1. Sec 1 Parents’ Briefing 11 January 2019
Be specific and direct in the title. Use the subtitle to give the specific context of the speech.
-The goal should be to capture the audience’s attention which can be done with a quote, a startling statistic, or fact. It is not necessary to include this attention getter on the slide.
11 January 2019

2. Programme… Assessment Policy by VP, Mr Daniel Ong
Sec 1 Orientation Programme & GROWTH MINDSET by Year Head (Lower Sec), Mr William Boh
CCA by HOD, PE & CCA, Mr Robin Goh
Discipline by HOD/ Pupil Guidance & Discipline
Parents as Partners by PSG
Touchpoints with Form Teachers
Initiation Night

3. “…there is a need for students to understand the world, and to feel a sense of nationhood and community.”
“They must also have the resilience and determination to overcome adversity, defend ourselves, prosper and thrive in the world.”
“Singapore needs more than just well-educated citizens and well-trained workers if it wants to succeed” PM Lee ST, 5 Jan 2019

4. PM Lee calling on parents to support the recent changes to the education system
“…inculcate in young Singaporeans the passion to ‘Learn for Life’ so that they are prepared for the future economy.
“As for students….they should take advantage of the opportunities to learn as much as they can, both in knowledge and also values from their teachers and friends.”

5. Recent Changes to Education system
“… will make learning more meaningful for students.”
“These include reducing the emphasis on academic results, dedicating more curriculum time to deepen learning, and helping students draw the link between textbook content and the real world.”
The title of main point #1 should be clear and concise. Each piece of evidence should be summarized for clarity and cited correctly. Do not simply read the pieces of evidence, but elaborate where needed.
[type notes for elaboration here]
Be sure to transition to main point #2 and the next slide.

6. NO Midyear Exams for Sec 1 & 3 from 2019 onwards….
More time and space will be freed up to boost holistic development, self-discovery and engaged learning …
Assessment:
NO Midyear Exams for Sec 1 & 3 from onwards….

7. Coming Up Next… - Assessment - Growth Mindset - CCAs - Discipline