3. Our Brand of Education
Our Mission
Empowering Lives, Transforming our Future
We empower Teck Whyeans to create opportunities for
themselves and others in the future by equipping them
with the 21st century values, skills and knowledge.
We help them discover their passion
and purpose in life
and develop strength of
character to succeed
despite challenges
4.
5. Our Brand of Education
Our Vision
A Community of Future-ready Learners
Who Lead, Serve and Achieve
Through a culture of
collaboration, a mindset of
excellence and a spirit of lifelong
learning, we aspire to be a
community of Teck Whyeans
ready for the future,
as we lead with conviction,
serve with compassion and
achieve with confidence.
7. School Theme
2011 - 2012
R + I + S = E
Resilience: Always trying; not giving up when faced
with challenges
Integrity: Knowing and doing what is right
Synergy: Working as a team; respecting different
perspectives, strengths and talents
Excellence: A journey of continuous improvement as
well as a destination of achievements
15. Value-added
Results since 2010
2010: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added) for 1st time in Band 5 of
2009 4 Exp Results School Achievement Table
for Normal Course!
2011: Achievement Award 2011: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added) for (Academic Value-added) for
2010 4 Exp Results 2010 5 N(A) Results
2012: Achievement Award 2012: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added) for (Academic Value-added) for
2011 4 Exp Results 2011 5 N(A) Results
16. Hockey Floorball Archery
2008 2008 2011
1st Sustained Achievement B Boys: 1st B Girls: 3rd B Girls: 1st
C Girls: 1st, C Boys: 4th C Girls: 1st B Boys: 2nd
Award (Sports) 2009 2009 C Girls: 1st
for outstanding achievements in B Girls: 2nd B Girls: 4th C Boys: 2nd
Hockey & Floorball from 2007 - 2009 C Girls: 3rd, C Boys: 2nd 2010 2012
2010 B Girls: 2nd Ongoing
B Girls: 1st C Girls: 3rd
2nd Sustained Achievement C Girls: 1st 2011
2011 B Girls: 1st
Award (Sports) B Girls: 1st, B Boys: 2nd C Girls: 4th
for outstanding achievements in C Girls: 2nd 2012
Hockey & Floorball from 2008 - 2010 2012 B Girls: 2nd
B Girls: 1st C Div:
C Div: ongoing ongoing
3rd Sustained Achievement
Award (Sports)
for outstanding achievements in
Hockey & Floorball from 2009 - 2011
17. School Focus 2011 - 2012
See and make connections between subjects,
activities, programmes and real life to make
learning meaningful and enjoyable
Work with teachers and with one another to
achieve and excel
18. Mdm Grace Tan
Winner of the Inspiring Chinese
Language Teacher Award 2012
(全国模范 华文教师奖 )
Mrs Shirley Teo
Winner of the
Inspiring Teacher of
English Award 2011
Winners of the
2012 Caring
Teacher Awards
(school level)
19. The TWSS Team
Mrs Shirley Teo Mr Alwin Njoo Mrs Soh Siow Tin
Mr Gideon Yong Mr Michael Tan
Dean (Curriculum) HOD Science School Staff
Vice Principal 1 Vice Principal 2
HOD EL Developer
Mdm Tong Wee Mrs Vena Foo Ms Deborah Tan Mr Kelvin Cheok Mr Ng Chor Tan
Heng HOD Humanities HOD Pupil HOD Pupil HOD PE & CCA
HOD Maths Development Management
20. The TWSS Team
Ms Tan Pin Yin Mr Krishnamoorthy Mdm Nurulazmi Mrs Rizal Mr Yusman
HOD MTL SH TL Manan, SH ML HOD ICT Ithnin, SH ICT
Mr Alvin Tay Mr Rahmat Ms Shafillah Mr Aidil Sharil Ms Ng Shu Wen
HOD Art & Design Hassan Begum SH PE/CCA LH Science
SH Aesthetics SH F&N
21. The TWSS Team
Ms Elodie Sng Mdm Lim Bee Mdm Lye Eng Mdm Mary Katru Mrs Ong Lee
SH/Social Studies Buat Senior Tr CL Senior Tr Maths Choo
Senior Tr EL Senior Tr F&N
Ms Safiah Ms Charlene Mr Mark Mr Dave Goh Mr Alan Mr Tan Boon
Rais Yang Brosas Admin Mgr 1 Wong Peng
LH EL Counsellor Counsellor Admin Mgr 2 Ops Mgr
22. The TWSS Sec 2 Team
Han Yiqian Tan Kok Hian Jordan Loh Li Xiaorong
FT 2A FT 2A FT 2B FT 2B
Siti Radiah Uma Jayaraman Lynn Chong Baskaran Ganga
FT 2C FT 2C FT 2D FT 2D
23. The TWSS Sec 2 Team
Muhd Sherefudin Crystal Lau Joanna Lim Wang Yiwen
FT 2E FT 2E FT 2F FT 2F
Evelyn Tan Huang I Lung Mrs Ada Ong
FT 2F FT 2G FT 2G
25. The Post-Secondary
Education Landscape
University Degree
Junior College (2 yrs) or Polytechnic Institute of Technical
Centralised Institute (3 yrs) Education (1 - 2 yrs)
(3 yrs) GCE A-Levels Diploma Nitec/Higher Nitec
(DSA) (DSA)
GCE O-Level Examination
Sec 5N
GCE N-Level Examination
Special/Express Normal (Academic) / Normal (Technical)
Course (Sec 1 – 4) Course (Sec 1 – 4)
26. JC/MI: A-Level Curriculum
Typical subject combination
Three H2 content-based
subjects
One H1 content-based
subject
(at least one from
contrasting discipline)
+ H1 Mother Tongue
Language (MTL)
H1 General Paper (GP)
H1 Project Work (PW)
“Science” combination
H2 Physics
H2 Chemistry
H2 Mathematics
H1 Economics/Geog/Lit
(contrasting subject)
H1 MTL, GP, PW
27. Polytechnic Courses
5 polytechnics:
Nanyang Ngee Ann Republic Singapore Temasek
Course categories
Applied Sciences
• e.g. Biotechnology, Food Science & Nutrition, Pharmacy
Science, Nutrition, Health & Wellness
Built Environment
• e.g. Environmental & Water Technology, Green Building &
Sustainability, Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management,
Landscape Architecture, Real Estate Business
Business & Management
• e.g. Accountancy, Hospitality & Resort Management, Mass
Media Management, Wellness, Lifestyle & Spa
Management
28. Polytechnic Courses
Nanyang Ngee Ann Republic Singapore Temasek
Course categories
Engineering
• e.g. 3D Interactive Media Technology, Aeronautical
Engineering, Clean Energy, Micro and Nanotechnology
Health Sciences
• e.g. Nursing, Optometry, Outdoor & Adventure
Learning
Humanities
• e.g. Applied Drama & Psychology, Early Childhood
Studies, Social Sciences (Social Work)
29. Polytechnic Courses
Nanyang Ngee Ann Republic Singapore Temasek
Course categories
Information & Digital Technologies
• e.g. Cyber & Digital Security, Game & Entertainment
Technology, Mobile & Network Services
Maritime Studies
• e.g. Maritime Engineering, Maritime Business
Media & Design
• e.g. Advertising & Public Relations, Apparel Design &
Merchandising, Experience & Product Design, Interior
Architecture & Design, Visual Effects & Motion
Graphics
30. ITE Higher Nitec Courses
Course categories
- Accounting - Business/Design & Media
- Chemical & Life Sciences
- Engineering
- Information Technology Note: Higher Nitec
graduates with GPA
2.0 can apply for
admission to a related
poly diploma course.
For some Engineering
diploma
courses, graduates
with GPA 3.5 may be
admitted directly to
31. Flexibility for N(A) students
There are many
opportunities to go
to poly from ITE
New pathways to
polytechnic
http://www.polytechnic.edu
.sg/pfp/
33. Direct Entry
to Higher Nitec
A high % of graduates obtained employment within 3 months from
graduation or completion of full-time NS, with mean salary of $1,400
(ITE 2009 Graduate Employment Survey)
Higher Nitec Course Employment Mean Gross
Rate Salary
Biotechnology 81% $1,490
Paramedic & Emergency Care 94% $1,870
Business Studies (Sport
100% $1,510
Management)
Electronics Engineering 89% $1,500
Information Technology 89% $1,430
Electrical Engineering 91% $1,460
Mechanical Engineering 87% $1,480
34. Are they ready for
their future?
(1 = Strongly Disagree; 4: Strongly Agree) 2EXP 2NA 2NT
I am aware of my abilities and interests. 3.11 3.11 3.06
I am aware of the kinds of careers
which can match my interests and 2.91 3.01 2.88
needs.
I know what careers are available in my
2.90 2.97 2.94
interest and ability areas.
I know the entry requirements for the
2.86 2.89 2.79
careers that I am interested in.
I am able to make decisions about my
2.90 2.96 2.97
future career.
I know how to prepare for careers in
2.86 2.96 3.03
which I am interested.
35. Entering a Junior College/MI
• Entry criteria:
L1-R5 (JC) L1-R4 (MI)
First 5 Relevant 4 Relevant
Language subjects subjects
EL/ Higher 3 subjects: 2 subjects:
MTL Humanities/ Humanities/
Mathematics/ Mathematics/
Science Science
2 other subjects 2 other subjects
(except CCA) (except CCA)
36. Entering JC/MI
2011 Cut-off Points for some JCs
JC Arts Science
Anderson 10 8
Innova 20 20
Jurong 14 15
Pioneer 16 16
Average subject grade: A2 to B3
37. Entering a polytechnic
Entry criteria:
EL-R2-B2
English Group 1 of relevant Group 2
Language subjects (R1) (R2)
Compulsory Humanities / Media (A): (A) & (B): Art,
2 Best Art, Combined D&T, F&N,
Humanities Maths, CH,
subjects Business/ Science / POA
2 other Engineering courses (B/C/D):
subjects (C) & (D): D&T,
E Maths or A Maths Science, F&N
(except CCA)
38. Entering a polytechnic
2011 Cut-off Points for some courses
NP: Biomedical Science – 9
NP: Accountancy – 11
NP: Aerospace Technology – 12
NP: Child Psychology & Early Childhood – 11
SP: Biotechnology – 10
SP: Business Admin – 12
SP: Media & Communication – 12
Average subject grade: A2 to B3
39. Entering ITE Higher Nitec
Entry criteria (O-level results):
EL-B4 or EL-R1-B3 or EL-R2-B2
EL R1 R2
Compulsory E Maths, A R1: E Maths or A Maths
Maths or POA R2: Science or D&T
B4 B3 B2
Any subject Any subject Any subject (except CCA)
(except CCA) (except CCA)
40. Progressing to 5N(A) &
Direct Entry to Higher Nitec
Entry criteria (N-level results):
EL-Maths-B3 ≤ 19
EL Best 3 subjects
Compulsory
Any N-level subject
Maths
(CCA excluded)
Compulsory
* Direct Entry to Polytechnic (Poly Foundation
Programme): EL-Maths-B3 ≤ 11
42. N(A) Entry to Nitec
3 N-level passes, including EL and Maths
Cut-off points 2010
Aerospace: 4
Baking/Food Studies: 6 – 7
Fitness/Service: 9
Digital animation: 10
ICT: 12
43. The Secondary 2
Streaming Process
Option E1
Sec 3 Option E2
Express Option E3
Option E4
After Sec 2 Sec 3
PROMOTED Option NA1
Final Exams Normal Option NA2
(Academic)
Sec 3
Option NT1a
Normal
Option NT1b
(Technical)
44. Timeline of Events
May Jul - Sep Oct Nov
- Subject - Subject - Students - Announcement
Options Options talk for submit final of streaming
Survey for students choice of results and
students - Review Sec 2 subject classes for 2013
- Subject performance & options
Options talk targets against after SA2
for parents preferred Sec 3
subject options
45. Subjects for
Express Course Elective/Additional Subjects
5 compulsory subjects 2nd - 3rd Science subject
English Language Principles of Accounts
Mother Tongue:
(POA)
CL/ML/TL Additional Mathematics
Elementary Mathematics
Coursework-based
subjects: Design &
Combined Humanities Technology / Food &
(Social Studies + Elective Nutrition / Art
Geography/History)
Total no. of subjects:
1 Science Subject
6-8
46. Subject Combinations
for Express (historical)
Subject Compulsory 4th subject: Science Additional
Combina- Subjects (3) Combined subjects Subjects
tion Humanities
E1 SS Phy + Chem A. Maths
(8 subjects) + Elective + Bio
Geography
E2 SS Science A. D&T
(7 subjects)
EL, + Elective (Phy/Chem) Maths or
MTL and History F&N
E Maths
E3 Science POA
(6 subjects)
SS (P/C or B/C)
+ Elective
E4 Geography Science Art / D&T /
(6 subjects) (P/C or B/C) F&N
47. Pure Science vs Combined
Science
Similar coverage of topics, but greater depth
for pure Sciences
Practical assessment
School-based Practical Assessment (SPA) for pure
Sciences: 4 assessments in Sec 4
One-off practical examination for combined
Science: during O-level exam period
Post-secondary implications
Pure Science not a requirement for poly courses
Pure Science not a requirement for JC non-
Science courses
48. O-level Additional
Mathematics
Aims (from MOE)
To provide a strong foundation in algebraic
manipulation and mathematical reasoning
skills
To prepare students for A-level H2 and H3
mathematics
Post-secondary implications
Not a requirement for polytechnic course
Not a requirement for JC non-Science course
49. Subject Preferences
(Express)
Pure Science (Phy, Chem, Bio)
50.3% interested but only 19 (12%) qualify based
on SA1 results
Combined Science
Phy/Chem: 50.7% Bio/Chem: 49.3%
Combined Humanities
SS/Geography: 60.6% SS/History: 39.4%
Additional Mathematics
73.7% interested but only 28 (18%) qualify based
on SA1 results
54. Subjects for
Normal (Technical) Course
Elective/Additional
4 compulsory subjects
Subjects
English Language Coursework-based
Mother Tongue: subjects: Design &
CL/ML/TL Technology / Food
Mathematics
Studies/ Art
Science
Computer Applications
(CPA) Elements of Business
Skills (EBS)
Total no. of subjects:
6
55. Subject Combinations
for N(T)
Subject Compulsory Additional Subjects
Combinat- Subjects
ion
NT1a EL, Science
Basic MTL, Art / D&T / Food
NT1b EBS
Maths, Studies
CPA
57. Eligibility Criteria –
Exp/N(A)
SCIENCE Eligibility Criteria
Pure Sciences: Physics, Chemistry and
Biology
Science ≥ 75%
MATHS Eligibility Criteria
Additional Mathematics Maths ≥ 75% and
(Express) SA2 Algebra component ≥ 75%
O-level Maths for N(A)
Maths ≥ 70%
students
Note: Due to stiff competition at O-levels, distinction cut-off marks are
very high for maths e.g. A1: 90% - 100%; A2: 80 – 89%
58. Eligibility Criteria -
Exp/N(A)
HUMANITIES Eligibility Criteria
History Elective History ≥ 75%
Elective Subjects Eligibility Criteria
D&T D&T ≥ 60%
F&N Home Econs ≥ 60%
Art Art ≥ 60%
POA EL ≥ 55%
59. Eligibility Criteria – N(T)
Subjects Eligibility Criteria
Science ≥ 65%
Science
and Maths ≥ 65%
D&T D&T ≥ 60%
Food Science Home Econs ≥ 60%
Art Art ≥ 60%
EBS EL ≥ 60%
60. How is the student’s final
subject combination decided?
Pupils’ Ability, Aptitude, Attitude & Interest
Must meet streaming criteria
Overall merit relative to cohort (Overall Performance +
Performance in specific subject)
Teachers’ recommendation/assessment based on potential
and ability to excel
Availability of places for each subject combination
Stream % of 2011 Sec 2 students who got their 1st
choice subject combination
Express 60.5%
N(A) 81.5%
N(T) 83.8%
61. Academic Review System
Checkpoints from 2013 to 2014
Sec 3 End-of-year Sec 4 Jan 2013
Exam
Sec 3 Mid-year Re-test
Sec 3 Common Exam e.g. Fail A. Maths or
Pure Sciences e.g. Fail A. Maths
Test 1 e.g. Fail A. Maths or or Pure Sciences
Pure Sciences Action:
e.g. Fail A. Maths or
Pure Sciences Parents meet FT Action:
Action:
Action: to discuss Parents/student
Parents informed, dropping/ advised to
Re-test in Term 2 Remedial lessons, combining
Re-test in Term 3
drop/combine
subjects, subjects before
Re-test in Jan 2013 exam registration
62. How Sec 2 pupils have
fared so far
Express Sec 2A Sec 2B Sec 2C Sec 2D
Weakest EL EL EL EL
subjects Geog Maths Geog Geography
Art Science Art Art
Maths Art
Science
N(A)/N(T) Sec 2E Sec 2F Sec 2G
Weakest EL Geography EL
subjects Maths D&T Maths
Geography Art Science
D&T Home Econs D&T
Art
63. The O-level/N-level examination
is a 2-year journey
2013 timeline
Term 1 & 2 Term 3
Complete Sep hols: N-level
Lessons syllabus /
Motivation& Term 4
June holidays Intensive
Study Skills Revision Prelim Exams
workshops O-level MTL cont’d
Exams O/N-level
Complete Oral / Intensive
syllabus, class Complete Coaching
Art/D&T/ F&N Listening
tests Compre
Coursework Evening Revision
Evening Revision Evening
Prog O/N-level Practical
Revision Prog & Written Exams
Mid-year Exams Prelim Exams
At most 7 months to complete syllabus!
64. ST2: Learning our Focus
Special support for Sec 2 students
New timetable structure
Maths & Humanities Trail
CCE-Project Work
Leadership training
65. Lower Sec Timetable
New! 50-min periods to provide more flexibility and improve engagement
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
0730 - 0735 FLAG-RAISING, SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM, PLEDGE-TAKING
0735 - 0800 DEAR Programme [Silent Reading]
0800 - 0850
LESSONS
0850 - 0940
0940 - 1010 RECESS
1010 - 1100
1100 - 1150 LESSONS
1150 – 1240
Assembly / FT COMMON LESSONS
1240 - 1330 LESSONS
contact time TEST
1330 - 1400 LUNCH
1400 –
Afternoon
1450 Afternoon lessons, ASP CCA
lessons, ASP
1450 – CCA
66. Parents:
You can help your child
Discuss these questions with your child
Where he/she would like to go after secondary
school? (JC/MI/Poly/ITE, which course)
• Check out poly websites or MOE website
(http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/)
What he/she needs to get there? (entry criteria)
• Tip: EL & Maths are critical and different courses
require different compulsory subjects
What to work on this year?
• Tip: Identify weak subjects which can be useful for
entry to desired subject combination
67. Parents:
You can help your child
Support your child
Attendance: Be present and punctual
Attention: Help him/her get enough sleep so that
he/she can focus on learning
Attitude: Foster habits of self-discipline and consistent
work, e.g. completing homework, constant practice
Name PSLE JAE L1R4 Attendance
Student A 169 7 189
Student B 135 10 189
Student C 174 34 180
Student D 181 33 174
68. Key to success:
Work consistently
The Sunday Times, 2 Jan 2011
69. Develop Good Habits
I am working part-time during term time.
2EXP 2NA 2NT
4.86% 5.63% 5.88%
I usually sleep _______________ every weekday.
% between
% before % between % after
11pm - 12
10pm 10pm - 11pm midnight
midnight
2EXP 13.89% 52.78% 20.83% 12.50%
2NA 12.68% 43.66% 29.58% 14.08%
2NT 14.71% 32.35% 44.12% 8.82%
70. Develop Good Habits
I start preparation for common tests and examinations __
% 1 day before % at least 1 % at least 2 % at least 1
or the night week weeks month
before before before before
2EXP 9.72% 35.42% 43.06% 11.81%
2NA 12.68% 32.39% 30.99% 23.94%
2NT 14.71% 47.06% 26.47% 11.76%
71. Syasya Rifqah
The New Paper School Sports Star 2011 Award Winner
Character-building at Teck Whye “It is the little things and
Secondary School
Simple and basic habits like
habits of punctuality, paying
being punctual, paying attention attention and being respectful
in lessons, revising my work, that matters when it comes to
respecting teachers and being successful.”
following their advice made all
the difference to me.
73. Student learning:
Talent & Interest Development Our students at the iChef
Cooking Competition
Sec 3 Science Enrichment
Art &
Design
Mentoring
Programme
75. Sec 3 Adventure camp
Leadership training Development
Character & Leadership
76. Values in Action:
Serving the
Community
Overseas CIP in Batam
Zaobao & Straits Times
(Aug 3, 2011) Southwest
Mural of Love project
SW CDC’s
Let's Paint
Homes!
78. The Next Lap:
Character & Citizenship
Education
Sec 4/5:
Transforming
the Future
Sec 3:
Collaborating
with Community
Developmental Themes
by level to inculcate CCE
Sec 2: values, skills, competencies,
Connecting habitudes and NE messages
with Others
Sec 1:
Empowering
Self
79. Pupil Management
Strong emphasis on building a respectful learning
environment: Pupil Management team working with
teachers to support pupils
Mr Kelvin Cheok Mr Foo Sek Jin
HOD/PM Lower Sec N(A) LM
Express LM
Mr Jack Ho
Upp Sec N(A) & N(T)
LM
Mdm Tan Yoke Hong
Ms Teo Yen Peng
Express ALM
Mdm Idayu
N(A) ALM
Mr Wafi
N(T) member
80. Pupil Management
Minor offences Consequences
Skipping lessons or school After-school Detention
activities
Truancy or leaving school
without permission Make restitution/compensation
Vandalism / damage of school
property
Major offences Consequences
Cheating, forgery Verbal / Written Apology (private / public)
Defiance to teachers Detention
Fighting, bullying, rioting In-house Suspension & Suspension from
Possession of weapons School
Smoking Caning (class / office / school)
Gambling Community Service & special Projects
Other criminal offences Self-Reflection & Counseling
Referral to external agencies, e.g. police
81. Pupil Management
The ‘Yellow Slip’ system: after-school
detention
Improper attire & appearance
Entering class late or absence from lessons
Disruptive behaviour in class
Others
Handphone policy: Strictly disallowed during
lessons
Late-coming: detention; more serious
consequences for late-coming after 8 am
82. Strong partnership between
school & parents
Check your child/ward’s
Student Handbook
regularly as it contains
Goals & targets set by your
child/ward
Record of CIP, leadership
training and service
(pg 51 – 52)
Record of homework &
comments by teachers
(pg 74 onwards)