2014 SEC ONE PARENTS’
ORIENTATION
TODAY’S PROGRAMME
Time (hrs)
Programme
Venue
0720
Flag-raising Ceremony
Hall
0740
Principal’s Welcome Address
Auditorium
0755
Introduction of KPs by Principal
0800
Introduction to Sec 1 Yearhead
Subjects offered at Bedok View
CCA Policy
Financial Matters
Family Matters @ School
PSG
0840
Question and Answer Session
0900
Parenting Talk: Transition to Secondary One
English: Auditorium
Mandarin: Library
1015
Break (to coincide with Sec One recess)
Outside Auditorium
Food catered for parents
1100
School Tour
Auditorium
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& HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
1130
End of Programme
Respect  Responsibility  Integrity  Service
 Excellence
Auditorium
Sec 1 Year Head
Ms Wong Yin Mei
Subjects
Offered
No Subject
Examinable/Not Examinable
1
English
Written Exam
2
Mathematics
Written Exam
3
Science
Written Exam
4
Mother Tongue
Written Exam
5
Art
Non-examinable
6
Music
Non-examinable
7
Health Education
Non-examinable
8
Social Studies
Non-examinable
9
PE
Non-examinable
Primary School Subjects
Difference between Primary School
and Secondary School Subjects
No
Subject
Semester 1 (Mid-Year)
Semester 2 (End-of-Year)
1
English
Drama Project
Written Exam
2
Mathematics
Written Exam
Written Exam
3
Lower Sec Science
Written Exam
Written Exam
4
Mother Tongue
Written Exam
Written Exam
5
Literature
Drama Project
Written Exam
6
Geography
Written Exam
7
History
8
Art
Exam
9
Design & Technology
Project
10
Food & Nutrition
11
Music
Non-examinable
Non-examinable
12
PE
Non-examinable
Non-examinable
13
Character & Citizenship Education
Non-examinable
Non-examinable
Written Exam
Exam
Project
Secondary School Subjects
Sec 1 Express & Normal Academic
No
Subject
Semester 1 (Mid-Year) Semester 2 (End-of-Year)
1
English
Drama Project
Written Exam
2
Mathematics
Written Exam
Written Exam
3
Science
Written Exam
Written Exam
4
Basic Mother Tongue
Written Exam
Written Exam
5
Computer Applications
Written Exam
Written Exam
6
Design & Technology
Project
7
Food & Nutrition
8
Art
Project
Project
9
Social Studies
Non-examinable
Non-examinable
10
PE
Non-examinable
Non-examinable
11
Music
Non-examinable
Non-examinable
12
Applied Theatre Programme
Non-examinable
Non-examinable
13
Character & Citizenship Education
Non-examinable
Non-examinable
Project
Secondary School Subjects
Sec 1 Normal Technical
Subjects offered at Sec 3E (2014)
English
Mathematics
Science
Humanities
Craft & Technology
Literature
Additional
Mathematics
Physics
Geography
Art
Biology
Combined Hum (Social
Studies & History Elective)
Design & Technology
Chemistry
Combined Hum (Social
Studies & Geog Elective)
Food & Nutrition
Science (Physics &
Chemistry)
Science (Biology &
Chemistry)
Subjects offered at Sec 3NA (2014)
Mathematics
Science
Humanities
Craft & Technology
Additional
Mathematics
Science (Physics &
Chemistry)
Combined Hum (Social
Studies & Geog Elective)
Art
Principles of
Account
Design & Technology
Food & Nutrition
Subjects offered at Sec 3NT (2014)
Science
Craft & Technology
Science
Elements of Business Studies
Design & Technology
Music
CCA Briefing
for 2014
0HOD PE & CCA – Mr Steven Su
0SH CCA – Mrs Lena Tiu
CCA Objectives in BV
1. To provide students with a platform to discover
their interests and talents.
2. To progressively develop CCA-specific
knowledge, skills, values and attitudes
through sustained participation in CCA.
3. To provide a holistic and balanced education
for students to learn core values, social and
emotional competencies and the emerging
21st Century Competencies.
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CCA Objectives in BV
4. To emphasise social interaction by providing a
common space for friendships and social
integration amongst students of diverse
backgrounds.
5. To develop a sense of identity and belonging
to the school.
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Clubs and Societies
Service Learning Club
Infocomm Club
14
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Physical Sports
Badminton
Football
Boys Only
Sepak Takraw
Netball
Girls Only
Basketball
Boys & Girls
Track & Field
15
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Uniformed Groups (UG)
Girl Guides
Girls Only
NCC (Land) Girls
NCC (Land) Boys
Boys Only
NPCC
St John Ambulance
Brigade
Boys & Girls
16
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Visual & Performing
Arts Groups
Angklung & Kulintang
Choir
Concert Band
English Drama
Guzheng
Modern Dance
17
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CCA Policy in BV
• CCA participation is compulsory for all
students in secondary schools with at least
ONE CCA.
• Allocation of CCA is based on Interest,
Talent and School Needs.
• Attendance is compulsory and important.
• CCA activities will be suspended 2 weeks
before Semester 1 and 2 Examinations.
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CCA Policy in BV
• School will assess requests for a change
of CCA from students in the mandatory
CCA on a case by case basis, and may
allow for one change in CCA either at the
end of Secondary One or Secondary Two.
• For non-mandatory CCA, students can
only opt for a change at the beginning of
each academic year.
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A Holistic Education for
Secondary School
Students - LEAPS 2.0
Bedok View Secondary School
Integrity, the Foundation
. People, our Focus . Learning, our Passion . Excellence, our Pursuit
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• Co-Curricular Programmes
– 4 structured programmes that complement the
academic curriculum
Co-Curricular
Activities (CCA)
Student
Leadership
Development
Values In Action
(VIA)
Enrichment &
Lifeskills
Programme
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• Co-Curricular Programmes support the
holistic development of the child
– Provides multiple avenues to nurture
students to prepare them for their future work
and life
Character &
Values
Social-Emotional
Competencies
21st Century
Competencies
Interests &
Talents
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• Role of Parents in the
holistic development of your child
– Reinforcement of values, life skills, interests
and strengths at home
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Recognition System for Co-Curricular Attainment
LEAPS 2.0
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LEAPS 2.0
DOMAINS
– to recognise
students’ holistic
development
Leadership
Enrichment
Achievement
Participation
Service
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• LEAPS 2.0
– 4 domains has levels of attainment: 1 - 5
Participation
Achievement
Leadership
Service
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• LEAPS 2.0
– Enrichment domain complements the other
domains for students’ holistic development
– Will be recognised in School Graduation
Certificate
– Will not have levels of attainment
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Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains
• Participation
– Affirms students’ sustained development in school-based
CCA throughout secondary school
– Student can choose from Sports, Arts, Uniformed Groups,
Clubs and Societies
• Achievement
– Affirms students’ character development and efforts in
representing the school/external organisations in events
– Students diverse interests and talents are recognised as
events can go beyond CCA and beyond school
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Participation Domain in LEAPS 2.0
• At least 75% attendance each year
– Levels 1 – 4:
• Participation in a CCA for 2 to 5 years
– Levels 4 – 5:
• Continuous involvement in the same CCA for 4 or 5 years
– Levels 3 – 5:
• Exemplary conduct and active contribution in CCA with at
least 3 years of participation in any CCA
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Achievement Domain in LEAPS 2.0
Representation
• Level 1:
– Represent class / house / CCA (Intra-school)
Representation/Accomplishment
• Levels 2 – 4:
– Representation school or external organisation in an event
– Accomplishment in an event represented
– Levels increase with no. of years of representation/accomplishment
• Level 5:
– Represent/accomplish Singapore / MOE / Singapore Schools /
National Project of Excellence (NPOE) / UG HQ in international UG
competitions
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Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains
• Leadership
– Affirms students’ development as a leader
– Students are developed through leadership modules,
National Youth Achievement Award and leadership
positions.
• Service
– Affirms students’ contributions to the community and
development as responsible and active citizens
– Students serve the community through schools’ Values-InAction programmes
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Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2.0
• Level 1:
– Completed 2 modules on leadership
• Levels 2 – 3:
– National Youth Achievement Award:
– Level 2: Bronze
– Level 3: Silver and above
• Levels 2 – 5:
– Recognition of progressive student leadership
development through leadership positions
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Service Domain in LEAPS 2.0
• Level 1 – 4:
Highest level attained in either:
– Number of hours of service
– Number of VIA projects
– A combination of both
• Level 5:
– VIA project:
• Student-initiated
• Impacts the community beyond the school
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Co-Curricular
Experience
Excellent
Good
Fair
Basic
Requirement
for Level of
Attainment in
Domains
4,3,3,3
4,1,1,1
3,2,1,1
2,2,2,1
did not meet
above criteria
Bonus
Points
2
1
0
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HOW TO SUPPORT MY CHILD’S
HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
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Supporting the Holistic
Development of my Child
What kind of person does my child
want to be?
Is my child able to cope?
How can I reinforce my child's
learning of values and life skills in his
/her Co-Curricular Programmes?
How can I help to support
him/her in the learning
pursuits?
How does my child want to
pursue this development?
What are the possible opportunities that can help
support this development?
What is my child interested in?
What is my child good at?
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Financial
Matters
• Breakages in classrooms – students to pay
• Counter Collection – new timing
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
8 am to 3.00 pm
(closed for lunch from 11.30 am to 1.00 pm)
Eve of holidays – 8 am to 10 am.
Finance and Administration
Temperature Taking Exercise –
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
• Purchase of clinical thermometers @ GO
counter
after school hours to 3.00 pm on
Thursday, 2 January;
Friday, 3 January and
Monday 6 January
• Temperature taking costs $2 per reading
• Remind students to bring their thermometers to
Parade Square for assembly.
Finance and Administration
Acknowledgement and Payment
Form (returns from parents)
• Ensure duly signed and dated
• Any cancellations or amendments are
initialled
• Cash amount / cheque amount filled in
properly with cheque number if applicable
Finance and Administration
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PAYMENT FORM
PAYMENT FOR SCHOOL NOTIFICATION NO: 004/2014
– School’s letter dated 1 February 2014 refers.
Pupil’s Name
: Jennifer TAN Junior
Level/Class
: Sec 1E3
Identification No.
: S1234567G
$ 46
$
I hereby authorize the school to deduct this amount from my child’s edusave
account for pay for the CSI Science Enrichment Programme.
I hereby agree to pay this amount for my child’s participation for the CSI
Science Enrichment Programme.
For Cash or Cheque payments: (Cheque to be made payable to BEDOK VIEW
SECONDARY SCHOOL and duly crossed. Do not post-date.)
Cash amount
:
Cheque No. and
:
Amount
I am aware that students who do not attend the programme eventually will not receive a
refund. Students who willfully absent themselves without valid reasons would also need to
pay for the school’s subsidy.
In the case of an emergency, please contact (Kindly amend if information is incorrect):
Name
:
Jennifer TAN
Contact 1
:
67846178
Contact 2
:
96906534
Contact 3
:
96309371
________________________________________________________________________
Signature (Parent / Guardian)*
Date
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Financially Assistance Scheme
Criteria
Benefits
How to apply
Neu PC
Insurance
Students’ Protection Plan
Compulsory Sports Injury Top-Up
No Refund Policy
Non Payment of School Fees
Changes in Personal Particulars
Language Portals
Purchase of school uniforms and textbooks
Finance and Administration
Family Matters
@ School
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Whole school events
Event
Date
Time
Teacher i/c
CCA Orientation and Exhibition
Mon 6 Jan
1430 hrs
Mr. Steven Su
Mrs. Lena Tiu
MTL Fortnight
Mon 27 Jan to
Wed 29 Jan
0725 to 1340 hrs
Mr. Desmond Phoa
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Thur 30 Jan
0725 to 1230 hrs
Mr. Desmond Phoa
Chinese New Year
Fri 31 Jan
Sat 1 Feb
Mon 3 Feb
Remarks
Public Holiday
School Holiday
Total Defence Day Commemoration
Fri 14 Feb
0725 to 1230 hrs
Ms. Deepa
Common Test 1
Mon 17 Feb to
Fri 28 Feb
Class Leaders’ Investiture
Mon 3 March
0820 to 0930 hrs
Mr. Benjamin Low
Speech Day Rehearsal 1
Thur 6 Mar
1430 to 1830 hrs
Ms. Deepa
Level Camps
Wed 12 Mar to
Fri 14 Mar
Term 1 Holiday
Sat 15 Mar to
Sun 23 Mar
Ms. Wee Yee Yun
Refer to individual class
schedule for details
Sec 1: Ms. Wong Yin Mei
Sec 2: Ms. Irdawaty
Sec 3: Mr. Lee Khai Yin
Sec 4/5: Mr. Desmond Phoa/Mr Steven Teo
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FAMILY MATTERS@SCHOOL
No
1.
Topic And Synopsis
Orientation & Parenting Talk on “Transition to Sec 1” *(English/Mandarin)
For Whom
Date & Time
Sec 1 Parents
2/1/14
Synopsis:
Sharing on school’s policy, subjects offered in Bedok View, CCA Policy and
Parenting Talk on “Transition to Sec 1”.
2.
Parents Support Group (PSG) Welcome Lunch
All Parents
Pineapple Tarts Baking & Parenting Talk on “Communicating with teens” (English)
This parent/child bonding session includes a pineapple tart baking session and a
parenting talk.
Synopsis:
• Understand typical teen mindset & worldview
• Teen developmental cycle and communication pattern
• Communication at teen level
• Common hurdles to effective communication with youth
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)
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)
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)
0740hrs1130hrs
Induction Programme for parents who will like to find out more about the PSG
3.
Please cross
(X)
11/1/14
1100hrs1300hrs
All parents and
their child
(limited to 15
parent/child pair
only)
18/1/14
0900hrs1200hrs
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SEC 1 BREAKFAST TALKS

Engage parents in dialogues concerning school issues

Principal & Sec 1 Year Head


Date: Term 2 Weeks 1 to 3 (Mondays)
Time: 0720 to 0820 hrs
Venue: Library

Details in the letters to be issued at a later date

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Parenting
Talk
PARENTING TALK

Transition to Secondary One

English: Auditorium
Mandarin: Library



Please return to the Auditorium for refreshment after
the talk
Break coincides with Sec One recess
A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Respect  Responsibility  Integrity  Service  Excellence