Let Your Light Shine
Before Others
Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence
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.
Women of Integrity
with the Passion to
Pursue Excellence
Strong and cohesive
leaders
Curriculum leaders &
reflective practitioners
All pupils 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
Our School Values
4
LIFE
Engaged & Empowered
Learners
INTEGRITY
LOVE
• Truth
• Justice
• God-Fearing
Effective Leaders
Eloquent Individuals
with strong Ethics
FREEDOM
• Maximising Potential
• Gracious & Healthy Lifestyle
Sec 1 Registration 23 Dec 2010
Unpacking..
by students for students
Love
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
I love God by remembering to love
unconditionally.
I love my country by singing the
national anthem, saying the pledge
and respecting racial and religious
differences.
I love my school by upholding the
school’s image, taking care of
school’s property and keeping it
clean and obeying school rules
I love my teachers by paying
attention in class and handing in
work on time
I love my parents by honouring
them in word and deed.
I love my friends by showing them
care and concern, accepting them
for who they are and praying for all
(including those I do not like)
I love myself by keeping myself fit
and healthy, not doing anything that
will hurt myself and dressing
sensibly so as to prevent unwanted
attention
Integrity
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
I will do the right
thing even if I may
have to suffer the
consequences or
be unpopular
among friends
I will admit my
mistakes and not
push the blame to
others
I will have the
moral courage to
speak up when I
see that something
is wrong
I will not check my
phone or eat in
class even when
no one is watching
I will complete my
homework on my
own and hand it in
punctually
Freedom
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
I will not take
advantage of the
freedom given to
me by my parents
or teachers
I have the right to
ask others to
maintain our school
values and image.
I will exercise my
freedom of choice
wisely and take
responsibility for
any consequences
My friends have the
freedom to air their
opinions and I will
respect their points
of view.
I have the freedom
to ask my teachers
appropriate
questions or to
voice my doubts in
class
All Pupils Possess Talents and will Experience Success
Our Caring
Teachers
Quality Relationships between
Teachers and Girls
Sec 1 Registration
Sec 1 PTM 23
18 Dec
Jan 2010
2008
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Period of Transition
• Orientation week & camp
• Ease the girls’ transition
 4 subjects to 8 subjects
 Reduce examinable subjects
 2 FTs, 2 FTSC, 1 PTSC & 1 AED/LBS
Parents as Partners
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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
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• Develop articulate and confident pupils
who are women of integrity
• Ability-driven and talent-development
approach, grounded in values
• Creation of opportunities for pupils to
pursue excellence and experience success
• Data-driven culture
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• Differentiation in curriculum & instruction –
way of thinking, beliefs and attitudes
• Teachers are curriculum leaders and
reflective practitioners (lesson study /
action research)
• Quality of teacher-pupil, teacherteacher relationships is key
Orientation Week
Camp Spirito!
Bonding
Time
Team
Work in
Action!
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Orientation Week
The IJ Trail
The Sengkang Trail
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Orientation Week
Overcoming
Obstacles
through
teamwork!
Performance@
Campfire
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Orientation Week and Our Leaders
2013 Sec 1 Camp LTC Leaders
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2012 GCE ‘O’ Level
Examination Results
All Pupils Possess Talents and will Experience Success
2012 GCE O Level Exam
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
2012 GCE O Level Exam
Our Girls Have
Excelled
Year
2012 2011 2010 2009
*L1B5
Sec 4
15.5 16.4 17.5 18.2
Express
* L1B5 : EL & best 5 subjects, the lower the aggregate the better
2012 GCE O Level Exam
Our Girls Have
Excelled
Year
*L1B4
Sec 5
NA
2012 2011 2010 2009
21.4
23.1 23.5 22.7
* L1B4 : EL & best 4 subjects, the lower the aggregate the better
2012 GCE O Level Exam
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)
2012 GCE O Level Exam
4 Express: Subjects that performed better than
National Distinctions
Subject
Distinction (%)
SJC
National
English
33.2
23.6
Literature(E)
58.8
43.3
Chinese
48.8
31.4
Tamil
52.6
35.4
Higher Tamil
62.5
35.0
Higher Hindi
80.0
54.6
2012 GCE O Level Exam
4 Express: Subjects that performed better than
National Distinctions
Subject
Distinction (%)
SJC
National
A Math
57.6
52.8
Math
62.2
57.8
Biology
60.9
47.6
Science (P/C)
47.5
34.5
Science (B/C)
56.3
30.9
Art
26.7
16.6
2012 GCE O Level Exam
4 Express: Subjects with improved distinctions
Subject
Distinction (%)
2012
2011
English
33.2
28.9
Higher Chinese
33.3
22.7
Higher Tamil
62.5
11.1
Chinese
53.7
33.3
Tamil
59.3
56.5
Literature(E)
58.8
48.5
CH(SS+G)
27.6
27.3
2012 GCE O Level Exam
4 Express: Subjects with improved distinctions
Subject
Distinction (%)
2012
2011
A Math
57.6
42.5
Math
62.2
47.4
Biology
60.9
50.0
Chemistry
36.1
25.7
Physics
42.3
11.8
Art
25.0
21.7
Hindi
80.0
25.0
2012 GCE O Level Exam
5 Normal Academic: Subjects that performed better than
National Distinctions
Subject
English
Literature(E)
Math
Chinese
Science (P/C)
Science (B/C)
Tamil
Distinction (%)
SJC
National
8.3
2.1
35.6
12.6
18.1
13.7
13.9
13.0
23.1
18.1
23.8
13.1
66.7
17.7
2012 GCE O Level Exam
5 Normal Academic: Subjects with improved
distinctions
Subject
Distinction (%)
2012
2011
English
8.3
5.2
Math
18.3
7.8
Chinese
17.4
5.9
Malay
33.3
0.0
Tamil
27.3
0.0
Literature(E)
33.3
12.5
2012 GCE O Level Exam
5 Normal Academic: Subjects with improved
distinctions
Subject
Distinction (%)
2012
2011
Science (C/B)
25.0
0.0
Science (P/C)
23.1
11.7
Art
50.0
0.0
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Pupil Academic Profile
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English Language and Literature
 Focus for Sec 1s and 2s: to build a strong
foundation in grammar and oracy skills
 Alignment of NA to Express curriculum to stretch
our NA pupils
 Use of UbD to design lessons to develop
communication skills suitable for today’s world
 Use of ICT to develop 21st Century Skills
 Exposure to critical & inventive thinking during
lessons through discussions of current affairs &
social issues
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Humanities
 New subjects for Sec 1
• Focus: Engagement of students in the learning
of Humanities & helping them gain confidence in
the subjects
• Strategy: Use of research projects, ICT tools
and fieldtrips, which help to promote SDL and
CoL (C2015)
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Humanities
 Customisation of Humanities syllabi to meet
students’ needs by:
• Streamlining and cascading of History &
Geography syllabi and skills to lower sec
• Rationale:
- better alignment to upper sec syllabi
- better prepare students for GCE ‘N’/ ‘O’
-
use of UbD to redesign curriculum
-
exposure to field work & inquiry-based
learning
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Mother Tongue Languages
• New curriculum with emphasis on
– Listening & Oral skills presentation
– Critical & inventive thinking skills
• Use of ICT
– Use of Facebook to assess oracy
skills(Sec 1)
– Use of iMTL platform to support learning
• Refine Baseline Resources
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Mathematics
 Curriculum
 New syllabus effective 2013
 Applications & Modelling allow students to
connect mathematics that they have learnt to
the real world, enhance understanding of key
mathematical concepts & methods
 Alignment of topics & giving emphasis to
Algebra, especially during tests & exams
 Enhanced Baseline Resource Packages with
DI approach
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Mathematics
 Use of ICT
 E-learning platform that encourages
independent learning
 Online learning packages & assessment
modules for students to learn at their own
pace, 24/7
 Multi-disciplinary Project Work (MPW)
 in collaboration with Art & D&T
 self-directed learners with critical & inventive
thinking skills
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Lower Sec Specialised Science
Purpose
 Subject Specialisation according to teacher’s strengths
 Strengthening the links between
 Lower Sec & Upper Sec
 Demands of GCE O Level Exam
 Stretching the potential & imagination of pupils
Slightly more lesson
Broad Schedule
hours for Chem as pupils
 Chemistry (4 periods per week):
have the least exposure
to Chem in Pri Schs.
 Throughout both years
 Physics (5 periods per week):
 Sec 1 Semester 1, Sec 2 Semester 2
 Biology (5 periods per week):
 Sec 1 Semester 2, Sec 2 Semester 1
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Science: Curriculum Principles
Building from research
findings & improvements
in results
How Girls Learn Science
 Enthusiasm
 Positive emotions to excite girls’ interest
 Participation & Collaboration
 Girls learn Science better when they can play an active role in
lesson actives, and communicate their thoughts with their peers.
 Clarity & Structure
 Guidance from the teacher on how concepts unfold (UbD)
 Enhanced design of notes & worksheets
Environment and CSI in Science
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) for Project Work
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Design & Technology
Home Economics

Sec 1: Design & Tech
 Sec 2: Home Econs
Syllabus completed in 1 year
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Design & Technology
Semester 1:
 Focus on Technical Skills
 CT1 : Coursework (Handphone Holder)
 CT2: Topical Tests & Assignments
 SA1 : Coursework (Steady Hand)
 No
SA1 Written Mid Year Exam
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Design & Technology
Semester 2:
 Focus on Design Process
 CT3: SCAMPER & Google Sketchup
 CT4: MPW
 SA2: Design Folio & Coursework (Mobile
Toy)
 No SA2 Written Year End Exam
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Strong Correlation between Artistic
Endeavour and Cognitive Abilities
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Sec 1 Aesthetics Programme
Semester 1: Weekly Dance and Music lessons
Assessment:
a) Basic music literacy and Introduction to Jazz Dance
b) Journal reflections
Semester 2: Weekly Communication Skills lessons
anchored in current affairs discussions
Assessment:
a) Presenting and writing speeches
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Character & Citizenship Education
A structured and progressive customised
curriculum based on
Needs Analysis &
the focus on strengthening pupil-teacher
relationships
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
360˚ feedback – Self, Peer, Parent, Teachers
Values in Action (VIA)
Values Education (CME, RE, CHOICES)
National Education
Sexuality Education
Leadership
Career Guidance
Financial Literacy
Cyberwellness
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Continual Assessment
(CA)
Semestral Assessment
(SA)
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
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CT2 & 4 - Portfolio Assessments
 Topical Tests







Open book Tests
E-Quiz
Oral Presentations
Journal Writing (e.g. in English)
Problem Solving (e.g. in Math & Physics)
Research Assignments
Project Works (MPW for Sec 1&2; MT)
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 %
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Absence During Tests & Exams
 Call up the school & 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 (as is the practice for
national exams)
 There will be no makeup for the papers missed
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Promotion Criteria
S1 Express: Pass in EL &
Pass % in the ave for all subjects
S1 Normal Academic: Pass in EL &
2 other subjects OR
Pass in 4 subjects
S1 Normal Technical: Pass in 2 subjects
one of which must be
EL or Math
Equivalence between N & O Levels
Grade Equivalence
“O” Level
“N” Level
A1, A2, B3
1
B4, C5, C6
2
D7, E8
3
F9
4
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LATERAL TRANSFERS
1 N(A)
1 N(T)
> 70% in the average for
all subjects
& deemed able to cope
1 Exp
1 N(A)
We have a Wide Range of CCAs
Our Areas of Focus for CCA
Social Emotional
Learning [SEL]
Studentcentric
Values
Driven
STUDENT
LEADERSHIP
Developing competencies of
Activities
Values In Action
•6 – 7 hrs of
volunteer service
within CCA per
year
Core CCA Programmes
•Talent & skills development
•Enrichment Programme
•Sch representation
•Camps & overseas learning journeys
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Co-Curricular Activity
 Each student must participate
in one CCA
 CCA attendance must be
regular (at least 75%)
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CCA Grading
 LEAPS
- Leadership Enrichment Achievement
Participation Service
 Marks accumulated over 4/5 yrs but
CCA attendance of 75% must be
maintained every year
 Reflected in School Graduation
Certificate
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CCA Choices Online Application
• From 25 Jan to 2 Feb 2013
• 6 choices
• Can apply using computers in the
school library
• Details & instructions given through
students after CCA Experience
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School Rules & Expectations
• To develop disciplined behavior
• Details are in Students’ Planner
• Appreciate parents’ support
– tattoos are not allowed
– dyed/ tinted hair is not allowed
– Handphones can only be used after school &
in designated areas
– Latecomers need to serve detention
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Road Safety & Security
• Road Safety
– Parents are to drop their children outside the
school after the school gate and girls walk along
the zebra pathway
– Parents may drop children within the school in the
event of rain
– Speed limit within school premise is 15 km
60
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Parents to drop off their girls
after the school gate, near
the overhead bridge
61
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Girls to walk along the zebra pathway to
the school foyer.
62
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