2 - Methodist Girls' School

Briefing Bi for Sec 3Methodist Girls’ School

Methodist Girls’ SchoolHeads of DepartmentLanguage ArtsHumanitiesMathematicsMother TongueScienceSophia Blackmore ClassInformation TechnologyAestheticsPupil DevelopmentInt’l Relations & CommunicationPhysical Education and CCAMs Monica BongMrs Janet NgMrs Janice GanMs Goh Seck HoonMr Liu Heok HingMrs Beatrice LeongMr Heng Jee SinMs Tsien Jiuan JiuanMrs Catherine CheongMrs Joyce AngMr Kevin Khoo

CommunicationLettersEmails and phone callsAnnouncements through MGS websitehttp://www.mgs.sch.edu.sgNewslettersProgress reports afterCAs, Mid-Year Assessments and EOY.Parents Level BriefingMeetings with class, subject & CCA teachers(4 April 2009, Saturday)ParentLink

Curriculum hours0720 – 1400 Mon to FriHMT Mon 0720 – 1440Afternoon classesArt lessons: Tue 3 – 6 pmMEP Music lessons: Thu2.45 – 3.30 pm 2-part writing3.30 – 5.30 pm CompositionNon-MEP Music lessons: Fri 3.00 – 6.45 pm

Afternoon classesRemedial classesTue: 2.30 – 3.30 pm Sciences3.30 – 4.30 pm EL & MTThu: 2.30 – 3.30 pm Humanities3.30 – 4.30 pm MathematicsEnrichment classes- mainly on ThursdaysCCA daysWed:Mon & Fri:Tue & Thu:starts at 2.30 pmstarts at 3 pmstarts at 4.30 pm

Higher Mother TongueGirls taking Higher Mother Tongue willosit for the GCE ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue paper inend October 2009.ooIf MT results are B3 or better, she will prepare for theGCE ‘O’ Level e Higher Mother Tongue paper inNovember 2010.If MT results are B4 or lower, she will not move onwith ithHMTi in Sec 4but tinstead dtry to improve her MTscores at June or Nov 2010 exams.

Conversational Malay /Conversational ChineseAnother Language Learning Opportunities~ Conversational Language competency~ Curriculum focus on “conversation” andrecognition simple word/characters~ 10 weekly 2-hr afternoon lessons in schoolMid-Feb to end MayMondays 2.45 – 4.45 pm (CME1)Thursdays 2.30 – 4.30 pm (CME1,CCE1) CCE1)

Curriculum EnrichmentPoetry Appreciation, poetry slam,Magazine Reading Prog: Newsweek, BroaderperspectivesFinancial Literacy ProgrammeLeadership Training Programme, Student/YouthLeadership ConferencesDISC & Learning keys workshopSophiaBlackmoreLectures@MGSRegional Youth Conference

Curriculum EnrichmentHeritage ToursFuture Problem SolvingIT enrichment – Podcast, Roving DVMEP – Piano Master Class, Indian Musicworkshop, MEP campMaths competitions, olympiads, festivalsScience competitions e.g. CHAOS, D.A.R.T, YouthScience FestivalCreative Arts Programme by GEBNovel Reading Prog, Mrs May Oh DebateChallengeHumanities competitions

June holiday lessonsPlanned lessons in Week 4 of June holidays22 to 26 June 2009Lessons will cover content answering techniquesLessons will cover content, answering techniquesand practical sessions

Secondary 3 AssessmentsContinual Assessment 1CA1 (10%)Progress report issued in T2W1Continual Assessment 2CA2 (15%)Progress report issued in T2W10Continual Assessment 3CA3 (15%)Progress report issued in T4W1End-of-Year ExaminationsEOY (60%) Year-end report issued in T4W7

Assessment scheduleClass-based tests/assignments- 3 subjects per week in the earlier half oftermCommon tests- All subjects over 5 days in the latter halfof termCA marks: Common Tests + Class-basedtests/assignments + daily work etc

Secondary 3 CurriculumContinual Assessments comprisesoooooooTestsAssignmentsReportsPresentationsPracticalsOralsAurals

Demands of Upper SeccurriculumO Level syllabus is covered in Sec 3 & 4.Sec 3 Sec 4Content: breadth & depthQuality of thinking & answers

Promotion Criteria for Sec 3oTo be promoted to Secondary 4, a pupil pmust pass English Language and fourother examination subjects.o The composite mark for each subject isbased ono CA1 (10%) + CA2 (15%) + CA3 (15%)+ EOY (60%).

Promotion Criteria for Sec 3Results Action Alternative action ImplicationsFailed Englishbut passed in 5Other subjectsAdvanced toSec 4- Higheststandardpassed isSec 2Passed English Advanced to Sec Pupil may opt to Highestand 3 othersubjects4, AND focus ona maximum of 7subjects *repeat Sec 3 if shewants to study 8subjects instead of 7.standardpassed isSec 2Passed Englishand 2 othersubjectsAdvanced to Sec4, AND focus ona maximum of 6subjects *Pupil may opt torepeat Sec 3 if shewants to study 7 or 8subjects instead of 6.Higheststandardpassed isSec 2Passed Englishand 1 othersubject ORpassed EnglishonlyRepeat Sec 3Pupil may opt for theNormal (Academic)course in anotherschool.-

Girls who are taking 10subjects in Secondary 3To continue in Sec 4, students need toscore distinctions for all 10 subjects atthe end of Sec 3.

School-basedScience Practical AssessmentSPAfor GCE ‘O’Level Examination

Methodist Girls’ SchoolObjective of School-based SPATo assess candidate’s competence inpractical skills over a period of 2 yearsfrom Secondary 3 to 4.Weightage of School-based SPA20% of the overall marks towards a ‘O’Level grade (Theory – 80%).

Methodist Girls’ SchoolSPA skills assessedfollow a sequence of instructions;use techniques, apparatus and materials;make and record observations,measurements and estimates;interpret t and evaluate observations andexperimental results;plan investigations, select techniques,apparatus and materials;evaluate methods and suggest possibleimprovements

Methodist Girls’ SchoolSchedule of AssessmentsSemester 2 (2009) 1st set of Skill Set 1 and 2Semester 1 (2010) 2nd set of Skill Set 1 and 2Semester 1 (2010) ) Final set of Skill Set 3

Methodist Girls’ SchoolPortfolio requirementAll candidates must keep a portfolio of allpractical assignments for validation bypersonnel from SEAB.Portfolio = evidence of learning of practicalskills + prescribed range of competencies andtopics have been covered.Candidates must hand in their classassignments on time for marking by theirsubject teachers and must not lose theirportfolio.

Methodist Girls’ SchoolFurther information on SyllabusFor more details on syllabus requirements ingeneral, visit the SEAB web-site:www.seab.gov.sgSubject codes are:Biology (5094)Chemistry (5072)Physics (5058)

MGS ROCs - Reality Outside Classrooms

ObjectivesTo provide authentic contexts and experiences forlearning.Experiential Learning beyond the classroomTo integrate learningAcross the four domains- cognitive, affective, physicaland spiritual.Across disciplines to see inter-connectedness ofbodies of knowledge.To broaden perspectivesGlobal in perspective, rooted in heritageTo provide opportunities for service to thecommunity/ society

Overview• Pre-Sabbatical Preparation/ Training• Sabbatical Programme/ Tasks• Post-Sabbatical Presentation

MGS ROCsImmersion Programmes:1. St Georges Girls’ High (Penang, Malaysia)2. Vidya Mandir (Chennai, India)3. Mount Carmel (New Delhi, India)

MGS ROCsSubject-based Programmes:1. Language Arts/Music trip(Italy, Europe)2. Science trip (New Zealand)3. Humanities trip (Kyushu, Japan)

MGS ROCsService-Learning Programmes:Community Outreach1. Cambodia2. Yunnan, China

Work AttachmentsMGS ROCs

MGS ROCsDates: 1st 2 weeks of November 2009Cost: $50 to $$3500

CommunicationFebruary - Letter to Parents on MGS ROCsMarchApril- MGS ROCs Briefing to Students- Submission of Options- Finalise AppealsJuly/ August - Letter of Consent to Parents +Itinerary + Costs- Pre-Sabbaticals TasksSeptember- Final Safety AssessmentOctober - Final Preparations1st 2 weeks of November - MGS ROCs 2009

MGS ROCs 3Outward Bound Singapore campHeld in the last week of May, before June holidaysHighway to the WorldSec 3 Sabbatical ProgrammeHeld in the 1 st 2 weeks of November

Methodist Girls’ SchoolCo-Curricular ActivitiesCCA Guidelines &LEAPS Grading Scheme

MOE POLICY & GUIDELINES• CCA is compulsory and pupil must participate in atleast one CCA• Pupils must be present for at least 75% of theannual meetings.• Between 50-75%, no points will be awarded for thecurrent year.• Below 50%, all points earned from preceding yearswill be forfeited. Only Enrichment, CIP andLeadership (non CCA) will count.

CCA SCORING TABLE4-Years 5-YearsPoints Points Grade25 & above 26 & above A120-24 21-25 A216-19 17-20 B313-15 15 14-16 16 B410-12 11-13 C58-9 9-10 C64-7 5-8 D71-3 1-4 E80 0 U

LEAPS5 CATEGORIES1. Leadership p( (Max 12 points)2. Enrichment (Max 4 points)3. Achievement (Max 15 points)(Representation / Attainment / Accomplishment)4. Participation i (Max 10 points)5. Service (Max 5 points)

Service (max 5 points)• Community service• Basic requirement: 6 hours every year(minimum 24 hours)• 100 hours (for maximum points)

Service5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt100 ormorehours80 - 99 60 - 79 40 - 59 24 – 39

Girls’ BrigadeNot ActiveVery ActiveCategory Activity Pt Activity Pt T PtLeadership Lance Corporal 2 Sergeant 4 4Enrichment CDP 2 modules 1 CDP 6 modules with 2 fromeach of the 3 domains3 3AchievementRepresentationRepresented HQ atInternational competition6Attainment NYAA Silver Award 3 6Pioneers Brigader’s Brooch 5 (max)15(max)AccomplishmentInternational Competition: 1 stposition5ParticipationMember 4 yrs4Member 4 yrs44Intra-School (2activities) 1 yr1Intra-school 3yrsSYF 1 yr2222Service CIP 24 hrs 1 CIP 100 hrs 5 5Total Points 9 35Grade C6 A1

SportsSec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4Main CCA Netball Netball Netball NetballLeadershipHouseCommMember1 HouseCommNetball VCaptain23 NetballCaptain4 Netball Captain 2 yrs 5Enrichment CDP 2M CDP 1M CDP 1M CDP 2M 3AchievementRepresentationMain CCAInter-schNetball2 Inter-schNetball 2yr3 Inter-sch Netball 3 yr 4 425Other CCA Inter-sch squash 2 2Attainment NYAA Bronze 2 2AccomplishmentParticipationMemberIntra (2activities)11Nat Inter-sch 3 Nat inter-sch Netball 3 3Squash 4 th 3rdMemberIntra (2activities)2yr12MemberIntra (2activities)3yr12MemberIntra 4 yrs (2activities)4yrService CIP 10 hrs CIP 10 hrs CIP 10 hrs CIP 10 hrs (T= 40hrs) 2Total Points 3 10 15 29A11242

Sec 3 Level Teachers 20093M3E3T3H3O3D3I3SMrs Catherine Choo, Ms Kek Lay YanMs Kelly Kwan, Mr Ling Lek SuanMr Melvin Seow, Ms Goh Seck HoonMrs Janice Tee, Mr Kevin KhooMrs Magdalene Sim , Mdm Qian PingMs Lyanne Yang, Ms Neo Chin EeMs Louisa Or, Mrs Catherine CheongMrs Chitra Thirumaran, Ms Tan Sook Ching3GMs Marilyn Lau, Mrs Janet Ng3RMs Lynette Yang, Mr Liu Heok HingMrs Tessie Cheng, Mrs Lim Meng Mee,Mrs Tan Seot Cheng, Ms Corrine Tay,Mrs Raj-LeeYL

What to expect of the GELprogrammeSemester 1:• Build on your knowledge of Learning keys todevelop good study skills• GEL lessons on Respect – beliefs and traditionsof others (the different festivals celebrated inSingapore)• OBS Camp• Leadership Training• Teacher-Pupil Conferencing (throughout theyear)• GEL periods (20 min) will be used for ROCs 3preparation

What to expect of the GELprogrammeSemester 2:• Sexuality Education• ROCs 3 matters (pre-trip research andpreparation)

CIP 2009The MGS girl manifests LOVE in service. She servesselflessly l as a member of her community, as a citizen ofthe nation and the world.Thematic ApproachSecondary One - Caring for the CommunitySecondary Two - Caring for the EnvironmentSecondary Three - Caring for ChildrenSecondary Four - Caring for the Elderly

Blending Service and Learning…

• At least 6 hours in 2009CIP 2009• Any children organizations – once off visit / longterm tuition or befriending project.• Flag Day– Selected organizations (max. 3 hours)• Any other personal CIP– To be accompanied by letter from organization

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