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Anderson Secondary School
Our Mission To develop and inspire in all Andersonians a sense of purpose, and constancy to reach their full potential for self and nation
Our Vision
Thinkers, Innovators and Leaders who make
a difference for the greater good
Our Values
Caring in Action
Noble in Character
Daring in our Dreams
Excellence in all our Endeavours
Transiting to Secondary One
Differences between Primary
and Secondary School
o Longer school hours
o Increased commitment to CCAs
o More subjects and school programmes
o Making new friends
o Greater peer influence
o Greater independence
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Programme Structure
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Report to school @Respective Classrooms CCA
7.25 am (for
Selected
School starts at CCAs)
7.30 am
Recess (11.30 am – 12 pm)
*snack break at 9.30 am
School 1.30/2 pm 1.30/2 pm 1.30/2.30 1.30/2 pm 12.30 pm
ends at pm
After CCA Enrichment CCA Enrichment CCA
school 3-6 pm (approx. 5.30 3-6 pm (approx. 5.30 1.30 pm/3-6
activities pm) pm) pm
Secondary One Subjects
English Language Art
Higher Mother Tongue or Mother Tongue Music
as 2nd Language
Mathematics Physical Education
Science Design and Technology
Literature Food & Consumer Education
History Geography
• ANDE Lesson (Character & Citizenship Education, Pastoral Care & Guidance,
Student Leadership & Values-in-Action, etc.)
• Computer Education
Anderson Homework Policy
WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY
LEVEL HOMEWORK NUMBER OF HOMEWORK HOMEWORK
NORMS PER SUBJECTS NORMS NORMS FOR
SUBJECT HOLIDAYS
LOWER SEC 1.5 HOURS 7–9 10.5 – 13.5 50%
S1 – S2 HOURS [5.5 – 7 HRS]
(E, NA, NT)
UPPER SEC 2 HOURS 6-9 12 – 18 50%
S3 – S5 HOURS [6 – 9 HRS]
(E, NA, NT)
Student Handbook
School Rules
Grooming for Female Students Hair must be clipped neatly with black/dark blue clips above the forehead. Fringe must be clipped up at all times. One pair of silver round ear stud or 1 pair of colourless ear stick on the centre of the ear lobe. School badge is worn at all times on the left at the chest level. Name tag is worn at all times below the school badge. Tunic length must reach mid of knee – caps. Only white canvas / running / cross- training shoes are allowed. No 5-toe / futsal / basketball / court shoes / sneakers / loafers are allowed.
Grooming for Female Students Hair must be kept neat and tidy. Long / shoulder length hair must be tied in a ponytail with only black hair accessories. Dyed or tinted or highlighted hair is not allowed. Sleeve must not be rolled up. Belt must be worn at the waist (i.e. not loosely) at all times, together with the uniform. Accessories such as bangles / chains / rings are not allowed to be worn at all times.
Grooming for Male Students Fringe must be above eyebrows. Outlandish hairstyles, including spiky hairstyles, are not allowed. Dyed or tinted or highlighted hair is not allowed. Boys must be clean – shaven at all times. Moustache, beard and facial hair is not allowed. School badge is worn at all times on the left at the chest level above the pocket. Name tag is worn at all times below the school badge. The short pants must not be tapered or baggy.
Grooming for Male Students Note: 1) Hair must be kept short. 2) Hair must be above the collar, sloped at the back and be above the eyebrows. 3) Hair must not be touching the ears and sideburns must be above the middle part of the ear. 4) Hair must not be shaven at the sides. Sleeve must not be rolled up. Shirt must be neatly tucked in. Shorts must be worn properly (i.e. not loosely) at the waist at all times. No belts are to be worn and no combs, handkerchiefs or wallets are to be seen sticking out from the pockets
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Enrichment Programmes
Example
Our Teaching Approaches
Making Thinking Visible Routines
Differentiated Instruction
Design Thinking
Computational Thinking
Core Programme_Science Research
Core Programme_Computer Education
Other Core Programmes • Sexuality Programme • STEM & Aesthetics Enrichment Activities • History, Geography Inquiry • ECG Learning Journey • Mother Tongue Fortnight Activities • Interclass Games
Co-Curricular Activities
To reduce the over-emphasis on academic results and unhealthy
comparison between students, certain changes will be made to the
HDP for all schools.
1.Marks/Percentage will be rounded-off to whole numbers;
2.There will be a removal of the following indicator:
• Class and Level position to discourage comparison of
peersPersonalised Digital Learning Programme
Enhance Teaching and Support self-directed and Support the Development of
Learning collaborative learning Digital Literacies
PLDs harness technology for PLDs enable students to learn PLDs provide an immersive
greater effectiveness in teaching online according to their needs environment for students to
and learning, enabled by and interests and to develop the dispositions,
teachers’ use of e-Pedagogy to collaborate with each other, knowledge and skills to thrive
provide learning experiences for anytime and anywhere in the digital environment.
studentsUsing Technology to Enhance Interactions
Teacher-Student
Student-Community Interaction
Interaction Teachers instruct, explain, Student-Content
Students extend their model and facilitate learning Interaction
learning sphere to interact to help students acquire and
with the community and the reflect on their knowledge, Students are exposed to
world, to learn from partners skills, attitudes and values. Student-Student different modes of content.
in education to build Interaction They manipulate, modify and
understanding and ideas. respond to the content, and get
Students share and build immediate feedback on their
on one another’s ideas to performance.
refine their own
understanding.
Copyright © 2020 Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore. All rights reserved.Home Based Learning
• Give students time to adjust to new
We want to subjects and expectations during this
transition year.
deepen their
Joy of Learning
• Inculcate joy of learning and nurture in
students a stronger intrinsic motivation
to learn.
• Free up time and space in school, allow
for a deepening of learning, holistic
development, and students’ self-
discovery.Planning for Your Future
“Universities are deepening the pool of applicants for
several courses, including hard-to-get-into medicine
and law. For every one place, two or three are being
shortlisted.”
“Academics will not be the only yardstick; applicants'
interests and aptitude for the course will also play a
crucial part in whether they make the final cut.”
Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills)The role of Parents
S A F E Support Affirm Familiarise Empathise
Developmental Characteristics
Communication of Adolescence
With School Staff
Learning about his/her own identity. The
child attempts to define who he/she is, and
how he/she fits into society
Seeking acceptance from peers
Testing boundariesS
Encourage your child to develop good
upport habits and participate actively in different
school programmes.
Have deeper conversations with your child
on the following:
1. Learning style
2. Targets
3. Homework, revision and sleep/rest
4. Use of smartphonesSupport
Support
Support
Support
A
Remember your child’s strengths. Build
his/her self-esteem in those areas.
E.g. “You have the unique ability to get
Affirm along well with people.”
Praise and affirm efforts.F
Find out what secondary school life is
like for students these days.
Familiarise
Excite him/her about new experiences
secondary school students can have.
Encourage him/her to pick up a new
hobby or hone skills in outdoor sports.F Familiarise
E
Acknowledge your child’s emotions.
E.g. “I understand you feel anxious
about starting school without any of
Empathise your old friends.”
Encourage your child to share
thoughts and feelings about the new
school.E Empathise
Communication With
Parent Engagement School Staff
Guidelines
1.Students succeed when schools and parents work
hand in hand to support students in learning self-
management skills, taking responsibility and building
resilience.
2.Mutual respect and trust form the strong foundation
for positive engagement between schools and
parents. Let the school verify the facts in any
incidents before taking action to ensure a fair and
objective outcome for all parties.Communication With
Communication with School
School Staff Staff
• Teachers can be contacted during weekdays (e.g.
between 7.30 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.)
• Teachers may only be able to respond on the next
working day if they are not contactable or unable to
access their email promptly during the day or if the
queries and/or requests are made beyond the
stipulated hours.Communication With
Communication with School
School Staff Staff
• For urgent queries and/or requests, parents should
contact the school’s General Office for assistance
during office hoursCommunication
ThankWith
You School Staff
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