All Pupils Possess Talents and will Experience Success
A Warm Welcome
To our Parents
Secondary Two PTM
10 Jan 2014
IJ Mission
The mission of an Infant Jesus Convent
is the creation of a Christ-centred
school community where all work
together for the promotion of truth,
justice, freedom and love, with special
reference to the needs of persons who
are disadvantaged in any way.
SJC’s Vision
Women of Integrity
with the Passion to
Pursue Excellence
SJC’s Character Building Model
Instructional &
Transformational leaders
Curriculum leaders &
reflective practitioners
All students & staff possess talents & will experience success
Moral
Character
Engaged &
Empowered
Learners
Performance
Character
Effective
Valuesdriven
Partners in learning
Leaders
Eloquent
indiv with
strong
Ethics
Valueadding
A nurturing & collegial
environment
4
LIFE
Engaged & Empowered
Learners
INTEGRITY
LOVE
• Truth
• Justice
Effective Leaders
Eloquent Individuals
with strong Ethics
FREEDOM
Sec 1 Registration 23 Dec 2010
Our Beliefs
Our Expectations
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
ACE
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
We Believe in our Girls
• We believe our girls have
potential and talents
• We want our girls to
experience success
• We want our girls to be
values-driven, to have the
mindset of excellence
2012 GCE ‘O’ Level
Examination Results
Our Girls Have
Excelled
As
8 or
more
7 or
more
6 or
more
5 or
more
No. of
girls
2
9
27
57*
* Includes 1 from Sec5NA
Year
2012
2011
2010
2009
*Expected
L1B5 (Sec 4
Express)
19.2
19.1
19.0
19.2
*Actual L1B5
Sec 4 Express
15.5
16.3
17.5
18.2
EPI
Sec 4 Express
+ 3.7
+ 2.7
+ 1.5
+1
* L1B5 : EL & best 5 subjects, the lower the aggregate the better
Year
2012
2011
2010
2009
*Expected
L1B4
Sec 5NA
21.8
23.2
22.3
22.5
*Actual L1B4
Sec 5NA
20.7
23.3
23.5
22.7
EPI
Sec 5NA
+ 1.1
- 0.1
- 1.2
- 0.2
* L1B4 : EL & best 5 subjects, the lower the aggregate the better
Eligibility for JCs / Polytechnics
Level
JC
Poly
4Exp
81.9%
97.9%
(78.4)
(97.9)
5NA
19.2%
76.7%
(11.3)
(61.3)
2013 GCE ‘N’ Level
Examination Results
4NT Results Summary
2013
NT
Mark / Grade
6 credits or
more
28
82.4
5 credits
5
14.7
4 credits
0
0
Others
1
2.9
Total
34
100%
Grades
A
B
C
D
U
Marks
75 – 100
70 – 74
60 – 69
50 – 59
0 – 49
2013 'NT' Level Results
Subject
English
Math
CPA
EBS
Basic Chinese
Basic Malay
Basic Tamil
Science
% Pass
SJC
Nat’l
97.1
81.8
93.9
67.7
100
92.2
97.1
88.3
95.5
93.7
100
96.5
100
94.5
97.1
81.2
% Dist
SJC
Nat’l
5.9
3.4
12.1
6.8
26.5
29.1
58.8
21.9
50.0
26.2
60.0
26.0
40.0
27.0
23.5
17.7
2013 N(A)Level Results
Eligibility
Freq
SJC %
Nat'l %
Promoted to S5N
74
83.2
72.8
Qualified to repeat S4N
10
11.2
11.5
Go to ITE
5
5.6
15.8
2013 N(A) Level Results
Subject
% Pass
% Dist
SJC
Nat'l
SJC
Nat'l
ENGLISH LANG
SYLL A
100
98.4
22.9
16.1
CHINESE
100
92.8
30.4
29.1
MALAY
100
99.2
46.2
26.1
TAMIL
100
96.5
20.0
23.0
LITERATURE IN
ENGLISH
100
93.3
39.4
37.3
ART
100
95.9
72.7
30.1
2013 N(A) Level Results
Subject
% Pass
SJC
Nat'l
% Dist
SJC
Nat'l
COMBINED HUMANITIES
96.6
84.7 36.4 17.6
SCIENCE (PHY/CHEM)
100
91.3 26.3 20.2
SCIENCE (CHEM/BIO)
90.2
89.5 13.7 17.9
ADDITIONAL
MATHEMATICS
100
88.0
MATHEMATICS SYLL A
97.8
94.5 36.0 33.8
FOOD & NUTRITION
100
93.3 34.4 18.7
100
29.9
Strategic
Focus on
Performance
Character &
Value-adding
Pupil
Every pupil
has
talent/potential
and can
experience
success
School
Our Belief
All Pupils Possess Talents and will Experience Success
Target Setting @ SJC
To provide
realistic but
aspirational
targets
indicative of
the potential
performance
of individual
pupils
P4:
Develop a data-driven
Decision-making
Culture
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Target Setting Process
Subject/Dept
[Subj Acad Pot
(Exp) Summary]
Student
[Individual
Pupil Acad
Profile]
C1: Self-directed
learners who possess
Critical & Inventive
Thinking and achieve
Academic
excellence
Level/Stream
[Level Acad Pot
(Exp) Summary]
Class
[Class Acad Pot
(Exp) Summary &
Pupil Acad Pot List]
Data Driven Process
Pupil Academic Profile
Geography
Mathematics
History
Expected MSG: 2 Actual MSG: 1 EPI: 1
Expected MSG: 1 Actual MSG: 1 EPI: 0
Expected MSG: 2 Actual MSG: 1 EP1: 1
CA & SA Schedule: in Students’ Planner
Assessment
Type
Common Test 1
Written Tests
Common Test 2
Portfolio Assessment
Semestral
Assessment 1
Written Tests/Orals/
Practical
Common Test 3
Level
Sec 1–4/5
Sec 1–3
Time Frame
Term 1 Wk 8
Term 1 Wk 3 to Term 2 Wk 3
Sec 1–4/5
Term 2 Wk 6-8
Written Tests
Sec 1–3
Term 3 Wk 6-7
Common Test 4
Portfolio Assessment
Sec 1–3
Term 2 Wk 4 to Term 3 Wk 7
GCE ‘N’ Prelim
Examinations
Prelim Examinations
GCE ‘O’ Prelim
Examinations
Prelim Examinations
(include Practical)
Sec 4Exp–
Sec 5NA
Term 3 Wk 5-8
Semestral
Assessment 2
Written Tests/Orals/
Practical
Sec 1–3
Term 4 Wk 2-4
Sec 4NT/4NA Term 3 Wk 5-7
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
WEIGHTING FOR CA & SA
SEMESTER 1
Course
CA1
CT1 + CT2
SA1
SEMESTER 2
CA2
CT3 + CT4
SA2
TOTAL
Express
15 %
25 %
15 %
45 %
100 %
N (A)
15 %
25 %
15 %
45 %
100 %
N (T)
20 %
20 %
25 %
35 %
100 %
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Absence During Tests & Exams
 Call up the school and inform Form Teacher (FT)
 Submit the Medical Certificate (MC) to the FT
upon her return to school
Note:
 For absence without Medical Certificate, a ‘Zero’ (0) will be
given for the papers missed.
 There will be no makeup for the papers missed.
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Promotion Criteria
S2 Express: Pass in EL &
50% total average
S2 Normal Academic: Pass in EL &
2 other subjects or
Pass in 4 subjects
S2 Normal Technical: Pass in 2 subjects
one of which must be
EL or Math
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
LATERAL TRANSFERS
2 N(A)
2 N(T)
> 70% in the average for
all subjects
& deemed able to cope
3 Exp
2 N(A)
Lateral Transfers from NT to NA
Year
2013
2012
1NT to 2NA
15
7 but 1 declined
2NT to 2NA
4
7 but 6 declined
Lateral Transfers from NA to Express
Year
2013
2012
1NA to 2EXP
14
6
2NA to 3EXP
12
0
Equivalence
between
N & O Levels
Grade
Equivalence
“O” Level
“N” Level
A1, A2, B3
1
B4, C5, C6
2
D7, E8
3
F9
4
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Secondary 3
Subject Combinations
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Rationale for Subject Combination
• Opportunity to choose subjects that would
enable the girls to pursue their career
aspirations, placement in higher ed
institutions
• Offer of subjects contingent on demand
• Final placement based on merit
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
To Note
• Consistent work throughout the year
• For pure subjects
– Ability to cope with the rigour and demands
– Cut off is computed using 35% SA1 and 65%
SA2
• For 8 subjects option
– Overall percentage considered
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Sec 3 Express
(tentative subject combinations)
Note : Final subject combinations subject to demand
Sec 2 PTM
Sec 3 Express
8 Subject Options
At least 70% in
Top 20 - 25% in Overall
ranking with Double + *Physics, Chem
and Bio Modules
weighting for EL, Math
and Science.
+ pass all three science
At least 65% in
+
modules and at least
*Geography
70% in *Chemistry and
Physics/Biology
Modules
At least 65% in
+
*History
+ at least 60% in *Math
Triple
Science
Pure Geo
Pure His
Sec 3 Express
7 Subject Options
*Pass all three science
modules and at least 70% in 2
relevant Science Modules
Pure
Science
At least 60% in *Geography
Pure Geo
At least 60% in *History
Pure His
At least 60% in *Math
A Math
*For Geo, Math, His & Chem
SA1 (35%) + SA2 (65%)
* For Bio , Phy : SA1 or SA2 (100%)
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Tentative Subject Combination
8-subject Combination
(Double Math, Double Humanities, Double Science)
• EL
• MT
• Elementary Math
• Additional Math
• Combined Humanities (SS + Elective)
• Pure Geog / Pure Literature / Pure History
• 2 pure Sciences (Chemistry / Biology / Physics)
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Tentative Subject Combination
7-subject Combination
(Double Math, Double Science)
• EL
• MT
• Elementary Math
• Additional Math
• Combined Humanities (SS + Elective)
• Pure Physics & Pure Chemistry or
• Pure Chemistry & Pure Biology
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Tentative Subject Combination
7-subject Combination
• EL
• MT
• Elementary Math
• Combined Humanities (SS + Elective)
• Science (Phy / Chem or Chem / Bio)
• Pure Geography / Pure Literature / Pure History
• Additional Math / Art / F&N
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Sec 3 Normal
Academic
(tentative subject combinations)
Note : Final subject combinations subject to demand
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Tentative Subject Combination
6 subject combination
• EL
• MT
• Elementary Math
• Combined Humanities (SS + Elective)
• Science (Phy / Chem or Chem / Bio)
• Lit / Art / F& N / Additional Math
*Amath: At least 70% (35%SA1 + 65%SA2)
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Normal (Academic)
O Level Programme
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
O Level Programme
• All will sit for N Level Exam
• Intensive programme for all to sit for
O Level MT Exam end of 2016
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
O Level Programme
• O Level Maths:
– Offer to Sec 3NA
– At least 65% in Sec 2 result (35% SA1 and
65% SA2)
• O Level EL:
– Offer to Sec 3NA
– At least 65% in Sec 2 SA2 result
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
3 NT
(options)
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Sec 3 NT
• English
• BASIC Mother Tongue
• Elementary Maths
• Computer Applications (CPA)
• Elements of Business Studies (EBS)
CHOOSE
• Science / Art / Music
Note : For science, girls must pass science in Sec 2 overall marks
and weighting of 35% SA1 and 65% SA2 for final selection.
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Upper Sec Music Elective
(NA/Exp)
• Selection in late May-June of the year
(Sec 2)
• Minimum Grade 4 pass for Theory
• Sit for an entrance exam conducted by
MOE in term 4 (if do not meet criteria)
• Held at music centre in another school
• Choice of Music Centre is subjected to
availability on a national basis.
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Questions from Parents
• How do I know which subject is appropriate for my
daughter?
– decide based on ability (performance in SA 1 & SA2)
and interest
• What does it take for my child to take 3 pure science
subject plus A Maths?
– At least 70% in *Physics, Chem and Bio Modules
– at least 60% in *Math
– Note: 35% SA1 + 65% SA2 (not the Overall mark)
– Top 20 - 25% in Overall ranking with Double
weighting for EL, Math and Science
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Options after
Secondary School
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Options after “N” and “O” Levels
Employment
Universities
“A” levels
Others
“O” Levels
Polytechnic
ITE
“N” Levels
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Polytechnic Foundation Program for NA
• Top 10% of 4NA cohort
• Complete a 1-year Foundation Program
(FP) at the Poly
• The FP will prepare polytechnic-bound N(A)
students for entry into relevant diploma
courses.
• > 70% of Diploma courses offered under
FP
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Polytechnic Foundation Program (PFP)
Eligibility criteria
• ELMAB3 ≤ 11 points
• EL ≤ 3 & MA ≤ 3
• Assessment : coursework, assignments,
projects, exams
• Students must pass all modules in FP
Sec 2 PTM
Direct Polytechnic Programme (DPP)
•
•
•
•
Next 20% of 4NA cohort
ELMAB3 ≤ 19 points, EL ≤ 4 & MA ≤ 4
Higher Nitec prog (Higher National ITE Certificate)
Guaranteed a place in a polytechnic diploma course [must
meet the Grade Point Average (GPA)]
• 4 of our 4 NA students in 2013 applied & were accepted
Institute of
Technical Education
Higher Nitec
Polytechnic
Nitec
Sec 5N(A)
Sec 4N(A)
Direct
Entry
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
ITE Higher Nitec course
Higher Nitec in Accounting
 Enter after GCE N level
 EL Grade 1-3
 Math Grade 1 - 4
 3 other subjects Grade 1 - 5
Note : Save 1 year compared to those who enrol in ITE after Sec 5NA
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Higher Nitec in 2014 JAE
Biotechology, ITE College East
ELR2B2-C
Accounting, Central/East/West
ELR1B3-B
Business Studies (Sport
Management), East
Retail Merchandising, Central
ELR1B3-B
Beauty & Spa Management, East
ELR1B3-B
ELB4-A
Note: Majority of the courses required Mathematics
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Admission to Polytechnic
Selection into courses at Polytechnic is
based on an aggregate score of L1R2B2
• L1 : EL
• R2B2 : 2 Relevant subjects & Best 2 others
• R2 : depends on course offered by Poly (so your
child/ward must know which courses she is interested
in)
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Nanyang 2014 JAE COP
Accountancy & Finance
14
Social Sciences (Social Work)
15
Mass Media Management
15
Business Management
16
Hospitality & Tourism Management
17
Food Science and Nutrition
17
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Ngee Ann 2014 JAE COP
International Business
6
Banking & Financial Services
10
Molecular Biotechnology; Pharmacy Science
10
Tourism & Resort Management
10
Mass Communication
10
Animation & 3D Arts
11
Child Psychology & Early Education
12
Mechanical Engineering
21
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Republic 2014 JAE COP
Hotel & Hospitality Management
18
Consumer Behavior & Research
19
Aerospace Engineering
19
Biotechnology
20
Integrated Events Management
21
Game Design
23
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Temasek 2014 JAE COP
Psychology Studies
9
Biomedical Science
10
Veterinary Technology
10
Aviation Management & Services
12
Accounting and Finance
12
Law & Management
13
Early Childhood Studies
13
Hospitality & Tourism Management
15
Culinary & Catering Management
16
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Admission to Junior College
• Aggregate of EL & 5 Relevant Subjects (L1R5)
must not be more than 20 pts to be eligible to go
to a JC
• CCA grade not included in computation of L1R5
for eligibility
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Cut-off points for JCs in JAE 2014
JC
Arts
Science
Catholic JC
10
10
Temasek JC
7
7
Anderson JC
9 (10)
8
St Andrew’s JC
9
9
Meridian JC
Tampines JC
Serangoon JC
Innova JC
9
13
12 (13)
20
9
13 (14)
12 (13)
20
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Invitation to join Parent Support Group
• Parents who are interested to join any of the following PSG:
– Rainbows Programme [once a week : T1 & T3]
– Reading Programme [once a week : term time]
– Parent Prayer Group [Twice/month : term time]
– Night Study Supervision [weekday nights – after CNY to term 4]
– Speaker/Presenter for Career Seminar / Parenting Workshop
– Offer of company for student work attachment
– Ad hoc basis
• Pick out a PSG Recruitment form or obtain more information from
Miss Chow Leng Choo (HOD : Community Outreach and
Partnership) at the back of the hall before adjourning to Breakout
Session
Sec 2 PTM
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
Venues for Breakout Session
Class
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
2G
Venue
I&E Room
Library
AVA Room
Hall
Math Homeroom
Lesson Study Room
Computer Lab 4
Level
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
Sec 2 PTM
All Pupils Possess Talents and will Experience Success
Thank You