Mondays to Thursdays)12.30 pm to 1.30 pm (Fridays)

Assessment Matters

Grading System

Sec 1-4 Exp / 5NA Sec 1-4 NA Sec 1-4 NT

MARKS GRADE MARKS GRADE MARKS GRADE75-100 A1 75-100 1 75-100 A70-74 A2 70-74 2 70-74 B65-69 B3 65-69 3 60-69 C60-64 B4 60-64 4 50-59 D55-59 C5 50-59 5 0-49 U50-54 C6 0-49 Ungraded45-49 D740-44 E80-39 F9

Continual and Semestral Assessment Weighting

SEC 3 EXPRESS & NORMAL (ACADEMIC)

• CA 1 – 15%

• SA 1 – 25%

• CA 2 – 15%

• SA 2 – 45%

Continual and Semestral Assessment Weighting

SEC 3 NORMAL (TECHNICAL)

• CA 1 – 20%

• SA 1 – 30%

• CA 2 – 20%

• SA 2 – 30%

Promotion Criteria

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Minimum Requirements for Promotion

Sec 3 Express

Grade 6 or better in EL and 2 other subjects

Retention at Sec 3 Express

OR

Laterally transferred to 4NA if at maximum age

Promoted to Sec 4 Exp

NoYes

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Minimum Requirements for Promotion

Sec 3 N(A)

Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subjectsOR

Grade 5 or better in 4 subjects

Retention at Sec 3 N(A)Promoted to Sec 4 N(A)

NoYes

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Grade D or better in 2 subjects, including EL or Mathematics

Promoted to Sec 4 N(T)

Yes

Retention at Sec 3 N(T)

No

Minimum Requirements for Promotion

Sec 3 N(T)

Setting Academic Goals

Page 25 of the 2018 Student Handbook

Enrichment Programmes

Enrichment Programmes

Objectives:

1. Support the core curriculum and provide students with experiential learning opportunities

2. Support school’s efforts to provide holistic education to students

Enrichment Programmes (SEM 1)

1. Mother Tongue Fortnight (Jan)

2. Level Camp (Mar)

3. Student Leadership Camp for selected students (Mar)

4. F&N Enrichment (Mar)

5. Coursework Enrichment (May)

6. NT Music Programme (May)

7. 3E Advanced Elective Module for selected students (May-Jun)

8. 3T Elective Module (Jun)

ECG Lessons (All) Advance Elective Modules (Express) Elective Modules (Normal Academic & Technical)

4 Pillars of Education & Career Guidance (ECG) Delivery in Bedok View

Sec 3 Level Camp

Camp Objectives

Strong level and class

spirit

Act of service

Teamwork

Relationship Building

Conflict Management

Reflective learners

Striving for Excellence

CAMP DETAILS

Date: 7 to 9 March 2018

Venue: Cherryloft Resorts, Pasir Ris

SOME HIGHLIGHTS

Values-in-Action

Water based activity

Bouldering

Mindful Leadership

DISCIPLINESharing With Our Partners: Parents & Guardians

We Discipline Because We CareRespect . Responsibility . Integrity . Service . Excellence

‘4P’ FRAMEWORKOur Discipline Beliefs

We Discipline Because We Care

POINTERS TO NOTEWe Discipline Because We Care

• Accountability – Mobile Devices to be kept in the bag during lessontime.*

• Attendance – Being punctual at Morning Assembly, Lessons, CCA, School

Events.

• Attire – Modifications to Attire is not allowed. Adhere to standards set in

the student handbook.

• Attitude – Be present in school, and practice the 2RISE values of

Bedok View (Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Service,Excellence)

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CCA

• The CCA Programme provides students with a platform to discover their interests and talents. CCA also offer excellent platforms for students to learn core values, social and emotional competencies and the emerging 21st Century Competencies. This helps the individual to lead a balanced life in adulthood.

• CCA participation is compulsory for all students in secondary schools with at least ONE CCA.

• At least 75% of CCA attendance each year.

• CCA activities will be suspended during Term 1 and 3 Common Tests, and 2 weeks before Semester 1 and 2 Examinations.

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LEAPS 2.0

• Each student has a CCA Handbook that supports their learning and development.

• You may refer to the CCA or Student Handbook for information on CCA matters.

Participation Achievement Leadership Service

Recognises your child’s membership in a school-based CCA. (Attendance)

Recognises your child’s achievements from representing the school or an external organisation approved by the school.

Recognises your child’s development as a leader.

Recognises your child’s contributions in community service. (VIA)

Co-CurricularExperience

Basic Requirement for Level of Attainment in Domains

Bonus Points

Excellent 4,3,3,3 2

Good 4,1,1,13,2,1,12,2,2,1

1

Fair did not meet above criteria 0

LEAPS 2.0

4 domains has levels of attainment: 1 – 5

• The level of attainment will be converted to a bonus point(s) which can be used for admission to Junior Colleges/ Millennia Institute/ Polytechnics/ Institutes of Education (JC/MI/Poly/ITE).

Student Handbook

• Every Bedok Viewan has a copy of the 2018 Student Handbook which parents may refer to it for more information including:

– Study Tips

– Stress Management Tips

– Services For Students

– Examination Regulations

– Examination Management Tips

– Discipline Guidelines