1. GCE ‘O’ Level Science Practical Preliminary Examination 2014 Briefing

2. Instructions for Candidates: 1. Attire:  Candidates should be full school uniform and proper school shoes.  No slippers are allowed. 2. Handphones / Other electronic devices:  Candidates are strongly advised not to bring handphones and other electronic devices.  They are to be on silent mode and surrendered to the Liaison Officers before the practical examinations.

3. 3. Stationery  Candidates are to bring the essential stationery (Pens, sharp 2B pencils, 150 mm plastic ruler, curve ruler, soft eraser and calculator) for all practical examinations.  There will be strictly NO borrowing of stationery during the practical examinations. Instructions for Candidates:

4. 4. Reporting Time  Candidates should check their shifts, reporting time and reporting venues prior to the practical examinations.  Candidates who do not turn up at the respective reporting venues within the reporting time period (15 mins grace) for their shift will not be allowed to take the practical preliminary examinations. Instructions for Candidates:

5. Things to take note: 1. ‘O’ Level Index No. 2. Reporting venues 3. Reporting time 4. Lab Closure - Prelims Practical Exam 15 Sept – 18 Sept 2014 - Actual ‘O’ Level Practical Exam 29 Sept – 16 Oct 2014

6. Prelims Schedule Example: Shift‘O’ Level Index No. Reporting Venue Reporting Time Exam Venue Exam Time Holding Area Dismissal Time Shift 2 0161 – 0183 (20) 0186 – 0206 (20) 4E2 Classroom 0900 – 0915 hr Chem Lab 1 1000 – 1130 hr Library1330 hr 0161 – 0183 (20) 0186 – 0206 (20) 4E3 ClassroomPhy Lab 1 Take note of the Reporting Time

7. 5. Movements of candidates.  Liasion Officers will be assisting candidates’ movement from one venue to the other venue. Eg. From labs to quarantine room.  Candidates will move together in an orderly manner.  During the movement, candidates are not allowed to go elsewhere. Eg. To see teachers or to the toilet.  Once in the old library, candidates who wish to go for toilet break will be accompanied by Liasion Officers. Instructions for Candidates:

8. 6. Food & Drinks  There will be NO food or drinks provided during the quarantine period (until 1330 h) in the library.  Candidates are strongly advised to bring their own dry rations and water for consumption.  Only water will be provided. Instructions for Candidates:

9. 7. Quarantine area  Location: Old library (until 1330 h) This venue is now used as Staff Recreation Centre. Students are reminded not to use/ move any of the furniture and structures in this venue. 8. Quarantine period  Use the quarantine time wisely.  No playing games/ cards/ chatting.  Bring along notes/ practice papers for SDL. Instructions for Candidates:

10. IMPORTANT DATES MOCK Science Practical Examination Monday, 8 Sept 2014 Preliminary Science Practical Examination Thursday, 18 Sept 2014 Actual GCE ‘O’ Science Practical Examination Thursday, 16 Oct 2014

11. MOCK SCIENCE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION – 8 SEPT 2014  No reporting rooms.  Students are to report straight to the respective science labs 15 minutes before their shift  Shift schedule will be distributed to the classes. Can also be found on HS Portal.  In 3 shifts instead of 4 shifts (actual)

12. 50765116 SHIFTPHY 1 PHY 2 CHEM 1 CHEM 2 No of candidates 20 1 (08 00 h – 09 30 h ) 4E1 (20)4E2 (20)5A1 (20) 1 st Shift ends at 09 30 hr Change over: 09 30 – 10 00 hr No of candidates 20 24E2 (20)4E2 (2) 4E3 (18) 5A1 (15) 5A2 (5) (10 00 h – 11 30 h) 2 nd Shift ends at 11 30 hr. Change over: 11 30 – 12 00 hr No of candidates 20 8 34E3 (18) 4E4 (2) 4E4 (20)5A2 (19) 4E4 (8 ) 5A2 (1) (12 00 h – 13 30 h) 3 nd Shift ends at 13 30 hr. Change over: 13 30 – 14 00 hr No of candidates 8 44E4 (8) (14 00 h – 15 30 h) Only for the MOCK Practical Exam