Women of Integrity with the Passion to Pursue Excellence

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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%)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Options after Secondary School

Sec 2 PTM

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Options after “N” and “O” Levels Employment Universities “A” levels

Others

“O” Levels

Polytechnic ITE

“N” Levels

Sec 2 PTM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Republic 2014 JAE COP Hotel & Hospitality Management

18

Consumer Behavior & Research

19

Aerospace Engineering

19

Biotechnology

20

Integrated Events Management

21

Game Design

23

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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

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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

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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

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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