1 N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S Secondary 3 (NT) Parent-Teacher Meeting 2014

2 N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S SNAPP PRESENTATION

3 Milestones – Sec 1 to Sec 4/5 3

Calendar of Events for Semester 2 TermEventWeek/Date Term 3 Youth Day (School Holiday)Week July (Mon) Hari Raya Puasa (Public Holiday)Week July (Mon) National DayWeek August (Sat) National Day Holiday-in lieuWeek August (Mon) Teachers’ Day (School Holiday)Week September (Fri) September Holidays8 Sept (Mon) – 14 Sept (Sun) Term 4 End-of Year ExaminationWeek 3 to Week 5 3 October to 15 Oct Hari Raya Haji (Public Holiday)6 October (Mon) Marking Day16 October (Thur) Promotion Day21 October (Tue) Deepavali (Public Holiday)22 October (Wed) Last day of school24 October (Fri) School holidays25 Oct to 31 Dec 4

3NT Academic Programme Computer Applications (CPA) Elements of Business Skills (EBS) General PE (GPE) CCA Maths Science English Language Mother Tongue Language Languages Mathematics and Science Skills Building Health & Wellness 5

3NT Affective Programme Category A Elective Module Visit to Civil Aviation Authority Singapore Republic Polytechnic Visit Math Changi Airport FUNTASTIC CE Reading Programme Term 1 IP-Support Term 1 Exposure Term 2 Exposure Term 2 IP- Support 6

Secondary 3 Subject Weightings for CA & SA Semester 1 (Term 1 & Term 2) Semester 2 (Term 3 & 4) Type of Assessment CA1SA1CA2SA2Total Weightings15%25%15%45%100% 7

Promotion Criteria to Sec 4 *Advanced to next higher level in some course if child is at or above maximum age. 8

9 N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S Assessment Criteria Grading System used in NT course 75 & aboveA 70 – 74B 60 – 69C 50 – 59D 49 & belowU

10 N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S PATH OF STUDENTS AFTER GCE ‘N’T LEVEL Institute of Education (ITE) – 2 year course Nitec Higher Nitec Enhanced Nitech Foundation Programme (eNFP)

11 N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S Institute of Technical Education (ITE) ITE College Central (Ang Mo Kio) ITE College West (Choa Chu Kang) ITE College East (Tampines)

12 Aggregate Computation for Admission Into Various Tertiary Institutions An Overview N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S ITE course based on ELB4, ELR1B3, ELR2B2 Nitec Course – 3 GCE ‘N’ Passes in EL/Maths/Science or other subjects ITE course based on ELB4, ELR1B3, ELR2B2 Nitec Course – 3 GCE ‘N’ Passes in EL/Maths/Science or other subjects

ITE COURSES SchoolCoursesRequirementDuration Engineering Aerospace AvionicsMaths + 2 other subjects 2 years Aerospace TechnologyMaths + 2 other subjects 2 years Electrical TechnologyMaths + 2 other subjects 2 years Aerospace Machining Technology Maths/Science + 2 other subjects 2 years Medical Manufacturing Technology Maths/Science + 2 other subjects 2 years Mechatronics (Medical Technology) Maths/Science + 2 other subjects 2 years Rapid Transit Technology Maths/Science + 2 other subjects 2 years Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles)Complete 'N' Level 2 years Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles)Complete 'N' Level 2 years Facility TechnologyComplete 'N' Level 2 years Laser & Tooling TechnologyComplete 'N' Level 2 years Machine TechnologyComplete 'N' Level 2 years Mechanical TechnologyComplete 'N' Level 2 years MechatronicsComplete 'N' Level 2 years

ITE COURSES SchoolCoursesRequirementsDuration Applied & Health Science Applied Food Science Maths + Science + 1 other subject 2 years Chemical Process Technology Maths + Science + 1 other subject 2 years Community Care & Social ServicesEnglish + 2 other subjects2 years NursingEnglish + Maths + Science2 years Opticianry Maths/Science + 2 other subjects 2 years Business and Services Service Skills (Office)English + 2 other subjects1 year Service Skills (Retail)English + 2 other subjects1 year Service Skills (Tourism)English + 2 other subjects1 year Attractions OperationsEnglish + 2 other subjects2 years Fitness TrainingEnglish + 2 other subjects2 years FloristryEnglish + 2 other subjects2 years Beauty & WellnessComplete 'N' Level2 years Hair ServicesComplete 'N' Level2 years

15 N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S Popular Courses in ITE (2 yrs Nitec) CoursesCut-off Point Aerospace Avionics 5 Pastry & Baking 8 Service Skills (Office) 8 Applied Food Science 7 Fitness Training 11 Service Skills (Tourism) 8 Digital Audio & Video Production Aerospace Technology Community Care & Social Services 10 Western Culinary Arts Rapid Transit Technology

16 GCE ‘NT’ RESULTS (2013)

17 N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S Subjects with Above National % Distinctions Secondary 4N(T)

18 Above National Distinctions Secondary 4 Normal (Technical)

19 Above National Distinctions Secondary 4 Normal (Technical)

20 Above National Distinctions Secondary 4 Normal (Technical)

21 N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S Subjects with Above National % Passes Secondary 4N(T)

22 Above National Passes Secondary 4 Normal (Technical)

23 Above National Passes Secondary 4 Normal (Technical)

24 Above National Passes Secondary 4 Normal (Technical)

25 N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S JIE 2013 Posting ITENo. of students College East21 College Central42 College West6 Sub Total (%)93.2%

26 N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S USEFUL WEBSITES Information on ITE: Information on Polytechnics: Information on Examination matters (National Examination) (Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board) JAE Booklet:

27 Q&A N O R T H V I S T A S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L A W O R L D O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S