1. A Holistic Education for Secondary School Students - LEAPS 2.0
Sengkang Secondary School
Please inform parents that the set of slides will be made available in the school website.

5. To share: purpose of CCA Programmes; intent & domains of LEAPS 2.0;
how parents can support the holistic development of your child.

6. CCA 4 structured programmes that complement academic curriculum
To help students achieve a holistic education, schools offer a range of co-curricular programmes that complement the academic curriculum.
May want to share a bit about the school’s offering for each programme
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
Student Leadership Development
Values In Action (VIA)
Enrichment & Lifeskills Programme

7. Social-Emotional Competencies 21st Century Competencies
Co-Curricular Programmes support the holistic development of the child
Provides multiple avenues to nurture students to prepare them for their future work & life
The co-Curricular programmes provide multiple avenues to achieve holistic student outcomes.
1. The development of values & life skills in each child will equip the child to handle the challenges in life later on.
2. A holistic education also supports students to discover their strengths, interests and talents. Students tend to flourish in areas they are interested in. Thus, as far as possible, we should allow them to pursue their areas of interest.
Character & Values
Social-Emotional Competencies
21st Century Competencies
Interests & Talents

8. holistic development of your child
Role of Parents in the
holistic development of your child
Reinforcement of values, life skills, interests & strengths at home
As parents, you play an important role in ensuring your child’s holistic and balanced development.
Your child benefits most when the emphasis on developing values, life skills and your child/ward’s interests and strengths are reinforced at home.

9. Recognition System for Co-Curricular Attainment
Leaps 2.0

10. *Leadership Enrichment *Achievement *Participation *Service LEAPS 2.0
DOMAINS
to recognise students’ holistic development
LEAPS is the acronym for 5 domains of development, namely leadership, enrichment, achievement, participation and service.
* With levels of attainment

11. LEAPS 2.0
4 domains (L, A, P, S) has levels of attainment: Level 1 – Level 5
Participation
Achievement
Leadership
Service
The intent of LEAPS 2.0 is to affirm students for their efforts in holistic development.
Through the school’s co-curricular programmes, students development in 4 domains – Participation, Achievement, Leadership and Service – will count towards their bonus points for admissions to post-secondary institutions.
For the 4 domains included in bonus points computation, students may obtain levels of attainment that runs from level 1 to level 5 (as you can see in the document that you have).
Brief elaboration on each domain:
Participation - recognises your child’s membership in a school-based CCA
Achievement - recognises your child’s achievements from representing the school or an external organisation approved by the school. Examples include representation and accomplishment at different platforms such as concerts and competitions.
Leadership - recognises your child’s development as a leader
Service - recognises your child’s contributions in community service

12. LEAPS 2.0
Enrichment domain complements other domains for students’ holistic development
Will be recognised in School Graduation Certificate
Will not have levels of attainment
Students’ development in the Enrichment domain will be recorded in their co-curriculum certificate and School Graduation Certificate.
Enrichment complements the other 4 domains to complete holistic development for the child.
The school will offer enrichment programmes based on students’ needs. They can be from the areas of
Citizenship
Self Management and Social Skills
Physical Activities and Sports
Aesthetics
Enterprise

13. INTENT OF LEAPS 2.0
Motivate students towards holistic and balanced participation through CCA programmes
Facilitate learning of values, skills & competencies for life
Recognise diverse interests of students; developing students to be self-directed learners
Recognise “home-school-community” approach to holistic development of every child
LEAPS supports students’ learning and development in the co-curricular programmes.
Participation in the co-curricular programmes facilitates your child’s learning of values, skills and competencies for life.
LEAPS motivates students to develop holistically by taking part in activities that will develop them in a balanced way across the different domains.
We recognise that students may have diverse interests and some may pursue these interests outside school. On top of their school-based CCA, students’ representation and achievement with external organisations approved by the school will be recognised under LEAPS 2.0.
In recognising students’ external achievements, community resources are harnessed to develop the child. In effect, LEAPS 2.0 better emphasises the importance of the home-school-community partnership in contributing to the development of our young.

14. Recognition of cCA attainment
LEAPS 2.0
Recognition of cCA attainment

15. Recognition of Co-curricular Experience
Attainment Levels
Remarks
Fair
0 Bonus Points
Good
1 Bonus Point
Excellent
2 Bonus Point

16. Level
Descriptor
Requirements
Fair
(0 bonus point)
Student is working towards holistic development in co-curriculum
Good
(1 bonus point)
Has fulfilled requirements for holistic development in co-curriculum
Should have attained a minimum Level 1 in all four domains with any one of the following:
At least Level 2 in three domains;
At least Level 2 in one domain & at least Level 3 in another domain; or
At least Level 4 in one domain.
Excellent
(2 bonus point)
Has fulfilled requirements for holistic development & achieved quality learning in co-curriculum
Minimum of Level 3 in all four domains + Level 4 in at least one of four domains

17. Co-Curricular Experience
Basic Requirement for Level of Attainment in Domains
Bonus
Points
Excellent
4,3,3,3 2
Good
4,1,1,1
3,2,1,1
2,2,2,1 1
Fair
Did not meet above criteria
At the end of the graduating year, students’ co-curricular attainment will be recognised according to Excellent/Good/Fair. The level of attainment will be converted to a bonus point(s) which can be used for admission to Junior Colleges/ Polytechnics/ Institutes of Education (JC/Poly/ITE). Optional for School to mention: The use of CCA grade for admission to MI is being reviewed.
Key Message
LEAPS 2.0 uses only broad bands of co-curricular experience and is much blunted compared to previous LEAPS – there are only 3 possibilities.
Though we have blunted the system, students’ attainment is expected to be comparable (based on 2012 national cohort data, about 60%, 25% and 15% for 2, 1 and 0 bonus points).
Excellent (2 bonus points)
attained a minimum Level 3 in all four domains with at least Level 4 in one domain.
Good (1 bonus point)
attained a minimum Level 1 in all four domains with any one of the following:
At least Level 2 in three domains;
At least Level 2 in one domain and at least Level 3 in another domain; or
At least Level 4 in one domain.
Fair (no bonus points)

18. Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains
Participation
Affirms students’ sustained development in school-based CCA throughout secondary school
Student can choose from Sports, Arts, Uniformed Groups, Clubs & Societies
Participation
Sustained engagement in the same CCA allows for better progressive development of character, skills, knowledge and friendships, and will be accorded higher recognition.
School-based CCA refer to those organised by the school or endorsed by the school.
Achievement
This domain recognises students’ representation and accomplishment in co-curricular involvements. The achievements may go beyond the child’s CCA and also beyond the school, with the child’s representation of school-endorsed external organisations.
Opportunities for representation present valuable learning experiences for students to learn discipline, resilience and develop their character. Students may represent the school or organisations endorsed by the school.
Recognising external opportunities better caters to students’ diverse interests and talents.
When students win accolades from the competitions, they will be accorded higher recognition.

19. Participation Domain in LEAPS 2.0
Less than 75% = 1. Conduct Grade “Fair” (Implications on Edusave Awards)
2. Considered as No CCA for the year
At least 75% attendance each year
Levels 1 - 4:
Participation in a CCA for 2 to 5 years
Levels 4 – 5:
Continuous involvement in same CCA for 4 or 5 years
Levels 3 – 5:
Exemplary conduct & active contribution in CCA with at least 3 years of participation in any CCA
A look at the broad recognition criteria. Details are found in the parents’ handout for LEAPS 2.0.
CCA COMPULSORY

20. Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains
Achievement
Affirms students’ character development & efforts in representing school/external organisations in events
Students diverse interests & talents are recognised as events can go beyond CCA & beyond school
Participation
Sustained engagement in the same CCA allows for better progressive development of character, skills, knowledge and friendships, and will be accorded higher recognition.
School-based CCA refer to those organised by the school or endorsed by the school.
Achievement
This domain recognises students’ representation and accomplishment in co-curricular involvements. The achievements may go beyond the child’s CCA and also beyond the school, with the child’s representation of school-endorsed external organisations.
Opportunities for representation present valuable learning experiences for students to learn discipline, resilience and develop their character. Students may represent the school or organisations endorsed by the school.
Recognising external opportunities better caters to students’ diverse interests and talents.
When students win accolades from the competitions, they will be accorded higher recognition.

21. Achievement Domain in LEAPS 2.0
Representation
Level 1:
Represent class / house / CCA (Intra-school)
Representation/Accomplishment
Levels 2 – 4:
Representation school or external organisation in an event
Accomplishment in an event represented
Levels increase with no. of years of representation/accomplishment
Level 5:
Represent/accomplish Singapore / MOE / Singapore Schools / National Project of Excellence (NPOE) / UG HQ in international UG competitions
Eg:
National School Games,
SYF for PAGs,
Unit Awards Competition (UG),
SKSS Inter Class Games,
SKSS Sports Fiesta
This slide shares a bit more on achievement. Details in handout.
Level 1: Intra –school
Does not recognise mass participation - representation is needed.
E.g. school cross-country where everyone takes part may or may not be counted. If all students either represent class or CCA or house etc., it can be counted even though everyone participates.
Level 2:
Event can be local or international .
Generally, local and international events are pegged at the same levels as the standards of international competitions can vary widely. The focus is more on students’ participation and development.
Level 2-4 is for representation over 1, 2 and 3 or more years respectively.
Level 3-4 is for accomplishment over 1-2 years respectively.
Level 5: Highest level of representation/accomplishment where only some students will be able to reach. Recognition honours the high rigour demanded at these established platforms and recognises the efforts and mastery of these students to qualify. E.g. International Olympiads, regional games, etc. NPOE = Singapore Youth Chinese Orchestra and Singapore National Youth Orchestra

22. Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains
Leadership
Affirms students’ development as a leader
Students are developed through leadership modules, National Youth Achievement Award & leadership positions.
Leadership
Recognition is accorded to students’ ability to take charge of personal development, work in a team and assume responsibilities in service of others.
In addition to formal leadership appointments, participation in student leadership modules/workshops, the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) and leadership positions in the school, CCA or student-initiated/student-led projects will also be recognised.
Service
This domain recognises students’ development as socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community.
Every secondary school student will contribute at least 6 hours per school year to the community. They can choose to embark on a Values-In-Action project (VIA). Students will be recognised for the time they put into planning, service and reflection, when participating in a VIA project.

23. Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2.0
Level 1:
Completed 2 modules on leadership
Levels 2 – 3:
National Youth Achievement Award:
Level 2: Bronze
Level 3: Silver and above
Levels 2 – 5:
Recognition of progressive student leadership development through leadership positions
SKSS Leadership
Sec 2 NYAA Bronze
Class Leaders
CCA Leaders (Captains, Chairperson, Vice President etc)
Student Council
Sports Leaders
Care Leaders
Details in hand out. Schools are also able to customise leadership positions that are meaningful for students’ leadership development.

24. Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains
Service
Affirms students’ contributions to the community and development as responsible and active citizens
Students serve the community through schools’ Values-In-Action programmes
Leadership
Recognition is accorded to students’ ability to take charge of personal development, work in a team and assume responsibilities in service of others.
In addition to formal leadership appointments, participation in student leadership modules/workshops, the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) and leadership positions in the school, CCA or student-initiated/student-led projects will also be recognised.
Service
This domain recognises students’ development as socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community.
Every secondary school student will contribute at least 6 hours per school year to the community. They can choose to embark on a Values-In-Action project (VIA). Students will be recognised for the time they put into planning, service and reflection, when participating in a VIA project.

25. Service Domain in LEAPS 2.0
Level 1 - 4:
Highest level attained in either:
Number of hours of service
Number of VIA projects
A combination of both
Level 5:
VIA project:
Student-initiated
Impacts the community beyond school
SKSS VIA
Class VIA
CCA VIA
Details in handout.
For level 5, as opposed to earlier levels, must have impact beyond the school
VIA takes alignment from the CCE curriculum which will be rolled out in 2014 – time spent on VIA includes planning, service and reflection components.
Student initiative could take the form of proposing ideas for a student group’s VIA or Service-Learning project, facilitated by the teacher, e.g. identifying what community issues the group would like to address and how the group can help address those issues.
Verbal examples:
Hours for (failed) VIA project  can the quantity of time spent be converted to community service hours? Yes.

26. how to support my child’s holistic development

27. Supporting the Holistic Development of my Child
What kind of person does my child want to be?
How can I reinforce my child's learning of values and life skills in his /her Co-Curricular Programmes?
Is my child able to cope?
How can I help to support him/her in their learning pursuits?
How does my child want to
pursue this development?
What are the possible opportunities that can help support this development?
You can discuss the following areas with your child when selecting his/her co-curricular activities.
Identifying interests and strengths
Example: What is your child interested in? What is your child good at?
Setting objectives
Example: What kind of person does your child want to be? How can I reinforce my child's learning of values and life skills in his/her Co-Curricular Programmes?
Encouraging self-directed learning
Example: How does your child want to pursue this development? What are the possible opportunities that can help support this development?
Managing commitments
Example: Is your child able to cope? How can you help to support him/her in the learning pursuits?
What is my child interested in?
What is my child good at?

28. How do I guide my child in the selection of CCA?
What are my area of interests? Sports? Uniformed Group? Music?, Art? Etc..
How can I reinforce my child's learning of values and life skills in his /her Co-Curricular Programmes?
Is my child able to cope?
How can I help to support him/her in the learning pursuits in his CCA?
What is my child’s hopes and ambitions?
What does my child enjoy doing most?
You can discuss the following areas with your child when selecting his/her co-curricular activities.
Identifying interests and strengths
Example: What is your child interested in? What is your child good at?
Setting objectives
Example: What kind of person does your child want to be? How can I reinforce my child's learning of values and life skills in his/her Co-Curricular Programmes?
Encouraging self-directed learning
Example: How does your child want to pursue this development? What are the possible opportunities that can help support this development?
Managing commitments
Example: Is your child able to cope? How can you help to support him/her in the learning pursuits?

29. CCA SKSS
Participation in at least 1 CCA in mandatory for all Secondary School students in Singapore Schools.
Transferring between 1 CCA to another is not encouraged as it is important to have continuity in CCA experience.

30. CCA SKSS
Allocation of CCA is based on the following considerations:
Student’s preference & previous CCA background
CCA teachers’ & coaches’ assessment of student’s potential & suitability in CCA
Other school consideration e.g. CCA optimal capacity etc.

31. Types of SKSS

32. CCAs @ SKSS SPORTS UNIFORMED GROUPS PERFORMING ARTS CLUBS & SOCIETIES
BADMINTON
GIRL GUIDES
(Girls only)
BAND
ART CLUB
BASKETBALL
NCC
CHOIR
MEDIA CLUB
FOOTBALL
(Boys only)
NPCC
DANCE
PROJECT CABIN
HOCKEY
RED CROSS
ENGLISH DRAMA
NETBALL
GUZHENG

33. CCA Start Times / End Time (6pm)
CCA Admin Matters
CCA Start Times / End Time (6pm)
Level
Monday#
Wednesday
Friday
Sec 1-3
3.30 pm
2.30 pm
Sec 4/5
Guidelines:
5-6 hours of CCA per week
CCA training days
Friday
Wed
#Monday peak session only.

34. 2015 Important Dates (Sec 1) Date Events 7 Jan (Wed)
Sec 1 Sports Talent ID (2.30pm – 5.30pm)
9 Jan (Fri)
Sec 1 CCA Carnival (2.30pm – 5.30pm)
12-19 Jan
1 weeks trial for CCA
19-23 Jan
Online CCA Selection (Deadline: 23 Jan)
Students to continue attending CCA
28 Jan (Wed)
Release of CCA allocation
29-30 Jan (Wed-Fri)
Appeal Period
30 Jan (Fri)
Official Start of CCA

35. CCA Online Selection @ Asknlearn

36. CCA Online Selection @ Asknlearn

37. CCA Online Selection @ Asknlearn
Parents to sign and acknowledge on a hard copy.

38. CCA Online Selection @ Asknlearn
Parents to sign and acknowledge on a hard copy.

39. CCA Online Selection @ Asknlearn

40. Where can I find out more?

41. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Focus on
LEARNING & ENJOYMENT
in Co-Curricular Programmes
CCA
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
VIA
Focus on the development of the child, LEAPS 2.0 is just a tool to support your child’s development.
Students will naturally get a good recognition by:
natural inclination to like CCP
school advice
parent encouragement and helping child balance
Hence, parents do not need to calculate or over-strategise. The purpose is to learn through CCP and enjoy their CCP. The results will follow that rich learning.
ENRICHMENT

42. Feedback
Mr Louis Ho, Head, PE & CCA (Covering) Ms Ellenn Low Subject Head PE & CCA (Covering) [General Office: ]

43. Thank You