1. Secondary Two Parent-Seminar 2017
SEC 2NT
18 February 2017

2. AGENDA Objectives Post-Secondary Options Setting Your Goals
Key Considerations for Sec 2 Streaming
Parent Support
Interaction with Form Teachers

3. OBJECTIVES Provide parents with information and guidance on:
Secondary 2 Streaming
Post-Secondary Education
Equip parents with knowledge and strategies to help their child succeed in their education journey

4. Post-Secondary Options

5. What are the various Post-Secondary School options available?
Talking points:
Help our students understand that no matter what situation they are currently in, there are many options available for them.
As educators, our role is to help our students realize that there are multiple bridges and ladders at any given point of their life which can help them move closer towards achieving their goals.
Hence, before going into the specific details of what the various PSEI tracks entail, let’s take a few minutes to recall some of the options available to our pupils.
Do remember that each option caters to the aptitudes and needs of different types of learners. Remind your student to consider which environment will help them optimize their potential
Note:
The use of ‘our students’ can be replaced with ‘your child’ when addressing parents.

6. ITE’s Technical Diploma
GENERAL OVERVIEW
ITE’s Technical Diploma
Nitec
Higher Nitec
Polytechnic Diploma
GCE N(T)-Levels
Students may wish to enter the Working World at any point on this Education Map
GCE N(A)-Levels

7. The Straits Times, 26 Feb 2015
ITE, poly grads get a chance to learn, earn and work
New initiative to match them with companies also offers a $5,000 bonus

8. Source: The Straits Times, 3 Dec 2013

9. Employment and Gross Monthly Starting Salary of ITE Graduates in Full-Time Permanent Employment by Course
Source: Singapore Yearbook of Manpower Statistics 2016

10. CONSIDER THE 3‘P’S WHEN SELECTING A COURSE OF STUDY
Personal Characteristics
How does the course of study play up to your strengths, interests, learning styles and passion?
Will the course you have selected help you to achieve your career aspirations?
Which type of learning environment (eg. applied learning) will be more suited for your learning style, strengths?
Be open to explore the many pathways available

11. CONSIDER THE 3‘P’S WHEN SELECTING A COURSE OF STUDY
Practicalities
What are the academic and non-academic entry requirements of the school/course you are applying for?
Does your aggregate score meet the minimum entry requirement for your desired course?
Progression Opportunities
What will your qualification allow you to do after graduation?
What further education opportunities are available?
What is the industry outlook for the course of your choice?

12. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

13. INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (ITE)
Numerous partnerships with key industry players
Courses that meet economic demands
An education in ITE offers a multitude of opportunities.
New technology and teaching methods ensure that courses meet economic and global demands.
The numerous partnerships that ITE has with key industry players also enable one to get a taste of what working life is like.
ITE is all about skills development and preparing one for a promising career in our workforce.
Preparing you for a fulfilling career

14. INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (ITE)
For students with an aptitude for hands-on learning
Graduates attain a Nitec or Higher Nitec certification and leave equipped with the technical skills and knowledge to meet the workforce needs of various industry sectors
National ITE Certification (Nitec)
Higher National ITE Certification
(Higher Nitec)

16. Note that there are certain courses in ITE require Science and/or Mathematics at the N-levels

17. ITE COURSES OVERVIEW
Four categories of NITEC (National ITE Certificate) courses
Business and Services Nitec
Cat A Technical Nitec
Cat S Technical Nitec
Cat B Technical Nitec
Pass in EL
Pass in MA or Sci
Pass MA and Sci
Complete NT course
(Sci background knowledge needed)
Pass 2 other subjects
Pass 1 other subject
Examples:
Beauty Therapy
Service Skills (Office)
Service Skills (Retail)
Service Skills (Tourism)
Community Care and Social Services
F&B Operations
Hair Services
Pastry and Baking
Fitness Training
Aerospace Technology
Electrical Technology
Multi-media Technology
Electronics (Computer and Networking)
Electronics (Instrumentation)
Electronics (Mobile Devices)
Space Design
ICT
Interactive Media Design
Applied Science
Chemical Process Technology (Biologics)
CPT (Pharmaceuticals)
CPT (Petrochemicals)
CPT (Process Instrumentation)
*Nursing requires pass in EL, MA and Sc
Automotive Technology
Facility Technology
Mechatronics
Security Technology
Digital Animation
This slide is from the ITE website, and it shows the 4 categories of courses offered by ITE currently. We can already see how the courses are changing to reflect the manpower needs of our population and economy – for example, the increasing number of courses that require passes in EL, MA and Science, coupled with a decrease in the courses that do not require any perquisite skills (the Cat B courses).

18. Setting Your Goals

19. English, Math, 2 other subjects (Include Science for wider options)
ACADEMIC TARGETS
EMB2
8 points
English, Math, 2 other subjects
(Include Science for wider options)
Minimum B for 4 subjects

20. ACADEMIC TARGETS EL
Math A
(Minimum B)
(Minimum B )

21. OTHER REQUIREMENTS CCA Interview skills Aim to score a distinction
Develop your ability to communicate in English well

22. Key Considerations for Sec 2 Streaming

23. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Do note the following when considering and selecting your subjects for Secondary 3
Understanding future post secondary options
Realistic expectation of your child’s ability to cope with demands of the subjects selected
Consider child’s needs/preferences/interests

24. STREAMING PROCESS Merit Stipulated criteria (Min 65%) Students’ option
Professional discretion of the school

25. IMPORTANT NOTE Streaming is based on results.
Your overall results matter and note how overall percentange is calculated:
Common test 1 : 15%
Mid-Year Exam : 35 %
Final Exam : 50%

26. SECONDARY 3 NORMAL TECHNICAL
SUBJECT COMBINATION
2018
SECONDARY 3 NORMAL TECHNICAL
Combination
Subjects
ART / EBS / D&T
Common
Science
Computer Applications
English Language
Mother Tongue
Mathematics
Total number of GCE N Level subjects = 6

27. INFORMATION ON ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Please refer to the hand outs given:
Elements of Business Skills
Art
Design and Technology

28. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TIME FRAME EVENT 18 Feb Sec 2 MPS Briefing
22-24 May
Sec 2 Streaming Info Session
16 Oct
Sec 2 Streaming Exercise Briefing
23 – 25 Oct
Students indicate options on Survey Platform
3 – 6 Nov
Release of Streaming Results
6 – 9 Nov
Submission of Appeals to General Office
15 – 17 Nov
Release of results of Appeals
23 – 24 Nov
Release of Classes

29. Parent Support
Some Tips

30. TIPS FOR PARENTS Preparation for N-level examinations
Regular attendance in school
Regular attendance at remedial or supplementary programmes
Physical well-being
Adequate rest
Peak performance and alertness at the right time
Nutrition and supplements

31. C2HAMPS Parents Guide

32. C2HAMPS Mobile Apps
Search for C2HAMPS on Apple’s App Store or Google Play
iOS App
Android App

33. Configure the app
When the app is first launched after being installed, you may be prompted if you wish to receive notifications. Please select OK to allow the app to receive notifications from the school.
You will first need to search for your child’s school.
Type in the first few letters of your school name and tap on the search button on your on-screen keyboard
Select your school name from the list of results. This will save your school name in the app’s settings.

34. Logging On
Type in your user ID and password which is provided by the school and tap on the “Login” button
Userid is with a ‘P’ appended in front of your child’s birth cert/NRIC no. i.e. ‘PTXXXXXXXA’
Default password is ‘Passw0rd’. You will be prompted to change your password at the 1st log-on
Subsequently, if you had forgotten your password, your can do a self-reset and the new password will be sent to your account
Note: if you had chosen the wrong school in the previous step, you can tap on the “Cancel” button to go back and re-select your school

35. Menu
To access a module within C2HAMPS, simply tap on the name of the module you wish to access.

36. View Notifications
When the school sends a message to you, you will receive a notification on your device.
As the notification message may not be displayed in full, you would need to log on to the app to view the full message
Tap on the message in the message list to view the whole message
Envelope icon indicates new unread message
Tap close to close the message box
Tap delete to remove the message from your list of messages

37. CCA Attendance
Tap on CCA name to view attendance records
Tap to go back to select another CCA
You can view your child’s CCA attendance records for the year
If your child is in more than 1 CCA, you can choose which CCA attendance records to view
List of CCAs Only shown if your child is taking more than 1 CCA
CCA Attendance Summary

38. My Child’s Calendar
Tap on down arrow to expand and choose calendars
You can view your child’s school schedule including school events, homework information and CCA schedules
Tap on event item to view pop up of event details
Switch the view of the calendar

39. THANK YOU!

40. Interaction With Teachers