Secondary 3 NT Posting Exercise – Parents’ Briefing 6 February 2015

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Objectives To provide parents information on:  post-secondary education options  subject combinations in Sec 3 (2016)  qualifying criteria for non-compulsory (or elective) subjects & introduction of these subjects so as to enable parents to help your children make an informed decision regarding Sec 3 Subject Combination

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite OUR Fuhuanites - Upstanding RESPECT INTEGRITY SERVICE EXCELLENCE RISE ABOVE

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite OUR Fuhuanites – Ready for the Future

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite What is ITE Education?  ITE aims to equip its students with the technical skills and knowledge to meet the workforce needs of various industry sectors.  Training with ITE will not only equip students for a successful and rewarding career, but also pave the way to higher level training at the Polytechnics and beyond.  Over 20% of ITE graduates progress to the Polytechnics upon graduation!

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Educational Pathways (After GCE N level) - Extracted from

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Promotion Criteria Promotion to Sec 3  Pass in 2 subjects, with one being EL / Maths (refer to pg. 46 of Students’ Handbook)

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Admission Criteria to ITE  For Nitec courses: GCE N- or O- level graduates who meet course-specific entry requirements  Some courses require interviews and medical checks For more details on entry requirements for the courses, visit:

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Entry Requirements to ITE (Minimum) EnglishMathematicsScienceOthers School of Applied & Health Science School of Business & Services 2 other subjects School of Media & Design 1 other subject

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Entry Requirements to ITE (Minimum) EnglishMathematicsScienceOthers School of Electronics & Info-Comm Technology OR 2 other subjects School of Engineering 2 other subjects School of Hospitality 2 other subject

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite 2014 Cut-off point (4 best N-level subjects) No.CourseCut-off point ITE College Central 1Aerospace Avionics 6 2Aerospace Technology 9 ITE College West 3Digital Audio & Video Production 8 4Info-Communications Technology 9 5Applied Food Science 9 6Pastry & Baking 10 Competition for ITE places is keen. Eligibility does not mean course placement.

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Considerations for Subject Combination Quality CohortPre-requisite for CoursesSchool Resources

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite UPPER SEC NT CURRICULUM (2016) Compulsory Subjects  English Language  Mother Tongue Language *NA Level  Mathematics  Computer Applications (CPA)  Science

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite UPPER SEC NT CURRICULUM (2016) Elective Subjects (Choose 1)  Elements of Business Skills (EBS)  Design & Technology (D&T)  Food Studies (FS)

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Criteria for Elective Subject ElectiveAcademic Criteria (Sec 2 Overall Average) D&TA Pass in D&T and Science Food StudiesA Pass in Home Econs and English EBSA Pass in English

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Principles of Posting Exercise Merit: In academic results Choice: Students will be allocated based on their choice While working within the constrains of the school, eg: infrastructure, manpower

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Principles of Posting Exercise Aptitude: Holistic feedback from various stakeholders of education will taken into consideration, eg, Form Teachers, Subject Teachers and SMC Level Heads / Year Head

ELEMENTS OF Introduction to Elective Subjects

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite EBS TRAVEL & TOURISM RETAILHOSPITALITY What is EBS? ASPECTS OF MARKETING PLANNING AND PROMOTION CUSTOMER SERVICE

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite EBS - Examination Requirements  Paper 1 (Theory) – 60%  1½ hours  Paper 2 (Coursework) – 40% 20 hours (over 20 weeks)  12 hours of preparatory work  8 hours of assessed work

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Benefits of EBS Skills  Thinking and problem solving  Information technology  Communication  Teamwork

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Benefits of EBS Values  Positive work attitude  Enterprise  Adaptability  Confidence

Introduction to Elective Subjects

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite What is Design & Technology? Provides students with knowledge in  Design Methods  Technology (Electronics, Mechanisms & Structures)  Skills in realisation of models & artefects

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Design Process Design & Technology

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite  Electronics  Mechanisms  Structures Technology Design & Technology

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite  Problem-solving skills and communication skills  Provides foundation for coursework-based subjects at ITE and Polytechnics e.g. Engineering, Aerospace, Digital Production and Info-Communication Benefits of D&T Engineering Aerospace Digital Production

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite  Paper 1 (Theory) – 30%  1 hour written paper  Paper 2 (Coursework) – 70%  Design Project  Duration : Jan – Aug (8 Months, with supervision from teachers)  Component : Design Journal, Presentation Boards, Artefact D&T – Examination Requirements

Introduction to Elective Subjects FOOD STUDIES

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite What is Food Studies? Provides students with knowledge in  Health  Nutrition  Food science  Basic cooking skills Useful for courses like Pastry & Baking, Culinary Skill and Food & Beverage

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Food Studies – Examination Requirements Paper 1 (Theory) – 40%  1½ hours Paper 2 (Coursework) – 60%  Coursework based on research  30-page report

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Benefits of Food Studies  Learn valuable coursework skills such as  Investigation skills  Research skills  Get to know more about  Food safety and hygiene  Food nutrition  Food preparation skills

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite What to do next? DATE:WHAT TO EXPECT :Remarks 6 FEB Sec 3 Posting Exercise Briefing MAY 2015 Briefing to students JULY 2015Aspirations and mock E- streaming Exercise A letter will be sent OCT 2015Actual E-streaming Exercise A letter will be sent NOV 2015Release of Posting ResultsThrough LMS NOV 2015Submission of AppealsThrough the General Office NOV 2015Release of Appeal ResultsThrough LMS

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite How parents can help?  Discuss with your child his/her career aspirations  Make use of the e-Careers portal to help your child determine the most suitable elective in line with his/her career aspirations  Help your child to work towards his goals by reinforcing good study habits and attitudes

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite

Our Vision: Premier School, Serving Community Our Mission: Nurturing the Whole Fuhuanite Secondary 3 NT Posting Exercise Parents’ Briefing 5 Feb 2015