Talk for
Secondary Two Parents
13 January 2012 (Friday)
7 pm – 8.30 pm
Mr Tay Khye Ping
tay_khye_ping@moe.edu.sg
HOD ICT
Sequence of Events
Time
Event
7.00 pm – 7.30 pm Briefing by Sec 2 Year Head
7.30 pm – 7.45 pm Refreshment and proceed to
respective venues
Express: Hall
NA: AVA
NT: Classroom 309
7.45 pm – 8.30 pm Streaming Briefing and Q&A
Principal / Vice-Principals
BPGHS Educational Philosophy
• We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, with the
provision of a wide range of enrichment
programmes and co-curricular activities, so as to
allow every BPian to discover his/her passion and
maximise his/her potential.
• This is done in a nurturing and caring school
environment that is responsive to the needs
and expectations of BPians.
The BPian Competencies
1. Mindset for excellence
2. Critical and inventive thinking
3. Information and communication
skills
4. Physical
fitness and healthy
lifestyle
9. Civic literacy, global
awareness and crosscultural skills
10. Loyalty to school
and country
5. Appreciation
for the arts
8. Uprightness in
character
6. Initiative
7. Confidence
New Initiatives for 2012
Year Head System
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Counseling and guidance.
Attendance monitoring.
Academic monitoring and support.
Care for students’ social and emotional wellbeing.
• Channel for students to voice their concerns.
– Class dialogues (Terms 1 and 3)
– Level dialogues (Terms 2 and 4)
• Values education and recognition:
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Punctuality Award
Best Class Award
Classroom Cleanliness Award
GPA and EAGLES Award
Year Heads 2012
Sec 2 Express
Mrs Niki Yeo
(Covering from Jan – May)
Mr Tay Khye Ping
Year Heads 2012
Sec 1 - 4 NA/NT
Mr Lim Chee Whee
Year Heads 2012
Sec 4
Mrs Stephanie Long
Year Heads Contact Information
• Sec 2 Express
– Mrs Niki Yeo (Mdm Lim You En)
– Email: lim_you_en@moe.edu.sg
– Office contact no.: 6594 0843
• Sec 2 NA/NT
– Mr Lim Chee Whee
– Email: lim_chee_whee@moe.edu.sg
– Office contact no.: 6594 0842
Conferencing Time
Objectives:
1. A platform for FT/Co-FT to get to know
the students better on a one-to-one
basis, and vice versa, to strengthen
teacher-student relationship (TSR).
2. A platform where students are open to
share/discuss issues/topics that are
relevant to their lives, and FT/Co-FT
being there to listen, support and/or
guide whenever possible.
Conferencing Time
Objectives:
3. A platform where FT/Co-FT can
improve social-emotional competencies
in students.
4. A platform where FT/Co-FT can sieve
out potential at-risk students and
provide timely intervention and support.
5. A platform for FT/Co-FT to do targetsetting with students.
Conferencing Time
Schedule:
• Every Tue to Fri, 0745 to 0800 (excluding
common test period, exam period and
post-exam period).
• Commence in Term 1 Week 3 (17 Jan
onwards).
Homework Planner
Guidelines for students
• Teachers inform the class what the
homework / project / test date is.
• Class Chairman / Subject
Representative update the homework /
project / test on the chart accordingly.
• Every student is expected to actively
keep track of the due dates for
submission of homework, projects and
test dates.
Guidelines for students
• It is every student’s responsibility to
– manage their time and
– obtain all missed assignments and
– to make arrangements with teachers for
make-up work or consultations.
Calendar of Events
Semester One
Sec 2 Calendar of Events (Term 1)
Date(s)
Event
3 Jan – 17 Apr (13 Tue)
Sec 2 AEP Enrichment
13 Jan
Sec 2 Talk for Parents
20 Jan
CNY Celebration and Operation Orange
25-26 Jan (Tentative)
2NT ITE Visit
30 Jan – 16 Apr (10 Mon)
Sec 2 Science Research Module
31 Jan – 10 Apr (10 Tue)
Conversational Chinese and Malay (CCM)
3 – 15 Feb
Health Screening
20 – 24 Feb
Common Tests
27 Feb – 9 Mar
MT Fortnight
28 Feb – 7 Mar
Physical Fitness Test (2.4 km)
8 Mar
Sports Carnival
7 Mar
Issue of Progress Reports
Sec 2 Calendar of Events
(March Holidays)
Date(s)
Event
12 – 13 Mar
Sec 2 Science Research Module
13 – 15 Mar
Sec 2 Painting Workshop
Sec 2 Calendar of Events (Term 2)
Date(s)
Event
20 – 29 Mar
Physical Fitness Test (5 items)
30 Mar
Speech Day
13 Apr
CCAs stand-down
23 Apr
HML (P1) Mid-Year Exam
25 Apr
EL and HML(P2) Mid-Year Exam
26 Apr
MT Mid-Year Exam
4 – 11 May
Mid Year Exams
14 May
CCAs resume (Sec 1 – 3)
14 – 16 May
3D2N Sec 2 Adventure Camp
17 – 18 May
Check scripts and verify marks
22 May
BP Got Talent and Sec 2 Interhouse Games
23 May
BP Day
24 – 25 May
E-Learning Day and Meet-The-Parents
Daily Dismissal Times
Day
1
Express
1340h
1340h
1440h
1340h
1240h
1340h
1340h
1440h
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
NA/NT
1440h
1340h
1240h
CCA/Enrichment Schedule
• Mon – Wed, Fri:
– All after-school enrichment and academic
support programmes will commence half an
hour after the last lesson.
• Thu:
– Reserved for Uniformed Groups (UGs).
– No enrichment after school.
• Mon - Wed: CCAs start @ 4.00 pm
• Thu - Fri: CCAs start @ 3.10 pm
Highlights / News for Parents
• Available at school website:
http://www.bpghs.moe.edu.sg/
• Examples of information available:
– Parenting Talks
– School Events
– Letters to Parents
Parent Support Group (PSG)
• Website: http://bpghs-psg.weebly.com/
• Email: bpghs_psg@ymail.com
Internet Survey
General Internet Usage Patterns
Email
Chatting
Gaming
News and Information
Purchasing
Watching online videos and music
(eg: Youtube, webTV)
Social networking
(eg: BBS, Facebook)
Schoolwork and research
Searching for specific information and looking
for solutions
Downloading
(eg: video, music, software etc)
Pornography and eroticism
Browsing with specific purpose
Academic Monitoring
Term 1 and 3 Progress Report
Subjects Failed
Action by FT/Co-FT
3 or more
Parents will be informed
Mid or Final Year Exams
Subjects Failed
Action by FT/Co-FT
3 or more
Parents will be required to meet
the form teachers in school to
discuss about the child’s
performance.
Promotion Criteria by Stream
Stream
Express
Promotion Criteria
Pass in English Language and
obtain at least 50% of the total
marks.
Normal Academic Pass in English Language and 2
other subjects OR Pass 4
subjects.
Normal Technical Pass in English/Mathematics and
1 other subject.
Attendance Tracking of your child
E-Fingerprint System (iFins)
Attendance
Your child/ward:
• must clock-in &-out using the E-fingerprint
System,
• must inform the General Office by 7.30am
(Tel: 67691031), if he/she is unable to
attend school,
• must produce MC or letter of excuse
(max. of 3 per semester) to Form Teacher
when reporting back to school.
Logging Into the iFins system
• URL: www.bpghs.moe.edu.sg/ifins
• Userid: NRIC (child) without Alphabets
(Eg: 9812345)
• Password: NRIC (child) with Alphabets
(Eg: S9812345E)
• Student ID: NRIC (child) without Alphabets
(Eg: 9812345)
Full NRIC of your child
(eg: S9812345E )
NRIC of your child
without alphabets (eg:
9812345)
iFins: Communication to Parents
• SMS will be sent to parents if
– Child/ward scans in late for school
– Child/ward did not scan in for the day
– School/teachers have important reminders for you or
your child/ward.
• To enable the school to communicate effectively
with parents, please update your contact
particulars at the school website:
https://fd8.formdesk.com/bpghs/studentdetails
Update of Particulars
Fill up the
compulsory
fields.
(Name of
child, NRIC,
Class.)
Check the
type of
information
that you
want to
update.
The menu
will be
expanded
for you to fill
in the
information
that needs to
be changed.
Fill in the
details that
you want the
school to
update (leave
the others
blank) and
click the
“Submit”
button at the
bottom of the
page.
You will receive
a “Thank You”
message once
you have
successfully
updated your
particulars.
Absence from School
Submission of Relevant Documents
• Absence from school must be supported
by a medical certificate (MC) or letter of
excuse from the parent, together with any
relevant supporting documents.
• These must be handed in to the FT/Co-FT
the very day the student returns to school.
• Max of 3 letters per semester.
Submission of Relevant Documents
• Letters from parents/guardians must be
written on proper writing paper with the
following information provided:
– Student’s name and class
– Parent/Guardian’s name, signature, contact
number
• If absentees are unable to produce the
relevant documents when they report back
to school, FT/Co-FT will be contacting
the parents.
Frequent/Persistent Absenteeism
• Parental letters will not be accepted and
the school will insist the student produce
an MC (case by case basis).
• FT/Co-FT will arrange to meet parents for
discussion
• If necessary, the FT/Co-FT will involve the
Discipline Master or Committee.
Absent during Examinations
• Students are strongly encouraged to sit for
the exams.
• Those who are unwell must produce a
medical certificate.
• No provisions will be made for students to
take supplementary exams if they are
absent.
• Students who are absent without a valid
reason will be awarded a zero mark.
Importance of CCAs
Balancing Studies and CCAs
• Time management
• Set the right priorities
• Create a personal timetable
CCA Holistic Development
• CCAs play a significant role in your
child/ward’s holistic development.
• CCAs inculcate sound moral values and
strengthen their character.
• They cultivate healthy habits, and instill
aesthetic and cultural appreciation in our
pupils.
CCA Holistic Development
• 100% attendance at CCA trainings/meetings
is expected from all students.
• MC or letter of excuse and any other
supporting documents must be submitted
the next school day if the child is absent for
a valid reason.
• Skipping CCA/Absenteeism without a valid
reason is an offence and disciplinary actions
will be taken.
LEAPS system
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Leadership
Enrichment
Achievement
Participation
Service
CCA Grades and Bonus Points
Pupils who obtain an ‘A’ grade in CCA will be given two
bonus points, while those who obtain a ‘B’ or ‘C’ grade will
be given one bonus point.
Travel Declaration for
Students
Overseas Travel (during term time)
• Applications to be made directly to the
Principal.
• Only with prior approval from the
Principal, the system will indicate a
‘Private VR’.
• Without prior approval, it will be
‘Absent without valid reason’.
Travel Declaration for Students
• Whether during term time or school
vacation, students need to submit
“Travel Declaration Form” via school
website.
Fill in the necessary information (*)
and click on “To confirmation page >>”
Verify the information and then click
on “Submit” if everything is correct.
You can click on “Back” to make any
amendments.
Your declaration is confirmed upon
seeing this message on your screen.
Sexuality Education
• Information on Sexuality Education (SEd)
in BPGHS will be posted on school
website.
• Details of SEd will be out in Term 3.
• Those who wish to opt out of the
programme, forms are available on school
website.
10 min Refreshment Break
(Next session will start at 7.45 pm)
Stream
Venue for next session
Express
Hall
Normal Academic
AVA (Level 1 Foyer)
Normal Technical
Classroom (309)
Importance of Streaming
• Students are streamed based on
– Personal preference/choice
– Academic merits
• Impact of choice of subjects during
streaming
– Subject combination at Sec 3 and 4,
– Options of tertiary education,
– Career path.
Parent/Guardians’ Role
• Be aware of current education trends and
options available.
• Monitor child/ward’s progress at home.
• Help child/ward manage time and stress
level.
• Work closely with FT/Co-FT to ensure
child/ward’s potential is optimized.
• Provide encouragement and motivation.
How is streaming carried out?
• Online application via school website.
• Important Dates:
Date
Event
Term 4 (TBC)
Streaming Updates for Sec 2 students
(Subject combinations, admin.
Instructions)
Sec 2 Streaming Exercise
Release of streaming results
Appeal window opens
22 Oct – 2 Nov
19 – 23 Nov
3 Dec
Release of appeal results
User Name: NRIC
Password: DDMMYYYY (DOB)
Indicate your options
View the results of the
streaming exercise.
(ie: Allocated choice)
Appeal requests
are done online
through this
portal. Click on
the Appeals tab
under the
results
Important
• All relevant documents are available on
the school website and on the portal.
• It is students’ responsibility to opt for their
choice of studies.
• After making subject choices, print out the
confirmation notice for reference.
• If no option is registered by the deadline,
student will be allocated to any available
option.
Principles underlying
Sec 2 Streaming Process
(Express)
Express Grading System
Grades
A1
A2
B3
B4
C5
C6
D7
E8
F9
Marks (%)
75 & Above
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
39 & below
L1R5
L1 – First Language
R5 – 5 Relevant Subjects
L1
• English
OR
• Higher Mother Tongue
R12345
One Humanities Subject
– Combined Humanities
OR
– Geography
OR
– Literature (English, Chinese, Malay)
R12345
One Mathematics or Science Subject
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–
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Elementary Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
R12345
One Humanities, Mathematics or Science
Subject
–
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–
–
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Combined Humanities
Geography
Elementary Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
R12345
Any two remaining subjects from
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Combined Humanities
Geography
Elementary Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Literature
Economics
Higher Mother Tongue (if L1 is English Language)
English Language (if L1 is Higher Mother Tongue)
Mother Tongue (cannot be counted if R1 is Higher Mother
Tongue)
L1R5 Computation
• Those taking HMT will have their L1R5
counted in two ways and the better
aggregate will be taken into consideration.
• Students cannot use both HMT and MT
grades for computation.
• The L1R5 score must be 20 points or less
BEFORE bonus points are computed.
• Bonus points based on CCA and HMT will
be capped at 4 points.
• The L1R5 score must be 20 points or less
BEFORE bonus points are added if you
want to go to J.C.
• Students of the calibre of BPIANS should
aim for an L1R5 of 10 or less (before
bonus points are deducted)
• Our basic approach is to provide a set of
courses in which your child can score well
and which will allow your child the widest
choice of course at the next level.
• We require your child to qualify for the
Triple Science course only as this is the
most demanding academic course
• It is important to realise that having more
subjects does NOT guarantee getting a
better L1R5.
• It is better to take seven subjects and get
A s than take nine subjects and score a
mixture of A s and B s.
•Students who failed Sec 2 Maths will be
advised not to take Additional Mathematics.
•Students who failed Sec 2 Science will be
advised to take offered Combined Science.
• The school is determined to help every
BPIAN to achieve this target.
• We will work with parents to get a win-win
situation for every one of you.
• Students of the calibre of BPIANS should
aim for an L1R5 of 10 or less (before
bonus points are deducted)
• Your child needs quality passes in 6
subjects.
2011 Subject Combinations
Offered during Streaming
(For reference only)
Express (Core)
Combi 1
Combi 2
Combi 3
Combi 4
English
(Higher) MT
Mathematics
Additional
Maths
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
English
(Higher) MT
Mathematics
Additional
Maths
Chemistry
Physics
English
(Higher) MT
Mathematics
Additional
Maths
Chemistry
Biology
English
(Higher) MT
Mathematics
Additional
Maths
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
SS, E.Lit
Express (Core)
Combi 5
Combi 6
Combi 7
English
(Higher) MT
Mathematics
Additional Maths
Science (P,C)
English
(Higher) MT
Mathematics
Science (P,C)
Biology
English
(Higher) MT
Mathematics
Additional Maths
Science (B,C)
Express (Humanities)
Hum 1
Hum 2
Hum 3
(SS, Hist) + Lit(E)
(SS, Hist) + Lit(M)
(SS, E.Lit) + Geog
Hum 4
Hum 5
Hum 6
(SS,E.Lit) + Econs
(SS,C.Lit) + Geog
(SS,C.Lit) + Econs
Thank you for your time!
Q&A
tay_khye_ping@moe.edu.sg